English Premier League
Predicted Liverpool starting XI: Klopp to make four changes, 25-year-old to start
Premier League champions Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the final game of the season at St James’ Park on Sunday. It has been a memorable season for the Reds, as they won three trophies to add to last year’s Champions League. The most precious one would be the Premier League which finally returned to Merseyside after 30 years. The Reds collected the silverware in midweek after a 5-3 win over Chelsea. With nothing to play for, except trying to set a club record of 99 points for the season, Jurgen Klopp is likely to make changes to the side that won against the Blues in the midweek. Jordan Henderson is injured for this game. Joel Matip is also sidelined until the summer. Adam Lallana hasn’t featured and the club will not take the risk to jeopardise his move away on a free trans...
Report shares exactly why Messi wants Bielsa at Barcelona
According to The Sun, Lionel Messi wants Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa to become the new Barcelona boss with Quique Setien struggling to impress at the Camp Nou club. The Argentine manager recently helped the Elland Road outfit return to the English Premier League at the second time of asking, ending their 16-year absence in the top-flight. Bielsa is credited with having a huge influence on the managerial career of the likes of Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino, and Messi believes bringing him to sort things out would be the ideal solution. Barcelona haven’t quite been the same since the Manchester City boss left in 2012, winning just one Champions League trophy since. Bielsa is yet agree a new contract with Leeds having signed a one-year deal after last summer’s heartbreak....
Report: Leicester City striker has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur
According to ESPN, Leicester City striker Islam Slimani has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. The 32-year-old striker spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at AS Monaco in Ligue 1 from Premier League outfit Leicester. Stats According to WhoScored, Slimani made 14 starts and four substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for Monaco this past season, scoring nine goals and providing seven assists in the process. Disappointing Leicester City spell Slimani has been on the books of Leicester since the summer of 2016 when he joined from Sporting Lisbon. The Algeria international striker has made only a handful of appearances for the Foxes’ first team so far in his career. The 32-year-old had had loan spells at Newcastle United and Fenerbahce in recent years. Good signing for ...
Report: Everton submit €38m offer for Ancelotti target, star has agreed personal terms
Everton have been linked with the Brazilian midfielder Allan for a while now. The 29-year-old has fallen out of favour at Napoli and he is expected to leave the Italian giants this summer. He has worked with Carlo Ancelotti before and the Everton boss seems keen on a reunion. It will be interesting to see if Everton can wrap up the transfer in the coming weeks. As per Il Napolista (via Sportwitness), Everton have now submitted an improved bid for the midfielder which is worth around €38m. Their initial offer was around €25m, which has been turned down. Apparently, Napoli value the player at €40m. It remains to be seen if the two clubs can come to an agreement now. The player has already agreed on personal terms and is expected to earn around €89,000 per week. Allan...
Report: Leeds could hijack Euro giants’ move for 24-yr-old, who would cost around €12-15m
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Argentine defender Lucas Martinez Quarta this summer. As per Calciomercato (via Sportwitness), Inter Milan are keen on the centre back as well but Leeds could hijack the move. Apparently, the newly-promoted side are in contact to sign the player. Marcelo Bielsa wants to improve his back four and he has identified Quarta as a target. The player is likely to be tempted if someone like Bielsa comes calling. The Leeds boss is adored in Argentina. Also, the chance to play in the Premier League is an attraction in itself. Quarta is expected to cost around €12-15m this summer and Leeds should be able to afford that. It will be interesting to see where the 24-year-old defender ends up eventually. Inter Milan are obviously a better option ...
Report: West Ham and Everton join the race to sign 26-yr-old World Cup winner
West Ham and Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti. The 26-year-old World Cup winner has had a tough time at Barcelona and he has struggled to showcase his true potential so far. His time at the club has been hampered by injuries. According to reports (via Daily Mail), a loan move could be on the cards this summer. However, the player wants to stay at Camp Nou and prove himself. It will be interesting to see if Everton or West Ham can convince him to join them. Umtiti needs regular game time and a move to Everton or West Ham could give him the opportunity and platform he needs. Also, someone like Ancelotti could unlock his potential and kick-start his career. The French international was a world-class talent before his move to Barcelona and he could...
