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Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura reacts to Rangers winning the Premiership title
Celtic were looking to set a new record by winning the Scottish Premiership title for the 10th season in a row heading into the 2020-21 campaign, but Steven Gerrard’s Rangers had other ideas. The Ibrox outfit secured their first league title in a decade on March 7 and have gone 36 games without defeat this term. Rangers have been head and shoulders above Celtic, securing three victories and a draw over the Hoops during the league campaign this term. Sunday’s 4-1 win underlined the huge difference between the two sides, and former Parkhead favourite Shunsuke Nakamura has reacted to the Light Blues’ impressive campaign. “I still follow Celtic and watch the news and watch the games,” Nakamura told The Guardian. “I think Rangers were strong this season and deserved to win the championship. I h...
Thierry Henry confirms Arsenal takeover talks with Daniel Ek
Thierry Henry has confirmed that he is in talks with Spotify CEO Daniel Ek over launching a takeover bid for Arsenal. Arsenal’s current owners, the Kroenke family, have become increasingly unpopular during their time at the club. The fans believe that they do not have the club’s best interests at heart. Arsenal fans protest against the owners Following the recent European Super League debacle, many Arsenal fans protested against the Kroenkes’ ownership during their home clash with Everton, demanding them to sell their stake in the club. In response, Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek put forward his plans to buy the club. The Swede claims to have been an Arsenal fan since he was a child and has outlined plans to bring the Gunners back to the glory days. There were also reports that club ...
Thomas Tuchel provides injury update on two Chelsea stars, reveals plan to handle Sergio Ramos
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has provided an injury update on Antonio Rudiger and Mateo Kovacic ahead of the second leg of the Champions League semi-final tie against Real Madrid. The Blues secured a 1-1 draw at the Alfredo di Stefano Stadium last week, and they have the crucial away-goal advantage ahead of the return leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Ahead of the game, Tuchel confirmed that Rudiger is likely to return to action after missing the 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham with a facial injury sustained during the final minutes in Madrid. The German head coach revealed that his compatriot could make the starting line-up against Los Blancos, but will have to play with a face mask, which he is getting used to in training. He told Chelseafc.com: “For Toni, I think he will pl...
Spurs reportedly ready to sanction summer deal that costs £12m-a-yr in wages
According to Sportsmail, Tottenham Hotspur have first refusal to re-sign Gareth Bale on another season-long loan deal from Real Madrid, and chairman Daniel Levy will offer the club’s next permanent manager the chance to do so. The Wales international bagged a hat-trick in Sunday’s 4-0 demolition of Sheffield United, taking his tally to nine Premier League goals since arriving in the summer. Bale has now scored 14 goals and assisted seven others across all competitions, and Spurs feel that a second loan deal would benefit them. While it would cost them around another £12 million in wages to have the 31-year-old for another campaign as they pay £240,000-per-week of his Madrid wages, Tottenham believe the deal makes more sense compared to the cost signing a direct replacement will incur. Spor...
Spurs reportedly believe hiring ex-star Poch said has a football brain will appeal to fans
Ryan Mason is emerging as a serious contender to become the next Tottenham Hotspur manager, according to The Mirror. The 29-year-old was put in temporary charge of the first team until the end of the season following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho a fortnight ago. While he missed out on the Carabao Cup to Manchester City at Wembley, Mason has guided Spurs to back-to-back Premier League victories since becoming interim manager, boosting their top-four chances as a result. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy wants a young manager with an attacking style of play, and there is a growing belief in the boardroom that hiring Mason will appeal to the fans. He will likely be offered a two-year deal should they decide to hand him the role permanently. Former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino tipped Mason to...
Spurs chief reportedly keen on boss Guardiola called best English manager in the world
According to Sportmail, Tottenham Hotspur technical performance director Steve Hitchen has Brighton and Hove Albion manager Graham Potter on his list of recommendations as the club’s search for a new boss continues. The 45-year-old has admirers at Spurs, and it will be interesting to see whether chairman Daniel Levy will be keen to appoint him. Hitchen has been leading the search for Jose Mourinho’s successor at the North London outfit, and he wants a young and dynamic coach with a commitment to adventurous football. Potter has been involved in a relegation battle with Brighton for the majority of this term, and it took weekend’s 2-0 win over Leeds United to all but guarantee his side’s safety. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola described him as the best English manager in the world earlie...
