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‘I’ve heard Farhad Moshiri likes him’ – Guillem Balague shares Everton manager update
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has commented on the reports linking former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez with the Everton job. The Goodison Park outfit want a top manager to replace Carlo Ancelotti, and the Spaniard is said to be on their radar as the search drag on. While some Everton fans do not want him due to his affiliation with bitter and city rivals Liverpool, Balague claims that is a thing of the past as Benitez is no longer connected with the club as before. About @rafabenitezweb and #Everton I understand the feeling from some due to his time at #LFC… 15 years ago! But I know his connection it is now more or at least as much with the city of Liverpool than with LFC as it is run now (he has no relationship with the new owners) — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) June 11, ...
Aston Villa’s £33m man dealt huge international blow
Aston Villa completed the signing of Argentine attacking midfielder Emiliano Buendia on Monday in a £33 million club-record move. The deal could rise to £38m with add-ons, and the 24-year-old will be looking to hit the ground running at Villa Park next season. While Buendia is probably still elated after becoming the Midlands outfit’s most expensive signing of all time, he has been dealt a huge blow by Argentina. The South American country have named their 28-man squad for the Copa America, and Villa’s new boy has missed out. #SelecciónMayor Lista de convocados 📋🇦🇷 por el entrenador @lioscaloni para disputar la #CopaAmérica2021. pic.twitter.com/E5pgpQ0fLz — Selección Argentina 🇦🇷 (@Argentina) June 11, 2021 Manager Lionel Scaloni selected the former N...
Everton have reportedly made move for Ligue 1-winning manager
Everton have added Rudi Garcia to their managerial shortlist, according to L’Equipe (via GFFN). Everton have approached Rudi Garcia. More follows. (L’Éq) — Get French Football News (@GFFN) June 10, 2021 Sportslens View The Toffees are yet to find a suitable replacement for Carlo Ancelotti despite being linked with numerous managers. Rafa Benitez, Graham Potter, Nuno Espirito Santo, Claudio Ranieri and Antonio Conte have all been tipped for the job, and it appears the search is still ongoing. Garcia left Lyon at the end of the 2020-21 campaign after the French side finished fourth in the Ligue 1 table and missed out on Champions League football. The 57-year-old is ready to return to the dugout immediately from the look of things, and it is unclear whether the Everton project would appeal to...
Fabrizio Romano delivers exciting update on fastest EPL centre-back NUFC reportedly want
Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Fulham centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo can leave Craven Cottage for just £10 million this summer. Tosin Adarabioyo could leave Fulham this summer. There’s a buy-out clause for £10m included into his contract – many clubs interested as he’s ‘good opportunity’. ⚪️⚫️ #Fulham #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 9, 2021 The Manchester City academy graduate has the buy-out clause in his deal, and it can be activated following the London side’s relegation. The revelation comes as a huge boost for Newcastle United, who have been credited with an interest. Daily Mail claim that the clause expires 30 days before the 2021-22 Championship season starts. The new campaign is scheduled to kick off on August 7...
Nigeria reportedly keen on luring Manchester City youth product
Nigeria are trying to convince Anderlecht forward Lukas Nmecha to commit his international future to them, according to Bild. The Manchester City youth product impressed at the recent European U-21 Championship, finishing as the top scorer with four goals to help Germany win the title for the third time. Nmecha qualifies to represent Germany as he was born in Hamburg but has previously represented England from U16 to U21 level. He previously helped the Young Lions to win the 2017 European U-19 final after scoring the winner against Portugal in the final. As Nmecha has yet to represent any nation in a senior competitive international fixture, he can still commit his international future to England, Germany or Nigeria, where his father was born. There is little doubt that Nmecha’s performanc...
Antonio Conte reportedly concerned about Tottenham’s ambition
Talks between Tottenham Hotspur and Antonio Conte have hit a stumbling block as the Italian is concerned about the club’s ambition, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Spurs are still searching for their next full-time manager after Jose Mourinho was sacked in April. Conte has been linked with the Spurs job since leaving Inter Milan at the end of last season. He guided Inter to their first Serie A title in 11 years, ending Juventus’ dominance in Italy’s top flight. Conte has concerns about the budget he will be handed to rebuild Spurs this summer, which could scupper their chances of appointing him. Transforming Spurs into a team that could challenge for the Premier League title could take three or four years, and Conte isn’t renowned for his patience. He is considered to be among t...
