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Alan Shearer’s three-word reaction as Steve Bruce pips Leeds boss to award
Newcastle United head coach has emerged as April’s Premier League manager of the month after guiding his side to two wins and two victories last month. The Magpies picked up eight points which proved enough in eventually steering them to safety, and not many would have seen them impressing against the calibre of opposition they faced. Newcastle started the month with a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur before securing impressive wins over Burnley and West Ham United. The St. James’ Park outfit ended April with a 1-1 draw with Liverpool, and they are now set to play Premier League football next season after March’s relegation scare. Newcastle boss pipped Leeds United’s Marcelo Bielsa, Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and West Bromwich Albion’s Sam Allardyce to the gong, and former ...
SL View: Leeds could strike gold as they eye £50m hitman on Man Utd radar
Leeds United are interested in Slavia Prague forward Abdallah Sima ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. The 19-year-old has been in fine form this term, scoring 19 goals in 36 games across all competitions. Sima’s form has not only attracted Leeds, with Everton, Arsenal, Manchester United, West Ham United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus also keen on the Senegalese. Slavia have already received a £25 million bid for the forward from an unnamed club, but they value him at £50m after slapping that price on his head in January. However, they are expected to accept a lesser fee this summer, and Leeds should not hesitate to go after his signature. Sima has excelled playing on the wings for the Czech giants, and Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa could utilise his q...
Barcelona considering Ajax boss to replace Ronald Koeman
Barcelona are reportedly lining up Erik ten Hag if they replace current manager Ronald Koeman. Koeman returned to Barcelona this summer, having spent six incredibly successful years at the club during his playing career. In those six years, he won four La Liga titles, one European Cup and one Copa del Rey. The Dutchman arrived at an incredibly turbulent time at Camp Nou. The club had been plunged into financial turmoil by then-president Josep Maria Bartomeu, they had just ended the season without a trophy, Bayern Munich had humiliated them 8-2 in the Champions League quarter-finals, and star man Lionel Messi had handed in a transfer request. Koeman helped Barcelona end their mini trophy drought Koeman had a difficult start to life as manager of La Blaugrana, but managed to somewhat turn th...
Leeds man reportedly on the verge of signing new Elland Road deal amidst Spurs links
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa is on the verge of agreeing a new deal at Elland Road, according to The Telegraph. The Argentine’s current contract ends at the end of the season, and he has been linked with succeeding Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs are weighing up a move for Bielsa as they narrow down their list ahead of interviewing candidates for the job. However, the latest reports will end fears that the Leeds boss could walk away once his contract ends. The 65-year-old has signed one-year contracts ahead of every season since joining the Yorkshire giants in the summer of 2018, and he is now expected to do so once the campaign ends. Tottenham will have to strike Bielsa’s name off their target list from the look of things, and Leeds fans will be delighted with the late...
Borussia Dortmund reportedly big admirers of West Ham attacker as they eye move
According to The Sun, Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are big admirers of West Ham United loanee Jesse Lingard and are eyeing a summer swoop. The Manchester United attacking midfielder has caught the eyes of suitors since impressing with the Hammers. Lingard has nine goals and three assists in 13 Premier League appearances for West Ham since joining in January, and while manager David Moyes would love to sign the £20 million-rated England international permanently, his £100,000-a-week deal could hamper a deal. Man Utd could now use the attacker in a deal to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford should the Hammers opt against a permanent deal at the end of the season. Dortmund want around £100m for the winger, but that price could be brought down significantly with the inclusion of Lingard...
Two former Manchester United players urge club to bring back Cristiano Ronaldo
Two former Manchester United players have encouraged the club to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. Ronaldo has been at Juventus for three seasons, and recently hit his 100th goal for the club. During this time, he has won two league titles and a Serie A Player of the Year award, and is on course for his first Golden Boot in Italy. Ronaldo celebrates one of his 100 goals for Juventus However, things haven’t been so great this season for the Bianconeri. Andrea Pirlo’s men look on course to miss out on Champions League football. In addition, they have not progressed past the quarter-finals of the competition since Ronaldo arrived, being eliminated by Ajax, Lyon, and Porto respectively. As of now, the forward’s future is uncertain. He has just one year left on his contract, and will proba...
