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‘We’ve heard whispers’ – The Athletic journalist provides NUFC takeover update
Newcastle United would-be owners were dealt a huge blow on Tuesday after the World Trade Organization ruled that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. The Public Investment Fund wants to own 80% of the Magpies and have bankrolled a £300 million bid that is awaiting approval from the Premier League. Passing the Owners’ and Directors’ Test is the only hurdle left for PIF to scale, but the WTO report hasn’t done their chances any good. Nevertheless, the popular belief is that the Newcastle takeover will eventually go ahead despite more than 10 weeks of similar claims, and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh says he has heard whispers that it could be close. Hi. Thanks! I’m afraid we don’t know for certain where the PL is at, no. We’ve heard whispers &...
Some Southampton fans react to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg display this evening
Some Southampton fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg against Norwich City on Friday evening. Hojbjerg was in action for Southampton in their Premier League game against Norwich away from home at Carrow Road. The 24-year-old midfielder started the match and played for the entire 90 minutes, as the Saints won 3-0. According to WhoScored, against Norwich on Friday evening, Hojbjerg had a pass accuracy of 77.6%, won two headers, attempted three dribbles, and made five tackles, four interceptions and one clearance. Hojbjerg had been hitting the headlines in the build-up to the game, with manager Ralph Hasenhuttl telling The Times that the midfielder has decided not to sign a new contract. The Denmark international will be out of contract...
The Athletic shares the fear Newcastle United players have about a successful takeover
Newcastle United could undergo a change of ownership in the coming days, with the English Premier League set to deliver a verdict on the £300 million takeover bid by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Current Magpies chairman Mike Ashley wants to let go of the club after 13 years and is already frustrated that the Amanda Staveley-led bid hasn’t been approved. Without a doubt, the would-be owners have plans to turn Newcastle into an English powerhouse once they come in, and that could start with some major transfer activities this summer. While the Magpies fans are eagerly looking forward to a successful takeover, the Newcastle dressing room has fears over what the future could bring. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, the backroom staff, players and head coach Steve Bruce fear fr...
‘Finally’ – Some NUFC fans think takeover decision will be made today following journalist’s claim
The Sun’s former chief football writer Ian McGarry has claimed that there has been an indication that the English Premier League may make an announcement on the Newcastle United takeover this week. An imminent verdict from the league on the Saudis’ £300 million bid to buy the Magpies is expected after the World Trade Organization ruled that the Kingdom was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. It remains unknown if the takeover will be approved, but the legal team of the English top-flight has taken two months to look into it and there shouldn’t be much to be done again following the release of the WTO report. Newcastle fans are waiting for something to happen this week following McGarry’s claim on The Transfer Window Podcast with Duncan Castles, and here is how some of them have reacted...
Report: Rangers looking to beat French sides to signing as they prepare bid
According to L’Equipe (via GFFN) Rangers have made a concrete approach for Brest midfielder Haris Belkebla and are looking to quickly make a bid for him with RC Lens also keen on him. The newly-promoted Ligue 1 outfit want the midfielder badly after missing out on one of their top summer targets, and the Light Blues need to act fast. Rangers boss Steven Gerrard wants to strengthen his squad this summer in a bid to stop Celtic from landing 10-in-a-row next term, and he reckons Belkebla will be a good addition to his midfield. The 26-year-old’s contract with Brest runs until the summer of 2022, and he is attracting interest from a couple of suitors after proving himself in the French top-flight following promotion with his side last term. Belkebla featured in 23 Ligue 1 games for his si...
‘Good news’ – Some Spurs fans left excited as Mourinho shares plan for United clash
Premier League action returns to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this evening after more than 100 days of enforced break as Tottenham Hotspur host Manchester United in what is expected to be a feisty clash. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho will be coming up against his former side as both of them look to secure a win in order to boost their chances of playing Champions League football next season, and the Portuguese has been handed massive injury boost thanks to the lockdown. The Tottenham squad was ravaged with injuries prior to the break, but the players are all raring to go right now, and Mourinho has confirmed that he will be starting the trio of Harry Kane, Heung-min Son and Moussa Sissoko against the Red Devils. The plan has gotten Spurs fans excited and here is how some of them reacted to it ...
