English Premier League
Predicted Everton XI vs WBA: Ancelotti to make 10 changes, 23 y/o to start
Everton will take on newly-promoted Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on Saturday at Goodison Park. The Toffees made a strong start to the 2020-21 campaign after earning a 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on the opening fixture away from home. It was followed by a 3-0 victory against Salford City in the EFL Cup in the midweek, where Carlo Ancelotti made ten changes to the squad. Although the likes of Anthony Gordon, Gylfi Sigurdsson, and Moise Kean impressed during the game, it is hard to see them retaining their places against the Baggies. Everton have defensive injury issues with Jarrad Branthwaite joining Mason Holgate on the sidelines with an ankle problem sustained against Salford City. However, midfielder Alex Iwobi is available again after an unspecified injury. Fabian D...
Predicted Leeds XI vs Fulham: Bielsa to make two changes from Anfield, 29 y/o to start
Despite their opening day defeat, Leeds United earned plenty of plaudits. Marcelo Bielsa’s side lost 4-3 to Champions Liverpool, but Leeds showed they are not here just to make up the numbers. However, their season will not be affected by those high-profile games. Rather, it is the games against the likes of Fulham that will define their season. Fulham are heading into the game on the back of a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal, and Scott Parker will be demanding a response from his side. It was a crucial Championship fixture only a few weeks ago, and the battle between the two newly-promoted sides is expected to be a cracker, once again. Bielsa made 11 changes to the side in midweek’s EFL Cup defeat against Hull City. The Argentine doesn’t like to make too many changes in the league, but he coul...
Report: Six Liverpool players could all leave within the next 12 days
After months of inactivity, Liverpool have made incursions in the transfer market, and have moved quickly to secure double deals for Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota. Thiago completed his move yesterday, and Jota is expected to follow soon after the Reds reportedly have completed a £45 million deal for him. The 4-3 victory against Leeds United last weekend may have spurred them into making moves in the transfer market, and it remains to be seen whether Jurgen Klopp makes one more signing, with surgery at the back urgently required. According to reports from The Athletic, Liverpool will now be looking to offload a few players to balance the books. As many as six players could find themselves heading out of Anfield before the window closes. Gini Wijnaldum has been linked with a move to Barcel...
Report: Jose Mourinho keen on 24-goal attacker; 28-yr-old on Spurs’ radar as well
Jose Mourinho is looking to improve Tottenham’s attacking department and the potential signing of Gareth Bale will certainly help. However, the Spurs boss is looking to add more goals to his side and he has identified the Benfica duo – Haris Seferovic and Carlos Vinícius as targets this summer. According to Mais Transferências, the London club are keen on both players and it will be interesting to see who they end up signing this summer. They need to sign a quality alternative to Harry Kane and Vinicius could prove to be a quality addition. The 25-year-old has been outstanding for Benfica and he has scored goals consistently over the past year. He has the ability to succeed in the Premier League and he could make an instant impact for the Londoners as well. Meanwhile, Seferovic i...
Report: Midfielder turned down Leeds United this summer
Leeds United wanted to sign Tommy Doyle from Manchester City in the summer transfer window, according to The Manchester Evening News. It has been reported that Leeds – who are playing in the Premier League this season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – wanted to sign the youngster, but he sees his future at City instead. The 18-year-old midfielder has signed a new contract at City which will see him stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2025 and is convinced that he can break into the first team in the coming years, according to the report. However, according to the report, a loan deal away from the Etihad Stadium has not been ruled out. Manchester City stay Doyle is only 18 years of age, and he is just starting his professional club football career. While it would be gre...
Report: Fulham keen on 23-yr-old who has been linked with a move to Everton
Everton have been linked with a move for the Torino defender Gleison Bremer earlier this month and it seems that Fulham have joined the chase as well as per Tutto Mercato Web. We covered Everton’s interest in the player earlier and it will be interesting to see if Fulham can beat the Toffees to the defender’s signature in the coming weeks. It is no secret that Fulham need to improve at the back and Bremer could prove to be a decent addition for them. Scott Parker’s side were comfortably beaten in their season-opener and they must look to improve the squad before the window closes. Bremer has done well for Torino and the 23-year-old could be a useful option for the Londoners. Meanwhile, Everton need to tighten up at the back as well and they have been linked with a number of centre backs al...
