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Premier League heavyweights Liverpool are interested in RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol, says Fabrizio Romano.
The Croatian defender nearly joined Chelsea last summer but didn’t get the move. However, his value skyrocketed after the World Cup after an impressive showing in the Croatian national team.
At just 21 years, the defender is one of the most sought-after players currently in his position, and Jurgen Klopp’s men have joined the queue for his signature. The Reds’ harsh 5-2 Champions League defeat to Real Madrid demonstrated how much they need refreshing in their defensive department.
However, they are willing to spend to ensure they aren’t left short again if their crop of injury-prone squad members experiences another rash of fitness concerns.
Meanwhile, Leipzig coach Marco Rose confirmed that his defender is interested in a Premier League move.
After his side’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City last night, the coach said: “Joško Gvardiol will be an RB Leipzig player next season as well. I am the coach, and I am asking for that”.
“He is happy here. He said he wants to play in the Premier League, but he didn’t say when!”
After a 2-2 draw in Camp Nou, Barcelona will travel to Manchester on Thursday to face Manchester United in the return leg of their UEFA Europa League playoff game.
Manchester United felt they deserved to win the first leg after outplaying their opponents, with goal-scorer Marcus Rashford claiming they ‘feel the draw was a loss’.
However, the Red Devils returned to winning ways over the weekend, with an excellent 3-0 win over Leicester City, taking them to five points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
They are on course to make history as they are still in four competitions.
They have the Carabao Cup final to play on Sunday against Newcastle and will be desperate to win here to ensure they can still win all four competitions they’re still playing in.
They have the ammunition to do that–Old Trafford, where they lost just two of their last 11 UEFA home games (W6, D3) and are unbeaten in 17 competitive home matches (W15, D2).
Barcelona have enjoyed little success in Europe this season, losing out on a place in the UCL. But they have been in fine form in La Liga this season and come into this tie on the back of a 2-0 win over Cádiz on Sunday.
The result maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the table, making it an incredible 18-match unbeaten run for the visitors (W16, D2).
United’s recent home dominance should not faze them despite their underwhelming away record across their last nine UEFA road trips (W3, D2, L4).
That said, another BTTS/GG game can be expected, given the goal-scoring abilities of both teams.
In-form Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has refused to rule out a summer move from the Serie A side.
The Nigeria international is currently one of the hottest strikers in the world, as he has scored 18 goals in just 19 league games for Napoli this season. As a result, many of Europe’s elite sides have become interested in signing him at the end of the campaign.
He is under contract at Armando Diego Maradona Stadium until 2025 and will command a hefty transfer fee if Napoli wants to sell. Chelsea and Manchester United have been heavily linked to the player, while Real Madrid are also credited with interest.
Asked about the interest being shown in him, the 24-year-old told ESPN: “When you are doing so well, top clubs around the world are watching, mostly in the top five leagues.
“And to be able to attract interest from these top clubs shows that I am doing great, and it gives me the motivation to do even more for myself and my team.
“But I am focused on Napoli right now, and they have the final say. I just want to help my team to win matches and win trophies. At the end of the season, we will see what is going to happen, but that is not up to me. It is for the club to decide.”
Meanwhile, Napoli will reportedly demand close to €150m (£132m) to sell Osimhen, who is widely accepted to be one of the best strikers on current form.
Tottenham Hotspur will compete with Manchester City for the signature of Leicester City midfielder James Maddison this summer.
Pep Guardiola wants the England midfielder after another bright season at King Power Stadium despite Leicester’s struggles. However, Guardiola’s attempt to sign him for City this summer will take more work as Tottenham also want him.
According to Football Insider, City will have to compete with Conte’s side to sign the Leicester City ace. Spurs are looking for a creative midfielder that will suit their system and have identified Maddison as the right player for the job.
The 26-year-old is valued at €55 million, which will be easy for City or Spurs to part with.
He has scored nine goals and provided five assists in 19 competitive games this season. Asides from City and Tottenham, Newcastle United and Chelsea are also monitoring his situation at Leicester, where his current deal runs till 2024.
