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‘Proper team’: Former Leeds United player has just taken a dig at Manchester United

Ian Harte has taken a dig at Manchester United on Twitter, suggesting that Leeds United are a proper club and the Red Devils are not. The former Leeds star made the comment on Twitter while watching United in action against Tottenham Hotspur at the moment. The Red Devils are currently losing 5-1 to Tottenham at Old Trafford in the Premier League, having gone down to 10 men after 28 minutes. Harte made the comment in response to impressionist Al Foran’s shock at the way things are going for United in the match against Tottenham. Should support a proper team Al @LUFC https://t.co/U5Yhp4cSDB — Ian Harte (@ianharte23) October 4, 2020 Leeds United are going strong As for Leeds, Marcelo Bielsa’s side are doing well in the Premier League, this being the first time they are playing in the top flig...

Man City send message to Tottenham on Twitter after they demolish Solskjaer’s men

Tottenham Hotspur handed Manchester United a 6-1 demolition at Old Trafford today. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side scored first – barely a minute into the clash – it was Jose Mourinho’s men who had the last laugh, going 4-1 up after 45 minutes. Spurs added two more goals in the second half to deal a huge blow on the Red Devils who were reduced to 10 men after Anthony Martial was sent off in the first half. Man Utd’s city neighbours and bitter rivals Manchester City definitely enjoyed the game, sending this message to Tottenham on Twitter after the final whistle: 🤝 @SpursOfficial https://t.co/CcLAb2gcmO — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 4, 2020 Spurs’ duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min each got a brace and an assist, with Serge Aurier and Tanguy Ndombele getting on the score shee...

Sky Sports: West Ham tell Celtic what to do if they want Snodgrass

Scottish Premiership giants Celtic are keen on signing West Ham United attacking midfielder Robert Snodgrass on loan ahead of tomorrow’s transfer deadline. The Hoops want to boost their attacking ranks and the Scotland international will no doubt be a great addition. However, West Ham aren’t ready to loan him out and will rather sell him instead. According to Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph, the Hammers have told Celtic they will not entertain a loan deal for Snodgrass, unless there is a significant fee involved. UPDATE: West Ham have told Celtic they will not entertain a loan deal for Robert Snodgrass, unless there is a significant fee involved.@SkySportsNews understands the Hammers would also be open to selling the player on a permanent transfer. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) October 4, ...

Gareth Bale’s three-word reaction as Tottenham demolish Manchester United

Tottenham Hotspur destroyed Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, and summer arrival Gareth Bale has been left impressed. Spurs secured an emphatic 6-1 win over the Red Devils, and the Real Madrid star took to Twitter to react thus: Unbelievable performance boys 🔥 https://t.co/0nv12RPSwt — Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) October 4, 2020 It was Tottenham’s best performance since head coach Jose Mourinho arrived in North London last year, and not even the Portuguese would have predicted such an amazing result. While playing against 10 men definitely had its role in the 6-1 win, nothing can be taken away from Spurs who were very impressive at both ends despite a shaky start. Bruno Fernandes put the Red Devils a goal up a minute into the clash after Davinson Sanchez brought down Ant...

‘Sensational’: Bundesliga winger responds to Leeds United player’s Instagram post after last night

Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo has praised Leeds United attacker Ian Carlo Poveda on Instagram for his performance against Manchester City on Saturday evening. Poveda, who moved to Leeds from City in January 2020, came on as a substitute for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in their 1-1 draw with Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League. The 20-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, played well for the West Yorkshire club, and 20-year-old Wales international winger Matondo – who is on the books of Bundesliga club Schalke at the moment – has responded to his post on Instagram. The youngster was with Poveda in the youth team at City. Matondo responded: “Sensational.” Stats Against City on Saturday evening, Poveda played one key pass, had a pass accuracy ...

‘We have to be realistic’: Enrique thinks one reported Liverpool transfer won’t happen

Jose Enrique has stated on Instagram that he does not think that Liverpool will sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain anytime soon. The former Liverpool star has suggested that the fans of the defending Premier League champions need to stop hoping that the France international forward will arrive at Anfield. Enrique believes that the 21-year-old forward’s salary will be too much for the Reds, and that manager Jurgen Klopp’s side are still a very strong team without the Frenchman. L’Equipe reported in September that Liverpool are planning to sign Mbappe from PSG in the summer of 2021. Superb signing for Liverpool Mbappe is one of the best forwards on the planet and is a world-class player who would make Liverpool simply unstoppable. True, the PSG star would be very expensive in transf...

