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NUFC would-be buyers PCP Capital Partners react to European Super League plans
Newcastle United would-be buyers PCP Capital Partners have reacted as 12 European clubs have signed up to join a breakaway Super League ahead of UEFA’s plans to announce a new Champions League format. Six English top-flight clubs are among the teams, but Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have refused to join the movement. 20 European clubs consisting of 15 permanent members plan to kick the Super League off from 2022-23, but Europe’s biggest leagues and UEFA are against the idea and have released joint statements condemning it. UEFA, the English Football Association, the Premier League, the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), LaLiga, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and Lega Serie A have today released a statement. Read it in full here: 👇 — UEFA (@UEFA) April 18, 20...
‘Do it on a regular basis’ – Alan Shearer sends message to NUFC star testing Bruce to the limit
Newcastle United secured a 3-2 victory over West Ham United yesterday, moving nine points and three places off the relegation zone as a result. The win edged the Magpies closer to safety, and French winger Allan Saint-Maximin played a huge role again as his side recorded crucial back-to-back victories. The 24-year-old came off the bench to help Newcastle to a 2-1 win over Burnley last weekend, assisting and scoring to help Steve Bruce’s men pick up a crucial win. Saint-Maximin’s return to fitness could not have come at a better time, and he has single-handedly handed them a massive survival boost. The St James’ Park outfit face Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester City and Manchester City in their next four matches before clashing with Sheffield United and Fulham in their last two games of the ca...
5 decisive games in Sheffield United’s season
Following a 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sheffield United’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed with six games remaining. It’s been a miserable campaign for the Blades, racking up just 14 points from 32 outings, scoring only 17 goals. To say they’ve been a shadow of the team they were last season is being generous. The departure of Chris Wilder, coupled with the loss of Premier League TV revenue, could have a lasting impact at Bramall Lane. Here are five games that defined Sheffield United’s season. Sheffield United 0-1 Leeds United Sheffield United conceded late on, making it three games without a point Having lost their opening two games against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa without scoring a goal, a fixture against a newly-promoted Leeds United side...
Everton striker’s brother does not see him at Goodison Park next season
Everton striker Moise Kean has been in fine form since joining Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long last summer, and he is not short of suitors ahead of the summer transfer window. The French giants are keen on signing him permanently after he bagged 16 goals in 32 games across all competitions since arriving, while Juventus are looking to bringing him back. Kean joined Everton from the Serie A giants in the summer of 2019 on a five-year deal for an initial £25.1 million, but he struggled to make an impact. The 21-year-old played 37 times for the Toffees, starting nine times and scoring four goals before his temporary exit at the beginning of 2020-21. Kean’s form since then has attracted plenty of suitors, with Inter Milan also keen. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti insists that the Italy i...
‘Negotiations will start around €50m’ – Fabrizio Romano reveals Everton want to sell 21y/o
According to Italian transfer expert and Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Everton are keen on cashing in on Moise Kean when the summer transfer window opens, and they value him at around £43 million. Everton are keen to sell Moise Kean in the summer – the negotiations will start around €50m. PSG are working to sign him on a permanent deal but negotiating on the price – Italian clubs would join the race only if PSG won’t find an agreement. 🔵 #EFC #PSG — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 18, 2021 The 21-year-old moved to Paris Saint-Germain on loan in the summer of 2020, and he has been in inspired form ever since. Kean has bagged 16 goals in 32 matches in all competitions for the French powerhouses, and they are keen to sign him permanently. However, Everton’s asking pri...
Bielsa has reportedly told Orta to sign Rangers star before pre-season
According to The Scottish Sun, Leeds United remain interested in recruiting the services of Rangers winger Ryan Kent and are preparing a £15 million bid ahead of the summer transfer window. The Elland Road outfit tabled two bids for the Light Blues star last summer, with the last one worth £11 million. However, Rangers held on to Kent and he helped fire them to their 55th Scottish Premiership title a couple of weeks ago. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa remains keen on the 24-year-old as he prepares his side for another season in the Premier League, and he has told director of football Victor Orta to try and pull off a deal for Kent before the start of the 2021-22 pre-season. The Argentine is a huge fan of securing early transfers in the summer transfer window in order to properly bed in ne...
