Premier League
Brentford hold talks with 20-year-old international striker linked with Everton – report
Brentford have held talks with Schalke over a possible deal for Matthew Hoppe, The Telegraph’s Mick McGrath reports. The Bees have made a sublime return to top-flight football with four points from their first two games of the campaign. However, they can’t get carried away from the bright start, and there could be more inward transfer activity before the deadline. Hoppe has been linked with several clubs over the past few weeks. Everton were recently credited with an interest in signing him. It is now reported that the Bees have entered the pursuit of the United States international, who is valued at £8 million by Schalke. Sportslens view: Hoppe made his senior club debut last term. He showed plenty of promise with six goals from just 1,309 minutes of Bundesliga football. He has ...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Manchester City vs Arsenal
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. City started their season with successive 1-0 defeats against Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur in the Community Shield and Premier League respectively. They made amends with a convincing 5-0 triumph over Norwich City at home. The club are now scheduled to host the Gunners in tomorrow’s lunchtime kick-off. The north London club have failed to register a point in their first two league games of the season with 2-0 losses to London counterparts Brentford and Chelsea. Mikel Arteta’s side ended the losing streak with a stunning 6-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. The result will bo...
Mikel Arteta provides fitness update on three Arsenal players ahead of Man City clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided a fitness update on three players ahead of the Premier League clash against Manchester City on Saturday. The Gunners recently registered a 6-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the second round of the Carabao Cup, ending a two-match losing run. However, the London club are still under immense pressure as both of those defeats came in the first two games of the new league campaign. They can’t afford a third-straight league loss heading into the international break, but the prospect of avoiding it remains an arduous task for them. The club have failed to pick up a single point in the last eight league meetings against City, and they could be up for another difficult outing. Ahead of the early kick-off at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Arteta provided a f...
‘It’s Donny time’: Some Manchester United fans react after blow for 24-year-old star
A selection of Manchester United fans reacted on Twitter after the club confirmed that midfielder Scott McTominay underwent groin surgery. The Scotland international has been a key player for the Red Devils, but he won’t play any part in the Wolverhampton Wanderers game this weekend. The 24-year-old has also been ruled out for the upcoming fixtures for Scotland. It is unclear whether he will return to action following the international break. This has produced a mixed reaction among the fans, with some of them believing that McTominay’s injury could open up a spot for Donny van de Beek. Twitter reactions: Get well soon. This need to be Donny’s breakout chance now to have a run of games and show what he’s got — Tom (@VandeGOAT) August 26, 2021 Even more of a reason to sign a midfielder now ...
Euro club enter talks to sign £15m Aston Villa star with 10 league goals last term
Roma have opened talks with Aston Villa over the transfer of Anwar El Ghazi, Football Insider reports. The Dutchman has been a regular starter for Villa since the start of the campaign, registering three goals from as many appearances. Despite this, he has been tipped to head for the exit door this month as his game time will be reduced when Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins are fit. Roma are interested in signing the former Lille man. They have now started preliminary talks with Villa. He is reportedly valued at £15 million. Sportslens view: El Ghazi has been a quality performer for the Midlands outfit. He bagged 10 league goals last term despite being restricted to 27 appearances. He has continued to impress in the early weeks of the new season, but there are doubts whether he can sustain hi...
David Moyes confident of bringing £75,000-a-week attacker to West Ham United – report
West Ham United are confident of re-signing Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard before this month’s transfer deadline, Football Insider reports. The England international was on loan with the Hammers earlier this year, where he revived his form with nine goals in 16 games. He has since been touted to rejoin the Hammers on a permanent deal, but nothing has materialised in terms of a transfer with the Red Devils. It is now reported that talks are ongoing between United and Lingard’s camp. David Moyes is confident that the attacker will arrive before Tuesday’s deadline. Sportslens view: Lingard was involved for the Red Devils during pre-season, but he missed the season opener against Leeds United due to coronavirus. He returned in a closed-doors friendly against Burnley at Old Trafford, ...
