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Report: Everton want Liverpool midfielder
According to The Telegraph, Everton are interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana. Lallana is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season, and Merseyside rivals Everton want to secure the services of the former Southampton star on a free transfer, according to the report. Brighton, Leicester City and Burnley are also claimed to want the 32-year-old England international this summer, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Lallana has made three starts and 12 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process. The Englishman also made five starts and eight substitute appearances in the Champions League for the Reds this campaign, according to WhoScored. Unlikely Everton trans...
‘Great bit of business’ – Some Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s transfer update on 23-yr-old
Leeds have agreed on a deal to extend Jack Harrison’s loan spell from Manchester City. Phil Hay has confirmed that the Whites had an option to sign the player permanently until the end of May and they have renegotiated the deal now. Leeds will have an option to sign Harrison permanently next summer. The Manchester City winger has been a good player for Leeds this season and they will be hoping he can replicate this form in the Premier League next year. Signing him for another season is hardly a surprise. Bielsa will need to keep his squad together and then build on it. It will be interesting to see if the Whites can sign Ben White as well. Harrison has six goals and eight assists in the Championship so far and he will be pleased to continue at Elland Road as well. He is well settled in the...
‘We maintain daily contact’ – Agent confirms Rangers want to sign 26-yr-old midfield ace
Rangers are in contact with Kristiyan Malinov’s agent regarding a summer move. The 26-year-old CSKA Sofia midfielder is a target for Steven Gerrard this summer and his agent claims that he is in touch with Rangers on a daily basis. He also added that Rangers like his client’s qualities as a player and his fighting spirit. The agent said (via Daily Record): “We maintain daily contact with Rangers, but we cannot ignore other teams who also want Kristiyan. Rangers have told us they like his qualities and fighting spirit.” It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a deal with his club now. Rangers could use some depth in their midfield and Malinov could prove to be a decent addition for them. The Bulgarian international could be Rangers’ fourth signing of the summer after&nb...
Report: Spurs want 24-yr-old Everton target, star has already met with Jose Mourinho
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer. As per Ekstra Bladet, the player has already visited the club’s training facilities and he has also met with the club’s manager Jose Mourinho. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a deal with the Saints now. Hojbjerg will be a free agent next year and he is not keen on an extension. Southampton are under pressure to cash in on the player this summer. A move to Spurs would be ideal for all parties. Hojbjerg will get to play for a bigger club and under the management of a world-class coach like Jose Mourinho. And Tottenham get to add more depth and balance to their midfield. Mourinho’s midfield is missing a player like Hojbjerg, someone who can control the tempo of the game...
Report: Everton have made their approach for €40m-rated South American
Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Sao Paulo goalkeeper Lucas Perri this summer. As per Joven Pan, the Toffees have made contact with the Brazilian club. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on the enquiry with a formal offer now. Jordan Pickford has been quite error-prone since moving to Goodison Park and it is no surprise that Everton are looking at other keepers. Pickford is a talented player but he needs to work on cutting out his mistakes. Also, he needs more competition for the starting berth. Lucas Perri is highly rated in Brazil and he could push Pickford for the starting berth next season. The 19-year-old has played in England with Crystal Palace (loan) before and he might be tempted to join a big club like Everton. The player has a €40m release clause and th...
Journalist claims 28-yr-old is making efforts to seal a transfer to Liverpool this summer
Former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho wants to return to Anfield this summer. The 28-year-old Brazilian has been a flop at Barcelona since his big-money move to Spain and the Catalan giants want to cash in on him already. it will be interesting to see if any of his suitors look to sign him permanently. As per Kevin Palmer, the player is available on loan and he will cost around £9m. On a loan deal, Coutinho could prove to be a good addition to Jurgen Klopp’s side. He would add flair, creativity and goals. More importantly, Liverpool would have a quality backup for their front three. Coutinho knows the club well and he played his best football with them. A return to Anfield could be the best option for him. Klopp knows his game and he could help the Brazilian return to his best...
