English Premier League
Report: Spurs want to sell star for £5m, Mourinho was once willing to pay £50m for him
According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur are planning to sell out-of-favour left-back Danny Rose for just around £5 million this summer. The England international is currently on loan at Newcastle United, and with just a year left on his current deal, Spurs won’t hesitate to cash in on him in the coming weeks. Rose’s value has plummeted heavily in recent seasons, and his current value is a surprise given that Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho was once willing to part with £50 million for his signature while at Manchester United. Spurs sold Walker to Manchester City for £50 million in the summer of 2017, but refused to let go of Rose despite the fact that Pep Guardiola was keen. United were keen to make a move the following summer, but nothing materialized, and Rose hasn’t quite been the...
Tottenham in talks with the agent of 88-cap Int’l, Mourinho wanted him at Man Utd as well
Tottenham are interested in signing the Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic at the end of this season. Perisic is currently on loan at Bayern Munich and he has managed to impress in the Bundesliga. The Bavarian giants have an option to sign him permanently, but they are not willing to match Inter Milan’s €20m asking price. Apparently, they are prepared to offer half of that amount. The report from FcIN adds that Spurs have now spoken to the player’s agent regarding a transfer. Jose Mourinho is a long-term admirer of the 31-year-old and it will be interesting to see if he can get his hands on the player this time. The Portuguese manager wanted to sign Perisic during his time as the Manchester United boss as well. However, the Red Devils did not manage to bring the winger to Old Trafford. P...
‘Hate this premier league chief’, ‘Weak leadership’ – Some NUFC fans fuming at Masters’ comments
The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has commented on the World Trade Organization report ruling that Saudi Arabia was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. The station illegally broadcast sporting events, including Premier League games, and WTO’s 125-page document says there is enough comprehensive evidence that beoutQ was promoted and supported by Saudi. It also ruled that the Kingdom is in breach of their obligations under international law, and Masters has reacted thus: “We take piracy very seriously. We stand by what we said in the past. In relation to takeovers, I can’t say anything about the substance or timing.” Premier League CEO Richard Masters with @skysports_bryan;on today’s WTO report/impact on proposed NUFC takeover: “We take piracy very seriously. We stand by what...
‘Piracy is the issue’: George Caulkin delivers latest update on NUFC takeover
George Caulkin of the Athletic has delivered a fresh new update on the Newcastle United takeover saga. Earlier today, BBC journalist Ian Dennis reported: The WTO report says “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings”. The tweet was later deleted. Tariq Panja of the New York Times has claimed that the WTO itself has not weighed in on the Newcastle deal specifically. The Guardian has further added today that the controversial £300m Saudi Arabia-funded takeover of Newcastle United now appears to be in serious doubt. However, Caulkin, one of the well-connected journalists covering Newcastle, has claimed that the potential new owners have been answering ...
‘New scrutiny’: Reliable journalist provides latest update on NUFC takeover after WTO statement
The World Trade Organisation has released a statement today where they have stated that Saudi Arabia was behind a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that illegally broadcast sporting events. Piracy is a serious concern and it remains to be seen how it affects the Premier League’s decision on the proposed Newcastle United takeover. The 125-page WTO decision has clearly pointed out that there is comprehensive evidence that the illegal beoutQ service was promoted and supported by the Saudi government. Although there was no reference of PIF or Newcastle United in their report, the latest report could have huge bearings on the takeover. The Financial Times editor, Murad Ahmed has tweeted: Breaking: The £300m Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United football club faces new scrut...
Richard Masters comments on the impact of the WTO report on NUFC takeover
The World Trade Organization has released a report ruling that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was behind beoutQ – a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that illegally broadcast sporting events. The 125-page document says there is enough comprehensive evidence that beoutQ was promoted and supported by Saudi, ruling that the Kingdom are also in breach of their obligations under international law. It could have a huge impact on the Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover bid of Newcastle United, with some expecting the Premier League to block it from going through. A verdict on the takeover is expected any moment from now, but no one knows exactly what the final decision will be. The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters was asked to comment on the potential impact the WTO ...