High-flying Napoli will travel to Germany this Tuesday to face Europa League defending champions Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the knockout round of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League season.
The German side qualified for this tournament stage by narrowly finishing second in Group D, one point behind Tottenham. They recorded three wins in their group (D1, L2) while scoring seven goals and conceding eight.
They come into this game on the back of a 2-0 win over Werder Bremen at the weekend, which kept them close to the Bundesliga top four. Head coach Oliver Glasner was able to rest some key players with this game in mind, so he will be desperate for his big hitters to make the difference in this fixture.
Haven suffered just four defeats across their last 30 European home games (W17, D9, L4), plus a respectable record against Italian opponents on the European stage (W6, D3, L2); Frankfurt will be confident going into this game.
However, Napoli is not a soft side. On the contrary, the Italian side are one of the most in-form teams in Europe at the moment. They will travel to Deutsche Bank Park in supreme confidence after three straight wins, with clean sheets and 2+ goal margins that have left them 15 points clear at the top of Serie A.
The visitors scored the highest goals in the Champions League group stage (G20) and can be backed to at least find the net in Germany. However, despite their form, victory here would go down in history as only their second on German soil at the tenth attempt (W1, D3, L5).
Meanwhile, all six of Napoli’s previous Champions League round of 16 games (W1, D1, L4) have seen both teams score.
Manchester United rising teen star Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly close to agreeing to a new long-term deal with the club.
The Argentine has seen his stock at Old Trafford rise in recent times due to some impressive displays, especially off the bench. United want to keep him at the club beyond 2024 when his current deal expires.
They have been negotiating over a new, improved offer with the player for some time now and have now succeeded in agreeing on a new deal.
According to ESPN, Garnacho and Man United agreed to a five-year deal, and the final stumbling block before the deal is sealed is an issue regarding image rights for the player. However, that isn’t expected to be a concern.
The 18-year-old will benefit from a considerable pay rise that will take him from an academy salary to a first-team player’s wage. The deal will see his pay increase progressively as he becomes more involved in the first team.
Veteran Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric wants to stay at Real Madrid despite his side’s links to Borussia Dortmund wonder kid Jude Bellingham.
The 37-year-old, who has won five Champions League trophies and three Spanish league titles since joining Real Madrid from Tottenham eleven years ago, signed a one-year extension with the Spanish champions at the end of last season.
But he is approaching the end of his contract and still needs to determine whether this will be his last season with the La Liga club, especially considering his age.
Speaking about his future, the veteran midfielder revealed he hasn’t spoken to Madrid about an extension, even if he wants to remain at the club.
“About my new contract, I can’t tell you anything about it as I’ve not spoken to the club yet,” said the Croatia international.
“You don’t have these conversations mid-season. I’m very relaxed. I’m not annoyed by it whatsoever.
“It’s a bit boring getting asked that question because it’s the same answer. I want to carry on here, I want to stay, I feel good, and I want to continue as part of Real Madrid.
“I’d like to deserve to stay on my own merit, not that someone gives it on a freebie.
“No one has given me anything for free in my career, and I don’t want that to happen now.
Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for midfielder Scott McTominay according to a report from Football Insider.
The Red Devils want to continue their squad improvement and overhaul under Erik ten Hag and have identified some key squad members they will sell this summer. Among them is McTominay, who they hope to sell in the summer to increase the transfer funds.
The 26-year-old lost his place in the first team to Casemiro this season but has managed to play 25 times in all competitions for the Red Devils.
He is valued at €30 million and has attracted interest from Newcastle United. In his place, Manchester United will go for West Ham United captain Declan Rice.
His contract in Madrid will expire this summer, and there has been suggestions that Los Blancos are ready to offer him a new deal. However, according to Relevo’s Matteo Moretto and Sergio Santos, Bayern Munich will try to bring him to Allianz Arena as coach Julian Nagelsmann believes he fits perfectly with the brand of football he wants his team to play.
