September 8, 2018 - Matchplug Blog

Tottenham set to make £40 million move for Ajax youngster

Tottenham may have failed to sign any player in the last transfer window, but the Lilywhites can’t wait to complete the signing of one of Europe’s most exciting prospects.

Reports on Sun Sport claims that Mauricio Pochettino has sanctioned the signing of Frankie de Jong from Ajax in a £40 million move when the transfer window reopens.

De Jong has become one of AJax biggest stars and the latest product from their famed academy to gain the attention of Europe’s elites, and Tottenham want to steal a march on his other suitors.

The 21 years old claims to be a fan of Barcelona, and the Catalans are among his suitors, but Pochettino is hoping that his reputation for helping youngsters develop well across Europe would sway the player’s decision in their favor.

PSG are also interested in signing the Netherlands international. The French champions are desperate to tie Andrien Rabiot down to a new contract, but it seems that the French man has all but decided to play for another team next season, and they want de Jong to replace him.

Denmark vs Wales Match Preview, Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

Wales have started their UEFA Nations League campaign in good form after they hit four past the Republic of Ireland in their first game. They are top of their group standings at the moment, but can they maintain that against this Danish team that reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup?

Denmark would have made things easier for the Welsh had they not reached a temporary agreement with their top players to play this game as they continue to negotiate over image rights. Now Wales would not have to face the Danish team that is made up of players from the Danish third tier like Slovakia faced, and that has significantly changed the outlook of this game.

Denmark reached the last 8 of the last World Cup before eventually losing to the runners-up, Croatia, so this game would see them playing to continue their unbeaten run that stretches throughout the last World Cup qualifying campaign.

Denmark hit five 10 goals in their 5 home games during the World Cup qualifiers and Christian Eriksen has scored 11 times in his last 12 games for them.

None of the last three meetings between these two sides have seen a home win.

France vs Netherlands Match Preview, Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips

France began their first competitive competition after winning the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Germany on Thursday, and Didier Deschamp’s men would be looking to get their first win against the Netherlands in this game.

That draw against the Germans was far from the impressive showing they showcased in the Russia 2018 World Cup, but a team that has no space for the talents of Ousmane Dembele, Nabil Fekir, Benjamin Mendy shows that the French men can turn things around quickly in this match.

France may have lost a friendly game prior to the World Cup, however, they are unbeaten in competitive football in 15 months, and they haven’t lost a competitive home fixture in normal time since 2013.

The Netherlands are beginning a new era under Ronald Koeman after they failed to qualify for the last two major competitions, and the former Everton manager has gotten them playing better than before, but they have still not reached the heights that saw them reach the final of the 2010 World Cup.

Wesley Sneijder retired on Thursday and that means Virgil van Dijk would be leading the likes of Frankie de Jong and Mattijs de Ligt into the new era. He would have help from the experienced likes of Ryan Babel and Memphis Depay, but this game marks a tough beginning to their UEFA Nations League campaign.