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West Ham preparing £32m offer for Youssef En-Nesyri
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West Ham have been linked with a move for the Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri.
We covered reports earlier this week that the Premier League side have had a €30 million offer for 23-year-old turned down.
Apparently, the Spanish outfit are holding out for a fee of around €40m.
Daily Star have now come up with an update on the story claiming that West Ham are preparing a fresh bid of around £32m for the Moroccan striker but the offer is likely to be rejected because of the structure of the deal.
Apparently, the Hammers will offer a fixed fee of around £25m with the package rising to £32m. However, Sevilla want a higher fixed fee which will be paid up front and not in instalments.
Also, the potential West Ham offer contains a lot of add ons and the Spanish outfit are looking for guaranteed money.
SL View: En-Nesyri could be worth the investment in the long run
The Hammers recently sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax and the Moroccan is being looked at as his replacement.
The 23-year-old has scored 13 goals in all competitions so far this season and he could prove to be a superb long term investment for the London club.
It remains to be seen whether West Ham are willing to agree to Sevilla’s demands in the coming days.
En-Nesyri is a talented young attacker with a lot of potential and he could transform the West Ham attack if he joins the club this month.
Although the asking price might seem steep right now, the 23-year-old has the talent to justify the outlay in the coming seasons.
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"West Ham have been linked with a move for the Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri.\nWe covered reports earlier this week that the Premier League side have had a €30 million offer for 23-year-old turned down.\nApparently, the Spanish outfit are holding out for a fee of around €40m.\nDaily Star have now come up with an update on the story claiming that West Ham are preparing a fresh bid of around £32m for the Moroccan striker but the offer is likely to be rejected because of the structure of the deal.\nApparently, the Hammers will offer a fixed fee of around £25m with the package rising to £32m. However, Sevilla want a higher fixed fee which will be paid up front and not in instalments.\nAlso, the potential West Ham offer contains a lot of add ons and the Spanish outfit are looking for guaranteed money.\nSL View: En-Nesyri could be worth the investment in the long run\nThe Hammers recently sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax and the Moroccan is being looked at as his replacement.\nThe 23-year-old has scored 13 goals in all competitions so far this season and he could prove to be a superb long term investment for the London club.\nIt remains to be seen whether West Ham are willing to agree to Sevilla’s demands in the coming days.\nEn-Nesyri is a talented young attacker with a lot of potential and he could transform the West Ham attack if he joins the club this month.\nAlthough the asking price might seem steep right now, the 23-year-old has the talent to justify the outlay in the coming seasons.",
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Report: The Athletic describes Leeds training ground mood after FA Cup defeat
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Leeds United suffered a shock 3-0 defeat last week against League Two underdogs Crawley Town in the FA Cup third round.
It was a humiliating defeat for the Whites, and a rare occasion where Marcelo Bielsa got his tactics completely wrong.
Phil Hay of The Athletic reveals that Leeds players often get the opposite reaction of what they expect of the manager under such situations.
The Argentine is a charismatic personality, and he is adored by the Leeds fans. He often engages in criticism when the performance is good and can be equally empathetic after a bad result.
Sources at the club told The Athletic that there was ‘a calm mood’ around the training ground on Monday, and it was a ‘morning free of serious recriminations’ after the FA Cup defeat.
SL View – Uncharacteristic from Leeds
Even for a staunch Bielsa supporter, it’s hard to defend what happened against Crawley.
There have been poor displays from some of his players, but Bielsa is equally responsible for the defeat.
The error of judgement on his part saw three changes being made before the second half.
It left Leeds without a recognised striker and a centre-back on the pitch, as he withdrew Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk, both of whom are expected to be in the squad against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League clash.
While an early elimination means Leeds can now focus more on the Premier League, questions should be raised on Bielsa’s policy of squad selection for cup games.
Twice he has weakened his side this season, and in both cases, it has resulted in elimination from the competition.
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"Leeds United suffered a shock 3-0 defeat last week against League Two underdogs Crawley Town in the FA Cup third round.\nIt was a humiliating defeat for the Whites, and a rare occasion where Marcelo Bielsa got his tactics completely wrong.\nPhil Hay of The Athletic reveals that Leeds players often get the opposite reaction of what they expect of the manager under such situations.\nThe Argentine is a charismatic personality, and he is adored by the Leeds fans. He often engages in criticism when the performance is good and can be equally empathetic after a bad result.\nSources at the club told The Athletic that there was ‘a calm mood’ around the training ground on Monday, and it was a ‘morning free of serious recriminations’ after the FA Cup defeat.\nSL View – Uncharacteristic from Leeds\nEven for a staunch Bielsa supporter, it’s hard to defend what happened against Crawley.\nThere have been poor displays from some of his players, but Bielsa is equally responsible for the defeat.\nThe error of judgement on his part saw three changes being made before the second half.\nIt left Leeds without a recognised striker and a centre-back on the pitch, as he withdrew Liam Cooper and Pascal Struijk, both of whom are expected to be in the squad against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League clash.\nWhile an early elimination means Leeds can now focus more on the Premier League, questions should be raised on Bielsa’s policy of squad selection for cup games.\nTwice he has weakened his side this season, and in both cases, it has resulted in elimination from the competition.",
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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli wants to complete his move to Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes this month.
According to 90min, the 24-year-old England international has asked the club chairman Daniel Levy not to block his exit.
Alli has fallen down the pecking order at Spurs and he wants to leave the club so that he can recapture his form with regular football elsewhere. Has started just one Premier League game for the London club this season.
The report adds that PSG want to loan him for 18 months with an option to sign him permanently.
However, Levy is not keen on losing Alli and believes that he could still develop into a top-class player for Spurs.
SL View: Levy’s long term vision for Alli?
Alli was one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge of Tottenham and Levy’s show of faith in his ability makes complete sense.
He is still only 24 and he has plenty of time to recapture his form and fulfil his potential. Spurs need to be patient with him and allow them to regain his confidence with a loan move.
The London club could end up regretting their decision if they let him leave permanently. They should look to send him out on loan so that he can play more often in the short term and regain his form.
Last season Tanguy Ndombele struggled under Jose Mourinho but the Frenchman has turned it around this year. There is no reason why a rejuvenated Alli cannot transform his career next season.
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"Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli wants to complete his move to Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes this month.\nAccording to 90min, the 24-year-old England international has asked the club chairman Daniel Levy not to block his exit.\nAlli has fallen down the pecking order at Spurs and he wants to leave the club so that he can recapture his form with regular football elsewhere. Has started just one Premier League game for the London club this season.\nThe report adds that PSG want to loan him for 18 months with an option to sign him permanently.\nHowever, Levy is not keen on losing Alli and believes that he could still develop into a top-class player for Spurs.\nSL View: Levy’s long term vision for Alli?\nAlli was one of the most exciting young players in the Premier League when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge of Tottenham and Levy’s show of faith in his ability makes complete sense.\nHe is still only 24 and he has plenty of time to recapture his form and fulfil his potential. Spurs need to be patient with him and allow them to regain his confidence with a loan move.\nThe London club could end up regretting their decision if they let him leave permanently. They should look to send him out on loan so that he can play more often in the short term and regain his form.\nLast season Tanguy Ndombele struggled under Jose Mourinho but the Frenchman has turned it around this year. There is no reason why a rejuvenated Alli cannot transform his career next season.",
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Report: Newcastle United and Bournemouth could do a possible swap deal involving Matt Ritchie and Philip Billing
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According to The Sun, Championship side Bournemouth have a long-term desire to bring back Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie to the Vitality Stadium, and they are ready to let Philip Billing go the other way in a swap deal.
Sportslens View
The 31-year-old left the Cherries in 2016 after four seasons that produced 31 goals in 142 appearances across three different divisions, and has since established himself as a key player for the Magpies.
Ritchie left the top-flight to link up with Newcastle in the Championship, helping them seal immediate return to the EPL with 12 goals and seven assists in 42 league games.
He has played just eight times in the Premier League for Newcastle this term, and while he does not have a goal or assist yet, Bournemouth are keen on his expertise when it comes to playing Championship football.
The versatile winger bagged 24 goals and 19 assists in 76 league games for them in the division, and they could do with such a return in front of goal as they look to secure immediate return to the Premier League.
The Cherries are currently sixth in the table, 11 points behind leaders Norwich City after 25 games, and making quality additions to their squad this month will help boost their promotion chances.
It is why they want Ritchie, but whether Newcastle are keen on Billing in exchange remains to be seen.
The Denmark international has featured in 16 Championship games for Bournemouth this term, weighing in with a goal.
The 24-year-old defensive powerhouse would not be a bad addition to Steve Bruce’s side, but they are already well-stocked in the middle of the park and could be looking to strengthen other areas instead.
They need more creativity in the final third given their struggles in front of goal, and landing a quality attacking midfielder who doubles as an excellent finisher is of utmost importance before the end of the January transfer window.
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"According to The Sun, Championship side Bournemouth have a long-term desire to bring back Newcastle United winger Matt Ritchie to the Vitality Stadium, and they are ready to let Philip Billing go the other way in a swap deal.\nSportslens View\nThe 31-year-old left the Cherries in 2016 after four seasons that produced 31 goals in 142 appearances across three different divisions, and has since established himself as a key player for the Magpies.\nRitchie left the top-flight to link up with Newcastle in the Championship, helping them seal immediate return to the EPL with 12 goals and seven assists in 42 league games.\nHe has played just eight times in the Premier League for Newcastle this term, and while he does not have a goal or assist yet, Bournemouth are keen on his expertise when it comes to playing Championship football.\nThe versatile winger bagged 24 goals and 19 assists in 76 league games for them in the division, and they could do with such a return in front of goal as they look to secure immediate return to the Premier League.\nThe Cherries are currently sixth in the table, 11 points behind leaders Norwich City after 25 games, and making quality additions to their squad this month will help boost their promotion chances.\nIt is why they want Ritchie, but whether Newcastle are keen on Billing in exchange remains to be seen.\nThe Denmark international has featured in 16 Championship games for Bournemouth this term, weighing in with a goal.\nThe 24-year-old defensive powerhouse would not be a bad addition to Steve Bruce’s side, but they are already well-stocked in the middle of the park and could be looking to strengthen other areas instead.\nThey need more creativity in the final third given their struggles in front of goal, and landing a quality attacking midfielder who doubles as an excellent finisher is of utmost importance before the end of the January transfer window.",
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Transfer News: Bayer Leverkusen sign young Dutch right back from Celtic
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Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of Dutch right back Jeremie Frimpong from Celtic.
The 20-year-old links up with Die Werkself on a four-year deal for a reported fee of £11.5 million, which represents a substantial profit on the initial £300,000 that Celtic paid for him 2 years ago.
Frimpong arrived at Celtic Park from Manchester City in 2019 and has enjoyed a successful stint with the Scottish giants, making his first-team breakthrough under the tutelage of Neil Lennon and going on to amass over 50 appearances in all competitions for the Bhoys.
The move to Bayer Leverkusen represents the next step in the youngster’s very exciting career with the opportunity of first-team football in the Bundesliga an opportunity too good to turn down for the 20-year-old.
On Tuesday, Celtic manager Neil Lennon commented on the departure of Frimpong stating that the club had accepted a “really robust offer” for the youngster who had “made it clear he wanted to leave” the Scottish giants.
SL View: Excellent signing
Whether Frimpong can live up to the big money fee Leverkusen have spent on him will only be revealed in the future, but his addition appears to be an excellent signing for the German side.
Frimpong has established himself with Celtic and it was clear he was ready for the next step in his career, with the Dutchman becoming the latest young star to head to the Bundesliga.
If Frimpong can hit the ground running at the BayArena he should be able to quickly establish himself as the club’s first-choice right back in their hunt for Champions League qualification.
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"Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of Dutch right back Jeremie Frimpong from Celtic.\nThe 20-year-old links up with Die Werkself on a four-year deal for a reported fee of £11.5 million, which represents a substantial profit on the initial £300,000 that Celtic paid for him 2 years ago.\nFrimpong arrived at Celtic Park from Manchester City in 2019 and has enjoyed a successful stint with the Scottish giants, making his first-team breakthrough under the tutelage of Neil Lennon and going on to amass over 50 appearances in all competitions for the Bhoys.\nThe move to Bayer Leverkusen represents the next step in the youngster’s very exciting career with the opportunity of first-team football in the Bundesliga an opportunity too good to turn down for the 20-year-old.\nOn Tuesday, Celtic manager Neil Lennon commented on the departure of Frimpong stating that the club had accepted a “really robust offer” for the youngster who had “made it clear he wanted to leave” the Scottish giants.\nSL View: Excellent signing\nWhether Frimpong can live up to the big money fee Leverkusen have spent on him will only be revealed in the future, but his addition appears to be an excellent signing for the German side.\nFrimpong has established himself with Celtic and it was clear he was ready for the next step in his career, with the Dutchman becoming the latest young star to head to the Bundesliga.\nIf Frimpong can hit the ground running at the BayArena he should be able to quickly establish himself as the club’s first-choice right back in their hunt for Champions League qualification.",
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Report: Newcastle monitoring Leeds United target Fikayo Tomori
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According to reports from The Athletic, Newcastle United are monitoring the situation of Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window.
The Magpies boss, Steve Bruce, is looking to sign one or two players this month, and Tomori could be an option on loan for the Magpies.
The defender’s situation
Tomori made 22 appearances for Chelsea last season and it looked like he has got a big future at the London club.
The 23-year-old, however, has struggled for regular game time in 2020-21 and has managed only three games in all competitions so far, including a substitute appearance in the Premier League.
His situation hasn’t changed despite a knee injury to Andreas Christiansen.
He is surplus to requirements under Frank Lampard and the player is keen to move on. Tomori to desperate to play regularly and plenty of clubs are monitoring him.
Chelsea would be open to sending him out on loan, preferably to a Premier League club.
Leeds United link
Tomori has been heavily linked with a move to Leeds United, but it seems the Whites are not interested in signing him.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa could look to add a defender in January after losing Robin Koch to a long-term injury last month. The German is set for around three months on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, while Diego Llorente and Liam Cooper are also out injured.
Bielsa is adamant that he would stick with his current options. With Leeds out of running, it remains to be seen whether Newcastle make a formal move to sign the Chelsea defender this month.
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"According to reports from The Athletic, Newcastle United are monitoring the situation of Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window.\nThe Magpies boss, Steve Bruce, is looking to sign one or two players this month, and Tomori could be an option on loan for the Magpies.\nThe defender’s situation\nTomori made 22 appearances for Chelsea last season and it looked like he has got a big future at the London club.\nThe 23-year-old, however, has struggled for regular game time in 2020-21 and has managed only three games in all competitions so far, including a substitute appearance in the Premier League.\nHis situation hasn’t changed despite a knee injury to Andreas Christiansen.\nHe is surplus to requirements under Frank Lampard and the player is keen to move on. Tomori to desperate to play regularly and plenty of clubs are monitoring him.\nChelsea would be open to sending him out on loan, preferably to a Premier League club.\nLeeds United link\nTomori has been heavily linked with a move to Leeds United, but it seems the Whites are not interested in signing him.\nLeeds boss Marcelo Bielsa could look to add a defender in January after losing Robin Koch to a long-term injury last month. The German is set for around three months on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery, while Diego Llorente and Liam Cooper are also out injured.\nBielsa is adamant that he would stick with his current options. With Leeds out of running, it remains to be seen whether Newcastle make a formal move to sign the Chelsea defender this month.",
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West Ham United co-owner David Gold reacts as Everton lose to Newcastle United
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Everton suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United at Goodison Park today, remaining in seventh place in the Premier League table as a result.
A victory for the Toffees would have seen them move to fifth, leapfrogging both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur in the league, and the defeat has dealt a slight blow to their chances of breaking into the top four.
Hammers co-owner David Gold was left delighted with Newcastle’s victory over Everton as it ensured that his side remained in fifth place, and he took to Twitter to react to the result:
Newcasle beat Everton at Goodison Park 2-0 to keep West Ham in sixth place above Tottenham, Everton, Chelsea and Arsenal. Happy days. dg — David Gold (@davidgold) January 30, 2021
West Ham have recorded 10 wins, five defeats and five losses in 20 league games in 2020-21, and victory over Liverpool at the London Stadium tomorrow will see them return to fourth place.
Beating the Reds is a tough ask, but David Moyes’ men will fancy their chances given their recent form.
They have won four of their last six league games, drawing the other two, and it took an 85th-minute goal for Liverpool to pip them 2-1 back in October.
Jurgen Klopp’s men secured a 3-1 victory over Tottenham on Thursday, but recent draws against West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle, and defeats at the hands of Southampton and Burnley proved that they are no longer the invincible side from last season.
Moyes wants to lead the Hammers to Europe at the end of the campaign, and even a draw tomorrow will be seen as a statement of intent.
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"Everton suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United at Goodison Park today, remaining in seventh place in the Premier League table as a result.\nA victory for the Toffees would have seen them move to fifth, leapfrogging both West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur in the league, and the defeat has dealt a slight blow to their chances of breaking into the top four.\nHammers co-owner David Gold was left delighted with Newcastle’s victory over Everton as it ensured that his side remained in fifth place, and he took to Twitter to react to the result:\nNewcasle beat Everton at Goodison Park 2-0 to keep West Ham in sixth place above Tottenham, Everton, Chelsea and Arsenal. Happy days. dg — David Gold (@davidgold) January 30, 2021\nWest Ham have recorded 10 wins, five defeats and five losses in 20 league games in 2020-21, and victory over Liverpool at the London Stadium tomorrow will see them return to fourth place.\nBeating the Reds is a tough ask, but David Moyes’ men will fancy their chances given their recent form.\nThey have won four of their last six league games, drawing the other two, and it took an 85th-minute goal for Liverpool to pip them 2-1 back in October.\nJurgen Klopp’s men secured a 3-1 victory over Tottenham on Thursday, but recent draws against West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle, and defeats at the hands of Southampton and Burnley proved that they are no longer the invincible side from last season.\nMoyes wants to lead the Hammers to Europe at the end of the campaign, and even a draw tomorrow will be seen as a statement of intent.",
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Report: West Ham target Henry Onyekuru set to join Galatasaray
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According to Eurosport France, Henry Onyekuru is set to join Turkish club Galatasaray on loan for the rest of the season.
Gala will have an option to buy the striker at the end of the campaign.
French journalist Manu Lonjon shared the transfer details on Twitter last night. He claimed that the player will take now a flight to Istanbul.
Via @Eurosport_FR
Deal Monaco / Galatasaray pour un prêt avec Option d’Achat d’Henry Onyekuru !!
Le joueur prend le vol pour Istanbul ce soir !! ✅ pic.twitter.com/6kUa4JPNUj — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) January 22, 2021
Popular Italian journalist and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed the report on Twitter.
Monaco has signed Krépin Diatta as their new winger, and they are allowing Onyekuru to leave this month.
Galatarasaray are set to sign Henry Onyekuru from Monaco on loan with buy option. The deal is expected to be completed tomorrow after Monaco signed Diatta as new winger. as per @ManuLonjon. 🇹🇷 #transfers #Gala — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 22, 2021
SL View: Blow for West Ham
Earlier this week, Turkish website Sabah claimed that West Ham United are interested in signing Onyekuru before the end of the January transfer window.
The Hammers are keen to bolster their attacking department this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller. They have been linked with a host of strikers, including Onyekuru, but they have now suffered a blow in the race to sign him.
The 23-year-old was signed by Everton in 2017 but he hasn’t made a single appearance for the Toffees due to work permit issues.
He spent time on loan at Anderlecht and Galatasaray, scoring 26 goals across his spells at both clubs before moving to Monaco in the summer of 2019.
West Ham have Michail Antonio as the club’s only recognised striker, but it will be too risky to not sign a back-up option this month.
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The FA Cup third round has finally arrived, meaning that the top two tiers join the party. Here are some games to look out for.
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The third round of the FA Cup is upon us, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited.
The big boys have entered the pot, giving us some tasty fixtures and several potential upsets.
Here are some games that might be worth keeping an eye out for this weekend.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool (Friday, January 8, 19:45)
Aston Villa welcome champions Liverpool to Villa Park on Friday night, in one of three all-Premier League ties.
On the surface, the visitors will seem like the favourites. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men aren’t in the greatest form right now, picking up just two points from their last three outings.
Furthermore, the Reds have lost their last two visits to Villa Park by an aggregate score of 12-2. Although, in fairness, they were playing their reserve side in one of those fixtures.
This time, it’s expected to be under-23s vs under-23s. Liverpool have bigger things to worry about and likely won’t risk injury to their first-team players, while a COVID-19 outbreak in the Villa camp has depleted their squad.
Queens Park Rangers vs Fulham (Saturday, January 9, 15:00)
The most enticing of Saturday’s 3pm fixtures comes at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium, as QPR host Fulham in a West London derby.
Neither side is in inspiring form right now. QPR are winless in nine, while the Whites haven’t won since November 2.
Last season’s clashes between these two ended in similar fashion. The Rs took early leads in both games through Jordan Hugill, but ultimately lost 2-1. Mark Warburton will be hoping for an improved result this time around.
Assuming that Fulham’s COVID-19 crisis doesn’t postpone their third game in a row, this should be one to look out for.
Arsenal vs Newcastle United (Saturday, January 9, 17:30)
Two sides needing a lift meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with both managers under pressure.
Despite their recent mini-revival, Mikel Arteta will still need to step things up at the Gunners if he wants to remain in charge. As for Steve Bruce, the performances haven’t been pretty, and the results aren’t backing him up. An early FA Cup exit could be a hammer blow to either of these bosses.
For Arsenal, this is their competition. They are the current holders, they’ve won four of the last seven, and no side in history can match their 14 triumphs.
Manchester United vs Watford (Saturday, January 9, 20:00)
Manchester United will be desperate to lift this cup, having not won a trophy since the Europa League in 2017. For a club of their size and history, that is quite the drought. Their Carabao Cup semi-final exit to Manchester City will only increase their hunger in the FA Cup.
Standing in their way is recently relegated Watford. Fairly straightforward, right? Well, the Hornets are among the promotion contenders this season, currently residing in a play-off spot.
In addition, the Red Devils were beaten at Vicarage Road last season, largely down to a horrendous error by David de Gea.
Chelsea vs Morecambe (Sunday, January 10, 13:30)
Chelsea’s FA Cup journey begins against League Two side Morecambe. On paper, this one should be easy to predict. However, football isn’t played on paper.
Chelsea have just one win in their last seven in all competitions, dropping from first to ninth in a month. This has cranked up the pressure on manager Frank Lampard, who could be out of the door if his team fails to progress to the fourth round.
Meanwhile, the Shrimps go into this game in high spirits, having won their last four outings.
Could an upset be on the cards?
Marine vs Tottenham Hotspur (Sunday, January 10, 17:00)
Another side desperate to end their trophy drought are Tottenham, who haven’t got their hands on any silverware since 2008. But, if there’s one thing that Jose Mourinho knows all about, it’s silverware.
For their third round tie, Spurs face eighth tier Marine – the lowest-ranked side left in the tournament. If they pull off a shock victory, Marine will go down in the annals of the FA Cup, having pulled off one of the most remarkable upsets of all time.
A team in the eighth tier beating Jose Mourinho’s Spurs. It couldn’t happen, could it?
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"The third round of the FA Cup is upon us, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited.\nThe big boys have entered the pot, giving us some tasty fixtures and several potential upsets.\nHere are some games that might be worth keeping an eye out for this weekend.\nAston Villa vs Liverpool (Friday, January 8, 19:45)\nAston Villa welcome champions Liverpool to Villa Park on Friday night, in one of three all-Premier League ties.\nOn the surface, the visitors will seem like the favourites. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men aren’t in the greatest form right now, picking up just two points from their last three outings.\nFurthermore, the Reds have lost their last two visits to Villa Park by an aggregate score of 12-2. Although, in fairness, they were playing their reserve side in one of those fixtures.\nThis time, it’s expected to be under-23s vs under-23s. Liverpool have bigger things to worry about and likely won’t risk injury to their first-team players, while a COVID-19 outbreak in the Villa camp has depleted their squad.\nQueens Park Rangers vs Fulham (Saturday, January 9, 15:00)\nThe most enticing of Saturday’s 3pm fixtures comes at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium, as QPR host Fulham in a West London derby.\nNeither side is in inspiring form right now. QPR are winless in nine, while the Whites haven’t won since November 2.\nLast season’s clashes between these two ended in similar fashion. The Rs took early leads in both games through Jordan Hugill, but ultimately lost 2-1. Mark Warburton will be hoping for an improved result this time around.\nAssuming that Fulham’s COVID-19 crisis doesn’t postpone their third game in a row, this should be one to look out for.\nArsenal vs Newcastle United (Saturday, January 9, 17:30)\nTwo sides needing a lift meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with both managers under pressure.\nDespite their recent mini-revival, Mikel Arteta will still need to step things up at the Gunners if he wants to remain in charge. As for Steve Bruce, the performances haven’t been pretty, and the results aren’t backing him up. An early FA Cup exit could be a hammer blow to either of these bosses.\nFor Arsenal, this is their competition. They are the current holders, they’ve won four of the last seven, and no side in history can match their 14 triumphs.\nManchester United vs Watford (Saturday, January 9, 20:00)\nManchester United will be desperate to lift this cup, having not won a trophy since the Europa League in 2017. For a club of their size and history, that is quite the drought. Their Carabao Cup semi-final exit to Manchester City will only increase their hunger in the FA Cup.\nStanding in their way is recently relegated Watford. Fairly straightforward, right? Well, the Hornets are among the promotion contenders this season, currently residing in a play-off spot.\nIn addition, the Red Devils were beaten at Vicarage Road last season, largely down to a horrendous error by David de Gea.\nChelsea vs Morecambe (Sunday, January 10, 13:30)\nChelsea’s FA Cup journey begins against League Two side Morecambe. On paper, this one should be easy to predict. However, football isn’t played on paper.\nChelsea have just one win in their last seven in all competitions, dropping from first to ninth in a month. This has cranked up the pressure on manager Frank Lampard, who could be out of the door if his team fails to progress to the fourth round.\nMeanwhile, the Shrimps go into this game in high spirits, having won their last four outings.\nCould an upset be on the cards?\nMarine vs Tottenham Hotspur (Sunday, January 10, 17:00)\nAnother side desperate to end their trophy drought are Tottenham, who haven’t got their hands on any silverware since 2008. But, if there’s one thing that Jose Mourinho knows all about, it’s silverware.\nFor their third round tie, Spurs face eighth tier Marine – the lowest-ranked side left in the tournament. If they pull off a shock victory, Marine will go down in the annals of the FA Cup, having pulled off one of the most remarkable upsets of all time.\nA team in the eighth tier beating Jose Mourinho’s Spurs. It couldn’t happen, could it?",
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The fourth round of the FA Cup takes centre stage this weekend, with some intriguing ties taking place over the next four days.
The standout game is on Sunday as Manchester United and Liverpool go head-to-head at Old Trafford.
The two sides played out a goalless draw in the Premier League last weekend, but the cup tie could be a more open affair.
Chorley will be aiming to spring a surprise in the first tie on Friday evening as they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Victory Park.
The two sides last met in the competition 35 years ago, with the non-league side running out 3-0 winners in a first round second-replay encounter.
One of the highlights of the line-up on Saturday is the evening fixture between Cheltenham Town and Manchester City.
Cheltenham are challenging for promotion from League 2 this term and will be eager to upset the Premier League outfit.
Other notable ties this weekend include Brentford versus Leicester City on Sunday and Wycombe Wanderers versus Tottenham Hotspur the following day.
FA Cup 4th round fixtures
Friday 22 January
Chorley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – BT Sport
Saturday 23 January
Southampton vs Arsenal – BT Sport
Sheffield United vs Plymouth Argyle – BBC
West Ham United vs Doncaster Rovers – BBC
Bournemouth vs Crawley Town – BT Sport
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Blackpool – BT Sport
Swansea City vs Nottingham Forest– BT Sport
Barnsley vs Norwich City – BT Sport
Millwall vs Bristol City – BT Sport
Cheltenham Town vs Manchester City – BBC
Sunday 24 January
Chelsea vs Luton Town – BBC
Brentford vs Leicester City – BT Sport
Fulham v Burnley – BT Sport
Manchester United vs Liverpool – BBC
Everton vs Sheffield Wednesday – BT Sport
Monday 25 January
Wycombe Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur – BT Sport
Live Stream Information
All of this weekend’s FA Cup fixtures will be available to watch online. Please click here to view our dedicated live streaming page.
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Celtic January 2021 Transfer Window Predictions
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Celtic have made a very poor start to the Scottish Premiership this season and they are currently 19 points behind League leaders Rangers.
Neil Lennon must look to improve his squad during the January transfer window and it remains to be seen if the defending champions can bridge the gap with Rangers in the coming months.
Key areas that need strengthening
Celtic are in desperate need of reinforcements at the centre of the park.
They are still reliant on Scott Brown who is past his peak and whose physical attributes are on the decline.
Celtic must look to sign a quality central midfield at this month and they have been linked with Ben Pearson from Preston North End.
Furthermore, Celtic also need to sign a quality defender who can push the likes of Christopher Jullien and Kristoffer Ajer for a starting berth. The Hoops have been linked with Mark McKenzie in recent weeks.
Celtic have conceded 15 goals in 19 league matches and they will have to improve defensively if they want to catch up with Rangers.
Potential departures
Celtic are unlikely to get rid of their fringe players this month.
They are in the middle of a title race right now and will not want to weaken their squad at this stage of the season.
Go back to: Club-by-club Premier League January 2021 Transfer Window Predictions
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"Celtic have made a very poor start to the Scottish Premiership this season and they are currently 19 points behind League leaders Rangers.\nNeil Lennon must look to improve his squad during the January transfer window and it remains to be seen if the defending champions can bridge the gap with Rangers in the coming months.\nKey areas that need strengthening\nCeltic are in desperate need of reinforcements at the centre of the park.\nThey are still reliant on Scott Brown who is past his peak and whose physical attributes are on the decline.\nCeltic must look to sign a quality central midfield at this month and they have been linked with Ben Pearson from Preston North End.\nFurthermore, Celtic also need to sign a quality defender who can push the likes of Christopher Jullien and Kristoffer Ajer for a starting berth. The Hoops have been linked with Mark McKenzie in recent weeks.\nCeltic have conceded 15 goals in 19 league matches and they will have to improve defensively if they want to catch up with Rangers.\nPotential departures\nCeltic are unlikely to get rid of their fringe players this month.\nThey are in the middle of a title race right now and will not want to weaken their squad at this stage of the season.\nGo back to: Club-by-club Premier League January 2021 Transfer Window Predictions",
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Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has hit back at Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after he insinuated that referees favour Man Utd.
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Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has responded to Jurgen Klopp’s comments about the amount of penalties awarded to Manchester United.
Klopp recently made headlines following Liverpool’s 1-0 away defeat to Southampton. His side had a penalty appeal waved away when winger Sadio Mane went down under a challenge from Kyle Walker-Peters.
After the game, the German was fuming, stating that “Man Utd had more penalties in two years than me in five and a half years.”
Clattenburg has responded to this claim, believing that the comments are mind games ahead of Sunday’s huge game between Liverpool and Man Utd at Anfield.
Writing for the Daily Mail, Clattenburg said: “It was mind games — an attempt to influence referee Paul Tierney and get inside his head before a huge match between Liverpool and United this Sunday.”
The referee, who now works in China, went on to analyse the 11 penalties awarded to the Red Devils this season, claiming that as many as five were instances of their players going down easily in the box. He continued, saying that he would not have awarded the penalties that Man Utd got against Aston Villa, Newcastle United or RB Leipzig.
However, Clattenburg mentioned that Liverpool players are just as guilty of trying to win soft penalties.
“He sounds like a hypocrite if he is suggesting United’s players are looking to win penalties,” he added. “The likes of Mo Salah and Mane are just as capable of employing similar tactics.”
According to Clattenburg, Klopp’s comments are a sign that the former Borussia Dortmund manager is worried about his side’s title defence, comparing him to Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson.
“He is clearly getting edgy, though, because not since Fergie (Sir Alex Ferguson) have we seen such a blatant attempt to influence a referee ahead of a big game,” he said. “Klopp wasn’t doing this last season when Liverpool were winning every week.”
Clattenburg ended his article with a quite bizarre confession, mentioning that there was an “aura” about Man Utd that gave them favourable refereeing decisions when Ferguson was in charge.
“He (Klopp) does not like losing, he never has. He gets prickly. But he is wrong to suggest there is an aura around United that sees them given favourable decisions. There used to be when Fergie was there, but that has eased massively since he left.
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"Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has responded to Jurgen Klopp’s comments about the amount of penalties awarded to Manchester United.\nKlopp recently made headlines following Liverpool’s 1-0 away defeat to Southampton. His side had a penalty appeal waved away when winger Sadio Mane went down under a challenge from Kyle Walker-Peters.\nAfter the game, the German was fuming, stating that “Man Utd had more penalties in two years than me in five and a half years.”\nClattenburg has responded to this claim, believing that the comments are mind games ahead of Sunday’s huge game between Liverpool and Man Utd at Anfield.\nWriting for the Daily Mail, Clattenburg said: “It was mind games — an attempt to influence referee Paul Tierney and get inside his head before a huge match between Liverpool and United this Sunday.”\nThe referee, who now works in China, went on to analyse the 11 penalties awarded to the Red Devils this season, claiming that as many as five were instances of their players going down easily in the box. He continued, saying that he would not have awarded the penalties that Man Utd got against Aston Villa, Newcastle United or RB Leipzig.\nHowever, Clattenburg mentioned that Liverpool players are just as guilty of trying to win soft penalties.\n“He sounds like a hypocrite if he is suggesting United’s players are looking to win penalties,” he added. “The likes of Mo Salah and Mane are just as capable of employing similar tactics.”\nAccording to Clattenburg, Klopp’s comments are a sign that the former Borussia Dortmund manager is worried about his side’s title defence, comparing him to Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson.\n“He is clearly getting edgy, though, because not since Fergie (Sir Alex Ferguson) have we seen such a blatant attempt to influence a referee ahead of a big game,” he said. “Klopp wasn’t doing this last season when Liverpool were winning every week.”\nClattenburg ended his article with a quite bizarre confession, mentioning that there was an “aura” about Man Utd that gave them favourable refereeing decisions when Ferguson was in charge.\n“He (Klopp) does not like losing, he never has. He gets prickly. But he is wrong to suggest there is an aura around United that sees them given favourable decisions. There used to be when Fergie was there, but that has eased massively since he left.",
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Report: Manchester United reluctant to let Tottenham and West Ham target Jesse Lingard leave this month
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According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, Manchester United are reluctant to sell Jesse Lingard in the January transfer window.
Lingard has made just three appearances in all competitions this season, and he is yet to play in the Premier League.
The England international, who is on £75k-per-week wages at Old Trafford, is keen to leave the club this month in order to get regular games.
Lingard was linked with a move to French club Nice, but they have cooled their interest in the attacking midfielder.
Crook claims that a host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing the United midfielder, including London clubs Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants him to stay.
✅ "Clubs are queuing up for Lingard and not just in England." 👍 "#WHUFC, #THFC & #SUFC have all expressed an interest." 🇵🇹 "Porto have been mentioned. But Solskjaer is reluctant to trim the squad."@Alex_Crook says #MUFC are reluctant to let Jesse Lingard leave this month. pic.twitter.com/gui3NEZRVn — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 20, 2021
SL View: Do Spurs and West Ham need him?
The Hammers are prioritising signing a striker this month and they have been linked with a plethora of strikers across the continent.
Michail Antonio remains the only recognised striker at the club (and he is injury prone) following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax this month.
David Moyes knows Lingard very well from his time at United. He has a wealth of Premier League experience and would be a handy option for the Hammers. But their priority lies elsewhere.
Lingard played under Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho, but it looks unlikely that the duo will reunite this month.
Spurs have a wealth of attacking midfield options, and the likes of Gareth Bale and Erik Lamela are struggling to get games. Stockpiling in that area certainly doesn’t make any sense.
