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Tottenham open talks Newcastle target James Maddison

June 9, 2023 No Comments

Tottenham have reportedly opened talks with Leicester City over the signing of star midfielder James Maddison as they look to beat Newcastle to his signature. According to reports by 90min, Spurs want to move quickly to beat Newcastle to the signing of the midfielder, who registered ten goals and nine assists during the 2022/23 Premier League campaign for the relegated Foxes. The 26-year-old has been a long-term target for Eddie Howe’s Newcastle side, but Spurs’ interest dates back to his days at Norwich. Read more: “I’m not going back to Barca, I’m going to Inter Miami”: Lionel Messi reveals his NEXT destination According to a 90min report, new Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has already given his approval for the pursuit of Maddison, and talks are now underway with Leicester. But the relegated Foxes are not ready to sell cheaply as they want to get at least £55million for the two-cap England international. Leicester knows that Madison is a highly sought player as he has also been spoken to by Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal over the last six months. But from the latest report, Spurs are now going head-to-head with Newcastle for his signature. The Magpies are considering moves for several players at the three teams who were relegated. However, Eddie Howe’s side is reportedly reluctant to offer much more than that sum at this stage. Meanwhile, Spurs are ready to offer the 26-year-old a salary package comparable to star striker Harry Kane. At the same time, Newcastle would make him the joint-highest earner at St. James’ Park alongside Bruno Guimaraes.

Liverpool confirm the signing of Alexis Mac Allister on cut-price £35m deal

June 8, 2023 No Comments

Liverpool has completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister for a reported £35 million fee. The Reds have been in talks with the Argentina international’s entourage since March and have finally landed their man after activating his release clause. The deal to bring the Argentine World Cup winner to Anfield was initially expected to cost more than £60 million, so this investment – on face value – makes huge economic sense for the Reds, who can invest the change into signing two other midfielders. Read more: Tottenham confirm Ange Postecoglou as new manager Mac Allister, who passed a medical in Merseyside on Tuesday, has agreed terms on a deal that will run to June 2028. He has been handed Liverpool’s vacant No 10 shirt to show how much the club values his signing. “It feels amazing. It’s a dream come true, it’s amazing to be here, and I can’t wait to get started,” the midfielder told the club’s official website. “I wanted to be in [from] the first day of pre-season, so it’s good that everything is done. I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates. “It was a fantastic year for me – World Cup, what we achieved with Brighton – but now it’s time to think about Liverpool and try to be a better player and a better human being every day.” He added: “Since I won the World Cup, I said that I want to win more trophies, and I think that this club will help me to do that – that’s the aim, and when you are in a big club like this one, you have to win trophies. So, that’s what I want. “Since I arrived here, I can see how big this club is – the players we have, the staff, everyone. I’m really pleased and looking forward to playing for this club.” Klopp said: “We are adding a very talented, very smart, very technically skilled boy to our squad, and this is super news, really it is. “I do not think the football world needs me to say too much about Alexis’ qualities because they are already pretty well known, but it is clear that he is someone who can play in a number of positions in the midfield and is an all-rounder, I would say. He is calm and composed and someone with proper game intelligence. “Of course, he is a player we have known about for a long time, and I have watched him grow from a young boy coming into the Premier League to a man who helped his country win the World Cup. That is quite a journey. “My admiration and respect for what Brighton are doing is well known, and Alexis has been a part of the journey that they have been on in becoming one of the toughest and best sides in the Premier League. “I’m really happy his next steps will now be with us, and we get to work with a player who is already excellent and experienced but also has so much more to come, given he is just 24 years old. “He is just as excited to be joining and working with us, and that already makes it a good partnership, but there is no pressure on him. He is still so young, so it is obvious he will only improve, and our job is to help him take the next steps. “I’m grateful to everyone at the club who helped make this transfer happen, and I am sure I speak for everyone here when I say I cannot wait to start working with Alexis. “It will be a bit of time before he is able to play at Anfield in front of our fans, but in this modern world, I am sure he will see how our supporters will welcome him to the Liverpool family when he looks at his phone today and sees the messages online. They will make him feel at home straight away. I have no doubt about that.”

