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CEO says it’s ‘disappointing’ Rangers are signing his player, reported 6-figure fee
Rangers have paid £250,000 for Tom Weston, according to The Blackpool Gazette. The Ibrox club have signed Weston, according to a statement on Blackpool’s official website. The 16-year-old forward was offered a three-year contract by the Seasiders, but the teenager turned it down and has decided to move to Rangers. However, the League One club have been paid £250,000 for the youngster, according to The Blackpool Gazette, and Blackpool have also announced on their official website that the club have retaining a financial interest in the teenager’s long-term future. Blackpool Chief Executive Officer Ben Mansford told the club’s official website: “It is always disappointing to lose a young player, particularly one who is as talented as Tony and has been with the Club for so long. “The FIF...
Report: Ancelotti likes 24-yr-old forward who will cost £22.5m, Everton have joined the race
Everton are looking to sign the Gremio attacker Everton Soares this summer. As per A Bola (via Sportwitness), Benfica are keen on the player as well and the Brazilian outfit will demand around €25m (£22.5m) for the attacker. The 24-year-old could prove to be a handy signing for Everton next season. He will add goals and creativity to the side. Apparently, Carlo Ancelotti likes the player and he wants to bring him to Goodison Park. The reported price seems reasonable as well and Everton should be able to afford him. The Toffees need to improve their attacking options this summer and Everton would be a good fit for them. They need goals from the wide positions and Everton can operate as a left-sided forward. He would be an upgrade on the likes of Walcott and Bernard. The player is unlik...
£71m man benched, Kante returns: Predicting Chelsea XI to face Arsenal in FA Cup final
Chelsea and Arsenal will clash in the final of the FA Cup at Wembley tomorrow after the London sides saw off Manchester United and Manchester City respectively in the semifinals. Blues manager Frank Lampard will hope to end his first season in charge of the Stamford Bridge outfit with a trophy after leading them to a top-four finish in the Premier League to guarantee Champions League football next season, and winning the FA Cup will make the campaign a successful one for him. He will be expected to name his best line-up for the clash and has been handed some massive injury boost. [embedded content] Willy Caballero is expected to retain his place in goal after £71 million club-record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped for Sunday’s league game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Chelsea coul...
Report: Leeds looking to pip Moyes & Bundesliga trio to signature of £15m star
According to Bleacher Report, Leeds United are interested in bringing River Plate defender Gonzalo Montiel to Elland Road this summer as they prepare for life back in the English top-flight for the first time since 2004. [embedded content] The Argentina international would cost around £15 million and is also wanted by West Ham United and Bundesliga trio Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen and Schalke. Montiel has been described as a Pablo Zabaleta-type full-back, but he can also play as a centre-back and as a wing-back, and his versatility could come handy for Leeds. The Whites currently have Luke Ayling as their first-choice right-back, while Stuart Dallas and Jamie Shackleton can provide quality cover, and it will be interesting to see if the club move for the Argentine. West Ham were close to s...
Report: Leeds handed massive boost, set to land Celtic striking target for £1m
According to The Sun, Leeds United are set to sign Wigan Athletic striker Joe Gelhardt for just £1 million as they look to beat stiff competition to his signature. The Latics are in desperate need of cash after going into administration and are ready to cash in on the teenager as they look to pay the salaries of their players. Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Everton and Celtic have all been linked with Gelhardt, but Leeds have struck a deal and pipped them to his signature. [embedded content] The 18-year-old is likely to accept terms next week and could give head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s first-choice striker Patrick Bamford the much-needed quality competition and cover in the Premier League next term. Wigan initially were demanding £5 million for the services of Gelhardt, and it put the l...
Report: Why striker Mourinho said has qualities & potential has rejected Celtic offer
According to Independent.ie, Tottenham Hotspur striker Troy Parrott turned down an offer to sign for Celtic before agreeing to join Millwall on a one-year loan deal. The 18-year-old is temporarily leaving North London in order to further develop himself and play more regularly, and he rejected a move to Parkhead because he believes his development will be best served working under manager Gary Rowett at Millwall. Apart from Celtic, Preston North End, Swansea City, Stoke City and Bournemouth were also keen on the Spurs striker, but they will have to look elsewhere for the striking reinforcement they need. Parrott is highly rated at Tottenham despite playing just six minutes of Premier League football in 2019-20, and the club will be keeping an eye on him at Millwall. “He has qualities...