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"According to talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook, Manchester United are reluctant to sell Jesse Lingard in the January transfer window.\nLingard has made just three appearances in all competitions this season, and he is yet to play in the Premier League.\nThe England international, who is on £75k-per-week wages at Old Trafford, is keen to leave the club this month in order to get regular games.\nLingard was linked with a move to French club Nice, but they have cooled their interest in the attacking midfielder.\nCrook claims that a host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing the United midfielder, including London clubs Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants him to stay.\n✅ \"Clubs are queuing up for Lingard and not just in England.\" 👍 \"#WHUFC, #THFC & #SUFC have all expressed an interest.\" 🇵🇹 \"Porto have been mentioned. But Solskjaer is reluctant to trim the squad.\"@Alex_Crook says #MUFC are reluctant to let Jesse Lingard leave this month. pic.twitter.com/gui3NEZRVn — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 20, 2021\nSL View: Do Spurs and West Ham need him?\nThe Hammers are prioritising signing a striker this month and they have been linked with a plethora of strikers across the continent.\nMichail Antonio remains the only recognised striker at the club (and he is injury prone) following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax this month.\nDavid Moyes knows Lingard very well from his time at United. He has a wealth of Premier League experience and would be a handy option for the Hammers. But their priority lies elsewhere.\nLingard played under Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho, but it looks unlikely that the duo will reunite this month.\nSpurs have a wealth of attacking midfield options, and the likes of Gareth Bale and Erik Lamela are struggling to get games. Stockpiling in that area certainly doesn’t make any sense.",
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'Dangerous': Steven Gerrard raves about three Rangers stars vs Aberdeen
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Rangers boss Steven Steven was full of praise for his attacking midfielders after the Ibrox side beat 10-man Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday.
The Gers have now made it 15 league wins in a row as they bid to win their first top-flight title since 2011.
Alfredo Morelos scored a brace – on either half – as Rangers move 22 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.
Morelos’ second goal came from an assist from Ryan Kent, and Gerrard was heavily impressed with all of his attacking players on Sunday afternoon.
“Joe Lewis has made an excellent save from Ryan Kent as well so we have had some other real, big moments in the game, and to come here and create what we did is really pleasing,” said Gerrard to the club’s official website.
“But our attacking players were certainly on it tonight. [Joe] Aribo was dangerous, Kent was dangerous, Ianis [Hagi] was always dangerous and I thought he made some great runs without getting put through.”
The Ibrox outfit are without a league defeat this season, and they have taken a giant step closer to the title, having secured an Old Firm victory over Celtic recently and picking up another important three points yesterday.
Gerrard has never lost at Pittodrie, although his Rangers side has suffered defeats against Derek McInnes’ before.
The Rangers boss is absolutely spot on with his assessment. The likes of Hagi and Kent created better chances and looked dangerous throughout. Hagi was lively throughout the game and made a huge impact.
However, the turning point of the match came before the half-hour mark when Ryan Hedges was sent off. James Tavernier, who has scored 10 times against the Dons, sent his spot-kick wide this time.
Due to an extra man advantage, Rangers enjoyed 79% of possession and managed 17 shots of which seven were on target during the game.
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"Rangers boss Steven Steven was full of praise for his attacking midfielders after the Ibrox side beat 10-man Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Sunday.\nThe Gers have now made it 15 league wins in a row as they bid to win their first top-flight title since 2011.\nAlfredo Morelos scored a brace – on either half – as Rangers move 22 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table.\nMorelos’ second goal came from an assist from Ryan Kent, and Gerrard was heavily impressed with all of his attacking players on Sunday afternoon.\n“Joe Lewis has made an excellent save from Ryan Kent as well so we have had some other real, big moments in the game, and to come here and create what we did is really pleasing,” said Gerrard to the club’s official website.\n“But our attacking players were certainly on it tonight. [Joe] Aribo was dangerous, Kent was dangerous, Ianis [Hagi] was always dangerous and I thought he made some great runs without getting put through.”\nThe Ibrox outfit are without a league defeat this season, and they have taken a giant step closer to the title, having secured an Old Firm victory over Celtic recently and picking up another important three points yesterday.\nGerrard has never lost at Pittodrie, although his Rangers side has suffered defeats against Derek McInnes’ before.\nThe Rangers boss is absolutely spot on with his assessment. The likes of Hagi and Kent created better chances and looked dangerous throughout. Hagi was lively throughout the game and made a huge impact.\nHowever, the turning point of the match came before the half-hour mark when Ryan Hedges was sent off. James Tavernier, who has scored 10 times against the Dons, sent his spot-kick wide this time.\nDue to an extra man advantage, Rangers enjoyed 79% of possession and managed 17 shots of which seven were on target during the game.",
"'Dangerous': Steven Gerrard raves about three Rangers stars vs Aberdeen"
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Opinion: Ligue 1 media rights row should worry the Premier League
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The news that French broadcaster Canal+ has handed back its media rights to Ligue 1 and called for a fresh bidding process could have major ramifications across Europe.
The company was due to screen two games per week under the terms of a sub-license agreement with beIN Media, but this has now been cancelled.
Canal+ President Maxime Saada told Le Figaro that Ligue 1 ‘has been subsidised for many years’ and that ‘no broadcaster has succeeded in making it profitable’.
Saada also argued that with fixtures involving major clubs like Paris Saint-Germain being more lucrative than other matches, the media rights deal should reflect this.
“There is only one way to objectively and transparently materialise the market value of Ligue 1, and that is the call for tenders,” he said.
“We are going to offer the LFP a universal technical solution that will allow all French people, whether subscribers to Canal+ or not, to follow the matches in pay-per-view.
“Of course, Canal+ would donate most of the revenue to the LFP, and therefore to the clubs.”
SL View
The latest row over media rights follows the collapse of a broadcast deal between Ligue 1 and Spanish multimedia group Mediapro and leaves clubs facing massive financial difficulties.
Much like other major leagues, the French top flight is heavily reliant on income from broadcasters and sponsorships from major brands.
With other top European leagues seeing their broadcast revenue level off or dip in value in recent times, the developments in France are clearly worrying for football.
Television advertising revenue fell by around 17 percent in Western Europe last year, which will have a major impact on broadcasters who buy media rights.
The situation in France highlights that the Premier League and other major European competitions may well have to reign in their expectations when the next TV deals are being negotiated.
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"The news that French broadcaster Canal+ has handed back its media rights to Ligue 1 and called for a fresh bidding process could have major ramifications across Europe.\nThe company was due to screen two games per week under the terms of a sub-license agreement with beIN Media, but this has now been cancelled.\nCanal+ President Maxime Saada told Le Figaro that Ligue 1 ‘has been subsidised for many years’ and that ‘no broadcaster has succeeded in making it profitable’.\nSaada also argued that with fixtures involving major clubs like Paris Saint-Germain being more lucrative than other matches, the media rights deal should reflect this.\n“There is only one way to objectively and transparently materialise the market value of Ligue 1, and that is the call for tenders,” he said.\n“We are going to offer the LFP a universal technical solution that will allow all French people, whether subscribers to Canal+ or not, to follow the matches in pay-per-view.\n“Of course, Canal+ would donate most of the revenue to the LFP, and therefore to the clubs.”\nSL View\nThe latest row over media rights follows the collapse of a broadcast deal between Ligue 1 and Spanish multimedia group Mediapro and leaves clubs facing massive financial difficulties.\nMuch like other major leagues, the French top flight is heavily reliant on income from broadcasters and sponsorships from major brands.\nWith other top European leagues seeing their broadcast revenue level off or dip in value in recent times, the developments in France are clearly worrying for football.\nTelevision advertising revenue fell by around 17 percent in Western Europe last year, which will have a major impact on broadcasters who buy media rights.\nThe situation in France highlights that the Premier League and other major European competitions may well have to reign in their expectations when the next TV deals are being negotiated.",
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Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal boss, has provided an update on Mesut Ozil’s future.
Ahead of Arsenal’s FA Cup clash against Newcastle United on Saturday, Arteta was asked to clarify Ozil’s current situation.
First take a look at the conversations, taken directly from Football London.
What’s Mesut Ozil’s future? Will he be leaving?
I don’t know what is going to happen. Obviously now he’s free to negotiate with other clubs. We will discuss internally what is the best situation for him for the near future. And obviously with the player and the agent. And try to find the best solution for everybody.
If you were in his shoes would you want to play every last game you can?
I think every player wants to play football. This is why we picked this profession and we are so lucky to be doing what we do. And for every player who’s not playing it’s always hard.
Is there a possibility he could still stay?
I’m saying we will decide what’s happening in the next few days.
Ozil’s situation
Arsenal signed Ozil by paying £42.5 million from Real Madrid in 2013. They broke the club’s transfer record to sign the German international who produced his best form under Arsene Wenger.
He has scored 44 goals in all competitions for the Gunners and has notched up 54 assists in seven years at the north London club.
He was also a key member of the side that won three FA Cup trophies in four seasons.
In recent years, Arsenal have tried to offload him but Ozil wants to see out his contract. He hasn’t been included in both the Premier League and Europa League squads this season and hasn’t played a competitive match since March.
According to reports from The Times, Ozil’s future could be decided in the next ten days after his agent said that he may leave the club this month.
Arsenal, however, expect him to stay until the summer, when his contract expires. According to Football London, DC United and Fenerbahce are interested in signing Ozil.
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Forget Mesut Ozil: There is a new Arsenal playmaker in town
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Emile Smith Rowe’s display against Newcastle United on Monday evening gave Arsenal fans an exciting glimpse into the future.
The 20-year-old was one of Arsenal’s best performers in the 3-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium and rightly attracted plenty of praise after the game.
The highly-rated playmaker is now showing the benefit of his successful loan spells with RB Leipzig and Huddersfield Town.
He told Sky Sports that those experiences had been invaluable to his development and he was full of praise for the role Mikel Arteta has played in his progression.
“I have been a bit unfortunate with injuries but the manager has given me a chance,” he said. “I am so grateful and I just want to repay him. Any chance I have I want to show I am good enough.
“I’ve been abroad and in the Championship and it has developed me so much off the pitch. I feel like I have matured as a person and it’s helped me in my journey.
“He tells me so much to play free, clear my mind and be confident. If I make a mistake he tells me to carry on. I’m so happy to play for a manager like Mikel and to get these opportunities.”
SL View – Emile Smith Rowe
While it would be foolish to go overboard after just a handful of games, Smith Rowe is undoubtedly showing huge signs of potential.
In addition to his ability on the ball, Smith Rowe isn’t afraid to work hard for the team and that ethos will stand him in good stead in the future.
Whereas the likes of Mesut Ozil can be described as ‘all craft and no graft’, Smith Rowe is happy to muck in to help out his teammates.
The Englishman will hopefully kick on from here and establish himself as a regular in Arsenal’s first team for the foreseeable future.
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"Emile Smith Rowe’s display against Newcastle United on Monday evening gave Arsenal fans an exciting glimpse into the future.\nThe 20-year-old was one of Arsenal’s best performers in the 3-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium and rightly attracted plenty of praise after the game.\nThe highly-rated playmaker is now showing the benefit of his successful loan spells with RB Leipzig and Huddersfield Town.\nHe told Sky Sports that those experiences had been invaluable to his development and he was full of praise for the role Mikel Arteta has played in his progression.\n“I have been a bit unfortunate with injuries but the manager has given me a chance,” he said. “I am so grateful and I just want to repay him. Any chance I have I want to show I am good enough.\n“I’ve been abroad and in the Championship and it has developed me so much off the pitch. I feel like I have matured as a person and it’s helped me in my journey.\n“He tells me so much to play free, clear my mind and be confident. If I make a mistake he tells me to carry on. I’m so happy to play for a manager like Mikel and to get these opportunities.”\nSL View – Emile Smith Rowe\nWhile it would be foolish to go overboard after just a handful of games, Smith Rowe is undoubtedly showing huge signs of potential.\nIn addition to his ability on the ball, Smith Rowe isn’t afraid to work hard for the team and that ethos will stand him in good stead in the future.\nWhereas the likes of Mesut Ozil can be described as ‘all craft and no graft’, Smith Rowe is happy to muck in to help out his teammates.\nThe Englishman will hopefully kick on from here and establish himself as a regular in Arsenal’s first team for the foreseeable future.",
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Report: Frank Lampard's desire to re-sign West Ham United's Declan Rice annoyed his bosses
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According to The Athletic, the desire of newly-sacked Chelsea manager Frank Lampard to re-sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice annoyed his bosses.
The Blues legend has been shown the exit door at Stamford Bridge following a poor run that has seen the side slip to ninth in the Premier League table, 11 points behind leaders Manchester United after 19 games.
Chelsea spent in excess of £200 million during the summer transfer window, but Lampard wanted Rice too and pushed for him again ahead of the January transfer window.
However, the Hammers told the Blues that it will take ‘Bank of England money’ to bring back their former academy player, and no deal was struck.
Some at Chelsea had reservations about re-signing the West Ham star as they are very wary about the potential embarrassment of buying back an academy reject at huge expense.
Lampard was keen to sign Rice after the England international established himself as one of the best holding midfielders in the land, and he planned to convert him into a centre-back, but the club needed to move on some of their centre-backs for that to happen.
Chelsea weren’t able to do that, and that also played a role is the erstwhile manager’s failure to get his man.
Sportslens View
While we would never know how the Blues would have fared this term if they had added Rice to their squad during the summer, there is no doubt that the West Ham midfielder would have been a quality addition.
The 22-year-old is one of the reasons why David Moyes’ side are currently above the Blues, and they could have a hard time holding on to him beyond this season with suitors expected to come calling again in the summer.
Manchester City and Liverpool are said to be keeping tabs on Rice, and it will be interesting to see whether they can keep their star player away from the big clubs once again.
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"According to The Athletic, the desire of newly-sacked Chelsea manager Frank Lampard to re-sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice annoyed his bosses.\nThe Blues legend has been shown the exit door at Stamford Bridge following a poor run that has seen the side slip to ninth in the Premier League table, 11 points behind leaders Manchester United after 19 games.\nChelsea spent in excess of £200 million during the summer transfer window, but Lampard wanted Rice too and pushed for him again ahead of the January transfer window.\nHowever, the Hammers told the Blues that it will take ‘Bank of England money’ to bring back their former academy player, and no deal was struck.\nSome at Chelsea had reservations about re-signing the West Ham star as they are very wary about the potential embarrassment of buying back an academy reject at huge expense.\nLampard was keen to sign Rice after the England international established himself as one of the best holding midfielders in the land, and he planned to convert him into a centre-back, but the club needed to move on some of their centre-backs for that to happen.\nChelsea weren’t able to do that, and that also played a role is the erstwhile manager’s failure to get his man.\nSportslens View\nWhile we would never know how the Blues would have fared this term if they had added Rice to their squad during the summer, there is no doubt that the West Ham midfielder would have been a quality addition.\nThe 22-year-old is one of the reasons why David Moyes’ side are currently above the Blues, and they could have a hard time holding on to him beyond this season with suitors expected to come calling again in the summer.\nManchester City and Liverpool are said to be keeping tabs on Rice, and it will be interesting to see whether they can keep their star player away from the big clubs once again.",
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Zinedine Zidane has blacklisted five talented Real Madrid players who do not feature in his plans for the rest of the seaosn, claim Diaro GOL.
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Zinedine Zidane has reportedly drawn up a list of five players that have been blacklisted at Real Madrid, according to Diaro GOL.
The Frenchman has a reputation for not getting along with selected players in the past. Superstars such as Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez have been victims of Zidane’s harsh treatment, and now the manager has five other players from his current squad who could face the same fate.
First up on the list is Isco. The former Malaga midfielder was once an important player at Madrid and played a pivotal role during the historic three-peat in the Champions League. However, since last season, Isco has played a rather sporadic role at the club.
The midfielder is keen on leaving this winter and Arsenal are currently planning on signing him on loan, according to reports from the Mirror.
Alvaro Odriozola is next in the spotlight. The Spanish right-back has never been part of Zidane’s plans and was even sent on a six-month-long loan to Bayern Munich last season where he won the Champions League, Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal.
However, since his return, Odriozola has featured just once in La Liga and even picked up an injury during his first appearance of the season. Since then, the former Real Sociedad man has been confined to the bench.
Eder Militao is another defender to feature on the list. The Brazilian has fallen down the pecking order at the club as Zidane now prefers using Nacho Fernandez as his second choice defender due to his experience.
Militao has failed to adapt to life in his new environment since completing his move in 2019. The centre-back has just played less than 200 minutes in La Liga this season, and it seems like his future at the Bernabeu is bleak.
Luka Jovic and Andriy Lunin are the final entries on the list. The Serbian striker’s career at the Spanish capital could be well and truly over after Zidane’s decision against Celta Vigo.
The manager decided to bring on third-choice striker Mariano Diaz ahead of Jovic against Celta in the last few minutes of the game. This could be a clear indication from Zidane to Jovic that he is not part of his plans. Meanwhile, Lunin has not yet played a single minute of football this season.
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"Zinedine Zidane has reportedly drawn up a list of five players that have been blacklisted at Real Madrid, according to Diaro GOL.\nThe Frenchman has a reputation for not getting along with selected players in the past. Superstars such as Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez have been victims of Zidane’s harsh treatment, and now the manager has five other players from his current squad who could face the same fate.\nFirst up on the list is Isco. The former Malaga midfielder was once an important player at Madrid and played a pivotal role during the historic three-peat in the Champions League. However, since last season, Isco has played a rather sporadic role at the club.\nThe midfielder is keen on leaving this winter and Arsenal are currently planning on signing him on loan, according to reports from the Mirror.\nAlvaro Odriozola is next in the spotlight. The Spanish right-back has never been part of Zidane’s plans and was even sent on a six-month-long loan to Bayern Munich last season where he won the Champions League, Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal.\nHowever, since his return, Odriozola has featured just once in La Liga and even picked up an injury during his first appearance of the season. Since then, the former Real Sociedad man has been confined to the bench.\nEder Militao is another defender to feature on the list. The Brazilian has fallen down the pecking order at the club as Zidane now prefers using Nacho Fernandez as his second choice defender due to his experience.\nMilitao has failed to adapt to life in his new environment since completing his move in 2019. The centre-back has just played less than 200 minutes in La Liga this season, and it seems like his future at the Bernabeu is bleak.\nLuka Jovic and Andriy Lunin are the final entries on the list. The Serbian striker’s career at the Spanish capital could be well and truly over after Zidane’s decision against Celta Vigo.\nThe manager decided to bring on third-choice striker Mariano Diaz ahead of Jovic against Celta in the last few minutes of the game. This could be a clear indication from Zidane to Jovic that he is not part of his plans. Meanwhile, Lunin has not yet played a single minute of football this season.",
"Zinedine Zidane blacklists five talented Real Madrid players",
"Zinedine Zidane has blacklisted five talented Real Madrid players who do not feature in his plans for the rest of the seaosn, claim Diaro GOL."
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Report: West Brom desperate to sign Tottenham defender Danny Rose
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According to reports from The Sun, West Brom manager Sam Allardyce is ‘desperate’ to sign Danny Rose from Tottenham Hotspur this month.
The 29-times capped England international is not in Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans. He is without a squad number, and is likely to end his 13-year association with the north London club this month.
The report claims that Rose has ‘knuckled down in training’ and played in several Under-23 fixtures for Spurs in order to keep himself fit.
The 30-year-old has a contract at the club till the end of the season and could be cancelled by mutual consent.
The Baggies are looking to add more depth and quality in defence and Allardyce has earmarked Rose as a potential option. They may have to offload Kieran Gibbs to make room for his potential arrival.
However, Rose has got plenty of admirers. Newcastle United are interested in him, while Spanish and German top-flight clubs are keen to secure his signature as well. And the left-back wants to move abroad to resurrect his career.
Sportslens View
Rose has got no future at Spurs, and he should leave in January.
West Brom are 19th in the Premier League table and are fighting for survival. Rose would be a very good signing for them given his quality and wealth of experience.
A move to Hawthorns could come with a lot of risks as well. If the Baggies go down, Rose will have to play in the Championship or he may have to seek an option elsewhere.
It seems, Rose has got plenty of options, and he is waiting for the right club to make his next move.
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"According to reports from The Sun, West Brom manager Sam Allardyce is ‘desperate’ to sign Danny Rose from Tottenham Hotspur this month.\nThe 29-times capped England international is not in Jose Mourinho’s first-team plans. He is without a squad number, and is likely to end his 13-year association with the north London club this month.\nThe report claims that Rose has ‘knuckled down in training’ and played in several Under-23 fixtures for Spurs in order to keep himself fit.\nThe 30-year-old has a contract at the club till the end of the season and could be cancelled by mutual consent.\nThe Baggies are looking to add more depth and quality in defence and Allardyce has earmarked Rose as a potential option. They may have to offload Kieran Gibbs to make room for his potential arrival.\nHowever, Rose has got plenty of admirers. Newcastle United are interested in him, while Spanish and German top-flight clubs are keen to secure his signature as well. And the left-back wants to move abroad to resurrect his career.\nSportslens View\nRose has got no future at Spurs, and he should leave in January.\nWest Brom are 19th in the Premier League table and are fighting for survival. Rose would be a very good signing for them given his quality and wealth of experience.\nA move to Hawthorns could come with a lot of risks as well. If the Baggies go down, Rose will have to play in the Championship or he may have to seek an option elsewhere.\nIt seems, Rose has got plenty of options, and he is waiting for the right club to make his next move.",
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Report: Arsenal need to pay £50m to sign Emi Buendia
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According to Sky Sports journalist, Kaveh Solhekol, Arsenal are ‘watching closely’ the situation of Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia this month.
The Gunners may look to sign an attacking midfielder in January following the departure of Mesut Ozil, and they have earmarked Buendia as a potential option.
However, Solhekol claims that he has been told that Buendia is focussed on his career at Carrow Road at the moment. The Canaries are top of the Championship table, and he has not been distracted by reports linking him with the north London club.
The 24-year-old has impressed heavily this season, managing seven goals and six assists in the Championship thus far.
The Sky Sports journalist claims that the Gunners need to pay a ‘crazy’ transfer fee, something in the region of £40-50 million to bring him to north London.
Arsenal would need to offer in the region of £40m-£50m to tempt Norwich into selling midfielder Emi Buendia..💰@SkyKaveh and @skysports_sheth have the latest on the Transfer Show — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 18, 2021
SL View: Not worth it
Last week, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal have made contact with the representative of Buendia.
The Gunners are yet to hold any formal talks with Norwich, but it seems they’re trying to figure out whether he would be ready for a move this month.
Buendia currently has more than three years left on his contract and Norwich – who operate on a strong financial model – are in no rush to sell him.
Mikel Arteta appears to be a big fan of the player, but there are better players available elsewhere at that price.
Arsenal are unlikely to spend anywhere near £40m-50m on just one player this month, and they may need to look elsewhere for a cheaper alternative.
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"According to Sky Sports journalist, Kaveh Solhekol, Arsenal are ‘watching closely’ the situation of Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia this month.\nThe Gunners may look to sign an attacking midfielder in January following the departure of Mesut Ozil, and they have earmarked Buendia as a potential option.\nHowever, Solhekol claims that he has been told that Buendia is focussed on his career at Carrow Road at the moment. The Canaries are top of the Championship table, and he has not been distracted by reports linking him with the north London club.\nThe 24-year-old has impressed heavily this season, managing seven goals and six assists in the Championship thus far.\nThe Sky Sports journalist claims that the Gunners need to pay a ‘crazy’ transfer fee, something in the region of £40-50 million to bring him to north London.\nArsenal would need to offer in the region of £40m-£50m to tempt Norwich into selling midfielder Emi Buendia..💰@SkyKaveh and @skysports_sheth have the latest on the Transfer Show — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 18, 2021\nSL View: Not worth it\nLast week, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal have made contact with the representative of Buendia.\nThe Gunners are yet to hold any formal talks with Norwich, but it seems they’re trying to figure out whether he would be ready for a move this month.\nBuendia currently has more than three years left on his contract and Norwich – who operate on a strong financial model – are in no rush to sell him.\nMikel Arteta appears to be a big fan of the player, but there are better players available elsewhere at that price.\nArsenal are unlikely to spend anywhere near £40m-50m on just one player this month, and they may need to look elsewhere for a cheaper alternative.",
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Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the Bournemouth attacker David Brooks.
According to Sunday Mirror (h/t Birmingham Mail), Villa are also keeping tabs on Michael Olise.
The Bournemouth attacker could prove to be a better value for money signing as compared to another potential target, Ross Barkley.
The Chelsea midfielder is currently on loan at Villa and he has made quite an impression since moving to the West Midlands club. He has three goals and an assist to his name in seven appearances.
There have been rumours that Villa could try and him on a permanent basis but reports claim that Chelsea are unwilling to let him leave cheaply.
Apparently, Brooks could be a more reasonable investment for the Premier League club.
The youngster was outstanding in his debut season (scored seven and assisted five from 30 appearances) in the Premier League back in 2018 but he failed to replicate that form in the following season because of a serious ankle injury.
The Bournemouth attacking midfielder has picked up four goals and five assists in all competitions for the Championship side this season and he has the quality to develop into an efficient Premier League attacker in future.
Barkley is 27 and Brooks certainly has more room to improve as a player. Also, the Bournemouth player has 18 months left on his deal and his asking price is likely to be lower than Barkley who has a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2023.
That said, the Championship side are battling for promotion this season and they are unlikely to let Brooks leave midway through the season and therefore Villa will have to wait until the summer to sign the player.
Villa could definitely use more creativity in their side and the youngster has the intelligence and technical ability to form an impressive understanding with Jack Grealish just like Barkley.
It remains to be seen whether the Premier League club are prepared to follow up on their interest with a concrete offer for the 23-year-old attacking midfielder at the end of this season.
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"Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the Bournemouth attacker David Brooks.\nAccording to Sunday Mirror (h/t Birmingham Mail), Villa are also keeping tabs on Michael Olise.\nThe Bournemouth attacker could prove to be a better value for money signing as compared to another potential target, Ross Barkley.\nThe Chelsea midfielder is currently on loan at Villa and he has made quite an impression since moving to the West Midlands club. He has three goals and an assist to his name in seven appearances.\nThere have been rumours that Villa could try and him on a permanent basis but reports claim that Chelsea are unwilling to let him leave cheaply.\nApparently, Brooks could be a more reasonable investment for the Premier League club.\nThe youngster was outstanding in his debut season (scored seven and assisted five from 30 appearances) in the Premier League back in 2018 but he failed to replicate that form in the following season because of a serious ankle injury.\nThe Bournemouth attacking midfielder has picked up four goals and five assists in all competitions for the Championship side this season and he has the quality to develop into an efficient Premier League attacker in future.\nBarkley is 27 and Brooks certainly has more room to improve as a player. Also, the Bournemouth player has 18 months left on his deal and his asking price is likely to be lower than Barkley who has a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2023.\nThat said, the Championship side are battling for promotion this season and they are unlikely to let Brooks leave midway through the season and therefore Villa will have to wait until the summer to sign the player.\nVilla could definitely use more creativity in their side and the youngster has the intelligence and technical ability to form an impressive understanding with Jack Grealish just like Barkley.\nIt remains to be seen whether the Premier League club are prepared to follow up on their interest with a concrete offer for the 23-year-old attacking midfielder at the end of this season.",
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Report: Christian Eriksen offered to Wolverhampton Wanderers, small possibility of Tottenham Hotspur return
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According to The Athletic, Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen has been offered to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the Midlands outfit have no interest in the 28-year-old, with a striker their top priority for the January transfer window.
With Mexican striker Raul Jimenez likely to be out for the rest of 2020-21 having suffered a fractured skull, Wolves are looking to land a replacement this month having been left with 18-year-old Fabio Silva as their only natural option up front, and they have continued to run the rule over numerous viable targets.
Eriksen has also been linked with a return to Tottenham Hotspur 12 months after he left for the Serie A giants in a £24 million deal, and while that is unlikely to happen, sources have told The Athletic that there is a “small possibility”.
The Denmark international scored 69 goals and made 89 assists during eight years at Spurs, but he has struggled to make an impact at Inter and is way down the pecking order of manager Antonio Conte.
Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with Eriksen, but they are likely to go after Dele Alli instead with Mauricio Pochettino eyeing a reunion.
Tottenham could be tempted to bring the Dane back should Alli leave for PSG, but he would have to accept a pay cut for that to happen.
He currently earns around £6.75 million net, and chairman Daniel Levy rejected the chance to have him back when he was offered to Tottenham at the end of the last summer transfer window.
Eriksen clearly wants to leave Inter and has reportedly offered himself to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.
However, his form over the last 18 months hasn’t done his chances of joining another top club any good, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming days and weeks.
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"According to The Athletic, Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen has been offered to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the Midlands outfit have no interest in the 28-year-old, with a striker their top priority for the January transfer window.\nWith Mexican striker Raul Jimenez likely to be out for the rest of 2020-21 having suffered a fractured skull, Wolves are looking to land a replacement this month having been left with 18-year-old Fabio Silva as their only natural option up front, and they have continued to run the rule over numerous viable targets.\nEriksen has also been linked with a return to Tottenham Hotspur 12 months after he left for the Serie A giants in a £24 million deal, and while that is unlikely to happen, sources have told The Athletic that there is a “small possibility”.\nThe Denmark international scored 69 goals and made 89 assists during eight years at Spurs, but he has struggled to make an impact at Inter and is way down the pecking order of manager Antonio Conte.\nParis Saint-Germain have also been linked with Eriksen, but they are likely to go after Dele Alli instead with Mauricio Pochettino eyeing a reunion.\nTottenham could be tempted to bring the Dane back should Alli leave for PSG, but he would have to accept a pay cut for that to happen.\nHe currently earns around £6.75 million net, and chairman Daniel Levy rejected the chance to have him back when he was offered to Tottenham at the end of the last summer transfer window.\nEriksen clearly wants to leave Inter and has reportedly offered himself to Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.\nHowever, his form over the last 18 months hasn’t done his chances of joining another top club any good, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming days and weeks.",
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AC Milan are looking at the prospect of signing Manchester United's Diogo Dalot on a permanent deal this summer, The Sun reports.
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AC Milan are looking at the prospect of signing Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot on a permanent deal this summer, The Sun reports.
The versatile full-back joined the Rossoneri on a season-long loan last summer and he has turned out 17 times for the club in all competitions.
He has been a regular starter in Europe, but when it comes to the Serie A games he has largely acted as the deputy to Davide Calabria and Theo Hernandez.
The Serie A giants have been impressed with the displays of the Portuguese and The Sun claims that they are hoping to sign him permanently at the end of the season.
Dalot is also keen on staying with the Rossoneri and he is open to extending his temporary deal or signing a long-term contract with the Milan side.
SportLens view:
Dalot has not started regularly for the Rossoneri, but he has proved a solid option for them when one of the full-backs have been available.
Hence, it is not surprising that they want to sign him on a permanent basis, but the transfer fee could be a hindrance for them.
As per The Sun, they are likely to offer £15 million plus add-ons for the defender, and that is less than the £19 million fee United paid to Porto three years ago.
The 21-year-old will still have two years remaining on his contract this summer with a 12-month extension clause, and United may knock back the approach.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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"AC Milan are looking at the prospect of signing Manchester United's Diogo Dalot on a permanent deal this summer, The Sun reports."
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A section of Manchester United fans on Twitter have praised the performance of Marcus Rashford during the club’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round yesterday.
The England international has generally excelled against the Reds at home (three goals in the last three games) and he continued the fine run with a goal and an assist.
The 23-year-old delivered an inch-perfect cross-field ball in the opening half which put Mason Greenwood clear on goal to score the equaliser.
Shortly after the interval, the roles were reversed as Greenwood turned provider for Rashford, who gave United the lead on the counter-attack.
Rhy Williams’ missed interception allowed Rashford to go one-on-one with Alisson and he calmly slotted the ball past the advancing goalkeeper.
Bruno Fernandes definitely grabbed most of the headlines with his splendid match-winning free-kick off the bench, but some fans have also reserved their praise for Rashford.
Twitter Reactions:
Class on and off the pitch 👏👏 @MarcusRashford pic.twitter.com/3NS5ck69u9 — United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) January 24, 2021
A lot better watch today than that 0-0 last week! Rashford looked superb #GGMU #MUFC #MUFC_FAMILY — Jack 🔰 (@AllThingsMUFC2) January 24, 2021
Get in. Brilliant win for @ManUtd. Always great to beat Liverpool. Rashford was unplayable today and Luke Shaw was fantastic. #MUFC — Robbie Stewart (@robbiestewart29) January 24, 2021
Man of the match for me @MarcusRashford the pace and control down that left wing was incredible, so glad to see you get your well deserved goal after such an amazing assist, all the best 🙂 — Ben O'Connell (@BenOCon68465493) January 24, 2021
Rashford is the best winger in the world ♥️🔥 — KOJO BANKZ 🇬🇭 (@KoJo_Bankz99) January 24, 2021
Rashford has missed some clear-cut chances this term, but has still had a top season in all competitions with 15 goals and 10 assists from 31 appearances.
With four minutes left in normal time, the forward was substituted with an apparent knee injury and he went straight down the tunnel.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the player will undergo a scan and hopefully, there is nothing serious and he can return to action as soon as possible.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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"A section of Manchester United fans on Twitter have praised the performance of Marcus Rashford during the club’s 3-2 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round yesterday.\nThe England international has generally excelled against the Reds at home (three goals in the last three games) and he continued the fine run with a goal and an assist.\nThe 23-year-old delivered an inch-perfect cross-field ball in the opening half which put Mason Greenwood clear on goal to score the equaliser.\nShortly after the interval, the roles were reversed as Greenwood turned provider for Rashford, who gave United the lead on the counter-attack.\nRhy Williams’ missed interception allowed Rashford to go one-on-one with Alisson and he calmly slotted the ball past the advancing goalkeeper.\nBruno Fernandes definitely grabbed most of the headlines with his splendid match-winning free-kick off the bench, but some fans have also reserved their praise for Rashford.\nTwitter Reactions:\nClass on and off the pitch 👏👏 @MarcusRashford pic.twitter.com/3NS5ck69u9 — United Zone (@ManUnitedZone_) January 24, 2021\nA lot better watch today than that 0-0 last week! Rashford looked superb #GGMU #MUFC #MUFC_FAMILY — Jack 🔰 (@AllThingsMUFC2) January 24, 2021\nGet in. Brilliant win for @ManUtd. Always great to beat Liverpool. Rashford was unplayable today and Luke Shaw was fantastic. #MUFC — Robbie Stewart (@robbiestewart29) January 24, 2021\nMan of the match for me @MarcusRashford the pace and control down that left wing was incredible, so glad to see you get your well deserved goal after such an amazing assist, all the best 🙂 — Ben O'Connell (@BenOCon68465493) January 24, 2021\nRashford is the best winger in the world ♥️🔥 — KOJO BANKZ 🇬🇭 (@KoJo_Bankz99) January 24, 2021\nRashford has missed some clear-cut chances this term, but has still had a top season in all competitions with 15 goals and 10 assists from 31 appearances.\nWith four minutes left in normal time, the forward was substituted with an apparent knee injury and he went straight down the tunnel.\nOle Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the player will undergo a scan and hopefully, there is nothing serious and he can return to action as soon as possible.\nStats from Transfermarkt.com",
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Chelsea will have to wait until summer if they want to appoint Julian Nagelsmann as the club’s manager.
Current boss Frank Lampard is under severe pressure after a poor run of form, but he may still have time to save his job.
According to the Telegraph, Nagelsmann would be among the club’s top targets if Lampard was sacked, but it is unlikely that he would leave RB Leipzig before the end of the season.
The German has done an excellent job with Hoffenheim and Leipzig, sparking talk that he will secure a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Thomas Tuchel and Max Allegri have also been suggested as possible replacements for Lampard as owner Roman Abramovich considers his options.
SL View
Chelsea’s upcoming run of three home fixtures could potentially put a different slant on their season.
They face Luton Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday, before returning to Premier League action against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley.
Victories in those three games would undoubtedly ease the pressure on Lampard and lift the mood around the club.
However, a defeat in any of those matches would probably lead to Lampard being relieved of his duties.
The 42-year-old has looked woefully out of his depth during his managerial career thus far and it would be no surprise to see him axed before the end of the campaign.
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"Chelsea will have to wait until summer if they want to appoint Julian Nagelsmann as the club’s manager.\nCurrent boss Frank Lampard is under severe pressure after a poor run of form, but he may still have time to save his job.\nAccording to the Telegraph, Nagelsmann would be among the club’s top targets if Lampard was sacked, but it is unlikely that he would leave RB Leipzig before the end of the season.\nThe German has done an excellent job with Hoffenheim and Leipzig, sparking talk that he will secure a move to one of Europe’s biggest clubs.\nThomas Tuchel and Max Allegri have also been suggested as possible replacements for Lampard as owner Roman Abramovich considers his options.\nSL View\nChelsea’s upcoming run of three home fixtures could potentially put a different slant on their season.\nThey face Luton Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday, before returning to Premier League action against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Burnley.\nVictories in those three games would undoubtedly ease the pressure on Lampard and lift the mood around the club.\nHowever, a defeat in any of those matches would probably lead to Lampard being relieved of his duties.\nThe 42-year-old has looked woefully out of his depth during his managerial career thus far and it would be no surprise to see him axed before the end of the campaign.",
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Barcelona have had a turbulent year. Lionel Messi almost left, and the club failed to win a trophy. Here's a look back at Barcelona's 2020.
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It’s been a turbulent year for Barcelona. Failure to win a third La Liga title in a row, humiliation in the Champions League, the Lionel Messi transfer saga, three different managers – and they end it all in sixth place.