“I’m not going back to Barca, I’m going to Inter Miami”: Lionel Messi reveals his NEXT destination

June 8, 2023 No Comments

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi has confirmed that he will not be heading back to Barcelona but will rather move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami CF. The Argentine international’s future has been the subject of intense speculation in the last few months as he was approaching the end of his contract at Parc des Princes. His former side Barcelona were one of the clubs keen on signing him, with the Spanish club speaking to La Liga to work out a special arrangement that would bring the attacker back to Camp Nou. Read more: N’Golo Kante CLOSE to Saudi Arabia move Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal also wanted to sign Messi and offered him a ginormous £ 2 billion deal that would have made him the highest-paid athlete in the world. But the 35-year-old has decided to join Inter Miami in a deal that reportedly includes an option for the Argentine to become a part-owner of the MLS side. In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, he said: “I’m not going back to Barça; I’m going to Inter Miami. “I really wanted [to return to Barcelona], I was very excited to be able to return, but after having experienced what I experienced and the exit I had, I did not want to be in the same situation again: waiting to see what was going to happen and leaving my future in hand from another. “I wanted to make my own decision, thinking about myself, about my family. Although I heard that it was said that LaLiga had accepted everything and that everything was fine for him to return, there were still many other things that had to be done. “I heard that they [Barcelona] had to sell players or lower players’ salaries, and the truth is that I didn’t want to go through that, nor take charge of obtaining something that had to do with all that’. ‘I have already been accused of many things that were not true in my career at Barcelona, and I was already a bit tired; I didn’t want to go through all that. And well, by the time I had to leave, La Liga had also accepted that they signed me up, and in the end, it couldn’t be done. “Well, I was afraid that the same thing would happen again and I had to go through the bullfight as it happened, that I had to come here to Paris to stay in a hotel for a long time with my family, with my children going to school and still being in the hotel… I wanted to make my own decision, and that’s why it was a bit that I didn’t turn to Barça. Although I would have loved it, I couldn’t. “I am also in a moment where I want to get out of focus a bit, think more about my family. As I was just saying, I spent two years at a family level that was so bad that I didn’t enjoy it. I had the month that was spectacular for me for having won the World Cup, but removing that was a difficult stage for me.”

N’Golo Kante CLOSE to Saudi Arabia move

June 7, 2023 No Comments

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is reportedly being lined up for a move to Saudi Arabia after contract talks with the Blues broke down. The World Cup-winning midfielder’s contract at Stamford Bridge will expire this summer, and Chelsea had opened discussions with him over an extension that will see him stay at least two extra years. However, both sides have hit an impasse, and Kante is now being targeted by Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in a deal that could see him become a team-mate of Cristiano Ronaldo. Read more: Kai Havertz MUST extend his Chelsea contract, or he will be SOLD this summer This is according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims that officials from the Middle East have travelled to England for talks with Kante. According to Romano, Kante has an offer that could be worth as much as €100 million (£86m/$107m) when image rights and commercial deals are added. But Al-Nassr, who currently have five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo on their books, aren’t the only Saudi Arabian team interested in signing Kante. Saudi Pro League title winners Al-Ittihad, who have just signed prolific Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema are also keen.

Tottenham confirm Ange Postecoglou as new manager

June 7, 2023 No Comments

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new manager. The North London club have been on the hunt for a new boss ever since Antonio Conte left the club in March. Conte’s assistant, Cristian Stellini and club coach Ryan Mason, had managed the club till the end of the season in the absence of a permanent manager. Tottenham considered several managerial options, including the likes of former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann, former Barcelona and Spain manager Luis Enrique and Feyenoord’s Arne Slot, But they have now finally settled on Celtic boss Postecoglou, who has signed a four-year deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Read more: Alexis Mac Allister close to Liverpool move with medical SET for Tuesday The Australian enjoyed two impressive years at the helm of Celtic, with whom he won the treble last season after securing Premiership and League Cup glory in his first year in charge. “Ange brings a positive mentality and a fast, attacking style of play,” said chairman Daniel Levy. “He has a strong track record of developing players and an understanding of the importance of the link from the academy – everything that is important to our Club. “We are excited to have Ange join us as we prepare for the season ahead.” Postecoglou becomes the first Australian to manage in the Premier League. The 57-year-old has also spent time in Japan with Yokohama F. Marinos. He was also in charge of the Australian national team between 2013 and 2017, impressing at the 2014 World Cup and walking away after qualifying for the tournament in 2018.

Kai Havertz MUST extend his Chelsea contract, or he will be SOLD this summer

June 6, 2023 No Comments

Chelsea have asked Kai Harvetz to extend his current deal at the club, or he will be sold this summer. The Blues are putting their foot down over player contracts. This is in line with the policy brought in under new owner Todd Boehly, and they want to see Havertz tied down to a new contract. The German international is a transfer target of Real Madrid, with Los Blancos looking to sign the striker after losing Karim Benzema at the end of the season. Read more: Chelsea set Mateo Kovacic’s asking price amid Manchester City interest The Frenchman announced that he would leave when his current deal at the Santiago Bernabeu expires. He is thought to have received a mage offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, leading him to cut his stay at Madrid by one year. Therefore, Carlo Ancelotti’s side are looking for a replacement and have identified Kai Havertz as an option. Chelsea do not want to sell the German striker as they see him as their main attacking outlet. He scored nine goals to become the club’s top scorer for the season alongside Raheem Sterling. However, according to Sportsmail, the Blues could sanction a sale if the 23-year-old refuses to commit to a new deal at the club. Havertz has two years remaining on the five-year deal he signed when he joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 and now faces a difficult choice ahead of the summer transfer window opening. Should he leave, then he will join the likes of Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who are all expected to leave as part of a midfield overhaul.

