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5 goals & 10 assists this season: Leeds plotting summer move for Championship ace
Leeds are thought to be keen on signing the Reading midfielder John Swift. The Whites were keen on the player last summer as well but they did not make a formal move. It seems that they could make their move now as per Football Insider. Swift has been a key player for Reading this season and he could prove to be a very useful addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield. He will add goals and assists to the team. Furthermore, he can play in the central midfield and in the attacking midfield role as well. His versatility will be a bonus for the Whites if they manage to sign him. The 25-year-old has five goals and ten assists in the Championship so far. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the player in the coming months. Swift might be tempted to join Leeds if ther...
Report: Southampton ready to take a £5 million loss on player
According to The Scottish Sun, Southampton want £5 million as transfer fee for Celtic target Fraser Forster. It has been reported that Celtic want to bring Forster back to Celtic Park for the 2020-21 campaign. The 32-year-old goalkeeper spent the 2019-20 season on loan at the Hoops from the Saints and played an important role in Neil Lennon’s side winning the Scottish Premiership title. The Scottish Sun has claimed that Southampton want £5 million as transfer fee for Forster, having signed him from Celtic in 2014 for £10 million, meaning that the Premier League club are willing to take a £5 million loss on the England international goalkeeper. The report has stated that Celtic find the £5 million asking price too much, further adding of the Glasgow giants’ interest in David Marshall a...
Report: Tottenham confident of signing 24-yr-old, star keen on joining Mourinho’s side
Tottenham are confident of signing the Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer. According to The Telegraph, he is a top target for Jose Mourinho and Hojbjerg prefers a move to Spurs over other options. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee now. Southampton want around £35million for their star midfielder but Spurs want to sign him for less. The report adds that Tottenham will have to raise money through sales this summer before they can invest in new players. The 24-year-old will be out of contract next summer and he is likely to be sold this summer. Saints won’t want to lose him for free and it would be wise of them to cash in on the player now. Hojbjerg is well settled in the Premier League and if he moves to Tottenham, he should be able ...
‘Sell him’, ‘Get rid’ – Some West Ham fans react to Cresswell’s comments regarding teammate
West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell has claimed that teammate Declan Rice would improve further if he left the club to play with better players. Cresswell explained that he doesn’t want the England international to leave the club but the reality is Rice would be able to achieve his potential if he plays next to top-quality players. He said (h/t talksport): “He’s close to 100 Premier League games already, and I’m not just saying that because he’s a West Ham player and a good mate of mine, but I really do believe he’s one of the top talents in the country. “I wouldn’t like to see him leave, but if he were to ever leave he would become another level with better players around him. “He’s come in at centre-back over the last couple of games due to injuries we’ve had and he can play either. I...
Report: Celtic submit offer for 26-yr-old midfielder, Gerrard wants to sign him as well
Celtic have submitted a bid for the Brest midfielder Haris Belkebla. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to Rangers as well recently. As per Le Buteur, Celtic have put forward an interesting offer for the player and Belkebla is keen on a move abroad. However, the Ligue 1 side are not keen on a transfer and it will be interesting to see if Celtic or Rangers can change their mind. Belkebla is a central midfielder but he can operate as a defensive midfielder as well. Celtic need someone like him as the long term alternative to Scott Brown. The Celtic star is past his peak and he will need to be phased out soon. Belkebla could prove to be a good signing for the Scottish giants for the right price. It remains to be seen how Brest deal with their reported offer. The French club migh...
Garbutt reacts as Everton manager Ancelotti says he doesn’t know who he is
Luke Garbutt has left Everton after 11 years of being at the club following the end of the five-year deal he penned in 2015. Today officially my contract at @Everton has now expired after been at the club for 11 years! The club has been a huge part of my life, and one I had huge pride to represent. There’s been many ups and a few downs which I couldn’t control. @Everton good luck for the future 💙 — Luke Garbutt (@luke_garbutt) June 30, 2020 The 27-year-old played 12 times across all competitions for the Toffees, spending the campaign on loan at League One’s Ipswich Town. Garbutt also had loan stints at Oxford United, Wigan Athletic, Fulham, Colchester United and Cheltenham Town, but he never had enough quality to force his way into the Everton team on a permanent basis. The defende...
