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‘Does that mean he’s leaving, pls stay’ – Some NUFC fans react to ASM’s post
Newcastle United attacking midfielder Allan Saint-Maximin has been linked with Roma, with the Italians’ new manager Jose Mourinho an admirer of his style of play. The Frenchman is expected to attract more suitors this summer, but the Magpies are not looking to let their best player leave after just two seasons. Newcastle currently value Saint-Maximin at around £70 million, and that is likely to scare off Roma and other interested clubs. The 24-year-old ended 2020-21 with three goals and four assists in 25 Premier League games, but he brings more than his contributions in the final third to the table. The winger gets Newcastle fans off their seats with his pace and ability to beat his markers with ease, and it is not surprising to hear that Mourinho wants him. Saint-Maximin took to Instagra...
EPL-winning manager linked with Tottenham job has reportedly resigned, he recently won another title
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want Italian manager Antonio Conte, with La Stampa claiming they have offered him a €20 million-a-year deal. The 51-year-old is said to have been promised quality recruitment if he joins Spurs, and he has now resigned as Inter Milan manager, according to Italian journalist Alfio Musmarra. Antonio Conte non è più l’allenatore dell’Inter. Grazie di tutto Mister. — Alfio Musmarra (@IlMusmy) May 26, 2021 While there is no official confirmation yet as at the time of this publication, Telefoot la chaine journalist Simone Rovera has vouched for his Italian counterpart, and it will be interesting to see whether it is indeed true. En attendant l’officialisation…c’est le bien informé @IlMusmy qui donne l’info : Antonio Conte n’est plus l’entraîneur de l’Inter…. https://t...
‘Thank you for your support’ – Spurs man sends message as appointment ends
Tottenham Hotspur under-23s manager Ryan Mason was appointed as the first-team manager on an interim basis following the departure of Jose Mourinho last month. The 29-year-old kicked off his stint in the dugout with a 2-1 win over Southampton, but could not help Spurs end their 13-year trophy drought, with Manchester City narrowly pipping his side to the FA Cup title four days later. Tottenham lost two and won three of their next five games under Mason, clinching seventh place in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa Conference League. The North Londoners are looking to bring in a permanent manager this summer, and the 29-year-old has ended his role as interim boss. Mason is proud to have been in charge of his childhood club for a little over a month, and has taken to Twitter to mes...
Spurs ‘behind possible divorce between’ managerial target & club, offering €20m-per-yr
It seems Tottenham Hotspur are ready to break the bank in order to lure Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte to N17. According to La Stampa, Spurs are behind the possible divorce between the Italian boss and the Serie A winners, and are offering a deal that is worth up to €20 million per year in wages. Real Madrid are also keen on Conte with Zinedine Zidane linked with an exit, but Tottenham are favourites in the race for the former Chelsea manager. La Stampa claims Spurs represent the most attractive offer as they are eyeing major recruitment which could be funded by their £140m TV rights money. The 51-year-old is said to be interested in the prospect of helping Tottenham return to their position as a top-four team in the Premier League. Sportslens View Landing Conte could come as a huge boo...
Spurs player reportedly considering terminating his contract & retiring after Euros
Wales international Gareth Bale is technically on loan at Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid until the end of June. The winger bagged a brace in Spurs’ 4-2 victory over Leicester City in the final game of the Premier League campaign on Sunday, helping the north Londoners qualify for the inaugural Europa Conference League as a result. Bale was coy when asked about his future after the game, insisting we will have to wait for his decision after the Euros as he ‘will just cause chaos if he says anything’. Spanish outlet ABC Deportes are claiming retirement is what the 31-year-old was hinting at. According to their report, Bale is considering negotiating a contract termination with Madrid and then retiring after Euro 2020. He returned to Spain immediately after Spurs’ game on Sunday, and is no...
Man City legend Yaya Toure sends classy message to Jack Grealish
Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish made his professional debut for the Midlands outfit seven years ago, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute for Ryan Bertrand in a 4-0 away Premier League loss to Manchester City. The 25-year-old took to Twitter earlier this month to reminisce about the day, making fun of himself for spending seven minutes chasing Man City legend Yaya Toure all over the pitch. Grealish remembers the tough task of playing against the Ivory Coast powerhouse vividly, and the former Barcelona star has finally replied to him, sending a classy message in the process: Sorry I only just saw this 🤣😅 Keep working hard – you’re doing great 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 https://t.co/W84aLj9XBd — Yaya Touré (@YayaToure) May 25, 2021 Grealish has...
