Premier League
Aston Villa planning opening bid for 21-year-old winger with seven goal contributions
Aston Villa are planning an opening bid for Burnley winger Dwight McNeil ahead of the summer transfer window, a report from Football Insider claims. The Midlands outfit have had a fine season in the top-flight, and they are currently on course to finish in the top half of the table. The club’s owners have spent a combined £235 million on signings in the last two summers, and there could be another spending spree. The Villans are planning to strengthen the wide attacking department, and it is claimed that McNeil is one of the top targets on their wishlist. The club are prepared to make an early-window bid of £15m, but the offer is likely to be rejected with McNeil having three years left on his contract. Sportslens view: The Villans are expected to be without Trezeguet for a lengthy pe...
Eden Hazard apologises to Real Madrid fans for laughing after Champions League exit
Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has apologised for laughing with Chelsea players after his side were knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals. The former Chelsea man, 30, was seen joking and smiling with his former team-mates at the final whistle. Hazard said on Instagram it was “not my intention to offend Real Madrid fans”. Hazard was substituted before full-time after failing to have an impact on the game, which the Spanish giants lost 2-0 as Chelsea progressed 3-1 on aggregate. Hazard, who left Stamford Bridge in 2019, has received much criticism from Real Madrid fans and the Spanish media, with some calling for him to be transferred. Hazard helped Chelsea, who will face Manchester City in an all-English Champions League final, to two Premier League and two Europa League trophies...
Arsenal set for complete overhauling, close in on £43 million move
Arsenal are set for a busy summer in the transfer market as Mikel Arteta looks to better the Gunners’ underwhelming season this time out, and the north London side are being linked several names. With only four Premier League fixtures remaining, attention has already turned to the summer transfer window. It could prove to be a decisive period for Arteta as Arsenal look to close the gap to the top four next campaign. Attracting new faces to the Emirates Stadium could prove challenging, but there is no doubt that change is needed at the club. The ongoing effects of the coronavirus pandemic will mean many clubs are restricted in their efforts to improve, with Arsenal among those, though winning the Europa League and qualifying for the Champions League will surely boost their hopes of landing ...
Man City plan contract talks with £150,000-a-week star after ‘incredible’ performance vs PSG
Manchester City are planning to renew midfielder Fernandinho’s contract for another season after his impressive run of form in recent months, The Mail reports. The 36-year-old has been a mainstay in the Cityzens squad since he arrived from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2013, but his playing time has reduced this term. The Brazilian has played over 2,000 minutes of first-team football, but he has managed only 11 starts over the course of the Premier League season. Despite this, he is hugely valued by Pep Guardiola and was recently preferred over Rodrigo for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain. Guardiola described the midfielder’s performance as ‘incredible‘, and it is now reported that the club could extend his contract which expires in June. It was recen...
Premier League issues major announcement on fan attendance for last two games
Only home fans (a limited number) will be able to attend the final two league games of the season, as confirmed by the Premier League. This update comes from The Athletic, following suggestions that away supporters could be permitted access to the stands as part of the 10,000 spectator figure previously touted. “The Premier League today confirmed the final two match rounds of the 2020/21 season will be limited to home fans, subject to the Government easing lockdown restrictions,” as the Premier League statement read. “Following consultation with clubs, it was agreed matches would not be open to away supporters due to varying operational challenges across the League and the need to deliver a consistent approach, while maximising the opportunity for home-fan attendance. “The safety and secur...
Belgian club join race to sign Super Eagles new boy
Belgian club KAS Eupen have joined the race to sign Enyimba winger Anayo Iwuala, who last month debuted for the Super Eagles. L’Avenir has reported that Eupen will be interested in Iwuala, whose club have already put a million Euros price tag on. The 22-year-old is a daring winger, who loves to take on his marker with his speed, power and technique. Interestingly, another Super Eagles star, Henry Onyekuru got his first big breakthrough at this club. Eupen sold him to Premier League side Everton for five million pounds before he eventually ended up with AS Monaco in the French Ligue 1. This season, the club have stayed up in the Belgian top league against many odds. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined w...