Report: Tottenham keen on 25-yr-old midfielder, Mourinho dreams of signing star
Tottenham are keen on signing the Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić this summer. According to Footmercato, the 25-year-old’s profile has impressed the London club and Jose Mourinho dreams of signing him. The Tottenham manager wants to add more power and presence to his midfield and he has identified the Serbian as a target. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a deal with Lazio. The report claims that Manchester City and Manchester United have been keen on the player in the past. Spurs have a limited transfer budget and they might have to execute a few sales in order to sign someone like Sergej Milinković-Savić. Lazio will not want to sell a key player on a cut-price deal and they will look to demand a premium for the midfielder’s services. Sergej Milinković...
Chris Sutton shares his eight-word reaction to Celtic’s latest signing
Celtic have signed Mohamed Elyounoussi on loan from Southampton for another season. The Scottish champions have confirmed the transfer on their official website and former Hoops ace Chris Sutton has now shared his reaction to the move. The popular Scottish pundit tweeted that it is good business from Celtic. His tweet read: Elyounoussi another year is good business from Celtic… — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) June 30, 2020 Elyounoussi was on loan at Celtic this past season as well but he struggled with injuries. If he can stay fit next year, he could be a key player for Neil Lennon. In the games he played this past season, he managed to showcase his mercurial talent. Elyounoussi needs to play regular first team football at this stage of his career and the decision to rejoin Celtic on loan...
‘Glad’, ‘Thrilled’, ‘Everything’s coming up’ – Some Liverpool fans react to Sane’s exit
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane will play for Bayern Munich next season. As per Guardian, the two clubs have agreed on a deal worth around €60m with add-ons. Sane has had a season filled with injuries and he will be hoping to return strongly next year. It will be interesting to see how he performs with the German champions. The Manchester winger is a world-class talent who could be the ideal long-term replacement for Ribery next season. Bayern have already replaced Robben with Gnabry. Robben and Ribery were key to Bayern’s style of play and the German club have done well to replace their former players with a couple of outstanding talents. Manchester City have two quality wingers in Sterling and Mahrez but they will have to bring in a top player to replace Sane properly. Otherwise, ...
Journalist shares letter from senior member of PIF that hasn’t gone down well with EPL
The World Trade Organization dealt a huge blow on the chances of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund completing a £300 million takeover of Newcastle United after ruling that the Kingdom was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. KSA has since started a crackdown on piracy and Saudi’s Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al-Kassabi has sent a letter to UK politicians & sports National Governing Body claiming complete vindication at the WTO. The Chairman of the Board of the General Authority of Foreign Trade claims Qatar’s beIN Sports only had to email them to raise an intellectual property issue in Saudi Arabia. According to The Athletic’s Football news and investigations reporter Matt Slater, the letter of the senior member of Public Investment Fund has not gone down well with the Pre...
Report: 24-yr-old Rangers star turns down lucrative summer transfer
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has turned down a move to a Qatari club. Al Duhail were looking at the player earlier in June. As per reports (h/t Daily Record), the player wants to join a European club and he won’t be joining the QNB Stars League outfit. Morelos has been a key player for Rangers over the past few seasons and Steven Gerrard will be hoping to keep him at the club beyond this summer. If Rangers want to win the title, they will players like Morelos. The 24-year-old Colombian has scored 29 goals this season. He has been linked with several European clubs lately and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The likes of Newcastle and Leicester City have been linked with the player in the past. Morelos is reportedly content with life in Glasgow but he wants to take the nex...
13 goals in 17 starts this season: Tottenham make contact to sign 26-yr-old attacker
Tottenham are thought to be keen on signing the Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik this summer. As per Tuttosport (h/t Sportwitness), the London club have made contacts regarding a transfer in the past few days. However, the striker is keen on a move to Juventus instead. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can convince him to join them this summer. Jose Mourinho needs another quality striker and Milik would be a good addition to his squad. The Napoli ace is a proven goal scorer who could partner Harry Kane in the attack. The England international has struggled with injuries this season and Spurs have faltered without him leading their attack. Milik’s arrival would fill that void during injuries and rotations. The 26-year-old’s contract with Napoli expires next summer and the Premier League ...