Zinedine Zidane prepared to leave Real Madrid this summer – Juventus and France interested
Zinedine Zidane will quit his job in charge of Real Madrid this summer, according to a report by the Daily Mail. Zidane first took charge of his former club back in January 2016 following the dismissal of previous manager Rafa Benitez. The Frenchman had worked with the club’s B team for the two years prior to his appointment. In his managerial debut season, he helped the club win the Champions League, defeating local rivals Atletico Madrid in the final on penalties. He followed this up with another European title the next season, becoming the first club to ever win back-to-back Champions Leagues. In the same season, he secured the club’s first La Liga title since 2012. Zidane has won three Champions Leagues as a manager The next year, he won a third straight Champions League trophy, beatin...
Spurs reportedly weighing up move for manager Pochettino called ‘my football father’
Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa in their search for Jose Mourinho’s permanent replacement, according to Football Insider. Spurs have been linked with many names since the Portuguese was shown the exit door last month, and the Argentine is one of the latest to be linked with the job. Bielsa is in his third season at Leeds and his deal expires at the end of the campaign. The 65-year-old has only signed one-year contracts since joining the Elland Road side, and he is expected to do so again this summer. That would not stop Spurs from sounding him out, and it remains to be seen whether they can get him interviewed as they prepare to talk to candidates in the coming days. Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is also on Tottenham’s rada...
Barcelona contact Tottenham’s reported manager target about replacing Koeman
Barcelona have contacted the representatives of Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick to ask about his availability this summer, according to ESPN. The Catalans could replace Ronald Koeman at the end of the season after what has been an underwhelming campaign, and they have also been linked with former midfielder Xavi. However, the Al Sadd SC manager signed a new two-year extension yesterday, potentially ruling out a return to Camp Nou. 🗣 Xavi: “I’m proud to continue at Al-Sadd. We achieved a lot together, scored goals, won matches and titles, and we are all very proud of this success. Getting this kind of support is the best thing any coach can get.”#AlSadd #XAVI2023 pic.twitter.com/lFpXrjofGP — 🏆 #75 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد (@AlsaddSC) May 12, 2021 Landing Flick is also n...
Frank Lampard becomes favourite for Crystal Palace job
Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has emerged as the favourite to take over at Crystal Palace if Roy Hodgson leaves this summer. Hodgson arrived at Crystal Palace in September 2017, taking charge after the nightmare start made by Frank de Boer. This was a chance for the former Liverpool manager to rebuild his reputation, having led the England national team through a disastrous Euro 2016 campaign. Hodgson is on course for another mid-table finish with Crystal Palace After a horrible opening seven games, Hodgson turned things around at Selhurst Park, guiding the club to a respectable 11th place finish. Since then, the Eagles have finished in 12th and 14th. This season, they look on course to settle in the same area of the table, currently residing in 13th place with three games remaining. O...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms £190,000-a-week star is out injured for rest of league season
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an injury update on Harry Maguire ahead of the Premier League clash against Liverpool on Thursday. The England international sustained an ankle injury during the Aston Villa game last weekend, and he subsequently missed yesterday’s game against Leicester City. In a press conference earlier today, Solskjaer highlighted that Maguire suffered an ankle ligament injury, but has managed to avoid a fracture. He added that Maguire will miss rest of the league season, and the club will try their best to get him fit for the Europa League final against Villarreal. He told Manutd.com: “The good news was it wasn’t broken. There was no fracture, but a ligament injury, of course, is serious as well. If I’m very positive – that’s maybe stretching...
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus facing two-year Champions League ban
UEFA have issued a warning to Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus if they continue to persevere with the European Super League. Those three were part of a group of 12 clubs that broke away from UEFA and formed the European Super League last month, along with Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Arsenal. The announcement sent the world of football into a frenzy. Fans protested against the proposal, while players and pundits spoke out against the idea. Arsenal fans protest against the owners The idea collapsed two days later. Chelsea were the first team to pull out, with the other five English clubs soon following. Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, and Inter Milan withdrew shortly afterwards. However, Real Madrid, Ba...