Crystal Palace and Brighton could compete to sign striker with 16 goal contributions
Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in signing West Bromwich Albion loanee Mbaye Diagne this summer, Football Insider claims. The Senegal international joined the Baggies from Galatasaray in January, and he has been a quality signing with three goals and two assists from 14 outings. With the club almost on the cusp of Premier League relegation, it is unlikely that Diagne will join them permanently during the next transfer window. Palace and Brighton have reportedly added him to their summer wishlist, and could go head-to-head for his signature later this year. Sportslens view: Diagne was impressive for Galatasaray during the first half of the campaign, registering 11 goals from just 19 appearances in all competitions. Despite his fine form, the Baggies managed to s...
Manchester United could lose points against Liverpool after Old Trafford protests
Manchester United could face punishment from the FA and Premier League over protests at the stadium ahead of their game against Liverpool on Sunday. The league clash between the two historic rivals was postponed at the weekend, as fans protested outside Old Trafford pre-match and eventually made their way inside the stadium. The two sets of players did not leave their hotels for the stadium, and there is no clear date set for when the game will be held. According to the Daily Mirror, the FA’s rulebook in section 8.3.4 states if United are at fault for the game not happening, Liverpool are awarded the result and three points. It reads: “In the event of a match being abandoned due to the conduct of one Club or its members or supporters the Board has the power to order that the match is not r...
‘Fantastic’, ‘Top class’: Some Chelsea fans praise defensive display from 29-year-old star
A selection of Chelsea fans heaped praise on goalkeeper Edouard Mendy following his impressive display against Fulham in the Premier League. The Blues registered a 2-0 triumph over the Cottagers at home on Saturday, but it was far from straightforward during the first half. The club took the lead through Kai Havertz in the 10th minute, but they could not double their advantage before the interval. Mendy proved key in keeping the Blues ahead with three crucial saves, including one where he was initially wrongfooted by a deflection. Havertz made it 2-0 for the Blues shortly after the interval, and they managed to hold on to the lead with relative comfort. Several Blues fans on Twitter praised the display of Mendy between the sticks. Clean sheet number 23 for Edouard Mendy in all competitions...
Fulham join Celtic in race to sign 24-year-old forward with 24 goal contributions
Fulham have joined Celtic and Rangers in the race to sign Peterborough United forward Siriki Dembele during the summer transfer window, Football Insider reports. The Cottagers are currently nine points adrift of safety in the Premier League with only four games left, and they are on the cusp of relegation. This could pave the way for multiple player exits as they look to reduce their wage bill ahead of their return to the Championship. It is now reported that they are keeping a close eye on Dembele, who has registered 12 goals and 12 assists from 45 appearances for Peterborough. There is understood to be plenty of interest in the 24-year-old, with Scottish giants Rangers and Celtic also keen on the former Grimsby Town man. Sportslens view: The Cottagers will be aiming to keep the core of t...
Predicted Liverpool XI vs Man Utd: Klopp to make one change; 24-year-old dropped
Liverpool will travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The Reds need to win their remaining five games to have any chance of finishing in the top four. Jurgen Klopp’s side created loads of clear-cut chances against Newcastle United, but they failed to convert those. In the end, they ended up earning a frustrating 1-1 draw. Natt Philips is once again set to be absent. It is unclear whether Klopp will continue with Fabinho at the back alongside Ozan Kabak or start with young Rhys Williams. Curtis Jones made a return (as a substitute) against the Magpies in the last match. He is likely to play some part here as well. Liverpool started with four forwards against Newcastle, but Klopp will look to have more control on the road in the middle of the ...
‘Incredibly focused’: Pep Guardiola ‘personally satisfied’ with performance of 26-year-old Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reserved special praise for defender Nathan Ake following the 2-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Netherlands international made his return from a long-term hamstring injury last month, and he has since made only two league appearances. Ake was picked to start alongside Aymeric Laporte in the central defence yesterday, and he produced a solid display where he made five clearances. Speaking after the game, Guardiola was personally pleased over Ake’s display, who has experienced a tough debut campaign savaged by injuries. He told Mancity.com: “He was one of the reasons I am so personally satisfied.” “I love the nice guys and he is one of the nicest but he struggled a lot this season with injuries. “I am pleased for all of us. Defe...
