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‘Immense’, ‘Unreal’, ‘Magnificent’ – Some Villa fans are in awe of 22-yr-old’s display vs Arsenal
Arsenal crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa in the Premier League today. After having beaten the likes of Liverpool and City in their recent outings, the loss against Villa will come as a major blow to the Gunners’ confidence. However, it could prove to be priceless for the home side. Aston Villa are now out of the bottom three thanks to the win and they can now beat the drop with a good result in their last game. Dean Smith will be thoroughly impressed with his players tonight and there were quite a few contenders for man of the match. The likes of Grealish and Luiz put on a splendid display from the midfield, but Ezri Konsa was imperious at the back for Villa. The 22-year-old Aston Villa defender had a fantastic game and he managed to keep one of the world’s best strikers quiet f...
Jan Vertonghen’s hilarious reaction as Dier signs new Tottenham deal
Tottenham Hotspur star Eric Dier has signed a new contract with the club which will run until 2024. The England international had just a year left on his former deal and was been linked with an exit in some quarters. However, Dier is more than happy to continue plying his trade at Tottenham having become a regular name in the starting XI under manager Jose Mourinho. The versatile defensive player has recently established himself as one of the Portuguese’s centre-back pairing and will hope to hold on to his starting berth for as long as possible. Belgian centre-back Jan Vertonghen has lost his place in the team due to Dier’s rise and is expected to move on once his contract ends at the end of the campaign. The 33-year-old saw the hilarious side of the England international’s contract extens...
Liverpool player Leeds United reportedly want has allegedly made a decision
Reported Leeds United target Yasser Larouci has allegedly come to the conclusion that he has to leave Liverpool. Goal.com reported last week that Leeds are interested in signing Larouci from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. The report claimed that the Whites – who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship – have held preliminary talks with the Reds over the transfer of the 19-year-old left-back. Goal.com has now reported that the Algerian has come to the conclusion that he needs to leave Liverpool this summer in order to play regular first-team football. Leaving Liverpool With Andy Robertson the clear first-choice left-back at Liverpool, it is hard to see Larouci break into the first team anytime soon. The teenager may not...
Pep Guardiola & Alan Shearer react to Leeds United’s promotion
English Premier League legend Alan Shearer and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola have reacted to Leeds United sealing promotion to the top-flight following a 16-year wait. The Elland Road outfit were crowned Championship winners on Saturday following their 27th league victory of the campaign. Leeds were head and shoulders above every of the other 45 teams in the division, and they will hope to prove their worth and quality in the big time. The Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa is highly regarded as one of the best tactical minds in the game, and Guardiola is a huge fan of the Argentine. The Catalan consulted with the Leeds head coach prior to taking a step into management, and he has reacted thus to the side’s promotion: Pep: “Congratulations to Leeds United. Historic team. 16 years com...
Report: West Ham star has signed a new two-year deal
According to The Sun, West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble has signed a new two-year deal with the London Stadium club. The Hammers skipper had just a year left on his current deal and was due to become a free agent next summer. However, Noble will be with his childhood club till he is 35, with manager David Moyes and the owners keen to have him remain at the club for much longer. They want him to continue to be a mentor and role model for the younger players and the talents coming through the academy, and some have tipped him to become a part of the backroom staff after he hangs up the boots. Noble made his 500th appearance for West Ham during Friday’s 3-1 victory over Watford, becoming only the tenth player in the Hammers’ history to reach the milestone and playing a huge...
Report: Tottenham and Man Utd set to battle it out for 27-yr-old La Liga ace
Tottenham are interested in signing the Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia this summer. As per Foot Mercato (via Sportwitness), the 27-year-old is expected to be available because of Valencia’s financial problems and he could be a good fit for Spurs. Jose Mourinho needs more physique and depth in his midfield and Kodogbia would add just that. He could be a really good partner for Tanguy Ndombele in theory. Kondogbia has proven himself in Ligue 1, Serie A and in La Liga. He should be able to succeed in England as well. He has the technique and physical attributes to cope with English football. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners submit an offer for the player in the coming months. Kondogbia is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League. Therefore, convincing him ...
