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30 goals and 19 assists last season: Tottenham keen on midfield star, contact made with club
Tottenham are keeping tabs on the Benfica winger Pizzi this summer. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), the Premier League club have made contact with Benfica regarding the winger and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on that interest with a concrete offer now. The 30-year-old had a fantastic season with the Portuguese giants and he managed to score 30 goals and pick up 19 assists this past season. Pizzi could prove to be a solid addition to Mourinho’s midfield next season. Tottenham have a quality left winger in Steven Bergwijn and they need to find a similar option for their right flank. Pizzi has done well in the European competitions for Benfica as well and he has the quality to adapt to the Premier League and make an immediate impact at Tottenham next season. It wil...
Chris Sutton and Frank McAvennie react to Celtic signing’s match winning goal
Celtic picked up a 1-0 win over Dundee United earlier today and Albian Ajeti came off the bench to score the winner for the Scottish giants. The striker joined from West Ham this summer and he will be delighted with the start he has made to his Celtic career. Neil Lennon seemed delighted on the touchline with the Swiss attacker’s impact as well. Ajeti was lacking in match fitness and Celtic decided to start with him on the bench. The Hoops struggled to create too many chances and they will be glad to have picked up the three points in the end. Celtic were firm favourites heading into the game but they were not at their best today. The Hoops will have to perform better if they want to retain their title this season. Rangers have started the season well and they are on top of the table right...
Report: Celtic in pole position to land Newcastle target, 28-yr-old prefers Parkhead move
Celtic are in pole position to sign the Brighton defender Shane Duffy this summer. The 28-year-old is a target for Newcastle United and West Ham United as well but Football Insider claims that the defender prefers a move to Parkhead instead. The player has fallen down the pecking order at Brighton and a move to Celtic would be ideal for him. Recently, the Celtic manager confirmed that the club have made enquiries for the defender. It will be interesting to see if Neil Lennon side can secure an agreement with Brighton for the player in the coming weeks. Celtic need to add some power and presence to their defence this summer and Duffy would be a superb addition for them. The likes of Ajer and Jullien have struggled physically at times over the past year and they could use a strong presence l...
Report: Lennon wants 27y/o 3 yrs after Rodgers tried to sign him for Celtic
According to Daily Record, Celtic are keeping tabs on Reading centre-back Liam Moore as manager Neil Lennon looks to bolster his backline for the new season. The Hoops know the 27-year-old well as former boss Brendan Rodgers was keen on bringing him to Parkhead three years ago, and a move could finally work out as he is out of favour at the English side. Reading are also willing to offload higher earners due to financial issues, and while they value Moore around £4.5 million, they are open to doing business for a slightly lesser fee. Celtic’s first-choice defensive target is Brighton & Hove Albion’s Shane Duffy, but they face stiff competition for his signature with Premier League sides also keen on him. They see Moore as a solid back-up option and the ability of the former England you...
‘Waste of a jersey’, ‘Miles off the pace’ – Some Celtic fans react to midfielder’s display today
Celtic picked up a 1-0 win over Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership earlier today thanks to a late winner from summer signing Albian Ajeti. The Swiss striker came off the bench to win the game for Neil Lennon’s side but the Hoops were far from convincing today. Dundee United managed to cause them all sorts of problems and Celtic must improve if they want to win the title this season. So far, Rangers have looked better this season and Lennon will demand better performances from his players in the coming weeks. One of the key weaknesses for Celtic right now is their midfield. Scott Brown is past his peak and Neil Lennon needs to replace him. The 35-year-old is a club legend but his form has dipped massively. The Celtic midfielder was mediocre today and the opposition managed to stroll ...
Report: Newcastle are keen on signing 24-yr-old Watford target this summer
Newcastle are interested in signing the PAOK left-back Dimitris Giannoulis. According to Sportime, the 24-year-old could be signed for a fee of around €5-6m and Watford are keen on the player as well. It is no secret that Newcastle need to sign a quality left-back this summer. They had Rose and Willems on loan last season and Bruce needs to find a permanent solution this summer. Giannoulis has done well for PAOK and he could prove to be a useful addition to the Newcastle defence. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle can agree on a fee with his club now. The asking price seems very reasonable and a club with Newcastle’s resources should be able to afford it without any problems. They should look to move quickly in order to fend off the competition from Watford. The Hornets are a ...