Real Madrid midfielder set to sign new contract
Luka Modric is set to extend his stay at Real Madrid by renewing his contract, AS reports. Modric joined Real Madrid back in 2012 from Tottenham Hotspur. After a difficult opening season, he quickly established himself as a regular at the club with several impressive performances. Modric won the Ballon d’Or in 2018, breaking the Messi Ronaldo era of dominance over the award Things only got better from there, and the Croatian was soon recognised as arguably the world’s finest midfielder. His career peaked in 2018 when he became the first player other than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Ballon d’Or in a decade, having won the Golden Ball at the World Cup and helped Real Madrid to a third straight Champions League triumph. The midfielder is 35-years-old now, leading many to bel...
Thomas Tuchel targets title charge next season
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has set his sights on a challenge for the Premier League title next season. Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard at Chelsea in January on an 18-month contract with the option to extend for a further year. Tuchel has enjoyed a fine start to life at Stamford Bridge Since his appointment, the Blues have been in flying form, losing just two from 18 games in all competitions. They currently sit fifth in the Premier League and have reached the semi-finals of both the FA Cup and Champions League. On Saturday, Tuchel’s side face runaway leaders Manchester City, who will be hoping to end the campaign with an unprecedented quadruple. Ahead of the fixture, the German has spoken of his aim to close the gap between the two sides next season. As quoted by Eurosport, Tuchel s...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury blow ahead of Manchester City clash
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that the club will be without Mateo Kovacic and Andreas Christensen for the FA Cup semi-final tie against Manchester City on Saturday. The Blues recently suffered a 1-0 defeat to Porto in the Champions League, but they still progressed to the last four of the elite competition after a 2-1 aggregate triumph. They are scheduled to face the Cityzens at Wembley Stadium tomorrow, and Tuchel has confirmed that Kovacic and Christensen have been ruled out with injuries. Christensen has been unavailable since the 3-1 league win over Crystal Palace last weekend with a knock. Kovacic suffered a hamstring injury before the Porto clash. Tuchel told football.london: “We have the green light for N’Golo (Kante) because we’ve had three days. Mateo Kovacic is out ...
Marcelo Bielsa’s side reportedly want to raid Celtic & Rangers this summer
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are looking to sign youth players at Celtic and Rangers this summer as they look to strengthen their academy ahead of next season. The Whites under-23s are a point away from winning Premier League 2 Division Two title, and are preparing for life in the top tier next season. Leeds brought in Joe Gelhardt, Crysencio Summerville, Sam Greenwood and Cody Drameh to their under-23s last summer, and the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union will see Premier League clubs raid Scottish Premiership academies this summer. Rangers and Celtic boast of some of the best youth players in Europe, and the Elland Road outfit will be keen to recruit the best of the bunch. The likes of Billy Gilmour and Kieran Tierney have inspired Scottish Premiership ...
Moyes fan of striker Bielsa tagged ‘one of the best’ as Hammers reportedly eye move
According to Evening Standard, West Ham United manager David Moyes is a fan of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, and sees the England youth international as someone who fits his energetic style of play. The Hammers want to sign a new striker this summer after failing to bring in a direct replacement following Sebastien Haller’s move to Ajax in January. Nketiah has emerged as a target, and he is likely to leave Arsenal in the coming months, having struggled for playing opportunities. The 21-year-old has started just three Premier League games this term and has expressed his unhappiness with his situation in north London. West Ham wanted to sign Nketiah in January, but Arsenal refused to listen to offers. That is expected to change after another young striker Folarin Balogun agreed to put pen-t...
Ally McCoist urges Gareth Southgate to pick Manchester United man
Ally McCoist has weighed in on England’s right-back situation, believing that Aaron Wan-Bissaka should be in the squad for this summer’s European Championships. Wan-Bissaka has been a regular for Manchester United this season, starting 29 of their 31 Premier League games and every European fixture. He has contributed to United keeping 19 clean sheets in all competitions and helped his side to second in the Premier League. Wan-Bissaka and Greenwood celebrate at Man Utd defeat Tottenham The former Crystal Palace man is considered one of the world’s finest one-on-one defenders, renowned for his tackling ability. However, his attacking contribution is limited, especially in comparison to other English right-backs. The 23-year-old is yet to receive a cap for the England national team, receiving...
