March 13, 2023 - Matchplug Blog

Jordan Pickford is number one goalkeeping target to replace Hugo Lloris

Tottenham have made Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford their number-one target for the goalkeeper position this summer.

The North London side are looking to change their goalkeeper this summer, with 36-year-old Hugo Lloris well past his peak and coming under fire for some high-profile mistakes this season.

And according to the Sun, Spurs have identified Pickford as the man to replace the France star, despite the England international penning a new deal in February.

According to the report, Everton will allow Pickford to leave if they are relegated this season. However, if the worst does happen to Everton, then Pickford’s price would drop, although the Toffees would still demand around £35 million for the keeper.

Despite Everton’s struggles this season, the 29-year-old goalkeeper remains one of the finest shot-stoppers in the league. Meanwhile, Brentford’s David Raya has also been linked to Tottenham, but Pickford’s name has come up often in the last year.

Inter Milan have renewed their interest in Man United’s defender Victor Lindelof

Inter Milan will be back for Victor Lindelof in the summer, having tried unsuccessfully to sign him on loan last summer.

The San Siro side are preparing for a defensive overhaul this summer, with two of their key defenders, Stefan de Vrij and Milan Skriniar, on their way out this summer.

Inter Milan had tried to sign Lindelof on loan in January, but Erik ten Hag refused to sanction the move in January because he wanted to keep his squad intact.

But according to the Sun, Inter will make another offer for the Swedish international in the summer transfer window, with an offer of around £ 31 million expected to be enough to complete a deal.

Lindelof has made 20 appearances for the Red Devils this season, including nine in the Premier League. However, the centre-back has only made five Premier League starts during the campaign, with Lisandro Martínez and Raphael Varane preferred by Ten Hag.

Yet, Lindelof had been a regular starter in the Europa League group stage and in the domestic cups. The Swede has made four appearances in the Carabao Cup as United went on to lift the trophy.

He has made 216 appearances for United since joining the club from Benfica in a reported £31 million deal.

Girona vs Atletico Madrid: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

Atlético Madrid will continue their quest for a top-four finish on Monday when they travel to Estadio Municipal de Montilivi to face Girona.

Girona are fighting for their lives in La Liga after suffering ten losses this season (W8, D6) and gathering 30 points. Their points tally has taken them to 12th position, five points ahead of the relegation zone.

But their chances of survival took a big hit last weekend when they were narrowly beaten by Getafe (3-2 loss). That result to their fellow relegation strugglers ended a run of two consecutive wins for Míchel’s side.

Yet, they will be in a good mood heading into this tie at home as they have lost only once in their last eight home matches (W4, D3). However, they have a poor record against Atletico Madrid and are winless in seven meetings with Atletico Madrid, losing the last two by a combined 4-1 scoreline.

The visitors will fancy their chances of getting maximum points here, given their form. Diego Simeone’s men come into this tie on the back of a 6-1 win over Sevilla, stretching their unbeaten La Liga run to eight matches (W5, D3).

That result gave them command of their top four destiny, with the visitors now securely in third place ahead of this round.

Considering Atlético have amassed marginally more points on the road this season (24 away vs 21 at home), they will travel to Girona in a buoyant mood. Being asked to conclude this round of La Liga fixtures only serves to sweeten the deal, too, given Atlético have lost only one of their last six away league fixtures played on a Monday (W3, D2).Meanwhile, an over 2.5 goals game is the best prediction for this game, given that the last three games featuring Girona have witnessed a mammoth 18 goals.

AC Milan vs Salernitana: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

AC Milan will rekindle their top-four quest this Monday when they host Salernitana at the San Siro.

The hosts are trailing in the top-four race after another defeat last weekend. That 2-1 loss to Fiorentina was their sixth loss of the season. For context, Stefano Pioli’s men suffered just four losses in their title-winning 2021/22 season. So things have become bad for the hosts.

However, their most-recent loss ended a run of three straight wins in the league. So, it’s safe to say that they are gradually getting back into their groove after a bad start to the year. Also, a first UEFA Champions League quarter-final since 2011/12, thanks to a 0-0 draw at Tottenham in midweek, will have the San Siro side in a good mood ahead of this game.

They come into this tie in fourth position, level on points with AS Roma. So they can’t afford many more slip-ups with Inter Milan, Atalanta Lazio, and all vying for a place in the top four.

Salernitana have a poor record at San Siro, having lost their last three visits here. But they will care little about their San Siro record as they are fighting for their lives at the moment.

They’re on track to achieve their aim for the season following a goalless draw with Sampdoria last time out. The draw kept them clear of the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Salernitana have righted the ship since losing 8-2 to Atalanta in January, with a much better return from their last three league away games (W1, D1, L1). Another positive defensive performance here can help them to go at least eight points ahead of the bottom three.

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Day: March 13, 2023

Jordan Pickford is number one goalkeeping target to replace Hugo Lloris

Inter Milan have renewed their interest in Man United’s defender Victor Lindelof

Girona vs Atletico Madrid: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

AC Milan vs Salernitana: Preview and Expert Football Prediction

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