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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Jadon Sancho’s move to Manchester United has edged a step closer - with Borussia Dortmund reportedly willing to accept an initial £60million fee. August 01, 2020 at 05:53AM

https://ift.tt/30hB8dG Willy Caballero has spoken out in defence of under-fire Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and said he wants him to stay at Stamford Bridge. Veteran stopper Caballero is expected to start in between the sticks for Saturday’s FA Cup final against Arsenal, with Frank Lampard appearing to losing faith in the Spain international. Getty Caballero has been primarily used as a backup over the last few seasons However, the Argentinian has backed his teammate regardless. “Of course I hope he stays,’ Caballero told The Daily Express. “I have known him for two years. Last season was very good for him. This season there were some other things happening, but last year was fantastic. “He is still the number one goalkeeper for Spain, and is a great goalkeeper. Kepa’s time at Chelsea might be up “We have a great relationship – first of all, because we speak the same language. ‘We work together well in training. It was the second time that Frank left hi...

https://ift.tt/3hYX8zX Martin Keown has questioned Nathan Ake’s seemingly imminent transfer to Manchester City. talkSPORT understands that Bournemouth have accepted a £41m bid for the Dutch international, who impressed for the Cherries in the Premier League this season despite their relegation. Getty Keown is not totally convinced Ake has often been praised for his performances since moving permanently to the south coast in 2017 and is now coming into his prime at 25. Keown said to Jim White on talkSPORT: “I do have concerns though, in terms of the stature of the player – 5ft 11ins. “Looked more like a full back at the beginning of his career. “Came in, let’s not forget, he made his debut in 2012, he’s no longer really a young player.” Getty Images - Getty Ake looks set to depart relegated Bournemouth Ake’s former side, Chelsea, still have first refusal to match any accepted bid for the 25-year-old. When the Blues sold Ake to the Cherries in 2017, they included ...

https://ift.tt/316t8v1 Avram Grant insists he would have been ‘sent to Siberia’ by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich if the Blues finished fourth under him. In his debut managerial campaign at Stamford Bridge, Frank Lampard guided Chelsea to a fourth-placed finish in the Premier League . AFP Grant was sacked by Chelsea following the conclusion of the 2007/08 season He could also end the season with silverware if his side beat Arsenal in Saturday’s FA Cup final. Grant, who lost the League Cup and Champions League finals in his only season as Chelsea boss after replacing Jose Mourinho in September 2007, believes Lampard has done well given the club had a two-window transfer ban. He told Stats Perform News: “I think it’s a good season, especially compared to how it began, without being allowed to buy players. “Compared to the requirement of Roman Abramovich, if I told him some years ago that fourth place would be good for him, probably he would send me to Siberia. “But becau...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] Keep up to date with all the latest Manchester United news and transfer gossip… July 31, 2020 at 08:25PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] Keep up to date with all the latest Chelsea news and transfer gossip with the summer window now open… July 31, 2020 at 08:17PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

https://ift.tt/3fbHSOg The tables were turned on Theo Walcott on Friday, as talkSPORT’s live interview with the Everton winger was interrupted by his kids telling him off! Walcott joined Jim White and Arsenal legend Martin Keown on air to look ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup final between the Gunners and Chelsea. But it was soon apparent the 31-year-old had more to thank about than just answering our questions… Getty Images - Getty Walcott was interrupted by his kids in a funny talkSPORT interview Walcott phoned in from his post-season holiday with his young family, and it sounds like his two sons are quite a handful as he attempted to juggle his football and dad duties. “I tell you what, this must be a first – I’m currently 50 feet in the air on a net, running around with the kids and it’s absolutely mayhem,” laughed the winger. “It’s… fun! I’ve got one of them telling me he wants to get down, I’m being told off by the other one. I’m gonna get off, I’m well out of breath here!...

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https://ift.tt/312gNbq Arsenal target Dayot Upemecano has signed a new contract at RB Leipzig until the summer of 2023. The highly-rated French centre-half, who has attracted interest all across Europe, had been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates this summer. Upamecano’s current deal was due to expire next summer, which had Arsenal retaining hope they could agree a cut-price deal for the defender. However, the ambitious Bundesliga outfit have managed to get Upamecano to sign a new contract which ends any hope of Mikel Arteta adding him to his squad ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. Upamecano has been on Leipzig’s books since January 2017, when he completed a switch from Red Bull Salzburg. The 21-year-old’s previous deal included a £54million release clause. united news Dortmund statement on Sancho, Jimenez 'on his way', Lille starlet in £20m link news U-turn on fans at stadia, Newcastle statement, Jimenez to Man United, Liverpool change pure filth Ma...

https://ift.tt/39KFAVg Manchester United aren’t back but they’re getting closer to becoming the formidable force they were for most of the Premier League years again. They’ve got the money, the ambition and now crucially Champions League football which will help them attract the calibre of players needed to become a top side. AFP or licensors United are back in the Champions League having finished third in the Premier League It seems like every time the Red Devils are linked with every top player rumoured to leave but one or two reports are gathering momentum. The long-standing saga regarding Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho will probably continue for most of the window but the Red Devils are very much favourites to sign the England forward, 20. United have also been linked with Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, although the latest reports suggest that could be on the back-burner with the club prioritising a Sancho deal. But it’s not just Sancho who could become a Unit...