Having started the year on course to defend their crown, La Blaugrana ended the season without a trophy. The future is not looking bright at the Camp Nou.
Best Player – Lionel Messi
By his enormous standards, it’s been a somewhat underwhelming year for Lionel Messi. However, he still remains the talisman in this Barcelona side.
He ended the 2019/20 season with his lowest tally since 2008, scoring just 31 goals (pathetic, I know), and began the new campaign with just five open play goals. Despite this, he still managed to win the La Liga Golden Boot, as well as recording 21 assists – a La Liga record. In doing so, he became only the second player to hit the 20-mark for goals and assists in any of Europe’s top five leagues, after Thierry Henry in 2002/03.
Furthermore, his strike against Real Vallodolid set a record that will likely not be beaten for generations. It was his 644th goal for Barcelona, surpassing Pele’s one-club record with Santos.
Best Game – Barcelona 4-0 Villarreal
After an unsuccessful campaign, Barcelona fans were hoping to bounce back under new manager Ronald Koeman. The Dutchman could hardly have made a better start in his debut match against Villarreal.
Teenager Ansu Fati got the ball rolling with an early brace, and Lionel Messi soon made it three from the penalty spot. Pau Torres’ own goal put the Catalan giants 4-0 up just before half time, and that’s how it stayed.
Fati was in top form, De Jong was playing well, Coutinho was finally starting to look like the £142m man they thought they’d bought, Messi was as stellar as ever – it all seemed so promising.
Worst Game – Bayern Munich 8-2 Barcelona
There are no words in the Oxford English Dictionary that can describe what we saw on August 14th 2020 in Lisbon.
Off the back of a convincing victory over Napoli, Quique Setien’s side went into their Champions League quarter-final in high spirits. Little did they know what was about to come.
Thomas Muller netted an early goal for Bayern Munich, but a comical own goal by David Alaba put the scores level. From then on, it was an absolute onslaught.
The Bavarians hit three in nine minutes to make it 4-1 going into the break, with Ivan Perisic, Serge Gnabry, and Thomas Muller again adding to the scoresheet. A goal by Luis Suarez offered some hope of a comeback, but this was quashed swiftly by Joshua Kimmich’s tap in six minutes later.
Philippe Coutinho – on loan at the German side from Barcelona – completed the humiliation, firstly setting up Robert Lewandowski for an easy header, before scoring a brace in the final five minutes. Bayern Munich 8-2 Barcelona. EIGHT TWO.
Rather unsurprisingly, this was Quique Setien’s final game in charge of Barcelona.
Transfer Business
Bizarre, really.
Firstly, there was the Martin Braithwaite situation, where the club was controversially allowed to sign the Dane from Leganes after an injury crisis. He’s been fairly solid back up, but the former Middlesbrough man is hardly up to the standards of Barcelona’s previous forwards.
But it was in the summer when the drama really started. They swapped Brazilian midfielder Arthur for the much older Miralem Pjanic, who is yet to make an impression at the Camp Nou. American right-back Sergino Dest is looking like a good addition, while winger Francisco Trincao is still finding his feet.
A number of the club’s biggest names departed. Not many fans will miss the unimpressive Nelson Semedo, and the €30m received for him seems like good business. Furthermore, the likes of Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal, and Ivan Rakitic were all past their best, and probably needed to go.
However, those three fetched just over €1m between themselves. Surely players of their talent had a bit more value? And, in Suarez’s case, no replacement was bought, leaving Braithwaite as the club’s only natural striker.
Most of the summer drama came from transfers that didn’t happen. As ever, Neymar was closely linked with a return to the Camp Nou, but this never materialised. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi dropped a bombshell on the world of football by handing in a transfer request. After a long-running feud with former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, the Argentine stayed put for another year.
How Did the Manager Do?
Ernesto Valverde was sacked on the 13th of January, leaving La Blaugrana in first place, but still looking unconvincing.
Quique Setien was unable to finish the job, falling behind Real Madrid after a series of post-lockdown draws. This was compounded by quarter-final exits in the Champions League and Copa del Rey.
Ronald Koeman returned to the club where he spent six years as a player, having impressed as the head coach of the Netherlands. And somehow, he has managed to do even worse than his predecessor, leaving Barcelona in sixth place – ten points behind table toppers Atletico Madrid having played one game more.
If the Dutchman doesn’t turn things around quickly, his head will soon be on the chopping block.
Overall Consensus
What an absolute nightmare of a year it’s been for Barcelona.
To put it bluntly, they’ve failed in every single competition they’ve participated in. They finished five points off the title, failed to surpass the quarter-final stage of either knockout tournament, got thrashed in the Champions League, and are miles off top spot this season.
And, given the current financial situation at the Camp Nou, there doesn’t appear to be much light at the end of the tunnel. No one knows what 2021 holds for Barcelona, but it isn’t looking promising.
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"It’s been a turbulent year for Barcelona. Failure to win a third La Liga title in a row, humiliation in the Champions League, the Lionel Messi transfer saga, three different managers – and they end it all in sixth place.\nHaving started the year on course to defend their crown, La Blaugrana ended the season without a trophy. The future is not looking bright at the Camp Nou.\nBest Player – Lionel Messi\nBy his enormous standards, it’s been a somewhat underwhelming year for Lionel Messi. However, he still remains the talisman in this Barcelona side.\nHe ended the 2019/20 season with his lowest tally since 2008, scoring just 31 goals (pathetic, I know), and began the new campaign with just five open play goals. Despite this, he still managed to win the La Liga Golden Boot, as well as recording 21 assists – a La Liga record. In doing so, he became only the second player to hit the 20-mark for goals and assists in any of Europe’s top five leagues, after Thierry Henry in 2002/03.\nFurthermore, his strike against Real Vallodolid set a record that will likely not be beaten for generations. It was his 644th goal for Barcelona, surpassing Pele’s one-club record with Santos.\nBest Game – Barcelona 4-0 Villarreal\nAfter an unsuccessful campaign, Barcelona fans were hoping to bounce back under new manager Ronald Koeman. The Dutchman could hardly have made a better start in his debut match against Villarreal.\nTeenager Ansu Fati got the ball rolling with an early brace, and Lionel Messi soon made it three from the penalty spot. Pau Torres’ own goal put the Catalan giants 4-0 up just before half time, and that’s how it stayed.\nFati was in top form, De Jong was playing well, Coutinho was finally starting to look like the £142m man they thought they’d bought, Messi was as stellar as ever – it all seemed so promising.\nWorst Game – Bayern Munich 8-2 Barcelona\nThere are no words in the Oxford English Dictionary that can describe what we saw on August 14th 2020 in Lisbon.\nOff the back of a convincing victory over Napoli, Quique Setien’s side went into their Champions League quarter-final in high spirits. Little did they know what was about to come.\nThomas Muller netted an early goal for Bayern Munich, but a comical own goal by David Alaba put the scores level. From then on, it was an absolute onslaught.\nThe Bavarians hit three in nine minutes to make it 4-1 going into the break, with Ivan Perisic, Serge Gnabry, and Thomas Muller again adding to the scoresheet. A goal by Luis Suarez offered some hope of a comeback, but this was quashed swiftly by Joshua Kimmich’s tap in six minutes later.\nPhilippe Coutinho – on loan at the German side from Barcelona – completed the humiliation, firstly setting up Robert Lewandowski for an easy header, before scoring a brace in the final five minutes. Bayern Munich 8-2 Barcelona. EIGHT TWO.\nRather unsurprisingly, this was Quique Setien’s final game in charge of Barcelona.\nTransfer Business\nBizarre, really.\nFirstly, there was the Martin Braithwaite situation, where the club was controversially allowed to sign the Dane from Leganes after an injury crisis. He’s been fairly solid back up, but the former Middlesbrough man is hardly up to the standards of Barcelona’s previous forwards.\nBut it was in the summer when the drama really started. They swapped Brazilian midfielder Arthur for the much older Miralem Pjanic, who is yet to make an impression at the Camp Nou. American right-back Sergino Dest is looking like a good addition, while winger Francisco Trincao is still finding his feet.\nA number of the club’s biggest names departed. Not many fans will miss the unimpressive Nelson Semedo, and the €30m received for him seems like good business. Furthermore, the likes of Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal, and Ivan Rakitic were all past their best, and probably needed to go.\nHowever, those three fetched just over €1m between themselves. Surely players of their talent had a bit more value? And, in Suarez’s case, no replacement was bought, leaving Braithwaite as the club’s only natural striker.\nMost of the summer drama came from transfers that didn’t happen. As ever, Neymar was closely linked with a return to the Camp Nou, but this never materialised. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi dropped a bombshell on the world of football by handing in a transfer request. After a long-running feud with former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, the Argentine stayed put for another year.\nHow Did the Manager Do?\nErnesto Valverde was sacked on the 13th of January, leaving La Blaugrana in first place, but still looking unconvincing.\nQuique Setien was unable to finish the job, falling behind Real Madrid after a series of post-lockdown draws. This was compounded by quarter-final exits in the Champions League and Copa del Rey.\nRonald Koeman returned to the club where he spent six years as a player, having impressed as the head coach of the Netherlands. And somehow, he has managed to do even worse than his predecessor, leaving Barcelona in sixth place – ten points behind table toppers Atletico Madrid having played one game more.\nIf the Dutchman doesn’t turn things around quickly, his head will soon be on the chopping block.\nOverall Consensus\nWhat an absolute nightmare of a year it’s been for Barcelona.\nTo put it bluntly, they’ve failed in every single competition they’ve participated in. They finished five points off the title, failed to surpass the quarter-final stage of either knockout tournament, got thrashed in the Champions League, and are miles off top spot this season.\nAnd, given the current financial situation at the Camp Nou, there doesn’t appear to be much light at the end of the tunnel. No one knows what 2021 holds for Barcelona, but it isn’t looking promising.",
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Arsenal will be aiming to return to winning ways when they entertain Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday night.
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Arsenal will be aiming to return to winning ways when they entertain Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday night.
The Gunners have recently picked up form in the league with three wins and one draw in the last four games.
They are currently 11th on the table and will be looking to jump into the top half with a victory against the Magpies.
Mikel Arteta’s side have already beaten the Magpies in the FA Cup third round this term They needed added extra-time to secure a 2-0 triumph.
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Line-up:
Bernd Leno has played every minute of the Gunners’ Premier League campaign this term. The German is expected to start ahead of Alex Runarsson in goal.
In the defence, there could be a few changes from the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.
Kieran Tierney has avoided a potential long-term calf injury and he could take his place at left-back ahead of Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Elsewhere, David Luiz may make way for Gabriel Magalhaes to accompany Rob Holding in the central defence.
Gabriel has returned to full fitness after recovering from the coronavirus. Hector Bellerin is an obvious choice in the right-back spot.
In the midfield, Granit Xhaka should be guaranteed his place after a standout display against Roy Hodgson’s side.
Dani Ceballos was likewise impressive, but he may be the one to make way for the return of Thomas Partey.
Partey made his first appearance in six weeks against Palace after recovering from a thigh injury. He should partner Xhaka tomorrow.
In the attack, no changes are likely. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should feature on the left wing with Bukayo Saka on the opposite flank.
Emith Smith Rowe should start in the number 10 spot for the fifth league game running.
Alexandre Lacazette, who has scored four goals from his last four top-flight matches, should lead the line.
Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1): Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang; Lacazette
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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"Arsenal will be aiming to return to winning ways when they entertain Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday night.\nThe Gunners have recently picked up form in the league with three wins and one draw in the last four games.\nThey are currently 11th on the table and will be looking to jump into the top half with a victory against the Magpies.\nMikel Arteta’s side have already beaten the Magpies in the FA Cup third round this term They needed added extra-time to secure a 2-0 triumph.\nFormation: 4-2-3-1\nPredicted Line-up:\nBernd Leno has played every minute of the Gunners’ Premier League campaign this term. The German is expected to start ahead of Alex Runarsson in goal.\nIn the defence, there could be a few changes from the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.\nKieran Tierney has avoided a potential long-term calf injury and he could take his place at left-back ahead of Ainsley Maitland-Niles.\nElsewhere, David Luiz may make way for Gabriel Magalhaes to accompany Rob Holding in the central defence.\nGabriel has returned to full fitness after recovering from the coronavirus. Hector Bellerin is an obvious choice in the right-back spot.\nIn the midfield, Granit Xhaka should be guaranteed his place after a standout display against Roy Hodgson’s side.\nDani Ceballos was likewise impressive, but he may be the one to make way for the return of Thomas Partey.\nPartey made his first appearance in six weeks against Palace after recovering from a thigh injury. He should partner Xhaka tomorrow.\nIn the attack, no changes are likely. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should feature on the left wing with Bukayo Saka on the opposite flank.\nEmith Smith Rowe should start in the number 10 spot for the fifth league game running.\nAlexandre Lacazette, who has scored four goals from his last four top-flight matches, should lead the line.\nPredicted Line-up (4-2-3-1): Leno; Bellerin, Holding, Gabriel, Tierney; Xhaka, Partey; Saka, Smith Rowe, Aubameyang; Lacazette\nStats from Transfermarkt.com",
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Liverpool will face Manchester United in Sunday’s must-win title clash at Anfield in the Premier League and Jurgen Klopp’s team selection largely depends on the fitness of Joel Matip.
The Premier League champions, who are on a 67-games unbeaten run at Anfield, find themselves third in the league table, but they can regain the top spot with a win against the Red Devils.
A defeat here will not only see United stretching a healthy gap of six points, but the psychological blow could also have a detrimental effect going into the second half of the season.
The Reds are heading into this game on the back of a 4-1 win against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, but they need to get to winning ways in the Premier League.
Ahead of the match, Jurgen Klopp insisted that he hasn’t decided whether to start with Matip who has returned to training recently. His fitness, however, will be assessed.
The Cameroon international is expected to make a swift return from an adductor problem and go straight into the starting line-up to partner Fabinho.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson were rested in the last game, and the two full-backs are certain to return to the first team on Sunday.
With Naby Keita still unavailable, Jordan Henderson will shift to midfield, along Gini Wijnaldum and summer signing Thiago Alcantara.
Takumi Minamino started the last game, but the 26-year-old is likely to make way for Roberto Firmino.
Predicted Liverpool starting line-up: Alisson — Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Fabinho, Robertson — Wijnaldum, Henderson, Thiago — Mane, Salah, Firmino.
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"Liverpool will face Manchester United in Sunday’s must-win title clash at Anfield in the Premier League and Jurgen Klopp’s team selection largely depends on the fitness of Joel Matip.\nThe Premier League champions, who are on a 67-games unbeaten run at Anfield, find themselves third in the league table, but they can regain the top spot with a win against the Red Devils.\nA defeat here will not only see United stretching a healthy gap of six points, but the psychological blow could also have a detrimental effect going into the second half of the season.\nThe Reds are heading into this game on the back of a 4-1 win against Aston Villa in the FA Cup, but they need to get to winning ways in the Premier League.\nAhead of the match, Jurgen Klopp insisted that he hasn’t decided whether to start with Matip who has returned to training recently. His fitness, however, will be assessed.\nThe Cameroon international is expected to make a swift return from an adductor problem and go straight into the starting line-up to partner Fabinho.\nTrent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson were rested in the last game, and the two full-backs are certain to return to the first team on Sunday.\nWith Naby Keita still unavailable, Jordan Henderson will shift to midfield, along Gini Wijnaldum and summer signing Thiago Alcantara.\nTakumi Minamino started the last game, but the 26-year-old is likely to make way for Roberto Firmino.\nPredicted Liverpool starting line-up: Alisson — Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Fabinho, Robertson — Wijnaldum, Henderson, Thiago — Mane, Salah, Firmino.",
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Tottenham Hotspur finish 2020 in seventh place, having had their title hopes dashed by a poor run of form. Let's see what 2021 brings for Spurs.
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Tottenham in 2020: Kane and Son worked miracles, can they do better in 2021?
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2019 was a rollercoaster of a year for Tottenham Hotspur. The sheer elation of reaching the Champions League final, followed by the miserable set of results which ultimately saw Mauricio Pochettino replaced with Jose Mourinho.
2020 has not been so exciting. Another trophyless year, and they currently reside in seventh place. However, the signs suggest that better days could be around the corner.
Here’s a recap of Tottenham Hotspur’s 2020.
Best Player – Harry Kane
It was a toss-up between the Englishman and Heung-min Son, but Harry Kane just about edges it.
Having begun the year with a long-term injury at Southampton, Kane has returned to produce some of his best stuff. He netted seven goals post-lockdown in the 2019/20 season, and continued this form with nine in his first 15 in the new campaign.
But what has really caught the eye about the striker is the development of his all-round game. He currently boasts the most assists in all of Europe’s top five leagues with ten – three clear of Bruno Fernandes, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Muller, and Kingsley Coman in joint-second. He also makes it to Europe’s top 10 goalscorers list for 2020.
Best Match – Tottenham 2-0 Arsenal
Spurs were in fine form going into the first North London Derby of the season, going unbeaten their previous nine league games.
It was a Jose Mourinho masterclass, really. Heung-min Son scored a beauty in the early stages, and Harry Kane made it 2-0 just before half time. The second half saw the Lilywhites frustrate Arsenal with a rock-solid defensive display, holding out for a clean sheet.
During this game, Kane became the North London Derby’s all-time top goalscorer with 11.
Worst Game – Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
Tottenham sat at the top of the league when they travelled to Anfield to face the holders, in a game that would be a real test of their title credentials.
Mohamed Salah opened the scoring with a heavily deflected effort that looped in over Hugo Lloris. However, Heung-min Son hit back swiftly with a finish at Alisson’s near post.
It was an eventful second half at both ends. Steven Bergwijn squandered two great chances to give Spurs the lead, while Harry Kane headed over from an opportunity that you’d expect him to convert. Then, in the 90th minute, Roberto Firmino planted a header into the top corner, sparking wild celebrations from the 2000 spectators.
It was a missed opportunity for the North Londoners, who could have made a big statement with three points.
Transfer Business
It’s been an uncharacteristically hectic year of business for Tottenham Hotspur, who are usually a bit more reluctant to open their wallet.
Christian Eriksen left in January, and has since struggled to recapture his best form at Inter Milan. Steven Bergwijn was brought in as a replacement. The Dutchman has shown flashes of quality, but is yet to consistently reproduce this.
The summer transfer window was things got really busy, though. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was the first through the door, arriving from Southampton for approximately £15m. The Dane has been very impressive so far, keeping a number of doubters quiet.
Sergio Reguilon is another who has impressed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, establishing himself as one of the league’s best left-backs since joining from Real Madrid.
It’s not been all good, however. Matt Doherty finds himself stuck behind Serge Aurier in the pecking order, while Gareth Bale’s fairytale return has not gone as hoped. A replacement for the long-serving Jan Vertonghen may also have been useful.
How Has the Manager Done?
Hiring Jose Mourinho is a little bit like selling your soul to the devil.
Replacing the popular Mauricio Pochettino was always going to be a hard task, but in Mourinho, they brought in a man who knows how to get results.
Spurs fans knew what they were getting when the Special One arrived in North London. The football wouldn’t be pretty, but they would look more likely to finally win that elusive trophy.
And…yeah, that’s how it’s gone. While the beautiful playstyle of Pochettino is long gone, the Lilywhites are starting to challenge for honours. Mourinho has guided Tottenham to a Carabao Cup semi-final this season, while a title charge is still not out of the question.
Overall Consensus
Tottenham fans will have strongly mixed feelings about the last 12 months.
On one hand, they no longer play the pretty football that they became accustomed to under Mauricio Pochettino. On the other hand, the results are getting better, and they’re closer to winning their first piece of silverware since 2008.
Harry Kane is back to his best, and Heung-min Son is playing better than ever before. However, there is a worrying overdependence on these two for attacking output.
Nonetheless, if these two can keep playing at their current level, then something big could be on the horizon for Spurs.
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"2019 was a rollercoaster of a year for Tottenham Hotspur. The sheer elation of reaching the Champions League final, followed by the miserable set of results which ultimately saw Mauricio Pochettino replaced with Jose Mourinho.\n2020 has not been so exciting. Another trophyless year, and they currently reside in seventh place. However, the signs suggest that better days could be around the corner.\nHere’s a recap of Tottenham Hotspur’s 2020.\nBest Player – Harry Kane\nIt was a toss-up between the Englishman and Heung-min Son, but Harry Kane just about edges it.\nHaving begun the year with a long-term injury at Southampton, Kane has returned to produce some of his best stuff. He netted seven goals post-lockdown in the 2019/20 season, and continued this form with nine in his first 15 in the new campaign.\nBut what has really caught the eye about the striker is the development of his all-round game. He currently boasts the most assists in all of Europe’s top five leagues with ten – three clear of Bruno Fernandes, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Muller, and Kingsley Coman in joint-second. He also makes it to Europe’s top 10 goalscorers list for 2020.\nBest Match – Tottenham 2-0 Arsenal\nSpurs were in fine form going into the first North London Derby of the season, going unbeaten their previous nine league games.\nIt was a Jose Mourinho masterclass, really. Heung-min Son scored a beauty in the early stages, and Harry Kane made it 2-0 just before half time. The second half saw the Lilywhites frustrate Arsenal with a rock-solid defensive display, holding out for a clean sheet.\nDuring this game, Kane became the North London Derby’s all-time top goalscorer with 11.\nWorst Game – Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham\nTottenham sat at the top of the league when they travelled to Anfield to face the holders, in a game that would be a real test of their title credentials.\nMohamed Salah opened the scoring with a heavily deflected effort that looped in over Hugo Lloris. However, Heung-min Son hit back swiftly with a finish at Alisson’s near post.\nIt was an eventful second half at both ends. Steven Bergwijn squandered two great chances to give Spurs the lead, while Harry Kane headed over from an opportunity that you’d expect him to convert. Then, in the 90th minute, Roberto Firmino planted a header into the top corner, sparking wild celebrations from the 2000 spectators.\nIt was a missed opportunity for the North Londoners, who could have made a big statement with three points.\nTransfer Business\nIt’s been an uncharacteristically hectic year of business for Tottenham Hotspur, who are usually a bit more reluctant to open their wallet.\nChristian Eriksen left in January, and has since struggled to recapture his best form at Inter Milan. Steven Bergwijn was brought in as a replacement. The Dutchman has shown flashes of quality, but is yet to consistently reproduce this.\nThe summer transfer window was things got really busy, though. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was the first through the door, arriving from Southampton for approximately £15m. The Dane has been very impressive so far, keeping a number of doubters quiet.\nSergio Reguilon is another who has impressed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, establishing himself as one of the league’s best left-backs since joining from Real Madrid.\nIt’s not been all good, however. Matt Doherty finds himself stuck behind Serge Aurier in the pecking order, while Gareth Bale’s fairytale return has not gone as hoped. A replacement for the long-serving Jan Vertonghen may also have been useful.\nHow Has the Manager Done?\nHiring Jose Mourinho is a little bit like selling your soul to the devil.\nReplacing the popular Mauricio Pochettino was always going to be a hard task, but in Mourinho, they brought in a man who knows how to get results.\nSpurs fans knew what they were getting when the Special One arrived in North London. The football wouldn’t be pretty, but they would look more likely to finally win that elusive trophy.\nAnd…yeah, that’s how it’s gone. While the beautiful playstyle of Pochettino is long gone, the Lilywhites are starting to challenge for honours. Mourinho has guided Tottenham to a Carabao Cup semi-final this season, while a title charge is still not out of the question.\nOverall Consensus\nTottenham fans will have strongly mixed feelings about the last 12 months.\nOn one hand, they no longer play the pretty football that they became accustomed to under Mauricio Pochettino. On the other hand, the results are getting better, and they’re closer to winning their first piece of silverware since 2008.\nHarry Kane is back to his best, and Heung-min Son is playing better than ever before. However, there is a worrying overdependence on these two for attacking output.\nNonetheless, if these two can keep playing at their current level, then something big could be on the horizon for Spurs.",
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Report: West Ham United keen on AS Monaco forward Henry Onyekuru
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According to Turkish outlet Sabah, West Ham United are interested in signing AS Monaco striker Henry Onyekuru before the end of the January transfer window, but they face stiff competition from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.
The Nigerian is struggling for game time at the Ligue 1 side, featuring just four times this term, and he can move for a €1.5 million loan fee, subject to a €5.5m permanent deal.
Sportslens View
The Hammers are looking to strengthen their attack this month following the departure of Ivory Coast international striker Sebastien Haller, and landing Onyekuru could end up being a bargain.
The 23-year-old was once on Everton’s books, but he wasn’t able to make an appearance due to work permit issues.
As a result, he spent time on loan at Anderlecht and Gala, banging in 26 goals across his spells at both clubs before moving to Monaco in the summer of 2019.
The Nigerian international has only played eight times for them, returning to Galatasaray to spend the second half of last term on loan.
Another loan move is now on the cards, and while the Super Lig giants are eyeing a third reunion, they are yet to make an offer and he is now open to listening to offers from elsewhere.
Having failed to get a chance to impress in the Premier League with Everton, Onyekuru could be keen to return to England if West Ham come calling.
He offers electric pace and can play on the wings and as a number 9, and manager David Moyes could do with such a quality finisher.
Onyekuru scored 22 league goals in the Belgian First Division A for Eupen in 2016-17, prompting the Toffees to go after his signature.
Things didn’t work out as they would have hoped, but he is now able to play in the English top-flight, and West Ham could look to add him to their squad in the coming days.
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"According to Turkish outlet Sabah, West Ham United are interested in signing AS Monaco striker Henry Onyekuru before the end of the January transfer window, but they face stiff competition from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.\nThe Nigerian is struggling for game time at the Ligue 1 side, featuring just four times this term, and he can move for a €1.5 million loan fee, subject to a €5.5m permanent deal.\nSportslens View\nThe Hammers are looking to strengthen their attack this month following the departure of Ivory Coast international striker Sebastien Haller, and landing Onyekuru could end up being a bargain.\nThe 23-year-old was once on Everton’s books, but he wasn’t able to make an appearance due to work permit issues.\nAs a result, he spent time on loan at Anderlecht and Gala, banging in 26 goals across his spells at both clubs before moving to Monaco in the summer of 2019.\nThe Nigerian international has only played eight times for them, returning to Galatasaray to spend the second half of last term on loan.\nAnother loan move is now on the cards, and while the Super Lig giants are eyeing a third reunion, they are yet to make an offer and he is now open to listening to offers from elsewhere.\nHaving failed to get a chance to impress in the Premier League with Everton, Onyekuru could be keen to return to England if West Ham come calling.\nHe offers electric pace and can play on the wings and as a number 9, and manager David Moyes could do with such a quality finisher.\nOnyekuru scored 22 league goals in the Belgian First Division A for Eupen in 2016-17, prompting the Toffees to go after his signature.\nThings didn’t work out as they would have hoped, but he is now able to play in the English top-flight, and West Ham could look to add him to their squad in the coming days.",
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Report: Tottenham keeping close eye on Max Aarons
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According to reports from the Sunday Mirror (print edition, page 72), Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on Norwich City defender Max Aarons.
Spurs have been heavily interested in the young defender sometime now, and the club officials watched him in action recently during Norwich’s clash against Bristol City in midweek.
The 21-year-old is a highly exciting young full-back and Spurs are closely following his situation. He has more than three years left on his contract at Carrow Road and is rated at £20 million.
Sportslens View
Aarons is primarily a right-back, but he can also play as a left-back.
The youngster impressed last season in the Premier League for Norwich. This season, he has managed just one goal for the Canaries in the Championship and has failed to register an assist.
Norwich are leading the Championship table at the moment, and are likely to make a swift return to the Premier League next season. In that case, Spurs may have to pay more than £20m to sign him.
While Aarons is a versatile full-back, Spurs do have enough options in that department.
At right-back, they have Serge Aurier and Matt Doherty, while Japhet Tanganga can also operate in that role.
AT left-back, Jose Mourinho has two quality players in Sergio Reguilon and Ben Davies. Unless they sell any of them, it’s hard to see Spurs adding another full-back anytime soon.
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"According to reports from the Sunday Mirror (print edition, page 72), Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on Norwich City defender Max Aarons.\nSpurs have been heavily interested in the young defender sometime now, and the club officials watched him in action recently during Norwich’s clash against Bristol City in midweek.\nThe 21-year-old is a highly exciting young full-back and Spurs are closely following his situation. He has more than three years left on his contract at Carrow Road and is rated at £20 million.\nSportslens View\nAarons is primarily a right-back, but he can also play as a left-back.\nThe youngster impressed last season in the Premier League for Norwich. This season, he has managed just one goal for the Canaries in the Championship and has failed to register an assist.\nNorwich are leading the Championship table at the moment, and are likely to make a swift return to the Premier League next season. In that case, Spurs may have to pay more than £20m to sign him.\nWhile Aarons is a versatile full-back, Spurs do have enough options in that department.\nAt right-back, they have Serge Aurier and Matt Doherty, while Japhet Tanganga can also operate in that role.\nAT left-back, Jose Mourinho has two quality players in Sergio Reguilon and Ben Davies. Unless they sell any of them, it’s hard to see Spurs adding another full-back anytime soon.",
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Report: Everton close to sealing loan deal for Bayern Munich striker Josh Zirkzee
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According to talkSPORT, Everton are close to sealing a loan deal for Bayern Munich striker Josh Zirkzee as manager Carlo Ancelotti looks to bolster his attacking options.
BREAKING: Everton close to loan deal for Bayern Munich’s Josh Zirkzee. The 19-year-old Dutch striker joins with a view to a permanent deal. – talkSPORT understand 📻 Listen → https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1
📲 The app → https://t.co/B20m65uOHq pic.twitter.com/7peOxTUo7i — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 15, 2021
The teenager will be moving to Goodison Park temporarily until the end of the campaign with the view of sealing a permanent move afterwards.
Sportslens View
Everton could be without Cenk Tosun in the coming days, with the Turkey international keen to leave before the end of the January transfer window if he isn’t guaranteed regular playing minutes in the top-flight.
It appears that the Toffees are preparing for his potential departure, and a move for Bayern’s 19-year-old Dutch striker looks to be on the cards.
Zirkzee has featured in five games for the Bundesliga giants across all competitions in 2020-21 after playing 10 times last season and scoring four goals, but he is firmly behind Robert Lewandowski in the pecking order and is clearly looking for regular playing minutes elsewhere.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains Ancelotti’s first-choice striker, but the England international needs a quality cover and competition, and the Bayern academy graduate could help provide that.
Zirkzee has just six goals in 32 appearances for Bayern Munich II to his name, but he boasts huge potential and could turn into a world-beater under Ancelotti’s guidance.
Recruiting talented youngsters has been Everton’s core objective under director of football Marcel Brands, and while the last teenage striker they signed flattered to deceive, they will be hoping that the Dutch kid hits the ground running if a deal goes through.
Bayern won’t be keen to lose one of their most promising players, but it appears that Everton have been able to convince Zirkzee that a move to England would do his development a lot of good, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming days.
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"According to talkSPORT, Everton are close to sealing a loan deal for Bayern Munich striker Josh Zirkzee as manager Carlo Ancelotti looks to bolster his attacking options.\nBREAKING: Everton close to loan deal for Bayern Munich’s Josh Zirkzee. The 19-year-old Dutch striker joins with a view to a permanent deal. – talkSPORT understand 📻 Listen → https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1\n📲 The app → https://t.co/B20m65uOHq pic.twitter.com/7peOxTUo7i — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 15, 2021\nThe teenager will be moving to Goodison Park temporarily until the end of the campaign with the view of sealing a permanent move afterwards.\nSportslens View\nEverton could be without Cenk Tosun in the coming days, with the Turkey international keen to leave before the end of the January transfer window if he isn’t guaranteed regular playing minutes in the top-flight.\nIt appears that the Toffees are preparing for his potential departure, and a move for Bayern’s 19-year-old Dutch striker looks to be on the cards.\nZirkzee has featured in five games for the Bundesliga giants across all competitions in 2020-21 after playing 10 times last season and scoring four goals, but he is firmly behind Robert Lewandowski in the pecking order and is clearly looking for regular playing minutes elsewhere.\nDominic Calvert-Lewin remains Ancelotti’s first-choice striker, but the England international needs a quality cover and competition, and the Bayern academy graduate could help provide that.\nZirkzee has just six goals in 32 appearances for Bayern Munich II to his name, but he boasts huge potential and could turn into a world-beater under Ancelotti’s guidance.\nRecruiting talented youngsters has been Everton’s core objective under director of football Marcel Brands, and while the last teenage striker they signed flattered to deceive, they will be hoping that the Dutch kid hits the ground running if a deal goes through.\nBayern won’t be keen to lose one of their most promising players, but it appears that Everton have been able to convince Zirkzee that a move to England would do his development a lot of good, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming days.",
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Keith Downie: Steve Bruce wants Brandon Williams at Newcastle
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According to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Newcastle United are highly interested in signing Brandon Williams this month.
The Magpies have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old Manchester United defender, with The Chronicle claiming earlier this month that the player himself is keen to join the Tyneside club.
Downie has claimed that Southampton and Bayer Leverkusen are interested in getting his signature as well.
Jamal Lewis has struggled to make an impact since his £15 million move from Norwich in the summer, and Bruce wants competition in that department.
Downie said to Sky Sports: “I know there is interest in Brandon Williamsfrom Manchester United. But we have mentioned Southampton and Bayer Leverkusen, so there is a lot of interest in Williams.
“Jamal Lewis has failed to settle fully since his £15m move from Norwich, and I think Bruce would want competition there.”
SL View: Strong competition
Williams made his breakthrough last term and ended the campaign with 36 appearances for United in all competitions.
He has struggled for regular games this season and has dropped down the pecking order following the arrival of Brazilian left-back Alex Telles in the summer.
Southampton have reportedly made an approach while Everton are also interested in signing the youngster.
Williams is a versatile full-back and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described him as a ‘top-class’ player last season.
He is a natural right-back but largely played as a left-back last season.
Williams could be an interesting addition for Everton. The Toffees could be looking to sign a right-back as a cover for Seamus Coleman. Jonjoe Kenny has failed to impress Carlo Ancelotti and he could leave the club in January with Burnley interested.
Alternatively, he can be a good back-up option for French left-back Lucas Digne as well.
However, Newcastle can provide him with a regular game time that he badly needs at the moment, but the Magpies need to move quickly.
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"According to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Newcastle United are highly interested in signing Brandon Williams this month.\nThe Magpies have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old Manchester United defender, with The Chronicle claiming earlier this month that the player himself is keen to join the Tyneside club.\nDownie has claimed that Southampton and Bayer Leverkusen are interested in getting his signature as well.\nJamal Lewis has struggled to make an impact since his £15 million move from Norwich in the summer, and Bruce wants competition in that department.\nDownie said to Sky Sports: “I know there is interest in Brandon Williamsfrom Manchester United. But we have mentioned Southampton and Bayer Leverkusen, so there is a lot of interest in Williams.\n“Jamal Lewis has failed to settle fully since his £15m move from Norwich, and I think Bruce would want competition there.”\nSL View: Strong competition\nWilliams made his breakthrough last term and ended the campaign with 36 appearances for United in all competitions.\nHe has struggled for regular games this season and has dropped down the pecking order following the arrival of Brazilian left-back Alex Telles in the summer.\nSouthampton have reportedly made an approach while Everton are also interested in signing the youngster.\nWilliams is a versatile full-back and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described him as a ‘top-class’ player last season.\nHe is a natural right-back but largely played as a left-back last season.\nWilliams could be an interesting addition for Everton. The Toffees could be looking to sign a right-back as a cover for Seamus Coleman. Jonjoe Kenny has failed to impress Carlo Ancelotti and he could leave the club in January with Burnley interested.\nAlternatively, he can be a good back-up option for French left-back Lucas Digne as well.\nHowever, Newcastle can provide him with a regular game time that he badly needs at the moment, but the Magpies need to move quickly.",
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Italian champions Juventus have been quite poor this season and they will have to strengthen their side during the January transfer window in order to get back into the title race.
Juventus are currently 5th in the League table, ten points behind league leaders AC Milan.
Key areas that need strengthening
Juventus are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements.
They have drawn six of their 14 league games so far and the Italians must invest in a quality attacker who could help turn those draws into wins.
The Italian champions are overly reliant on Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese international needs more support upfront.
Alvaro Morata and Paulo Dybala have scored a total of six goals in the league this season and that is simply unacceptable for a team hoping to win the title.
The likes of Olivier Giroud and Graziano Pellè have been linked with a move to the Italian club in recent weeks.
Potential departures
Midfielder Sami Khedira is expected to move away from the club this month and he has been linked with a move to the Premier League.
The German has fallen down the pecking order under Andrea Pirlo and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football.
Go back to: Club-by-club Premier League January 2021 Transfer Window Predictions
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Pep Guardiola says that he is hopeful Sergio Aguero will return to spearhead Manchester City’s bid for silverware this season.