‘Absolute class’, ‘Best player on the pitch’ – Some Rangers fans drool over 23-yr-old’s display
Rangers picked up a 2-0 win over Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership today and Gerrard will be delighted with the performance from his players. Ryan Kent and Kemar Roofe scored the goals for the Ibrox giants and they are now three points clear at the top of the table. Although it was a collectively good performance from the Rangers players, it is evident that Kent was the standout player today. The winger ran the show for his side and he scored a vital goal. Today’s performance from Kent shows why Rangers cannot afford to sell him this summer if they want to win trophies. He is one of their best players and they must do everything in their power to hold on to him. The 23-year-old winger has been linked with a move to Leeds United recently but Rangers turned down an offer from the Whites...
Report: West Ham looking to sign former PL ace, Palace keen on £22m-rated player as well
West Ham and Crystal Palace are keen on signing the former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey this summer. The 29-year-old has fallen out of favour at Juventus and the Italian club are looking to cash in on him. According to reports (h/t HITC), the Italian giants are set to demand around £22m for the central midfielder. It will be interesting to see if the likes of West Ham and Palace are willing to shell out that kind of money for them Welshman. Ramsey would add creativity and goals to the West ham midfield and he could prove to be a superb signing for the Hammers. However, his £400,000 a week wages could prove to be a massive problem for his suitors. The midfielder will have to take a pay cut in order to return to the Premier League this summer. West Ham could really use that extra bit...
Report: Everton to open talks with £25m player over new contract
Everton want to hand Michael Keane a new contract, according to The Times. It has been reported that the Toffees will open discussions with the 27-year-old over a new contract following speculation that Barcelona under new manager Ronald Koeman wants to sign him. As stated in the report, the England international central defender joined Everton from Burnley for £25 million in the summer of 2017 and has a contract at the Merseyside outfit until 2022. Stats Keane made 28 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for Everton during the 2019-20 campaign, scoring two goals in the process, according to WhoScored. The 27-year-old centre-back scored one goal and provided two assists in 33 league games for the Toffees in 2018-19, according to WhoScored. Good plan from Everton? K...
Scotsman thinks Aston Villa should pay whatever’s needed to sign 24-year-old
Alan Hutton has told Football Insider that Ollie Watkins would be a good signing for Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. The former Villa and Scotland international right-back believes that if the Villans have to pay £25 million for the Brentford star, then they should do so. According to The Express & Star, Villa are interested in signing the 24-year-old, who can operate as a forward or as an attacking midfielder, in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that the Villans are set to make a bid for the Englishman, but their offer will not be the £25 million that Championship club Brentford want. Hutton told Football Insider: “It’s like anything, Brentford aim high and Villa aim low and that’s just how it works – if they did have to go to the £25million, no problem, j...
Englishman doesn’t want player to go to Tottenham Hotspur despite speculation
Kevin Phillips has told Football Insider that Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson should not move to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. According to Football Insider, Tottenham are interested in signing Wilson from Bournemouth, who will play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the Premier League. The report has claimed that Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho has personally called the England international striker, who is open to playing second fiddle to compatriot Harry Kane at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Former Sunderland and England international striker Phillips believes that Wilson should not make the move to Spurs this summer. Phillips told Football Insider: “The big thing for me, if I’m Callum Wilson, it’s about being number one somewhere and playing w...
Report: Only 5 EPL managers earn more than Bielsa as details of new deal emerge
According to The Sun, Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa is set to sign an £8 million-a-year deal to remain at Elland Road until 2022. The Argentine was on a £6 million-a-year deal before, and his new contract makes him the sixth highest-paid boss in the English Premier League. Bielsa earns more than 14 other managers in the top-flight including Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Only Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola (£20 million-a-year), Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp (£15 million-a-year), Tottenham Hotspur’s Jose Mourinho (£15 million-a-year), Everton’s Carlo Ancelotti (£11.5m) and Leicester City’s Brendan Rodgers (£10m) make more money than the Leeds boss. Solskjaer earns £7.5 million a year at Old Trafford, making him the seventh highest-paid manager. Leeds kick off their Premier L...
