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‘Bullied all game’ – Some Celtic fans tear into 22-yr-old ace after the 1-1 draw vs Kilmarnock
'Bullied all game' – Some Celtic fans tear into 22-yr-old ace after the 1-1 draw vs Kilmarnock – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock today and the fans will be disappointed with the performance from their players. Despite being the better team here, Celtic failed to take the three points and they were quite underwhelming as well. Especially at the back, Celtic looked vulnerable and they were lacking in concentration. The likes of Jullien and Ajer failed to deal with the home side’s long balls and they allowed the opposition players to work the channels with ease. Ajer’s performances have been criticised in the past as well and it will be interesting to see how the 22-year-old defender reacts in the next gam...
Report: Leeds have made an enquiry for 27-yr-old playmaker who will cost £7m
Report: Leeds have made an enquiry for 27-yr-old playmaker who will cost £7m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are looking to improve their creative options this summer and Nicolae Stanciu has been identified as a target. As per Daily Mail, the newly-promoted Premier League side have asked about the attacking midfielder and they could make a move for him soon. The 27-year-old is available for a fee of around £7m and Mail claims that Leeds have considered a bid for him. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with a concrete bid now. Stanciu has done well for Slavia Prague and he could prove to be a useful option for Marcelo Bielsa’s side next season. The Whites need to add more goals and creativity to their side and Bielsa must look to...
‘I have offers from Rangers’ – Valencia target who had 30 assists last yr makes claim
'I have offers from Rangers' – Valencia target who had 30 assists last yr makes claim – originally posted on Sportslens.com Rangers are looking to strengthen their squad this summer in order to mount a stronger title challenge and stop Celtic from winning the Scottish Premiership this season. The Ibrox outfit have added three senior players to the team already, and a few more additions are expected before the window is shut. Egypt youth international winger Mahmoud Saber has claimed that he has had offers from Rangers, Valencia and Porto after leaving Al-Ahly, and he is set to make his decision soon as he considers leaving North Africa for Europe. “Because I have never signed a professional contract with Al-Ahly, I am deemed an amateur player and can sign for a ...
Report: Everton have enquired about 24-year-old, club want £12m
Report: Everton have enquired about 24-year-old, club want £12m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton are interested in signing Kostas Tsimikas from Olympiacos in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mail. The report has claimed that the Toffees have made an enquiry about the 24-year-old left-back in recent weeks. However, Carlo Ancelotti’s side are not the only club who are interested in securing the services of the Greece international. Liverpool, Leicester City and Chelsea are also looking to secure the services of the left-back, who will be sold by his club for £12 million, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Tsimikas made seven appearances in the Greece Super League for Olympiacos this past season. The left-back also played six times in t...
Tottenham Hotspur could reportedly sell player for £18m, bought him for £30m
Tottenham Hotspur could reportedly sell player for £18m, bought him for £30m – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Daily Star, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho could sell Moussa Sissoko in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Tottenham might consider a bid of £18 million for the France international midfielder. Tottenham Hotspur spell Sissoko joined Tottenham from Newcastle United in the summer of 2016 for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £30 million. The France international midfielder struggled initially, but he then turned on the style and established himself as an important player under then head coach Mauricio Pochettino. The 30-year-old has not always had the best of times, and has been rather inconsistent with his per...
Manchester United’s reported plan for £22m Tottenham Hotspur target
Manchester United’s reported plan for £22m Tottenham Hotspur target – originally posted on Sportslens.com Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Dean Henderson will be offered a new and improved contract by Manchester United, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that United hope that a new and improved contract will see Henderson stay at Old Trafford next season. The 23-year-old is impatient and wants to play regularly for the Red Devils next season if he is to stay, according to the report. The Mirror reported on June 5, 2020 that Tottenham are interested in signing the youngster from Jose Mourinho’s former club United in the summer transfer window. The report added that the goalkeeper is valued at £22 million, and that Chelsea and Sheffield United are also interested in the...
