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The Athletic: EPL star rejects lucrative new deal; Spurs’ recruitment team have plans for him
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a potential transfer boost following news emerging from Southampton. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Saints have presented a fresh four-year deal that would have made Danny Ings the best-paid player in the club’s history, but he rejected it. The striker is targeting another chance to join a team competing towards the top of the table, either this summer or next. Ornstein reports that Spurs have tried to secure Ings in the past, but The Sun have claimed that their recruitment team have a contingency plan if Harry Kane does go, with the former Liverpool striker on their list of possible replacements. Sportslens View There is still uncertainty over Kane’s future, and while Tottenham are unwilling to let the England international go, nothing i...
Tottenham star shines, joy for Maguire and Hendo – time to recap a wondrous night
England hammered Ukraine 4-0 in Rome to reach the last four of a major tournament for the second campaign in a row, setting up a semi-final clash at Wembley Stadium against Denmark. A brace from Harry Kane and headers from both Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson sealed a resounding victory over the Ukrainians, while the Three Lions’ defence remains unbreached across all five games they have played at Euro 2020. Coming into the game, England manager Gareth Southgate handed Jadon Sancho a first start at the tournament The tricky winger looked to have made an immediate impact as he went down in the box after just three minutes, but the penalty claims were waved away by German referee Felix Byrch. Just 30 seconds later, the Three Lions made their presence felt and took the lead against an oppo...
Chris Sutton’s two-word reaction as midfielder snubs Rangers for EPL loan move
Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour has joined Norwich City on a season-long loan, with the newly promoted side pipping Rangers and co to his signature. According to the Daily Record, Light Blues boss Steven Gerrard was interested in taking the 20-year-old on a one-year deal if Chelsea agreed to a temporary exit. Although Rangers could have offered Gilmour the chance to play in the Champions League next season, with only two qualifying rounds between them and a place in the group stages of Europe’s elite competition. However, Chelsea preferred to keep him in the Premier League, and the Scottish Premiership giants would have to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcements. Celtic legend Chris Sutton appears to have mocked Rangers for missing out on their academy graduate, reacting thus on Twitte...
Paratici reportedly tells Spurs to sign Argentine hitman if Kane leaves
Tottenham Hotspur new managing director Fabio Paratici is preparing for Harry Kane’s possible departure, and wants to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi should the England international leave. 🚨👀 In case of Harry #Kane‘s farewell, Fabio #Paratici thinks of his old pupil (at #Sampdoria), Mauro #Icardi: the #PSG striker wants to play more and at #Tottenham (without #Spurs captain) he would have a starting post. 🐓⚽ #Calciomercato #Transfers #Ligue1 #EPL — Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) June 30, 2021 That is according to TV dello Sport journalist Rudy Galetti, who claims the new Spurs chief is keen on having the Argentine at N17 having been responsible for signing him while at Sampdoria. Paratici was Head of Scouting at the club between 2004 and 201...
Rangers reportedly land seven -figure windfall after clause in 2017 deal got activated
Rangers have earned themselves an extra £1 million from the deal that took Scotland international starlet Billy Gilmour to Chelsea in July 2017. The Scottish Premiership reigning champions sold the midfielder for £500,000 at the time, and according to The Scottish Sun, certain clauses were included in the deal which has now landed the Ibrox outfit a seven-figure sum. Gilmour made his Premier League debut under former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard in August 2019, and that activated the £1m windfall, with more still to come through appearances and success. Rangers also insisted on a sell-on clause in the deal and would be landing themselves more windfall going forward should the 20-year-old get sold. Sportslens View Gilmour has handed Rangers a major financial boost as manager Steven Gerrard lo...
Chris Sutton’s three-word reaction as Rangers star is linked with Man Utd
Manchester United want to sign Rangers right-back and skipper James Tavernier, according to 90min. Arsenal, Brighton & Hove Albion and Norwich City are also interested in bringing him back to the Premier League. The Rangers star ended last season with 15 goals and 10 assists across all competitions and helped the Ibrox side win their 55th Scottish Premiership title. Tavernier impressed in the domestic league and the Europa League, and it seems he has attracted the Red Devils and co. However, Celtic legend Chris Sutton has rejected the idea on Twitter. This is unlikely… https://t.co/vEX1SguswI — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) June 30, 2021 Sportslens View Although the 29-year-old is undoubtedly the best right-back in the Scottish top-flight, the report linking him with a move to Man Utd...
