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Wilshere’s one-word reply when asked if Gerrard contacted him about Rangers’ move
Several reports last October claimed that English midfielder Jack Wilshere was in advanced talks with Scottish Premiership giants Rangers over a move to Ibrox. Former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder Jack #Wilshere is in advanced talks with #Rangers. They can sign him as a free-agent. #transfers — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) October 7, 2020 The 29-year-old was released by West Ham United on summer transfer deadline day after the final months of the three-year £100,000-a-week contract he signed in the summer of 2018 was cancelled, and a move to Ibrox was rumoured. However, he joined Championship side Bournemouth earlier this month on a deal till the end of the season having been a free agent since October, and he has addressed those Rangers rumours on Twitter during a Q & A session. When...
Report: West Ham in contact with Barcelona over January move for 24y/o
According to ESPN, West Ham United have sounded out a move for Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo as manager David Moyes looks to bolster his defence this month. Arthur Masuaku is currently out injured, leaving Aaron Cresswell as the only available option in the position for the Hammers. Firpo is keen to leave Barca after struggling for playing opportunities this term, and the Spanish giants are open to letting him leave if a replacement can be brought in. AC Milan are also interested in recruiting the services of the 24-year-old, but they are only keen on a loan deal. However, West Ham could be willing to sign him permanently, but they might have to part with a fee close to the £18 million Barca paid for his signature in the summer of 2019. Sportslens View Firpo played 21 times across the L...
Report: Talks at very advanced stage as Hammers target edges closer to Villa move
According to le10sport, Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson is edging closer to joining Aston Villa, with talks now at a very advanced stage after Dean Smith’s side made a swift move to complete a deal in recent hours. The Frenchman is expected to cost Villa a fee between the range of £13-18 million, and the Ligue 1 outfit will use it to finance the arrival of Arkadiusz Krystian from Napoli. Sanson has been a long-term target of Villa, and he has also been courted by several Premier League clubs. West Ham United and Arsenal have been linked with the midfielder, but it appears that he is moving to Villa Park instead, and a move could be wrapped up in the coming days. Sportslens View The Hammers reportedly proposed a swap deal that will see Manuel Lanzini move in the opposite direction, but t...
Mesut Ozil sends message to Arsenal ahead of Newcastle United game
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is edging closer to joining Fenerbahce having flown into Turkey and passed his medical over the weekend. 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/xqIFrr9Iwb — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) January 17, 2021 The World Cup winner was left out of the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads at the beginning of the season, and he is now set to leave North London permanently with five months still left on his contract. While Ozil is no longer playing for Arsenal, he remains a huge fan, and he has sent this message to the team ahead of tonight’s clash against Newcastle United: Whether I am here or not I will always support my Gunners 👍🏼😉 Good luck tonight! 🙌🏼 #YaGunnersYa #COYG #ARSNEW — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) January 18, ...
Report: West Ham table £27m bid for 13-goal La Liga striker
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, West Ham United want to sign Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri before the end of the January transfer window as they seek a replacement for the departed Ivory Coast international striker Sebastien Haller. The Hammers have tabled a bid for the La Liga star, but their initial offer of £22.5 million plus £4.5m in add-ons was rejected. The bid was lodged over the weekend, and West Ham are expected to return with another offer as En-Nesyri is their top target. Sportslens View David Moyes’ side currently have Michail Antonio as their only senior striker, and they can’t afford to continue 2020-21 without bringing in another quality option given the injury record of the Englishman. En-Nesyri has bagged 13 in 26 games for club and country so far this seas...
Report: Hammers want Leeds striking target, Steve Bruce keen too
According to The Guardian, Spezia striker M’Bala Nzola has attracted interest from West Ham United and Newcastle United following his impressive start to life in the Serie A. The 24-year-old has bagged nine goals and an assist in 13 games for the Italian outfit so far in 2020-21, and Napoli are also keeping tabs on him as a result. Leeds United have also been linked with Nzola, but it doesn’t appear that the Elland Road outfit are keen on pursuing a deal during the January transfer window given the plethora of attacking options available at the disposal of head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Sportslens View West Ham are looking to bring in a replacement for Sebastien Haller before the end of the month, and that could see them make a firm move for the Frenchman in the coming days. Spezia will not be...