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https://ift.tt/33jyghY Olivier Giroud has hinted he could leave Chelsea this summer. The France striker looks set to start against his former club Arsenal in the FA Cup final on Saturday, with Frank Lampard aiming to win his first piece of silverware as a manager. AFP or llicensors AFP or Licensors Giroud only signed a one-year extension in May Giroud appeared nailed on to leave the Blues in January after finding his first-team chances limited due to Tammy Abraham’s sparkling form. However, since being recalled to the starting XI in March, the 33-year-old has scored eight goals in 11 matches. Despite signing a new one-year deal in May , Giroud has cast doubt over his future in west London. He told L’Equipe : “I still have one year to run on my Chelsea contract. If [I stay at] Chelsea, I’ll be happy. If this is not the case, another challenge will be presented to me. “I can still play in a top league for another two years. I don’t set any limits for myself. “I remember ...

https://ift.tt/3fgOIlE Chelsea are sitting on a gold mine… literally, with owner Roman Abramovich’s wealth set to soar. The Russian billionaire has agreed to sell his stake in Highland Gold Mining Ltd to Fortiana Holdings Ltd, according to Bloomberg . getty Abramovich’s time with the Blues is looking uncertain at the moment. The gold market is enjoying a resurgence and Abramovich is ready to take advantage, with the deal said to value the mining enterprise at $1.4 BILLION (£1bn). The 53-year-old is currently valued at around $12billion (£9m) by Forbes, and this business deal will boost his earnings even higher. And that could be great news for Chelsea , who have enjoyed a sustained period of success since Abramovich took over as owner in 2003. The Blues have won 16 trophies since the Russian bought the club – more than any of their Premier League rivals during that period. And Frank Lampard’s side could add another piece of silverware to their cabinet on Saturday when the...

https://ift.tt/338R8QV Tottenham have no intention of selling club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele this summer amid interest from Inter and Barcelona. Reports in Italy claim the midfielder, who cost Spurs £55million from Lyon last summer, has been offered an escape route from north London after a difficult first season in England. Getty Images Ndombele has endured a difficult first season in England, but Spurs believe their record signing will come good Jermaine Pennant slams Jose Mourinho for public criticism of Tanguy Ndombele: It's going to shatter his confidence Inter already have one former Spurs player on their books in Christian Eriksen who made the move to Italy earlier this year, while Barcelona have already had an approach turned down. Chairman Daniel Levy, however, is determined not to sell the player at this time with the Premier League side confident the 23-year-old Frenchman will become a success if given time. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho appears unconvince...

https://ift.tt/3k1oCXA Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc is hopeful Jadon Sancho will remain at the club for another season despite strong links to Manchester United. The 20-year-old has been a revelation in Germany since becoming the first-ever English player to join Dortmund following a shock switch from Manchester City in 2017. Getty Images Dortmund chief Zorc says people should ‘stick to the facts’ in regards to Sancho’s future Sancho, 20, scored 20 goals and provided 18 assists in 2019/20 to enhance his reputation as one of the brightest talents in world football. The England international has been tipped to swap Dortmund for United this summer after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men secured Champions League football next season. Dortmund, however, are unwilling to lower their asking price for Sancho , which is believed to be in the region of £109million. Addressing Sancho’s future on Thursday, Zorc said: “Jadon is an outstanding footballer with a quota that I...

https://ift.tt/3cuvl7z Raul Jimenez is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer. Reports in Portugal claim the Wolves striker, who has struck 26 goals in 53 appearances this season, is ‘on his way’ to Old Trafford. Getty Images - Getty Jimenez has had another excellent season for Wolves Man United’s attack has been impressive in 2020, with their new-look front three of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood scoring for fun and earning widespread praise. But the club have been urged from some quarters to sign a top class centre-forward this summer to spearhead their attack and help them battle for top honours again. And former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy believes Jimenez would fit the bill for United, saying he’s ‘in the same bracket as Sergio Aguero and Harry Kane’. “He is too good for that Wolves side,” said the Sports Bar host, speaking recently. “Is he a Champions League player, yes or no? If the answer is ‘yes’ then he has to ...

https://ift.tt/318Lb3E Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has urged the Gunners to challenge West Ham in their pursuit of John Stones, following reports the centre-back is set for a £20million move to the London Stadium. It is claimed the Manchester City and England defender could seal a reunion with his former Everton boss David Moyes in east London this summer, with the Hammers currently leading the race for his signature. getty Man City are set to sign Nathan Ake from Bournemouth to replace John Stones, who has been linked with moves to West Ham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Leeds Stones is widely expected to end his four-year stay at the Etihad after City had a £41m bid accepted for Bournemouth’s Nathan Ake this week. His contract expires in 2022 and, according to The Sun , he is available for just £20m this summer, with Moyes keen to bring the player he signed from Barnsley for just £3m in 2012 to east London. Arsenal have also been linked with an interest in Stones, with Mikel Artet...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] Keep up to date with all the latest Chelsea news and transfer gossip with the summer window now open… July 31, 2020 at 12:22PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Mikel Arteta insists even winning the FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday (Sunda 2:30am AEST) will not salvage Arsenal’s season, but a trophy just eight months into his first managerial role could prove key to not only recruiting new stars but holding onto one too. July 31, 2020 at 11:26AM