The Argentinian has made just nine appearances this term, with injuries and COVID-19 issues restricting his game time.
However, the City boss believes Aguero will play an important role for City during the second half of the campaign.
“He’s in a good mood,” Guardiola told the club’s official website.
“He was before isolation and, of course, he will lose some training sessions and will need a little more time, and he’s a guy that needs training, especially with his knee.
“The most important news is that in the last 10-15 days before he went into isolation, he was perfect and reacting good. And this is the best news.
“We are in January – the best part of the season is coming, and hopefully we can have him.”
SL View – Sergio Aguero
Aguero’s impending return to action is undoubtedly a boost to City’s hopes of success this season.
While there have been suggestions that he is a fading force, it is far to early to write off a player who has earned legendary status at the Etihad Stadium.
The 32-year-old has bagged 256 goals for City, and it would be no surprise to see him add to his tally over the next few months.
With Aguero yet to sign a new contract with City, he is likely to be eager to prove that he is worth a new deal.
Paris Saint-Germain were recently linked with Aguero, and they will want to see him return to his best if they are to follow up their interest.
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"Pep Guardiola says that he is hopeful Sergio Aguero will return to spearhead Manchester City’s bid for silverware this season.\nThe Argentinian has made just nine appearances this term, with injuries and COVID-19 issues restricting his game time.\nHowever, the City boss believes Aguero will play an important role for City during the second half of the campaign.\n“He’s in a good mood,” Guardiola told the club’s official website.\n“He was before isolation and, of course, he will lose some training sessions and will need a little more time, and he’s a guy that needs training, especially with his knee.\n“The most important news is that in the last 10-15 days before he went into isolation, he was perfect and reacting good. And this is the best news.\n“We are in January – the best part of the season is coming, and hopefully we can have him.”\nSL View – Sergio Aguero\nAguero’s impending return to action is undoubtedly a boost to City’s hopes of success this season.\nWhile there have been suggestions that he is a fading force, it is far to early to write off a player who has earned legendary status at the Etihad Stadium.\nThe 32-year-old has bagged 256 goals for City, and it would be no surprise to see him add to his tally over the next few months.\nWith Aguero yet to sign a new contract with City, he is likely to be eager to prove that he is worth a new deal.\nParis Saint-Germain were recently linked with Aguero, and they will want to see him return to his best if they are to follow up their interest.",
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In a press conference earlier today, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided an update on the club’s January transfer plans as well as the future of club graduate Folarin Balogun.
The Gunners have recently revived their league campaign with four wins and one draw from the previous five games and that sees them placed 10th in the table.
They are still seven points adrift of the Champions League spots and will be hoping to make up ground during the backend of the campaign.
So far, the north London giants have focused on player exits and they have already sanctioned loan deals for William Saliba and Sead Kolasinac while Matt Macey and Sokratis have left on a permanent basis.
Mesut Ozil looks set to sign for Fenerbahce in the next few days and Arteta has now said that the club will focus on potential additions to the squad before the transfer deadline on February 1.
The Gunners are widely known to be searching for a creative midfielder, but Arteta has emphasised that the club may look to bolster more than one position in the next 10 days.
“We are in that process right now – we’ve done the first part (trimming the squad) more or less and now we are focusing on the second phase (bringing in new players),” he said to Arsenal.com
“We are looking at various positions because the movements that we’ve made in this transfer window with some players leaving the club leaves us a little bit short in certain areas.”
Meanwhile, the future of Balogun has been a regular topic of speculation with his existing deal expiring at the end of June. The teenager made his debut earlier this term, but he has played only 75 minutes of first-team football.
In a short space of time, he has impressed with two goals and one assist in the Europa League, but the Gunners have yet to convince him to put pen-to-paper on a new deal beyond the summer.
Balogun has yet to make his Premier League debut for the Gunners and has not even made the matchday squad. When asked whether the decision was due to the player’s contract status, Arteta said:
“No – if anything – regarding his contractual situation with the club – I just wanted to convince him that he has a future at the club, not send him the opposite message.
“Before he wasn’t training with the first team, we changed that and he’s been training with us a lot. He’s improving every single day, he’s showing a real hunger and decided to be with us.
“We’re trying to get something done because we want him to stay and we have to go step-by-step. So the steps are there in every way and we want to try to keep him.”
Balogun is currently on the radar of as many as 15 clubs, but Arteta will be hoping to convince the striker to stay put citing the examples of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, who have made their mark with the first-team.
Smith Rowe is a fine example of a young player who showed patience to break into the manager’s plans. The 20-year-old has excelled in the last six games for the club, scoring one goal alongside three assists.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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Keith Downie: Newcastle interested in Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury
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According to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Newcastle United are interested in signing Hamza Choudhury this month.
The Magpies are struggling badly in the Premier League, and Steve Bruce is keen to make a few additions to his squad this month.
Bolstering the midfield is a priority for Bruce and the Magpies are looking to sign the 23-year-old midfielder from Leicester City in the January window.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers admitted earlier this month that the homegrown midfielder has found it difficult to break into his squad this season. He suggested that the player’s future will be assessed this month.
Downie has suggested to Sky Sports that Bruce wants a central midfielder and he is interested in signing Choudhury on loan. However, the Magpies are not alone in the race.
“He’s interested in Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury, but again lots of interest from other clubs to bring him on loan – that one could go to the wire,” said Downie on Sky Sports Transfer Talk (13:42 pm).
Sky Sports have claimed recently that West Bromwich Albion are also keen to sign him.
Sportslens View
Earlier this month, The Chronicle reported that Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign the midfielder.
The defensive midfielder has made only 10 appearances in all competitions and should look to move elsewhere in search of regular games.
Choudhury has a wealth of Premier League and he would be a good addition for either Newcastle or West Brom.
It seems Rodgers hasn’t made a decision yet on the midfielder. Dennis Praet has been ruled out for around three months through injury, and Rodgers could be reluctant to offload Choudhury this month.
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"According to Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie, Newcastle United are interested in signing Hamza Choudhury this month.\nThe Magpies are struggling badly in the Premier League, and Steve Bruce is keen to make a few additions to his squad this month.\nBolstering the midfield is a priority for Bruce and the Magpies are looking to sign the 23-year-old midfielder from Leicester City in the January window.\nLeicester boss Brendan Rodgers admitted earlier this month that the homegrown midfielder has found it difficult to break into his squad this season. He suggested that the player’s future will be assessed this month.\nDownie has suggested to Sky Sports that Bruce wants a central midfielder and he is interested in signing Choudhury on loan. However, the Magpies are not alone in the race.\n“He’s interested in Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury, but again lots of interest from other clubs to bring him on loan – that one could go to the wire,” said Downie on Sky Sports Transfer Talk (13:42 pm).\nSky Sports have claimed recently that West Bromwich Albion are also keen to sign him.\nSportslens View\nEarlier this month, The Chronicle reported that Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign the midfielder.\nThe defensive midfielder has made only 10 appearances in all competitions and should look to move elsewhere in search of regular games.\nChoudhury has a wealth of Premier League and he would be a good addition for either Newcastle or West Brom.\nIt seems Rodgers hasn’t made a decision yet on the midfielder. Dennis Praet has been ruled out for around three months through injury, and Rodgers could be reluctant to offload Choudhury this month.",
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Report: Liverpool won't sell Georginio Wijnaldum in January
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Earlier this week, Todo Fichajes reported that Georginio Wijnaldum has already decided to quit Anfield and join Barcelona as a free agent this summer.
The report claimed that Wijnaldum has turned down a new contract offer from Liverpool as it didn’t meet his expectations.
However, according to James Pearce of The Athletic, Wijnaldum’s situation has remained unchanged. He hasn’t turned down a new deal, and Jurgen Klopp, the Reds boss, is hopeful that he can convince the former Newcastle United midfielder to stay at the club.
The 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and he is free to hold talks with clubs abroad.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is a keen admirer of the player and wanted to sign him during the summer. The Catalan giants didn’t have the funds to test Liverpool’s resolve to keep hold of him.
The Athletic claims that there’s ‘no chance’ that Klopp will sell Wijnaldum in January. The Dutch midfielder has featured in every Premier League game so far this season and has been one of the most consistent performers for the Reds.
Wijnaldum has remained on the same deal since joining the club in 2016, and he deserves a pay rise. The Reds are reluctant to give him a lucrative long-term deal knowing that his influence in the side is likely to wane in the future.
Klopp has confirmed that he will continue to pick Wijnaldum as his performance hasn’t been affected despite the uncertainty over his future.
So, as it stands, Wijnaldum is yet to make any decision on his future and is still considering his options.
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"Earlier this week, Todo Fichajes reported that Georginio Wijnaldum has already decided to quit Anfield and join Barcelona as a free agent this summer.\nThe report claimed that Wijnaldum has turned down a new contract offer from Liverpool as it didn’t meet his expectations.\nHowever, according to James Pearce of The Athletic, Wijnaldum’s situation has remained unchanged. He hasn’t turned down a new deal, and Jurgen Klopp, the Reds boss, is hopeful that he can convince the former Newcastle United midfielder to stay at the club.\nThe 30-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, and he is free to hold talks with clubs abroad.\nBarcelona boss Ronald Koeman is a keen admirer of the player and wanted to sign him during the summer. The Catalan giants didn’t have the funds to test Liverpool’s resolve to keep hold of him.\nThe Athletic claims that there’s ‘no chance’ that Klopp will sell Wijnaldum in January. The Dutch midfielder has featured in every Premier League game so far this season and has been one of the most consistent performers for the Reds.\nWijnaldum has remained on the same deal since joining the club in 2016, and he deserves a pay rise. The Reds are reluctant to give him a lucrative long-term deal knowing that his influence in the side is likely to wane in the future.\nKlopp has confirmed that he will continue to pick Wijnaldum as his performance hasn’t been affected despite the uncertainty over his future.\nSo, as it stands, Wijnaldum is yet to make any decision on his future and is still considering his options.",
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Sheffield United are have three potential new signings on their radar as they look to kick-start their underwhelming Premier League season.
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Sheffield United have been linked with three signings in the closing days of the January transfer window as they look to make a last ditch attempt to save their season.
Chris Wilder’s men have endured a miserable campaign so far, accumulating just five points in their opening 19 outings. It was hoped that Tuesday’s win against Newcastle United would give them a lift, but instead it was followed by an unconvincing defeat at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
The Blades currently sit at the bottom of the table, 11 points from safety having played two games more than 17th-placed Burnley.
Their current situation is a far cry from last season’s success. In 2019/20, the newly-promoted side fought for Champions League places before eventually settling in ninth.
The January transfer window could be Sheffield United’s last chance to launch a survival charge, and the Star have linked them with moves for Manchester United’s Jesse Lingard, Preston North End’s Ben Davies, and Sampdoria’s Omar Colley.
Lingard has been heavily rumoured to be on his way to Bramall Lane over the last few weeks as he seeks regular game time. At Man Utd, he has found himself stuck behind the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, and Donny van de Beek in the pecking order, and is still yet to make an appearance in the league this term.
Despite his struggle for minutes this season, the England international could be a useful addition to Wilder’s squad, who have lacked creativity this year. The Blades have netted on just ten occasions from 19 league games.
Meanwhile, Davies and Colley would be brought in to bolster the back line, which has not been as solid as it was before. Only West Bromwich Albion, Leeds United, and Crystal Palace have shipped more goals than Sheffield United in the Premier League this campaign.
Jack O’Connell’s injury back in September has hit the club hard. The former Blackburn Rovers man has been sidelined for months following a knee injury suffered in the early weeks of the season.
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'He will certainly help us win a few games': Bruce eyeing return to form
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Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce says that Allan Saint-Maximin’s return from injury could help to turn around the club’s fortunes.
Saint-Maximin last played against Chelsea during November and Newcastle’s form has tailed off significantly since then.
The 23-year-old has finally shaken off the effects of a calf injury and COVID-19 and will be in the squad for the Premier League game at Aston Villa on Saturday evening.
Ahead of the trip to Villa Park, Bruce told Sky Sports that it was a major boost to have the Frenchman back in the fold.
“Arguably our most creative player, the one who’s your player of the year, then of course you are going to miss him and we have missed him for the best part of a couple of months,” said Bruce.
“When he was in and around the team, we looked a threat, we could play that little bit deeper and play teams on the counter-attack.
“If you are a mainly counter-attacking team, then you have to have pace on the turnover and without Allan, then we haven’t got that blistering pace that he possesses, so we’re delighted to see him back.
“He will certainly make us a little bit more entertaining, he will certainly help us win a few games, so it is good to see him in and around it again.
“It’s fair to say his fitness levels are very, very good, which is good news. Of course we’ve got to get the balance right and I wouldn’t expect him to be starting on Saturday. But he’ll be in and among the squad and there if he’s needed.”
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While Saint-Maximin’s return to action is undoubtedly a boost to Newcastle, it would be foolish to think that their problems will be solved overnight.
The Magpies won just three of the eight games that Saint-Maximin featured in earlier this season – a statistic that demonstrates that he isn’t the Messiah.
Newcastle may well possess more attacking intent with the Frenchman in their line-up, but it is asking a lot to expect him to single-handedly transform the club’s season.
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Popular football journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed on Twitter that Arsenal haven’t taken a decision on Folarin Balogun.
The 19-year-old striker is a highly-rated young talent who made his senior debut earlier this season.
He has a contract at the club until the end of the season and is yet to pen a new deal.
Romano claims that at least 15 clubs have approached him to join them as a free agent. However, no deal has taken place. The youngster will consider a new contract if he gets more game time at Arsenal.
Balogun always been open to stay at Arsenal… but he needs to play. This is the priority for Folarin and his agents. If he plays more, he'll be consider a new contract. If not, Balogun will decide among 15 clubs that approached him as free agent. Nothing done/signed yet 🔴 #AFC — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 7, 2021
Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal boss has touched on the player’s situation in his press conference today.
The Spaniard has said that the club want him to stay, and the player wants to continue as well. The club is negotiating with the player’s agent over a new deal, but Arteta didn’t sound confident.
“Well, you need three parties to make a deal,” said Arteta. “For sure the club wants to make a deal, the manager wants to make a deal, and I’m not sure about the agent,”
According to reports from The Athletic, Balogun is close to signing a pre-contract agreement to join a foreign club.
The latest contract offer given to him doesn’t come close to his expectations.
However, the most important thing that is preventing the player from signing a new deal is genuine concern over his playing time at the club.
He has made five substitute appearances in cup competitions, scoring twice, but the youngster is yet to make his appearance in the Premier League.
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West Bromwich Albion have identified Andy Carroll as a potential target to strengthen their strike force during the ongoing transfer window, The Mail claims.
The Baggies have endured a disappointing return to the top-flight and they are currently languishing in the 19th spot with eight points, six adrift of safety.
One of their main concerns this term has been the lack of goals with only 11 coming from their 17 games and they may look to address the concern this month.
According to The Mail, the Baggies are looking at multiple options and Carroll is one of the players being considered to improve their goalscoring return.
Carroll rejoined the Magpies in the summer of 2019, but he has not made much of a mark with only six starts over the past 18 months.
The 31-year-old recently found the back of the net in the 2-1 defeat to Leicester City and that was his first goal for the Magpies since his comeback.
With under six months left on his contract, he could be available for a nominal fee. The ex-Liverpool man could fill the void left by Karlan Grant’s injury.
Grant, who joined the Baggies from Huddersfield Town earlier in the summer, is currently sidelined for up to six weeks with a fracture on his foot.
The 23-year-old has experienced a frustrating season with just one goal scored from 12 outings and the injury will see him miss at least seven league games.
A move for Carroll can be considered a risk with his injury record, but the Baggies find themselves where they have to improve their frontline to add more goals and points to their tally.
Aside from the England international, they also have Bournemouth’s Joshua King on their radar, but face fierce competition from West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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Leeds eyeing up a move for Frederik Andre Bjorkan
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Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Norwegian defender Frederik Andre Bjorkan.
The 22-year-old defender is thought to be a target for Newcastle United, Norwich City and Sampdoria as well according to reports via Yorkshire Evening Post.
Leeds United have been vulnerable at the back this season and the links to defensive targets are hardly a surprise.
The Whites could definitely use some defensive quality this month. Leeds have conceded 33 goals in 17 Premier League matches so far this season and a quality defensive signing would transform their season.
Bjorkan has done well for Bodo/Glimt this season and his performances in the qualifying rounds of the Europa League have caught the attention of other European clubs.
The young Norwegian full-back has plenty of potential and he could develop into a quality player under the management of someone like Marcelo Bielsa. The Argentine manager has done well to develop young players like Kalvin Phillips since taking over at Elland Road and he could help Bjorkan improve as well.
Leeds United will have to improve defensively if they want to secure a top-half finish this season and the club hierarchy must back Bielsa in the transfer market this month.
Whether Bjorkan is ready to step up and make a difference in the Premier League right away is uncertain at this stage. Perhaps a more experienced defender would be a better option for Leeds right now, but the 22-year-old has the talent to develop into a useful player for the Whites.
The likes of Newcastle and Norwich would be good moves for the player as well and it remains to be seen where he ends up eventually.
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"Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Norwegian defender Frederik Andre Bjorkan.\nThe 22-year-old defender is thought to be a target for Newcastle United, Norwich City and Sampdoria as well according to reports via Yorkshire Evening Post.\nLeeds United have been vulnerable at the back this season and the links to defensive targets are hardly a surprise.\nThe Whites could definitely use some defensive quality this month. Leeds have conceded 33 goals in 17 Premier League matches so far this season and a quality defensive signing would transform their season.\nBjorkan has done well for Bodo/Glimt this season and his performances in the qualifying rounds of the Europa League have caught the attention of other European clubs.\nThe young Norwegian full-back has plenty of potential and he could develop into a quality player under the management of someone like Marcelo Bielsa. The Argentine manager has done well to develop young players like Kalvin Phillips since taking over at Elland Road and he could help Bjorkan improve as well.\nLeeds United will have to improve defensively if they want to secure a top-half finish this season and the club hierarchy must back Bielsa in the transfer market this month.\nWhether Bjorkan is ready to step up and make a difference in the Premier League right away is uncertain at this stage. Perhaps a more experienced defender would be a better option for Leeds right now, but the 22-year-old has the talent to develop into a useful player for the Whites.\nThe likes of Newcastle and Norwich would be good moves for the player as well and it remains to be seen where he ends up eventually.",
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Premier League 2020/21 Week 19: EPL Results & Table
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The 19th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important matches at both ends of the table.
Liverpool versus Manchester United is the standout game, with the two old enemies set to go head-to-head at Anfield on Sunday.
The lunchtime match at Molineux got the weekend off to a thrilling start as West Bromwich Albion triumphed 3-2 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wolves led 2-1 at the break, with Fabio Silva and Willy Boly turning things around after Matheus Pereira’s penalty had given the Baggies an early lead.
However, goals in the second half by Semi Ajayi and another Pereira penalty gave Sam Allardyce his first victory as West Brom manager.
There are two games at 3.00 pm, with West Ham United hosting Burnley while Leeds United take on Brighton & Hove Albion.
🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨 Here's how #LEEBHA line up 📝 ⚪️ #LUFC make 2⃣ changes as Casilla and Dallas come in 🔵⚪️ #BHAFC make 3⃣ changes with Maupay, Gross and March returning Listen on @BBCSounds 👇
🎧⚽️: https://t.co/5Du5Yilmm1#bbcfootball pic.twitter.com/0VB7C3bIlW — BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) January 16, 2021
We’ll update this page with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the day.
Week 19 EPL Results
Saturday, January 16
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-3 West Bromwich Albion
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
West Ham United vs Burnley
Fulham vs Chelsea
Leicester City vs Southampton
Week 19 EPL Fixtures
Sunday, January 17
Sheffield United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool vs Manchester United
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
Monday, January 18
Arsenal vs Newcastle United
Premier League Highlights
That is some header! 💥 Semi Ajayi loops the ball into the far corner from a long throw-in and West Brom level the game up 👊 pic.twitter.com/hSYC4Q1M60 — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 16, 2021
Premier League Table
Click here for the full Premier League table and recent form guide.
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Liverpool are currently seven points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City after 19 games, and could find themselves slipping further behind in the title race should they fail to pick up all three points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight.
The Reds visit Spurs later today and would drop to sixth should Jose Mourinho’s men hand them a defeat.
Finishing in the top-four could be difficult for Liverpool if their fortunes on the pitch do not change quickly, and they must turn their form around with a win tonight having gone five league games without one.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have drawn three and lost twice since their 7-0 rout at Crystal Palace, and while many now doubt their chances of retaining the title, former striker Peter Crouch believes that they are still firmly in the race.
The Liverpool hero reckons they are only going through a blip and that their players will bounce back pretty soon given their status as world-class.
😩 “They are going through a blip.” ✅ “They are world class players and they will bounce back.” 👍 “I’m going to stick with Liverpool. I feel City will definitely be in there.”@PeterCrouch still thinks #LFC will win the title, despite their recent dip. pic.twitter.com/eNA4NPrJlH — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 28, 2021
While Liverpool cannot be completely ruled out of the title race, their chances appear pretty slim at the moment.
Injuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota have not helped their cause, and their refusal to sign another centre-back this month could prove costly in the long run.
They face West Ham United, Brighton, Manchester City, Leicester City and Everton in their next five league games after tonight’s clash, and the results of those six fixtures would have a huge say on their campaign.
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"Liverpool are currently seven points behind Premier League leaders Manchester City after 19 games, and could find themselves slipping further behind in the title race should they fail to pick up all three points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium tonight.\nThe Reds visit Spurs later today and would drop to sixth should Jose Mourinho’s men hand them a defeat.\nFinishing in the top-four could be difficult for Liverpool if their fortunes on the pitch do not change quickly, and they must turn their form around with a win tonight having gone five league games without one.\nJurgen Klopp’s side have drawn three and lost twice since their 7-0 rout at Crystal Palace, and while many now doubt their chances of retaining the title, former striker Peter Crouch believes that they are still firmly in the race.\nThe Liverpool hero reckons they are only going through a blip and that their players will bounce back pretty soon given their status as world-class.\n😩 “They are going through a blip.” ✅ “They are world class players and they will bounce back.” 👍 “I’m going to stick with Liverpool. I feel City will definitely be in there.”@PeterCrouch still thinks #LFC will win the title, despite their recent dip. pic.twitter.com/eNA4NPrJlH — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 28, 2021\nWhile Liverpool cannot be completely ruled out of the title race, their chances appear pretty slim at the moment.\nInjuries to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota have not helped their cause, and their refusal to sign another centre-back this month could prove costly in the long run.\nThey face West Ham United, Brighton, Manchester City, Leicester City and Everton in their next five league games after tonight’s clash, and the results of those six fixtures would have a huge say on their campaign.",
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed in the press conference today that Eddie Nketiah won’t be sold in the January transfer window.
Last week, Evening Standard claimed that West Ham are tracking the 21-year-old striker as they look for a replacement for Sebastien Haller.
West Ham sold Haller for a fee of £20 million to Ajax last week, and David Moyes is keen to reinvest the money in the squad.
Michail Antonio remains the club’s only recognised striker at the moment, and the Hammers are exploring several options including Nketiah.
Nketiah is into the final 18 months of his contract at Arsenal. He has made 12 appearances in the Premier League this season and has one goal to his name.
The report claimed that the Gunners could be interested in selling him permanently as he is yet to sign a new contract. However, Arteta has poured cold water over his potential exit.
When he was asked whether he expects Nketiah to leave in January, the Spaniard replied – ‘No’.
SL View: Exploring other targets
While Nketiah has struggled for regular game time in the Premier League, it seems Arteta wants him to be a part of his squad.
West Ham must now move on to other options. The Hammers have been linked with a move for Josh King of AFC Bournemouth, while Stade Reims striker Boulaye Dia could be another option.
According to reports from Evening Standard, the Hammers have held talks with Dia’s representatives over a possible move. The 24-year-old has scored 12 goals in all competitions and would be a fantastic addition for the club.
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Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a massive injury blow ahead of their clash against Liverpool in the Premier League tonight.
Defender Sergio Reguilon has been ruled out for three weeks with a muscle injury.
The highly-rated left-back will miss the game against the Reds and is also expected to be sidelined for the upcoming matches against Chelsea, Everton and Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Ben Davies is also a doubt after being forced off with an injury against Wycombe Wanderers and it will be interesting to see who comes in as the left-back for tonight’s game.
Japhet Tanganga could be an option for manager Jose Mourinho as the defender has played as a full-back before. He would be up against Mohamed Salah and it could be an area of concern for the Londoners.
Reguilon has been one of the best summer signings in the Premier League this year, with the Spaniard producing some outstanding performances for Tottenham since joining the London club.
Spurs may be able to cope defensively without him, but the 24-year-old’s attacking contribution will certainly be a big miss.
This is a vital game for Tottenham and Mourinho will be hoping that a positive result can kick start his side’s season once again.
Here is what Tottenham fans had to say about the injury.
Is there anything more spurs then injuries before a massive game and the other team getting players back fit
😒 — THFC NABIL (@JgNabil) January 27, 2021
How do we get injuries when we’ve barely played recently??? Shocking — Christopher Manuel (@cmanuel118) January 27, 2021
Forget about tonight then, this is so typical spurs — Eamonn Macneill (@macspur121) January 28, 2021
Season over — Callum ⚪️ (@Ca11um_27) January 27, 2021
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"Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a massive injury blow ahead of their clash against Liverpool in the Premier League tonight.\nDefender Sergio Reguilon has been ruled out for three weeks with a muscle injury.\nThe highly-rated left-back will miss the game against the Reds and is also expected to be sidelined for the upcoming matches against Chelsea, Everton and Manchester City.\nMeanwhile, Ben Davies is also a doubt after being forced off with an injury against Wycombe Wanderers and it will be interesting to see who comes in as the left-back for tonight’s game.\nJaphet Tanganga could be an option for manager Jose Mourinho as the defender has played as a full-back before. He would be up against Mohamed Salah and it could be an area of concern for the Londoners.\nReguilon has been one of the best summer signings in the Premier League this year, with the Spaniard producing some outstanding performances for Tottenham since joining the London club.\nSpurs may be able to cope defensively without him, but the 24-year-old’s attacking contribution will certainly be a big miss.\nThis is a vital game for Tottenham and Mourinho will be hoping that a positive result can kick start his side’s season once again.\nHere is what Tottenham fans had to say about the injury.\nIs there anything more spurs then injuries before a massive game and the other team getting players back fit\n😒 — THFC NABIL (@JgNabil) January 27, 2021\nHow do we get injuries when we’ve barely played recently??? Shocking — Christopher Manuel (@cmanuel118) January 27, 2021\nForget about tonight then, this is so typical spurs — Eamonn Macneill (@macspur121) January 28, 2021\nSeason over — Callum ⚪️ (@Ca11um_27) January 27, 2021",
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Liverpool are interested in signing the RB Leipzig defenders Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate.
According to Christian Falk, Liverpool have contacted the representatives of Upamecano along with Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
TRUE ✅ @ChelseaFC have contact to the Management of Dayot Upamecano. Like @FCBayern and @LFC. Liverpool is also interested in Ibrahima Konaté @BILD_Sport pic.twitter.com/uVh2B7falh — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) January 15, 2021
The 22-year-old French defender is highly rated around Europe and it is hardly a surprise that the top European clubs are vying for his services.
According to the Guardian, the German outfit will not sell the 22-year-old this month but his suitors will be able to activate his £37.4 million release clause in the summer.
Konate has done an impressive job at RB Leipzig as well.
The 21-year-old Frenchman is outstanding in the air and his style of play is perhaps more suited to Liverpool than his teammate Upamecano.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool decide to follow up on their interest with a concrete offer for the Bundesliga duo in the coming months.
SL View: Planning for the future
The likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are sidelined with long term injuries but it’s highly unlikely that Liverpool will bring in a defender this month.
Both Liverpool defenders have picked up serious injuries and it remains to be seen whether they can get back to their best when they recover fully.
Joel Matip has been quite injury prone since his move to Anfield and Liverpool must look to plan for the future now. Bringing in the Bundesliga duo would be ideal in the long run.
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"Liverpool are interested in signing the RB Leipzig defenders Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate.\nAccording to Christian Falk, Liverpool have contacted the representatives of Upamecano along with Bayern Munich and Chelsea.\nTRUE ✅ @ChelseaFC have contact to the Management of Dayot Upamecano. Like @FCBayern and @LFC. Liverpool is also interested in Ibrahima Konaté @BILD_Sport pic.twitter.com/uVh2B7falh — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) January 15, 2021\nThe 22-year-old French defender is highly rated around Europe and it is hardly a surprise that the top European clubs are vying for his services.\nAccording to the Guardian, the German outfit will not sell the 22-year-old this month but his suitors will be able to activate his £37.4 million release clause in the summer.\nKonate has done an impressive job at RB Leipzig as well.\nThe 21-year-old Frenchman is outstanding in the air and his style of play is perhaps more suited to Liverpool than his teammate Upamecano.\nIt remains to be seen whether Liverpool decide to follow up on their interest with a concrete offer for the Bundesliga duo in the coming months.\nSL View: Planning for the future\nThe likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are sidelined with long term injuries but it’s highly unlikely that Liverpool will bring in a defender this month.\nBoth Liverpool defenders have picked up serious injuries and it remains to be seen whether they can get back to their best when they recover fully.\nJoel Matip has been quite injury prone since his move to Anfield and Liverpool must look to plan for the future now. Bringing in the Bundesliga duo would be ideal in the long run.",
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Report: West Ham United table bid for Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri
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According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, West Ham United want to sign Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri before the end of the January transfer window as they seek a replacement for the departed Ivory Coast international striker Sebastien Haller.
The Hammers have tabled a bid for the La Liga star, but their initial offer of £22.5 million plus £4.5m in add-ons was rejected.
The bid was lodged over the weekend, and West Ham are expected to return with another offer as En-Nesyri is their top target.
Sportslens View
David Moyes’ side currently have Michail Antonio as their only senior striker, and they can’t afford to continue 2020-21 without bringing in another quality option given the injury record of the Englishman.
En-Nesyri has bagged 13 in 26 games for club and country so far this season and has been on West Ham’s radar for a while.
They were linked with an interest in the 23-year-old in the summer of 2019 when he was still at Leganes, but they went after Haller instead, and the Moroccan joined Sevilla in an £18m deal six months later.
En-Nesyri has since scored 18 goals in 50 games since joining the La Liga giants on a five-and-a-half-year contract, but he could be moving to the Premier League in the coming days if West Ham can find an agreement with him and his club.
Sevilla are looking to finish the campaign in the top-four and might not be keen to let go of their star striker mid-way through the campaign, though.
That could make striking a deal complicated for the Hammers, and it will be interesting to see how things go.
En-Nesyri’s strengthen and brilliant hold-up play make him the perfect addition to the West Ham attack, and he could be the ideal long-term replacement for Antonio given his age and style of play, but whether he will be joining them this month remains to be seen.
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"According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, West Ham United want to sign Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri before the end of the January transfer window as they seek a replacement for the departed Ivory Coast international striker Sebastien Haller.\nThe Hammers have tabled a bid for the La Liga star, but their initial offer of £22.5 million plus £4.5m in add-ons was rejected.\nThe bid was lodged over the weekend, and West Ham are expected to return with another offer as En-Nesyri is their top target.\nSportslens View\nDavid Moyes’ side currently have Michail Antonio as their only senior striker, and they can’t afford to continue 2020-21 without bringing in another quality option given the injury record of the Englishman.\nEn-Nesyri has bagged 13 in 26 games for club and country so far this season and has been on West Ham’s radar for a while.\nThey were linked with an interest in the 23-year-old in the summer of 2019 when he was still at Leganes, but they went after Haller instead, and the Moroccan joined Sevilla in an £18m deal six months later.\nEn-Nesyri has since scored 18 goals in 50 games since joining the La Liga giants on a five-and-a-half-year contract, but he could be moving to the Premier League in the coming days if West Ham can find an agreement with him and his club.\nSevilla are looking to finish the campaign in the top-four and might not be keen to let go of their star striker mid-way through the campaign, though.\nThat could make striking a deal complicated for the Hammers, and it will be interesting to see how things go.\nEn-Nesyri’s strengthen and brilliant hold-up play make him the perfect addition to the West Ham attack, and he could be the ideal long-term replacement for Antonio given his age and style of play, but whether he will be joining them this month remains to be seen.",
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As per a report by Football Insider, Premier League trio Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are all chasing Huddersfield Town midfielder Lewis O’Brien.
The young English midfielder has been mightily impressive for the Terriers so far this season, and it now appears a move to the Premier League could be on the cards for the Huddersfield academy graduate.
The transfer could be a pivotal one for all three teams mentioned, with Newcastle, Palace and the Blades clearly targeting a midfielder this month.
Newcastle have been inconsistent this season, and are desperate to add extra quality to their midfield. O’Brien would most certainly add this, and would strengthen the Magpies squad.
Palace have been impressive this season, and at the time of writing sit 13th in the Premier League table. The South London side brought Eberechi Eze to the club from the Championship last year and they may consider a swoop for O’Brien.
Sheffield United are in desperate need of a lift, as they try to fight against relegation. The win against Newcastle was crucial for the Blades, and if they can recruit well this month they could still produce the great escape.
O’Brien burst on to the scene at Huddersfield in 2019, off the back of a loan at West Yorkshire rivals Bradford City, and has shown all his qualities over the last year-and-a-half for the Terriers.
A box-to-box midfielder, O’Brien has strengths in both attack and defence and also has the physical skills needed to excel in English football. The 22-year-old has shown all his qualities in the Championship, and it seems clear he’s ready to make the leap to the top flight this month.
Huddersfield are not likely to part with their midfielder easily this month, but the lure of the Premier League could see O’Brien force a move through, as he looks to take the next step in his career.
SL VIEW – Exciting Option
To summarise, it’s clear that O’Brien would be a great option for the three Premier League teams mentioned, as he’s one of a handful of young players currently excelling in the Championship.
Lewis O’Brien has made 19 appearances for the Terriers this season, and is a vital player for the West Yorkshire side, meaning they aren’t likely to part with him cheaply.
But if the interest from the Premier League trio is as serious as it’s been suggested, one of the three could splash the cash on the 22-year-old midfielder this month.
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"As per a report by Football Insider, Premier League trio Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are all chasing Huddersfield Town midfielder Lewis O’Brien.\nThe young English midfielder has been mightily impressive for the Terriers so far this season, and it now appears a move to the Premier League could be on the cards for the Huddersfield academy graduate.\nThe transfer could be a pivotal one for all three teams mentioned, with Newcastle, Palace and the Blades clearly targeting a midfielder this month.\nNewcastle have been inconsistent this season, and are desperate to add extra quality to their midfield. O’Brien would most certainly add this, and would strengthen the Magpies squad.\nPalace have been impressive this season, and at the time of writing sit 13th in the Premier League table. The South London side brought Eberechi Eze to the club from the Championship last year and they may consider a swoop for O’Brien.\nSheffield United are in desperate need of a lift, as they try to fight against relegation. The win against Newcastle was crucial for the Blades, and if they can recruit well this month they could still produce the great escape.\nO’Brien burst on to the scene at Huddersfield in 2019, off the back of a loan at West Yorkshire rivals Bradford City, and has shown all his qualities over the last year-and-a-half for the Terriers.\nA box-to-box midfielder, O’Brien has strengths in both attack and defence and also has the physical skills needed to excel in English football. The 22-year-old has shown all his qualities in the Championship, and it seems clear he’s ready to make the leap to the top flight this month.\nHuddersfield are not likely to part with their midfielder easily this month, but the lure of the Premier League could see O’Brien force a move through, as he looks to take the next step in his career.\nSL VIEW – Exciting Option\nTo summarise, it’s clear that O’Brien would be a great option for the three Premier League teams mentioned, as he’s one of a handful of young players currently excelling in the Championship.\nLewis O’Brien has made 19 appearances for the Terriers this season, and is a vital player for the West Yorkshire side, meaning they aren’t likely to part with him cheaply.\nBut if the interest from the Premier League trio is as serious as it’s been suggested, one of the three could splash the cash on the 22-year-old midfielder this month.",
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Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit, Gary Neville, has showered heaps of praise on Jack Grealish after Aston Villa lost 2-1 against Manchester United on Friday night at Old Trafford.
Villa were really unlucky to have left Old Trafford without a point, with Grealish once again making a strong impact for Dean Smith’s side.
Bertrand Traore cancelled Anthony Martial’s opening goal, but Bruno Fernandes scored yet again from the spot in the second half to earn all three points for the Red Devils.
Neville has hailed Grealish as a ‘brilliant’ player who is delivering on a consistent basis. However, the Sky Sports pundit is not convinced about whether the England midfielder would be at all be required at Old Trafford.
