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Super-agent Mendes reportedly makes contact with Spurs as he offers Levy 47y/o manager
According to The Sun, football super-agent Jorge Mendes has offered Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo to Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs parted ways with head coach Jose Mourinho last Monday and are searching for a replacement. Chairman Daniel Levy has put under-23s boss Ryan Mason in interim charge until the end of the season, and his preferred candidate to replace the sacked Portuguese – RB Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann – has been snatched up by Bayern Munich. Mendes has made contact with Tottenham as he looks to offer them Espirito Santo. The Portuguese agent is also working on bringing former Benfica boss Bruno Lage to the Premier League to replace the 47-year-old at Wolves. Espirito Santo led the Midlands outfit to Premier League promotion in his first season in charge and he...
Spotify CEO outlines plans for Arsenal takeover bid
Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek has spoken to CNBC about his plans to buy Arsenal. The North London club have been majority-owned by American billionaire Stan Kroenke since 2011. In that time, they have won four FA Cups but have struggled to compete for the Premier League or in Europe. Arsenal won last season’s FA Cup final thanks to a brace by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Kroenke has become an unpopular figure at the Emirates Stadium, with many fans believing that he has no interest in the club. Following the recent European Super League debacle, fans protested outside the ground, calling for him to sell his stake in the club. This prompted Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek to declare his interest in purchasing Kroenke’s stake. The Swede wrote on Twitter that he had been a fan of Arsenal sin...
England international star reportedly offered to Everton ahead of summer transfer window
According to Sportsmail, Everton have been offered Atletico Madrid right-back Kieran Trippier ahead of the summer transfer window. Manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to bolster the position ahead of the new season with Seamus Coleman already in the twilight of his career. While the Toffees have been linked with Norwich City right-back Max Aarons, latest reports claim they no longer see the player as an option as he does not fit the profile they are looking for. Everton are looking at other options, and it will be interesting to see whether they will attempt to land Trippier. The England international left Tottenham Hotspur for Atletico in the summer of 2019, and he has since weighed in with 10 La Liga assists in 48 games. The 30-year-old has been very crucial as Diego Simeone’s side look to win...
West Ham reportedly battling Chelsea & Rodgers for young striker after scouting mission
West Ham United are scouting Woking striker Jayden Wareham, but they face stiff competition from some of their Premier League rivals for his signature. According to The Telegraph, the Hammers want to take the teenager from non-league football, but Southampton, Leicester City and Chelsea are also keen on him. The Blues appear to be leading in the race for the 17-year-old, but they are yet to wrap up a deal. West Ham are targeting youngsters from the lower divisions for their youth teams after Brexit rules introduced in January made it harder to sign players from abroad. Sportslens View Wareham has caught their attention and has proven he can become a top-flight player in a couple of years from now. The Hammers target was released by Queens Park Rangers two years ago but has been playing sen...
Mikel Arteta defends Stan Kroenke following Spotify takeover rumours
Mikel Arteta has responded to speculation about a takeover at Arsenal from Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek. Arsenal’s current owners, the Kroenke family, have become unpopular figures at the Emirates Stadium over the last few years, having not invested money into the club. The recent European Super League drama only added more fuel to the fire. Arsenal fans protest against their owners In response, Gunners fans protested against the owners outside the ground during their fixture against Everton. Many are calling for the Kroenkes to sell their stake in the club. Ek recently declared his interest in purchasing the Kroenkes’ stake. Club legends Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, and Dennis Bergkamp have joined the takeover bid. Manager Mikel Arteta has responded to the rumours, defending the cl...
Spurs reportedly eyeing another Bundesliga manager after missing out on Nagelsmann
According to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari, VfL Wolfsburg manager Oliver Glasner is on Tottenham Hotspur’s managerial list as they look to land a replacement for Jose Mourinho. RB Leipzig are looking for a new coach after #Nagelsmann. In the short list there is obviously Jesse #Marsch from #Salzburg but there are also contacts for Glasner #Wolfsburg and ten Hag #Ajax. The two are also in #THFC list @tvdellosport #transfers — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) April 27, 2021 Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was keen on RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann, but the 33-year-old has struck a deal with Bayern Munich and will be replacing Hansi Flick as their head coach this summer. Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has also ruled himself out of the running for the Tottenham job, making it ...
