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Report: Mourinho has personally contacted 9-goal Tottenham target regarding summer move
Tottenham have now stepped up their pursuit of the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. According to Football Insider, Jose Mourinho has personally contacted the striker regarding a move to Tottenham. The Portuguese manager wants to sign the 28 year old striker as an alternative to Harry Kane this summer. The Londoners struggled during Kane’s injury absence last season and Mourinho is keen to add depth to his attacking position this year. It will be interesting to see if Jose Mourinho can convince the striker to join his side. Tottenham aren’t the only ones after Wilson this summer. Tottenham are looking at the player as a backup option to Kane and it will be interesting to see if Wilson is happy with that role. Some of his other suitors could offer him regular first team football and that m...
Report: Fulham looking to beat Spurs & EPL trio to signature of England international
According to The Telegraph, Fulham have joined Tottenham Hotspur and co. in the pursuit of Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. The 28-year-old is keen to remain in the English top-flight following the Cherries relegation, and Aston Villa, West Ham United and Newcastle United are also keeping tabs on him. Fulham relied heavily on Aleksandar Mitrovic last term, with the Serbian starting 40 Championship games. Manager Scott Parker wants to boost his striking ranks and he wants to add Wilson to his squad as they prepare for life back in the Premier League. The England international brings top-flight experience to the table and guarantees goals when presented with opportunities. Spurs want him as a back-up to Harry Kane, but Wilson wants to play regularly and could fancy his chances of getting f...
Report: Tottenham looking to sign 11-goal attacker from PL giants
Tottenham are plotting a surprise loan move for the Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster this summer. The 20 year old was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for them. It is no surprise that Tottenham are looking to bring in a backup option to Harry Kane. However, their interest (via Football Insider) in Brewster is a bit of a surprise. The Liverpool youngster needs to join a club where he can play week in week out and a backup role at Tottenham is not ideal for him at all. Furthermore, if he was satisfied with the backup role he could get that at Liverpool. A move to Tottenham does not make sense at all. It will be interesting to see where Brewster ends up this summer. He is highly rated at Liverpool and regular football will be the key to his development next...
Report: Ancelotti looking to sign 21-yr-old defender from PL giants
Everton are interested in signing the Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot this summer. The 21 year old is unwanted at Old Trafford and he needs a move in order to play regular first team football. As per O Jogo (via Sportwitness), PSG are interested in signing the right back as well. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prefers Wan-Bissaka and Fosu-Mensah as his first and second choice fullbacks. It is evident that Dalot is not a part of his plans next season. It will be interesting to see if Everton can agree on a deal with the Red Devils for the defender. Everton need to improve their full back options and Dalot could prove to be a very good addition for them. Carlo Ancelotti could help the youngster develop and improve as a player with regular football at Goodison Park. Manchester United paid €22 mi...
Ian Wright’s six-word reaction as Leeds United make announcement
Leeds United have unveiled their new jersey for the 2020-21 Premier League campaign, and it will go on sale online tomorrow. A New Journey Begins.On sale from 8am@adidasfootball #ReadyForSport pic.twitter.com/GCfshQm5bK — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 19, 2020 Elland Road will be hosting Premier League football for the first time since 2004 next month, and the fans can’t wait to see the full fixtures set to be released tomorrow morning. The Leeds faithful also can’t wait to get their hands on the new jersey, and Arsenal legend Ian Wright has reacted thus after sponsors adidas made the announcement on Twitter: They aren’t ready for Leeds man!!! https://t.co/laOy0oW1cl — Ian Wright (@IanWright0) August 19, 2020 Wright fell in love with Leeds during Eddie Nketiah’s short loan stint at Ell...
Report: Everton make contact to sign versatile defender, Ancelotti has requested the transfer
Everton are in contact with Roma regarding the signing of Alessandro Florenzi. The versatile defender was on loan at Valencia last season and he’s not a key player for the Italian side. Roma are likely to cash in on the player if a good offer comes in this summer. According to Sky Sports Italy, Carlo Ancelotti has requested Everton to sign the defender as a competition for Seamus Coleman. It will be interesting to see if Everton can agree on a fee with Roma now. Considering the player’s situation at the club, the Italian giants are unlikely to deny him a move to the Premier League, provided there is a reasonable offer. A move to Everton would be ideal for Florenzi right now. He would get to play for an ambitious club at a high level and he will also get to work with a world class manager l...
