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Report: PSG to back Pochettino’s move for £50m EPL star after Spurs failed to
According to The Sun, erstwhile manager Mauricio Pochettino is expected to take over at Paris Saint-Germain following the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel, and he will be given a huge war chest to spend straightaway. As a result, Crystal Palace fear that the Argentine will come calling again for the services of Wilfried Zaha after failing with several bids during his time at North London. Pochettino was keen to bolster his attack with the addition of the Ivory Coast international, but chairman Daniel Levy didn’t back him enough in the transfer market due to Palace’s asking price. Pochettino was left frustrated last July, claiming his job title should be changed from manager to head coach as he had no influence over Tottenham’s transfer activity. However, that is expected to change at PSG and he ...
Mourinho’s 15-word reaction to uncertainty surrounding Spurs v Fulham clash
Tottenham Hotspur host Fulham this evening and will look to bounce back from weekend’s disappointing draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Spurs are without a win in four Premier League games, losing twice and drawing twice, and that has seen them drop from first place to seventh. They are now six points off leaders Liverpool and will be keen to pick up all three points against a Fulham side that have won just twice in the league campaign this term. Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho and his players are ready for the game, but it remains to be seen if it will still go ahead. There has been a Covid-19 outbreak at the west London club, and that has put the fixture in doubt. According to The Athletic, a number of people at the club have tested positive to the coronavirus, with manager Scott Parker missi...
Report: Wolves plotting January move for Arsenal-linked £270k-a-wk striker
According to The Sun, Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen on signing Spanish striker Diego Costa when the winter transfer window opens in January. The 32-year-old is a free agent after Atletico Madrid mutually terminated his contract yesterday, and he isn’t short of suitors ahead of next month’s window. Costa has plenty of interest from clubs back home in South America, the Middle and Far East, while Arsenal have also been linked with an interest as manager Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his striking options next month. The Brazil-born hitman won two Premier League titles with Chelsea, scoring 52 goals in 89 English top-flight games, and Wolves are contemplating whether to bring him back to England. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side could be without Mexican striker Raul Jimenez for a large chunk of t...
‘Delete tweet’ – Rio Ferdinand disagrees with Leeds’ post as Radrizzani takes responsibility
Leeds United have hit back at Amazon Prime pundit Karen Carney after she claimed that they only got promoted to the English Premier League at the end of last season because of the coronavirus. The Elland Road outfit returned to the top-flight for the first time since 2004 after winning the 2019-20 English Championship campaign, and Carney insists that the pandemic-enforced break helped them get over the line. Leeds came close to sealing promotion in 2018-19, starting the campaign on an impressive note in what was head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s first season in charge. However, the Yorkshire giants ran out of steam and failed to advance in the play-offs, with many blaming the Argentine’s demanding style of play for the club’s inability to sustain their promotion bid at the end of the season. Le...
Report: West Ham open talks with Inter to loan former EPL star in January
According to Italian sports journalist and transfer expert Nicolo Schira, West Ham United have opened talks with Serie A giants Inter Milan as they look to sign midfielder Christian Eriksen on loan when the winter transfer window opens next month. #WestHam have opened talks with #Inter for Christian #Eriksen on loan. The danish player waitng for a call from #PSG, where is coming his mentor Mauricio #Pochettino. #transfers — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) December 29, 2020 The Denmark international has struggled to impress since moving to San Siro last January and isn’t in the plans of manager Antonio Conte. He has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, with a reunion with former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino reportedly on the cards ahead of the Argentine’s expected move to the Parc ...
Report: Leeds owner Radrizzani considering move to buy La Liga giants
According to Spanish outlet Marca, Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani is keen to oversee a takeover of La Liga giants Valencia. The club current owner Peter Lim appears willing to sell his stakes having fallen out of favour with the fans and due to the economic situation the coronavirus pandemic has put the side in, and it seems Radrizzani is looking to move. The Italian helped Leeds return to the top-flight this year after arriving at Elland Road in January 2017 to buy 50% of the club’s shares. Radrizzani purchased the remaining 50% shares from former co-owner Massimo Cellino four months later and completed the purchase of Elland Road the following month, making the stadium the property of Leeds for the first time since 2004. The Whites returned to the top-flight this summer following a...
