General Football News
Man Utd stars reportedly want Villa star signed ahead of £75m man
Manchester United players are hoping to convince manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack Grealish this summer, according to The Telegraph. However, the Norwegian is keen on Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho instead and is looking to revive his interest in the England international after missing out on him last summer. Man Utd stars who have faced Grealish or played with him at England consider him an appealing summer signing. Both players are valued at around £75 million, and they do have admirers at Old Trafford as the club look to bolster their squad to mount a strong title challenge next term. Grealish is also on the radar of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, and the Spaniard regards him as one of the best players in the Premier League. The Villa s...
Jadon Sancho & Ian Wright react as Willock sends emotional goodbye message to Newcastle fans
Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock is returning to the London club following his loan spell at Newcastle United. The England youth international joined the Magpies in January, and he was in spectacular form to help the side to Premier League safety. Willock bagged eight goals in 14 league games, with seven of them coming on the bounce. The 21-year-old matched one of Alan Shearer’s records, becoming the first Newcastle player to find the back of the net in seven consecutive Premier League games since 1996. Willock had scored only once in 40 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, but he opened his Magpies account 16 minutes into his debut against Southampton. He did not score in his next six league games, but he found his goalscoring boots towards the business end of the campaign. Willock was o...
England international set to miss Euro 2020 after knee surgery
Nick Pope is set to undergo minor knee surgery which will keep him out of this summer’s European Championships, reports the Athletic. Pope has been one of Burnley’s standouts over the last couple of seasons. He finished as the runner-up in the Golden Glove in the 2019/20 season, keeping 15 clean sheets. This form has earned him several call ups to the England national team, and he has made seven appearances in total for the Three Lions. He was expected to be in Gareth Southgate’s squad for Euro 2020. However, the 29-year-old will now miss the tournament due to surgery on his knee, reports the Athletic. What does this mean for Euro 2020? Pope has made seven appearances for England Many have been calling for Pope to start, but Southgate has often trusted Jordan Pickford in his first XI. Duri...
Ancelotti reportedly had to separate Everton duo after Man City game following scuffle
According to The Daily Mirror, Everton forward Richarlison and Mason Holgate had to be separated as Manchester City celebrated following yesterday’s 5-0 thrashing at the Etihad Stadium, with the former pulled off by an irate Carlo Ancelotti. The Toffees were poor from start to finish against the Premier League champions, with Gylfi Sigurdsson’s missed penalty when they were 2-0 down compounding their woes. Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus put Man City ahead 15 minutes into the game, and Everton had the chance to halve the deficit when Ruben Dias brought down Richarlison 10 minutes away from the break. However, Sigurdsson’s attempt was saved by Ederson, and Phil Foden punished the visitors for it eight minutes into the restart with the hosts’ third of the evening. Sergio Aguero came off th...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer urges Manchester United forward to ‘make the most of his talent’
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted for Anthony Elanga, who bagged his maiden senior goal in the Premier League clash at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Solskjaer picked a side with youth and experience for the final matchday of the campaign, considering the club have a Europa League final against Villarreal in midweek. Elanga opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 13th minute, and it came about from a superb teasing cross from Daniel James from the left flank. Nelson Semedo levelled the scores for Wolves in the 39th minute, but before the interval, Juan Mata scored from the penalty spot in probably his farewell appearance. United held on for a 2-1 victory at the Molineux Stadium, which ensured that they went unbeaten on the road for the entire league campaign. ...
Celtic reportedly keen on terminating midfielder’s contract
According to French journalist Ignazio Genuardi, Celtic are considering reaching a mutual termination agreement with French midfielder Olivier Ntcham. Compte tenu de la situation économique, le Celtic Glasgow pourrait carrément le libérer. Il s’agit de se séparer absolument d’un gros contrat, surtout que Ntcham a vu sa cote considérablement chuter ces derniers mois. — Ignazio Genuardi (@IgnazioGenuardi) May 22, 2021 The 25-year-old has just a year left on his current deal and is currently on loan at Ligue 1 outfit Marseille. Andre Villas-Boas tendered his resignation in February after the club signed Ntcham, and both club and manager eventually parted ways a few days later. The Frenchman joined Marseille for the rest of the season with an option to buy in January, but they have decided not...
