English Premier League
Gary Lineker’s six-word reaction as Spurs secure hard-fought win v Plovdiv
Tottenham Hotspur booked a place in the third qualifying round of the Europa League following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lokomotiv Plovdiv in the second qualifying round in Bulgaria. Jose Mourinho’s men found themselves a goal down with 19 minutes left on the clock after a goalless first-half, but they were handed a huge boost eight minutes later after a Plovdiv player was sent off. Harry Kane equalized from the spot afterwards, and the hosts were further dealt a huge blow after another player was sent off three minutes later. Tottenham scored just two minutes later and with five minutes to go through Tanguy Ndombele, and the Frenchman’s goal was enough to send them through to the next round. Going out at this stage would have been hugely embarrassing for Mourinho and his boys, and the...
‘I don’t see that happening’ – David Ornstein shares why Bielsa no longer wants £20m player
Leeds United are looking to sign Udinese midfielder Rodrigo de Paul this summer, with head coach Marcelo Bielsa keen to strengthen his squad in the middle of the park. The Whites were earlier linked with Liverpool’s Harry Wilson, and while they were working on a deal for him much earlier in the summer, nothing developed. The Athletic’s David Ornstein has revealed that Bielsa isn’t a fan of the 23-year-old and he doesn’t think he will fit his style of play at Elland Road, hence Leeds’ decision to go after de Paul instead. Liverpool want £20 million for Wilson, and it remains to be seen if Leeds or other suitors will return for his services. Liverpool. Want 20 million for Harry Wilson. That is keeping admirers Newcastle Leeds and Villa from coming in at this point. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantni...
Journalist: 26-yr-old ‘wants to come to Leeds’, personal terms wouldn’t be a problem
Leeds United remain keen on signing Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese. According to David Anderson, the Premier League club are now playing a waiting game for the player. They are not prepared to pay the £35.7m asking price for the player. Leeds are refusing to pay Udinese’s asking price of 40million euros or £35.7m for Rodrigo De Paul. Leeds are playing the waiting game because they know De Paul wants to come to Leeds and that personal terms would not be a problem. #lufc — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) September 17, 2020 It will be interesting to see if Udinese are willing to lower their valuation of the Argentine in the coming weeks. Anderson claims that De Paul wants to join Leeds United this summer and personal terms would not be a problem. Bielsa needs to add some quality and depth...
Spurs star reacts to tweet predicting he won’t be in starting XI after Bale’s arrival
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale is closing in on a return to Tottenham Hotspur seven years after he swapped North London for Spain. The Wales international could be announced tomorrow as a Spurs player from the look of things, and his arrival will surely see reduced playing minutes for some of the club’s attackers. England international midfielder Dele Alli has already been linked with an exit after he was left out of the squad for today’s Europa League qualifying match against Lokomotiv Plovdiv, and he was reportedly mentioned in discussions between Spurs and Madrid over the deals to sign Bale and left-back Sergio Reguilon. The Welsh star will be a starter for Tottenham as long as he is fit, and Alli may have to do with a place on the bench in the imminent shake-up. The 24-year-old has rea...
Report: Spurs make approach over striker, his club feel he’s as important as £75m star
According to The Daily Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with Southampton for England international striker Danny Ings but the Saints are hugely reluctant to sell their most important player this summer. Spurs are yet to table a firm bid, and it remains to be seen if they will have a chance of landing the former Liverpool striker. Ings ended last season with 22 Premier League goals, playing a huge role in helping Southampton hold on to their top-flight status following a shaky start to the campaign. They are hoping he will sign an extension soon, and they feel he is as important individually to the club as Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman joined Liverpool for £75 million in January 2018, and Tottenham clearly won’t be able to tempt the Saints with anything close to such a juicy o...
Report: Arsenal closing in on another summer signing, 25-yr-old set for medical today
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Alex Runarsson from Dijon. According to The Telegraph, the 25-year-old is all set to complete his medical with the Premier League club later today. Runarsson is expected to cost around £1.5 million. Arsenal sold Emiliano Martinez to Aston Villa in a deal worth around £20 million earlier and Runarsson will be the Argentine’s replacement at Emirates. Martinez did a fantastic job as the second choice keeper at the club and it will be interesting to see if Runarsson can fill his void. The Gunners have done well in the transfer market so far with the signings of Gabriel and Willian. It will be interesting to see if they can improve their midfield options before the transfer window closes. The Premier League giants have been linked with a move for th...
