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Virgil van Dijk’s 4-word reaction to Nathan Ake’s post after Manchester City transfer
Virgil van Dijk’s 4-word reaction to Nathan Ake’s post after Manchester City transfer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool central defender Virgil van Dijk has responded to Nathan Ake’s post on Twitter after his Dutch compatriot completed his move to Manchester City. As announced on City’s official website, the Premier League giants have signed Ake from Bournemouth, who will play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the top flight of English football. The Netherlands international central defender has signed a five-year contract with the Citizens. According to Goal.com, the Cherries have been paid £40 million by City for the 25-year-old former Chelsea man. Liverpool central defender Van Dijk plays with Ake for the Netherlands national football team,...
Report: Wolves make contact with 22-yr-old’s representatives, Liverpool keen on attacker as well
Report: Wolves make contact with 22-yr-old's representatives, Liverpool keen on attacker as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Watford attacker Ismaila Sarr is a man in demand this summer. As per Harrow Times, Liverpool, Wolves and Crystal Palace have made contact with the player’s representatives regarding a transfer. However, Wolves and Palace will only look to sign the player if Traore and Zaha are sold. Sarr made quite an impression in the Premier League this season and he is too good to play in the Championship. A move back to the top flight would be the best option for him. If he joins a club like Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp could maximise his potential. Also, the Reds need more depth in their front three. Sarr could play as a back up to Sadio Mane. Meanwhile, he...
Report: AS Roma chairman open to buying Newcastle after he seals £540m deal
Report: AS Roma chairman open to buying Newcastle after he seals £540m deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Northern Echo, AS Roma chairman and co-owner James Pallotta could launch a bid to buy Newcastle United once he sells the Serie A side. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulled out of a £300 million deal to buy Newcastle last week, citing the prolonged process of being approved by the Premier League and the coronavirus pandemic as reasons for doing so. American TV mogul Henry Mauriss is expected to step in having been linked with a £350 million bid to buy the St. James’ Park outfit, but he could soon have a rival with Pallotta linked to making a move once he sells Roma. The 62-year-old was close to selling the Italian outfit to the Friedkin...
Report: Fulham looking to beat Barcelona to signature of versatile defender
Report: Fulham looking to beat Barcelona to signature of versatile defender – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to the Telegraph, Fulham are interested in bringing Tottenham Hotspur’s left-back Ryan Sessegnon back to Craven Cottage, but they will have to settle for a loan deal to have a chance of landing the 20-year-old. The England youth international joined Spurs for £25 million last summer but struggled with injuries and wasn’t trusted by boss Jose Mourinho. Barcelona are also keen on Sessegnon as his ability to also play in attack and his huge potential have caught their attention. However, the youngster wants to play regularly in order to have a chance of playing in next summer’s European Championship, and he would be open to a return to Fulham. The...
Report: Everton looking to beat Mourinho to £85m winger who once rejected Liverpool move
Report: Everton looking to beat Mourinho to £85m winger who once rejected Liverpool move – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Sport1 (via Buli News), Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are both keeping tabs on Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, and their scouts will be running the rule over him against Rangers in the second-leg of the Europa League last-16 clash tomorrow night. Playing in the Premier League remains a dream for the 22-year-old, and it could come true this summer, with the Bundesliga outfit ready to cash in on him. Everton want to boost their attacking ranks this summer as they look to break into the top-six, while Jose Mourinho is hoping to make Spurs a top-four side again. Bailey has scored seven goals and registered three assists in 31 appearances in 2019...
9 goals and 8 assists this season: Leicester submit big money offer for versatile midfielder
9 goals and 8 assists this season: Leicester submit big money offer for versatile midfielder – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leicester City are keen on signing the Portuguese midfielder Francisco Trincao this summer. As per Guardian, the Premier League side have now submitted an offer to Barcelona which will see the playmaker join the Foxes on loan with an obligation to buy. Apparently, Leicester City will have to pay £45m after an initial loan deal for two seasons. Trincao is highly rated in Portugal and he could prove to be a superb long-term investment for the Foxes. He would add goals and assists to the team. Although the Foxes have a similar player in Maddison, Trincao will add more depth and quality to the side. The 20-year-old can play on the right-hand side of the attac...
