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Journalist claims Villa are leading the race for defender Liverpool & Solskjaer want
Aston Villa are leading the race for Dundee United defender Kerr Smith, according to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon. Aston Villa. Lead race for young Scott Kerr at Dundee United. Man U Liverpool Leicester and Southampton all had a look. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 9, 2021 Manchester United, Liverpool, Leicester City and Southampton are also interested in signing the 16-year-old. However, it appears that he is keen on moving to Villa Park ahead of other places this summer and a deal in the region of £500,000 could be sealed in the coming weeks. Smith has played thrice for Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this term, and that is very impressive given his age. Villa are looking to have one of the best youth teams in England, and have recently made some top recruitment to that effect. W...
Fabrizio Romano: £30m Spurs target has agreed personal terms with Leicester
Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare has agreed personal terms with Leicester City since February, according to Sky Sports journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Boubacary Soumaré has agreed personal terms with Leicester since February. #LCFC are close to complete the agreement with Lille to sign the midfielder on a permanent deal, negotiations ongoing. 🔵🦊 #Leicester https://t.co/8efrfdX01e — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 8, 2021 The Foxes are close to reaching an agreement with the Ligue 1 outfit and negotiations are ongoing ahead of the summer transfer window. The news will come as a huge blow for Tottenham Hotspur as they were also keeping tabs on Soumare. The Daily Star revealed last month that Spurs have also registered strong interest in the £30 million...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Manchester City vs Chelsea
BBC Football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. The Cityzens and Blues booked their spots in the final of the Champions League in midweek after aggregate wins over Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. Before the final on May 29, they will face a dress rehearsal in the league tomorrow, but the match has significance for both clubs for different reasons. The Cityzens need a maximum of two points to secure a third league title in four seasons, and they will be aiming to get the job done against the Blues. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel’s side are yet to cement their top-four place in the league despite their sublime run of form in recent months. The Blues are three points ahead of fifth-place...
‘Outstanding’: Thomas Tuchel heaps praise on Chelsea star, compares Phil Foden to him
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel heaped praise on midfielder Mason Mount ahead of the club’s Premier League clash against Manchester City on Saturday. Mount has been an integral part of the Blues line-up, flourishing in the final third since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as the manager in January. He has registered seven goals with Tuchel at the helm, with one of those coming in the midweek Champions League clash against Real Madrid. The Blues won 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final tie on Wednesday, cementing their spot in the final with a 3-1 aggregate triumph. Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s game, Tuchel was asked about Mount and Foden, and he was full of praise for the England internationals. He added that he believes that Foden has similar qualities to Mount, who he described as ‘outs...
Some Spurs stars reportedly back move for boss Guardiola called ‘best English manager’
Some Tottenham Hotspur players would back a move for Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter as his style of play has left a lasting impression on them, according to football.london. The Seagulls boss is on the list of recommendations of Spurs technical performance director Steve Hitchen as they search for Jose Mourinho’s permanent replacement. However, a move for him would prove difficult from the look of things. Brighton’s deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber has insisted that there is absolutely no way Potter would be allowed to leave the club. The 45-year-old has also ruled out a potential move to Tottenham. Sportslens View Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola dubbed the Brighton boss as the best English manager in the world earlier this season, and not many will...
West Ham reportedly send scouts to watch 22-goal hitman Spurs are tracking
Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are both keen on Besiktas forward Cyle Larin ahead of the summer transfer window, according to 90min. Spurs want a new striker with Carlos Vinicius set to return to Benfica at the end of the season after his loan spell following an unimpressive Premier League campaign. There is also growing uncertainty over Harry Kane’s future at the club. Larin has scored 22 goals and assisted another four across the Super Lig and Cup this term, and his ability to play as a number 9 and on both wings has impressed West Ham and their London rivals. David Moyes’ side have sent scouts to run the rule over the Canadian international, and he is not expected to cost an arm and leg with just a little over one year left on his contract. The 26-year-old bagged 43 league goals ...