“I think it’s very unlikely Manchester United would move for Jack Grealish, as good as he is,” Neville said on Sky Sports.
“When you think of Van de Beek, Pogba, Fernandes, the type of players they have. There are no doubts, there were accusations about style over substance but now he’s delivering on a consistent basis. He’s a brilliant player for Aston Villa.”
Grealish was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils didn’t come up with a formal bid.
The Villans were demanding a fee in the region of £70-80m for their creative midfielder, while United had other targets (Jadon Sancho for example) in mind.
With five goals and seven assists in the Premier League, Grealish has been simply outstanding this season for Villa.
Neville is spot on that United have players who can perform similar roles, but Grealish can take some of the creative burdens off Bruno Fernandes and could be an ideal replacement for Paul Pogba, if the Frenchman decides to leave the club.
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Villa are now demanding a fee of around £100m for Grealish, and United will have to break the British transfer record to sign him.
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"Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit, Gary Neville, has showered heaps of praise on Jack Grealish after Aston Villa lost 2-1 against Manchester United on Friday night at Old Trafford.\nVilla were really unlucky to have left Old Trafford without a point, with Grealish once again making a strong impact for Dean Smith’s side.\nBertrand Traore cancelled Anthony Martial’s opening goal, but Bruno Fernandes scored yet again from the spot in the second half to earn all three points for the Red Devils.\nNeville has hailed Grealish as a ‘brilliant’ player who is delivering on a consistent basis. However, the Sky Sports pundit is not convinced about whether the England midfielder would be at all be required at Old Trafford.\n“I think it’s very unlikely Manchester United would move for Jack Grealish, as good as he is,” Neville said on Sky Sports.\n“When you think of Van de Beek, Pogba, Fernandes, the type of players they have. There are no doubts, there were accusations about style over substance but now he’s delivering on a consistent basis. He’s a brilliant player for Aston Villa.”\nGrealish was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window, but the Red Devils didn’t come up with a formal bid.\nThe Villans were demanding a fee in the region of £70-80m for their creative midfielder, while United had other targets (Jadon Sancho for example) in mind.\nWith five goals and seven assists in the Premier League, Grealish has been simply outstanding this season for Villa.\nNeville is spot on that United have players who can perform similar roles, but Grealish can take some of the creative burdens off Bruno Fernandes and could be an ideal replacement for Paul Pogba, if the Frenchman decides to leave the club.\nAccording to reports from the Daily Mail, Villa are now demanding a fee of around £100m for Grealish, and United will have to break the British transfer record to sign him.",
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A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter have praised the performance of Cedric Soares during the club’s 3-1 Premier League win over Southampton on Tuesday night.
The Portuguese started at left-back for the second game running after Kieran Tierney was ruled out for the clash with a minor calf problem.
Soares did not have the best of games distribution wise with only 24 of his 43 passes finding his teammates on the pitch.
However, he was defensively solid winning five of his seven ground duels alongside three tackles, two clearances and one interception.
Elsewhere, the 29-year-old also impressed with his movement in the final third of the pitch and was largely responsible for creating the club’s third goal.
Soares delivered a stunning cross-field ball for Bukayo Saka, who thereafter put the ball on a plate for Alexandre Lacazette to make it 3-1 for the Gunners.
Soares, who is formerly from Southampton, has now impressed in back-to-back league games, having previously registered an assist against Newcastle United.
This has definitely pleased a selection of Gunners fans and here are some reactions on Twitter following the game.
Cedric was excellent 👌 👏 👍 🙌 — AndyG1966 (@ArseNal196646) January 26, 2021
Great performance Cedric won’t get man of the match but he played so good,for me when tierney is back Cedric slots straight in at right back got the 3 points in the bag onto the big one #COYG #Arsenal #AFC — Tommo Callander (@Only1Tommo96) January 26, 2021
Cedric masterclass. — YankeeGunner (@YankeeGunner) January 26, 2021
Cedric worked hard all game.. https://t.co/1J3OheRvPM — Gift Basi Les (@Gift_Les) January 26, 2021
Brilliant goal! What a ball by Cedric. He's hit a few of them. Saka superb as usual. Laca in the right place. Quality! #AFC — Grovesy (@Grov_esy) January 26, 2021
It is unclear whether Tierney will be available for Saturday’s clash against Manchester United and Cedric could continue as the makeshift left-back.
Should the Scot return, it will be interesting to see whether Mikel Arteta shifts Cedric to the right-back position ahead of Hector Bellerin.
The Gunners moved into the top half of the table by beating the Saints. They are now eighth in the standings, five points behind the Champions League places.
Stats from Sofascore.com and Whoscored.com
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"A selection of Arsenal fans on Twitter have praised the performance of Cedric Soares during the club’s 3-1 Premier League win over Southampton on Tuesday night.\nThe Portuguese started at left-back for the second game running after Kieran Tierney was ruled out for the clash with a minor calf problem.\nSoares did not have the best of games distribution wise with only 24 of his 43 passes finding his teammates on the pitch.\nHowever, he was defensively solid winning five of his seven ground duels alongside three tackles, two clearances and one interception.\nElsewhere, the 29-year-old also impressed with his movement in the final third of the pitch and was largely responsible for creating the club’s third goal.\nSoares delivered a stunning cross-field ball for Bukayo Saka, who thereafter put the ball on a plate for Alexandre Lacazette to make it 3-1 for the Gunners.\nSoares, who is formerly from Southampton, has now impressed in back-to-back league games, having previously registered an assist against Newcastle United.\nThis has definitely pleased a selection of Gunners fans and here are some reactions on Twitter following the game.\nCedric was excellent 👌 👏 👍 🙌 — AndyG1966 (@ArseNal196646) January 26, 2021\nGreat performance Cedric won’t get man of the match but he played so good,for me when tierney is back Cedric slots straight in at right back got the 3 points in the bag onto the big one #COYG #Arsenal #AFC — Tommo Callander (@Only1Tommo96) January 26, 2021\nCedric masterclass. — YankeeGunner (@YankeeGunner) January 26, 2021\nCedric worked hard all game.. https://t.co/1J3OheRvPM — Gift Basi Les (@Gift_Les) January 26, 2021\nBrilliant goal! What a ball by Cedric. He's hit a few of them. Saka superb as usual. Laca in the right place. Quality! #AFC — Grovesy (@Grov_esy) January 26, 2021\nIt is unclear whether Tierney will be available for Saturday’s clash against Manchester United and Cedric could continue as the makeshift left-back.\nShould the Scot return, it will be interesting to see whether Mikel Arteta shifts Cedric to the right-back position ahead of Hector Bellerin.\nThe Gunners moved into the top half of the table by beating the Saints. They are now eighth in the standings, five points behind the Champions League places.\nStats from Sofascore.com and Whoscored.com",
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Report: Leeds United set to hand Patrick Bamford new contract
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According to The Sun, Leeds United are set to hand English striker Patrick Bamford a new deal that will keep him at Elland Road beyond the summer of 2022.
The 27-year-old currently has just 18 months left on his £35,000-a-week deal with the Yorkshire giants, and the club fear that his form in the Premier League could start attracting the bigwigs.
He will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs next January if a new deal hasn’t been sealed by then, and the Whites want to start discussion over fresh terms very soon.
Bamford has bagged 10 goals and assisted two others in 17 top-flight games for Leeds since they sealed promotion last summer following a 14-year wait, and he has proven that he has what it takes to lead the line in the Premier League.
He scored just 16 league goals for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in the Championship last term and bagged only nine in his debut season at the club.
With 21 games still left to be played in 2020-21, Bamford is on course to surpass his tally of 17 league goals in a season which came during his first stint with Middlesbrough, and clubs could be keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Leeds star spent five years on the books of Chelsea but failed to make a first-team appearance for the Blues.
He was loaned out to MK Dons, Middlesbrough, Norwich City, Derby County, Crystal Palace and Burnley before eventually getting flogged to Boro in January 2017.
Bamford has since scored against Chelsea and Liverpool in the top-flight in Leeds colours, and he also put in an eye-catching performance in the 3-0 demolition of Aston Villa that was inspired by his hat-trick.
The Elland Road outfit can’t afford to lose one of their best players anytime soon, and they are expected to hand him a much-needed and much-deserved lucrative contract.
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"According to The Sun, Leeds United are set to hand English striker Patrick Bamford a new deal that will keep him at Elland Road beyond the summer of 2022.\nThe 27-year-old currently has just 18 months left on his £35,000-a-week deal with the Yorkshire giants, and the club fear that his form in the Premier League could start attracting the bigwigs.\nHe will be free to negotiate with foreign clubs next January if a new deal hasn’t been sealed by then, and the Whites want to start discussion over fresh terms very soon.\nBamford has bagged 10 goals and assisted two others in 17 top-flight games for Leeds since they sealed promotion last summer following a 14-year wait, and he has proven that he has what it takes to lead the line in the Premier League.\nHe scored just 16 league goals for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in the Championship last term and bagged only nine in his debut season at the club.\nWith 21 games still left to be played in 2020-21, Bamford is on course to surpass his tally of 17 league goals in a season which came during his first stint with Middlesbrough, and clubs could be keeping tabs on him ahead of the summer transfer window.\nThe Leeds star spent five years on the books of Chelsea but failed to make a first-team appearance for the Blues.\nHe was loaned out to MK Dons, Middlesbrough, Norwich City, Derby County, Crystal Palace and Burnley before eventually getting flogged to Boro in January 2017.\nBamford has since scored against Chelsea and Liverpool in the top-flight in Leeds colours, and he also put in an eye-catching performance in the 3-0 demolition of Aston Villa that was inspired by his hat-trick.\nThe Elland Road outfit can’t afford to lose one of their best players anytime soon, and they are expected to hand him a much-needed and much-deserved lucrative contract.",
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Leeds United fans are speculating on social networking site Twitter that Tyler Roberts could leave the club this month on loan.
Roberts was not even on the playing squad for the trip to north London as Leeds lost 3-0 against Tottenham Hotspur.
After the game, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa said that he was “unavailable”, without providing any further details.
The 21-year-old has managed only two starts, while further six appearances have come from the bench, for Leeds this season in the Premier League. He is yet to score or provide an assist, and many fans feel that it would be nice for him if he gets a loan move.
There are some fans who felt that Roberts could have picked up coronavirus, and hence was not included in the side.
Either COVID related or he has a loan/transfer lined up – if it’s the later surely we have a replacement coming in? — Alex Steven (@Awilco93) January 2, 2021
Loan for Roberts then? One assumes which he needs. Still think he can be good for us, but needs a good run up front for a club. — Nicholas (C) 🏆 (@NicholasRaLUFC) January 2, 2021
Lacked some fire power on the bench today. Not saying Roberts is the answer but needed some alternative today. — Gaz Senior (@senior_gary) January 2, 2021
Roberts must be COVID related. They aren’t allowed to say if a specific player has it or not. Prob the reason for lack of detail. — Chris Woodhead (@Woody100183) January 2, 2021
Do you think Roberts is heading out on loan Phil? Any word on the grapevine? — Gaz Senior (@senior_gary) January 2, 2021
He’s getting a loan, I hope, and that would be the best thing for him 1000% — MOTweets 🏆 (@MOTweets1919) January 2, 2021
I think roberts will be leaving this month — james asprey (@jamesygoose) January 2, 2021
Roberts going on loan then — Will Blythe (@Willblythelufc) January 2, 2021
Tyler Roberts out on loan possibly? — James Tattersall (@Jamestatts1301) January 2, 2021
Leeds once again enjoyed loads of possession but they didn’t rattle the Spurs defence.
Towards the end of the game, Leeds did try to create some good opportunities but one could feel that Spurs were pretty comfortable in defence.
While Roberts wouldn’t have made a huge difference had he been introduced, one can’t deny the fact that Leeds needed alternative options in the attacking sector.
It will be interesting to see if Leeds at all are planning to send Roberts out on loan.
Leeds do not have a massive squad and they have been unlucky with injuries as well so far. Unless they have a replacement in mind, it won’t be a smart idea to offload Roberts as he can be a very useful squad player.
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"Leeds United fans are speculating on social networking site Twitter that Tyler Roberts could leave the club this month on loan.\nRoberts was not even on the playing squad for the trip to north London as Leeds lost 3-0 against Tottenham Hotspur.\nAfter the game, Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa said that he was “unavailable”, without providing any further details.\nThe 21-year-old has managed only two starts, while further six appearances have come from the bench, for Leeds this season in the Premier League. He is yet to score or provide an assist, and many fans feel that it would be nice for him if he gets a loan move.\nThere are some fans who felt that Roberts could have picked up coronavirus, and hence was not included in the side.\nEither COVID related or he has a loan/transfer lined up – if it’s the later surely we have a replacement coming in? — Alex Steven (@Awilco93) January 2, 2021\nLoan for Roberts then? One assumes which he needs. Still think he can be good for us, but needs a good run up front for a club. — Nicholas (C) 🏆 (@NicholasRaLUFC) January 2, 2021\nLacked some fire power on the bench today. Not saying Roberts is the answer but needed some alternative today. — Gaz Senior (@senior_gary) January 2, 2021\nRoberts must be COVID related. They aren’t allowed to say if a specific player has it or not. Prob the reason for lack of detail. — Chris Woodhead (@Woody100183) January 2, 2021\nDo you think Roberts is heading out on loan Phil? Any word on the grapevine? — Gaz Senior (@senior_gary) January 2, 2021\nHe’s getting a loan, I hope, and that would be the best thing for him 1000% — MOTweets 🏆 (@MOTweets1919) January 2, 2021\nI think roberts will be leaving this month — james asprey (@jamesygoose) January 2, 2021\nRoberts going on loan then — Will Blythe (@Willblythelufc) January 2, 2021\nTyler Roberts out on loan possibly? — James Tattersall (@Jamestatts1301) January 2, 2021\nLeeds once again enjoyed loads of possession but they didn’t rattle the Spurs defence.\nTowards the end of the game, Leeds did try to create some good opportunities but one could feel that Spurs were pretty comfortable in defence.\nWhile Roberts wouldn’t have made a huge difference had he been introduced, one can’t deny the fact that Leeds needed alternative options in the attacking sector.\nIt will be interesting to see if Leeds at all are planning to send Roberts out on loan.\nLeeds do not have a massive squad and they have been unlucky with injuries as well so far. Unless they have a replacement in mind, it won’t be a smart idea to offload Roberts as he can be a very useful squad player.",
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West Ham offered the chance to sign Patson Daka
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West Ham United have been linked with a move for the RB Salzburg forward Patson Daka.
The 22-year-old has been in sublime form this season and he has managed to score 15 goals in all competitions so far. The Zambian has five assists to his name as well.
The youngster has not only impressed in the Austrian League, but his performances have also caught the attention in the Champions League.
West Ham recently sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax for a fee of around £20 million and they could certainly use a quality young replacement like Daka. They have drawn five league games so far and a proper goalscorer could help turn those draws into wins.
The Hammers are currently 10th in the Premier League table and they need to bring in reinforcements in order to continue their impressive form during the second half of the season and stay in the top half.
According to Daily Mirror, the 22-year-old is a target for David Moyes and his agent, Freddie Kanoute wants to take the player to the Premier League.
Kanoute is a former West Ham player and therefore it could make the negotiations easier for both parties.
The RB Salzburg striker has shown in the Champions League that he is ready for a step up and a move to the Premier League could be ideal for him at this stage of his career.
The player is thought to be valued at £25 million and West Ham should have the means to pull off the signing after Haller’s sale.
The Zambian has the physical and technical attributes to succeed in English football and David Moyes could help him fulfil his potential at the London club.
Daka can play as a wide forward as well and he seems like a good fit alongside Michail Antonio on paper.
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"West Ham United have been linked with a move for the RB Salzburg forward Patson Daka.\nThe 22-year-old has been in sublime form this season and he has managed to score 15 goals in all competitions so far. The Zambian has five assists to his name as well.\nThe youngster has not only impressed in the Austrian League, but his performances have also caught the attention in the Champions League.\nWest Ham recently sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax for a fee of around £20 million and they could certainly use a quality young replacement like Daka. They have drawn five league games so far and a proper goalscorer could help turn those draws into wins.\nThe Hammers are currently 10th in the Premier League table and they need to bring in reinforcements in order to continue their impressive form during the second half of the season and stay in the top half.\nAccording to Daily Mirror, the 22-year-old is a target for David Moyes and his agent, Freddie Kanoute wants to take the player to the Premier League.\nKanoute is a former West Ham player and therefore it could make the negotiations easier for both parties.\nThe RB Salzburg striker has shown in the Champions League that he is ready for a step up and a move to the Premier League could be ideal for him at this stage of his career.\nThe player is thought to be valued at £25 million and West Ham should have the means to pull off the signing after Haller’s sale.\nThe Zambian has the physical and technical attributes to succeed in English football and David Moyes could help him fulfil his potential at the London club.\nDaka can play as a wide forward as well and he seems like a good fit alongside Michail Antonio on paper.",
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Report: West Ham eye swap bid for Aston Villa target Morgan Sanson
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According to reports from The Sun, West Ham are considering making a bid for Morgan Sanson in the January transfer window.
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that the 26-year-old is being wanted by several Premier League clubs this month.
Aston Villa, Tottenham and Arsenal are showing keen interest in signing the £20 million-rated rated midfielder. West Ham have also joined the race.
Sanson helped Marseille to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, but the French midfielder has endured a more difficult campaign this season.
Villas-Boas confirmed the interest from England for Sanson and even hinted that a move could materialise this month.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed on Twitter that Aston Villa are ready to open talks with Marseille over a potential move for the midfielder.
SL View: Exciting swap deal idea
West Ham are also preparing a bid for the midfielder but the Hammers are likely to propose a swap deal, with under-performing Manuel Lanzini moving in the opposite direction.
The Hammers value Lanzini at around £15m. Marseille are open to the idea of a swap deal move with Sanson’s contract expiring in the next 18 months.
Lanzini made a strong start to his career at West Ham, but he hasn’t been able to replicate that form after his long injury lay-off. He has become a peripheral figure at the club and the Hammers are looking to ship him out.
The Argentine is one of the high earners at the club, and it makes sense to offload him if he is not in Moyes’ plans.
Moyes wants a new midfield leader, and a potential move for Sanson could suit all parties involved.
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"According to reports from The Sun, West Ham are considering making a bid for Morgan Sanson in the January transfer window.\nMarseille manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that the 26-year-old is being wanted by several Premier League clubs this month.\nAston Villa, Tottenham and Arsenal are showing keen interest in signing the £20 million-rated rated midfielder. West Ham have also joined the race.\nSanson helped Marseille to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last season, but the French midfielder has endured a more difficult campaign this season.\nVillas-Boas confirmed the interest from England for Sanson and even hinted that a move could materialise this month.\nTransfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed on Twitter that Aston Villa are ready to open talks with Marseille over a potential move for the midfielder.\nSL View: Exciting swap deal idea\nWest Ham are also preparing a bid for the midfielder but the Hammers are likely to propose a swap deal, with under-performing Manuel Lanzini moving in the opposite direction.\nThe Hammers value Lanzini at around £15m. Marseille are open to the idea of a swap deal move with Sanson’s contract expiring in the next 18 months.\nLanzini made a strong start to his career at West Ham, but he hasn’t been able to replicate that form after his long injury lay-off. He has become a peripheral figure at the club and the Hammers are looking to ship him out.\nThe Argentine is one of the high earners at the club, and it makes sense to offload him if he is not in Moyes’ plans.\nMoyes wants a new midfield leader, and a potential move for Sanson could suit all parties involved.",
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This weekend, the FA Cup third round commences, with many intriguing ties. But, who has the potential to be giant killers?
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The FA Cup third round commences this weekend with many intriguing ties.
Every year this stage of the competition brings drama, goals and giant killings.
The reason why the FA Cup is such a prestigious trophy is simply because anybody can beat anybody.
Despite there being no fans allowed in the stadiums, the financial rewards from an FA Cup run for smaller sides is mouth-watering.
So, let’s take a preview at some of the games where we might see a potential upset.
Marine vs Tottenham Hotspur
What an incredible tie this is for Marine AFC, who are a club from the eighth tier of English football.
The Merseyside club was founded in 1894 and is based in Crosby.
Marine play their home games at Rosset Park and are only the second side from the eighth tier to reach the third round.
When the draw was made, it was the largest gap between two teams in FA Cup history.
One side of Rosset Park is the back gardens of people’s houses and the players often have to go and retrieve the ball.
Can you imagine Harry Kane knocking on your door asking for his ball back?
Niall Cummins, who was Marine’s scorer in the second round, is also a PE teacher and a massive Arsenal fan.
Oh, and another of their players, James Barrigan, is a bin man.
It will certainly be a different experience for Jose Mourinho and Tottenham.
It is quite an incredible tie, and if Marine could do the unthinkable it would go down as the biggest giant-killing in FA Cup history.
Derby County vs Chorley
Chorley have stunned Wigan Athletic and Peterborough on the way to this third round tie against Derby County.
The football club was formed in 1883 and are based in Lancashire.
This is the furthest they have ever gone in the competition, having twice previously reached the second round.
Chorley are managed by primary school headteacher, Jamie Vermiglio.
Derby County have made a poor start to the season in the Championship, finding themselves in the relegation zone.
However, Wayne Rooney has begun to turn things around at the club.
But, in this unprecedented season, Chorley might benefit from COVID-19. As, a massive break-out at Derby, sees all of their first team players and Rooney having to isolate.
Derby’s team will consist of Under-18s and Under-23s.
Chorley would’ve caused problems for Derby regardless, but now they have a real chance to reach the fourth round.
Boreham Wood vs Millwall
Boreham Wood beat Canvey Island to secure this big tie versus Millwall.
‘The Wood’ will be making their FA Cup third round debut.
But, Boreham Wood have FA Cup pedigree within their team in the form of Matt Rhead.
Rhead was part of Lincoln’s incredible FA Cup run in 2017 and he is aiming to emulate that success with Boreham.
There are 65 places between Boreham Wood and Millwall.
But, Boreham will be hoping to capitalise on Millwall’s poor form, who only have one win from their last 13 games.
A possible upset on the cards?
Crawley Town vs Leeds United
Crawley Town will face Leeds United at Broadfield Stadium, as they bid to upset Marcelo Bielsa’s team.
The club was founded in 1896 and have enjoyed a fantastic FA Cup run this season.
Crawley battled hard against Torquay United and eventually ran out 6-5 winners of a thrilling game, before beating AFC Wimbledon in the second round.
A Premier League side, at home, in the FA Cup is a day to savour and manager, John Yems, has previously called it the biggest home game in Crawley’s history.
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Owen Hargreaves slams Manchester United attackers following Sheffield defeat
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Former Manchester United player Owen Hargreaves was far from pleased with how the club’s attackers performed against Sheffield United on Wednesday.
The Red Devils’ 13-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end as they were surprisingly beaten 2-1 by Chris Wilder’s team. It marked the Blades’ first win over United at Old Trafford since 1973.
Kean Bryan headed in his first goal in a Sheffield United shirt to put them in the lead midway during the first half.
United’s Sheffield-born skipper Harry Maguire pulled one back in the second half before Oli Burke restored the lead for the Blades in the 74th minute courtesy of a deflection from Axel Tuanzebe.
Following the match, Hargreaves criticised United’s attackers for not being creative enough. As quoted by Manchester Evening News, the former England international told Premier League Productions: “You think about (Marcus) Rashford, (Anthony) Martial, (Mason) Greenwood, (Paul) Pogba and (Bruno) Fernandes – that fabulous front five didn’t really create anything.
“Solskjaer will be furious with the transition initially. I don’t think Sheffield United wanted to attack but because the front four didn’t want to come back, there was only really two blocks. The Sheffield United players thought, ‘wow, there is a chance here’. They joined in slowly.”
Sportslens View
Man United dominated the possession throughout the match but weren’t clinical enough in the final third and that cost them dearly.
They took 16 shots on goal but only four of them on target. The likes of Fernandes, Rashford, Greenwood and Martial just didn’t threaten the Sheffield United goal as much as they should have.
If United are to win the Premier League, they will have to avoid producing performances like these during the remainder of the season and be more lethal up front.
The Red Devils remain in second position in the table with Manchester City a point above despite having played a match fewer.
United’s next match is against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this weekend and they will be looking to hand the Gunners their first Premier League defeat in over a month.
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"Former Manchester United player Owen Hargreaves was far from pleased with how the club’s attackers performed against Sheffield United on Wednesday.\nThe Red Devils’ 13-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to an end as they were surprisingly beaten 2-1 by Chris Wilder’s team. It marked the Blades’ first win over United at Old Trafford since 1973.\nKean Bryan headed in his first goal in a Sheffield United shirt to put them in the lead midway during the first half.\nUnited’s Sheffield-born skipper Harry Maguire pulled one back in the second half before Oli Burke restored the lead for the Blades in the 74th minute courtesy of a deflection from Axel Tuanzebe.\nFollowing the match, Hargreaves criticised United’s attackers for not being creative enough. As quoted by Manchester Evening News, the former England international told Premier League Productions: “You think about (Marcus) Rashford, (Anthony) Martial, (Mason) Greenwood, (Paul) Pogba and (Bruno) Fernandes – that fabulous front five didn’t really create anything.\n“Solskjaer will be furious with the transition initially. I don’t think Sheffield United wanted to attack but because the front four didn’t want to come back, there was only really two blocks. The Sheffield United players thought, ‘wow, there is a chance here’. They joined in slowly.”\nSportslens View\nMan United dominated the possession throughout the match but weren’t clinical enough in the final third and that cost them dearly.\nThey took 16 shots on goal but only four of them on target. The likes of Fernandes, Rashford, Greenwood and Martial just didn’t threaten the Sheffield United goal as much as they should have.\nIf United are to win the Premier League, they will have to avoid producing performances like these during the remainder of the season and be more lethal up front.\nThe Red Devils remain in second position in the table with Manchester City a point above despite having played a match fewer.\nUnited’s next match is against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium this weekend and they will be looking to hand the Gunners their first Premier League defeat in over a month.",
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Newcastle United fans react as Steve Bruce delivers transfer plans
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Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is confident that the club can sign one or two players before the end of the window.
The Magpies are without a win in their last 11 games in all competitions, and Bruce’s job could come under threat if they lose against Everton on Saturday at Goodison Park.
Bruce has revealed that a lot of clubs are struggling financially at the moment.
The Newcastle boss has admitted that the Magpies are interested in Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury, and he is hopeful that there will be a few signings this month.
Many Newcastle fans are perplexed by Bruce’s mention of Championship clubs in his presser while commenting on financial struggles.
Bruce is not a popular figure among the Newcastle fans who once again were not happy with the club’s approach in the transfer market.
Why is he talking about the championship… shows where his mindset is at — Louis (@Louismc1988) January 29, 2021
Why mention championship teams? We shudnt be competing with them for loan signings — James Kidd (@kidda89) January 29, 2021
So many to pick from but nobody has mentioned this yet…. Says he won't mention other teams players…. but yes we like Choudhary. 🤦🏻♂️ Words fail me. — John Miller (@growing_turnips) January 29, 2021
how can the club be patient in its recruitment policy, we are on the verge of relegation, the level of play is the worst in the premier league but they are patient as if we were in the Top 6. — Rafa (@Rafatovelo) January 29, 2021
I have totally given up now, just don't see any way we are going to change, n I'm preparing for the worst 😭 — Nathan (@natelr79) January 29, 2021
Comparing the situation the club is in to clubs in the Championship. That's ambition right there! — Sam Wiggins (@sam_wiggins) January 29, 2021
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Is Bruce targeting players from the Championship?
Earlier this month, Keith Downie claimed that Newcastle are interested in signing Choudhury on loan this month.
The 23-year-old Leicester midfielder has struggled for regular game time this season, and he would be a very good signing for the club.
Brendan Rodgers also admitted that the homegrown midfielder has found it difficult to break into his squad this season.
Signing a striker or an attacking midfielder is also a priority for the Magpies. They were heavily interested in Jesse Lingard but he has joined West Ham United instead.
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According to reports from The Athletic, David Moyes is keen to sign Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United this month.
West Ham United have discussed a six-month loan to sign the attacking midfielder who previously worked under Moyes.
Lingard didn’t play a competitive match under Moyes when he was the manager of Man United but performed well on the club’s pre-season tour in 2013.
The report claims that a ‘loan fee agreement still requires work’ but negotiations are ongoing between the two clubs.
The Athletic claims that several other Premier League clubs have registered an interest in Lingard, with Sheffield United, Newcastle United and West Bromwich Albion vying for his signature.
The Magpies are struggling badly in the league, and Lingard would be a good addition for Steve Bruce’s side. However, it seems the England international personally prefers West Ham as a good option given their place in the table.
Discussions on a price for the loan as well as contributions to Lingard’s £100,000 per week wages aren’t likely to be resolved easily.
Sportslens View
Lingard is an established Premier League player and he would be a very good addition for the Hammers.
With the London club poised to turn Said Benrahma’s loan into a permanent transfer, it would free up space for another loan arrival at the club.
West Ham need to bolster their attacking department this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax.
With only a few days left in the transfer window, the Hammers are running out of time to land a good forward this month.
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Chelsea have set their price for young defender Fikayo Tomori, as Serie A table toppers AC Milan close in on a deal for the England international.
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Chelsea have set their price for centre-back Fikayo Tomori, as Italian giants AC Milan look to strike a deal with the Blues.
Tomori has been at Chelsea since he was just seven years of age, progressing through their youth ranks from 2005 to 2016. He spent the early years of his professional career on loan in the Championship at Brighton and Hove Albion, Hull City and Derby County.
It was at the latter where he won the club’s Player of the Year award, playing under current manager Frank Lampard.
The defender made his breakthrough with Chelsea last season, making 15 starts in the league and four in the Champions League. It was this form that earned him a call up to the England national team, making his debut against Kosovo in November 2019.
However, things haven’t been as smooth for the 23-year-old this term, playing just 45 Premier League minutes all season. The arrival of Thiago Silva and the form of teammate Kurt Zouma has seen him fall down the pecking order.
As a result, the Englishman has been heavily linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge this January, with the likes of Leeds United, Newcastle United and Everton all rumoured to be interested in the Chelsea man.
However, it is looking increasingly likely that Tomori will be on his way to Serie A, with transfer window specialist Fabrizio Romano reporting on Twitter that AC Milan are in advanced talks to bring him in on loan this January.
Romano claims that the Rossoneri will have the option to purchase the Chelsea man for €30 million if the loan deal is completed.
Stefano Pioli’s men are flying in Serie A right now. They sit at the top of the league, three points ahead of bitter rivals Inter Milan, and seven clear of Juventus, who have won the previous nine titles.
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Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has now provided a positive injury update regarding Wesley Moraes.
The 24-year-old Brazilian striker sustained cruciate ligament damage last January and he has been on the sidelines ever since.
Dean Smith has now confirmed that the player is ready to return to training with the first team and he should be back in action soon.
Smith confirmed: “He will join in with the group next week on a non-contact basis just to get him in amongst the players.
“We’ll have more of an idea when he starts contact training in probably two weeks. He’s getting a lot closer now which is pleasing.”
Aston Villa have made an impressive start to the Premier League season this year and the return of Wesley could be like a new signing for them. They are currently 8th in the table, just three points adrift of the top four.
Ollie Watkins has done an excellent job in leading the line for Aston Villa and Wesley could support him and help improve the site in the final third. The 25-year-old has scored 8 goals for Aston Villa so far this season.
The Brazilian will be desperate to prove his quality in the Premier League and it will be interesting to see if he can regain his fitness and confidence during the second half of the season.
Aston Villa fans will be undoubtedly delighted with the return of the striker and some of them have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the update from Smith.
Here is what they had to say.
Gives us some good options , him up top, Watkins is mobile all across the front line, just behind maybe, who knows the plan — Steve (@steveparkes1958) January 4, 2021
Watkins & Wes link up is going to be different — Garin (@GW_94) January 3, 2021
I cannot wait to see him back — Tom (@tom_avfc1) January 3, 2021
Can’t wait to see Wesley and Watkins,Wesley was a handful and will create so much space for Watkins. — PD (@Villaninthewood) January 3, 2021
The Premier League isn’t ready for Weskins! — Simon Mason (@SMase75) January 3, 2021
WESLEYYYYYY I CANNOT WAIT!!! — Villa On Rai (@RaiGurshaan) January 3, 2021
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Mesut Ozil could leave Arsenal in the January transfer window.
According to reports from Football London, Ozil is currently in negotiation with MLS club DC United over a potential move. He has been offered an ‘attractive’ package that includes the expansion of his M10 brand across the United States.
The excerpt below is taken from the report:
DC United’s offer includes the expansion of Ozil’s 39 Steps Coffee brand in their Audi Field stadium, his own merchandise line and plans have been drawn up to make him the ‘face’ of the Washington-based side.
Mesut’s agent Dr Erkut Sogut has a close relationship with DC United executive Sam Porter, who was influential in bringing Wayne Rooney to the club from Everton in the summer of 2018.
Arsenal broke their transfer record when they signed Ozil for £42.5 million from Real Madrid in 2013. The German international instantly became a fan-favourite and produced his best form under Arsene Wenger. He has scored 44 goals in all competitions for the Gunners and has notched up 54 assists in seven years at the north London club.
He was a key player under Wenger and helped the Gunners win three FA Cup trophies in four seasons.
However, Arsenal have been trying to offload Ozil for the past few seasons. He turned down the opportunity to leave the club in the summer insisting he wants to see out his contract at Emirates Stadium.
Ozil hasn’t been included in both the Premier League and Europa League squads this season and hasn’t played a competitive match since March.
Arteta has claimed recently that he expects a lot of players to leave the club (either on loan or permanently) in January, and it seems Ozil’s Arsenal career is truly over.
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2020 was bad enough, but in 2021, we have yet more crises even though we have not even endured half a month, as Manchester United have somehow found a way to the very top of the Premier League table for the first time in nearly three-and-a-half years. On a technicality, they did top the table on the Friday night of the opening weekend of the 2018/19 season when they won the very first match of the season, but practically speaking, that shouldn’t count.
Now, 1,216 nights after they last topped the table, the Red Devils have returned to the place that they will feel they belong. Here is all that happened at the club in that timespan:
Not-so-merry Mourinho
José Mourinho was in charge of Manchester United the last time they went top of the league following a 2-2 draw at Stoke City. They spent the rest of the 2017/18 season trying and failing to catch up to their local rivals, who quite simply dominated the league. With 81 points, Mourinho felt that he did everything he possibly could in the Premier League with the resources that he had, later claiming that ‘finishing second with Manchester United was among his top achievements’.
The League Cup that year was surely not among his achievements, though, as Manchester United were knocked out in the fifth r
ound by Bristol City. Although Mourinho thought that Bristol were ‘lucky’, he did admit that it was a ‘beautiful day for football’.
The UEFA Champions League wasn’t much better either. After winning five out of six group stages matches and topping Group A, Manchester United drew Sevilla in the Round of 16. There were no goals in Spain, and after that, FIFA-favourite Wissam Ben Yedder’s brace at Old Trafford knocked the Red Devils out, causing their manager to strongly defend his work for a mere 12 minutes.
Although United did reach the FA Cup final, they failed to lift the trophy despite dominating the match as Eden Hazard’s penalty helped Chelsea to a 1-0 victory. To this day, this is the once-unstoppable Red Devils’ most recent final appearance.
The start of the 2018/19 season was quite bad for Manchester United, as they lost two of their first three Premier League matches for the first time since 1992. Following the 0-3 reverse against Tottenham, Mourinho delivered his famous ‘respect’ rant.
Then came another League Cup disappointment, as Derby County beat United 8-7 on penalties in the third round. Less than a month after this, the Red Devils began a four-match winless streak in the league, building on it with only one victory in six. All of that cost José Mourinho his job.
Ole’s at the wheel
Following Mourinho’s departure, Manchester United appointed ex-player Ole Gunnar Solskjær as caretaker manager until the club found a replacement. The plan was that his assistant at Molde, Erling Moe, would take care of the club until March (when the Eliteserien season began), which was when Solskjær would return to Norway with United having appointed a full-time replacement.
That plan was useless, though, as Solskjær’s boys started breaking Premier League records as they went unbeaten for 12 games until March, giving the Norwegian tactician the best-ever start in Premier League history, while also consecutively winning a club-record eight away matches.
Manchester United drew the likes of Juventus and Valencia in Group H of the Champions League, and despite only winning three matches, they qualified for the knockouts, in part thanks to Mourinho. There, a 2-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 first leg severely jeopardised the Red Devils’ European campaign.
On the 2nd of March, 2019, Ole Gunnar Solskjær took an injury-hit Manchester United to Paris, with the likes of Alexis Sánchez, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matić, Juan Mata, Phil Jones, Antonio Valencia, Jesse Lingard and Ander Herrera missing. What followed, though, was simply out of the ordinary.