Mikel Arteta provides fresh update on Martin Odegaard’s future at Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an update on Martin Odegaard’s future following the club’s 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion. The Gunners ended the league campaign on a positive note with five successive wins, but they still failed to qualify for European football. Odegaard ended the season with assists against Crystal Palace and Brighton, and he is now expected to return to Real Madrid. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Arteta was asked whether the Gunners could re-sign Odegaard following his short-term loan deal. The Spaniard was unsure over the possibility but was hopeful that Odegaard would choose the club this summer if he leaves the Bernabeu Stadium. He told football.london: “I don’t know – it’s not in our hands. He has adapted really well to...
Saint-Maximin reminds Fulham of their relegation dig at NUFC in four-word tweet
Newcastle United will be playing in the Premier League again next season after finishing the 2020-21 campaign in 12th place. The Magpies picked up 45 points, finishing 17 points above the relegation zone after an impressive run of form during the business end of the campaign. Fulham were tipped to beat Newcastle to survival earlier in the campaign, but the Craven Cottage outfit flattered to deceive and eventually finished in 18th place. The London club mocked the St. James’ Park outfit back in August 2016 following their drop to the Championship, sending this message to them on Twitter following a 1-0 loss in their opening game of the 2016-17 campaign in the second division. Welcome to the @SkyBetChamp @NUFC #FFC #COYW pic.twitter.com/MDdHewACNQ — Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) August 5,...
Thomas Tuchel provides injury update on Edouard Mendy after Villa defeat
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has provided an injury update on goalkeeper Edouard Mendy following the club’s 2-1 Premier League defeat at Aston Villa. The Senegal international slammed into the frame of the goal while trying to save Bertrand Traore’s goal in the 43rd minute, and he was substituted at the interval. The Blues ended up with a disappointing 2-1 defeat at Villa Park, but still qualified for the Champions League in fourth as Leicester City finished one point behind them. The Foxes were leading 2-1 against Tottenham Hotspur in the 52nd minute, but Spurs made a terrific comeback to win 4-2 at the King Power Stadium. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Tuchel revealed that Mendy has pain in his ribs, and will be assessed ahead of the Champions League final against Manchest...
‘He’s actually going’, ‘gone’ – Some Spurs fans react to what Kane’s wife’s posted on Instagram
Some Tottenham Hotspur fans are afraid they might have seen the last of Harry Kane following today’s 4-2 victory over Leicester City. The 27-year-old reportedly wants to leave at the end of the campaign as he eyes silverware and regular Champions League football, and Spurs qualifying for the inaugural Europa League conference and winning the Golden Boot would not have changed his mind. Kane and Son Heung-min and Dele Alli were locked in a warm embrace after the game, and his wife took to Instagram to react thus to the clip. Tottenham fans think that could mean goodbye, with some of them taking to Twitter to react thus: He should leave as the hero he is and win the trophies he deserves. We’ve been blessed to have him for so long! — Twiterati (@JamesSouthend) May 23, 2021 lets be really , th...
Liverpool star has reportedly told pals he fears missing out on England’s Euros squad
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson returned to training on Friday for his first proper football session since February. The 30-year-old is working his way back to full fitness after recovering from the groin surgery he had three months ago. Henderson missed most of the second half of the campaign, and the Liverpool star fears he could be omitted from England’s European Championship squad. According to The Sun, the midfielder has told close pals he is deeply concerned that his return to training may have come too late for him to make Gareth Southgate’s 26-man list. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reckons he has a chance, but Southgate may not be keen on taking someone lacking match fitness and rhythm to the Euros when other options are available. England have two friendly games scheduled aga...
‘It’d be a shame’ – Thierry Henry sends message to Tottenham’s Harry Kane
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has sent a message to Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane as the England international seeks to leave north London this summer. The 27-year-old wants silverware and regular Champions League football, and Spurs have not delivered the latter since 2018. They will also be playing outside of Europe’s elite competition again next season, and Kane has had enough. The Tottenham star wants to join Manchester City, but whether the Premier League champions are ready to break the bank for him is unclear. It is believed that between £100-150 million could be enough to force Spurs’ hands, and Henry believes it would be a shame if Kane does not win a trophy before his career ends. However, the former Gunners hitman claims Tottenham are not entirely to blame as the player hi...