Report: Everton after a 33-year-old Carlo Ancelotti knows well
According to Calciomercato, Everton are interested in signing Salvatore Sirigu from Torino in the summer transfer window. It has been reported by the Italian news outlet that the Toffees have asked about the possibility of securing the services of the Italy international goalkeeper. However, according to the report, Napoli also want to sign the former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper this summer. Good signing for Everton? Sirigu is a very experienced goalkeeper who has a wealth of experience, and he would be a brilliant signing for Everton. The Toffees do need a capable player between the posts, with Jordan Pickford struggling on occasions. Pickford is a very good goalkeeper, but the former Sunderland star has made mistakes from time to time. The England international goalkeeper needs compet...
‘What a playa’: Alex Mowatt responds to Leeds United star on Instagram
Barnsley midfielder Alex Mowatt has responded to a post from Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips on Instagram. Phillips has taken to Instagram to revel in Leeds winning automatic promotion to the Premier League. The Whites are assured of their top spot in the league table this season and will go up as Championship winners. Phillips has expressed his delight and happiness at the achievement, and former Leeds teammate Mowatt has responded to his post. Mowatt responded: “What a playa man” Stats According to WhoScored, Mowatt has made 42 appearances in the Championship for Barnsley this season, scoring three goals and providing eight assists in the process. The 25-year-old midfielder also made one start and one substitute appearance in the FA Cup for the Tykes this campaign, according to WhoScor...
Report: Tottenham in the race to sign 13-goal star, but face competition from Euro giants
Tottenham remain in the race to sign the Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. As per Calciomercato, Juventus are keen on the player as well. Milik is expected to move on from Napoli and it will be interesting to see if Spurs can lure him to London. Juventus will be a more attractive project for the player and Spurs will have to pitch a great offer to convince him. Milik is likely to play more at Tottenham. Juventus have Dybala, Ronaldo and Higuain at their disposal. Meanwhile, Spurs are in desperate need of another striker who can partner Harry Kane and fill his void during injuries/rotation. It will be interesting to see what Milik decides this summer. The 26-year-old has 13 goals to his name this season despite not being a regular starter (19 starts). He could be the ideal second choice for M...
Stan Collymore reacts to Leeds United feat, mentions Celtic
Stan Collymore has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Leeds United getting promoted to the Premier League. The former Liverpool and Nottingham Forest striker has welcomed Leeds to the top flight of English football. The Englishman has added that the Whites’ home ground, Elland Road, is the loudest stadium he has been to. Collymore has added that Celtic’s Celtic Park is the loudest stadium in the UK. West Bromwich Albion’s defeat at the hands of Huddersfield Town away from home in the Championship on Friday evening saw Leeds get promoted to the Premier League. The Whites will now finish in the top two of the Championship table regardless of what happens between now and the end of the season. Congratulations to @LUFC on promotion, Loudest English ground I’ve been to ( Celtic Park...
Thomas Christiansen sends classy message as Leeds secure Premier League promotion
Former Leeds United manager Thomas Christiansen has sent a classy message to the club on Twitter following their promotion to the English Premier League. The Elland Road outfit are back in the top-flight following 26 wins, nine draws and nine losses in 44 Championship games this term. It took them 16 years and 16 managers to finally return to the big time, and Argentine manager Marcelo Bielsa finally delivered at the second time of asking. Christiansen was in the Leeds dugout between June 2017 and February 2018 after replacing Garry Monk, winning 15 and losing 14 out of 35 games. The Dane was dismissed after a poor run of results and with the team tenth in the table, and he was replaced with Paul Heckingbottom. Christiansen continues to support Leeds despite his dismissal and is often...
Gary Lineker reacts as Leeds United clinch Premier League promotion
BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has reacted on Twitter after Leeds United sealed Premier League promotion. The Whites will be playing top-flight football for the first time since 2004, and the former Leicester City star can’t wait to have them back after a 16-year absence. Leeds still have two Championship games to go, but West Bromwich Albion losing 2-1 at Huddersfield Town yesterday was enough to hand them automatic promotion. The Elland Road outfit came close last term but stuttered right at the end of the campaign, finishing in the play-offs zone and missing out on a place in the finals to Derby County. The coronavirus pandemic also threatened their promotion ambitions as some Premier League sides were initially against the idea of relegation. Leeds have secured 26 wins and...