Steve Bruce outlines his aim for this season, some NUFC fans react: ‘He should resign now’
Newcastle United fans are unhappy with Steve Bruce’s comments regarding his aim for the season. The Newcastle United manager revealed that he is just looking to keep the club in the Premier League this year. At the start of the season, Steve Bruce claimed that a top-half finish was a possibility for Newcastle United but it seems that he has given up on those hopes already. He said (via Chronicle): “My remit is to keep Newcastle in the Premier League this season and keep trying to edge the club forward.” Newcastle United crashed to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City last time out and they are 13th in the Premier League table with 18 points from 12 matches. There is no reason why Newcastle United cannot finish in the top half after the start they have made this season. The fact that t...
The Athletic: Jose Mourinho would like a backup for 25-yr-old Spurs star in January
Tottenham are unlikely to spend during the January transfer window despite the fact that Jose Mourinho is looking to add more depth to his midfield. David Ornstein from the Athletic claims that Daniel Levy is unlikely to spend at all during the winter transfer window because the money is probably not there after the summer outlay. The reputed journalist also revealed that 24-year-old England international Dele Alli is keen on a permanent exit from the club and the likes of Paris Saint-Germain are keen on the midfielder. Apparently, Mauricio Pochettino is in line to take over at the French club and it will be interesting to see if he pursues a reunion with Alli. Dele Alli has fallen down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho and it will be interesting to see if he can regain his first-team ...
Report: Leeds want a top quality goalie as they eye potential January move for 27y/o
According to The Sun, Leeds United are looking for a top quality goalkeeper and are keeping tabs on West Bromwich Albion’s Sam Johnstone ahead of a potential transfer when the window opens next month. Brighton and Hove Albion are also keen on the 27-year-old, and with 18 months left on his current deal, West Brom could be forced to sell him if a suitable offer comes in. Leeds have 20-year-old Illan Meslier as their first-choice goalkeeper after Kiko Casilla lost his spot due to a long-term ban for alleged racism, and while the French youngster has been in inspired form since taking over, it appears that head coach Marcelo Bielsa is keen on an addition. The Leeds goalie has kept four clean sheets and made 56 saves in 14 Premier League games, but he has also conceded the most goals (30) in t...
Report: Spurs begin talks to sign 26-yr-old, player plus cash offer on the table
Tottenham are interested in signing the RB Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, the Premier League club have already begun talks to sign the Austrian midfielder. Apparently, Tottenham have offered a player plus cash for Marcel Sabitzer. It will be interesting to see if they can convince the German outfit to cash in on the 26-year-old midway through the season. Martial Sabitzer has done exceedingly well for RB Leipzig over the past year and he could prove to be a quality addition to Jose Mourinho’s midfield. The 26-year-old can play in a number of positions and his versatility will be an added bonus for Tottenham. Martial Sabitzer can operate as a defensive midfielder, a central midfielder, an attacking midfielder and he can ...
Opinion: Liverpool must take Carragher’s transfer advice and sign 22-yr-old in January
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher recently urged the club to spend big on a centre back. The Reds are struggling with an injury crisis at the back and the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have been ruled out for several months. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool dip into the transfer market next month to sign a centre back. The Reds have been linked with a move for the RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano recently and Carragher claimed in October that Liverpool should pay extra money and bring the player in on the 1st of January. Carragher said (via Liverpool Echo): “There is a young man everyone was talking about at Leipzig, Dayot Upamecano, there is talk of him. Whether he has the profile of Van Dijk, I think he is only 6’1″ or 6’2”, so he is maybe not that aerial, b...
Atletico Madrid interested in signing Arsenal’s Maitland-Niles
Atletico Madrid are preparing to submit a bid for Ainsley Maitland-Niles in the January transfer window, according to Sky Sports. The Spanish giants will be without Kieran Trippier for 13 games after he received a ten week ban for breaching betting rules by the English FA. Initially, Atletico were set to still play the former Tottenham Hotspur defender as they were unsure if the ban would be upheld outside of England. FIFA have since confirmed that the player’s ban will be implemented worldwide. As a result of Trippier missing a large chunk of the second half of the season, the Madrid-based club are set to test Arsenal’s resolve by making an offer for Maitland-Niles. They have been keeping tabs on the player for the last twelve months and rate him highly. Diego Simeone’s side are on ...
