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Report: Newcastle and Villa ‘watching’ 29 y/o ‘contract rebel’ also wanted by Ancelotti
A host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing AFC Bournemouth striker Josh King this month. West Ham have been linked with a move for the Norweigian striker this month. However, the Hammers are not alone in the race for his signature. According to reports from The Sun, Everton are also interested, while the likes of Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Fulham are also watching his situation. King has only a few months left in his contract and he could leave this month as well. However, the 29-year-old striker is demanding a wage package of £120k-per-week, and pricing himself out of reach of several interested parties. The likes of Villa, Newcastle United and Fulham are happy to wait until the summer of 2021 to sign him on free. Sportslens View If King indeed wants to pla...
Premier League 2020/21 Week 19: EPL Results & Table
The 19th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important matches at both ends of the table. Liverpool versus Manchester United is the standout game, with the two old enemies set to go head-to-head at Anfield on Sunday. The lunchtime match at Molineux got the weekend off to a thrilling start as West Bromwich Albion triumphed 3-2 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves led 2-1 at the break, with Fabio Silva and Willy Boly turning things around after Matheus Pereira’s penalty had given the Baggies an early lead. However, goals in the second half by Semi Ajayi and another Pereira penalty gave Sam Allardyce his first victory as West Brom manager. There are two games at 3.00 pm, with West Ham United hosting Burnley while Leeds United take on Brighton & Hove Albion. HALF-TIME ...
Report: 23-year-old Arsenal star avoids long-term injury, could be fit to face Newcastle United
Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has avoided a potential long-term injury and could be fit for the Premier League clash against Newcastle United next week, The Athletic reports. The Scotland international was left out of the matchday squad to face Crystal Palace on Thursday night as a precaution for a calf problem. Earlier today, the defender went through an MRI scan and the results have been positive with him avoiding a muscle tear in his calf. It is revealed that the 23-year-old could be fit enough to feature in Monday night’s league clash against the Magpies at the Emirates Stadium. Tierney has been one of the Gunners’ top performers this term and he earned plaudits from fans even when the club were on a seven-match winless league streak. In his previous four games across all competitio...
10 former Manchester United players who went into management
For 26 years, Manchester United were managed by one of, if not the greatest coach to ever touch the game. Sir Alex Ferguson guided the Red Devils to 13 league titles, two Champions Leagues, and many other domestic trophies. You’d think that those who played under him would have picked up a thing or two from his tutelage, and gone on to be successful managers themselves. Well, football isn’t always that simple. Wayne Rooney is the latest of Fergie’s disciples to take the leap into management, taking charge at Derby County. How will he fare? I guess we’ll find out. But here is how other former Man Utd players have done during their managerial days. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Solskjaer is currently in charge at Manchester United Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over at Old Trafford during a turbulent spel...
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...
Opinion: Alan Shearer is spot on – Newcastle United needs hope
Newcastle United’s dismal defeat at Sheffield United earlier this week took their winless run to eight games in all competitions. The result left them 15th in the Premier League and looking nervously over their shoulders. With the club also out of both cup competitions, their fans have plenty of reasons to feel unhappy. Magpies legend Alan Shearer perfectly summed up the mood of the fanbase with an impassioned article on The Athletic website today. “Newcastle supporters want hope,” Shearer wrote. “They want a bit of their club back, rather than this hollow, shallow, lifeless, soulless shell. “That hope has gone, and it has been ground out of them by an ownership that has different thoughts and ideas and different ambitions, if you can call it that. “You need something to believe in, to buy...
‘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...
‘We’re good enough to do it’: Sheffield United star eyeing great escape after beating Newcastle
Billy Sharp believes that Sheffield United can get themselves out of trouble after recording their first Premier League victory of the season on Tuesday. Sharp bagged the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as the Blades defeated Newcastle United at Bramhall Lane to move onto five points for the season. The result left Chris Wilder’s side nine points adrift of safety, but Sharp has insisted that the team can avoid relegation this term. “It’s a huge relief, I’m so happy for the boys,” he told Sky Sports. “It was important we got a win soon. It was scrappy at times, but in the first-half I thought we were brilliant. “We got the luck we deserved and saw it through. “I thought we played with a lot of confidence, and this win can give us more belief. Everyone has written us off – the pr...
Newcastle desperate to secure Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori
Newcastle United are interested in securing Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori. The youngster has not played as much as he expected in the first half of this campaign. Tomori is sidelined given the preference of manager Frank Lampard of playing Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma in central defense. According to FourFourTwo, the 23-year-old is attracting interest from the Magpies, along with Leeds United and Burnley. Any move would be a loan for the second half of the season. Tomori did not even play in the FA Cup third round game against Morecambe for Chelsea, further indicating a move could be imminent. Blues boss Lampard told football.london: “The situation with Fikayo is open at the moment. There is a possibility he could be going on loan to get games somewhere else. “So that would have to be t...
Report: Newcastle United tipped to make a move for ‘talented midfielder’
Ecuador international Moises Caicedo has been linked with a move to Newcastle United. The 19-year-old was previously in talks with Manchester United, but they shelved plans to sign him following messy discussions. However, journalist Fabrizio Romano has now told Sky Sports that the Magpies will rival Brighton & Hove Albion for his signature. “They (United) are not going for Caicedo, but I expect him to move to the Premier League although he did receive a bid from Italy and MLS,” he said. “His dream has always been to play in the Premier League and Brighton are trying. They made an official bid some days ago, while Newcastle have also tried to talk with his agent. It is an open race for Caicedo. “He’s a talented midfielder so a lot of clubs are interested. He’s not decided yet on his fu...
Journalist: West Ham ‘priced out of a move’ for 28 y/o Everton target
According to TalkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, West Ham have been priced out of a move for AFC Bournemouth striker Josh King. The Hammers are looking to sign a striker this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax for a fee of £20 million. Michail Antonio remains the club’s only recognised striker at the moment, and the Hammers are exploring several options like King, Eddie Nketiah, and Boulaye Dia. David Moyes, the Hammers boss, is a big fan of the player and wanted to sign him during the summer. The Cherries are also open to selling him but only at the right price. He will be a free agent in the summer, but West Ham badly need a striker now. The 28-year-old has made only eight appearances in the Championship this season, and he is yet to open his account. Las...
‘Incredible’, ‘Saved us’: Some Arsenal fans praise 28-year-old star after Newcastle United win
A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter have heaped praise on goalkeeper Bernd Leno following his impressive display in the 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the FA Cup third round. The Gunners had a testing challenge at the Emirates Stadium, but they managed to eventually prevail after goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the second half of added extra-time. However, the north London giants could have quite easily lost the game in the final minutes of normal time, had it not been for the goalkeeping heroics of Leno, who denied Andy Carroll from close range. Carroll found himself in acres of space to shoot on goal, but Leno denied him with a terrific save at the near post with his left arm. He got up instantly to divert the rebound from the striker’s foot and dived to...