‘Really happy for him’: Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal star after West Brom display
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was pleased with Aaron Ramsdale’s debut in goal against West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday night. The Gunners’ new signing was preferred ahead of Bernd Leno for the Carabao Cup second round tie, and he was kept busy at the Hawthorns. The Baggies were far from full strength with six debutants from the academy, but Ramsdale was called upon to make four key saves. One of those was with his left foot after a big deflection. He was made to earn his clean sheet, and Arteta was pleased with his showing. He told Arsenal.com: “I’m really happy with him. He hasn’t trained a lot with us, but you can see the qualities he has.” “He’s a really young goalkeeper – he’s done a lot already in the league, and you can see the presence and the personality he has when he plays.” Rams...
Report: Aston Villa now intent on signing £45m superstar in the making
Aston Villa are now determined to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to Tuttosport. Villa boss Dean Smith has already been a very busy man in the transfer market. Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young have all been brought to Villa Park and Jack Grealish left for Manchester City. However, it seems as though Villa are far from done. Smith seems to be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Villa Park. Aston Villa determined to sign McKennie The 22-year-old is on the Villans’ radar, according to Tuttosport. In fact, it is suggested that the Midlands outfit are now ‘determined’ to sign him. Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace also want to sign the United States international. So Villa will certainly not have things all their own way. Wha...
Liverpool and Tottenham need to pay €50m for winger who starred at Euros – report
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will need to pay at least €50 million to convince Rennes to sell Jeremy Doku this month, Jeunes Footeux reports. The 19-year-old joined the Ligue 1 club from Anderlecht for €26m last summer but had a disappointing debut season with just two goals and four assists from 37 outings. However, he made a huge impression for Belgium at the European Championships. He bagged just one assist from two games but was the Red Devils’ main attacking threat. It is now reported that Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo is an admirer of the wide attacker, and the north London club could consider a late approach to sign him. Liverpool have also been keeping tabs on his situation. With the transfer window closing in a week, it is claimed that it would take at least €50...
Wolves interested in signing 24-year-old international star valued at €20m – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car, Sky Sports reports. The Midlands outfit have made five signings this summer. Yerson Mosquera was signed from Atletico Nacional to bolster the heart of the defence. Wolves boss Bruno Lage recently said that he needs more quality in the squad, and it is now reported that they are interested in landing Caleta-Car. Marseille need to balance their books to offset the losses due to COVID-19, and they are willing to sell the Croatian for a fee of around €20 million. However, Wolves face an uphill task of convincing him to join them. He wants to continue playing in European competitions if he leaves Marseille. Wolves will intensify their pursuit of the centre-back if they receive any encouragement or chan...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals whether Manchester United will make more signings
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an update on the club’s transfer plans for the final days of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have made two marquee signings in centre-back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho for a combined fee of around £112.5 million. There have been suggestions that the club could attempt to sign a new midfielder, but Solskjaer has hinted that there may not be much activity before the deadline. However, speaking to VG’s Arilas Ould-Saada, Solskjaer did not dismiss the prospect of another new signing but said he is happy with the business done this summer. He said: “I don’t think much is going to happen. If something happens, it is a bonus. “You never know what happens in the world of football. But we’ve had a very good window...
Premier League: 5 to follow on Matchday 3
The new Premier League season rumbles on this weekend with some intriguing games scheduled to take place across the country. The standout fixture is undoubtedly on Saturday, as Liverpool and Chelsea put their 100 percent records on the line at Anfield. Both sides are yet to concede a goal, and their meeting this weekend will be a useful guide to their respective title hopes. Read on as we take a look at the upcoming weekend and pick out five bets we believe will pay dividends. Liverpool vs Chelsea Much like playing Platin Casino online in Ireland, the clash between Liverpool and Chelsea is sure to provide plenty of excitement for fans. The Reds have been untroubled in their first two games, defeating Norwich City and Burnley without conceding a goal. It has been a similar story for Chelsea...
