General Football News
Player linked with Tottenham Hotspur and Everton reportedly wants £10m a year
According to RMC Sport, reported Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton target Thiago Silva wants €11 million (£9.83 million) per year as salary. It has been reported that some clubs from the Premier League have enquired about the Paris Saint-Germain central defender, but they have been put off by his wage demands. Bleacher Report has reported that Tottenham are interested in signing Silva, who will become a free agent when his current contract at PSG runs out at the end of the month. Le10 Sport has claimed of interest in the former AC Milan star from Everton, while 90min has reported that Arsenal and West Ham United are looking into the possibility of signing the 35-year-old centre-back. Worth the risk? Silva may be in his mid-30s, but he remains one of the best centre-backs in the w...
Report: Spurs want to sell star for £5m, Mourinho was once willing to pay £50m for him
According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur are planning to sell out-of-favour left-back Danny Rose for just around £5 million this summer. The England international is currently on loan at Newcastle United, and with just a year left on his current deal, Spurs won’t hesitate to cash in on him in the coming weeks. Rose’s value has plummeted heavily in recent seasons, and his current value is a surprise given that Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho was once willing to part with £50 million for his signature while at Manchester United. Spurs sold Walker to Manchester City for £50 million in the summer of 2017, but refused to let go of Rose despite the fact that Pep Guardiola was keen. United were keen to make a move the following summer, but nothing materialized, and Rose hasn’t quite been the...
Tottenham in talks with the agent of 88-cap Int’l, Mourinho wanted him at Man Utd as well
Tottenham are interested in signing the Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic at the end of this season. Perisic is currently on loan at Bayern Munich and he has managed to impress in the Bundesliga. The Bavarian giants have an option to sign him permanently, but they are not willing to match Inter Milan’s €20m asking price. Apparently, they are prepared to offer half of that amount. The report from FcIN adds that Spurs have now spoken to the player’s agent regarding a transfer. Jose Mourinho is a long-term admirer of the 31-year-old and it will be interesting to see if he can get his hands on the player this time. The Portuguese manager wanted to sign Perisic during his time as the Manchester United boss as well. However, the Red Devils did not manage to bring the winger to Old Trafford. P...
‘Hate this premier league chief’, ‘Weak leadership’ – Some NUFC fans fuming at Masters’ comments
The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has commented on the World Trade Organization report ruling that Saudi Arabia was behind pirate satellite TV beoutQ. The station illegally broadcast sporting events, including Premier League games, and WTO’s 125-page document says there is enough comprehensive evidence that beoutQ was promoted and supported by Saudi. It also ruled that the Kingdom is in breach of their obligations under international law, and Masters has reacted thus: “We take piracy very seriously. We stand by what we said in the past. In relation to takeovers, I can’t say anything about the substance or timing.” Premier League CEO Richard Masters with @skysports_bryan;on today’s WTO report/impact on proposed NUFC takeover: “We take piracy very seriously. We stand by what...
Richard Masters comments on the impact of the WTO report on NUFC takeover
The World Trade Organization has released a report ruling that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was behind beoutQ – a pirate satellite TV and streaming service that illegally broadcast sporting events. The 125-page document says there is enough comprehensive evidence that beoutQ was promoted and supported by Saudi, ruling that the Kingdom are also in breach of their obligations under international law. It could have a huge impact on the Public Investment Fund’s £300 million takeover bid of Newcastle United, with some expecting the Premier League to block it from going through. A verdict on the takeover is expected any moment from now, but no one knows exactly what the final decision will be. The Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters was asked to comment on the potential impact the WTO ...
‘Does not bode well’ – Newcastle correspondent shares what he’s heard about WTO report
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers could soon learn about the fate of their bid to buy Newcastle United with the World Trade Organization expected to release their report on beoutQ today. It could have huge repercussions for the proposed £300 million Magpies takeover, and the Daily Telegraph’s Newcastle United correspondent Luke Edwards has shared what he has heard about the report on Twitter, claiming it doesn’t bode well: Hearing the WTO report condemns Saudi Arabia in the strongest possible terms over piracy… does not bode well, but what do I know, I’m not a lawyer? — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) June 16, 2020 A verdict from the Premier League is expected afterwards, and it’s safe to say that they have found themselves in a huge dilemm...
