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‘Not been the best signing we needed’ – Former Leeds ace gives his verdict on Bielsa signing
Leeds United striker Jean-Kevin Augustin recently picked up a hamstring injury. The on-loan striker is now doubtful for the remaining Championship games. When Augustin joined Leeds, he was expected to lead the club’s charge for promotion. However, he has had just 48 minutes of action since the move. The striker has had recurring injury problems and Noel Whelan believes that there is more to the striker’s problems than meets the eye. It will be interesting to see if Leeds agree to sign the forward on a permanent deal this summer. Augustin is a talented player but his fitness issues will surely worry the club hierarchy. It remains to be seen whether Bielsa is ready to take another chance on the player. Former Leeds ace Noel Whelan claims that the January signing has not worked out for Bielsa...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur want former loanee, £36m price now, West Ham interested
According to Estadio Deportivo, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United and Chelsea are interested in signing AS Roma goalkeeper Pau Lopez in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that Roma are willing to sell the 25-year-old goalkeeper for €40 million (£35.89) million. Chelsea and West Ham are interested in signing the former Real Betis star, while Spurs want to bring in the Spain international who they had on loan from Espanyol during the 2016-17 campaign, according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Lopez has played 25 times in Serie A for Roma so far this season. The goalkeeper has also made six starts and one substitute appearances in the Europa League for the Italian club this campaign, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 campaign, the Spain internationa...
Director says £20m player could move to Newcastle United this summer… on one condition
Queens Park Rangers director of football Les Ferdinand has told Newcastle Fans TV that Eberechi Eze will move to Newcastle United if they pay enough money for him. Ferdinand, who played for QPR in the 1980s and the 1990s before moving to Newcastle, has raved about Eze. According to The Daily Mail, Newcastle are interested in signing the attacking midfielder from Championship club QPR in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed of interest in the 21-year-old from West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, adding that Rangers want as much as £20 million as transfer fee for the England Under-21 international. Ferdinand told Newcastle Fans TV about Eze, as transcribed by The Chronicle: “If you pay enough money for him, you can get him to come! I’ll be giving him a glowing report in terms...
‘He speaks about Leeds United’ – Pundit shares 43-goal striker’s obsession for the Whites
Norwegian pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft has revealed that Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland remains affectionate about Leeds United and is expecting the teenage sensation to move to the Premier League soon. The 19-year-old is wanted by Manchester United, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to reunite with him after their time together at Molde. However, Haaland speaks about one only United – Leeds – and a move to Elland Road in the future can’t be ruled out after he talked about his dreams to win the Premier League with the Whites back in 2017. “He would be a good fit for any club and for Liverpool he is good – when he speaks about United, he speaks about Leeds United,” Fjortoft told the Blood Red Podcast. “I think he’ll end up in England at some stage, but he is 19 and we should m...
New club reportedly emerges as competition for Rangers and Celtic for £1m player
Steven Gerrard’s Rangers and Neil Lennon’s Celtic are reportedly facing competition for Lyndon Dykes from Cardiff City. Rangers and Celtic are interested in signing Dykes from Livingston in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mail. The report also claimed of interest in the 24-year-old striker from Sunderland, Stoke City, Middlesbrough and Wigan Athletic from other clubs. The Daily Record has now claimed of interest in the striker from Cardiff in the Championship in England. The report has added that Livingston value the former Queen of the South player at £1 million. It has been further claimed that Rangers have yet to make contact regarding signing Dykes. Stats Dykes scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 25 Scottish Premiership appearances for Livingston this sea...
Pundit reckons West Ham’s attacking target would be more interested in joining Tottenham
Former Premier League striker and pundit Kevin Phillips reckons that Olivier Giroud would turn down the chance to sign for West Ham. He also believes that Tottenham would be a more attractive option for Giroud. He said to Football Insider: “I do not think he would be tempted by a move to West Ham. “We do not know what league West Ham are going to be in yet. If they do survive you would presume they will be scrapping relegation again next year. “Having come from a side like Chelsea, does he want that? At Tottenham, he could be challenging for a European spot. I know where I would rather be. “Yes, you want to play week in, week out but Harry has had his injury problems at Spurs. He has been injured every season for the last two or three. “Tottenham have the new stadium as well which is a pul...