Report confirms Ancelotti has identified 22-yr-old has Everton’s next summer target
Everton are looking to improve their defensive options before the summer transfer window closes. The Toffees have had an excellent window so far and they have signed three quality midfielders in Allan, James Rodriguez and Abdoulaye Doucoure. All three players were impressive against Spurs in the opening game of the Premier League and Everton will be looking to finish the window strongly now. According to The Times, Carlo Ancelotti has identified the Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori as a summer target. The 22-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea are prepared to cash in on him this summer. The likes of Thiago Silva and Rudiger are expected to be the first choice centre backs for Frank Lampard this season. Tomori needs to lea...
Report: Sky drop exciting new update about player’s potential Aston Villa move
Aston Villa are still on course to sign Bertrand Traore this summer. According to reports from Sky Sports, the 25-year-old, who knows Villa assistant coach John Terry from his time at Chelsea, is on course to becoming the next Villa player. According to a recent report from Foot Mercato , Lyon were not prepared to accept a bid of €17 million (around £15.5m) plus add-ons for the player, with reports suggesting they were holding out for £20 million. However, Sky Sports claim that Villa have agreed a £17m deal for the player. He has already agreed a four-year contract with Villa and passed a medical in Copenhagen on Tuesday. He was expected to fly to Birmingham to complete the deal on Wednesday, but the move has been delayed. The report claims that the work permi...
Journalist claims what Spurs target has told his teammates where he wants to join
Tottenham Hotspur are close to securing a loan deal for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale this summer. According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are close to reaching an agreement to bring Bale back to the north London club. Despite reported interest from Manchester United, Bale has told his teammates that he wants to return to his former club. Gareth Bale is coming back to Tottenham. The agreement is getting closer – last details then the deal will be done. Bale already told to his teammates that he’s going to #THFC. “This is the closest Gareth has been to leave, talks on-going”, also said his agent Barnett to BBC. ⚪️ https://t.co/r8sn5sVSdc — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 16, 2020 According to reports from The Athletic, Tottenham are not committed...
Report: Leeds preparing offer for £37m-rated target, player keen on PL move
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul this summer. The newly-promoted Premier League club have failed to agree on a permanent transfer for the 26-year-old midfielder but they’re not ready to give up on the chase just yet. According to Football Insider, Leeds could look to sign the Argentine midfielder on an initial loan deal with a view to a permanent move next year. Apparently the Italian club want £37 million for Rodrigo De Paul and it will be interesting to see if Leeds United can bring him to the club before the transfer window closes next month. There is no doubt that they need to add more creativity to their midfield and the Argentine would be the ideal addition. Leeds were very impressive in the opening game of the season against Liverp...
Report: Villa plotting move for 23y/o as Hammers put their interest on hold
According to The Sun, Aston Villa are looking to make a move for Brentford left-back Rico Henry as manager Dean Smith is keen to further strengthen his squad this summer. The 23-year-old helped the Bees to the final of the Championship play-offs last season and is attracting interests from top-flight clubs. West Ham United have also been linked with Henry as boss David Moyes wants an upgrade on Aaron Cresswell and Arthur Masuaku, but they have had to put their interest on hold as they now prioritise signing a new centre-back. The Hammers are skint and Villa could use that as an advantage to land the Brentford star ahead of them. Henry assisted thrice in 49 Championship games last term, and his attacking and defensive qualities have attracted the Villans and West Ham. Smith knows the left-b...
Report: Serie A giants could look to sign Dele Alli on loan this summer
According to The Daily Telegraph, the future of English midfielder Dele Alli at Tottenham Hotspur could be in doubt after he was left out of the club’s squad for tomorrow’s Europa League qualifying match against Lokomotiv Plovdiv. Dele Alli’s Tottenham future could be in doubt as he is left out of squad for club’s Europa League match, with Inter Milan one of a number of interested clubshttps://t.co/0IKome6P10 — Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) September 16, 2020 He hasn’t travelled to Bulgaria after boss Jose Mourinho left him and seven other players behind in England, and Inter Milan are said to be interested in him. Alli’s name was also mentioned in discussions between Spurs and Real Madrid over the deals to sign Gareth Bale and left-back Sergio Reguilon, and it appears tha...
