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Report: Celtic in talks with Rangers striking target Chris Sutton dubbed ‘traitor’
Report: Celtic in talks with Rangers striking target Chris Sutton dubbed 'traitor' – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic are in talks with striker Lyle Taylor as manager Neil Lennon looks to add quality attacking firepower to his squad. Celtic are in talks with striker Lyle Taylor, who is a free agent after leaving Charlton. Celtic boss Neil Lennon this afternoon told @SkySportsNews he’s holding talks with Steven Fletcher plus a couple more strikers.SSN can reveal one of those is Taylor #Celtic — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) August 6, 2020 The 30-year-old is a free agent after leaving Charlton Athletic prior to the restart of the campaign in June, and has also been linked with Rangers. ...
Amanda Staveley sends new message to Newcastle United fans
Amanda Staveley sends new message to Newcastle United fans – originally posted on Sportslens.com Newcastle United fans have taken matters into their own hands after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulled out of the £300 million deal to buy the club a week ago. Magpies faithful have signed a petition, demanding answers and clarity from the English Premier League. Over 90,000 signatures calling for an independent investigation into the EPL takeover process have been collected, and over 6000 letters have been sent to MPs, with at least 23 MPs agreeing to write to the Premier League for transparency regarding the Newcastle takeover. PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley – who was fronting the Saudi bid – has been impressed with the response of the Toons fans ...
Report: Tottenham have contacted European giants regarding a move for 21-yr-old
Report: Tottenham have contacted European giants regarding a move for 21-yr-old – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham are thought to be keen on signing the Brazilian defender Emerson this summer. As per Diario de Sevilla (h/t Sportwitness), they have already contacted Barcelona regarding a transfer. The player is on a two-year loan deal at Real Betis and both clubs share rights for the player. It will be interesting to see if the Catalan giants are willing to cash in on the defender. If they decide to do so, they will have to pay a certain amount of money to Betis. Tottenham need to improve their full-back options this summer and their interest in Emerson is understandable. He was quite impressive for Betis this past season and he has a big future ahead of him. The 21-year-...
Report: 23-yr-old a top target for Mourinho, Spurs plan to cash in on duo to sign player
Report: 23-yr-old a top target for Mourinho, Spurs plan to cash in on duo to sign player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham are looking to bring in quality right-back this summer and they have identified Zeki Celik as a target. As per the Telegraph, the 23-year-old is a top target for Jose Mourinho and Spurs are willing to cash in on the likes of Foyth and Aurier to sign the Lille star. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners can find buyers for the two defenders first. Spurs have limited transfer resources this summer and they will have to depend on sales to fund incomings. The Premier League side are set to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton as well. Mourinho also wants to bring in a striker who could be the back up for Harry Kane. Celik has done well f...
Report: Leeds want to sign £22m left-back, he’s also on Spurs radar
Report: Leeds want to sign £22m left-back, he's also on Spurs radar – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Football Insider, Leeds United are in the market for a left-back and Rangers’ Borna Barisic is firmly on their radar. The 27-year-old has established himself as one of the best players in the Scottish Premiership since arriving at Ibrox from Osijek in the summer of 2018, featuring in 62 games across all competitions thus far. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa deployed Stuart Dallas as a left-back last term, but it seems he sees the Rangers star as an upgrade after he assisted 14 goals in 2019-20. Barisic was linked with AS Roma in January, and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keeping tabs on him. As reported by 90min in March, Jose Mourinho’s side have...
Micheal Owen tipping Liverpool star to scoop prize ahead of Man Utd trio
Micheal Owen tipping Liverpool star to scoop prize ahead of Man Utd trio – originally posted on Sportslens.com The Premier League has nominated Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish, Sheffield United’s Dean Henderson, Chelsea duo Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic and Manchester United trio Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford for the Young Player of the Season award. Time to have your say! Who should be the @TAGHeuer Young Player of the Season? VOTE https://t.co/efUQm2q6o8#PLAwards pic.twitter.com/EAS8uZ6iNw — Premier League (@premierleague) August 7, 2020 The Reds star is favourites to land the prize after registering 13 league assists and scoring four goals in 38 appearances to help his side to the league title. The ...
