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Report: 25-year-old int’l could leave Liverpool to join Euro giants, Klopp wants permanent sale
Liverpool defender Kostas Tsimikas could join Napoli on loan this summer according to a report from Area Napoli. The 25-year-old joined the Reds from Olympiakos in August 2020 for around £11 million according to BBC. Tsimikas has failed to make much of an impression at Anfield, however. The nine-capped Greece international has made just seven appearances for Liverpool. Liverpools allegedly could loan out Tsimikas to Napoli this summer Copyright: BoxAmstrup BoxAmstrupx COP109 spdk20201209-212701-L And Jurgen Klopp now could be prepared to send him out on loan. Tsimikas to leave Liverpool? Area Napoli claims that Napoli have made an approach to bring the Reds left-back to Naples on loan. A loan move away from Anfield would probably do the Greek ace the world of good. At 25, he...
Report: NUFC want dribbling machine, most fouled player in Europe’s top five leagues last term
Newcastle United are interested in signing Angers attacking midfielder Angelo Fulgini this summer, according to the Daily Mail. Crystal Palace are also keen on the 24-year-old, with the French outfit keen on selling in order to raise funds. Fulgini has just two years left on his current contract at Angers and is valued at around £12 million. Sportslens View Newcastle need to strengthen the squad this summer to avoid another relegation battle next season, and the attacking midfielder would help boost their goalscoring chances in the final third. Fulgini ended last season with ten goals and six assists in 36 games across all competitions and also caught the eye with his dribbling ability, emerging as the second most fouled player in Europe’s top five leagues during the campaign. The Magpies ...
Chris Sutton’s immediate furious reaction as Celtic crash out of Champions League
Celtic have failed to reach the group stages of the Champions League for the fourth consecutive season, losing 3-2 on aggregate to Denmark side Midtjylland. Hoops legend Chris Sutton was not pleased with the result as the Scottish Premiership giants lost the second-leg 2-1 after playing 1-1 at Parkhead, taking to Twitter to react thus: No surprise Celtic going out. Ange Postecoglou has been dealt the worst hand of any Celtic manager in the last 20 years. The powers that be should be ashamed of dealing him this hand. Years of acting too slow and bringing in players too late but this season is something else. — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) July 28, 2021 Sportslens View Celtic took the lead through skipper Callum McGregor with a stunning strike in the 48th minute, but Awer Mabil drew the ho...
Mahrez & Lingard react as attacker announces Everton arrival
Demarai Gray has joined Everton from Bayer Leverkusen, penning a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year in a £1.7 million move. The 25-year-old announced his arrival on Merseyside on Instagram, and Manchester United man Jesse Lingard and Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez reacted to his Premier League return. Sportslens View Gray left Leicester City for the Bundesliga club in January on an 18-month contract but could not impress, having also struggled in his last days at the King Power Stadium. He is back in the English top-flight six months later as the Toffees’ third signing of the summer. Gray won the top-flight title with the Foxes in 2015-16 after joining from Birmingham City in January 2016 but has struggled to fulfil the potential he showed in his early playing days....
Neymar reacts as Everton star makes Premier League history
Everton attacking midfielder Richarlison made history yesterday, becoming the first Premier League player to bag a hat-trick at the Olympic Games as Brazil secured a 4-2 victory over Germany. The 24-year-old put his country’s Copa America disappointment aside to fire the South Americans into a 3-0 lead in the opening 45 minutes of the Group D clash. Richarlison’s international teammate and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar Junior was impressed with his performance against the Germans, reacting on Instagram. Sportslens View Everton granted the winger’s request to play at the Olympics following long talks with him, with manager Rafa Benitez giving the final approval. Richarlison has missed the Toffees’ pre-season tour of the United States as a result and is also likely to miss their first Prem...
Spurs reportedly want to sell England int’l star for £25m as Everton plot summer move
Everton have enquired about Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks, according to The Beautiful Game Podcast. Everton have submitted an enquiry for Spurs midfielder Harry Winks. Spurs have told the player that he can leave the club this summer. #THFC looking for a fee of around 25mill 🔵⚪️🚨🚨 — The Beautiful Game Podcast (@Podcast_TBG) July 22, 2021 Spurs have told the England international he can leave this summer and are ready to sell him for £25 million. Sportslens View The Toffees are making squad changes following the arrival of manager Rafa Benitez, and their midfield will need quality additions once some dead weights are sold. Winks is out of favour at Tottenham after failing to see playing opportunities under former head coach Jose Mourinho. It ...