Report: Former Premier League star hoping to join Aston Villa if they can stay up
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is keen on a return to England and he hopes to join Aston Villa. As per Daily Mail, Serie B giants Benevento want to sign the former Champions League winner but he is looking to return to the Premier League. The former England international is waiting to see if Aston Villa can beat the drop this season and then he is hoping that Dean Smith’s side return with an offer for him. Villa tried to sign him in last summer but the move did not work out. Sturridge reckons he has unfinished business in the Premier League and a return with Aston Villa would be ideal. It will be interesting to see if he gets his wish in the coming months. Sturridge is a free agent and he wouldn’t be a bad option for Aston Villa on a free transfer. If he can stay fit, he will ad...
Report: Leeds plotting summer move for 27-year-old Arsenal star
According to The Sun, Leeds United are keeping tabs on Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they prepare for life back in the English Premier League. Kiko Casilla is expected to leave in the coming weeks, and while Illan Meslier has done a good job since replacing him in goal following the Spaniard’s eight-game ban by the F.A, Leeds are keen on a top goalie who is proven in the Premier League. Martinez replaced Bernd Leno after the German got injured against Brighton last month, and he has impressed ever since, putting in top performances in the crucial victories against Liverpool and Manchester City. The Argentine, 27, is expected to continue as back-up goalkeeper when Leno returns next season, and he could be tempted into a move to a club where he could become the established No.1 aft...
Report: Everton have told £29m signing they are counting on him for next season
Everton will not play in Europe next season after failing to be consistent this term, and manager Carlo Ancelotti will hope he can lead his side to a top-six finish next term. The Toffees will have to significantly improve at both ends of the pitch, and while another centre-back is on their radar, the club aren’t particularly and actively looking to bring in a striker. Ancelotti has faith in Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Moise Kean is expected to continue to provide quality cover and competition. According to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland, Everton have told the 20-year-old that they are counting on him for next season, and they are still confident that he can come good going forward. The Italian international arrived at Goodison Park from Juventus for an initial £29 mill...
Manager claims player Leeds and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want is ‘very special’
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton has raved about reported Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur target Eberechi Eze to WestLondonSport. The Sun reported this week that Leeds are interested in signing Eze from QPR in the summer transfer window. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa has reportedly identified the 22-year-old attacking midfielder to be the creative spark in his team next season. The West Yorkshire outfit will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship. The Sun reported in March that Tottenham are looking to sign the English youngster this summer. With QPR having failed to finish in the Championship playoffs this season, there is a very good chance that Rangers will cash in on Eze. Rangers manager Warburton has raved about ...
Report: Tottenham keen on 22-yr-old who has impressed in the Premier League this season
Tottenham are looking at the Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale to provide more competition to Hugo Lloris next season. According to Daily Mail, Ben Foster and Marcus Bettinelli are options for the London club as well. Hugo Lloris has entered the final 12 months of his contract and he will need replacing soon. Ramsdale could be available this summer if the Cherries are relegated. The player might be keen on staying in the Premier League and he will surely be tempted if Spurs come calling. It would be a massive step up in his career and he would get to play for a world-class manager like Jose Mourinho. Playing with better players alongside him could help Ramsdale improve his game as well. He could learn from a top-class keeper like Lloris if he joins Spurs this summer. The 22-year-old is cle...
Report: West Ham join the race to sign Dutch defender, but face competition from Watford
West Ham and Watford have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old Dutch defender Sven Botman. The player was on loan at SC Heerenveen this season and he is highly rated at Ajax. It will be interesting to see if the Eredivisie giants are willing to sell the youngster this summer. Botman could be a decent addition to West Ham or Watford’s defence next year. He would add depth and cover to the side. As per Footmercato, the likes of Lille, Rennes and Udinese are thought to be keeping tabs on the player as well. Botman has a bright future ahead of him and he needs to choose his next club carefully. He needs to play often at this stage of his career and he should join a club where he will get to play. He cannot afford to join a big club only to sit on the bench. It will be interesting to see...