Hammers ‘making calls on’ Englishman Steven Gerrard dubbed ‘a leader’ & ‘outstanding’
West Ham United are keen on Nottingham Forest centre-back Joe Worrall and have enquired about his availability, according to The Sun’s Alan Nixon. West Ham. Been making calls on Joe Worrall at Forest. Moyesie wants an extra defender. Burnley and Norwich also admire. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 2, 2021 Hammers manager David Moyes wants another defender this summer with his side preparing for the possibility of European football next term. With more games to play the London Stadium outfit need depth at the back, and they want Worrall to come in. However, they are not the only ones interested in recruiting the Englishman. Long-term admirers Burnley are also eyeing the Forest star, while newly-promoted Norwich City would love to have him bolster their defence. The 24-year-old will be ke...
West Ham reportedly eyeing summer move for 14-goal attacker Messi wants to play with
West Ham United are keen on Norwich City attacking midfielder Emiliano Buendia as a potential alternative to Jesse Lingard, according to the Sunday Mirror. Landing the Manchester United loanee could prove difficult for the Hammers, and they are lining up other options ahead of the summer transfer window. Buendia has helped Norwich secure instant promotion back to the top-flight, scoring 14 goals and weighing in with 16 assists in 38 Championship games this season. The Argentine scored once and assisted seven goals in 36 Premier League games last term, and he has what it takes to help improve West Ham’s creativity in the final third. The 24-year-old caught Lionel Messi’s attention when he was just 18, with his fellow compatriot urging him to switch allegiances from Spain to Argentina s...
Everton reportedly join Leeds in the race for striker Messi wants
Everton want to bring Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero to Goodison Park this summer, according to Daily Star. The 32-year-old is leaving the Etihad Stadium as a free agent at the end of the campaign, and he is not short of suitors in the Premier League and abroad. Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United are all hoping to land Aguero should he opt to continue plying his trade in England, and the Toffees have also joined them in the race. Barcelona and Inter Milan also want the Man City legend, with Lionel Messi keen on reuniting with his international teammate at club level. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to make a couple of marquee signings this summer to bolster his side’s top-six chances, and his club have already been linked with an interest in Barca’s Philippe Cout...
‘Maybe in the future’ – EPL star talks potential Celtic move after 2018 attempt failed
Aston Villa star John McGinn has opened up on his failed Celtic move in 2018, revealing that he and his family were disappointed that a deal fell through. Brendan Rodgers was keen on bringing the Scotland international to Parkhead from Hibernian, and the Hoops went in with their opening bid. It was not enough to convince the Easter Road outfit, and Celtic refused to return with a fresh bid in time. McGinn was growing weary of the delay and opted to join Villa after Hibs accepted their £3 million offer. The Hoops eventually matched the English side’s bid, but it was too late as the midfielder had already made up his mind to move to the Midlands. McGinn helped Villa seal Premier League promotion at the end of his debut season, scoring six goals in 40 Championship games. The 26-year-old has s...
Journalist shares update on Bielsa’s Leeds contract, reveals when he’ll sign
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa is set to extend his stay at Elland Road beyond this season. Marcelo #Bielsa is set to extend his contract with #Leeds for another year. At the end of the Premier League he will sign the contract. #transfers #LUFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 1, 2021 The Argentine will put pen-to-paper on a one-year extension at the end of the campaign, which will come as a relief to Leeds and their fans. Bielsa has been with the Whites for three seasons, helping them seal Premier League promotion after two years with them in the Championship. Leeds have been impressive since returning to the top-flight for the first time since 2004, and they are set to finish in the top half of the table. Bielsa has always signed on...
Leeds reportedly made contact with Serie A manager recently, Napoli want him too
According to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari, Leeds United recently made contact with Roma manager Paulo Fonseca. Ancora tutto da scrivere il futuro di #Fonseca dopo il termine della stagione con l’addio alla #Roma. I club che hanno avanzato qualche contatto nell’ultimo periodo sono #Napoli Crystal Palace #CPFC Nizza #OGCN e Leeds #LUFC che sta anche trattando con #Bielsa. @tvdellosport — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) May 1, 2021 The Elland Road outfit want to extend the contract of head coach Marcelo Bielsa beyond the end of the season, but the Argentine is yet to put pen-to-paper on a new deal. He has signed one-year contracts every summer since joining Leeds, and while the club expect him to do so again in the coming weeks, it appears that they have a contingency plan in pla...