A first-half Romelu Lukaku brace gave the Red Devils a lot of hope – they only needed to score once in the second period to advance despite Juan Bernat’s equaliser. However, they spurned a lot of chances, and the game seemed to be slipping away. That was until a VAR-awarded stoppage-time penalty for handball against Presnel Kimpembe was slotted home nervelessly by Marcus Rashford.
Rio Ferdinand was clearly a big fan of this.
Rio Ferdinand has SPOKEN! pic.twitter.com/6FgnhoNzuC — The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) March 6, 2019
Despite an FA Cup exit against Wolverhampton Wanderers following victories over Arsenal and Chelsea, Rio Ferdinand had his way as Solskjær was awarded a three-year contract on 28 March 2019, having won 14 of his 19 matches in charge.
The wheels fall off
Ole Gunnar Solskjær celebrated his appointment as the full-time manager of Manchester United with a 2-1 win over Watford in the Premier League, but thereafter, things started to go downhill. United won just one of their last seven domestic matches, losing all of the last five. Further, FC Barcelona saw to it that they didn’t get any further than the Quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 aggregate victory.
2019/20 started with a bright 4-0 victory over Frank Lampard’s Chelsea, giving the fans a lot of early hope for the season. However, this was followed by a terrible run of just one win in eight Premier League matches which saw the Red Devils drop all the way to 14th in the Premier League table.
Then came a very inconsistent patch where United beat the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City back-to-back but suffered reverses against Bournemouth and Watford. An encouraging December where the Red Devils only lost one Premier League match saw them move up to 5th in the table, and things started to look a bit more hopeful all of a sudden.
Typically, though, this was followed by another poor run of form which saw Solskjær’s men win just one Premier League match in January, also getting knocked out of the Carabao Cup as they lost a two-legged semi-final tie against Manchester City.
The only good news (which was confirmed in December) was that United were easily through to the UEFA Europa League knockout stages.
Fortune-changer Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes’ arrival at Manchester United coincided with their Carabao Cup exit, as he signed for the Red Devils on the 29th of January, 2020.
His presence re-galvanised the Red Devils, who went unbeaten in the Premier League until it was suspended indefinitely owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, while also effectively securing a Europa League Quarter-final berth with a 5-0 win over LASK in the Round of 16 first leg.
Project Restart also went very swimmingly for United, who continued their unbeaten run in the Premier League with a run of four consecutive victories in between two draws from mid-June to mid-July. Elsewhere, they advanced in the FA Cup, reaching the semi-finals with a win over Norwich City. But, they lost another domestic semi-final, this time to Chelsea.
After constantly closing the gap to the top-four in the league, United finally entered the coveted region of the table on the penultimate matchday with a 1-1 draw against West Ham, booking a Champions League ticket for 2020/21 by beating Leicester City in their last match. This meant that they were unbeaten in the Premier League since Fernandes’ arrival, with the Portuguese international contributing to 15 goals in 14 appearances.
The Red Devils still had one more shot at a trophy, though, as the matter of the Europa League remained unresolved. After beating Copenhagen in extra-time of the quarter-finals, United once again succumbed to the last-four curse, as they were knocked out by Sevilla.
Persistance and revitalisation
The start to the 2020/21 season for Manchester United was another terrible period, as they lost two of their first three Premier League matches once again, including an embarrassing 1-6 defeat to José Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur. They won just one of the next three matches as well, languishing in 15th place after matchday 7 (although they did have a game in hand). Now, Solskjær’s job was under serious threat.
The one positive during this period was their Champions League success – the Red Devils beat Paris Saint-Germain away and RB Leipzig at home to secure a commanding lead at the top of the so-called ‘Group of Death’. As United’s Premier League fortunes turned with four-straight victories, their Champions League fated started to head in the other direction, though, as they suffered a shock 1-2 loss against İstanbul Başakşehir in a match that produced this unbelievable piece of imagery:
However, a 4-1 win over the Turkish side followed to preserve their position at the top of their Champions League group, meaning that they only needed a point from their last two matches to advance. Spoiler: they didn’t, as losses to PSG and RB Leipzig saw the Red Devils crash down to the Europa League.
Two draws against Manchester City and Leicester City slightly hampered United’s domestic progress, but an aggregate 9-4 win over Sheffield and Leeds United in the middle of that took them up to 4th. Wins over Wolves and Aston Villa took them within touching distance of league-leaders Liverpool around the festive period, and the ‘Ole out ‘ brigade was firmly shut as the manager oversaw a decent 2020 considering the circumstances.
They did find some reason to resurface last week, though, as Manchester United once again lost a semi-final in the Carabao Cup to Manchester City, who were also looking very competitive in the league as they had two games in hand.
United were focusing on themselves, though, and finally, on the night of the 12th of January, 2021, a brilliant volley from the ever-divisive figure of Paul Pogba delivered them to the very top of the Premier League table through a 1-0 triumph – seven points clear of their noisy neighbours.
Even though the Red Devils are at the summit of the Premier League at the moment, scepticism is still very high as far as their title-chances are concerned. Next up for Manchester United is a crucial clash against Liverpool – one which will either cement their place as serious contenders or undo all of their good work till now.
The last three years have been turbulent to say the very least for Manchester United, but now, they are reaping the rewards of all of their hard work. The question is, are they good enough to battle the big boys once again?
Stats courtesy whoscored.com
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"2020 was bad enough, but in 2021, we have yet more crises even though we have not even endured half a month, as Manchester United have somehow found a way to the very top of the Premier League table for the first time in nearly three-and-a-half years. On a technicality, they did top the table on the Friday night of the opening weekend of the 2018/19 season when they won the very first match of the season, but practically speaking, that shouldn’t count.\nNow, 1,216 nights after they last topped the table, the Red Devils have returned to the place that they will feel they belong. Here is all that happened at the club in that timespan:\nNot-so-merry Mourinho\nJosé Mourinho was in charge of Manchester United the last time they went top of the league following a 2-2 draw at Stoke City. They spent the rest of the 2017/18 season trying and failing to catch up to their local rivals, who quite simply dominated the league. With 81 points, Mourinho felt that he did everything he possibly could in the Premier League with the resources that he had, later claiming that ‘finishing second with Manchester United was among his top achievements’.\nThe League Cup that year was surely not among his achievements, though, as Manchester United were knocked out in the fifth r\nound by Bristol City. Although Mourinho thought that Bristol were ‘lucky’, he did admit that it was a ‘beautiful day for football’.\nThe UEFA Champions League wasn’t much better either. After winning five out of six group stages matches and topping Group A, Manchester United drew Sevilla in the Round of 16. There were no goals in Spain, and after that, FIFA-favourite Wissam Ben Yedder’s brace at Old Trafford knocked the Red Devils out, causing their manager to strongly defend his work for a mere 12 minutes.\nAlthough United did reach the FA Cup final, they failed to lift the trophy despite dominating the match as Eden Hazard’s penalty helped Chelsea to a 1-0 victory. To this day, this is the once-unstoppable Red Devils’ most recent final appearance.\nThe start of the 2018/19 season was quite bad for Manchester United, as they lost two of their first three Premier League matches for the first time since 1992. Following the 0-3 reverse against Tottenham, Mourinho delivered his famous ‘respect’ rant.\nThen came another League Cup disappointment, as Derby County beat United 8-7 on penalties in the third round. Less than a month after this, the Red Devils began a four-match winless streak in the league, building on it with only one victory in six. All of that cost José Mourinho his job.\nOle’s at the wheel\nFollowing Mourinho’s departure, Manchester United appointed ex-player Ole Gunnar Solskjær as caretaker manager until the club found a replacement. The plan was that his assistant at Molde, Erling Moe, would take care of the club until March (when the Eliteserien season began), which was when Solskjær would return to Norway with United having appointed a full-time replacement.\nThat plan was useless, though, as Solskjær’s boys started breaking Premier League records as they went unbeaten for 12 games until March, giving the Norwegian tactician the best-ever start in Premier League history, while also consecutively winning a club-record eight away matches.\nManchester United drew the likes of Juventus and Valencia in Group H of the Champions League, and despite only winning three matches, they qualified for the knockouts, in part thanks to Mourinho. There, a 2-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 first leg severely jeopardised the Red Devils’ European campaign.\nOn the 2nd of March, 2019, Ole Gunnar Solskjær took an injury-hit Manchester United to Paris, with the likes of Alexis Sánchez, Anthony Martial, Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matić, Juan Mata, Phil Jones, Antonio Valencia, Jesse Lingard and Ander Herrera missing. What followed, though, was simply out of the ordinary.\nA first-half Romelu Lukaku brace gave the Red Devils a lot of hope – they only needed to score once in the second period to advance despite Juan Bernat’s equaliser. However, they spurned a lot of chances, and the game seemed to be slipping away. That was until a VAR-awarded stoppage-time penalty for handball against Presnel Kimpembe was slotted home nervelessly by Marcus Rashford.\nRio Ferdinand was clearly a big fan of this.\nRio Ferdinand has SPOKEN! pic.twitter.com/6FgnhoNzuC — The Man Utd Way (@TheManUtdWay) March 6, 2019\nDespite an FA Cup exit against Wolverhampton Wanderers following victories over Arsenal and Chelsea, Rio Ferdinand had his way as Solskjær was awarded a three-year contract on 28 March 2019, having won 14 of his 19 matches in charge.\nThe wheels fall off\nOle Gunnar Solskjær celebrated his appointment as the full-time manager of Manchester United with a 2-1 win over Watford in the Premier League, but thereafter, things started to go downhill. United won just one of their last seven domestic matches, losing all of the last five. Further, FC Barcelona saw to it that they didn’t get any further than the Quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 aggregate victory.\n2019/20 started with a bright 4-0 victory over Frank Lampard’s Chelsea, giving the fans a lot of early hope for the season. However, this was followed by a terrible run of just one win in eight Premier League matches which saw the Red Devils drop all the way to 14th in the Premier League table.\nThen came a very inconsistent patch where United beat the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City back-to-back but suffered reverses against Bournemouth and Watford. An encouraging December where the Red Devils only lost one Premier League match saw them move up to 5th in the table, and things started to look a bit more hopeful all of a sudden.\nTypically, though, this was followed by another poor run of form which saw Solskjær’s men win just one Premier League match in January, also getting knocked out of the Carabao Cup as they lost a two-legged semi-final tie against Manchester City.\nThe only good news (which was confirmed in December) was that United were easily through to the UEFA Europa League knockout stages.\nFortune-changer Fernandes\nBruno Fernandes’ arrival at Manchester United coincided with their Carabao Cup exit, as he signed for the Red Devils on the 29th of January, 2020.\nHis presence re-galvanised the Red Devils, who went unbeaten in the Premier League until it was suspended indefinitely owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, while also effectively securing a Europa League Quarter-final berth with a 5-0 win over LASK in the Round of 16 first leg.\nProject Restart also went very swimmingly for United, who continued their unbeaten run in the Premier League with a run of four consecutive victories in between two draws from mid-June to mid-July. Elsewhere, they advanced in the FA Cup, reaching the semi-finals with a win over Norwich City. But, they lost another domestic semi-final, this time to Chelsea.\nAfter constantly closing the gap to the top-four in the league, United finally entered the coveted region of the table on the penultimate matchday with a 1-1 draw against West Ham, booking a Champions League ticket for 2020/21 by beating Leicester City in their last match. This meant that they were unbeaten in the Premier League since Fernandes’ arrival, with the Portuguese international contributing to 15 goals in 14 appearances.\nThe Red Devils still had one more shot at a trophy, though, as the matter of the Europa League remained unresolved. After beating Copenhagen in extra-time of the quarter-finals, United once again succumbed to the last-four curse, as they were knocked out by Sevilla.\nPersistance and revitalisation\nThe start to the 2020/21 season for Manchester United was another terrible period, as they lost two of their first three Premier League matches once again, including an embarrassing 1-6 defeat to José Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur. They won just one of the next three matches as well, languishing in 15th place after matchday 7 (although they did have a game in hand). Now, Solskjær’s job was under serious threat.\nThe one positive during this period was their Champions League success – the Red Devils beat Paris Saint-Germain away and RB Leipzig at home to secure a commanding lead at the top of the so-called ‘Group of Death’. As United’s Premier League fortunes turned with four-straight victories, their Champions League fated started to head in the other direction, though, as they suffered a shock 1-2 loss against İstanbul Başakşehir in a match that produced this unbelievable piece of imagery:\nHowever, a 4-1 win over the Turkish side followed to preserve their position at the top of their Champions League group, meaning that they only needed a point from their last two matches to advance. Spoiler: they didn’t, as losses to PSG and RB Leipzig saw the Red Devils crash down to the Europa League.\nTwo draws against Manchester City and Leicester City slightly hampered United’s domestic progress, but an aggregate 9-4 win over Sheffield and Leeds United in the middle of that took them up to 4th. Wins over Wolves and Aston Villa took them within touching distance of league-leaders Liverpool around the festive period, and the ‘Ole out ‘ brigade was firmly shut as the manager oversaw a decent 2020 considering the circumstances.\nThey did find some reason to resurface last week, though, as Manchester United once again lost a semi-final in the Carabao Cup to Manchester City, who were also looking very competitive in the league as they had two games in hand.\nUnited were focusing on themselves, though, and finally, on the night of the 12th of January, 2021, a brilliant volley from the ever-divisive figure of Paul Pogba delivered them to the very top of the Premier League table through a 1-0 triumph – seven points clear of their noisy neighbours.\nEven though the Red Devils are at the summit of the Premier League at the moment, scepticism is still very high as far as their title-chances are concerned. Next up for Manchester United is a crucial clash against Liverpool – one which will either cement their place as serious contenders or undo all of their good work till now.\nThe last three years have been turbulent to say the very least for Manchester United, but now, they are reaping the rewards of all of their hard work. The question is, are they good enough to battle the big boys once again?\nStats courtesy whoscored.com",
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Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been linked with a move to Celtic.
The Scottish champions are under immense pressure after a mediocre start to the season and manager Neil Lennon could be out of a job soon.
The Hoops are currently 23 points behind bitter rivals Rangers in the League table and they were expected to perform a lot better this season.
Celtic had the chance to win their 10th league title in a row this year but the chances are slim given their position in the table.
According to Mirror, Benitez is set to take over at Parkhead after quitting quit Chinese Super League club Dalian Pro.
SL View: Too expensive for Celtic?
Benitez has proven himself across Europe in Spain, Italy and England. He would be a sensational addition for Celtic but the appointment seems highly unlikely.
The 60-year-old Spaniard will be expensive and the Hoops might not be able to afford him right now.
He is a proven winner and he has managed to win major trophies like the Spanish League, the Champions League and the Europa League.
Furthermore, he knows the Rangers manager Steven Gerrard very well from their time together at Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if Celtic can pull off the appointment and Benitez can help them stop Rangers this season.
Here is what the fans had to say about the rumour.
As much as I’d love this appointment .. Never happen .. Celtic can’t afford to pay Lenny off so no way can we afford Benitez and all his backroom staff — celticghirl1888 (@celticghirl0106) January 24, 2021
I think rafa benitez coming to celtic would be amazing!. But I highly doubt it. But then again I did say that about Brenden Rodgers🍀 — Ryan Hendry (@19hendry94) January 23, 2021
It very probably won’t happen but Rafa Benitez and Celtic would be a dream partnership. — Ryan McGinlay (@TheRyanMcGinlay) January 23, 2021
As much as I’d love it to be true, I just can’t get on board with the Benitez story. It’s for 1 sole reason and 1 alone, the board have not sacked Lennon up to now, they’ve shown a shocking level of incompetency, why would they suddenly change now & hire a world class manager? — Celtic Thoughts (@celtic_thoughts) January 24, 2021
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"Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been linked with a move to Celtic.\nThe Scottish champions are under immense pressure after a mediocre start to the season and manager Neil Lennon could be out of a job soon.\nThe Hoops are currently 23 points behind bitter rivals Rangers in the League table and they were expected to perform a lot better this season.\nCeltic had the chance to win their 10th league title in a row this year but the chances are slim given their position in the table.\nAccording to Mirror, Benitez is set to take over at Parkhead after quitting quit Chinese Super League club Dalian Pro.\nSL View: Too expensive for Celtic?\nBenitez has proven himself across Europe in Spain, Italy and England. He would be a sensational addition for Celtic but the appointment seems highly unlikely.\nThe 60-year-old Spaniard will be expensive and the Hoops might not be able to afford him right now.\nHe is a proven winner and he has managed to win major trophies like the Spanish League, the Champions League and the Europa League.\nFurthermore, he knows the Rangers manager Steven Gerrard very well from their time together at Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if Celtic can pull off the appointment and Benitez can help them stop Rangers this season.\nHere is what the fans had to say about the rumour.\nAs much as I’d love this appointment .. Never happen .. Celtic can’t afford to pay Lenny off so no way can we afford Benitez and all his backroom staff — celticghirl1888 (@celticghirl0106) January 24, 2021\nI think rafa benitez coming to celtic would be amazing!. But I highly doubt it. But then again I did say that about Brenden Rodgers🍀 — Ryan Hendry (@19hendry94) January 23, 2021\nIt very probably won’t happen but Rafa Benitez and Celtic would be a dream partnership. — Ryan McGinlay (@TheRyanMcGinlay) January 23, 2021\nAs much as I’d love it to be true, I just can’t get on board with the Benitez story. It’s for 1 sole reason and 1 alone, the board have not sacked Lennon up to now, they’ve shown a shocking level of incompetency, why would they suddenly change now & hire a world class manager? — Celtic Thoughts (@celtic_thoughts) January 24, 2021",
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Popular journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has claimed that Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo is expected to stay at the Spanish club this month.
Firpo has been linked with a move away from the Catalan club, with Premier League outfit West Ham United keen to secure his signature.
According to a recent report from ESPN, the Hammers have earmarked the Barcelona left-back as manager David Moyes looking to bolster his defence this month.
It was claimed that the 24-year-old is keen to leave the club after struggling for regular games this season.
Serie A giants AC Milan have shown a keen interest in securing his services and have made a loan approach. Romano has claimed that there’s ‘nothing advanced between’ the two clubs at the moment and the Spanish left-back is now expected to stay at the club.
There’s nothing advanced between AC Milan and Barcelona for Junior Firpo. The Spanish left back is now expected to stay at Barça. 🔴 @DiMarzio #transfers #FCB #ACMilan — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2021
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It was reported that the Hammers could be willing to sign him permanently, but they might have to pay around £18 million for his signature.
Arthur Masuaku is currently out injured, and it leaves the Hammers with Aaron Cresswell as the only available option in left-back areas.
Firpo is a versatile defender who played 21 times across the La Liga and Champions League for the Camp Nou outfit last term.
However, the Hammers are desperate to sign a striker this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller and are putting all efforts in that direction.
West Ham must look to capitalise on Barcelona’s financial problems and try their luck by making a loan offer for the defender this month.
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"Popular journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has claimed that Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo is expected to stay at the Spanish club this month.\nFirpo has been linked with a move away from the Catalan club, with Premier League outfit West Ham United keen to secure his signature.\nAccording to a recent report from ESPN, the Hammers have earmarked the Barcelona left-back as manager David Moyes looking to bolster his defence this month.\nIt was claimed that the 24-year-old is keen to leave the club after struggling for regular games this season.\nSerie A giants AC Milan have shown a keen interest in securing his services and have made a loan approach. Romano has claimed that there’s ‘nothing advanced between’ the two clubs at the moment and the Spanish left-back is now expected to stay at the club.\nThere’s nothing advanced between AC Milan and Barcelona for Junior Firpo. The Spanish left back is now expected to stay at Barça. 🔴 @DiMarzio #transfers #FCB #ACMilan — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2021\nSportslens View\nIt was reported that the Hammers could be willing to sign him permanently, but they might have to pay around £18 million for his signature.\nArthur Masuaku is currently out injured, and it leaves the Hammers with Aaron Cresswell as the only available option in left-back areas.\nFirpo is a versatile defender who played 21 times across the La Liga and Champions League for the Camp Nou outfit last term.\nHowever, the Hammers are desperate to sign a striker this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller and are putting all efforts in that direction.\nWest Ham must look to capitalise on Barcelona’s financial problems and try their luck by making a loan offer for the defender this month.",
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According to Spanish TV station, El Chiringuito, Liverpool are interested in a deal to land Real Madrid centre-back and captain Sergio Ramos as a free agent at the end of the season.
🚨"El LIVERPOOL se ha interesado en SERGIO RAMOS en las ÚLTIMAS HORAS" EXCLUSIVA de @cristobalsoria en #ChiringuitoRamos pic.twitter.com/O0AA2yPzor — El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) January 5, 2021
The 34-year-old has just six months left on his current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu, and talks over an extension have continued to stall.
While both parties have agreed to a two-year deal, Ramos isn’t pleased with the salary Madrid want to offer him and he is keen on an exit.
The four-time Champions League winner won’t be short of suitors at the end of the season and has already been linked with Paris Saint-Germain.
It appears that Liverpool are willing to join the race, and it will be interesting to see whether they can pip several clubs to his signature.
The Premier League defending champions are currently without a fit senior centre-back following injuries to Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk.
Manager Jurgen Klopp was forced to name midfield duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho as makeshift centre-backs against Southampton on Monday night, and he could be looking to bring in a defender during the January transfer window.
Ramos will be 35-years-old in March and is at best a short-term solution to Liverpool’s lack of depth at the back, but he brings much-needed quality and experience to the table, and signing him will help improve the Reds.
However, he won’t come cheap as he will be keen to be one of the highest-paid players at the next club he joins, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be keen to meet his wage demands.
36-year-old Thiago Silva is proving at Chelsea that age is just a number, and Ramos will look to emulate the Brazilian by making a similar move this summer.
But will that be to Anfield?
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"According to Spanish TV station, El Chiringuito, Liverpool are interested in a deal to land Real Madrid centre-back and captain Sergio Ramos as a free agent at the end of the season.\n🚨\"El LIVERPOOL se ha interesado en SERGIO RAMOS en las ÚLTIMAS HORAS\" EXCLUSIVA de @cristobalsoria en #ChiringuitoRamos pic.twitter.com/O0AA2yPzor — El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) January 5, 2021\nThe 34-year-old has just six months left on his current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu, and talks over an extension have continued to stall.\nWhile both parties have agreed to a two-year deal, Ramos isn’t pleased with the salary Madrid want to offer him and he is keen on an exit.\nThe four-time Champions League winner won’t be short of suitors at the end of the season and has already been linked with Paris Saint-Germain.\nIt appears that Liverpool are willing to join the race, and it will be interesting to see whether they can pip several clubs to his signature.\nThe Premier League defending champions are currently without a fit senior centre-back following injuries to Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk.\nManager Jurgen Klopp was forced to name midfield duo Jordan Henderson and Fabinho as makeshift centre-backs against Southampton on Monday night, and he could be looking to bring in a defender during the January transfer window.\nRamos will be 35-years-old in March and is at best a short-term solution to Liverpool’s lack of depth at the back, but he brings much-needed quality and experience to the table, and signing him will help improve the Reds.\nHowever, he won’t come cheap as he will be keen to be one of the highest-paid players at the next club he joins, and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will be keen to meet his wage demands.\n36-year-old Thiago Silva is proving at Chelsea that age is just a number, and Ramos will look to emulate the Brazilian by making a similar move this summer.\nBut will that be to Anfield?",
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Report: Galatasaray want Leeds cult-hero Gjanni Alioski
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According to reports from Turkish media outlet Fotomac, Galatasaray are keen to sign Leeds United defender Gjanni Alioski.
The Turkish club are looking to sign a left-back, and the report claims that Gala have already agreed a deal to sign the Macedonian international.
Alioski has a contract at the Yorkshire club till the end of the season, and Fotomac claims that the 28-year-old is on his way to join the Turkish outfit. He didn’t agree a contract extension with Leeds and wants a move to Galatasary instead.
Alioski, who is on £15k-per-week deal at Leeds, is one of the lowest-earning players in the Premier League, and he has accepted an offer from Galatasaray.
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His contract expires in the summer transfer window, and he could be looking for options elsewhere.
Alioski has been a key player for Marcelo Bielsa’s side this season, where he has managed 17 Premier League appearances, scoring two goals.
Despite his impressive performances, he is one of the first names to drop out of the team when other players are fit. At Gala, he would be a regular starter.
He is a versatile player who can play as a left-back or as a left-winger and has etched his status as a cult hero among the Leeds fans.
An exit could be on the cards if Alioski wants a fresh challenge, but Leeds should try to tie him down on a new deal.
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"According to reports from Turkish media outlet Fotomac, Galatasaray are keen to sign Leeds United defender Gjanni Alioski.\nThe Turkish club are looking to sign a left-back, and the report claims that Gala have already agreed a deal to sign the Macedonian international.\nAlioski has a contract at the Yorkshire club till the end of the season, and Fotomac claims that the 28-year-old is on his way to join the Turkish outfit. He didn’t agree a contract extension with Leeds and wants a move to Galatasary instead.\nAlioski, who is on £15k-per-week deal at Leeds, is one of the lowest-earning players in the Premier League, and he has accepted an offer from Galatasaray.\nSportsLens View\nHis contract expires in the summer transfer window, and he could be looking for options elsewhere.\nAlioski has been a key player for Marcelo Bielsa’s side this season, where he has managed 17 Premier League appearances, scoring two goals.\nDespite his impressive performances, he is one of the first names to drop out of the team when other players are fit. At Gala, he would be a regular starter.\nHe is a versatile player who can play as a left-back or as a left-winger and has etched his status as a cult hero among the Leeds fans.\nAn exit could be on the cards if Alioski wants a fresh challenge, but Leeds should try to tie him down on a new deal.",
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According to Turkish agent Mesrun Izzet, West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce wants to snap up Everton striker Cenk Tosun before the end of the January transfer window.
Sportslens View
The 29-year-old has struggled for regular playing minutes at Goodison Park this term as he is firmly behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the pecking order.
The England international missed the 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers due to an injury and, while that should have given Tosun a chance, he did not feature in the game, with manager Carlo Ancelotti opting for a front-line of Gylfi Sigurdsson and James Rodriguez.
The Turkey international revealed earlier this month that he is open to leaving Goodison Park before the end of January if the situation does not change.
That has not happened, though, with the FA Cup victory against Rotherham United his only start of the campaign so far.
Tosun has come off the bench five times in the Premier League and once in the Carabao Cup, and a move to West Brom where he is guaranteed frequent playing minutes would be appealing.
“I met with Sam Allardyce, the manager of West Brom four days ago – his first choice is Cenk Tosun, since he is his former student,” Izzet told Fanatik.
“Moreover, he does not have any adaptation problems to England because he has been there for a long time. They want to buy a midfielder and a stopper.”
While Everton are battling for a top-four finish, the Baggies are fighting for their top-flight status and are in need of a proven goalscorer.
Allardyce is a keen admirer of Tosun’s qualities in front of goal, and a reunion could be on the cards.
West Brom are currently 19th in the table, six points off safety and they will need to improve significantly in the final third to have a realistic chance of surviving.
Whether the Everton striker can help out in their survival mission remains to be seen, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming days of the transfer window.
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"According to Turkish agent Mesrun Izzet, West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce wants to snap up Everton striker Cenk Tosun before the end of the January transfer window.\nSportslens View\nThe 29-year-old has struggled for regular playing minutes at Goodison Park this term as he is firmly behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the pecking order.\nThe England international missed the 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers due to an injury and, while that should have given Tosun a chance, he did not feature in the game, with manager Carlo Ancelotti opting for a front-line of Gylfi Sigurdsson and James Rodriguez.\nThe Turkey international revealed earlier this month that he is open to leaving Goodison Park before the end of January if the situation does not change.\nThat has not happened, though, with the FA Cup victory against Rotherham United his only start of the campaign so far.\nTosun has come off the bench five times in the Premier League and once in the Carabao Cup, and a move to West Brom where he is guaranteed frequent playing minutes would be appealing.\n“I met with Sam Allardyce, the manager of West Brom four days ago – his first choice is Cenk Tosun, since he is his former student,” Izzet told Fanatik.\n“Moreover, he does not have any adaptation problems to England because he has been there for a long time. They want to buy a midfielder and a stopper.”\nWhile Everton are battling for a top-four finish, the Baggies are fighting for their top-flight status and are in need of a proven goalscorer.\nAllardyce is a keen admirer of Tosun’s qualities in front of goal, and a reunion could be on the cards.\nWest Brom are currently 19th in the table, six points off safety and they will need to improve significantly in the final third to have a realistic chance of surviving.\nWhether the Everton striker can help out in their survival mission remains to be seen, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming days of the transfer window.",
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Turkish side Kasımpaşa have today completed the signing of Chelsea flop Danny Drinkwater on a loan deal until the end of the current season, as announced on their official Twitter account.
The former England international heads to the Süper Lig on a loan deal until the end of the season that offers him a much-needed opportunity to rediscover his form away from the watchful eyes of the Premier League.
The midfielder, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from Leicester City in 2017, has failed to make an impact in his time in west London, making just 12 league appearances in what has been a disastrous spell for the former Manchester United youngster.
Drinkwater enjoyed the best days of his career at Leicester City, where he won promotion to the top flight and a shock Premier League title in his five-year stint with the Foxes.
But with the midfielder failing to make his mark at Chelsea loan moves have become a regular occurrence, with this being his third temporary departure from the Blues after underwhelming spells with Aston Villa and Burnley.
The 30-year-old bolsters a strong Kasımpaşa squad that already features the likes of former Huddersfield defender Florent Hadergjonaj and on-loan Brentford defender Julian Jeanvier.
SL View: Last Chance looming?
The switch to Turkey could be the last chance for Drinkwater in his bid to resurrect his career.
Chelsea will be undoubtedly keeping a close eye on him in his stint with Kasımpaşa, and the midfielder will hope to have a more successful loan than the ones he’s had with Villa and Burnley.
There are a handful of players who have benefited from spells in Turkey such as another former England international, Steven Caulker, who is currently reigniting his career with Alanyaspor.
If Drinkwater can regain his confidence, the move could be a successful one for all parties.
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"Turkish side Kasımpaşa have today completed the signing of Chelsea flop Danny Drinkwater on a loan deal until the end of the current season, as announced on their official Twitter account.\nThe former England international heads to the Süper Lig on a loan deal until the end of the season that offers him a much-needed opportunity to rediscover his form away from the watchful eyes of the Premier League.\nThe midfielder, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from Leicester City in 2017, has failed to make an impact in his time in west London, making just 12 league appearances in what has been a disastrous spell for the former Manchester United youngster.\nDrinkwater enjoyed the best days of his career at Leicester City, where he won promotion to the top flight and a shock Premier League title in his five-year stint with the Foxes.\nBut with the midfielder failing to make his mark at Chelsea loan moves have become a regular occurrence, with this being his third temporary departure from the Blues after underwhelming spells with Aston Villa and Burnley.\nThe 30-year-old bolsters a strong Kasımpaşa squad that already features the likes of former Huddersfield defender Florent Hadergjonaj and on-loan Brentford defender Julian Jeanvier.\nSL View: Last Chance looming?\nThe switch to Turkey could be the last chance for Drinkwater in his bid to resurrect his career.\nChelsea will be undoubtedly keeping a close eye on him in his stint with Kasımpaşa, and the midfielder will hope to have a more successful loan than the ones he’s had with Villa and Burnley.\nThere are a handful of players who have benefited from spells in Turkey such as another former England international, Steven Caulker, who is currently reigniting his career with Alanyaspor.\nIf Drinkwater can regain his confidence, the move could be a successful one for all parties.",
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Ivory Coast international striker Sebastien Haller has left West Ham United to join Eredivisie giants Ajax after 18 months at the London Stadium.
Sébastien Haller has joined Ajax on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee. We would like to thank @HallerSeb for his contribution to the Club and wish him all the best for his future career. — West Ham United (@WestHam) January 8, 2021
The 26-year-old joined the Hammers from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in a club-record deal worth up to £45 million in the summer of 2019, scoring 14 goals in 54 games in all competitions.
Manager David Moyes isn’t a huge fan of Haller’s style of play, and the Manuel Pellegrini signing has been sold for half of the fee he was signed for.
A lot of West Ham fans aren’t pleased with the club’s decision to sell the Ivorian as Michail Antonio is now the only senior striker available to Moyes.
However, the Hammers are expected to bring in a replacement before the end of the January transfer window and have been linked with a couple of options.
Haller will be missed by West Ham players, and here is how Declan Rice has reacted to his departure on Twitter:
@HallerSeb All the best brother! Some great memories together and some very important goals scored for us. Good luck with your new adventure❤️🙌👊🏼 — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) January 8, 2021
Haller struggled with Moyes’ style of play as he wasn’t able to replicate the verve and pressing that Antonio brought to the table on the pitch.
He isn’t likely to struggle at a side like Ajax given their quality and the less demanding physicality of the Eredivisie.
West Ham have to sign a replacement this month as they are short of options in the striking department, and it will be interesting to see who they land.
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"Ivory Coast international striker Sebastien Haller has left West Ham United to join Eredivisie giants Ajax after 18 months at the London Stadium.\nSébastien Haller has joined Ajax on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee. We would like to thank @HallerSeb for his contribution to the Club and wish him all the best for his future career. — West Ham United (@WestHam) January 8, 2021\nThe 26-year-old joined the Hammers from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt in a club-record deal worth up to £45 million in the summer of 2019, scoring 14 goals in 54 games in all competitions.\nManager David Moyes isn’t a huge fan of Haller’s style of play, and the Manuel Pellegrini signing has been sold for half of the fee he was signed for.\nA lot of West Ham fans aren’t pleased with the club’s decision to sell the Ivorian as Michail Antonio is now the only senior striker available to Moyes.\nHowever, the Hammers are expected to bring in a replacement before the end of the January transfer window and have been linked with a couple of options.\nHaller will be missed by West Ham players, and here is how Declan Rice has reacted to his departure on Twitter:\n@HallerSeb All the best brother! Some great memories together and some very important goals scored for us. Good luck with your new adventure❤️🙌👊🏼 — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) January 8, 2021\nHaller struggled with Moyes’ style of play as he wasn’t able to replicate the verve and pressing that Antonio brought to the table on the pitch.\nHe isn’t likely to struggle at a side like Ajax given their quality and the less demanding physicality of the Eredivisie.\nWest Ham have to sign a replacement this month as they are short of options in the striking department, and it will be interesting to see who they land.",
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According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes that West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice would massively improve his team, and the England international remains the Blues’ number one target.
✅ "Declan Rice is their number one target." ⚒ "West Ham were surprised Chelsea didn't make a bid in the summer." ➡️ "Drinkwater, Tomori and Alonso are three big names they'd like to sell."@Alex_Crook says #WHUFC's Declan Rice is #CFC's number one target. pic.twitter.com/eXCxwlR3xD — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 4, 2021
The 21-year-old is admired at Stamford Bridge after proving himself at the London Stadium and breaking into the national team following his release by Chelsea as a schoolboy.
They want him back and West Ham were surprised that they didn’t make a formal bid in the summer.
The Hammers are bracing themselves for a bid from Chelsea for Rice this month or in the summer, but the Blues have to move on some of their players in order to free up funds.
Lampard is under a lot of pressure following a poor run of results, and he will be keen to make quality additions to his squad before the January transfer window shuts in order to save his job.
Rice was one of the reasons why West Ham stayed up last term, and he has remained his brilliant self this term, contributing to his side’s impressive start to 2020-21.
The midfielder is a key cog in manager David Moyes’ team, and the club can’t afford to lose one of their best players midway through the campaign.
West Ham fans will be mad at the club owners if they cash in on Rice now or in the summer, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming weeks and months.
The club value the youngster at around £80 million, and while it is unknown whether Chelsea are willing to meet their demands, the Hammers could be tempted to part ways with him if their valuation is met.
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"According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes that West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice would massively improve his team, and the England international remains the Blues’ number one target.\n✅ \"Declan Rice is their number one target.\" ⚒ \"West Ham were surprised Chelsea didn't make a bid in the summer.\" ➡️ \"Drinkwater, Tomori and Alonso are three big names they'd like to sell.\"@Alex_Crook says #WHUFC's Declan Rice is #CFC's number one target. pic.twitter.com/eXCxwlR3xD — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) January 4, 2021\nThe 21-year-old is admired at Stamford Bridge after proving himself at the London Stadium and breaking into the national team following his release by Chelsea as a schoolboy.\nThey want him back and West Ham were surprised that they didn’t make a formal bid in the summer.\nThe Hammers are bracing themselves for a bid from Chelsea for Rice this month or in the summer, but the Blues have to move on some of their players in order to free up funds.\nLampard is under a lot of pressure following a poor run of results, and he will be keen to make quality additions to his squad before the January transfer window shuts in order to save his job.\nRice was one of the reasons why West Ham stayed up last term, and he has remained his brilliant self this term, contributing to his side’s impressive start to 2020-21.\nThe midfielder is a key cog in manager David Moyes’ team, and the club can’t afford to lose one of their best players midway through the campaign.\nWest Ham fans will be mad at the club owners if they cash in on Rice now or in the summer, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming weeks and months.\nThe club value the youngster at around £80 million, and while it is unknown whether Chelsea are willing to meet their demands, the Hammers could be tempted to part ways with him if their valuation is met.",
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Aston Villa are planning to open talks with Marseille regarding the potential signing of Morgan Sanson, Telefoot's Julien Maynard reports.