Report: Aston Villa make enquiry for £40m forward; Smith keen on 17-goal midfielder as well
Report: Aston Villa make enquiry for £40m forward; Smith keen on 17-goal midfielder as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are looking to sign the Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard this summer. As per Sun, they have enquired about the 22-year-old Frenchman but Celtic do not want to sell him. Edouard is thought to be valued at £40m and he would be an exceptional signing for Aston Villa. The Frenchman has the talent to develop into a top-class striker. Smith needs to improve his attacking options and it will be interesting to see whether Villa manage to bring in a proven goalscorer. Wesley and Samatta are much more effective as back up options. If they want to do well next season, they will need someone better leading the line. Edouard would have been ideal for them. He...
Report: 25y/o striker puts Spurs in front of queue for signature, agent revealed January offer
Report: 25y/o striker puts Spurs in front of queue for signature, agent revealed January offer – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to BeIN Sports (via GFFN), Tottenham Hotspur are in the front of the queue should they decide to concretely move for the signature of Metz striker Habib Diallo this summer. The Senegalese is expected to leave the Ligue 1 outfit this summer, with the club keen to let him go if a strong bid is tabled for him. While a couple of Premier League sides have Diallo on their radar, the 25-year-old is hoping that Spurs return for his signature having approached him in January. His agent Thierno Seydi revealed that Jose Mourinho’s side tabled a bid during the winter transfer window, hinting they could return for his signature. “Already in January, ...
‘Imagine the message it sends out’: Chris Sutton sends out a transfer warning to Celtic
'Imagine the message it sends out': Chris Sutton sends out a transfer warning to Celtic – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former Celtic star Chris Sutton has warned the club not to sell Odsonne Edouard this summer. He has urged the player to stay for another season and help Celtic win their tenth title in a row. Celtic are on the brink of history and selling their best player now would show a massive lack of ambition as per Sutton. Sutton said (quotes via Daily Record): “How many times have Celtic had the opportunity to win 10 In A Row and make history? “We all know that. Imagine the message it sends out to the support this season if Celtic sell their star man, their biggest player. Odsonne Edouard is aware of what’s at stake. This shouldn’t be a discussion. It doesn’t ...
Report: Bielsa wants to bring £18m Argentine centre-back to Leeds, Everton keen too
Report: Bielsa wants to bring £18m Argentine centre-back to Leeds, Everton keen too – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Radio Continental journalist Martin Flores, Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to bring Feyenoord centre-back Marcos Senesi to Elland Road this summer. El Leeds de Bielsa esta tras un Central ex @SanLorenzo , y el apuntado es @senesimarcos .El ciclon tiene una plusvalía de una futura venta — Martin Flores A (@bochafa) August 4, 2020 The Whites could be without Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back Ben White after his season-long loan at Yorkshire came to an end, and it appears that the Argentine boss is preparing a contingency plan. Seagulls manager Graham Potter has insisted that White isn’t for sale, and Leeds could bring in ...
Report: £50k-a-week player about to join Tottenham Hotspur
Report: £50k-a-week player about to join Tottenham Hotspur – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Telegraph, Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is on the brink of joining Tottenham Hotspur. It has been reported that talks between the Saints and Premier League rivals Tottenham have progressed this week. The report has claimed that the Denmark international – who earns £50,000 per week as salary, according to Spotrac.com – is on the brink of completing his move to Spurs. Stats Hojbjerg made 30 starts and three substitute appearances in the Premier League for Southampton during the 2019-20 campaign, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored. The 24-year-old scored four goals and provided three assists in 31 league games for the Sai...
Report: Rangers want to lure striker away from Man. City, talks have taken place
Report: Rangers want to lure striker away from Man. City, talks have taken place – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Sportsmail, Rangers have entered the race for the signature of Manchester City’s Charlie McNeill. The 16-year-old striker is wanted by Manchester United, RB Leipzig and Juventus, but Rangers are looking to offer him a chance of quickly progressing to the first-team ahead of others. McNeill has been with City for six years, but he is now on his way out following breakdown in talks over a new deal. View this post on Instagram Massive thank you to @mancity for everything over the past 6 years. It’s been such a pleasure to play with some amazing players and made some amazing friends to. Thanks to all the staff and players for helping me develop as a pl...