Alexis Mac Allister close to Liverpool move with medical SET for Tuesday

June 5, 2023 No Comments

Liverpool have reportedly agreed personal terms with Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Alexis Mac Allister to sign the midfielder set to undergo a medical with the club on Tuesday. According to 90min, Jurgen Klopp’s men are leading the race for the Argentina international’s signature and want to finalise a deal for him this week. Liverpool have maintained a long-term interest in Mac Allister but made him a priority signing this summer after missing out on Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham. The Reds had wanted to sign the English teenager but were priced out of the deal as Dortmund’s asking price was too much for them. However, they also felt that other clubs like Manchester City and Real Madrid would be able to offer more to Bellingham, so they turned their attention to Mac Allister. Read more: Sergio Ramos confirms PSG Exit According to reports, the 24-year-old is interested in moving to Anfield and has agreed personal terms with Liverpool. 90min is reporting that he had agreed on a long-term contract with Liverpool. Mac Allister’s deal with Brighton is understood to include a clause which Liverpool will activate to push this move closer to completion. The same report claims that Liverpool are acting quickly to seal the deal for the 24-year-old and have scheduled a medical for him on Tuesday. The deal is expected to be announced this week. Should Mac Allister join Liverpool this week, he will be the first signing in the summer transfer window, which is expected to be full of many outgoings and incoming players.

Aston Villa join the race to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer

June 4, 2023 No Comments

Premier League side Aston Villa have joined the race to sign out-of-contract Leicester City star Youri Tielemans. The relegated Foxes have released the 26-year-old after his contract with the club ended at the season’s end. He joined Leicester from Monaco in 2019 but has ended his time at the King Power Stadium. He announced his departure on Instagram, saying: “I’m bidding farewell to this incredible club. “I am forever grateful for your support.” Read more: Manchester United to LOSE £10million to sell Harry Maguire He is now set to become a free agent and has attracted interest from several top clubs in the Premier League. Top six side Arsenal have been long-term suitors, while Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool side are also linked with his signature, with the Reds keen on a squad rebuild. However, according to Sportsmail, Afton Villa have joined the race for the Belgian. However, Unai Emery wants a quick answer from the 26-year-old as he plans his summer rebuild. Villa wants to build a squad that can compete in the Conference League and push towards the Premier League’s top four next season. They see Tielemans as an experienced head that will improve their squad. The Belgian has a lot of Premier League experience and is famous for scoring the winning goal in Leicester’s FA Cup win over Chelsea two seasons ago. Meanwhile, Tielemans is one of seven players released by Leicester City after they were relegated. Turkish international Caglar Soyuncu has an agreement with Atletico Madrid, while Ghanaian international Daniel Amartey, Tete, Ayoze Perez and Nampalys Mendy have also left.

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Soccer Predictions Today: Minnesota VS Toronto FC Sure Tips

June 3, 2023 No Comments

Tune into Minnesota United VS Toronto FC, as the sixth-ranked team in the Western Conference takes on the underdog second-to-last team from the East. For the best coverage, Correct score prediction, odds, and possible lineups for Minnesota VS Toronto go to MatchPlug. We are a Hot Prediction site that creates previews for all teams in Major League Soccer. Predictions and Betting Preview for Minnesota United VS Toronto FC Matchday Game 17 Venue: Allianz Field, St. Louis, Missouri St. Paul, Minnesota When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 Time: 17:30 GMT Teams to play: Minnesota United and Toronto FC. MLS Picks: MONEYLINE 1.82 Odds provided by 1XBet. Betting On Minnesota United 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.82 Minnesota United goes home after visiting Austin on Wednesday. Last weekend, they played a home game and mustered a 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake, putting it in 6th position in the Western Conference with 19 points. As the guests and the team with better performance, Minnesota is the clear favourite for this match. Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Dayne St. Clair; D.J. Taylor, Miguel Tapias, Michael Boxall, Kemar Lawrence; Will Trapp, Hassani Dotson; Joseph Rosales, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Franco Fragapane; Luis Amarilla. Betting On The Toronto FC 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 4.2 Toronto FC has just 3 wins and 16 points, they are presently in the second-to-last position in the Eastern Conference. But, they managed to secure one of those three victories last weekend by winning DC United 2-1 at home with Deandre Kerr and Kosi Thompson scoring goals. Possible lineup: Richie Laryea, Matt Hedges, Aimé Mabika, Kobe Franklin; Mark-Anthony Kaye, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Brandon Servania; Lorenzo Insigne, Deandre Kerr, C.J. Sapong. MatchPlug Prediction Today’s match between Minnesota and Toronto could be thrilling and highly competitive, despite the point differential. It is worth considering that these clubs have scored almost the same number of goals for and against, so, the final margin of victory could be small. Minnesota has been a bit more consistent than Toronto, and with them having a home-field advantage, that may be enough for them to come out on top. They should win but by a small margin.

