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Villa CEO reportedly eyes Liverpool legend as Dean Smith’s potential replacement
According to Football Insider, Dean Smith’s future as Aston Villa manager is far from secure, and club CEO Christian Purslow has identified his replacement. Purslow has a strong interest in luring Rangers manager Steven Gerrard to the Premier League on behalf of owners Wes Edens and Naseef Sawiris. The Villa Park outfit want the Liverpool legend ahead of the summer transfer window, but whether the Light Blues boss is keen on a move remains to be seen. Sportslens View Gerrard guided Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in a decade a couple of weeks ago, and he wants to manage in the Premier League someday. He has been widely tipped to become Liverpool manager in the future, and Purslow is keen to hand him his first gig in the English top-flight. Having stopped Celtic’s domestic...
‘Omg yes please’, ‘Will be class’ – Some Spurs fans react to links with striker with 181 PL goals
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero would consider joining Tottenham Hotspur when he leaves his current club at the end of the season. The Argentine wants to remain in the Premier League after 10 years at the Etihad Stadium, and he is even ready to sacrifice Champions League football for next season in order to do so. With 181 Premier League goals in 272 games for Man City, Aguero has established himself as one of the best strikers in the English top-flight, and landing such a player will definitely boost Spurs’ chances of winning silverware and returning to Europe’s elite competition. While the 32-year-old will be signed as a free agent, his wages could prove too much for a side like Tottenham. Chairman Daniel Levy has been prudent with his side’s finances for a while, and he would have ...
Manchester United target to be offered new contract
Barcelona are preparing to offer a new contract to winger Ousmane Dembele, reports Spanish outlet Sport. Dembele came to Barcelona in the summer transfer window of 2017, arriving from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth up to €145 million. He was brought in to replace Neymar, who had departed for Paris Saint-Germain for a world record fee that window. Dembele celebrates a goal against Sevilla His time at the Camp Nou has not been as successful as hoped. He has shown flashes of potential, but injuries and inconsistency have held him back from fulfilling his potential. Nonetheless, there is no denying his talent. With a bit of fine tuning, the Frenchman could go on to become one of the world’s most feared forwards. Spanish publication Sport are claiming that the Catalan giants are set to offer...
Everton set their sights on signing 19-goal West Ham United target
Everton are lining up a possible move for Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, Football Insider reports. Armstrong is having his best-ever season with the Rovers this term with 20 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions. Since the start of last season, he has 37 goals from 87 outings, and his progress appears to have caught Everton’s attention. It is reported that Toffees scouts kept a close watch on the 24-year-old during the Rovers’ 2-0 league defeat to Bournemouth on Monday where he missed a penalty. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been their undisputed first-choice striker this term with 19 goals, but the club have lacked a quality deputy. Joshua King was signed for a nominal fee from Bournemouth in January, he has failed to make a mark. He has not scored in eight sta...
Former Leeds United midfielder claims record signing ‘hasn’t worked out’
Former Leeds United midfielder Carlton Palmer has criticised the club’s signing of Spanish striker Rodrigo Moreno, claiming that he has been a failure. It’s been a mostly positive season at Leeds. Having won the Championship title last season, Marcelo Bielsa’s side have stayed up with ease, currently residing in 11th place with eight games remaining. By comparison, fellow newly-promoted sides West Bromwich Albion and Fulham are both in the relegation zone as things stand. Bamford and Raphina have been in fine form this season The form of the likes of Patrick Bamford, Jack Harrison and Raphinha has been vital to their success this season. Those three have registered 27 goals and 17 assists in the league between them. However, one man who hasn’t matched those numbers is Rodrigo. After arrivi...
Man City legend reportedly open to joining Spurs this summer
According to The Telegraph, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is open to joining Tottenham Hotspur even if they are not in the Champions League next season. The Argentine is set to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, and while he has been linked with the likes of Barcelona, he is keen to remain in the English top-flight. Aguero joined Man City from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011, and he has gone on to score 257 goals in 385 appearances across all competitions. The 32-year-old wants to prove himself away from the Premier League leaders, and he is ready to consider joining Spurs for the right offer. Sportslens View Tottenham currently have Harry Kane as their star striker with on-loan Brazilian forward Vinicius providing cover, but having two of the best finishers i...