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Aston Villa are planning to open talks with Marseille regarding the potential signing of Morgan Sanson, Telefoot’s Julien Maynard reports.
Sanson has been with Les Phoceens since January 2017 and, over the past four years, he has accumulated more than 150 appearances in all competitions.
He started the current season in good form with two goals and three assists from 10 league games before sustaining a hamstring injury last month.
Sanson returned with a cameo appearance against Paris Saint-Germain in the Trophee des Champions this week and he is now on the radar of the Villans.
Dean Smith’s side have impressed in the current league campaign and they have registered 26 points from 15 games, 11 more than they managed at the same point last term.
The likes of Jack Grealish, Anwar El Ghazi, Bertrand Traore and Ollie Watkins have impressed in the attack with a combined tally of 24 goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
They have plenty of creativity in their ranks, but Smith may be looking for a central midfielder who can create more chances for the side.
John McGinn has been decent this term with one goal and four assists, but there is the room for another player to add competition for places.
Sanson can play anywhere in the midfield. Aside from his ability to deliver key passes, he is also good defensively and has averaged two tackles per game this season.
His current contract expires in less than 18 months’ time and the Villans have the opportunity to prise him away from Marseille for a reasonable fee this month.
He is currently valued at £18 million, as per Transfermarkt.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com and Whoscored.com
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Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen is thought to be desperate to return to Tottenham this month.
According to the Sun, Eriksen wants a loan move back to north London.
The midfielder joined the Italian side a year ago for a fee of around £17 million but he has failed to establish himself as a regular starter for Inter.
The Italian outfit are now looking to cash in on the 28-year-old and they will demand a fee of around £27 million for the Danish playmaker.
SL View: Potential replacement for Alli?
It remains to be seen if the Premier League side can agree on a short term deal with the Italian side before the transfer window closes.
The 28-year-old has been out of form for a while and he has fallen down the pecking order at the Italian club.
There are no guarantees that he would make an immediate impact if he returns to Tottenham. The Londoners might have to remain patient with him and allow him to regain his form add confidence.
Furthermore, Eriksen might not be a regular starter at Tottenham if he returns to the London club this month. Spurs have Giovani lo Celso as their first-choice attacking midfielder.
Eriksen could be another midfield option for them especially if Dele Alli decides to move on.
The Spurs midfielder is keen on leaving the club on loan this month and Eriksen could be his replacement in the short term.
There is no doubt that Eriksen was a top-class player for Spurs in the past but he is not at that level anymore. Spurs will have to play him into form and that could prove to be difficult at this stage of the season, especially when Mourinho has Lamela, Lo Celso etc at his disposal.
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"Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen is thought to be desperate to return to Tottenham this month.\nAccording to the Sun, Eriksen wants a loan move back to north London.\nThe midfielder joined the Italian side a year ago for a fee of around £17 million but he has failed to establish himself as a regular starter for Inter.\nThe Italian outfit are now looking to cash in on the 28-year-old and they will demand a fee of around £27 million for the Danish playmaker.\nSL View: Potential replacement for Alli?\nIt remains to be seen if the Premier League side can agree on a short term deal with the Italian side before the transfer window closes.\nThe 28-year-old has been out of form for a while and he has fallen down the pecking order at the Italian club.\nThere are no guarantees that he would make an immediate impact if he returns to Tottenham. The Londoners might have to remain patient with him and allow him to regain his form add confidence.\nFurthermore, Eriksen might not be a regular starter at Tottenham if he returns to the London club this month. Spurs have Giovani lo Celso as their first-choice attacking midfielder.\nEriksen could be another midfield option for them especially if Dele Alli decides to move on.\nThe Spurs midfielder is keen on leaving the club on loan this month and Eriksen could be his replacement in the short term.\nThere is no doubt that Eriksen was a top-class player for Spurs in the past but he is not at that level anymore. Spurs will have to play him into form and that could prove to be difficult at this stage of the season, especially when Mourinho has Lamela, Lo Celso etc at his disposal.",
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Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Michael Olise.
According to reports from The Sun, Leeds and Crystal Palace are interested in signing exciting Reading midfielder Michael Olise in the January transfer window.
The 19-year-old is seen as one of the hottest young prospects outside the Premier League, and it seems the two Premier League clubs are vying for his signature.
The former Chelsea youngster has been in red-hot form this season, having scored four goals and provided six assists for Reading.
Leeds previously tried to sign the France 18-year-old international, and they remain keen on signing him.
Many Leeds fans feel that Olise would be a smart signing for the club. Here are some of the selected tweets:
Get in there and get it done £8m is nothing for his potential — Ron (@ronaallleeds) January 3, 2021
If we get him I reckon we should give them Roberts because I reckon he would be a brilliant player there — john (@john11416514) January 3, 2021
He'll be stuck in the u23s for a while first, promising player though with alot of talent 👍 — James 🏆 (@YorkshireJAMES1) January 3, 2021
Would be great if they did that, if not one to slag of our own but really can’t take to Roberts. Olise is a different class to him — ⚓️ Andrew Hill ⚓️ (@ronhilldo) January 3, 2021
Should be all over this looks great everytime I've seen him — jamie whitfield (@whitfield_jamie) January 3, 2021
The key objective for Leeds is survival, and the Whites have done well to suggest that they should reach their objectives.
It remains to be seen whether Marcelo Bielsa would be keen to sign any player in January, but Olise would be a smart option for them.
Midfield is one area where Leeds could look to bolster. The player has an £8m release clause in his contract and Leeds should consider making a move for him.
Football Insider claimed last month that clubs like Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Monaco and Napoli have also shown an interest in the youngster, while Premier League champions Liverpool are also keen.
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"Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Michael Olise.\nAccording to reports from The Sun, Leeds and Crystal Palace are interested in signing exciting Reading midfielder Michael Olise in the January transfer window.\nThe 19-year-old is seen as one of the hottest young prospects outside the Premier League, and it seems the two Premier League clubs are vying for his signature.\nThe former Chelsea youngster has been in red-hot form this season, having scored four goals and provided six assists for Reading.\nLeeds previously tried to sign the France 18-year-old international, and they remain keen on signing him.\nMany Leeds fans feel that Olise would be a smart signing for the club. Here are some of the selected tweets:\nGet in there and get it done £8m is nothing for his potential — Ron (@ronaallleeds) January 3, 2021\nIf we get him I reckon we should give them Roberts because I reckon he would be a brilliant player there — john (@john11416514) January 3, 2021\nHe'll be stuck in the u23s for a while first, promising player though with alot of talent 👍 — James 🏆 (@YorkshireJAMES1) January 3, 2021\nWould be great if they did that, if not one to slag of our own but really can’t take to Roberts. Olise is a different class to him — ⚓️ Andrew Hill ⚓️ (@ronhilldo) January 3, 2021\nShould be all over this looks great everytime I've seen him — jamie whitfield (@whitfield_jamie) January 3, 2021\nThe key objective for Leeds is survival, and the Whites have done well to suggest that they should reach their objectives.\nIt remains to be seen whether Marcelo Bielsa would be keen to sign any player in January, but Olise would be a smart option for them.\nMidfield is one area where Leeds could look to bolster. The player has an £8m release clause in his contract and Leeds should consider making a move for him.\nFootball Insider claimed last month that clubs like Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Monaco and Napoli have also shown an interest in the youngster, while Premier League champions Liverpool are also keen.",
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Gary Lineker reacts as Jurgen Klopp aims dig at Manchester United
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Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool were denied a clear penalty as the Reds suffered a 1-0 defeat against Southampton at St Mary’s on Monday night.
Former Liverpool striker Danny Ings scored the only goal of the match inside the opening two minutes, as the Reds’ Premier League title defence suffered a massive setback.
There were two instances in the game that Liverpool felt the decision didn’t go in their favour. First, Georginio Wijnaldum had a shot blocked by the hand of Jack Stephens, and secondly, Sadio Mane went down under a challenge from Kyle Walker-Peters.
Klopp felt that the handball was a clear penalty while the German was also unhappy with the treatment Mane received from the referee, Andre Marriner.
Although the Reds boss suggested that he is not looking for excuses, he couldn’t help but vent out his frustration by comparing his side’s lack of good fortune in getting penalties with that of rivals Manchester United. It’s a fact that the Red Devils have won more penalties in two years than Klopp’s Liverpool had managed in five and a half years.
Popular football pundit Gary Lineker took to Twitter to react to Klopp’s comment, saying – “Bullets fired. If I was a fan of @ManUt I’d take that as a massive compliment.”
Bullets fired. If I was a fan of @ManUtd I’d take that as a massive compliment. https://t.co/HHNVZEOQ8y — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 4, 2021
Despite Liverpool’s second defeat of the season, the Reds remain top of the table on goal difference but have taken only two points from their past three games.
Interestingly, both the Manchester clubs will overtake Liverpool if they win their games in hand.
Liverpool were below par throughout the game. Klopp may regret his decision to start with Jordan Henderson in defence, he should now be more worried about the performance of the from three. Mohamed Salah failed to have a shot on target, as did fellow forward Robert Firmino.
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"Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool were denied a clear penalty as the Reds suffered a 1-0 defeat against Southampton at St Mary’s on Monday night.\nFormer Liverpool striker Danny Ings scored the only goal of the match inside the opening two minutes, as the Reds’ Premier League title defence suffered a massive setback.\nThere were two instances in the game that Liverpool felt the decision didn’t go in their favour. First, Georginio Wijnaldum had a shot blocked by the hand of Jack Stephens, and secondly, Sadio Mane went down under a challenge from Kyle Walker-Peters.\nKlopp felt that the handball was a clear penalty while the German was also unhappy with the treatment Mane received from the referee, Andre Marriner.\nAlthough the Reds boss suggested that he is not looking for excuses, he couldn’t help but vent out his frustration by comparing his side’s lack of good fortune in getting penalties with that of rivals Manchester United. It’s a fact that the Red Devils have won more penalties in two years than Klopp’s Liverpool had managed in five and a half years.\nPopular football pundit Gary Lineker took to Twitter to react to Klopp’s comment, saying – “Bullets fired. If I was a fan of @ManUt I’d take that as a massive compliment.”\nBullets fired. If I was a fan of @ManUtd I’d take that as a massive compliment. https://t.co/HHNVZEOQ8y — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) January 4, 2021\nDespite Liverpool’s second defeat of the season, the Reds remain top of the table on goal difference but have taken only two points from their past three games.\nInterestingly, both the Manchester clubs will overtake Liverpool if they win their games in hand.\nLiverpool were below par throughout the game. Klopp may regret his decision to start with Jordan Henderson in defence, he should now be more worried about the performance of the from three. Mohamed Salah failed to have a shot on target, as did fellow forward Robert Firmino.",
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Report: Liverpool plotting loan move for New York Red Bulls centre-back Aaron Long
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According to Football Insider, Liverpool are looking to sign New York Red Bulls centre-back Aaron Long on loan before the January transfer window closes on Monday.
The United States international is available on a three-month short-term loan with no option to buy as the Major League Soccer season is currently on hold until April as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is keen on doing a deal.
Sportslens View
Liverpool are currently stripped to their bare bones at the back, with recent injuries to Fabinho and Joel Matip further compounding their woes.
While last night’s 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur got their title defence back on track, failure to strengthen at the back this month could prove costly going forward.
Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez could both remain out of action until towards the end of the campaign, and a move for Long could help boost their defence and make a huge difference.
The 28-year-old stands at an impressive 6ft 2in and has played 135 games for the MLS giants.
He boasts the necessary experience and has established himself as a starter for his country, earning 18 caps so far.
Long was close to moving to the Premier League in the summer of 2019 to join West Ham United.
However, he was not able to obtain a work permit as he had not earned the required number of caps that qualified him for one.
He wanted to join the Hammers in order to fulfil his dream of playing in the EPL, but a move fell through.
However, he now qualifies for a work permit and Liverpool could give him the chance to finally see his wish come to fruition.
While the duo of Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips have provided decent cover for Klopp’s side thus far, they do not have the experience and quality to be trusted with the job for the remainder of the campaign, and a new signing could do the team a world of good.
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"According to Football Insider, Liverpool are looking to sign New York Red Bulls centre-back Aaron Long on loan before the January transfer window closes on Monday.\nThe United States international is available on a three-month short-term loan with no option to buy as the Major League Soccer season is currently on hold until April as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is keen on doing a deal.\nSportslens View\nLiverpool are currently stripped to their bare bones at the back, with recent injuries to Fabinho and Joel Matip further compounding their woes.\nWhile last night’s 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur got their title defence back on track, failure to strengthen at the back this month could prove costly going forward.\nVirgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez could both remain out of action until towards the end of the campaign, and a move for Long could help boost their defence and make a huge difference.\nThe 28-year-old stands at an impressive 6ft 2in and has played 135 games for the MLS giants.\nHe boasts the necessary experience and has established himself as a starter for his country, earning 18 caps so far.\nLong was close to moving to the Premier League in the summer of 2019 to join West Ham United.\nHowever, he was not able to obtain a work permit as he had not earned the required number of caps that qualified him for one.\nHe wanted to join the Hammers in order to fulfil his dream of playing in the EPL, but a move fell through.\nHowever, he now qualifies for a work permit and Liverpool could give him the chance to finally see his wish come to fruition.\nWhile the duo of Rhys Williams and Nat Phillips have provided decent cover for Klopp’s side thus far, they do not have the experience and quality to be trusted with the job for the remainder of the campaign, and a new signing could do the team a world of good.",
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Sky Sports: West Ham interested in Hee-Chan Hwang
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According to Sky Sports journalist, Kaveh Solhekol, West Ham United are looking to make a few signings towards the end of the January transfer window.
Along with signing Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United, one of the players the Hammers are currently looking at is South Korean striker Hee-Chan Hwang.
West Ham are looking to sign a striker this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax.
The Hammers have been linked with a host of strikers this month, and Solhekol has claimed that the West Ham board are ready to back David Moyes with funds this month.
He claims that the final decision rests with Moyes who due to the pandemic hasn’t been able to personally scout the players the club has targeted this month. Moyes is not willing to make a panic buy and he feels he can still manage with the squad he has got.
However, the Hammers board are ready to back their manager and they are happy to do a deal for the South Korean.
🗣"The message from the board is they will back Moyes"@SkyKaveh runs through the latest on West Ham's attempt to sign RB Leipzig's Hwang Hee-chan & Manchester United's Jesse Lingard on loan pic.twitter.com/FWQolMYRZy — Football Daily (@footballdaily) January 27, 2021
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Earlier this week, Sky Sports Austria claimed that the Hammers are looking to sign the RB Leipzig striker on loan this month.
The 34-time capped South Korean international joined Leipzig in the summer from Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year contract.
He scored 45 goals in 126 appearances for Salzburg but has failed to make an impact for the German club. Hwang has managed only seven substitute appearances for Leipzig this season.
The South Korean is frustrated with lack of game time and the Bundesliga club are happy to let him go out on loan.
The 24-year-old is a versatile attacker who can also play as a left midfielder, and signing him on loan makes a lot of sense.
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"According to Sky Sports journalist, Kaveh Solhekol, West Ham United are looking to make a few signings towards the end of the January transfer window.\nAlong with signing Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United, one of the players the Hammers are currently looking at is South Korean striker Hee-Chan Hwang.\nWest Ham are looking to sign a striker this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax.\nThe Hammers have been linked with a host of strikers this month, and Solhekol has claimed that the West Ham board are ready to back David Moyes with funds this month.\nHe claims that the final decision rests with Moyes who due to the pandemic hasn’t been able to personally scout the players the club has targeted this month. Moyes is not willing to make a panic buy and he feels he can still manage with the squad he has got.\nHowever, the Hammers board are ready to back their manager and they are happy to do a deal for the South Korean.\n🗣\"The message from the board is they will back Moyes\"@SkyKaveh runs through the latest on West Ham's attempt to sign RB Leipzig's Hwang Hee-chan & Manchester United's Jesse Lingard on loan pic.twitter.com/FWQolMYRZy — Football Daily (@footballdaily) January 27, 2021\nSportslens View\nEarlier this week, Sky Sports Austria claimed that the Hammers are looking to sign the RB Leipzig striker on loan this month.\nThe 34-time capped South Korean international joined Leipzig in the summer from Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year contract.\nHe scored 45 goals in 126 appearances for Salzburg but has failed to make an impact for the German club. Hwang has managed only seven substitute appearances for Leipzig this season.\nThe South Korean is frustrated with lack of game time and the Bundesliga club are happy to let him go out on loan.\nThe 24-year-old is a versatile attacker who can also play as a left midfielder, and signing him on loan makes a lot of sense.",
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Report: Tottenham Hotspur wanted Martin Odegaard but he chose Arsenal
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According to Norwegian football journalist Arilas Ould-Saada, Tottenham Hotspur made a move to bring Martin Odegaard to North London on loan for the rest of the season, but the player chose their bitter rivals Arsenal instead.
The Norwegian international joined the Gunners temporarily from Real Madrid after struggling for playing time at the Santiago Bernabeu this term, making just nine appearances across all competitions.
Real Sociedad were also interested in bringing back Odegaard on loan after impressing last season, but he was keen to join Arsenal instead.
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Spurs are likely to end the January transfer window without any new additions, and while missing out on the 22-year-old would have been disappointing, it would not give head coach Jose Mourinho sleepless nights.
Dele Alli has been linked with a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain, but chairman Daniel Levy is not keen to sanction a deal if a replacement cannot be signed.
Tottenham were probably looking at Odegaard as a potential like-for-like replacement for the England international, and the Madrid man could have been a perfect addition to their squad.
Nevertheless, Mourinho is not short of options in attacking midfield, and the Portuguese will now be looking forward to the summer transfer window to strengthen his squad.
While Alli has not impressed him yet, the England international still has the chance of getting back into the starting XI if he can take a leaf out of Tanguy Ndombele’s books.
The Frenchman struggled under Mourinho last term but has since established himself as a key player at Spurs after working hard to meet the boss’ demands.
Arsenal would be pleased to have pipped Tottenham to Odegaard’s signature, and it will be interesting to see whether the youngster can impress in the English top-flight after struggling to force his way into manager Zinedine Zidane’s plans.
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"According to Norwegian football journalist Arilas Ould-Saada, Tottenham Hotspur made a move to bring Martin Odegaard to North London on loan for the rest of the season, but the player chose their bitter rivals Arsenal instead.\nThe Norwegian international joined the Gunners temporarily from Real Madrid after struggling for playing time at the Santiago Bernabeu this term, making just nine appearances across all competitions.\nReal Sociedad were also interested in bringing back Odegaard on loan after impressing last season, but he was keen to join Arsenal instead.\nSportslens View\nSpurs are likely to end the January transfer window without any new additions, and while missing out on the 22-year-old would have been disappointing, it would not give head coach Jose Mourinho sleepless nights.\nDele Alli has been linked with a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain, but chairman Daniel Levy is not keen to sanction a deal if a replacement cannot be signed.\nTottenham were probably looking at Odegaard as a potential like-for-like replacement for the England international, and the Madrid man could have been a perfect addition to their squad.\nNevertheless, Mourinho is not short of options in attacking midfield, and the Portuguese will now be looking forward to the summer transfer window to strengthen his squad.\nWhile Alli has not impressed him yet, the England international still has the chance of getting back into the starting XI if he can take a leaf out of Tanguy Ndombele’s books.\nThe Frenchman struggled under Mourinho last term but has since established himself as a key player at Spurs after working hard to meet the boss’ demands.\nArsenal would be pleased to have pipped Tottenham to Odegaard’s signature, and it will be interesting to see whether the youngster can impress in the English top-flight after struggling to force his way into manager Zinedine Zidane’s plans.",
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Report: Dele Alli pushing to leave Tottenham Hotspur this month
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According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is really pushing to leave the North London club before the end of the January transfer window.
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The England international has fallen out of favour with Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho, starting just one Premier League game so far this term and coming off the bench three times.
He has made just six appearances across all other competitions, and is at the risk of missing out on manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer’s European Championship if his fortunes don’t change in the second half of the season.
Alli’s chances of forcing his way back into Spurs starting line-up are as slim as they come, and it is why the 24-year-old wants to leave this month.
Paris Saint-Germain have returned for his signature after missing out on him in the summer, with their new manager Mauricio Pochettino eyeing a reunion.
Talks haven’t reached an advanced stage as Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is not keen on letting the midfield leave, but a deal could be struck in the last days of the winter transfer window should the club express a willingness to listen to offers.
While the Spurs star no doubt loves the club, he can’t afford to continue being a fringe player with his international career on the line.
A move to PSG could help him return to his best and regain his confidence, and it will be interesting to see whether the French giants will keep pushing for a move going forward.
A loan move would be suitable for the three parties involved, and talks can continue in the summer should Pochettino remain keen on holding on to him.
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"According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is really pushing to leave the North London club before the end of the January transfer window.\nSportslens View\nThe England international has fallen out of favour with Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho, starting just one Premier League game so far this term and coming off the bench three times.\nHe has made just six appearances across all other competitions, and is at the risk of missing out on manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer’s European Championship if his fortunes don’t change in the second half of the season.\nAlli’s chances of forcing his way back into Spurs starting line-up are as slim as they come, and it is why the 24-year-old wants to leave this month.\nParis Saint-Germain have returned for his signature after missing out on him in the summer, with their new manager Mauricio Pochettino eyeing a reunion.\nTalks haven’t reached an advanced stage as Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is not keen on letting the midfield leave, but a deal could be struck in the last days of the winter transfer window should the club express a willingness to listen to offers.\nWhile the Spurs star no doubt loves the club, he can’t afford to continue being a fringe player with his international career on the line.\nA move to PSG could help him return to his best and regain his confidence, and it will be interesting to see whether the French giants will keep pushing for a move going forward.\nA loan move would be suitable for the three parties involved, and talks can continue in the summer should Pochettino remain keen on holding on to him.",
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Sky Sports journalist Raphael Honigstein has commented on the possibility of Jadon Sancho moving this month, claiming it is possible, but unlikely.
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Sky Sports journalist Raphael Honigstein has played down the chances of Jadon Sancho moving away from Borussia Dortmund this January.
Sancho was part of one of the most talked-about transfer sagas last summer, with Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund failing to finalise negotiations on his touted move to the Premier League.
This appeared to have an effect on his form, as the winger failed to register a single league goal in any of his first 11 Bundesliga appearances this season. However, he has rediscovered his best form in recent weeks, scoring and assisting twice in his last three outings.
Sky’s German football expert Ralph Honigstein has commented on his form, and dampened rumours that Man Utd could be back in for the England international in the current January transfer window, claiming that a deal of that stature is more probable in the summer.
Speaking on Sky’s Transfer Talk podcast, Honigstein said: “Everybody in Dortmund knows nothing will happen in January. The player (Sancho) is not agitating for a move. There’s a very clear agreement that transfers of that magnitude at Dortmund will only happen in the summer.
“There was a big transfer announced in January a couple of years ago. That was Christian Pulisic [to Chelsea] – but even his deal was the deal for the summer.”
While Honigstein has undermined the chances of Sancho moving to the Red Devils this month, he specified that the deal was still possible if the club was willing to make a deal in January.
“No one’s stopping (Manchester) United, if they went out, and felt really confident, to say, ‘let’s do this deal now, let’s make sure we get in now’. And maybe then announce it at the end of January. That’s inherently possible.
“We just haven’t seen or heard anything to suggest that they are indeed ready and willing to come back to that negotiation at the moment.”
Another factor which may impact negotiations is Man Utd’s league position. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are top of the Premier League at the time of writing, two points clear of rivals Man City in second having played a game more.
This may make them less desperate for quality additions, given that their current squad has proven to be capable of mounting a title charge. On the other hand, it may make Man Utd more inclined to spend in an attempt to push for the trophy.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will be reluctant to sell any of their most valuable assets mid-season. The Black and Yellows sit in fourth place, seven points off the top. Letting key players go in January will almost certainly end their title hopes, and could cost them a Champions League place.
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"Sky Sports journalist Raphael Honigstein has played down the chances of Jadon Sancho moving away from Borussia Dortmund this January.\nSancho was part of one of the most talked-about transfer sagas last summer, with Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund failing to finalise negotiations on his touted move to the Premier League.\nThis appeared to have an effect on his form, as the winger failed to register a single league goal in any of his first 11 Bundesliga appearances this season. However, he has rediscovered his best form in recent weeks, scoring and assisting twice in his last three outings.\nSky’s German football expert Ralph Honigstein has commented on his form, and dampened rumours that Man Utd could be back in for the England international in the current January transfer window, claiming that a deal of that stature is more probable in the summer.\nSpeaking on Sky’s Transfer Talk podcast, Honigstein said: “Everybody in Dortmund knows nothing will happen in January. The player (Sancho) is not agitating for a move. There’s a very clear agreement that transfers of that magnitude at Dortmund will only happen in the summer.\n“There was a big transfer announced in January a couple of years ago. That was Christian Pulisic [to Chelsea] – but even his deal was the deal for the summer.”\nWhile Honigstein has undermined the chances of Sancho moving to the Red Devils this month, he specified that the deal was still possible if the club was willing to make a deal in January.\n“No one’s stopping (Manchester) United, if they went out, and felt really confident, to say, ‘let’s do this deal now, let’s make sure we get in now’. And maybe then announce it at the end of January. That’s inherently possible.\n“We just haven’t seen or heard anything to suggest that they are indeed ready and willing to come back to that negotiation at the moment.”\nAnother factor which may impact negotiations is Man Utd’s league position. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are top of the Premier League at the time of writing, two points clear of rivals Man City in second having played a game more.\nThis may make them less desperate for quality additions, given that their current squad has proven to be capable of mounting a title charge. On the other hand, it may make Man Utd more inclined to spend in an attempt to push for the trophy.\nMeanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will be reluctant to sell any of their most valuable assets mid-season. The Black and Yellows sit in fourth place, seven points off the top. Letting key players go in January will almost certainly end their title hopes, and could cost them a Champions League place.",
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The shortlist for the Premier League Manager of the Month award for December has been revealed, with four top flight managers up for the gong.
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The four-man shortlist for the Premier League Manager of the Month prize has been announced.
The award, won in November by Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho, recognises the manager who achieved the most success with their side in the Premier League over the past month.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
It’s been a varied December for Solskjaer at Manchester United. On the European stage, it was a disaster, as his side lost to Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig to crash out of the Champions League at the group stage.
In the league, however, it’s been a smashing success. The Red Devils picked up 14 points from six games, reigniting their title hopes as they caught up to Liverpool.
Carlo Ancelotti
Ancelotti will be looking to collect his second Manager of the Month award of the season, having already scooped the prize in September.
Everton’s strong start was derailed by a run of four defeats in five, but Ancelotti soon turned it around with a magnificent December. The Toffees began the month with a draw at Burnley, before winning the next four on the trot, including triumphs against Champions League challengers Chelsea and Leicester City.
Dean Smith
Aston Villa fans would have been hoping for an improvement following last season’s narrow survival, but I doubt any of them could’ve expected something like this.
Smith has got his side playing excellent football and getting results. December was no exception to this, winning three and drawing two from five games, conceding just once.
Sean Dyche
After accumulating just one point in their opening six games, things were looking bleak for Burnley. However, the Clarets have turned things around in recent weeks, and now look on course for another season of consolidation.
In the last month, Dyche’s men got 11 points from six outings, losing just once to Leeds United while defeating Arsenal, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United.
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"The four-man shortlist for the Premier League Manager of the Month prize has been announced.\nThe award, won in November by Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho, recognises the manager who achieved the most success with their side in the Premier League over the past month.\nOle Gunnar Solskjaer\nIt’s been a varied December for Solskjaer at Manchester United. On the European stage, it was a disaster, as his side lost to Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig to crash out of the Champions League at the group stage.\nIn the league, however, it’s been a smashing success. The Red Devils picked up 14 points from six games, reigniting their title hopes as they caught up to Liverpool.\nCarlo Ancelotti\nAncelotti will be looking to collect his second Manager of the Month award of the season, having already scooped the prize in September.\nEverton’s strong start was derailed by a run of four defeats in five, but Ancelotti soon turned it around with a magnificent December. The Toffees began the month with a draw at Burnley, before winning the next four on the trot, including triumphs against Champions League challengers Chelsea and Leicester City.\nDean Smith\nAston Villa fans would have been hoping for an improvement following last season’s narrow survival, but I doubt any of them could’ve expected something like this.\nSmith has got his side playing excellent football and getting results. December was no exception to this, winning three and drawing two from five games, conceding just once.\nSean Dyche\nAfter accumulating just one point in their opening six games, things were looking bleak for Burnley. However, the Clarets have turned things around in recent weeks, and now look on course for another season of consolidation.\nIn the last month, Dyche’s men got 11 points from six outings, losing just once to Leeds United while defeating Arsenal, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United.",
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Marcelo Bielsa has said in the post-match press conference after a 2-1 win over Newcastle United that he is concerned with Diego Llorente after the Spaniard picked up yet another injury.
The 27-year-old defender was forced off early on with a hamstring problem against the Magpies at St James’ Park in the Premier League clash on Tuesday.
Bielsa commented after the match that he is worried about Llorente’s mental condition. He said, as quoted by Leeds Live: “He has a similar problem to the one he had before. It’s a problem for him, for us, for all of us.
“In this moment, what worries me is Diego’s state of mind, given the succession of injuries he has had. It’s natural that he’s sad because of this now and we share that sadness.”
SL View
The Spaniard – who joined in the summer transfer window from Real Sociedad for a fee of £18 illionm – has endured a nightmare campaign so far.
He has suffered numerous injuries in the opening few months and has managed only two Premier League games for Leeds in 2020-21.
First, he picked up a muscle injury whilst on international duty with Spain that kept him out for a while.
Llorente – who is on £22k-per-week deal at Elland Road – made his first start against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge replacing the injured Robin Koch, but he suffered an injury during that game as well.
He finally made his return against the Magpies after sharpening his fitness with the Under-23s. However, the Spaniard has now picked up a hamstring injury and he is expected to be out for a while.
The injury to Llorente is a huge blow for Leeds who are already without Koch. He is a top-quality defender who has a strong physical presence at the back, and it is sad that he is sidelined once again.
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"Marcelo Bielsa has said in the post-match press conference after a 2-1 win over Newcastle United that he is concerned with Diego Llorente after the Spaniard picked up yet another injury.\nThe 27-year-old defender was forced off early on with a hamstring problem against the Magpies at St James’ Park in the Premier League clash on Tuesday.\nBielsa commented after the match that he is worried about Llorente’s mental condition. He said, as quoted by Leeds Live: “He has a similar problem to the one he had before. It’s a problem for him, for us, for all of us.\n“In this moment, what worries me is Diego’s state of mind, given the succession of injuries he has had. It’s natural that he’s sad because of this now and we share that sadness.”\nSL View\nThe Spaniard – who joined in the summer transfer window from Real Sociedad for a fee of £18 illionm – has endured a nightmare campaign so far.\nHe has suffered numerous injuries in the opening few months and has managed only two Premier League games for Leeds in 2020-21.\nFirst, he picked up a muscle injury whilst on international duty with Spain that kept him out for a while.\nLlorente – who is on £22k-per-week deal at Elland Road – made his first start against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge replacing the injured Robin Koch, but he suffered an injury during that game as well.\nHe finally made his return against the Magpies after sharpening his fitness with the Under-23s. However, the Spaniard has now picked up a hamstring injury and he is expected to be out for a while.\nThe injury to Llorente is a huge blow for Leeds who are already without Koch. He is a top-quality defender who has a strong physical presence at the back, and it is sad that he is sidelined once again.",
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Rangers picked up a 5-0 win over Ross County in the Scottish Premiership yesterday and Steven Gerrard’s side are now 23 points clear at the top of the table.
Ryan Kent, Filip Helander, Joe Aribo, Ryan Jack and Connor Goldson scored to give the home side a thumping win.
However, the fans were particularly impressed with the display of midfielder Ianis Hagi.
The 22-year-old playmaker was lively throughout the game and he was a constant threat to the County defence.
The midfielder managed to create a goal for his teammates yesterday and he was arguably the best player on the pitch. His assist for Ryan Jack’s goal was one of the standout moments of the match.
Hagi could have scored himself but he was denied by the post.
The youngster still has a lot of room for improvement but he continues to impress every week and the fans will be hoping that he can fulfil his potential at Ibrox in the coming seasons.
The Romanian has been highly impressive this season and he has three goals and nine assists to his name in just 14 league starts so far. Hagi has been his side’s main source of creativity alongside Ryan Kent this season.
Some Rangers fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Hagi’s performance and here is what they had to say.
Ianis Hagi again with a superb performance 👏👏👏👏 — Alex (@alegil2101) January 23, 2021
Im sorry but hagi has been fantastic today! — Laura 💙 (@Ljt10x) January 23, 2021
My love for Ianis Hagi grows game by game, gets booted up and down the park by the cloggers in our league and just gets up and gets on. 👏🏻 and as for Steven Davies 😍 class as per! — Ally Stewart (@AllyStewart1989) January 23, 2021
Hagi has been fantastic at working back today. Similarly, Morelos not on the scoresheet but with perhaps his best team performance in a long time. — West End Bluenose (@WestEndBluenose) January 23, 2021
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Report: David Moyes keen to sign Boulaye Dia for West Ham
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According to reports from Eurosport, West Ham manager David Moyes is ‘keen to sign’ Reims forward Boulaye Dia this month.
It is an open secret that the Hammers are in need to sign a striker this month after Sebastien Haller left the club to join Ajax.
The Hammers have been linked with a host of strikers including Eddie Nketiah and Josh King, but Dia has emerged as a ‘realistic’ target for them.
The report claims that an enquiry was made on Wednesday, and now the Hammers are ‘moving ahead with interest’ for the exciting striker. They are expected to follow up with an offer of £15 million to land him.
SL View – exciting striker
Dia is an exciting striker who is enjoying a fine campaign in the French league.
The 24-year-old forward has scored 12 goals from 17 Ligue 1 appearances this season, and he would be a superb replacement for Haller.
He is a mobile forward and has been identified as more suited to West Ham.
Moyes was initially looking for a striker with a proven experience in the Premier League, but West Ham are finding difficulty in luring targets like King and Olivier Giroud.
RB Salzburg’s Zambian forward Patson Daka is among others who have been heavily linked with the Hammers. However, Salzburg are demanding a fee in the region of £20m which West Ham are unwilling to pay.
West Ham have moved to ninth in the Premier League following their 1-0 win against Burnley. Michail Antonio scored the only goal of the match for the Hammers.
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Report: Tottenham Hotspur keen on January move for Beijing Guoan centre-back Kim Min-jae
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According to the Mirror, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on moving for the signature of Beijing Guoan centre-back Kim Min-jae before the end of this month after failing to land him during the summer transfer window.
Spurs wanted to sign the South Korean international following the departure of Jan Vertonghen, but they went after Joe Rodon instead.
Chelsea have now registered interest in recruiting the services of Min-jae, and that has kept the North Londoners on their toes.
Sportslens View
Jose Mourinho’s men have shipped just 16 goals in 17 Premier League games this term – the second lowest in the top-flight – but they could do with more steel at the back, and are looking to strengthen the department by signing the Asian star.
Min-jae stands at 6ft 3in and is nicknamed ‘the monster’ as a result of his huge stature.
He is excellent on the ball and could help improve Spurs defensively given his quality and massive potential.
He has a year left on his current contract and Guoan are ready to cash in on him after failing to do so last summer.
Everton were also interested in signing Min-jae during the last transfer window, with his quick feet, long passing, reading of the game and aggression impressing the Toffees scouts.
However, a move did not work out and he remained in China.
The centre-back is keen to move to England, and reuniting with his international teammate Heung-min Son at Tottenham could be very appealing to him.
The Spurs winger reportedly told the club’s hierarchy about signing the defender last summer, and he could play a key role in helping to get a deal over the line in the coming days.
Tottenham have slipped up in recent weeks and are no longer seen as title contenders despite spending some time at the top of the league table.
Landing a top centre-back could help get their season back on track, and whether a firm move for Min-jae is on the cards remains to be seen.
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Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, whose contract expires next summer.
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Paris Saint-Germain are back in for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to a report by Italian website Calciomercato.
Donnarumma made his professional debut in October 2015, aged just 16. Shortly afterwards, he established himself as the number one goalkeeper at AC Milan, and soon became one of the most sought after youngsters in the world.
