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Ian Wright’s one-word reaction as Leeds’ Kalvin Phillips earns England call-up
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has earned his first call-up to the England national team following a splendid campaign in the English Championship last term. Here is your first #ThreeLions squad of the year! 🙌 Gareth Southgate has named a 24-man squad for next month’s #NationsLeague games against Iceland and Denmark. — England (@England) August 25, 2020 His performances as the Elland Road outfit secured Premier League promotion after 16 years also caught the eyes of Jamaica who wanted him to represent the Reggae Boyz. While the 24-year-old was born in England, he is of Jamaican descent through his father and has been contacted by the Jamaica national football team for a potential call- However, Phillips is likely to make his debut next month when the Three Lions kick off t...
Report: Serie A giants want £29m Everton man following managerial change
According to Tuttosport (via The Sun), Juventus want to sign Everton striker Moise Kean this summer as new manager Andrea Pirlo looks to make necessary squad changes this summer. The Italian wants to strengthen his side’s attack for the new campaign, and he also has eyes on AS Roma’s Edin Dzeko after telling Gonzalo Higuain that he isn’t part of his plans. Kean only joined Everton from Juve last summer for an initial £29 million, but he could be on his way back after struggling in his first season in England and ending the campaign with just two goals. A chance to return to Turin on loan could be on the cards, and the fact that he would free up an extra spot in their Champions League squad as he could be named on the B list having come through their academy could appeal to Juventus. Kean s...
Report: Celtic have agreed a fee for 21-yr-old, player set to complete his medical now
Celtic have been linked with a move for the Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull for over a year now. The midfielder was close to signing for the Scottish champions back in the summer of 2019 but an injury issue led to the collapse of the move. It is believed that Celtic are looking to sign the player this summer and according to football insider, the Scottish giants have now had a bid accepted for Turnbull. The Hoops have had an impressive transfer window so far and they managed to improve their attack significantly. Signing a quality midfielder will improve them further. Turnbull has already proven his quality in the Scottish Premiership and he should be able to make an immediate impact at Celtic once the transfer goes through. The Motherwell midfielder will add goals and creativity to N...
‘I’m a bit angry’ – Son reacts to what happened during Spurs v Ipswich clash
Tottenham Hotspur kicked off their pre-season preparations with a friendly against Ipswich Town on Saturday, running out 3-0 winners thanks to goals from Ryan Sessegnon and Heung-Min Son. The South Korean bagged a brace and while it’s a good way to starting preparing for 2020-21, he is a little bit disappointed with his performance as he reckons he should have scored more goals. Son ended last season with 18 goals and 11 assists across all competitions, but the return wasn’t enough to help win Spurs silverware or secure them Champions League football. He is hoping to do more next term, and has admitted he wasn’t happy with missing chances against the League One side. “I’m a bit angry because I missed another couple of chances,” Son told Tottenham’s official website. “This is what I have to...
Allan Saint-Maximin’s one-word reaction as Jeff Hendrick joins Newcastle United
Newcastle United have completed the signing of former Burnley midfielder Jeff Hendrick, and the Republic of Ireland international is joining on a four-year deal. The 28-year-old was also reportedly wanted by AC Milan, but he has joined the Magpies on a free and will help boost their options in the middle of the park. Hendrick is Newcastle’s second arrival of the summer transfer window after goalkeeper Mark Gillespie arrived from Motherwell on a free transfer earlier in the transfer window. While he isn’t the type of marquee addition Magpies fans were dreaming of after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund were linked with a £300 million takeover, the Irishman brings Premier League quality and experience to the table having played 122 top-flight games for Burnley. It will be interesting to ...
Report: 29-goal star keen on a move to the Premier League, Leeds are offering €18m
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Basel striker Arthur Cabral. The Brazilian has been highly impressive for the Swiss outfit this past season and he will add some much-needed goals to the Leeds attack. The 22-year-old picked up 29 goals and 8 assists last season. According to UOL, Leeds United are offering €18 million for the player but Basel are holding out for €20 million. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can secure an agreement soon. The report further claims that the Cabral’s representatives are set to meet in Lisbon to finalise the transfer and Cabral is keen on a move to the Premier League. Leeds currently have Patrick Bamford as their only striker and Marcelo Bielsa needs to fix that problem if he wants his side to do well in the Premier League next yea...