Report: Newcastle looking to lure midfielder away from PL giants, West Ham keen as well
Report: Newcastle looking to lure midfielder away from PL giants, West Ham keen as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Newcastle are interested in signing the Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher this summer. The youngster was on loan at Swansea this past season and he made quite an impression in the Championship. The attacking midfielder seems ready for a step up to the Premier League and a move to Newcastle could give him the platform he needs. He is unlikely to get too many first-team chances at Chelsea next season. The Blues already have Mount, Ziyech at their disposal and they have been linked with the likes of Havertz as well. As per Northern Echo, Newcastle have already formally registered their interest in the attacking midfielder but they are not the only ones after him...
Report: New deal for Leeds hero should be finalised & put in place before Wednesday
Report: New deal for Leeds hero should be finalised & put in place before Wednesday – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United secured Premier League promotion after winning the 2019-20 English Championship, and Elland Road will be hosting top-flight football for the first time in 16 years next month. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa finally got the job done at the second time of asking, and he will be looking forward to life in the EPL for the first time in his managerial career. The Argentine is yet to reach an agreement with Leeds regarding a new deal, though, but both parties are confident that a deal will be sealed in the coming days. According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, the club and Bielsa are essentially agreed on the terms of an extension for next season, and the ...
Phil Hay: Leeds have asked about 23-yr-old who picked up 7 assists in the PL last season
Phil Hay: Leeds have asked about 23-yr-old who picked up 7 assists in the PL last season – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are thought to be keen on the Norwich attacking midfielder Emiliano Buendia this summer. As per Phil Hay from The Athletic, the Whites have asked about the player but they have other preferences. Brentford’s Said Benrahma is higher on their list of attacking targets. It will be interesting to see if Leeds United return with an offer for Buendia in the coming weeks. They will face a lot of competition for Benrahma and Harry Wilson and if they miss out on those players, Buendia would be a good alternative. He managed to impress in the Premier League with Norwich this past season and he would add creativity and vision to Bielsa’s midfiel...
‘He’s a winner’ – Former teammate backs Gerrard signing to succeed at Rangers
'He's a winner' – Former teammate backs Gerrard signing to succeed at Rangers – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds ace Barry Douglas has heaped praise on the Rangers new signing Kemar Roofe. Douglas played with the striker at Leeds and he claims that Roofe will inspire every Rangers player to raise their performance levels. He added that the former Leeds striker is a hardworking player with a great attitude. He is also very social and he will lift the spirits around the dressing room. Douglas said (h/t Sun): “Kemar Roofe is a really good guy. He’s great about the dressing room and is very professional. He’s very hard-working. That’s a given for professional footballers, but the guys will see his work ethic in abundance. He just wants to better himself all ...
Report claims Leeds have won the race to sign highly talented attacker this summer
Report claims Leeds have won the race to sign highly talented attacker this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United have won the race to sign the highly talented striker Joe Gelhardt. As per Daily Star, the player is all set to sign for the newly-promoted Premier League club and Leeds will pay a sum of around £900,000 for the striker. Gelhardt has been linked with other clubs as well and if Leeds manage to sign him, it would be a superb long-term investment for them. The Wigan striker is a massive talent with a big future ahead of him. A world-class coach like Marcelo Bielsa could do wonders with him. Leeds need more depth in their attack and although the Wigan starlet is not quite ready to make an impact in the Premier League yet, Bielsa could groom him into a usef...
Report: Tottenham plotting ambitious move for 83-cap Int’l this summer
Report: Tottenham plotting ambitious move for 83-cap Int'l this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham are reportedly looking to bring Gareth Bale back to the club on a loan deal. As per Football Insider, the deal would see Real Madrid pay a significant portion of Bale’s wages. The player has fallen out of favour at the club and he is no longer in Zidane’s first-team plans. A move back to Spurs, even on a loan deal, would be ideal for all parties. Bale needs to play in order to regain his form and sharpness and Real Madrid can get a certain percentage of his wages off their books. Also, Spurs need a game-changer in their side and Gareth Bale could be that option. If Bale manages to regain his form, he could be one of the best players in the league. Sp...
