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‘Happy’, ‘Time will tell’: Some Man United fans react to fresh update on 27-year-old star
Eric Bailly has ended speculation regarding his future by putting pen-to-paper on a fresh three-year contract with the option for another 12 months. The centre-back has been with the Red Devils since 2016 but has made just 100 appearances in all competitions due to multiple injury setbacks. It was recently claimed that Bailly could refuse a new deal with the Red Devils as he does not want to act as the back-up to Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire. However, this has been proved false, with the club confirming that he has signed a new contract until June 2024, which can be extended for another year. Here are a few reactions on Twitter from United fans. I love Bailly but we should’ve sold him — Vats🔰 (@UtdVats) April 26, 2021 I really like Bailly when he’s fit & availa...
Thomas Tuchel says Real Madrid star will ‘want to make a point’ against Chelsea
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has hailed Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard as a ‘top-quality player’, and believes he will be looking to make a point against his former employers. Hazard is widely regarded as one of the Blues’ modern greats, having registered 110 goals and 92 assists from 352 appearances for the club between 2012 and 2019. He made the switch to Real Madrid with the blessing of the Blues’ hierarchy, but the move has proved unsuccessful to date due to multiple injuries. Hazard has made just 37 appearances since joining in June 2019, but he will be aiming to end the current campaign without any more setbacks. The 30-year-old recently returned from a muscle injury to play 13 minutes in the goalless draw against Real Betis, and Tuchel is aware of the Belgian’s quality. The Blues...
Everton reportedly want Poland international goalie on Spurs radar, Moyes keen too
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Premier League trio Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have joined Borussia Dortmund in the race for Fiorentina goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski. After #BVB three english clubs (#Everton, #Tottenham and #WestHam) have asked info for #Fiorentina’s goalkeeper Bartlomiej #Dragowski (his contract expires in 2023). #transfers https://t.co/nZ7W0BxP5F — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) April 26, 2021 The Poland international has been in impressive form since joining the Serie A outfit since the summer of 2016, with 79 league appearances under his belt. Spurs are looking for a long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris and have been linked with Lille’s Mike Maignan. However, the Frenchman appears edging closer to a move to AC Milan. Dragowski, 23, co...
‘Sorted already’ – Harry Redknapp makes new Spurs manager claim, tips 48y/o for job
Tottenham Hotspur parted ways with head coach Jose Mourinho a week ago, and have put under-23s boss Ryan Mason in charge until the end of the campaign. The 29-year-old led Spurs to a 2-1 win over Southampton on Wednesday but was not able to inspire them on Sunday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City in the League Cup final. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will be keen to land a manager capable of turning his side into trophy winners and title challengers, and former manager Harry Redknapp is convinced that a decision has already been made and that the North London outfit have already done a deal for their next boss. Mourinho was announced as Spurs boss within 12 hours of Mauricio Pochettino’s sacking, and Redknapp thinks the only reason the club were not able to mak...
Liverpool & Spurs are shareholders in “world’s largest owned and operated media business”
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are shareholders in One Football alongside Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus. The stream service describes itself as the world’s largest owned and operated media business and also has Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, the German FA and Borussia Dortmund as investors. One Football also has match highlights and video features along its live streaming service on mobile phones and has around 85 million active users. It is targeted at young football fans, and Spurs and the Reds would have made some matchday revenues through it had the Super League project went ahead. The ESL clubs had plans to show four of their Super League regular-season games live exclusively on ‘core...
Spurs managerial target Levy wants has reportedly told his club he wants out
According to the Independent, Tottenham Hotspur managerial target Julian Nagelsmann has told RB Leipzig he wants to leave the club this summer, and the Bundesliga side are resigned to losing him. However, it will take a fee of €15 million to sign him and Bayern Munich have opened talks to hire him. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is keen on hiring the 33-year-old as he looks to replace Jose Mourinho, and today’s League Cup final defeat to Manchester City has made appointing the perfect man for the job pertinent. While Nagelsmann has indicated in the past his willingness to manage Tottenham, sources on the German side maintain that admission was made in order to flush other suitors out. The Leipzig manager’s own target since he became a manager has long been to be Bayern boss, and Spurs will hav...