‘Done deal’: Nico Schira claims Spurs target will join Euro giants, four-year-contract agreed
According to transfer expert Nicolo Schira, Thomas Meunier will join German giants Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. Schira claims that the 28-year-old has chosen to join Dortmund, and that it is a ‘done deal’. He will join as a free agent, and will sign a four-year deal at the German club. The defender will replace Achraf Hakimi who will return to Real Madrid following his loan spell. Dome deal! Thomas #Meunier joins #BVB as a free agent at the end of the season. The belgian right-back will sign 4-years contract with #BorussiaDortmund and he will replace Achraf #Hakimi, who comes-back to #RealMadrid. All confirmed what i said 3 months ago! #transfers 👇👇👇 pic.twitter.com/ofSaNKYfRA — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 16, 2020 The Belgian right-back has made...
‘Does not bode well’ – Newcastle correspondent shares what he’s heard about WTO report
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers could soon learn about the fate of their bid to buy Newcastle United with the World Trade Organization expected to release their report on beoutQ today. It could have huge repercussions for the proposed £300 million Magpies takeover, and the Daily Telegraph’s Newcastle United correspondent Luke Edwards has shared what he has heard about the report on Twitter, claiming it doesn’t bode well: Hearing the WTO report condemns Saudi Arabia in the strongest possible terms over piracy… does not bode well, but what do I know, I’m not a lawyer? — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) June 16, 2020 A verdict from the Premier League is expected afterwards, and it’s safe to say that they have found themselves in a huge dilemm...
New report claims Tottenham Hotspur-linked free agent will join Crystal Palace
Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Nathan Ferguson will allegedly join Crystal Palace after leaving West Bromwich Albion this summer. According to a report in The Express & Star this morning, Ferguson is expected to join Premier League outfit Palace in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old defender is out of contract at Championship club West Bromwich Albion this summer, and no new deal is in place. This report will come as a blow for Tottenham, who have also been linked with the youngster, who can operate as a left-back or as a right-back. The Birmingham Mail reported back in February that Tottenham were planning to make a move for the teenager this summer. Stats Ferguson has made 21 appearances in the Championship for West Brom so far this season, scoring one goal and providing ...
Opinion: Klopp will love what £60m Liverpool target has told his club’s official website
As reported by The Sun last month, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Adama Traore to Anfield this summer, and it will take at least £60 million to prise him away from the Molineux Stadium. The 24-year-old has scored four goals and assisted seven others in 28 league appearances this term, but it is his speed that has likely caught Klopp’s eyes. Liverpool boast of speed machines in Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, but Traore is arguably the fastest man in the English top-flight, and what he told Wolves’ official website of recent should be music to the ears of the German manager. “I’ve been working a lot in the house and I’ve been using the plans they’ve given us, because in myself, I want to be the best I can be, so when I get back on the pitch, I ca...
‘Takeover’s dead’, ‘Stuck with Ashley’- Some NUFC fans react as BBC shares WTO report
According to the BBC, the World Trade Organization report ruling that Saudi Arabia is behind pirate satellite station beoutQ says that “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings”. The WTO report says “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings” #NUFC @BBCSport — Ian Dennis (@Iandennisbbc) June 16, 2020 It’s due to be released to the public today, and while that hasn’t happened, the BBC appears to have gotten wind of it. The report could land a huge blow on the Public Investment Fund’s chances of owning Newcastle United, as the Prem...
Shocking statistics reveal Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba’s importance
Hearing the cliche of a player returning from a long-term injury feeling like a new signing will ring true for Manchester United fans but not with just one player. Both Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba are now fit and ready for action having missed a sizeable chunk of the season. It’s safe to say the dynamic duo are returning at the perfect time for United, with many hoping they can lead the team to a top-four spot in the campaign’s run-in. Rashford has been talismanic for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Pogba has always helped the team play better than they normally do. The statistics speak for themselves for the productive pair and the Red Devils look stronger and stronger by the day for it. Having both goal-contributors return for Manchester United at an incredibly crucial time can only be a goo...