Report: Everton make contact to sign Champions League winner
According to Fussball Transfers, Everton and Leicester City are interested in signing Ivan Perisic from Inter Milan in the summer transfer window. It has been that Premier League duo Everton and Leicester have made contact regarding signing the 31-year-old winger, who spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Bayern Munich and won the Champions League with the German giants. Good signing for Everton or Leicester City? Perisic is a very good player who is at the top of his game at the moment despite being 31 years of age. The Croatia international played a very important role in Bayern’s Champions League success, especially in the knockout stages. The winger won the Bundesliga with Bayern last season and the German domestic league title with Borussia Dortmund back in 2011-12. The 31-year-old wo...
‘All but done’ – Journalist makes exciting claim regarding Liverpool’s move for 16-goal ace
Wolves attacker Diogo Jota has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer. Apparently, the Reds have made their move to sign the player who could cost around £35 million. The Independent claims that the Premier League champions are optimistic about signing the 23-year-old who is admired by manager Jurgen Klopp. Now Expressandstar’s Joe Edwards claims that the transfer is ‘all but done’. Sounds like Diogo Jota’s move from Wolves to Liverpool is all but done. Expecting confirmation over the weekend. #wwfc — Joe Edwards (@JoeEdwards_Star) September 18, 2020 Jota is one of the most promising young attackers in the Premier League and he should prove to be a quality addition regardless of the fee. Liverpool need to bring in quality alternatives for their front three and the Wolves sta...
Reliable Journalist reveals 27-yr-old target has agreed personal terms with Man Utd
Manchester United are keen on signing Alex Telles this summer. According to the reliable Mohamed Bouhafsi, the Premier League giants have now agreed on a five-year contract with the left-back and they will have to agree on a fee with his club now. 🔴🔴 Alex Telles has agreed a 5-year contract with Manchester United – Premier League club will now seek to agree a fee with FC Porto. PSG are also there, still thinking about whether or not to make a concrete move. — Mohamed Bouhafsi (@mohamedbouhafsi) September 18, 2020 PSG are keen on the Porto defender as well and it will be interesting to see if United can fend off the competition and secure the 27-year-old’s services. They need to add more quality and depth to their full-back positions and Telles has proven his quality in Euro...
Report: Mourinho eyeing up a move for 23-yr-old who was on Spurs’ radar in January
Tottenham have done well to improve their defence and midfield with the signings of Doherty and Hojbjerg so far. They are thought to be closing in on Sergio Reguilon and Gareth Bale as well. However, Jose Mourinho is not done in the market just yet. According to Evening Standard, the Spurs boss is looking to sign another defender and Benfica’s Ruben Dias has been identified as a target. The 23-year-old is one of the most talented young defenders around Europe right now and he could prove to be a sensational signing for Tottenham. Benfica refused to sell the player in January and it will be interesting to see if their stance has changed since then. The Coronavirus pandemic has had an economic impact and clubs could be forced to sell some of their prized assets in order to cope financially. ...
Report: Newcastle and Wolves fighting for £14.67m player
According to Bolavip, Newcastle United, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Santiago Arias from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Premier League trio Everton, Wolves and Newcastle are fighting to secure the services of the Colombia international right-back. The report has added that Atletico are willing to sell for a transfer fee of €16 million (£14.67 million). Newcastle United have disadvantage Arias has not had a great time at Atletico, and there is no surprise that the Spanish club are willing to sell the right-back. According to WhoScored, the 28-year-old right-back made 14 appearances in La Liga and played twice in the Champions League for Atletico last season, while during the 2018-19 campaign, he played 25 times ...
Report: Wolves keen on Barcelona star as Jorge Mendes plots move
According to Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness), Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen on Barcelona right-back Nelson Semedo as they look to bring in a replacement for Matt Doherty. The Republic of Ireland international joined Tottenham Hotspur last month after 10 years at the Molineux Stadium, and manager Nuno Espirito Santo reckons Semedo could be perfect to fill the spot he left behind. Wolves are now attempting to get a deal done for the Portuguese international, and they have recruited the services of super agent Jorge Mendes to help get a move over the line. Barcelona want around £37 million for the 26-year-old, and if Wolves are ready to break their transfer record for a right-back remains to be seen. Semedo has played 124 games for the Spanish giants since arriving from Benfica in the ...
