English Premier League
The Athletic: Aston Villa considering January move for versatile Championship ace
Aston Villa could reignite their interest in the Bournemouth forward Joshua King when the transfer window reopens next month. According to the Athletic, Aston Villa are not desperate to sign players this January but they are aware that they need to strengthen certain areas of their squad. Dean Smith wants to bring in a versatile forward who can play centrally as well as in the wide areas and Joshua King seems like an ideal fit. The Bournemouth star is too good for the Championship and the chance to return to the Premier League is likely to tempt him. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa return with a concrete offer for the 28-year-old forward in the coming weeks. Joshua King had has made just three starts in the Championship with Bournemouth so far due to recurring thing problems a...
‘Great player’, ‘Would be class’ – Some NUFC fans react to links with 24-yr-old wanted by Everton
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has once again been linked with a move away from the London club. The 24-year-old midfielder has dropped down the pecking order at Tottenham and it seems that he might have to leave the club in order to play more often. According to the Telegraph, the player could be loaned out when the transfer window reopens in January and Tottenham are thought to be willing to listen to offers for the midfielder. The report further claims that Everton and Newcastle United have been credited with an interest in the England international, however, Daniel Levy would prefer to send the player overseas. Everton and Newcastle could certainly use some creativity in their midfield and Dele Alli could prove to be a smart addition to their side especially on a loan deal. The To...
‘Impressive’: BBC pundits drools over Liverpool man who was ‘very dangerous’ v Palace
Popular football pundit Garth Crooks has showered heaps of praise on Liverpool defender Joel Matip while picking his team of the week for BBC Sport. Liverpool won 7-0 against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, and Crooks was heavily impressed with the performance of Matip. The Reds defence has been ravaged with injuries with both first-team players – Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez — being long-term absentees While Jurgen Klopp has used inexperienced youngsters like Nathaniel Phillips and Rhys Williams, it’s Matip and Fabinho who have played regularly for the Reds. Fabinho – who is a natural central defensive midfielder – has been asked to play as a makeshift centre-back, and the Brazilian has been simply terrific. He has formed a solid defensive partnership with Matip at the back, and it...
Leicester City Eyeing Up £35m Centre-Back
Leicester City are reportedly looking to sign Braga centre-back David Carmo, according to a report by Portuguese outlet O Jogo. Carmo is a 21-year-old defender from Portugal who broke into the Braga first team back in January. Renowned for his commanding presence, athleticism, and ability on the ball, he has earned comparisons to Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk. Carmo has attracted attention for his performances this year O Jogo is reporting that the Foxes are interested in bringing the Portugal youth international to the King Power Stadium, having impressed when the two sides met in the Europa League group stage. Despite being on the wrong end of a 4-0 thrashing, Carmo was the subject of high praise from Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers. Speaking after the game, Rodgers said (via HITC): “...
‘Blown away’: Rio Ferdinand delivers verdict on ‘unbelievable’ Leeds man
Former Leeds United defender turned popular football pundit, Rio Ferdinand, has hailed Marcelo Bielsa as an ‘unbelievable’ coach. Leeds lost 6-2 against their bitter rivals Manchester United on Sunday, and Ferdinand has claimed that he didn’t expect such a scoreline. He has suggested that Bielsa won’t change his philosophy, but at the same time has expressed his surprise that at Leeds’ defeat at Old Trafford. Leeds came to Old Trafford on the back of a 5-2 victory against Newcastle United, and then received a taste of their own medicine on Sunday. Their expansive style of football may have played in the hands of United, which raises eyebrows about how Leeds approach things under the Argentine boss. In fact, several pundits have discussed and at times criticised about how Leeds approached t...
‘Are you even human’, ‘Built different’ – Some Liverpool fans are in awe of Van Dijk’s training video
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with ACL damage. The Dutch international shared a training video on Twitter yesterday and his progress has surprised the Liverpool fans. The defender is already back doing light ball work and he is taking part in strength training. It will be interesting to see how Virgil van Dijk continues to recover over the next few months and whether he is able to return to action towards the end of this season. Ideally, the defender is likely to return next season and Liverpool will have to be patient with his recovery. Virgil van Dijk picked up his injury during the Merseyside derby against Everton earlier on in the season when Jordan Pickford took him out with a horror challenge. The former Southampton defender has...