Everton & Hammers reportedly in transfer talks with Rangers hero
Rangers star Glen Kamara is a wanted man in the Premier League, and according to Give Me Sport, Everton and West Ham United have both joined the race for his signature. The Finland international has just two years left on his deal at Ibrox, and is also attracting the likes of Arsenal, Watford and Brentford. Although Rangers and Kamara have held talks about a new deal, both parties have not been able to reach an agreement, and GMS say Everton and West Ham have gotten in contact with his representatives to enquire about what type of deal he would be looking at this summer. Sportslens View Rangers are offering the 25-year-old Champions League football and another chance to win the Scottish Premiership title next season, but could those be enough to keep him at Ibrox beyond the summer? The Pre...
‘Done deal’ – Telegraph journalist makes huge Everton managerial claim
Rafa Benitez and Everton have reached an agreement, with the Spaniard becoming their next manager a done deal. That is according to The Telegraph journalist Jason Burt who provided the update on Twitter. Rafa Benitez to Everton is agreed. Done deal. More on @TeleFootball later…depending on England game! — Jason Burt (@JBurtTelegraph) June 29, 2021 Sportslens View Everton and Benitez have been in talks for several days now, but the fans have been openly against the move, with some making their grievances known with abusive messages on the Goodison Park gates. However, Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has ignored their protests and is now set to go ahead with the unpopular appointment. The former Liverpool manager has been out of work since leaving the Chinese Super League in January but will no...
‘It was goosebumps’ – England kitman shares what Harry Kane did right before Germany clash
England secured a 2-0 win over Germany in the round-of-16 of Euro 2020 this evening, with second-half goals from Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane sending the Three Lions through to the quarter-finals. The Tottenham Hotspur star finally broke the duck, and his strike put the game to bed. Kane’s lack of goals or assists in the group stages got a lot of people worried, but the Spurs hitman came good at last. England will face Sweden or Ukraine in the quarters, and everyone will be counting on the 27-year-old to deliver the goods. While not many gave the Three Lions a chance, England senior kitman Pat Frost was confident of their chances at Wembley after Kane’s pre-match speech. He revealed how the Tottenham star, who doubles as the Three Lions captain, spurred his teammates on right before the ...
Gabriel Agbonlahor shares how he’d react if Grealish leaves for Man City
Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack Grealish has been linked with a summer move to Manchester City, with the Premier League champions said to be willing to part with £100 million for his signature. The England international is not expected to make a decision until after Euro 2020, and Villa fans are hoping he remains at the Midlands outfit beyond the current transfer window. Dean Smith’s side are not keen on selling Grealish, but the opportunity to win continental and domestic silverware at Man City could be too attractive for him to turn down. Villa legend Gabriel Agbonlahor has insisted the fans would not hold anything against the academy graduate if he chooses to leave. “I think if I’ve got my Villa head on, disappointed,” the ex-striker replied when asked on talkSPORT how he feels ab...
Real Madrid will show patience to sign €160m star, waiting for player’s public statement
Real Madrid are prepared to show patience in the pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe, Mundo Deportivo reports. The Frenchman had a superb 2020/21 campaign for Les Parisiens, registering a stunning 42 goals and 11 assists from 47 appearances. Despite his efforts, the club were beaten by Lille to the Ligue 1 title while they were eliminated in the Champions League semi-final. Mbappe has another 12 months left on his contract, and he has yet to give the green light over a possible extension with the club. Madrid are keeping a close eye on the situation but don’t want to anger Les Parisiens by making a formal approach for the player. They are prepared to wait for Mbappe to make a public statement over his future and give signs that he wants to join them this summer. Sportslens vi...
Former Premier League men star, Ronaldo quiet – Belgium 1-0 Portugal Player Ratings
Belgium reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 after a tight 1-0 win over Portugal. The first chance of the game fell to Portugal, and they will have been disappointed with the end result. Renato Sanches embarked on a brilliant driving run before feeding Diogo Jota, but the Liverpool man dragged his shot well wide. For much of the first half, Belgium were struggling to create anything of note, finding themselves limited to an ambitious effort by Thomas Meunier. But they managed to take the lead shortly before half time in fine fashion. Thorgan Hazard picked up the ball from 25 yards out and unleashed a powerful strike into the far corner. Although the ball moved a lot in the air, Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio will feel like he should have done better. There was an early blow in the s...