Newcastle and Everton reportedly want a player who thinks he can be like Beckham
According to The Daily Star, Newcastle United, Everton and West Ham United are interested in signing Andreas Pereira from Manchester United in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that United are ready to sell the 24-year-old midfielder this summer in order to fund a move for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. The report has claimed that Newcastle, Everton and West Ham all are monitoring the situation of the £45,000-a-week Brazil international. Stats According to WhoScored, Pereira has made 18 starts and five substitute appearances in the Premier League for United so far this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists in the process. The 24-year-old has also made two starts and three substitute appearances in the Europa League for the Red Devils this campaign, scoring...
Report: Frank Lampard a big fan of one West Ham United player
According to Bleacher Report, Chelsea are interested in signing Declan Rice from West Ham United in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is a big fan of the England international’s personality, drive and commitment. However, according to the report, the Blues are exploring other options before an offer is made by the Premier League giants. Quality footballer Rice is a very good footballer who can operate as a defensive midfielder or as a central defender. The England international has grown and developed as a footballer over the past two seasons, and is now widely regarded as one of the best young players in the Premier League. Leaving West Ham United West Ham are an established club in the Premier League, but there is a strong chance that the...
‘I would love to be part of it’ – Celtic star drops exciting hint about his future, fans will love it
Odsonne Edouard has claimed that he would love to be a part of the Celtic squad that could win the tenth Scottish Premier League title in a row next season. He said (via Daily Record): “Winning 10 in a row is very important for the club, the players and the fans. Of course, I would love to be part of it. No one knows what will happen in the future but I want to be a part of it. “My first target right now is to play football again after so much time away from the pitch. I only set personal targets for myself once the season actually starts. “At the moment, I am still under contract with Celtic and my priority is to get back playing again. In the future, we will see what happens.” The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from Parkhead in the recent months and if he stays for the next s...
Report: Mourinho’s tactical plan could see 27-yr-old Spurs ace benched against Man Utd
Tottenham winger Lucas Moura could be dropped against Manchester United. According to Football Insider, Jose Mourinho could use a 4-3-3 system against his old club and it will be difficult to accommodate the Brazilian in the starting lineup. Kane, Son and Bergwijn could start ahead of Moura when the Londoners take on Manchester United. It will be interesting to see what happens when the two teams meet. Even if Moura doesn’t get to start against the Red Devils, he is still a very good player who will make an impact when he comes on. Apparently, Mourinho is looking to use three midfielders to control the play. It would make sense given the fact that United have a strong midfield. The likes of Pogba, Fred and Bruno Fernandes are all top-class players and Spurs will need bodies in the midfield...
Newcastle and Leeds-linked player reportedly not heeding Kylian Mbappe advice
Newcastle United and Leeds United-linked Tanguy Kouassi has reportedly made his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. According to 90min, PSG wanted Kouassi to sign a new contract this summer and then loan him out to Leeds in the Championship in England for the 2020-21 campaign. Le10 Sport have claimed that Newcastle are planning to bring the 18-year-old defender to St. James’ Park on a free transfer. RMC Sport have reported today that the teenager will not sign a professional contract with PSG. It has been reported that Kouassi will leave the French giants on a free transfer at the end of the month. The report has added that the France Under-18 international will not join AC Milan or RB Leipzig. PSG Sporting Director Leonardo, Kylian Mbappe and Presnel Kimpembe all tried to c...
Report: Everton still interested in defender, but Wolves are leading the race
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Everton and Aston Villa are among the clubs interested in signing Jamie Hamilton. It has been reported that Everton, Villa, Burnley and Fulham were keen on Hamilton in the January transfer window and are still interested in securing his services this summer. However, according to the report, Liverpool and Wolves are at the front of the queue for the signature of Hamilton Academical defender and are leading the race for the 18-year-old. The report has added that the Reds plan to place the teenager in their development squad. The Daily Record reported only last month that Hamilton has signed up for the Scottish club for another season. One for the future Hamilton has already made his debut for the Hamilton first team, and the defende...