‘Not surprised at all’: Rival PL manager claims Liverpool is the ‘right place’ for 24 y/o star
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo has showered heaps of praise on his former player Diogo Jota in a recent interview. The 24-year-old joined Liverpool during the summer transfer window for a reported fee of £41m from Wolves, with defender Ki-Jana Hoever moving the other way for £9m and a possible £4.5m in add-ons. Jota was a key player for Wolves and Nuno has nothing but nice words to say about his former player. He feels that Jota has made the right move by joining Liverpool and that it is the right club for him. The Portuguese winger has taken no time in settling in at his new club and was in terrific form before he picked up a knee injury. Nuno says that he is not surprised at all with how quickly Jota has adapted at his new club. He has hailed him as an ‘ama...
‘Absolutely outstanding’: Rio Ferdinand claims Everton man kept £72m Arsenal star in his pocket
Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit Rio Ferdinand has showered praise on the Everton defence and particularly Ben Godfrey following their latest win. Everton have moved to fourth in the Premier League table following their 2-1 win against Arsenal at Goodison Park last weekend. After a slump in form, the Toffees have now picked up three wins in a row, beating the likes of Chelsea, Leicester City and Arsenal. Ferdinand feels that Everton’s resurgence is down to their solid foundation at the back. With Lucas Digne and Seamus Coleman injured, Carlo Ancelotti was forced to use the likes of Mason Holgate and Godfrey at the back, and it clicked for them. Godfrey, who joined the Toffees during the summer transfer window for a reported fee of £25m from Norwich, has...
‘I am sure’: Ian Wright claims what Klopp will say to Liverpool star this week
Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League table after beating Crystal Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah scored twice for the Reds while the likes of Takumi Minamino, Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson were also on the scoresheet. In the 57th minute of the match, Klopp took Mane off and replaced him with Salah. Mane was clearly not happy with the decision, and he looked upset on the bench. Former great Arsenal striker turned popular football pundit Ian Wright has suggested that Klopp will hold talks with Mane at some point this week, and explain to him the situation. The Liverpool squad has been ravaged with injuries this season, and Klopp is looking to protect his players, especially around the busy festive period. Wright claims that Mane i...
‘Absolutely abysmal’, ‘Injury prone’ – Some LFC fans react to transfer report regarding 23-yr-old
Lille midfielder Renato Sanches has been linked with a move to the Premier League and it seems that Liverpool have found an agreement with the French club regarding a deal for the midfielder. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the Portuguese midfielder is valued at £18 million by the Ligue 1 club. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool are willing to shell out that kind of money for the young midfielder at the end of this season. Sanches is only 23 and he has a big future ahead of him. Jurgen Klopp has done an excellent job at Liverpool when it comes to improving young players and he could help the Portuguese international achieve his potential at Anfield. Curtis Jones’ development at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp shows just how good the German manager is at improving young midfielders and h...
‘He is upset’ – Former international teammate claims Liverpool star is not happy at Anfield
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah recently revealed that he was disappointed with Jurgen Klopp’s decision to appoint Trent Alexander-Arnold as the captain against Midtjylland in the Champions League. It seems that the Egyptian international is frustrated with life at Anfield and he is considering a future away from the Premier League club. Mohamed Salah’s former international teammate Mohamed Aboutrika has claimed that the Liverpool forward is upset with the situation at Anfield. However, he refused to list all the reasons behind Salah’s frustration. The Liverpool star recently revealed his admiration for Real Madrid and Barcelona and Mohamed Aboutrika believes that the Egyptian will eventually join one of the Spanish joints in future. “I called Salah about his situation at Liverpool and he ...
27-yr-old Chelsea ace admits he ‘can’t be satisfied’ with his situation at Stamford Bridge
German international Antonio Rudiger is unhappy with his situation at Chelsea and he is frustrated with the lack of game time at Stamford Bridge. However, the 27-year-old defender has claimed that he is not angling for a move away from the London club in January and he will fight for his place in the starting lineup. “I can’t be satisfied with my situation, but the fight has been accepted,” he told ZDF. “What will happen in January is a long way off. I’m completely relaxed.” Rudiger has dropped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge since the arrival of Thiago Silva and it will be interesting to see if Frank Lampard gives him a chance to earn his starting berth back in the coming months. Currently, Thiago Silva and Kurt zouma are the starting centre backs for Chelsea and they have ...