Report: Journalist confirms Newcastle are looking to sign 26-yr-old South American
Report: Journalist confirms Newcastle are looking to sign 26-yr-old South American – originally posted on Sportslens.com Newcastle are reportedly keen on signing the Colombian midfielder Wilmar Barrios this summer. As per Win Sports, Milan and Newcastle are looking at the player. “Es cierto el interés del Milan y Newcastle por Wilmar Barrios” @diegonoticia #ConexiónWIN pic.twitter.com/hsAjXYyWPk — Conexión Win (@ConexionWIN) August 5, 2020 It will be interesting to see if the Premier League side submit an offer for the 26-year-old in the coming weeks. Barrios has a contract with Zenit until 2023 and he won’t be cheap. Newcastle need some depth in their midfield and the Colombian should prove to be a useful addition for them. The defensive midfielder will prov...
Report: Tottenham favourites to sign £20m-rated Newcastle target who is keen on the move
Report: Tottenham favourites to sign £20m-rated Newcastle target who is keen on the move – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham will now look to sign the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson this summer. The Londoners have agreed on a deal to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton and they want to improve their attacking options now. As per Daily Star, they are favourites to sign the player who has been linked with Newcastle United and West Ham United as well. Wilson has reportedly informed Bournemouth that he wants to leave the club this summer. Spurs could be the ideal move for him. It would be a significant step up in his career and he would get to showcase his quality at a higher level. Apparently, the Cherries want £20m for their star striker but Spurs are optimistic ...
Report: Liverpool have submitted a proposal for 24-yr-old linked with Leicester City
Report: Liverpool have submitted a proposal for 24-yr-old linked with Leicester City – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool are looking to bring in a backup left-back this summer and they have been linked with a move for Olympiacos’ Konstantinos Tsimikas. The 24-year-old Greek international has been outstanding in the Europa League and his performances seem to have caught Liverpool’s attention. As per Sportime.gr, Liverpool have already submitted a proposal for the defender and Leicester City are keen on the player as well. Apparently, the Foxes are looking to sign him as a replacement for Ben Chilwell if the English defender joins Chelsea. It will be interesting to see if the Reds can pull off the transfer now. They certainly have the pull and the financial musc...
‘He’s had his head turned’ – Gerrard makes worrying admission regarding Rangers star Morelos
'He's had his head turned' – Gerrard makes worrying admission regarding Rangers star Morelos – originally posted on Sportslens.com Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has admitted that star striker Alfredo Morelos has had his head turned by the transfer speculations. The Colombian striker put on a mediocre display against Bayer Leverkusen earlier and he has been a shadow of his former self for a while now. The striker has been heavily linked with a move away from Ibrox this summer and it will be interesting to see if the Scottish giants can hold on to him for another season. He is their best player when he is motivated and on form. Losing Morelos would be a big blow for Gerrard and his team. Speaking to the media, Gerrard claimed that if a bid comes in for any player ...
Aston Villa leading the chase for £38m-rated duo who scored 43 goals in total this season
Aston Villa leading the chase for £38m-rated duo who scored 43 goals in total this season – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are thought to be keen on signing the Championship duo Said Benrahma and Ollie Watkins. Both players have been excellent for Brentford this season and they would superb additions to Dean Smith’s attack. Aston Villa need to add more quality and depth their attack this summer. Watkins and Benrahma scored 43 goals between them this season and they would be massive upgrades on the likes of Samatta, Davis, El Ghazi etc. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League side can convince the Bees to sell their prized duo this summer. As per the Sun, Aston Villa are now leading the race to sign the two players. Having narrowly survived relegatio...
Report: Teenage defender Man City want wants to sign for Leeds
Report: Teenage defender Man City want wants to sign for Leeds – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, Fulham’s Cody Drameh wants to join Leeds United ahead of other suitors this summer. Drameh wants to sign for Leeds https://t.co/duQvDD3X86 — Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) August 6, 2020 The right-back, 18, is also attracting Manchester City, but the Etihad Stadium outfit are only interested in adding the youngster to their development squad. Drameh is yet to make his senior debut for Fulham, but according to The Telegraph, Leeds would be prepared to offer him first-team football rather than loan him out. He can always continue his development training regularly with Marcelo Bielsa’s side and getting opportunities in the cup...