Premier League Player of the Season nominees announced
The eight-man shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Season award has been announced. Manchester City are, rather unsurprisingly, the most represented team in the shortlist, boasting two nominees. One player from rivals Manchester United features, as well as one each from Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Aston Villa. Three Englishmen have been selected in the final eight, as well as two from Portugal. The fan vote is open on the Premier League’s website, with the announcement expected to be in about a week’s time. It is worth noting that this is NOT the PFA Player of the Year award. However, seven of the last eight winners have scooped both prizes. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City De Bruyne won the award last season Hoping to become the fourth playe...
Hammers & Spurs dealt blow as chairman says 33-goal hitman is no longer for sale
Brentford striker Ivan Toney was linked with both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month. However, Saturday’s Championship play-off victory for the Bees has dealt a blow to their chances of landing the hitman. The 25-year-old inspired his side to a 2-0 win over Swansea City, scoring from the spot to grab his 33rd goal of the campaign. Toney has also bagged 10 assists in 48 league games this term and has been touted as a potential replacement for Harry Kane at Spurs. Despite this, chairman Daniel Levy will have to look elsewhere if Kane leaves this summer following comments from his Brentford counterpart. The Bees’ co-director of football Rasmus Ankerson has told Sky Sports that earning promotion to the Premier League has ruled out any potential sale for their hitman. Hamm...
Manager Leeds made contact with reportedly an option for Tottenham, evaluation ongoing
Erstwhile AS Roma manager Paulo Fonseca is an option for Tottenham Hotspur, according to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari. Tra le alternative per la panchina del Tottenham, oltre al molto più costoso Antonio #Conte c’è anche Paulo #Fonseca che comporterebbe una spesa più sostenibile.L’allenatore è stato proposto da intermediari la passata settimana e la sua candidatura è oggetto di valutazione. #THFC — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) May 31, 2021 The Portuguese was offered to Spurs by his intermediaries last week and the club are currently evaluating whether he could be perfect for the job. The Portuguese was reportedly contacted by Leeds United a few weeks ago as they looked to put a contingency plan in place should head coach Marcelo Bielsa leave. However, the Argentine is set t...
Guardiola reportedly wants to use two Man City attacking stars as bait to land Kane
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to snap up Tottenham Hotspur hitman Harry Kane this summer, and is ready to sacrifice both Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus in a bid to do so, according to The Sun. The England international also wants to move to the Etihad Stadium and has revealed his dream to play alongside Kevin de Bruyne, but Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is ready to play hardball and block a move. He has slapped a £150million price tag on Kane’s head, but Man City are hoping to offset some of that fee by using two of their attackers as bait. Sterling ended the campaign with 15 goals across all competitions while Jesus bagged 14 goals as the Cityzens won the League Cup and Premier League title. Nevertheless, they are not starters under Guardiola and the Catalan is looking to ma...
Celtic reportedly want goalkeeper Gareth Southgate dubbed ‘exciting’
Celtic want to bring Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to Parkhead this summer, according to Chronicle Live. The Hoops were interested in signing the former England youth international back in 2018 but he joined Aberdeen on loan instead. Celtic are back for Woodman’s signature again, but another club could stand in their way again, with Southampton also eyeing a move for him. The 24-year-old just ended his second season-long loan at Swansea City, suffering heartbreak in Saturday’s Championship play-offs final as Brentford secured a 2-0 win to earn Premier League promotion. The Welsh outfit are hoping to be third time lucky next season and are keen to retain the services of the Newcastle man. Woodman is not guaranteed a place in the Magpies’ or Southampton starting XI, and while r...
‘Time to go elsewhere’ – Spurs star with ‘big dressing room influence’ open to summer exit
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko has admitted that a summer exit could be on the cards after losing his spot in the side’s starting XI. The Frenchman started 15 league games in 2020-21, coming off the bench 10 times. Sissoko featured in 15 games across other competitions, starting nine of them. However, he reckons his opportunities could be limited next term, and with just two years left on his current contract, the 31-year-old is open to an exit in the coming weeks if Spurs tell him to leave. “This is my 5th year at the club and I have had some very good moments,” Sissoko told Foot Mercato (via GFFN). “Now, I am a person who does not close any doors. If a new challenge presents itself, we will see what I do. But today, I do not close any doors concerning my future, because as I...