Still just 21 years old, the Italian is one of Serie A’s finest goalkeepers, attracting attention from some of the world’s biggest clubs.
One of those clubs is PSG, who are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in the Rossoneri stopper, as told by Calciomercato.
Donnarumma’s contract expires in June 2021, leaving him available to speak to other clubs from now on. However, the Daily Mail claimed back in November that the Italian intends to stay at the San Siro.
If he does move to the Parc des Princes, he may have to be patient before breaking into the starting XI due to the form of Keylor Navas. Despite his age, the Costa Rican has proven that he still has plenty left to offer at the top level.
Les Parisiens have not made a perfect start to life in the 2020/21 campaign. They currently sit in third place in Ligue 1, one point behind Lyon and Lille. This form caused manager Thomas Tuchel to lose his job, despite guiding them to a domestic treble and a Champions League final just a few months earlier.
In contrast, AC Milan have been flying in the league, still remaining unbeaten since the start of the season. They find themselves top of Serie A, one point clear of Inter in second, and ten ahead of last season’s champions Juventus.
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According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are interested in signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero this summer.
The Argentine international would be available for free as his contract with the Premier League outfit expires at the end of the season.
Barca are currently struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic and Aguero would be a short-term replacement for Luis Suarez until they can make a move for a younger striker like Lautaro Martinez or Erling Braut Haaland.
The Blaugrana are also hoping that the 32-year-old’s friendship with talisman Lionel Messi will persuade the latter to stay at the club.
Sportslens View
Injuries have often affected Aguero which is probably a key reason why he doesn’t have 200 Premier League goals yet.
He has made just nine appearances this season, of which only two have been starts.
He has scored twice with both goals coming in the Champions League, against Porto and Marseille. Over a year has passed since Aguero last scored in the Premier League.
Things have gone from bad to worse for the 32-year-old as he tested positive for COVID-19.
It seems like Aguero’s City career could be over by the end of the season and a number of clubs may well be interested in his signature.
Barca haven’t signed a striker since the departure of Suarez with Messi, Antoine Griezmann and Martin Braithwaite being deployed in the centre-forward position.
The club are in need of a proper No.9 and Aguero could be a decent addition to their team. Given his contractual situation, the Blaugrana may not even have to pay a transfer fee.
The problem with Aguero is that he is injury prone. Given his age, Barca most likely won’t see him as a long-term signing. However, his experience could be very useful to the team.
Messi’s current contract with the La Liga club ends this summer and it goes without saying that the club will want to see him sign a new deal. Aguero’s arrival might convince his compatriot to do so.
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Report: Everton and Bournemouth talking about a swap deal for Joshua King
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According to The Sun, Everton and English Championship outfit Bournemouth are talking about a swap deal that will see Norwegian striker Joshua King move to Goodison Park before the end of the January transfer window.
The Cherries want either young centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite or out-of-favour right-back Jonjoe Kenny in return, and are also hoping to get some cash from the deal as the 28-year-old enters the last six months of his contract.
Everton are long-term admirers of King, who came very close to sealing a return to Manchester United last January, and are keen to strengthen their attack in the coming days.
The Bournemouth star is also wanted by West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion and Newcastle United, and he is expected to be back in the top-flight this month or in the summer.
Everton have Dominic Calvert-Lewin as their first-choice striker, and while the England international has hit 14 goals in 19 appearances this term, he is currently on a six-game barren run in the Premier League and could do with some quality competition.
Cenk Tosun scored in yesterday’s 2-1 win over Rotherham in the F.A Cup third round, but the Turkey international could still leave before the end of the month if he doesn’t get enough chances in the league.
King would be a fine addition to give Calvert-Lewin fierce competition and quality cover, and his ability to also play on the wing would come in very handy.
The Bournemouth star bagged 42 goals in five seasons in the top-flight, but is currently unsettled at the Vitality Stadium and is without a goal in eight Championship appearances so far this term.
King could be keen to return to the EPL right now, but he may yet wait until the end of the season to leave for free.
Bournemouth would prefer the former option, and Everton could be willing to use Kenny as a makeweight in any deal.
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RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann has warned German giants Bayern Munich that his side are not ready to give up in the title race.
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RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann has come out with some fighting talk ahead of the impending Bundesliga title race.
Die Roten Bullen are currently in second place, four points off Bayern Munich at the top of the table. Also in the title race are Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund in third and fourth respectively.
Recently dropped points against Wolfsburg and Dortmund have seen Leipzig lose ground on the Bavarians. However, manager Julian Nagelsmann has insisted that his side will push Bayern all the way to the wire this season.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Mainz, as quoted by the Express Tribune, the 33-year-old said: “We are still within striking distance (of Bayern) and want to keep attacking.”
Leipzig are still looking for the first piece of silverware in their history. They came closest in the 2016/17 and 2018/19 campaigns, first finishing second in the league, then losing in the final of the DFP Pokal – both times losing out to Bayern. Nagelsmann’s side also reached the Champions League semi-finals last season, before being knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain.
Toppling Bayern would be an incredible feat. The Bavarians have won the last eight Bundesliga titles in a row; aside from in the 2018/19 campaign, all of these titles were won by a margin of at least ten points.
However, Hansi Flick’s treble winning side aren’t looking as strong this time around. You’d have to go back to October’s 5-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt to find the last time Bayern won a league game by more than one goal without falling behind.
Flick has admitted his concerns about their recent form, stating that “it’s been a long time” since they comfortably won a game.
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West Bromwich Albion are looking into a potential loan deal for Angers striker Stephane Bahoken with the option to buy in the summer.
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West Bromwich Albion are looking into a potential loan deal for Angers striker Stephane Bahoken with the option to buy in the summer, Football Insider reports.
The Baggies recently registered a much-needed win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Black Country derby, but they are still five points adrift of safety in the Premier League.
Sam Allardyce’s side are on the hunt for a new striker this month and it has been revealed that Bahoken is one of the players on the club’s radar.
Agent Paul Tait has been tasked with brokering a deal for the 28-year-old striker and he has confirmed that Allardyce is weighing up a loan move for Bahoken.
“I have spoken to Sam about Stephane and he admitted he is on their list as they look to bring in a new striker this month,” He told Football Insider.
The Cameroon international is reportedly available on a free loan with the option to buy, if the Baggies are able to avoid relegation from the top-flight.
SL View:
The Baggies have struggled to find the back of the net regularly this term and they have scored only 14 times from 18 games.
Of late, centre-back Semi Ajayi has been the game changer for them with headed goals against the likes of Liverpool and Wolves.
Hence, they need to freshen up things up front and Bahoken could improve their fortunes in the final third of the pitch.
The experienced striker registered five goals in his first 10 Ligue 1 games this term, but has failed to score in the next seven matches.
With Karlan Grant out for another four weeks with a fractured foot, Allardyce will want at least one addition up front and Bahoken could prove a decent signing on loan.
Premier League clubs are permitted to register a maximum of two loan players at any one time and the Baggies currently have both slots occupied.
Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher and Benfica’s Filip Krovinovic have filled the spots, but the latter appears set to return to his parent club.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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Manchester United Have been linked with a move for the Bundesliga midfielder Christoph Baumgartner.
Apparently, the Red Devils are keeping tabs on the 21-year-old Austrian midfielder who has made quite an impression in the German League this season.
As per the Sun, United could move for him in the summer. The report claims that the player has a contract until 2023 and he has a price tag of £16 million.
A summer bid for Baumgartner seems ‘most likely’ as per Sun.
SL View: Potential replacement for Pogba?
Baumgartner can operate as a central midfielder as well as an attacking midfielder and he could prove to be a quality long term addition to United’s squad.
French international Paul Pogba has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford at the end of this season and Baumgartner could be a quality alternative.
The Austrian will add goals and assists to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side and his versatility will be an added bonus for the Premier League giants. The player has been likened to the former Premier League star Michael Ballack because of his playing style.
The 21-year-old is good in the air and likes to drive forward with the ball. His ability to link up with the attackers through one-touch passing and flair will help the Red Devils break down deep defences.
The midfielder has five goals and seven assists to his name in all competitions for Hoffenheim this season and the German club will look to demand a premium if United come calling for him in the summer.
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Leicester City sit top of the league, prompting a debate over whether they are better now than they were five years ago when they won the title.
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In the 2015/16 season, Leicester City pulled off one of the most incredible underdog stories that football has ever seen.
Having narrowly avoided relegation in the previous season, Claudio Ranieri guided the Midlands club to the Premier League title, finishing ten points clear of Arsenal in second.
Five years on, the Foxes are back at the summit of English football, sitting one point ahead of Manchester United at the time of writing. A 2-0 home victory over Chelsea gave them their 12th win of the season at the halfway mark.
This has raised the question: is this current side better than the one that lifted the trophy? Leicester legend Gary Lineker has weighed in with his thoughts, claiming that the present team is superior.
This is a better side with more depth and tactically much more flexible, but the opposition is currently significantly stronger. https://t.co/FKLc4x5VXp — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) January 19, 2021
So, how do the two teams compare? Here’s a starting XI made from Leicester’s current squad, and their title-winning 2015/16 roster.
Kasper Schmeichel (GK) – Nice and easy choice, this one. Schmeichel is one of just seven players from the Foxes’ 15/16 squad to still be at the club, and one of only two who are still regular starters. The Denmark international recently hit 400 appearances for the club.
Timothy Castagne (RB) – In the absence of Ricardo Pereira, new arrival Castagne has stepped in and made an impression, scoring on his debut and assisting two having missed several matches through injury.
While Danny Simpson performed admirably five years ago, he can’t match up to a player of Castagne’s quality.
Wesley Fofana (CB) – Signed from Saint-Etienne in the summer in a deal worth up to €40 million, the youngster has been an instant hit at the King Power Stadium, establishing himself as one of the most promising defenders in the league.
Wes Morgan (CB) – Completing the Wes partnership is title-winning captain Wes Morgan. The Jamaican was rock-solid alongside Robert Huth, conceding just 36 goals all season. Only Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United conceded fewer that campaign.
Christian Fuchs (LB) – James Justin may have been a revelation at left-back this season, but perhaps the naturally left-sided Christian Fuchs is the better option in this case.
The Austrian took a few weeks to break into Ranieri’s starting XI, but once he was in, he never looked like being dropped. He ranked highly in the division’s tackles and interceptions statistics, and recorded four assists throughout the campaign.
N’Golo Kante (CDM) – It feels harsh to leave Wilfred Ndidi out, but Kante simply can’t be overlooked.
Coming for a fee of about £5m that summer, Kante quickly rose to prominence with his energy and ball-winning ability. The little Frenchman was nominated for PFA Player of the Year, and won the award a season later at Chelsea.
Youri Tielemans (CM) – During his time under Brendan Rodgers, the Belgian has gone from FIFA 14 Career Mode legend to one of the league’s brightest midfielders. Good on the ball, composed, and capable of registering goals and assists, the former Monaco man has proven to be a fantastic signing.
James Maddison (CM) – After signing from Norwich for a significant sum, Maddison has had a somewhat mixed time at Leicester. He has often showed flashes of brilliance, but can be prone to inconsistency.
The England international has enjoyed a top-class spell lately, scoring five and assisting two in his last eight outings. If he can keep this up, then he will surely be in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2020 squad.
Riyad Mahrez (RW) – What an absolute joy to watch this man was back in 2015/16.
The Algerian was marvellous in the Foxes’ title-winning campaign. His 17 goals and 11 assists were enough to see him scoop the PFA Player of the Year award.
Jamie Vardy (ST) – Another no brainer, as veteran forward Jamie Vardy makes it into the side. The former non-league man bagged 24 Premier League goals in 2015/16. Five years on, and he has shown no signs of slowing down, winning the Golden Boot a few months ago.
Harvey Barnes (LW) – Mark Albrighton can consider himself unlucky to miss out on this team, given that he is one of the few who still remains at the club from their champions.
However, Harvey Barnes has come to the fore this season with several top-class displays, scoring six goals in his 15 starts, earning an England cap along the way.
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AC Milan have become the latest club to be linked with Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, although it could depend on their pursuit of Mohamed Simakan.
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AC Milan have become the latest club to take an interest in Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, according to the Guardian.
The 23-year-old, who has one cap for England, spent his youth days at Chelsea before making his professional debut on the final day of the 2015/16 season.
After loan spells at Brighton and Hove Albion, Hull City and Derby County, Tomori broke into the Chelsea first team in the 2019/20 campaign, making 22 appearances in all competitions following the club’s transfer ban.
However, the Canada-born defender has struggled for regular playing time this term, playing just 45 league minutes. Manager Frank Lampard has generally preferred the partnership of Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma at the heart of defence.
Lampard recently confirmed that the centre-back could be on his way out on loan in the January transfer window, with the likes of Leeds United and Everton named as possible destinations.
And now, according to the Guardian, Milan are the latest club to express their interest in the England international.
The Rossoneri have been flying this season, currently sitting three points clear at the top of Serie A having lost just once. However, reinforcements will be necessary if they wish to sustain their title charge and compete in knockout tournaments.
Their move for Tomori will likely depend on the outcome of their pursuit of French defender Mohamed Simakan.
The Strasbourg man has been heavily linked with Stefano Pioli’s side for a while. However, recent reports suggest that RB Leipzig are ready to compete for the player’s signature. Milan may not have enough to tempt Simakan away from the Champions League semi-finalists.
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According to transfer expert and popular journalist, Nicolo Schira, Liverpool striker Divock Origi could leave the Anfield club in the January transfer window.
Schira claims that the Belgian striker has been offered to Inter Milan on loan.
SL View
Origi has been at Liverpool since 2014, scoring 35 goals in 150 games in all competitions.
He scored the famous winner against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final at Anfield in 2018-19 while scoring some important goals in the Premier League last season as the Reds went on to lift the title after 30 years.
This season he has played a peripheral role and has managed only three Premier League appearances thus far.
Origi has dropped down the pecking order at the club behind Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota, but the 25-year-old could still play an important role this season.
A move to Inter Milan hardly makes sense. Inter have the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez, Lautaro Martinez and Andrea Pinamonti as centre-forward options, and Origi would struggle to get games at San Siro as well.
The only way Inter can sign him this month is if Liverpool do not ask any loan transfer fee for Origi who is on £49,500-per-week wages at the club.
Inter could offload Christian Eriksen this month which could free up space and wages for a potential new arrival.
Origi is a good squad player for the Reds and they haven’t reached the stage where he is considered as surplus to requirements. It’s unlikely that the Champions will offer the striker to a club to take him on loan.
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"According to transfer expert and popular journalist, Nicolo Schira, Liverpool striker Divock Origi could leave the Anfield club in the January transfer window.\nSchira claims that the Belgian striker has been offered to Inter Milan on loan.\nSL View\nOrigi has been at Liverpool since 2014, scoring 35 goals in 150 games in all competitions.\nHe scored the famous winner against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final at Anfield in 2018-19 while scoring some important goals in the Premier League last season as the Reds went on to lift the title after 30 years.\nThis season he has played a peripheral role and has managed only three Premier League appearances thus far.\nOrigi has dropped down the pecking order at the club behind Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota, but the 25-year-old could still play an important role this season.\nA move to Inter Milan hardly makes sense. Inter have the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez, Lautaro Martinez and Andrea Pinamonti as centre-forward options, and Origi would struggle to get games at San Siro as well.\nThe only way Inter can sign him this month is if Liverpool do not ask any loan transfer fee for Origi who is on £49,500-per-week wages at the club.\nInter could offload Christian Eriksen this month which could free up space and wages for a potential new arrival.\nOrigi is a good squad player for the Reds and they haven’t reached the stage where he is considered as surplus to requirements. It’s unlikely that the Champions will offer the striker to a club to take him on loan.",
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Former Newcastle United striker and club legend Alan Shearer has taken to Twitter to express his instant reaction after the Magpies won 2-0 against Everton in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Saturday.
The Magpies, who were without a win in their last 11 games in all competitions, showed massive improvement on the pitch as they picked up all three points.
Two goals from Callum Wilson in the second half made the difference between the two sides and relieved the pressure on manager Steve Bruce with a much-needed win.
3 much needed points. A clean sheet and @CallumWilson scoring goals again. MASSIVE improvement all over the pitch. #EVENEW 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Z39CEfkZdk — Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) January 30, 2021
Former Liverpool and Newcastle striker Michael Owen has also shared his reaction after the game. He has labelled the performance as ‘impressive’.
As individual performances go, that’s as impressive as it gets from @CallumWilson. Huge result for Steve Bruce. #EVENEW @btsport — michael owen (@themichaelowen) January 30, 2021
Sportslens View
Newcastle slipped towards relegation zone after they lost their past five Premier League games. Steve Bruce was under a lot of pressure, and he even feared that his job was under threat.
Bruce switched to a 4-4-2 diamond formation, and they produced a brilliant away performance to secure their first win in 12 games.
Wilson ended a seven-game goal drought by heading in Jonjo Shelvey’s corner. He then hit the post before scoring in stoppage time.
On the other hand, it was a shocking performance from Carlo Ancelotti’s side – a poor team effort where none of the players can look back at their performance with great pride.
Everton enjoyed 61% of possession during the game, but Newcastle registered 13 shots during the match. Despite the loss, the Toffees remain seventh, three points off the top four.
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"Former Newcastle United striker and club legend Alan Shearer has taken to Twitter to express his instant reaction after the Magpies won 2-0 against Everton in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Saturday.\nThe Magpies, who were without a win in their last 11 games in all competitions, showed massive improvement on the pitch as they picked up all three points.\nTwo goals from Callum Wilson in the second half made the difference between the two sides and relieved the pressure on manager Steve Bruce with a much-needed win.\n3 much needed points. A clean sheet and @CallumWilson scoring goals again. MASSIVE improvement all over the pitch. #EVENEW 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/Z39CEfkZdk — Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) January 30, 2021\nFormer Liverpool and Newcastle striker Michael Owen has also shared his reaction after the game. He has labelled the performance as ‘impressive’.\nAs individual performances go, that’s as impressive as it gets from @CallumWilson. Huge result for Steve Bruce. #EVENEW @btsport — michael owen (@themichaelowen) January 30, 2021\nSportslens View\nNewcastle slipped towards relegation zone after they lost their past five Premier League games. Steve Bruce was under a lot of pressure, and he even feared that his job was under threat.\nBruce switched to a 4-4-2 diamond formation, and they produced a brilliant away performance to secure their first win in 12 games.\nWilson ended a seven-game goal drought by heading in Jonjo Shelvey’s corner. He then hit the post before scoring in stoppage time.\nOn the other hand, it was a shocking performance from Carlo Ancelotti’s side – a poor team effort where none of the players can look back at their performance with great pride.\nEverton enjoyed 61% of possession during the game, but Newcastle registered 13 shots during the match. Despite the loss, the Toffees remain seventh, three points off the top four.",
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Chelsea signed upcoming Brazilian playmaker Lucas Piazon from São Paulo on a pre-contract in 2011, paying a reported fee between £5-10 million depending on multiple clauses.
After winning the Chelsea Young Player of the Year in his first season, midway through which he obtained a work visa which made him eligible to appear for the senior team, Piazon was expected to rise to the top quickly.
Dubbed the ‘new Kaká’, Piazon scored in his second Chelsea appearance when his side faced Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly. The teenager then made his competitive debut in the League Cup clash against Wolves, where he got an assist.
After another appearance in the competition, he made his Premier League debut against Aston Villa, in a match where he assisted a goal and won a penalty, but failed to convert it.
Then, in the January transfer window of 2013, he was sucked into the vast loan-network of Chelsea, which he never managed to escape until his contract expired and he joined Braga on a free transfer.
In the subsequent eight years that Lucas Piazon spent in the Chelsea books, he travelled to five other countries in seven different loan spells. They were: Málaga, the mandatory Chelsea loan to Vitesse (who share a very close technical relationship with the Blues, especially in terms of receiving loanees), Eintracht Frankfurt, Reading, Fulham, Chievo Verona and Rio Ave.
If this was a one-off, you might think that the player turned out to be a massive disappointment and was jockeyed around until he had to leave. But that is not the case – travelling the world on loan is the Chelsea way.
Take the example of Matej Delač, who was the Blues’ longest-serving player when he left in 2018 after spending eight years at the club and making precisely zero appearances. After joining as a promising young goalkeeper who had been called up to the senior Croatian setup at the young age of 17, Delač too failed to live up to expectations.
But, his early loan-career also shows the flaws in Chelsea’s system. In his first three spells in the Netherlands (Vitesse, who else?), the Czech Republic and Portugal, he made just one competitive appearance. Thereafter, in Serbia, Bosnia (twice), Croatia and France, he did make more appearances, but his chances at the highest stage were pretty much non-existent by this time.
These two and others such as Baba Rahman, Kenedy and Charly Musonda are examples of promising youngsters who failed to live up to expectations and were eventually fed to the loaning void, but there are many others who were specifically signed to be transported here and there.
At the moment, Chelsea have 17 players out on loan – yes, seventeen. This is still a great deduction from the 41 players that were away from Stamford Bridge in 2018/19, mainly due to the pandemic situation.
These include a selection of flops such as Tiemoué Bakayoko, Ross Barkley, Michy Batshuayi and Danny Drinkwater, promising youngsters such as Malang Sarr, Ethan Ampadu and Ruben Loftus-Cheek (on second thought, only the first two) and some old friends including Victor Moses and Davide Zappacosta (remember him?).
But then, they also have players such as Jake Clarke-Salter, Danilo Pantić, Jamal Blackman and Nathan Baxter in their books.
Surely, these aren’t players who have a real chance of making it into the Chelsea first-team anytime soon, so why aren’t they getting offloaded?
The answer is because Chelsea do not just look for talented potential first-teamers when they sign someone. You see, they don’t always pay for a footballer, sometimes, they invest in one.
Christian Atsu is a prime example of this. He joined Chelsea for around £2.75m from FC Porto in 2013, visiting the likes of (surprise, surprise) Vitesse, Bournemouth, Málaga and Bournemouth. Finally, he joined Newcastle, initially on loan in 2016, in a deal which was made permanent for £6.75m.
There are some more well-known examples of this investment system, such as Thorgan Hazard. The Belgian winger came to Chelsea from Lens for less than £500,000 in 2012. After a two-year spell in his native Belgium, he was sent to Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the deal being made permanent in 2015 for £7.4m. Chelsea also earned an additional £1.2m in this deal thanks to the initial loan fee that Gladbach agreed to pay.
Some other examples of this include Mario Pašalić, who was bought for £2.25m and sold for £13.5m after five loans, and Tomáš Kalas, who was loaned around for nine seasons, before finally being sold to Bristol City for a profit of about £3m.
Essentially, here’s how the system works: Chelsea buy a player, loan him to Vitesse for a year or two (that’s a mandatory step), send him around to a couple of other clubs where he is sure to get regular first-team minutes and also improve his quality and value.
Eventually, one of the clubs he plays for might be interested in making his deal permanent, or some other sides would have scouted him. That is a guaranteed profit. In the worst case, nobody wants the player on a permanent deal and his contract runs out, but even here the Chelsea losses are minimal since loan fees and subsidised wages mean that their post-transfer dealings involving the player are always profitable.
The question is – why do Chelsea do this?
Ever since the Roman Abramovich-led takeover, the availability of cash hasn’t been a real problem for Chelsea. But, since the introduction of FFP (Financial Fair Play) in 2010, they haven’t had a free hand while using it.
So, they use their loan army as one of the combating measures. It also serves as a substitute for additional matchday revenue which the Pensioners are losing out on owing to their lack of stadium expansion at Stamford Bridge.
For the players, though, this system can have mixed effects. All those who are a part of the Chelsea loan army are almost certain to be marshalled around for a few seasons, meaning they have to start fresh every time.
This can have a toll on certain players and frustrate them mentally, but for others, especially those who are underperforming, this can provide a fresh opportunity to find their true form again. And, to a select few like Reece James and Tammy Abraham, it can prove to be their doorway to the first team.
Most other clubs cannot possibly even imagine doing this. Bar the big billionaire-owned teams, every side has to focus on the present and immediate future, so they simply cannot afford to spare a few million quid to invest in something that could even potentially lead to a loss. Even at best, the profit would never be worth it after waiting for five years, so that money is much better spent on a footballer who can immediately join and bolster the squad.
While Chelsea aren’t the best-run football club when it comes to spending £200 million on new attackers or identifying future stars who are present at their very club (think Kevin De Bruyne or Mohamed Salah), they certainly are the industry-standard when it comes to marshalling a loan army, mostly because they are the only side who possess such a huge loan system.
But, it works for Chelsea, and it will continue to do so. Lucas Piazon was a promising youngster who was signed for the first-team – his first few loans were for his own betterment only and therefore his loss was a developmental failure. But, most other members of the loan network are nothing more than investments for Chelsea, and they always will be expendable in that sense.
However, FIFA have introduced a reform to the loan system in general, which will see only six players aged over 22 allowed to be loaned out internationally after the 2022/23 season.
Although this should not have an overly adverse effect on their loan army, they will have to plan further when distributing their resources, and sending out 40 players on loan might not be so feasible.
Begun, the Loan Wars have.
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"Chelsea signed upcoming Brazilian playmaker Lucas Piazon from São Paulo on a pre-contract in 2011, paying a reported fee between £5-10 million depending on multiple clauses.\nAfter winning the Chelsea Young Player of the Year in his first season, midway through which he obtained a work visa which made him eligible to appear for the senior team, Piazon was expected to rise to the top quickly.\nDubbed the ‘new Kaká’, Piazon scored in his second Chelsea appearance when his side faced Paris Saint-Germain in a pre-season friendly. The teenager then made his competitive debut in the League Cup clash against Wolves, where he got an assist.\nAfter another appearance in the competition, he made his Premier League debut against Aston Villa, in a match where he assisted a goal and won a penalty, but failed to convert it.\nThen, in the January transfer window of 2013, he was sucked into the vast loan-network of Chelsea, which he never managed to escape until his contract expired and he joined Braga on a free transfer.\nIn the subsequent eight years that Lucas Piazon spent in the Chelsea books, he travelled to five other countries in seven different loan spells. They were: Málaga, the mandatory Chelsea loan to Vitesse (who share a very close technical relationship with the Blues, especially in terms of receiving loanees), Eintracht Frankfurt, Reading, Fulham, Chievo Verona and Rio Ave.\nIf this was a one-off, you might think that the player turned out to be a massive disappointment and was jockeyed around until he had to leave. But that is not the case – travelling the world on loan is the Chelsea way.\nTake the example of Matej Delač, who was the Blues’ longest-serving player when he left in 2018 after spending eight years at the club and making precisely zero appearances. After joining as a promising young goalkeeper who had been called up to the senior Croatian setup at the young age of 17, Delač too failed to live up to expectations.\nBut, his early loan-career also shows the flaws in Chelsea’s system. In his first three spells in the Netherlands (Vitesse, who else?), the Czech Republic and Portugal, he made just one competitive appearance. Thereafter, in Serbia, Bosnia (twice), Croatia and France, he did make more appearances, but his chances at the highest stage were pretty much non-existent by this time.\nThese two and others such as Baba Rahman, Kenedy and Charly Musonda are examples of promising youngsters who failed to live up to expectations and were eventually fed to the loaning void, but there are many others who were specifically signed to be transported here and there.\nAt the moment, Chelsea have 17 players out on loan – yes, seventeen. This is still a great deduction from the 41 players that were away from Stamford Bridge in 2018/19, mainly due to the pandemic situation.\nThese include a selection of flops such as Tiemoué Bakayoko, Ross Barkley, Michy Batshuayi and Danny Drinkwater, promising youngsters such as Malang Sarr, Ethan Ampadu and Ruben Loftus-Cheek (on second thought, only the first two) and some old friends including Victor Moses and Davide Zappacosta (remember him?).\nBut then, they also have players such as Jake Clarke-Salter, Danilo Pantić, Jamal Blackman and Nathan Baxter in their books.\nSurely, these aren’t players who have a real chance of making it into the Chelsea first-team anytime soon, so why aren’t they getting offloaded?\nThe answer is because Chelsea do not just look for talented potential first-teamers when they sign someone. You see, they don’t always pay for a footballer, sometimes, they invest in one.\nChristian Atsu is a prime example of this. He joined Chelsea for around £2.75m from FC Porto in 2013, visiting the likes of (surprise, surprise) Vitesse, Bournemouth, Málaga and Bournemouth. Finally, he joined Newcastle, initially on loan in 2016, in a deal which was made permanent for £6.75m.\nThere are some more well-known examples of this investment system, such as Thorgan Hazard. The Belgian winger came to Chelsea from Lens for less than £500,000 in 2012. After a two-year spell in his native Belgium, he was sent to Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the deal being made permanent in 2015 for £7.4m. Chelsea also earned an additional £1.2m in this deal thanks to the initial loan fee that Gladbach agreed to pay.\nSome other examples of this include Mario Pašalić, who was bought for £2.25m and sold for £13.5m after five loans, and Tomáš Kalas, who was loaned around for nine seasons, before finally being sold to Bristol City for a profit of about £3m.\nEssentially, here’s how the system works: Chelsea buy a player, loan him to Vitesse for a year or two (that’s a mandatory step), send him around to a couple of other clubs where he is sure to get regular first-team minutes and also improve his quality and value.\nEventually, one of the clubs he plays for might be interested in making his deal permanent, or some other sides would have scouted him. That is a guaranteed profit. In the worst case, nobody wants the player on a permanent deal and his contract runs out, but even here the Chelsea losses are minimal since loan fees and subsidised wages mean that their post-transfer dealings involving the player are always profitable.\nThe question is – why do Chelsea do this?\nEver since the Roman Abramovich-led takeover, the availability of cash hasn’t been a real problem for Chelsea. But, since the introduction of FFP (Financial Fair Play) in 2010, they haven’t had a free hand while using it.\nSo, they use their loan army as one of the combating measures. It also serves as a substitute for additional matchday revenue which the Pensioners are losing out on owing to their lack of stadium expansion at Stamford Bridge.\nFor the players, though, this system can have mixed effects. All those who are a part of the Chelsea loan army are almost certain to be marshalled around for a few seasons, meaning they have to start fresh every time.\nThis can have a toll on certain players and frustrate them mentally, but for others, especially those who are underperforming, this can provide a fresh opportunity to find their true form again. And, to a select few like Reece James and Tammy Abraham, it can prove to be their doorway to the first team.\nMost other clubs cannot possibly even imagine doing this. Bar the big billionaire-owned teams, every side has to focus on the present and immediate future, so they simply cannot afford to spare a few million quid to invest in something that could even potentially lead to a loss. Even at best, the profit would never be worth it after waiting for five years, so that money is much better spent on a footballer who can immediately join and bolster the squad.\nWhile Chelsea aren’t the best-run football club when it comes to spending £200 million on new attackers or identifying future stars who are present at their very club (think Kevin De Bruyne or Mohamed Salah), they certainly are the industry-standard when it comes to marshalling a loan army, mostly because they are the only side who possess such a huge loan system.\nBut, it works for Chelsea, and it will continue to do so. Lucas Piazon was a promising youngster who was signed for the first-team – his first few loans were for his own betterment only and therefore his loss was a developmental failure. But, most other members of the loan network are nothing more than investments for Chelsea, and they always will be expendable in that sense.\nHowever, FIFA have introduced a reform to the loan system in general, which will see only six players aged over 22 allowed to be loaned out internationally after the 2022/23 season.\nAlthough this should not have an overly adverse effect on their loan army, they will have to plan further when distributing their resources, and sending out 40 players on loan might not be so feasible.\nBegun, the Loan Wars have.",
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According to reports from The Scottish Sun, Nottingham Forest have made an approach to sign Shane Duffy from Celtic.
Duffy endured a torrid first half of the season at Parkhead, and Celtic now have a chance to cut their losses.
The Republic of Ireland defender joined Celtic in a £2 million loan deal last summer, but he has endured a nightmare spell at the club.
If Forest can agree a deal to sign the defender, he will be reunited with his former boss Chris Hughton, the pair having previously worked together at Brighton and Hove Albion.
Duffy was a solid Premier League player with Brighton, and Hughton will hope that he can bring the best out of the defender.
The move also involves the risk of Celtic taking a massive financial hit as they will have to terminate the loan deal of a player that cost them a seven-figure fee on top of his high wages.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon is already looking to sign a new defender in January and could offload Duffy who has been very poor since joining the champions.
He looked out of his depth in Europe while he hasn’t been impressive in the league as well.
Duffy has made 19 appearances this season for the Hoops, but the 29-year-old has suffered a dip in form since December.
He returned from the controversial Dubai training camp early, and played in Celtic’s 1-1 draw against Hibernian on Monday night.
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"According to reports from The Scottish Sun, Nottingham Forest have made an approach to sign Shane Duffy from Celtic.\nDuffy endured a torrid first half of the season at Parkhead, and Celtic now have a chance to cut their losses.\nThe Republic of Ireland defender joined Celtic in a £2 million loan deal last summer, but he has endured a nightmare spell at the club.\nIf Forest can agree a deal to sign the defender, he will be reunited with his former boss Chris Hughton, the pair having previously worked together at Brighton and Hove Albion.\nDuffy was a solid Premier League player with Brighton, and Hughton will hope that he can bring the best out of the defender.\nThe move also involves the risk of Celtic taking a massive financial hit as they will have to terminate the loan deal of a player that cost them a seven-figure fee on top of his high wages.\nCeltic boss Neil Lennon is already looking to sign a new defender in January and could offload Duffy who has been very poor since joining the champions.\nHe looked out of his depth in Europe while he hasn’t been impressive in the league as well.\nDuffy has made 19 appearances this season for the Hoops, but the 29-year-old has suffered a dip in form since December.\nHe returned from the controversial Dubai training camp early, and played in Celtic’s 1-1 draw against Hibernian on Monday night.",
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Report: Tottenham Hotspur want Real Madrid defender Eder Militao this month
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According to AS, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Real Madrid defender Eder Militao to North London before the end of the January transfer window.
Spurs were interested in signing the Brazilian during the summer, but a move didn’t work out.
They are now willing to try again as Mourinho looks to bolster his options at the back for a crucial and busy second half of 2020-21.
Militao is out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu and has played just three times across La Liga and Champions League so far this season.
Madrid could be open to letting him go, but Spurs and other suitors must be willing to pay close to the £45 million they spent on him in the summer of 2019.
The 22-year-old is primarily a centre-back, but he plays excellently well at right-back too, and such versatility is cherished by Mourinho.
Militao featured in 18 games for Madrid in his debut season, but he has not played since October when he tested positive for the coronavirus, and manager Zinedine Zidane has found other options in Lucas Vazquez and Nacho.
The Brazilian could be willing to leave as his struggles for playing minutes continue, and Tottenham could be ready to offer him a chance.
Joe Rodon is yet to adapt to the demands of the English top-flight after arriving from Swansea City in the summer, while Davinson Sanchez is now out of favour as a result of his inconsistencies and frequent errors.
Mourinho needs a quality defender capable of providing Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld with fierce competition, and Militao could be his man.
Serge Aurier and Matt Doherty haven’t always been able to provide quality service at right-back defensively and going forward, and the versatile Madrid man can help solve that problem.
Whether Tottenham will be keen to splash the cash on him this month is an entirely different matter, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming days.
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"According to AS, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Real Madrid defender Eder Militao to North London before the end of the January transfer window.\nSpurs were interested in signing the Brazilian during the summer, but a move didn’t work out.\nThey are now willing to try again as Mourinho looks to bolster his options at the back for a crucial and busy second half of 2020-21.\nMilitao is out of favour at the Santiago Bernabeu and has played just three times across La Liga and Champions League so far this season.\nMadrid could be open to letting him go, but Spurs and other suitors must be willing to pay close to the £45 million they spent on him in the summer of 2019.\nThe 22-year-old is primarily a centre-back, but he plays excellently well at right-back too, and such versatility is cherished by Mourinho.\nMilitao featured in 18 games for Madrid in his debut season, but he has not played since October when he tested positive for the coronavirus, and manager Zinedine Zidane has found other options in Lucas Vazquez and Nacho.\nThe Brazilian could be willing to leave as his struggles for playing minutes continue, and Tottenham could be ready to offer him a chance.\nJoe Rodon is yet to adapt to the demands of the English top-flight after arriving from Swansea City in the summer, while Davinson Sanchez is now out of favour as a result of his inconsistencies and frequent errors.\nMourinho needs a quality defender capable of providing Eric Dier and Toby Alderweireld with fierce competition, and Militao could be his man.\nSerge Aurier and Matt Doherty haven’t always been able to provide quality service at right-back defensively and going forward, and the versatile Madrid man can help solve that problem.\nWhether Tottenham will be keen to splash the cash on him this month is an entirely different matter, and it will be interesting to see what happens in the coming days.",
"Report: Tottenham Hotspur want Real Madrid defender Eder Militao this month"
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