English Premier League
Opinion: Arsenal and Leicester City should avoid misfiring Hoops forward
The news that Odsonne Edouard has switched to a new agent is a clear sign that he is preparing to leave Celtic this summer. The Hoops striker has penned a deal with London-based Stellar Group – the same firm that represents former teammate Kieran Tierney. The 22-year-old’s current contract runs until June 2022 and he has shown no interest in extending his stay at Parkhead. According to Sky Sports, Edouard plans to remain with the Scottish Premiership club until the end of the season before moving elsewhere. SL View – Odsonne Edouard Edouard has scored 72 goals in 151 appearances for Celtic since joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain in 2018. However, his performances this season have largely been lacklustre, with the forward appearing like he would rather be elsewhere. Edouard has had ...
Graham Smyth reveals what he’s been told about Leeds interest in 23-year-old ace
Graham Smyth of the Yorkshire Evening Post has claimed that Leeds United are not looking to sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window. Leeds have been linked with a move for Tomori this month, with BBC Sport even claiming that Elland Road could be the next destination for the 23-year-old defender. However, Smyth has now claimed that he has been told ‘no’ regarding Leeds’ interest in the highly-rated defender. I’m told no. I’ve seen a few tweets suggesting it was reported by the BBC but as far as I’m aware it was the BBC’s gossip round-up, so came from elsewhere… — Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) January 6, 2021 Tomori was linked with a loan move to Everton during the summer transfer window, but Frank Lampard blocked the deal. However, having man...
Report: What sources close to £22m ace now think after Liverpool made contact in Nov
Jamie Carragher suggested last week that Liverpool could struggle to retain their Premiership title if they don’t sign a centre-back in January. However, the club senior figures – who are responsible for transfer dealings – aren’t interested in taking short-term measures. The Reds would rather stick to the philosophy that earned them so much success in recruitment in recent years, and wait for the right player at the right price. According to reports from the Athletic, Liverpool reached out for Ozan Kabak in November. The club made contact with intermediaries representing the Schalke defender. Surprisingly, after those initial talks, Liverpool didn’t show enough interest and finally opted not to pursue a deal for the Turkish defender. He is valued at around £22 million (€25m) whi...
Wolverhampton Wanderers recall Patrick Cutrone from Fiorentina
Wolverhampton Wanderers have recalled striker Patrick Cutrone from his loan spell at Fiorentina, as confirmed by the club’s official website. The Italian made his breakthrough in the 2017/18 season at AC Milan, establishing himself as one of the most promising teenagers in world football with 18 goals in 46 appearances. He moved to Wolves in the summer transfer window of 2019 in a deal believed to be worth up to £20 million. Cutrone was one of the most exciting teenagers in the world at AC Milan Cutrone’s first six months at Molineux did not work out as planned, scoring just three times in 24 outings in all competitions. He was subsequently sent to Fiorentina on an 18-month loan deal, due to expire in the upcoming summer. However, due to lack of options up front, Wolves have brought the fo...
Report: West Bromwich Albion favourites to sign West Ham United attacker permanently
West Bromwich Albion are in advanced negotiations with West Ham United over a permanent deal for Robert Snodgrass, Sky Sports News reports. The Baggies are currently second-last in the Premier League and they find themselves six points adrift of safety after 17 games into the season. Sam Allardyce will obviously look to strengthen his side with the transfer window open and it appears that he is keen on landing the experienced Snodgrass. The Scotland international has fallen out-of-favour under manager David Moyes this term and he has made only six appearances in all competitions. Out of that, only three have come in the Premier League where the attacker has managed just three minutes, coming off the bench in the final moments of games. With under six months left on his contract, the Hammer...
‘Ready made Gini replacement’ – Some LFC fans react to the club’s offer to 28-yr-old
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. The Austrian international will be a free agent at the end of this season and he is now free to speak with prospective new clubs regarding a summer transfer. According to Italian journalist Romeo Agresti, the Premier League champions have now offered David Alaba a contract worth £9 million a season. The Reds are competing with Spanish giants Real Madrid for the 28-year-old defender’s signature and it will be interesting to see if they can fend off the competition and secure his services in the summer. David Alaba is a world-class player who would be a superb addition to the Liverpool team and the transfer will be a major coup if Liverpool manage to pull it off. The Austrian can play as a defensive midfielder...