So far, there is only interest on Bayern’s part, and they have yet to make a formal offer or contact the player. Also, Ceballos isn’t keen on leaving as he is enjoying the success that has eluded him for years in Madrid, where he has gained the coach’s and fans’ trust.
In the 72nd NBA All-Star Game happening today, Team LeBron VS Team Giannis; two giants, will be gracing the court with their presence, as they wow the crowd with their exceptional skills.
This matchup for all ages will happen at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in Utah. Which will play host to one of the most anticipated and celebrated sports events in the world. This year’s contest features two franchises headed by LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The contest will kick off with a mock draft of the players in both teams, with the final lineup selected by the leaders, LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. LeBron James’ team is already favoured by the experts to win the NBA All-Star Game.
All proceeds from the matchup will go to this year’s beneficiaries – Raise the Future and Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Utah. Team Giannis will play for Raise the Future, while Team LeBron will take care of Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Utah. Tonight’s game is expected to raise over $750,000 for the Utah community.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is regarded as one of the best power forwards of the current NBA generation. The Milwaukee Buck’s big man won the Most Improved Player Award in 2017 and hasn’t faltered since then.
Antetokounmpo received the NBA Most Valuable Player Award in 2019 and 2020 too.
In the course of his career, he has won 7 All-Star selections. Today’s game will be the third time Giannis will be captaining an All-Star side, after losing the last two games in 2019 and 2020.
Antetokounmpo’s Performance in the NBA 2022-23
Points Per Game – 31.8 | Rebounds Per Game: 12.2 | Assists Per Game: 5.4
Team Giannis 2023 NBA All-Star Roaster
Eastern Conference Starters:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks) (Captain)
Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) (Injured)
Joel Embiid (Philadelphia 76ers) (Injury Replacement)
Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland Cavaliers)
Kyrie Irving (Brooklyn Nets)
Eastern Conference Reserves:
Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat)
Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
DeMar DeRozan (Chicago Bulls)
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers)
Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks)
Julius Randle (New York Knicks)
Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors)
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LeBron James AKA King James is one of the most legendary basketball players in history. The superstar from the Los Angeles Lakers is the all-time leading scorer in the NBA, ranking 4th in career assists.
King James has 4 MVP awards to his name and two Olympic gold medals. He is the only captain to attain success in an All-Star event five times. LeBron also holds the record for the highest number of appearances (19) in the All-Star Games.
James’ Performance in the NBA 2022-23
Points Per Game: 30.0 | Rebounds Per Game: 8.4 | Assists Per Game: 7.0
Team LeBron 2023 NBA All-Star Roaster
Western Conference Starters:
LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) (Captain)
Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) (Injury Replacement)
Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans) (Injured)
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks)
Western Conference Reserves:
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) (Injury replacement)
De Aaron Fox (Sacramento Kings) (Injury replacement)
Paul George (Los Angeles Clippers)
Shai Gilgeous – Alexander (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies)
Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
Domantas Sabonis (Sacramento Kings)
Team LeBron Vs Team Giannis Prediction: All-Star Draft
Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James were selected based on fan votes to captain their respective teams, and as such, they’ll start the selection process. Team LeBron will get the first pick as James was the leading vote-getter in the All-Star balloting process.
Fans’ votes make up 50% of the vote in the choosing of the 8 starters for the All-Star Game. Current NBA players’ and media panels’ votes account for 25% of votes each.
The coaches of the 30 NBA franchises select the set of 14 reserves. In total, there are 22 players. The team captains begin the picks from the reserves first and then move to the starters.
Today’s game will be the first time in the NBA that an All-Star Draft takes place right before the game.
MatchPlug Prediction
The court is prepared for a showdown of all showdowns which is one of the most anticipated matchups of the year.
King James will want to retain his reign in the NBA All-Star Game.
While Antetokounmpo will play to make history by winning his first All-Star Game as a captain.
It will be exciting to see how these two captains draft their squads. NBA Expert Picks on sports betting platforms are already predicting a win for Team LeBron in today’s contest.