Claudio Bravo sends message to Manchester City fans following exit
Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has left Manchester City after four years at the Etihad Stadium. The 37-year-old joined the Premier League side from Barcelona in the summer of 2016, featuring in 61 games across all competitions and winning two Premier League titles and two League Cups. Bravo was Pep Guardiola’s first-choice goalkeeper during his debut campaign at the club, but he struggled to impress and was dropped to the bench following the arrival of Ederson the following summer. The Chilean was one of the best back-up goalies in the English top-flight and was always keen to prove himself anytime he was called into action. Bravo won’t be short of options following his City departure, and he has sent this message to the club and fans on Twitter: Thank you for all @ManCity a big pleasure...
‘Absolutely shocking’ – John Hartson slams 25-yr-old facing uncertain future at Celtic
Former Celtic player John Hartson has ripped into the hoops defender Boli Bolingoli for breaching the COVID-19 regulations. Celtic players were given two days off after their win over Hamilton and despite the restrictions, Boli decided to fly to Spain. As a result of his actions, Celtic’s next two Scottish Premiership matches have been cancelled. Hartson claims that Boli’s actions have not only damaged the reputation of the club, it has also put the lives of his teammates in jeopardy. He said (via Daily Record): “Bolingoli put everything in jeopardy, he put players lives in jeopardy, he put the reputation of the football club in jeopardy, he never entered into any sort of restrictions that the government have put out. “To get on a plane and just be totally ignorant, it’s absolute...
Report confirms Newcastle are in talks with Bundesliga club to sign 25-year-old
Newcastle remain interested in signing the Schalke midfielder Nabil Bentaleb this summer. The midfielder was on loan at Newcastle last season and the Magpies had the chance to sign him permanently for a fee of around €10 million. Steve Bruce’s side chose not to exercise that option but they are still keen on signing the player permanently. As for reports (via sportwitness), Newcastle are in talks with the German club to sign the midfielder and they believe that Bentaleb can be signed for a fee of around €6 million. It will be interesting to see if they can get the deal over the line this summer. Bentaleb made a decent contribution at Newcastle last year and he could develop into a useful player for Steve Bruce next season as well. For the price mentioned, he could prove to be a bargain for...
Report: Leeds looking to beat Brighton to signature of 15-goal Argentine striker
According to The Guardian’s Ed Aarons, Leeds United and Brighton are both keen on bringing Stuttgart striker Nicolas Gonzalez to the English Premier League. Brighton and Leeds are both very interested in signing Argentina forward Nicolas Gonzalez from Stuttgart. He is expected to cost around £15m — Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) August 18, 2020 The Argentine is valued around £15 million by the Bundesliga outfit and he isn’t short of suitors. Stuttgart sporting director Sven Mislintat told Suedduetsche that there is serious interest coming from both Italy and England, as well as from a club in Germany for Gonzalez’s signature. Leeds want another striker as they look to prove their worth in the English top-flight following promotion after a 16-year absence, and the 22-year-old could be a fine additi...
Report: Aston Villa eyeing Argentine attacking midfielder who will cost €15m
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Benfica attacking midfielder Franco Cervi this summer. The 26 year old has done well for the Portuguese side this past season and he could prove to be a useful addition to Dean Smith’s midfield. Cervi plays in a similar role to that of Jack Grealish and it will be interesting to see how Aston Villa accommodate him in their starting line-up, should the transfer go through. The Benfica attacking midfielder mostly plays from the left side of the midfield and he will improve Aston Villa’s creativity next season. The player is thought to be valued at €15 million and the report (via Sportwitness) claims that Aston Villa should be able to afford that. The likes of Celta Vigo are keen on the player as well and it will be interesting to see if the Premier L...
Journalist shares how much Brighton are now asking for Leeds target Ben White
According to Sunday Times and Daily Record journalist Duncan Castles, Brighton & Hove Albion want £55 million for Leeds United target Ben White. The 22-year-old played every minute of the Whites’ Championship campaign while on loan at Elland Road last term, helping them to keep 22 clean sheets and weighing in with a goal and an assist. White’s form has attracted both Liverpool and Chelsea, but the centre-back wants to play for Leeds after helping them seal Premier League promotion. Brighton have already knocked back three bids from Marcelo Bielsa’s side, and if they will return with an improved offer remains to be seen. • Barcelona: A Messi of their own making? • Man City: A mess of Pep’s making?• Semi-Solskjaer still trophyless• £55m for Chelsea, Leeds, Liverpool target White• P...