Report reveals £45m offer from Tottenham for technically gifted playmaker
Tottenham are interested in signing the Roma attacking midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo. According to reports from Italy (h/t Sportwitness), the Londoners submitted a €50 million (£45m) offer for the talented midfielder this summer but Roma have decided to turn it down. The Premier League side are not the only ones interested in signing Zaniolo. The Italian club received three other offers from Juventus, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund. Roma are not keen on selling the player this summer but reports claim that an offer of around €60-70 million could have tempted them. Zaniolo is a world-class talent with a big future ahead of him and it will be interesting to see if his suitors come back for him next summer. The current health crisis has limited the transfer activity for most clubs but the financial...
Report: Celtic set to beat Bayern Munich & EPL sides to signature of defender
According to The Daily Telegraph’s Mike McGrath, Celtic are set to win the race for Hearts left-back Aaron Hickey, beating Bayern Munich & some English Premier League sides to the signature of the defender. #CelticFC are set to win the race for #Hearts full-back Aaron Hickey. The 18yr old had interest from English Premier League clubs after playing regularly last season — Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) August 24, 2020 Hoops boss Neil Lennon wants to strengthen his options at the position as he has only Greg Taylor and Boli Bolingoli as his left-back options following the departure of Jonny Hayes at the end of last season. Celtic have also been linked with a loan deal for Tottenham Hotspur’s Ryan Sessegnon, but the north Londoners want to hold on to last summer’s £25 million signing for ne...
Report: Leeds negotiating the signing of 7-goal attacker, star could cost around €25-30m
Valencia are thought to be negotiating the sale of Rodrigo Moreno to Leeds United. The 29-year-old attacker has been linked with a move to Elland Road and it seems that Marcelo Bielsa’s side are closing in on his services now as per Sport (h/t sportwitness). Rodrigo will add goals and creativity to Leeds United’s attack and he should prove to be a major upgrade on Patrick Bamford. The Spanish club are under financial stress right now and they’re looking to sell multiple first team stars this summer. They’ve already sold Parejo and Coquelin to Villarreal. The likes of Gaya have been linked with a move away from the club as well. Rodrigo has proven himself in La Liga and at the international level. He should be able to succeed in the Premier League as well. The Spaniard picked up seven goals...
Report: Tottenham target wants West Ham move as Moyes comes up with plan
According to The Sun, West Ham United are leading the race for the signature of £18 million-rated Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. The 28-year-old is set to leave the Vitality Stadium after their relegation, and he is also wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Newcastle United. Sources close to Wilson have told The Sun that he is leaning towards a switch to West Ham, and manager David Moyes also wants to sign his fellow Bournemouth attacker Ryan Fraser. The Scotland international is a free agent having left the Cherries prior to Project Restart, and he has been linked with joining Crystal Palace. The Eagles have offered him a £50,000-a-week deal, but the Hammers are ready to match the terms as they look to boost their attack. Fraser, 26, scored once and assisted four others in 28 leagu...
‘Levy’s dream signing’ – Some Spurs fans react after hearing Mourinho wants to sign 22-yr-old
Tottenham are thought to be keeping tabs on the Sampdoria midfielder Ronaldo Vieira this summer as per the report we covered earlier today. The 22-year-old has done well in the Italian League and his performances have caught the attention of Jose Mourinho. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners submit an offer for the talented midfielder in the coming weeks. Vieira is a defensive midfielder who will add some much-needed cover to Tottenham’s back four. Furthermore, his arrival will allow creative players to play with more freedom as well. Tottenham already have two quality midfielders in Ndombele and Hojbjerg. Vieira could complete Jose Mourinho’s midfield trio for the next season. It will be interesting to see if the Italian side are willing to sell the 22-year-old. They are u...
Toni Kroos sends two-word message to West Ham’s Declan Rice
West Ham United star Declan Rice is one of the best holding midfielders in the English Premier League, and it’s not a surprise that some of the top-flight’s bigwigs are keen on him. The England international can go on to become one of the best players on the planet given his huge potential, and he has showered praises on Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos after watching the German’s documentary on Amazon. The four-time Champions League winner and World Cup winner is regarded as one of the best midfielders in the game, and Rice will look to emulate him. The Hammers star reacted thus on Twitter to the Kroos’ documentary: Toni Kroos documentary on amazon is unbelievable, what a player😍👏 — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) August 23, 2020 The Madrid star has replied thus to Rice’s comp...