European Super League clubs set to be given hefty fine by Premier League
The Premier League plans to punish the six clubs that attempted to break away and form a new European Super League with a substantial fine, reports the Telegraph. On April 18, it was announced that 12 of Europe’s biggest clubs had planned to break away from the Champions League and form a new European Super League. The clubs involved were Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan. Florentino Perez and Andrea Agnelli were at the heart of the negotiations The idea was met with widespread outrage from the footballing world. Fans gathered outside grounds to protest, while top players and pundits were critical of the idea. Some of the game’s governing bodies threatened bans for ...
Graham Potter insists he’s happy at Brighton amid Tottenham links
Graham Potter has played down reports that he could be set to replace Jose Mourinho at Tottenham Hotspur, insisting he’s happy at Brighton & Hove Albion. Tottenham are in the hunt for a new manager after Mourinho was sacked in April, less than a week before the club’s Carabao Cup final. Former midfielder Ryan Mason has taken temporary charge and won both of his two league games against Southampton and Sheffield United, although he was beaten at Wembley by Manchester City. Ryan Mason took over from Mourinho in April Several names have been mentioned as potential successors to Mourinho, although it doesn’t seem like an announcement is close. Julian Nagelsmann was the number one target, but he has instead gone to Bayern Munich, while Ajax’s Erik ten Hag has renewed his contract in Amsterd...
Martin Keown slams Arsenal star who lost possession 15 times vs Villarreal
Former Arsenal star Martin Keown was critical of the performance of midfielder Thomas Partey following the club’s Europa League semi-final exit at the hands of Villarreal. The Gunners suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg at El Madrigal, and they needed to score at least once at the Emirates Stadium to have any chance of progressing to the final. However, the north London club failed to find the back of the net, and it was another frustrating display, where they misfired with the limited chances on goal. Mikel Arteta opted to play with a single defensive midfielder in Thomas Partey for the game, and the Ghanaian was guilty of squandering possession regularly. He lost possession 15 times over the course of 90 minutes, and most of those occasions were in the defensive third, but Villarreal ...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises two Manchester United stars after 3-2 Roma defeat
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer levied special praise on David de Gea and Edinson Cavani following the club’s progress to the Europa League final. The Red Devils had a handy 6-2 lead over Roma after the first leg at Old Trafford, but they were far from their best at Stadio Olimpico as they lost 3-2. They were guilty of squandering possession on numerous occasions in the defensive third, and De Gea produced a superb display in goal. The Spaniard has lost his place in the league, but showed his quality between the sticks with 10 saves. He was quite often at the right place to block shots. Meanwhile, Cavani continued his fine scoring form with a goal in either half in Rome, which helped United maintain a healthy aggregate lead. Speaking after the game, Solskjaer was impressed w...
‘Impressive’: Barcelona star talks about Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland
In an interview with Sport1, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen spoke about the progress made by Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland. Haaland has immensely built his reputation over the past one-and-a-half seasons and is currently regarded as one of the best centre-forwards in the world. The 20-year-old has already been linked with some of Europe’s elite clubs including the Blaugrana, who are eyeing a new striker. When asked about Haaland, ter Stegen said that he has been impressed by the style of play and scoring record of the Norwegian international. There has been speculation that he could leave Dortmund if they fail to make the top four, but ter Stegen feels Haaland could continue his development in Germany for another year. He added that any club which succeeds in s...
Ed Sheeran to sponsor Ipswich Town’s shirts from next season
Pop star Ed Sheeran is set to sponsor Ipswich Town’s shirts ahead of next season. Sheeran is local to Ipswich and has often declared himself as a supporter of the Tractor Boys. He has often been spotted at Portman Road and donates to charities in Ipswich. 💙#itfc pic.twitter.com/hqXOFlZn2d — Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) May 6, 2021 The singer, who is estimated to be the 22nd highest-selling artist of all time, has agreed to sponsor his local club for the 2021/22 season. The Athletic reports that the titles of his albums will appear on the shirts, reading ‘+-=÷x’. As quoted by the Athletic, Sheeran said: “The football club is a big part of the local community, and this is my way of showing my support. “I have always enjoyed my trips to Portman Road, and I’m looking forward to going...
