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Report: NUFC suitors BN Group exposed for photoshopping Obama & other outrageous lies
The Singaporean consortium attempting to buy Newcastle United has been exposed by renowned news outlet Reuters for plenty of deceits. Bellagraph Nova Group have been linked with a Newcastle takeover, with reports claiming they have tabled a £280 million bid, provided a Letter of Intent and a Proof of Funds. BN Group moved in to buy the Magpies after Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulled out of a £300 million bid last month, but the club’s latest suitors have fooled everyone by claiming to know former U.S. President Barack Obama. A picture on the website of Bellagraph Nova Group – which has since been removed – showed owners Terence, Nelson Loh and Evangeline Shen sitting next to Obama, but it has emerged that it was doctored. The photoshopped photo was used in marketing materials to...
Phil Hay: Leeds tempted to submit another bid for 23-yr-old; Bielsa keen on 26-goal ace
Leeds failed with a £10m bid for Ryan Kent if recent reports are to be believed. According to Phil Hay from The Athletic, the Whites are now tempted to return with an improved offer for the Rangers winger. The latest on our transfer tracker – Leeds stepping up interest in Koch as Ben White approach hits an impasse. Tempted to go back in with a second bid for Ryan Kent. Ollie Watkins interest still there:https://t.co/ClX7VUnRqQ — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 21, 2020 Marcelo Bielsa tried to sign the player while he was at Liverpool and the Argentine manager retains an interest in the 23 -year-old winger. Kent has done well for Rangers since moving to Ibrox and he could prove to be a useful signing for Leeds. They need an injection of pace and flair next season. The former Liverpool player is...
Reliable journalist confirms Chelsea are close to completing £50m signing of PL ace
Chelsea are close to signing Ben Chilwell from Leicester City. According to the reliable David Ornstein from The Athletic, the Blues are expected to sign the defender for a fee of around £45-50 million. The deal is close to being agreed and even though Leicester were holding out for more, the Blues have managed to bring down the asking price after the Foxes missed out on Champions League football. The 23-year-old is currently recovering from an injury and he is expected to return in three weeks. Frank Lampard wanted the England international as his first-choice left-back and he should prove to be a superb signing for the Blues. Chilwell is one of the most talented left-backs in the country right now and he is only going to get better with experience and coaching. Lampard has done well...
Report confirms Everton enquiry for 25-yr-old attacker, Newcastle keen on him as well
Everton are thought to have made an approach for the Napoli winger Hirving Lozano. As per Corriere Dello Sport (h/t HITC), the Toffees asked about Lozano during their negotiations with Napoli for Allan. However, the Italian side have turned down the approach. Apparently, they do not want to sell the Mexican winger this summer but a loan deal could be on the cards. Newcastle are keen on signing the player on loan and it will be interesting to see whether they can convince Napoli to let the player leave. Newcastle need to add some pace and goals to their side and Lozano would be a superb signing. The 25-year-old Mexican is a top-class talent but he has struggled to adapt to Italian football. A loan move to the Premier League could help him regain his form and confidence. The directness of th...
Report: Aston Villa discussing the possibility of signing £20m midfielder wanted by Crystal Palace
Aston Villa are thought to be discussing the possibility of signing Marko Grujic from Liverpool. The player was on loan at Hertha Berlin last year and he has been quite impressive with his performances. According to reports (h/t Birmingham Mail), Villa are looking to sign the 24-year-old midfielder but his asking price could be an issue. Grujic is valued at £20m. Furthermore, Aston Villa are not the only English club looking to sign the box-to-box midfielder this summer. Crystal Palace have made contact with his agent as well. If Villa managed to convince Liverpool to lower their demands, Grujic would be a solid long-term signing for them. He would add power, presence and defensive cover to their midfield. Grujic could be the ideal partner for McGinn and Luiz next season. Dean Smith’s...
Gary Lineker thinks one Barcelona player would transform Manchester City
Gary Lineker has told talkSPORT that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi would be a brilliant signing for Manchester City. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona striker has raved about Messi, and he believes that if the Argentina international came to the Etihad Stadium, then he would make City hugely popular around the world. Barcelona are going through a change at the moment, with Ronald Koeman having been appointed as the new head coach the Spanish giants. Messi is out of contract at the European powerhouse at the end of next season, and it remains to be seen if the 33-year-old signs a new deal. Barca did not win La Liga this past season and were humiliated by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Messi worked with City manager Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, and Line...
