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‘Absolutely superb business’ – Club owner comments as Leeds close in on deal for striker
Leeds United are in advanced negotiations with Wigan Athletic over a £1 million deal for teenage striker Joe Gelhardt, and the youngster is expected to seal a move to Elland Road in the coming days. Leeds are in advanced negotiations with Wigan over a £1m deal for striker Joe Gelhardt Full story: https://t.co/YukDkbSYSQ #LUFC pic.twitter.com/tWQEaGHivK — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 31, 2020 Going into administration has dealt a massive blow on the Latics’ finances, and they are being forced to sell players as they look to generate funds to pay wages owed to the first-team squad for July. It has given Leeds the chance to land Gelhardt, who was earlier valued £5 million on a cheap, and that hasn’t sit well with Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony. [embedded content] The chairman of t...
Saint-Maximin’s three-word reaction on his one-year anniversary of joining Newcastle
Newcastle United signed Allan Saint-Maximin from OGC Nice for £16.5 million on a six-year deal a year ago today, and he is arguably the most exciting player they have landed in a long while. The 23-year-old hit the ground running in the English top-flight, with his electric pace and bag of tricks causing constant problems for the opposition. Saint-Maximin ended 2019-20 with four goals and four assists in 30 games across all competitions for Newcastle and will look forward to having more impact in the final third next term and going forward. The Frenchman is widely loved by the Magpies fans and he has developed a cordial relationship with them off and online. The Chronicle reminded everyone on Twitter that it has been a year since Saint-Maximin arrived at the St. James’ Park, and he has rea...
Jermaine Jenas’ eight-word reaction as ex-Arsenal man trolls Spurs after FA Cup victory
Former Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant has trolled Tottenham Hotspur after the Gunners won the FA Cup at the expense of Chelsea yesterday. While Spurs finished above Arsenal in the Premier League for the fourth campaign in a row, they ended another season without silverware again, with their last one being the League Cup in 2007–08. Pennant was happy that his former rivals’ wait for a trophy has stretched into another season, mocking them and Jermaine Jenas thus on Twitter: @jjenas8 spurs done well this season 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 you’re lots cabinets his Empty 😂🤣🤣🤣even tho finish above the gunners 😁 — Jermaine Pennant (@pennant83) August 2, 2020 While the message the former Gunner...
Declan Rice’s 8-word reaction to Arsenal win against Chelsea in FA Cup
West Ham United star Declan Rice has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Arsenal’s win against Chelsea. Arsenal got the better of Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley Stadium in London in the final of the FA Cup on Saturday evening. The Blues took the lead after just five minutes through Christian Pulisic, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang restored parity for the Gunners from the penalty spot on 28 minutes. The Gabon international striker made it 2-1 to Mikel Arteta’s side midway through the second half when he found the net with a wonderful finish. Chelsea ended the game with 10 men due to the dismissal of Mateo Kovacic for two bookable offences on 73 minutes. West Ham star Rice, who can operate as a central defender or as defensive midfielder, was following the match, and he was not impressed with de...
Leeds United reportedly want 24-year-old who has been compared to Jermain Defoe
Leeds United are interested in signing Ollie Watkins from Brentford in the summer transfer window, according to The Sunday Mirror (print edition, page 67, August 2, 2020). It has been reported that that the West Yorkshire outfit – who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – will make a move for the 24-year-old if Brentford fail to go up. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa has reportedly been impressed with the Englishman, who can play as a forward or as an attacking midfielder. The Bees are in the Championship playoff final this season and could find themselves in the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign as well. Stats According to WhoScored, Watkins has played 48 times in the Championship this season, scoring 26 goals and provi...
Watford player sends message to Aston Villa on Twitter
Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has given his take on Twitter on Aston Villa surviving the dreaded drop to the Championship. The Hornets have been relegated from the Premier League, while Villa have retained their top-flight status. On the final day of the Premier League season, Watford suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Arsenal away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London. Villa played out a 1-1 draw with West Ham United away from home at the London Stadium. The results meant that the Villans finished 17th in the league table, while Watford ended up second from bottom in the standings. Former West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Foster is disappointed with Watford’s relegation to the Championship, and has praised Villa for the way they ended their season. Now the dust has settled I ...