New report claims Tottenham Hotspur-linked free agent will join Crystal Palace
Reported Tottenham Hotspur target Nathan Ferguson will allegedly join Crystal Palace after leaving West Bromwich Albion this summer. According to a report in The Express & Star this morning, Ferguson is expected to join Premier League outfit Palace in the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old defender is out of contract at Championship club West Bromwich Albion this summer, and no new deal is in place. This report will come as a blow for Tottenham, who have also been linked with the youngster, who can operate as a left-back or as a right-back. The Birmingham Mail reported back in February that Tottenham were planning to make a move for the teenager this summer. Stats Ferguson has made 21 appearances in the Championship for West Brom so far this season, scoring one goal and providing ...
Opinion: Klopp will love what £60m Liverpool target has told his club’s official website
As reported by The Sun last month, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Adama Traore to Anfield this summer, and it will take at least £60 million to prise him away from the Molineux Stadium. The 24-year-old has scored four goals and assisted seven others in 28 league appearances this term, but it is his speed that has likely caught Klopp’s eyes. Liverpool boast of speed machines in Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah, but Traore is arguably the fastest man in the English top-flight, and what he told Wolves’ official website of recent should be music to the ears of the German manager. “I’ve been working a lot in the house and I’ve been using the plans they’ve given us, because in myself, I want to be the best I can be, so when I get back on the pitch, I ca...
‘Takeover’s dead’, ‘Stuck with Ashley’- Some NUFC fans react as BBC shares WTO report
According to the BBC, the World Trade Organization report ruling that Saudi Arabia is behind pirate satellite station beoutQ says that “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings”. The WTO report says “should the Premier League approve the Newcastle takeover by KSA, it would be acting inconsistently with its own decisions and factual evidence as part of the WTO proceedings” #NUFC @BBCSport — Ian Dennis (@Iandennisbbc) June 16, 2020 It’s due to be released to the public today, and while that hasn’t happened, the BBC appears to have gotten wind of it. The report could land a huge blow on the Public Investment Fund’s chances of owning Newcastle United, as the Prem...
‘Announce 5-0 loss’, ‘That’s his season over’ – Some Spurs fans react to latest injury blow
Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga has been ruled out of the Manchester United game with an injury. As per The Telegraph, the defender has suffered a stress fracture in his back but he is expected to play again this season. The young defender has made quite the impression so far and he would have been an integral part of Mourinho’s first-team squad for the remaining games. It will be interesting to see how Spurs cope without him. The Londoners have been plagued with injury issues all season but the Coronavirus lockdown allowed their first-team stars to recover properly. The injury to Tanganga will surely frustrate Mourinho and the Spurs fans. Spurs need their key players fit and firing for the remainder of the season. They are trailing in the race for a top-four finish and the Londoners wi...
Reliable Journalist claims Leicester are interested in signing 10-goal Chelsea target
Chelsea are keen on signing the Brentford winger Said Benrahma. According to the reliable Mohamed Bouhafsi, the Blues have already opened talks to sign the 24-year-old player. Apparently, Leicester City and Arsenal are interested in the player as well. Benrahma is one of the best players in the Championship and he has shown that he is ready to make a step up to the Premier League now. It will be interesting to see if the Blues manage to agree on a fee for him. He could prove to be a superb addition to Frank Lampard’s side. Although he is unproven at the highest level, he could surprise everyone next season. Benrahma has immense technical ability and he is an impressive dribbler. If the likes of Pedro or Willian move on in the summer, Chelsea will need players like Benrahma as a replacement...
Report: Everton could move for Ligue 1 ace if 27-yr-old leaves this summer
Everton are keeping tabs on the versatile Marseille defender Bouna Sarr. The 28-year-old can play as a winger as well as a right-back. Everton want him to join them if they cannot extend Sidibe’s loan spell next season as per La Provence (via Sportwitness). The Toffees do not want to pay the asking price for the 27-year-old French defender and they plan to renew his loan deal. If that falls through, Sarr is an option for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. The Marseille star wouldn’t be a bad addition to Everton. He is a very good dribbler who will improve Everton going forward. Sarr used to be a winger and he will add a new dimension to Everton’s attack if he joins them. He has 2 goals and 3 assists to his name this season. As a full back, he will bring a lot more to the side than just defending. Apa...
