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‘I’m extremely thankful to everyone’ – Kane sends message ahead of Leicester clash
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has scooped a hat-trick of end-of-season awards following a fine individual campaign with the North London outfit in 2020-21. The 27-year-old has emerged as Spurs’ One Hotspur Members’ Player of the Season, Junior Members’ Player of the Season and Official Supporters’ Clubs’ Player of the Season. Kane currently has 32 goals and 16 assists across 48 appearances in all competitions this term, and he is looking to pip Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to the Premier League Golden Boot. The wantaway Tottenham star is tied with the Egyptian, with 22 league goals each to their names ahead of today’s final round of games. Kane will hope to clinch his third Golden Boot when Spurs visit Leicester City, and he has sent a message ahead of the clash. “It’s great – I’m extr...
Manager Pep Guardiola admires reportedly has potential Newcastle move in his sights
Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce is not looking to quit this summer despite not being a fans’ favourite. The Magpies supporters are not keen on his style of play, and given the quality of some of the players they have, they believe the squad would be punching above their weight with an attacking manager in the dugout. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has been linked with Burnley’s Sean Dyche, and Bruce should be looking over his shoulders following a report from The Sun. The tabloid claims that former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is willing to wait for a Premier League job as he thinks he has proved himself since taking the Blades to a top-ten finish in his first season in the top-flight. West Bromwich Albion want him to replace Sam Allardyce and help them return to the Premier ...
Spurs star reportedly could be replaced with 23y/o Bielsa admires in Southgate’s Euros squad
According to The Sun, the ankle injury of Manchester United’s Harry Maguire plus form concerns about Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Dier have led to England manager Gareth Southgate suddenly looking at other options. The Three Lions’ 26-man squad for the European Championship will be announced on Tuesday, and the boss could be naming a shock inclusion in order to solve his defensive headaches. With two of his regulars from the Russia 2018 World Cup squad likely to miss out, Brighton’s Ben White is a player who has reportedly caught Southgate’s eye the most. The 23-year-old is in line for a surprising England call-up ahead of Tuesday’s announcement after impressing with Leeds United last season and hitting the ground running in the top-flight with the Seagulls. Southgate ran the rule over White e...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury boost, but key player could miss Aston Villa clash
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel provided an injury update on three players ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa on the road. The Blues recently returned to winning ways with a 2-1 league triumph over Leicester City at home, which saw them jump to third in the standings. They are scheduled to face the Villans in the final matchday tomorrow, and ahead of the game, Tuchel delivered positive news on the fitness front. Andreas Christensen, Kai Havertz and N’Golo Kante have all been sidelined with hamstring injuries recently, but two of them could feature at Villa Park. Tuchel confirmed that Christensen has returned to full training without any setbacks, while Havertz is expected to be involved in today’s session. He told Chelseafc.com on Friday: “Andreas Christensen will be ...
Report suggests how much NUFC could be tempted to sell Saint-Maximin for
AS Roma incoming manager Jose Mourinho reportedly wants Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin this summer as he prepares to take Italy by storm following his unceremonious departure from Tottenham Hotspur. The Serie A outfit were keen on signing the Frenchman while he was at Saint-Etienne, and their new boss did confess to liking the Magpies star prior to his move to St. James’ Park in 2019 due to electric pace. Saint-Maximin is arguably Newcastle’s best player and they are not likely to cash in on him except a very juicy bid is tabled. According to Sportsmail, suitors would have to break the bank to have a chance of landing the 24-year-old as the SJP outfit value him at around £70 million. They want to shoo clubs off their prime sellable asset, and whether Roma or anybody would be k...
Liverpool reportedly will sell ‘brilliant’ centre-back this summer on one condition
According to The Sun, Liverpool will sell centre-back Nat Phillips this summer if they receive a major offer for him. The £10 million-rated defender has been in fine form in the injury-enforced absences of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, featuring in 16 Premier League games thus far. However, the trio will be returning to full fitness ahead of next season and Phillips could spend a lot of time on the bench as a result. The 24-year-old has caught the eye of other Premier League clubs due to his impressive run of form in the Liverpool defence, and the club could be tempted to cash in on him with RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate expected to join them this summer. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is a fan of Phillips, dubbing the academy graduate ‘brilliant and extremely smart’ last mon...