Staveley’s six-word comments on Mauriss’ Newcastle takeover bid
Newcastle United and their fans were left heartbroken yesterday after the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben Brothers pulled out their £300 million takeover bid. The buyers eventually ran out of patience with the English Premier League following four months of trying to pass the Owners’ and Directors’ Test, while the worldwide uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic was also cited as a reason for their decision. It’s believed that new buyers could now come in with a fresh takeover bid Newcastle, with ClearTV Media CEO Henry Mauriss reportedly waiting in the wings with a £350 million offer. PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley was asked for comments about it and she said there aren’t other bids to buy the Magpies on the table. “There aren’t...
FA President has asked Southgate why Villa’s £80m star isn’t in the England squad
Aston Villa will be playing the 2020-21 season in the English Premier League after escaping relegation by a point, and they have one of their key players Jack Grealish to thank for it. The midfielder has been their best player all campaign, and it’s not a surprise that he was at the receiving end of most fouls in the top-flight. Grealish is wanted by Manchester United and Arsenal, but Villa have slapped an £80 million price on his head and it remains to be seen if anyone will be keen to meet their demands. Wherever the 24-year-old ends up plying his trade next term, playing for England at the rescheduled European Championship in the summer will remain his dream and target. Grealish has never earned a call-up to the Three Lions squad before, and it will be interesting to see if he has done ...
Fabrizio Romano: European giants ready to start talks with Spurs for 200k-a-wk man
According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Serie A giants Inter Milan are ready to start talks with Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of France international midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. Inter are ready to start talks with Tottenham for Tanguy Ndombele. He’s a real target as midfielder for Antonio Conte. The two clubs will also consider some swap deals on next weeks – good relationship after Eriksen deal. 🇫🇷 @SkySport #THFC #Inter #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 30, 2020 Antonio Conte’s side will also consider swap deals in order to get the deal over the line given the working relationship both sides have developed after Christian Eriksen moved to San Siro in January. Spurs brought the Frenchman to North London in a £63 million deal last summ...
Journalist shares Ashley’s last-minute action that saw PIF pull out of Newcastle takeover
According to Sportsmail’s David Coverdale, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley tried to significantly renegotiate the £300 million takeover deal at the last minute with the Saudis, and it was one of the reasons why they pulled out of it today. Sources close to the Saudis say Ashley tried to ‘significantly renegotiate’ the £300m deal at the last minute. One of the reasons why they have pulled out today, as well as losing patience with the Premier League. #nufc — David Coverdale (@dpcoverdale) July 30, 2020 Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund also ran out of patience with the Premier League after it emerged that they were making no headway following four months of negotiations. The Newcastle owner had already banked £17 million during the earlier stages of the takeover talks, bu...
Tottenham Hotspur release home and away kits for 2020-21
Tottenham Hotspur have released their home and away kits for next season, modelled by Harry Kane and Ryan Sessegnon, and the fans can’t wait to get their hands on the Nike-sponsored gear. The shirt of the home kit retains Spurs’ traditional white colour, but it comes with a new design with the knit patterns woven into the fabric created from reinterpreted graphics from the old one. The shoulder is covered by blocks of blue, with a yellow pinstripe lighting up the dark V-neck collar. The torso retains the same blue and yellow colours on its side, with blue shorts and white socks to go with it. The Tottenham badge on a yellow loop label is attached to the left hip, and elevated trims on the Nike Swoosh and club badge provide a premium finish to it. The away kit is different from its predeces...
‘Utter shock’, ‘A great shame’ – Some Newcastle fans are distraught after latest takeover update
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers have pulled out of the Newcastle takeover. The Saudi-backed group have issued a statement claiming that the delay in proceedings have forced them to back out of the move. The statement read: “With a deep appreciation for the Newcastle community and the significance of its football club, we have come to the decision to withdraw our interest in acquiring Newcastle United Football Club. “We do so with regret, as we were excited and fully committed to invest in the great city of Newcastle and believe we could have returned the club to the position of its history, tradition and fans’ merit. “Ultimately, during the unforeseeably prolonged process, the commercial agreement between the Investment Group and the Clu...