Scotsman thinks player Celtic reportedly want ‘only going to get better, fitter and stronger’
Brian Kerr has raved about reported Celtic target David Turnbull and has said that the Motherwell star will only get better, as quoted in The Daily Record. According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic are interested in signing Turnbull from Scottish Premiership rivals Motherwell in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Celtic manager Neil Lennon sent first-team coach Gavin Strachan to watch the young midfielder in action for Motherwell against Hibernian away from home at Easter Road in the Scottish Premiership last weekend. Former Motherwell and Scotland international midfielder Kerr has spoken highly of Turnbull, and he believes that the 21-year-old will eventually leave Well. The Daily Record quotes Kerr as saying about Turnbull:“I think everyone knows what David’s got in his lo...
Report: Celtic preparing a £2m plus bid for 21-yr-old, Lennon tried to sign him last year
Celtic are looking to sign the Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull this summer. The player came close to signing for the Scottish champions back in June 2019 but a knee problem derailed his move to Parkhead in the end. According to Football Insider, it seems that Neil Lennon is willing to return for the goalscoring midfielder once again. Celtic are expected to get rid of Tom Rogic this summer and Turnbull would be his replacement. Rogic has fallen down the pecking order at Celtic and he is no longer a key player for them. Also, he has not been at his best ever since the departure of Rodgers. Turnbull will add goals and creativity to the Celtic side if he joins them. As per Football Insider, the Hoops are lining up a £2m plus bid for the player and it will be interesting to see if they can...
Sky Sports reporter confirms Newcastle are keen on signing 22-yr-old Spurs target
Newcastle are thought to be interested in signing the Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The player has been linked with a move to Tottenham and Wolves as well and it will be interesting to see where he ends up this summer. #wwfc interested in Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos, who knocked them out of Europa Lg. But Wolves could only afford him (and probably only pursue) if a big offer came in for Adama Traore. Would cost £40m. Wolves also keen on #afc Ainsley Maitland-Niles, as are #nufc and others. — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) August 21, 2020 The 22-year-old can play as a full-back or as a winger and his versatility will be an added bonus for Steve Bruce’s side. Newcastle could use a right-sided full-back with some attacking qualities and Maitland-Niles would be a superb signing for t...
Newcastle close in on versatile ace, Sunderland legend reacts: ‘A good solid signing’
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer. The 28-year-old midfielder could soon be announced as a Newcastle player and former Sunderland star Kevin Phillips thinks it could prove to be a superb signing for the Magpies. The Sunderland legend has worked with Hendrick before and he claims that the former Burnley ace will chip in with consistent performances week in week out. Speaking to Football Insider, Phillips said: “I know Jeff well, worked with him for two or three seasons at Derby. He’s a good lad, he’s gone on and developed well. That’s a good solid signing. You know what you’re going to get out of Jeff week in and week out. You’ll get an eight of 10 performance. He’ll chip in with the odd goal, and like I say, he’s a good lad as well. ...
Report claims Leeds United have made an enquiry for versatile Serie A attacker
Leeds United are interested in signing the AC Milan striker are Rafael Leao this summer. The attacker hasn’t been a regular starter for the Italian side this past season and a move to Leeds United could allow him to play week in week out. The 21-year-old scored six goals for Milan in 12 Serie A starts this past season. Leao is highly talented and a manager like Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop into a Premier League star. As per Football Insider, the newly-promoted Premier League side have already made enquiries for the attacker. However, the Italian giants have signed the player last summer and they are unlikely to let him leave so soon. He is likely to improve with experience and coaching. Leao could be leading AC Milan’s attack in the near future. It will be interesting to see ...
Report: Rangers keen on 26-yr-old PL ace, but face competition from West Ham
Rangers and West Ham United are thought to be keeping tabs on the Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram. As per reports (via Daily Record), the 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract and it is no clear whether he will sign an extension. The defensive midfielder had a very good season in the Premier League last year and he could prove to be a sensational addition for the Hammers as well as the Scottish giants. It will be interesting to see if Rangers come forward with an offer for the player in the coming weeks. Lundstram would be a major upgrade on Rangers’ current midfield options. Steven Gerrard needs to add more steel and defensive cover to his midfield and the Sheffield United star would be the ideal signing for him. As for West Ham, David Moyes needs to bring in a long ...