Report: Tottenham could make a move for Crystal Palace target who would cost just £4m
Tottenham are keeping tabs on the West Brom starlet Nathan Ferguson. The defender was close to joining Crystal Palace in January but the move fell through in the end. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can bring him to the Premier League this summer. Ferguson is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him. Spurs could help him develop into a first-team star and achieve his potential. As per Football Insider, Spurs were keen on the player in the past as well and they have been watching him closely. They could make a move for the player once again. The report adds that Crystal Palace remain interested and they are leading the chase for the young defender. However, Spurs have the resources to pull off the move. Nathan Ferguson will be a free agent at the end of this month and he ...
Report: Club ready to sell two-time EPL winner Crouch believes is perfect for Liverpool
According to The Times, Chelsea are willing to sell French midfielder N’Golo Kanté this summer to raise transfer funds if needed as they have significant plans for further signings. The Stamford Bridge outfit have landed RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner and brought in Hakim Ziyech from Ajax for £45 million and £37 million respectively, and there are plans to get Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz and Leicester City’s Ben Chilwell. Chelsea have done well without Kante for the majority of the campaign and selling him can’t be ruled out. The World Cup winner won’t be short of options if he is transfer-listed, though, and former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch believes he would fit perfectly into Jurgen Klopp’s midfield. The Reds are presently head and shoulders above every other team in the Engli...
‘He has been absolutely unplayable’ – Jack Grealish heaps praise on Aston Villa teammate
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has heaped praise on his teammate Keinan Davis. The midfielder revealed that Davis has been unplayable in training recently. The Aston Villa skipper said (quotes via Birmingham Mail): “He was brilliant. I bet you there are fans of ours who don’t know too much about him and fans who probably didn’t expect him to play. But he’s come back fit and sharp and, honestly, in training he has been absolutely unplayable so from a few people’s point of view it was a no-brainer giving him a start. He has done himself justice out there. It was just a shame he couldn’t get himself on the scoresheet.” Villa were held to a 0-0 draw against Sheffield United earlier in the week and Davis was allowed to lead the line for his side. The surprise starter is expected to featur...
George Caulkin comments on what latest Ashley decision means for Newcastle takeover
Newcastle United have confirmed that season-ticket holders and fans who have bought individual match tickets for the rest of the 2019-20 season can obtain a refund or equivalent account credit for the remaining games set to be played behind closed doors. The St. James’ Park outfit are the last Premier League side to do so, and it took the efforts of the fans and Newcastle Member of Parliament Chi Onwurah for Mike Ashley to reverse the decision. #NUFC are the only @premierleague team not to refund fans for games played behind closed doors! Fans direct debits continue to be taken at the request of @nufctrust & other fans I have written to the Sec of State to see if he will support #NUFC fans in their struggle for a refund pic.twitter.com/8fEhsjZbx8 — chi onwurah (@ChiOnwurah) June 5, 202...
Report: Leeds United and QPR target has already rejected offer from his club
According to Fussball Transfers, Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers target Patrick Erras has turned down the offer of a new contract from Nurnberg. It has been reported that Championship trio Leeds, QPR and Brentford are interested in signing Erras on a free transfer this summer. The report has claimed that the the 25-year-old turned down an offer from Nurnberg to extend his stay in early April. Stats Erras made 12 starts and six substitute appearances in the second division in Germany this season, scoring two goals in the process, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 campaign, the 25-year-old made 13 starts an six substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Nurnberg, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored. Leeds United have advantage? Leeds, QPR and Brentford...
Rangers leading the chase for 26-goal star, Pundit reacts: ‘He knows where the goal is’
Rangers have been linked with a move for the Peterborough striker Ivan Toney this summer. The 24-year-old striker has scored 26 goals in League One this season and he could prove to be a superb addition to Steven Gerrard’s side. Rangers need to add more depth to their attack and Toney seems like an ideal fit. It will be interesting to see if the Ibrox outfit can secure his services in the coming months. Football Insider claims that Rangers are leading the chase for the striker along with West Brom. Popular pundit Noel Whelan has now heaped praise on the striker. The former Leeds ace reckons that Toney would be a good signing for Celtic or Rangers. However, they might not be able to afford his £15m asking price without a big sale. The likes of Odsonne Edouard and Alfredo Morelos have b...