Mesut Ozil’s three-word dig at Spurs after they lost League Cup final to Man City
Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has reacted after Tottenham Hotspur lost the League Cup final to Manchester City this evening. Spurs were looking to end their 13-year trophy drought, and former midfielder Ryan Mason was tasked with leading them to battle against Pep Guardiola’s side after Jose Mourinho was sacked on Monday. While Man City only scored late on via Aymeric Laporte to retain the League Cup and win it for a fourth consecutive season, Tottenham were the second-best team all game and were lucky to lose 1-0. Ozil left Arsenal in January to join to Turkish giants Fenerbahçe after seven seasons in North London, and he was quick to remind Spurs where his affiliation stands, reacting thus on Twitter to their defeat: It remains dusty… ⚪🏆💨🤷🏻...
Levy reportedly wants EPL manager he tried to land in 2012 to replace Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur have made Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers their top target as they look to replace the dismissed Jose Mourinho, according to The Sun. They parted company with the Portuguese on Monday and have put under-23 boss Ryan Mason in charge of the first team until the end of the campaign. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is a long-time admirer of Rodgers, and he tried to land him when he was Swansea City manager in 2012. However, the former Foxes boss joined Liverpool and came close to leading them to their first Premier League title. Rodgers moved to Celtic afterwards, winning back-to-back Scottish domestic trebles before joining Leicester in February 2019. The Foxes have been very impressive under him and only missed out on a top-four finish on the final day of last season. The...
Fresh reports claim NUFC could have new owners before start of next season
According to Arab News, people close to the Newcastle United takeover say the English arbitration court judging the dispute will reach a decision this summer. They expect it to go in favour of Magpies owner Mike Ashley and believe Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will own the majority of the club before the start of next season. PIF, PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers withdrew from the process to buy Newcastle last July after 16 weeks of trying to complete a takeover in a £300 million deal. However, they remain keen on buying the club, and Ashley wants to sell as quickly as possible. The Magpies chairman has been waiting for the arbitration hearing against the Premier League in a bid to have the takeover approved and will be hoping it starts soon. The E...
Journalist reveals Elland Road stunt Man Utd fans are planning ahead of Leeds clash
According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, Manchester United fans plan to fly a plane over Elland Road today as part of their ‘GlazersOut’ campaign. Am told #MUFC fans plan to fly a plane over Elland Road today as part of their #GlazersOut campaign. Multiple supporters groups have joined together to stage the protest @talkSPORT — Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) April 25, 2021 Leeds United host the Red Devils this afternoon, and multiple supporters groups have joined together to stage a protest against their owners. Man Utd were part of the six Premier League clubs that joined the breakaway European Super League (ESL) that has since collapsed. The Red Devils fans want the Glazers family out of the Old Trafford outfit and have already staged a massive protest outside their stadi...
Celtic reportedly battling West Ham & Steve Bruce for striker with 78 goals in 118 games
According to TEAMtalk, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic and Premier League trio West Ham United, Newcastle United and Southampton all have Young Boys striker Jean-Pierre Nsame on their summer target lists. The Cameroon international has scored 78 goals in 118 games since joining the Swiss giants from Servette in 2017, and it is not surprising to see British clubs eyeing him. Celtic are looking to strengthen their squad this summer ahead of next season’s battle with Rangers, and Nsame could prove to be a perfect addition to their striking ranks. Odsonne Edouard is likely to leave Parkhead this summer with Premier League clubs keen on him, and the Young Boys star could be an ideal replacement. West Ham also need a striker after manager David Moyes decided not to bring in a direct replaceme...
Rangers reportedly eyeing winger Bielsa & Everton are keeping tabs on
According to TEAMtalk, Premier League quartet Leeds United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton and Leicester City and Scottish Premiership champions Rangers have all watched Young Boys winger Moumi Ngamaleu ahead of potential moves this summer. The 26-year-old plays predominantly on the left but can also play on the right, and has been a key player as the Swiss outfit continue to dominate the Super League. Leeds are in the market for a winger, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa has reignited interest in Rangers star Ryan Kent. The Elland Road outfit are preparing a £15 million bid for the Light Blues attacker this summer, but manager Steven Gerrard is not likely to sanction a sale. Leeds might have to settle for Ngamaleu in the end, and the Cameroon international’s versatility could come in ha...