Newcastle now reportedly facing Southampton competition for 25-year-old

Newcastle United are now reportedly facing competition from Southampton for Wylan Cyprien. L’Equipe reported in September that Newcastle are interested in signing Cyprien from Nice in the summer transfer window. However, The Sun has now claimed that the Magpies’ Premier League rivals Southampton are considering making a move for the attacking midfielder. It has been reported by the British tabloid that the Saints want to sign the 25-year-old attacking midfielder on loan, but they also have an alternative in Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. It now remains to be seen which club the attacking midfielder joins before the summer transfer window closes on Monday. Southampton and Newcastle both are big and established clubs in the Premier League. Stats According to WhoScored, Cyprien made 2...

Report: Everton considering move for 26-yr-old, star has worked with Ancelotti before

Everton striker Moise Kean is all set to join PSG on loan and the Premier League club are considering alternatives to replace the Italian. According to The Times, Arkadiusz Milik has been discussed as a target. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move away from Napoli this summer and it will be interesting to see if the Toffees can sign him. Carlo Ancelotti has worked with the Polish striker before and the Everton manager knows all about his strengths and weaknesses. The same is applicable for the player as well and he should be able to adapt to Everton’s style of play quickly if he joins the club. Milik scored 14 goals for Napoli last year and he would add depth and quality to the Everton attack. The Toffees are overly reliant on Calvert-Lewin for goals right now and Ancelotti could us...

Report: Leeds have made a fresh move to sign 22-yr-old attacking target

Leeds are interested in adding a bit more creativity to their side before the window closes. They have been linked with the likes of De Paul and Cuisance recently but those moves have proven difficult to complete. It appears that the Whites are now focused on signing Todd Cantwell from Norwich City. The 22-year-old had an impressive season in the Premier League last year and he could be a useful option for Marcelo Bielsa. Cantwell can play in the wide areas or as a central attacking midfielder. He is quick, agile and technically gifted. The midfielder scored 7 goals last year and he will chip in with important goals along with his creativity. As per Football Insider, Leeds have now made a fresh move for the midfielder and it remains to be seen whether Norwich are willing to do business thi...

‘Love it’ – Andy Robertson reacts to what £50m Chelsea man did against Palace

Chelsea secured a comfortable 4-0 win over Crystal Palace at the Stamford Bridge yesterday, with summer arrival Ben Chilwell impressing on his Premier League debut for the Blues. The former Leicester City star joined Frank Lampard’s side for £50 million in August, and he showed exactly why they parted with such a fee with a man of the match performance against the Eagles. Chilwell opened the scoring for Chelsea before providing an assist for Kurt Zouma’s goal, and he also played a huge role in helping the side keep their first clean sheet of the new campaign. The 23-year-old took to Instagram to express how delighted he was with his debut, and fellow left-back and Liverpool star Andy Robertson reacted thus: The Reds full-back knows what it means to put in such a performance, and it’s not e...

Report: Leeds United submitted a £16.3m bid for 27-yr-old target on Friday

Leeds United are interested in signing Jose Gomez Campana this summer. According to Eldesmarque, the Premier League side have now submitted a concrete offer for the Spanish midfielder. A bid of around €18 million (including bonuses)/ £16.3m was submitted on Friday and it will be interesting to see how Levante react to this offer from Leeds United. The 27-year-old has done well in La Liga and he could prove to be a quality addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield. The newly-promoted Premier League side have tried to improve their midfield options all summer and they have been linked with players like Rodrigo De Paul and Michael Cuisance. So far their attempts to bring in a quality midfielder have been unsuccessful. It will be interesting to see if they are successful with their offer for ...

Report: English club preparing late move for £3m Leeds United player

Watford are interested in signing Barry Douglas from Leeds United in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. It has been reported that the Championship club have registered their interest in the former Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back and are preparing to make a move for him in the final days of the summer transfer window. Watford, who are playing in the Championship this season after getting relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2019-20 campaign, are looking for a new left-back, according to the report. Leeds United spell Douglas has been on the books of Leeds since the summer of 2018 when he joined from Wolves for a transfer fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £3 million. According to WhoScored, the 31-year-old made 21 starts and six substitute appear...