‘Offered to Liverpool’ – Fabrizio Romano shares update on Arsenal centre-back
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Arsenal centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos has been offered to Liverpool. The Greek international was excluded from the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads for the 2020-21 season, and he is expected to leave the North London outfit before the end of the January transfer window. While he has also been linked with a move to Genoa, he could remain in England should Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp decide to be reunited with him. “He was offered to Liverpool too, you know that? Romano said. “Liverpool were looking for an opportunity and he was offered to Liverpool, but at the moment he’s not an option. “Yes, also he could be an opportunity, he was an opportunity because he was offered...
‘Really pushing to leave the club’ – Fabrizio Romano shares update on Spurs star
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is really pushing to leave the North London club before the end of the January transfer window. Sportslens View The England international has fallen out of favour with Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho, starting just one Premier League game so far this term and coming off the bench three times. He has made just six appearances across all other competitions, and is at the risk of missing out on manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer’s European Championship if his fortunes don’t change in the second half of the season. Alli’s chances of forcing his way back into Spurs starting line-up are as slim as they come, and it is why the 24-year-old wan...
La Liga president hits back at Zinedine Zidane
La Liga president Javier Tebas has responded to Zinedine Zidane’s comments about the decision not to postpone their fixture against Osasuna. Zidane was unhappy with the league after they refused to call off the game against Osasuna due to heavy snowfall. Real Madrid ended up drawing the game 0-0, costing them the chance to jump into first place above local rivals Atletico Madrid. I love summer! 😜💪🏻 ⛄ ❄️ pic.twitter.com/HEq9DBabJw — Sergio Ramos (@SergioRamos) January 7, 2021 After the game, the Real Madrid boss expressed his discontent with the league. As quoted by Marca, Zidane said: “It was not a match football. The conditions were not there. It should have been suspended.” Tebas has hit back at the Frenchman’s comments, claiming that Zidane i...
Report: Rangers ‘leading the chase’ for Liverpool striker, Neil Lennon keen too
According to 90min, Rangers and Celtic are leading the chase for Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi as the Scottish Premiership duo look to strengthen their attack for the second half of 2020-21 and beyond. Sportslens View The Nigerian forward is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Union Berlin, and his form has attracted some Premier League sides and other suitors. Awoniyi has five goals and an assist in 13 league games this term, and his form is one of the reasons why Berlin are hopeful of playing European football next season following a brilliant start to the campaign. Rangers have established themselves as huge favourites to win the Scottish Premiership title this term, with 21 points separating them from second-placed Celtic. Nevertheless, Light Blues manager Steven Gerrard is keen to ...
‘Liverpool are looking at him’ – Fabrizio Romano delivers update on Portuguese star
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Renato Sanches and are running the rule over him ahead of a potential move during the summer transfer window. Sportslens View The Sky Sports man has ruled out a move for the Portugal international this month, and that hasn’t come as a surprise as signing a centre-back is their top priority right now. With Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all out injured, the Reds could do with another central defender right now, and they will wait until the end of the season before strengthening other positions. Liverpool could be without contract rebel Georginio Wijnaldum at the end of the season, with just six months left on the current contract of the Dutchman ...
‘It was all agreed’ – 25y/o EPL man comments on failed NUFC move
Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding signed a new long-term deal with the North London giants yesterday, and it is a testament to the impressive campaign he has had so far in 2020-21. The 25-year-old was on the verge of joining Newcastle United on loan in the summer after the Gunners had signed Gabriel Magalhaes and Pablo Mari. William Saliba was also back from a season-long loan, and Arsenal were starting the season with eight central defenders. The Magpies were leading the race to sign Holding and, despite the fact that he featured in the Community Shield game against Liverpool, he was expected to complete a move to St. James’ Park afterwards. However, the move fell through and the former Bolton Wanderers defender has revealed that he was close to joining Newcastle on loan for the season. “It...