Manager Levy reportedly wants after leaving Spurs chief impressed has joined another club
Tottenham Hotspur managerial target Gennaro Gattuso left his role as Napoli manager on Sunday. The Italian’s resignation was supposed to be a huge boost for Spurs’ managerial search, with chairman Daniel Levy said to be keen on him. Tottenham reportedly have the 43-year-old on their list of managerial candidates to replace Jose Mourinho after he impressed their chief. Levy reportedly has seen several Napoli matches and watched Gattuso closely. The Spurs chairman is said to have been impressed with the quality of the games and the quality of the ideas displayed by Gattuso’s former team against AC Milan and Roma. It is unknown whether he has made any move to sign the Milan legend, but he now has to look elsewhere for the top manager he wants. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, ...
SL View: LUFC have sent telling message to Southgate following Bamford’s Euros snub
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford scored 17 Premier League goals and made seven assists in 38 games in 2020-21. Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane was the only English forward involved in more goals than the 27-year-old, but his impressive campaign was not enough for England manager Gareth Southgate. The Three Lions boss has named his 33-man provisional list for the European Championship and Bamford has missed out. Kane, Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins, Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin made the list ahead of the Leeds star, and he would have been left gutted with Southgate’s decision. The Elland Road outfit are also not pleased with seeing their striker fail to make the provisional squad, taking to Twitter to react by posting a reel of all his top-flight g...
Fabrizio Romano shares Spurs’ plans for potential replacements for £100k-a-wk star
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan as a potential long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris, but the Frenchman is joining AC Milan instead. He has already completed his medicals ahead of a move to San Siro, and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Spurs were not in talks to sign him. The Italian claims the north Londoners have different goalkeeper targets, suggesting that they are still keen on signing one this summer. Mike Maignan has completed his medicals as new AC Milan player today – Donnarumma situation is set to be resolved soon. 🔴🇫🇷 #ACMilan Maignan is gonna sign until June 2026 – salary €2.8m per season, #THFC were not in talks to sign him as they’ve different GK targets. ⏳ — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRoman...
Gary Neville sends Euros message to Southgate about Grealish ahead of announcement
England manager Gareth Southgate will name his 26-man squad for this summer’s European Championship tomorrow, and Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish is expected to make the list. The 25-year-old missed 12 Premier League games this season due to injury, recently returning to full fitness and action. Grealish ended the season with six goals and 10 assists and has been linked to Manchester United and Manchester City ahead of the summer transfer window. The Villa star will hope to play a huge role and help fire the Three Lions to glory at the Euros, and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has sent a message to Southgate. When asked during a Q&A session on Twitter whether the attacking midfielder should be a starter for England at the tournament, the former Man Utd star replied: Yes in certa...
‘He’ll always be family’ – Klopp sends emotional message to departing Liverpool star
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is leaving Anfield after five years, and the Netherlands international is expected to join a club outside the Premier League as a free agent. The 30-year-old joined the Reds from Newcastle United in the summer of 2016, and he played a huge role in helping the team win the Champions League and Premier League. Wijnaldum featured in 236 games across all competitions for Liverpool, scoring 22 times. The box-to-box powerhouse was a key cog in manager Jurgen Klopp’s midfield, and replacing him could prove to be a daunting task. The German will miss Wijnaldum’s impact, reacting thus to his imminent departure ahead of yesterday’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace: 1/2 Jurgen Klopp fulsome in his praise of Gini Wijnaldum in programme notes: “Gini W...
‘If an opportunity arrives’ – Director says €40m man who said ‘yes’ to Leeds move could leave
Udinese director Pierpaolo Marino has admitted that Argentine midfielder and Leeds United target Rodrigo De Paul is likely to leave the Serie A outfit this summer. The 26-year-old is also wanted by Italian clubs Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan, Roma and Napoli, and more suitors could emerge for his signature in the summer. Leeds wanted De Paul last summer, and the player was also keen on a move, dropping a huge hint on social media by saying “yes” to an Elland Road move. Udinese’s €40 million asking price proved too steep for Marcelo Bielsa’s side, but it appears that the club could finally allow him to leave should he insist on it. “Obviously, he is a player whose name is on everyone’s lips,” Marino told DAZN (via football.italia). “We have the desire and strength to keep him, but if an o...