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https://ift.tt/eA8V8J With a short break for the top teams now happening between the end of the Premier League season and the start of the European mini-tournaments, transfer business is starting to happen. July 31, 2020 at 06:16AM

https://ift.tt/2XbzckF Amanda Staveley has given Newcastle United fans a sliver of hope that the club’s £300million takeover may not be completely dead and buried, despite the collapse of the Saudi-backed bid. Staveley, who led the consortium behind the takeover, has told talkSPORT she is ‘absolutely heartbroken’ after the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) pulled the plug on their offer to buy the club from Mike Ashley on Thursday. getty Amanda Staveley spoke to talkSPORT host Jim White just moments after it was announced that Newcastle’s takeover had fallen through News regarding the deal first emerged back in January but the Premier League had still not given it their seal of approval, with a number of factors putting the purchase in doubt. And in a point statement from PIF and Staveley’s company PCP Capital Partners on Thursday, it was confirmed the offer had been withdrawn due to the time it has taken and the current ‘global uncertainty’ surrounding the COVID-...

https://ift.tt/2DnqPvC Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal case against FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The charge relates to alleged meeting between Infantino, Swiss attorney general Michael Lauber and the chief public prosecutor of the Upper Valais, Rinaldo Arnold. Getty Images Infantino was re-elected for a second term as Fifa president in June 2019 A statement from the Swiss federal council said Keller has concluded that there are ‘indications of criminal conduct’ in connection with those meetings. The statement added: “This concerns abuse of public office (Article 312 of the Swiss Criminal Code), breach of official secrecy (Article 320 of the Swiss Criminal Code), assisting offenders (Article 305 of the Swiss Criminal Code) and incitement to these acts. “Additional criminal acts and the commencement of further proceedings remain reserved.” It was confirmed in the same statement that Keller is seeking approval from the relevant Swiss parliamentary committees to o...

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https://ift.tt/3hLvKFe Arsenal are close to completing a move for young winger George Lewis. The Gunners hope to conclude a deal for the 20-year-old after Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea – which you can listen to, in full, LIVE on talkSPORT! Instagram/@tuilfotball The Rwandan-born attacker has hovered around the lower echelons of Norwegian football Lewis, who is currently a free agent, enjoyed a successful two-week trial at the Premier League side back in March. He has also spent time with both Bournemouth and Ipswich. Goal claims the final touches of the deal need to be finalised before the signing is announced, with Lewis currently believed to be in London. The youngster’s agent, Cheikh Diaw, has all but confirmed the deal but admitted no announcement had been made yet. goss Man United news live: Dortmund agree to £60m Sancho fee, Grealish posts cryptic tweet Chelsea news Chelsea news live: Havertz statement, Ter Stegen eyed, £65m Rice claim lat...

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J [unable to retrieve full-text content] Keep up to date with all the latest Manchester United news and transfer gossip… July 30, 2020 at 06:38PM Premier League Football Fixtures and Results - talkSPORT https://talksport.com

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https://ift.tt/3ff5Zwm The transfer rumours are gathering pace and Kai Havertz could be the next man arriving at Chelsea as their summer spending increases. The Blues have already confirmed deal to sign Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech and Havertz looks set to follow in a £70million swoop. Havertz has shone for Leverkusen since the Bundesliga’s return and is one of the hottest properties in Europe Chelsea news Leverkusen make Havertz statement, Rice priced at £65m, Kepa fears end done deal Man City confirm first signing of summer transfer window latest Arsenal news live: Coutinho move urged to 'revive career', Grealish enquiry made goss Man United news live: Sancho 'secret weapon', Henderson talks, Sanchez 'agrees' deal shock Origi reveals he broke down in tears when racially abused by player's dad at age 12 LATEST Koulibaly tipped to emulate Van Dijk amid Man United, Man City and Liverpool links making moves Bournemouth a...

https://ift.tt/39D4YMG Divock Origi has recalled being reduced to tears when an opposing player’s father racially abused him as a 12-year-old. The Liverpool striker was playing for Genk as they led Waregem by four goals when the shocking incident occurred. AFP or licensors Origi opened up on the incident which saw him ‘compared to things that are not human’ In an animated five-minute Instagram post with Bleacher Report, Origi explained what happened as the parent ‘compared me to things that are not human’. The forward said: “He was standing there. Older, Caucasian guy, grey hair, just yelling at me. He was racially abusing me, calling me all sorts of names. “I remember looking at him and the more I looked at him, the more he went aggressive. “Saying that I’m older because of my skin colour, because I was taller. Even me saying what he said is a bit painful, that’s how deep it went. “Literally racially abusing me and comparing me to things that are not human – and it’s no...