‘No chance’: Rio Ferdinand believes key Manchester United star won’t stay next season
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes goalkeeper David de Gea could push for a new challenge away from the Red Devils if he plays second fiddle to Dean Henderson for the rest of the campaign. The Spaniard has been the regular choice in goal for the past decade, but he has recently lost his number one role to Henderson after a brief absence due to personal reasons. De Gea was absent for four matches last month due to the birth of his first child, but it was anticipated that he would reclaim his starting spot on his return. However, that has not been the case, with the 30-year-old being an unused substitute for the past three games where manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stuck with Henderson. Speaking on BT Sport last night, Ferdinand said that his former teammate could be on the mo...
Rio Ferdinand predicts where Liverpool will finish after thumping win over Arsenal
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Liverpool have a strong chance of finishing in the top four after a stunning performance against Arsenal on Saturday. The Reds have struggled with their form since the turn of the year, but they comfortably beat the Gunners 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking on BT Sport yesterday, Ferdinand said that the Reds are best placed to finish in the top four ahead of Chelsea, Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur. He added that the Merseyside giants could get on a winning run, and he has the sneaky feeling that they will make it, though he wouldn’t want them due to the fierce rivalry. He said via football.london: “I think Liverpool are going to get in there now. “The result they got at the weekend, the performance and the confidence that will ...
Everton reportedly looking to pip Liverpool to 30-goal hitman
According to the Daily Star, Everton are keen on signing RB Salzburg striker Patson Daka this summer, joining the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United in the race for hitman. The 22-year-old has been in sensational form for the Austrian top-flight side this term, bagging 30 goals in 32 games across all competitions. 23 of those have come in 19 Austrian Bundesliga games, including an 11-minute hat-trick against Sturm Graz on Sunday. Daka is currently priced at £17 million, but that is most likely to skyrocket in the summer with a move to the Premier League on the cards. Sportslens View Everton want to bolster their striking options ahead of next season, and the Zambian would be a solid addition. However, Daka will be keen to play Champions League football, and he will not be sh...
‘Sad’, ‘Good relief’: Some Man United fans react as 25-year-old suffers potential long-term injury
Some Manchester United fans have produced a mixed reaction after manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said that Anthony Martial could be ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury. Martial was recently on international duty with France, where he sprained his knee during the 2-0 triumph over Kazakhstan in a World Cup qualifier. He was subsequently unavailable for the Bosnia & Herzegovina game, and it now appears that the Frenchman could be out of action for a while. Speaking before yesterday’s 2-1 Premier League win over Brighton & Hove Albion, Solskjaer raised doubts whether Martial could play for the club again this term. He told Manutd.com: “Unfortunately, he sprained his knee with France. It’s always when they go away on internationals… you can keep your fingers crossed and...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides fresh fitness update on Marcus Rashford
Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provided a fitness update on Marcus Rashford following the club’s 2-1 comeback win over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The Red Devils went behind early through a Danny Welbeck header, but they levelled the proceedings shortly after the hour mark through Marcus Rashford. Mason Greenwood delivered the winning goal in the 83rd minute with his first-ever headed goal for the Red Devils as they boosted their top four prospects. Rashford was substituted in the 72nd minute with suggestions that he may be short of fitness after recovering from a recent injury. However, speaking after the game, Solskjaer highlighted that the forward suffered a knock, and hinted that he could be assessed ahead of the Granada clash. He told Manutd.com: “I’m not...
Video: Thomas Tuchel confirms fresh injury blow for Chelsea star Christian Pulisic
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed a fresh injury blow for Christian Pulisic during the club’s shock 5-2 Premier League defeat to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. The United States international was handed a start against the Baggies, and he made the opportunity count by opening the scoring in the 27th minute. Marcos Alonso’s free-kick rattled off the woodwork, and Pulisic was first on guard to convert the rebound past goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. However, the game turned on its head after Thiago Silva was sent off for a second yellow card in the 29th minute. The Baggies scored twice before the interval. At half-time, there was a surprise change with Mason Mount replacing Pulisic. Video evidence showed that the forward suffered a hamstring injury on his return to the field. NBCSN had fo...