‘Will do absolute bits’ – Some West Ham fans react as 26-yr-old closes in on January exit
West Ham United striker Sebastien Haller is expected to sign for the Dutch giants Ajax this month. According to reports via GFFN, the 26-year-old will sign for Ajax for a fee of around €25 million. West Ham United paid €45 million for the Frenchman back in 2019 but he has failed to live up to the expectations at the London club. Sebastien Haller has managed to score just ten goals in 44 Premier League games for the Hammers so far. It seems quite surprising that West Ham United are prepared to weaken their attack midway through the season and it would be fair to assume that they have got a replacement lined up for the Frenchman. West Ham have been linked with the likes of Joshua King and Graziano Pelle in the last few days. It will be interesting to see if Sebastien Haller can resurrect his...
Jamie Carragher mocks Gary Neville on Twitter after Man Utd defeat
Former Liverpool defender turned popular football pundit Jamie Carragher appears to have mocked his fellow Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville on Twitter after Manchester United lost to Manchester City in the EFL Cup semi-final. City won 2-0 against the Red Devils to reach the Carabao Cup final and will now face Tottenham at Wembley as they look to win the competition for a fourth straight year. Neville posted a video on the New Years’ Day with a caption – ‘Joint Top’ after Manchester United levelled points with Liverpool at the top, separated only by goal difference. Carragher has now delivered a witty riposte after United’s defeat with a caption – “Joint semi finalists!”. Joint semi finalists! pic.twitter.com/2FI5O9PHZH — Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) January 6, 2021 There’s no doubt that Car...
Report: West Ham could look to bring 20-cap Int’l back to the Premier League
West Ham United are believed to be keen on signing a striker this month and former Southampton clear Graziano Pelle is thought to be on their shortlist. The 35-year-old striker is a free agent right now after leaving Chinese club Shandong Luneng. He managed to score eight goals for the Chinese outfit last season. According to Daily Star, the player is also a target for Italian clubs and he prefers a return to his homeland this month. The 20-cap Italian international has nine goals for his country. Bournemouth striker Joshua King is thought to be a priority for the Hammers and Pelle will be an alternative if they fail to lure the Championship forward to the Premier League. The Cherries are fighting for promotion and they might not be keen on weakening their attack midway through the season....
“I can be like them” – Liverpool target bids to follow Salah and Mane
Patson Daka’s comments about following in the footsteps of his ‘big brothers’ may be music to the ears of Liverpool fans. In an interview with BBC Sport, the Red Bull Salzburg forward says that the previous experiences of top players from Africa are inspiring him to greater heights. “To see our big brothers like (Pierre-Emerick) Aubameyang, (Mohamed) Salah, (Sadio) Mane, it’s something that gives me the dream that I can also make it,” he said. “I can be like them. They are my inspiration, knowing that they also come from Africa. “I think when people are making those kind of comparisons, it’s great, looking at the status of Sadio Mane, the kind of football he plays and the kind of person that he is.” SL View – Patson Daka The 22-year-old has been in excellent form this season, bagging 15 go...
Phil Hay: What sources close to £30m player feel about Leeds making future bid for him
According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds United are unlikely to move for Rodrigo De Paul in the January transfer window. Leeds were heavily linked with a move for De Paul last summer. Hay claims that the Whites made an enquiry about the Udinese forward, but they never showed concrete interest after being informed that it would take in excess of £30 million to secure his signature. While De Paul was certainly on Leeds’ radar, the club made very little effort in luring him to Elland Road. Put simply, they felt he was too expensive. De Paul has been linked with Leeds again in January, and this time encouraged by him with a cryptic tweet – “New Year, new challenges, I’m ready” on January 2. However, Hay claims that Leeds are not thinking of making a concrete attempt to sign ...
Report: £15m Liverpool target is an Arsenal fan…player open to joining the Gunners
According to reports from Football London, Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma is open to joining Arsenal in the January transfer window. The Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, is desperate to bolster the attacking midfield region this month. The north London club have been heavily linked with a move for Emiliano Buendia of Norwich City, but his £40 million price-tag is proving to be a big stumbling block. The report claims that Arteta has also earmarked Bissouma as a potential option. The 24-year-old – who joined the Seagulls in 2018 for a fee in the region of £15m – has a contract at the club until 2023. He has been very impressive this season and has caught the attention of several heavyweight Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United. Bissouma ...