Spurs reportedly contact reps of manager they want to sign because of Kane
According to The Transfer Window podcast, Tottenham Hotspur have contacted the representatives of England national team manager Gareth Southgate as their search for Jose Mourinho’s replacement continues. The 50-year-old has been in charge of the Three Lions since 2016, leading them to the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup. Southgate will be keen to lead the country to glory at this summer’s European Championship, and that will further make him admirable to Spurs and other suitors. According to Eurosport, the cordial relationship between the Three Lions boss and Tottenham striker Harry Kane is a particular key to the North Londoners’ interest in him. The Spurs star has huge respect for Southgate and the pair get on very well. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy believes appointing him would be e...
‘Well done West Ham’ – Ian Wright & Richard Keys react as Sky Sports shares update
West Ham United centre-back Fabian Balbuena received a red card during the match against Chelsea at the weekend for a challenge on Ben Chilwell. Referee Chris Kavanagh sent the Hammers man off after reviewing the incident on VAR, but the decision has now been rescinded after the club appealed. The follow-through from Balbuena’s clearance was deemed foul play, and the decision to send him off angered manager David Moyes. West Ham suffered a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, dropping to fifth in the Premier League table as a result. They face Burnley next Monday and will be boosted by the availability of the Paraguayan. Arsenal legend Ian Wright and beIN Sports man Richard Keys have taken to Twitter to react to Sky Sports update thus: https://t.co/EjfvsHGWAK pic.twitter.com/Q5HX2fPeOW — Ian Wright (@Ia...
Everton reportedly want £146m Brazilian attacking midfielder this summer
According to Tz (via Marca), Everton are willing to make an offer of €40 million to sign Barcelona attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho this summer. The Brazil international is currently on the sidelines due to an injury he sustained in December, and while he was in manager Ronald Koeman’s plans during the first-half of the campaign, the club’s financial struggles could see them decide to cash in on him. The former Liverpool star joined Barcelona in January 2018 for £146 million but has been largely underwhelming, spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to further strengthen his squad this summer after making some marquee signings last summer, and it appears that he is keen on Coutinho. The 28-year-old was one of the best players in the Premie...
Championship Player of the Year nominees announced
The shortlist for the Championship Player of the Year award has been revealed. The list is comprised of two players from league leaders Norwich City, as well as one from play-off hopefuls Brentford. Norwich are set for an instant return to the Premier League under Daniel Farke, following their relegation last season. They sit comfortably at the top with 93 points, five points clear of also-promoted Watford with two games remaining. Meanwhile, Brentford still hope to reach the top flight for the first time since 1947, despite the collapse of their automatic promotion campaign. The Bees are in third place and will compete with Bournemouth, Swansea City and Barnsley for the final promotion spot. Here are the three nominees for the Championship Player of the Year award. Ivan Toney – Brentford ...
Europa League-winning boss reportedly applies for Spurs job, Liverpool legend under consideration
Former Chelsea and Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri has applied for the Tottenham Hotspur managerial job, according to 90min, Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is also said to be under consideration. Spurs are looking for a new manager after parting company with Jose Mourinho a week ago. Ryan Mason is in temporary charge of the squad until the end of the campaign, but he is not likely to be given the job permanently. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is keen on appointing someone with the necessary experience to lead the club to the next level. Spurs’ 13-year wait for a trophy continued after they lost yesterday’s Carabao Cup final to Manchester City, and they need to get their next managerial appointment right. Sarri helped Chelsea win the Europa League in his only season in the Premier League a...
Spurs reportedly ready to triple managerial target’s wages, he’s on Barca radar
Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to offer a contract worth £15 million per year to Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers in a bid to land him, according to 90min. The Northern Irishman currently earns £5m per year at the King Power Stadium, but the Foxes are ready to match Spurs’ offer and would even be prepared to better it to retain his services. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has made Rodgers their top target to replace Jose Mourinho and will look to land him this summer after attempting to lure him to London from Swansea City in 2012. Manchester City identified the Leicester boss as the top target to replace Pep Guardiola had the Spaniard not signed a new contract. Barcelona President Joan Laporta also has the Spanish-speaking Rodgers on his radar, and he is one of his candidates s...