Sky Sports: West Ham want Liverpool centre-back Klopp dubbed ‘brilliant’
West Ham United are keeping tabs on Liverpool centre-back Nat Phillips, according to Sky Sports Transfer Centre (3.33 pm). The 24-year-old is surplus to requirements at Anfield following the arrival of Ibrahima Konate and the return to full fitness of Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. Phillips is expected to leave Liverpool this summer, but the Hammers would consider a move only if they decide to sell one of their current first-team centre-backs. Sportslens View Manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Phillips when he was won Liverpool’s Player of the Month award for March, dubbing him a ‘brilliant guy‘. West Ham have Angelo Ogbonna, Craig Dawson and Issa Diop as their current options at the back after Fabian Balbuena’s departure. Diop has been linked with an exit this summer,...
The Athletic: West Ham & Leeds make EPL club an offer for midfielder
West Ham United and Leeds United have made Chelsea an offer for midfielder Lewis Bate, according to The Athletic. The 18-year-old has one year left on his current contract and is refusing to sign an extension, making it clear to the Blues he does not want to agree a new deal. Bate wants to join a club who can provide a clear vision and pathway for him to play first-team football, and reckons a move to West Ham or Leeds could boost his chances. Sportslens View The Hammers have made Declan Rice one of the best midfielders in the Premier League at 22, with the England international making his debut at 18 and going to establish himself as a key player for both club and country afterwards. Bate, 18, would be open to joining such a side, but Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa also gives youth oppor...
English winger admits he regrets leaving Rangers, expresses Ryan Jack shock
Sheffield Wednesday attacking midfielder Josh Windass has admitted he regrets leaving Rangers in 2018. The English forward joined the Scottish giants from Accrington Stanley in 2016, spending two seasons at Ibrox before joining Wigan Athletic. Windass scored 19 goals in 73 games for Rangers but confirmed during a Q&A session on Instagram that he wishes he had stayed longer. The 27-year-old was also asked which player shocked him most for how good they are, and he mentioned Light Blues defensive midfielder Ryan Jack. The 29-year-old has played in 130 games since joining Rangers from Aberdeen in 2017, scoring 11 times. Having seen the Gers win the Scottish Premiership title last term, Windass would have been wishing he was part of the celebrations. Steven Gerrard’s men also impressed in ...
Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann reacts as player seals Celtic move
Kyogo Furuhashi played his last game for J1 League club Vissel Kobe on Saturday after sealing a £5 million move to Celtic the previous day. New Hoops manager Ange Postecoglou recommended the 26-year-old Japan international to the Scottish giants as he knows him well from his three and a half years managing Yokohama F Marinos. Furuhashi is set to link up with Celtic ahead of the new season, and Kobe midfielder Andres Iniesta has sent the forward his best wishes on Instagram. Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann has also reacted to the Japanese star’s move. Sportslens View Furuhashi led the J1’s scoring chart prior to his departure, bagging 14 goals in 20 league appearances. He has been tipped to walk straight into Celtic’s starting XI, but adapting to a new league and culture could make hitting...
Reliable journo claims Everton set to sign EPL-winning winger & ex-England int’l
Everton are closing in on deals for Bayer Leverkusen winger Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend, according to The Times’ Paul Joyce. Everton closing in on deals for wingers Demarai Gray (£1.5m from Bayer Leverkusen) and Andros Townsend (free transfer). — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) July 18, 2021 The Toffees are landing Townsend for free after he left Crystal Palace at the end of his deal last month and will pay £1.5 million for Gray. Sportslens View Everton manager Rafa Benitez wants to strengthen his attack ahead of next season, and landing the two wingers could prove to be a smart move. Townsend brings loads of experience to the table, while Gray has plenty to prove having struggled in his last days at Leicester City and with Bayer Leverkusen. Everton are set to lose Bernard and Cenk Tosun thi...
Tim Krul sends message to NUFC star as he shares injury update with club mute
Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka is likely to miss the start of the new season following a broken metatarsal. The Slovakia international has since undergone surgery and provided Magpies fans with an update through his Instagram account. Dubravka missed the start of last season due to a heel injury that required surgery and is unlucky again heading into 2021-22. There has been no word from Newcastle regarding his injury, and the goalie has provided something himself in the absence of an official update. His Norwich City counterpart and former Magpies hero Tim Krul and some of his teammates have all sent him messages of support. The club currently have no senior goalies available after Karl Darlow tested positive for COVID-19 and has had to self-isolate for 10 days. Mark Gillespie...