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Soccer Predictions Today: Columbus Crew VS Charlotte FC Sure Tips

June 3, 2023 No Comments

The game between Columbus Crew VS Charlotte FC promises to be an exciting one. Both clubs are in a competitive position in the standings, which means the match will have a lot of tension. What can you expect from this fixture? How will both teams perform in this match? Which side will come out on top? You’ll get the answers to these questions in this preview by MatchPlug, as we discuss the performance of each team, stats, and factors that may influence the game. We have the Correct score prediction today for Columbus VS Charlotte. Do check back on our site to view Soccer Predictions for similar MLS matches. Predictions and Betting Preview For Columbus Crew VS Charlotte FC Game 17 Venue: Lower.com Field, Ohio, USA. When: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 Time: 16:30 GMT Teams to play: Columbus Crew and Charlotte FC. MLS Picks: MONEYLINE 1.62 Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting On Columbus Crew 1XBet Spread: -1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 1.62 Columbus Crew has just secured a significant win in the MLS against the Colorado Rapids. It was a high-scoring match with a final result of 3-2. They started with a deficit, but rapidly turned the game around with goals scored by Lucas Zelarayán, Cucho Hernández, and Sean Zawadzki. But, today’s game will be challenging for Columbus because Charlotte is only a spot below it in the standings and has almost the same results. Luckily, the Crew has a home-field advantage. The numbers speak for themselves, as the team has gotten great results in 8 home matches, recording just one loss, five victories, and two draws. Columbus has a high scoring rate at home, averaging 2.62 goals per match. Possible lineup (4-4-2): Patrick Schulte; Steven Moreira, Malte Amundsen, Exon Gustavo, Vallecilla, Mohammed Farsi; Philip Quinton, Darlington Nagbe, Lucas Zelarayan, Aidan Morris; Cucho Hernandez, Yaw Yeboah. Betting On Charlotte FC 1XBet Spread: +1.5 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 1XBet Moneyline: 5.05 Charlotte FC has played one more match than Columbus so far in the MLS. In the last game, it was defeated by the Philadelphia Union, which is way ahead of it in the Eastern Conference standings. But, they displayed a great performance against Crew and Atlanta United. They got a 1-3 win on the road, with Justin Meram and Karol Świderski scoring goals. This indicates that they have good chances against the guests. On the road, Charlotte has been able to get good results just like at home. Matter of fact, the gaps between those results are not too much. The biggest challenge for this team is its defensive performance, as it has given up more goals than scored. Possible lineup (3-4-3): Kristijan Kahlina, Adilson Malanda, Bill Tuiloma, Harrison Afful; Nathan Byrne, Brandt Bronico, Derrick Jones, Ashley Westwood, Justin Meram, Karol Świderski, Kerwin Calderon. MatchPlug Prediction Today’s match between Columbus and Charlotte will be between two closely-ranked teams in the Eastern Conference. It is looking like a high-scoring game that may end in a draw, as their recent records show how they can swing to the extreme. Both clubs have players who score easily, and their scoring history is a key factor. The Crew has fantastic performances at home, while Charlotte struggles to match. Additionally, they haven’t scored above one goal when playing on the road. Which is why experts predict a home win.

Tottenham open talks Newcastle target James Maddison

Liverpool confirm the signing of Alexis Mac Allister on cut-price £35m deal

“I’m not going back to Barca, I’m going to Inter Miami”: Lionel Messi reveals his NEXT destination

N’Golo Kante CLOSE to Saudi Arabia move

Tottenham confirm Ange Postecoglou as new manager

Kai Havertz MUST extend his Chelsea contract, or he will be SOLD this summer

Alexis Mac Allister close to Liverpool move with medical SET for Tuesday

Aston Villa join the race to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer

Soccer Predictions Today: Minnesota VS Toronto FC Sure Tips

Soccer Predictions Today: Columbus Crew VS Charlotte FC Sure Tips

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