Report claims exact number of signings Leeds United want this summer
According to Bleacher Report, Leeds United want to make five new signings in the summer transfer window. Leeds will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship. The West Yorkshire outfit will be aiming to make an impact on the top flight of English football following their return since 2004. Bleacher Report has claimed that Leeds want to bring in five new players, and has named Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks and River Plate right-back Gonzalo Montiel among the players head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants. Need for a striker One area that Leeds have to address this summer is upfront, with Patrick Bamford essentially the only senior striker in the squad. True, Tyler Roberts can operate as a striker, but he is very young, and it would not be ...
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani sends message to departing Liverpool man
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has taken to Twitter to send a message to Peter Moore following the latter’s decision to leave Liverpool. As announced on Liverpool’s official Twitter page, Moore will step down as the Liverpool chief executive at the end of August. Moore was appointed in the role three years ago, and he has done a wonderful job in his position. Leeds owner Radrizzani has responded to Moore’s post on Twitter, and the Italian businessman has praised him for the work he has done for the Merseyside outfit during the past three years. You have done an amazing job with passion and professionalism, bringing your Club at the top of the world 👏👏👏 — Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) July 31, 2020 Successful seasons Liverpool have had a very successful seas...
West Brom striker has responded to Aston Villa ace’s cryptic tweet
West Bromwich Albion striker Charlie Austin has responded to Aston Villa star Jack Grealish’s post on Twitter. Grealish, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, has posted a picture of him with fingers in his two ears. The tweet from the 24-year-old comes amid speculation on his future, with Sky Sports reporting that Arsenal are interested in signing him in the summer transfer window. However, according to the report, Villa will not sell Grealish for anything less than £80 million. Austin has responded to Grealish’s post on Twitter, as shown below: We have spoken about this 😂👀👀 — Charlie Austin (@chazaustin10) July 31, 2020 Stats Villa staved off the dreaded drop to the Championship only on the final day of the Premier League season, and Grealish ...
Van Dijk’s 10-word reaction on Liverpool’s new kit
Liverpool have a new kit and new sponsors for next season after their deal with New Balance ended. THE. WAIT. IS. OVER. 🙌 Our new 2020/21 @NikeFootball home kit 🔴 #TellUsNever — Liverpool FC (Premier League Champions 🏆) (@LFC) August 1, 2020 The English Premier League champions have secured an £80 million club-record kit deal with Nike, and the players have modelled the gear after it got launched officially today. Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is a huge fan of the new kit, reacting thus on Twitter after donning his: This new kit is FIRE!🔥 👀 You know it makes sense @nikefootball 🔴 💪 @LFC pic.twitter.com/o2ifPYMUph — Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) August 1, 2020 Liverpool fans also love the new home kit and the unprecedented dem...
Emotional Arsenal man reacts following what Celtic did after FA Cup victory
Arsenal came from a goal down to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea to win the FA Cup this evening. Christian Pulisic put the Blues ahead five minutes into the game, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang drew the Gunners level 23 minutes later from the spot before firing in the winner in the 67th minute. Scottish Premiership giants Celtic were following the game and had wished their former star Kieran Tierney well prior to the clash. The left-back put in an impressive shift at the left side of a back-three at Wembley, and the Hoops have sent this message to him on Twitter post-match: Congratulations @kierantierney1 🥇 🏆 from everyone at #CelticFC #FACupFinal 🍀🔴 https://t.co/LxFf07K2YQ — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 1, 2020 It left Tierney emotional, making ...
Augustin left fuming after journalist claims he has been hospitalized
According to Foot Transfert journalist Chawarma Giulian, former Leeds United loanee Jean-Kevin Augustin is currently in the hospital and has been paralyzed in the limbs for a week after inhaling too much of laughing gas. 🚨 Selon mes informations, Jean-Kevin Augustin serait actuellement à l’hôpital après avoir pris une trop forte dose de gaz hilarant. Notre ancien attaquant serait paralysé de ses quatre membres depuis maintenant une semaine 😨 — Bianconista (@ChawarmaGiulian) August 1, 2020 “According to my information, Jean-Kevin Augustin is currently in the hospital after taking too much laughing gas. Our former striker has been paralyzed in his four limbs for a week now.” It remains to be seen if the striker has indeed been hospitalized, but he has replied the journalist w...