‘Wants to return home’ – WHUFC chief comments on £300k-a-wk man Moyes really likes
Shanghai SIPG forward Marko Arnautovic has been linked with a return to the Premier League this summer, with West Ham United one of the clubs interested in him. The 32-year-old handed in a transfer request in the summer of 2019, demanding to leave the Hammers just six months after signing a four-year contract extension. West Ham had knocked back a £45 million bid for Arnautovic in January 2019 but were forced to accept a £23m bid a few months later. The Austrian international sent a come-and-get-me-plea to West Ham last April and was also looking to return during the last January transfer window. Arnautovic seems to be eyeing a return ahead of the summer, but vice-chairman Karren Brady appears to have ruled out the possibility. “The Austrian and his feckless agent-brother decided riches of...
Journalist claims West Ham are interested in 34-goal hitman Man City are scouting
According to Goal journalist Ronan Murphy, West Ham United are interested in signing RB Salzburg striker Patson Daka this summer. Manager David Moyes wants to bring in a direct replacement for Sebastien Haller ahead of next season after failing to in January. The Zambian could be perfect for the Hammers, although fierce competition is expected for his signature in the coming weeks. Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig want to replace Alexander Sorloth with Daka, and the sister clubs often consider themselves first ahead of other suitors during transfers. RB Leipzig want to replace Alexander Sørloth with Red Bull Salzburg’s Patson Daka. West Ham are also interested in Daka. #RBL #RBS #WHUFC https://t.co/6FjdjqsPOW — Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) May 22, 2021 Manchester City are also scouting the 2...
UCL finalists reportedly want £90m Hammers star, could use £40m forward as makeweight
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is a fan of West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, and he will recommend him to director Marina Granovskaia ahead of the summer transfer window. Former Blues boss Frank Lampard wanted the 22-year-old, and his successor is now looking to revive the club’s interest in the Hammers star. The London Stadium outfit now value Rice at around £90 million, with Manchester City and Manchester United also interested in snapping him up. However, Chelsea would not meet their asking price and could look to use £40m-rated Tammy Abraham as a makeweight. West Ham manager David Moyes wants the England international striker but has admitted his side cannot afford the Blues demands. Chelsea are also looking to part ways with Ross Barkley – another play...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Leicester City vs Tottenham Hotspur
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for Sunday’s Premier League clash between Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are no longer in control of their top-four destiny after the 2-1 league defeat at Chelsea in midweek, where they were second-best for most of the game. They face a must-win situation against Spurs in the final matchday tomorrow, but the result won’t be sufficient if Chelsea and Liverpool win their respective matches. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur also need to come up with the three points to ensure that they will be playing European football for another season. A victory could see them qualify for the Europa League, if sixth-placed West Ham United lose against Southampton at the London Stadium tomorrow. Otherwise, it...
‘I don’t think’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fears £190,000-a-week star will miss Europa League final
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Harry Maguire is unlikely to be fit in time for the Europa League final against Villarreal next week. The England international suffered an ankle injury in the 3-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa this month, and he has since missed three games. Earlier last week, Solskjaer was optimistic about the £190,000-a-week star being fit for the final against Villarreal, but he has now ruled out the chances of that happening. He told Manutd.com: “He’s walking, but it’s a long way from walking to running.” “To be honest, I don’t think we’ll see him in Gdansk, no. I will give him until Tuesday night, the last training session, to see if he can be out there. Ligaments take time to heal. “He is a leader – before the fans came in, I th...
‘Favourite as of today’ – Fabrizio Romano reveals the ‘main option’ to replace Espirito Santo
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo will leave the club at the end of the season after four years in charge. The Portuguese helped the Midlands outfit secure Premier League promotion in his first season at Molineux, guiding them to seventh-placed finishes in the last two campaigns. Wolves can only finish as high as 12th place this term or end up in 15th in the table if results do not go their way on the final day of the campaign on Sunday, but Nuno will be leaving as a hero nonetheless. The club are already lining up replacements, and according to Sky Sports journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, they have contacted former Benfica manager Bruno Lage as the main option to replace succeed the Portuguese. Wolves have contacted former Benfica manager Bruno Lage as ‘main ...