‘Next year you’ll see me at Leeds’ – French player makes transfer claim, will sign 3-yr-contract
Illan Meslier is expected to sign for Leeds United on a permanent deal this summer. The young keeper has been on loan at Elland Road this season and he has made quite an impression. Meslier has a big future ahead of him and the Whites want to sign him permanently. As per Foot Mercato, Leeds have an option to sign the player once the promotion is secured. The Whites have booked their place in the Premier League next season and therefore the signing will be triggered automatically. Other reports claim that he will be offered a three-year deal. Speaking to the media, the player has now claimed that he should be at Leeds next year. His revelation will come as a major boost to the fans. Meslier was quoted saying (via Sportwitness): “Logically there is a 99% chance that I will stay at Leeds...
Report: Everton expected to submit offer for 10-goal attacker in the coming months
Everton have been linked with a move for Saint-Étienne’s Denis Bouanga for a while now. The winger has done well in Ligue 1 this past season and Carlo Ancelotti is thought to be keen on him. As per Le10sport, Valencia are interested in the player as well. Everton are expected to make an offer for the player in the coming months. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for Bouanga. The 25-year-old will add goals and creativity to Ancelotti’s team if he joins them next season. Bouanga can play anywhere across the front three and he can operate as the number ten as well. That said, he is at his best cutting in from the left. Bouanga bagged 10 goals and 3 assists this past season and those numbers could improve when he is playing with better players at Everton. I...
Bamford’s four-word reaction as former Leeds manager asks club to sign top-class striker
Former Leeds United manager David O’Leary has urged the club to sign a really top-class centre-forward this summer. Patrick Bamford led the line for the Elland Road outfit as they emerged as Championship winners this term, scoring 16 goals and assisting two others in 44 league appearances to send the Whites to the top-flight. Bamford has grown in leaps and bounds under head coach Marcelo Bielsa, but he still comes under criticism for his inability to convert most of his chances. O’Leary believes that Leeds need a world-class striker if they are to hit the ground running in the Premier League after securing promotion for the first time since 2004. Bamford wasn’t having none of it, though, reacting thus to his comments on Twitter: And so it starts 😴😴😴 https://t.co/ABM...
‘This is so cruel’ – Heartbroken Phil Hay reacts as Leeds provide update
Leeds United defender defender Gaetano Berardi ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his knee during Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Derby County and is facing up to nine months on the side-lines. The Swiss made 25 appearances across all competitions for the Elland Road outfit during the campaign, playing 22 Championship games and was outstanding as they clinched promotion. Berardi’s contract was due to end at the end of the campaign, but there were plans for him to get a new deal after Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League. He has spent six years at Elland Road, featuring in over 140 league games so far and establishing himself as a fans favourite. Despite being close to returning to Italy in the past he was tipped to remain at Leeds following promotion. The Athletic’s Phil Hay has...
Report: Newcastle interested in signing 21-yr-old Celtic target liked by Steve Nickson
Newcastle are interested in signing the Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull. As per the Chronicle, Celtic are keen on the player as well and Newcastle have checked him out a number of times this past season. The 21-year-old was expected to sign for Celtic last summer but the move fell through because of an injury. The report adds that Steve Nickson, Newcastle’s head of recruitment, likes the player and he could be signed for a fee of around £3m. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make a move for the player in the coming months. The reported fee should not be a problem for them at all. Also, they can offer him more money than Celtic. The chance to play for a Premier League club might tempt the player. Furthermore, Newcastle are in the middle of a takeover and their potent...
Report: Newcastle and West Ham join the race to sign 27-yr-old Serie A ace
Newcastle and West Ham have joined the race to sign the Serie A defender Omar Colley. Both clubs could use some defensive quality next season and Colley’s performances have caught their eye. As per Sun (via the Chronicle), Southampton are leading the chase for the defender right now. It will be interesting to see if West Ham or Newcastle make an approach for the 27-year-old soon. All three clubs will have to act quickly in order to beat the competition for Colley’s services. It remains to be seen who makes the first formal offer for the defender. Colley has the physical attributes to succeed in English football and if a concrete offer comes along, he is likely to be tempted to move. The chance to play in the Premier League will be hard to turn down. Also, the likes of Newcastle, Southampto...
