Monday , 18 March 2024

NEWS

Wayne Rooney’s Derby County Tragedy

Before us is a team from the Championship, which Wayne Rooney coaches. In the past, it was managed by Philip Koku and Frank Lampard. The white T‑shirt has been tried on by Rooney himself, Mason Mount, Ashley Cole and Fikayo Timori. The Rams became champions of England twice. It’s a proud club, and it’s going through a crisis. Look from the side, and it seems that everything is not so wrong. The standings are not so frustrating — 12th place, right in the middle. Two wins and four draws. But dig a little deeper, and problems begin. Derby can be deprived …

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The Overlap Between Football & Basketball

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re already football-obsessed. However, if there is another sport you follow with a passion, there’s a good chance it’s basketball — well, at least more so than sports like American football or baseball. You see, both football and basketball share a slew of similarities, which draws a shared interest from many fans across the world. This phenomena is actually a recent occurrence, too. Let’s delve deeper into that two-sport overlap and see how we got here to begin with. Global Popularity We already know football is THE most-followed sport in the entire …

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Bayer Leverkusen, Brandon Williams, Manchester United

Bayer Leverkusen Are Planning A Deal For Brandon Williams From Manchester United

A winter move from Old Trafford for Brandon Williams seems to be likely after another club have joined the race to get him on a temporary basis. According to reports, Bayer Leverkusen is plotting a loan deal for the 20-year-old player. The left-back has become almost invisible in the Manchester United squad this campaign after Alex Telles’ transfer from Porto. Having made 36 appearances for the Premier League side last season and strongly establishing himself as a celebrity, this term the footballer played just two games and made two substitute appearances, making it’s obvious that the young man requires more …

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Everton, Middlesbrough, Yannick Bolasie,

Middlesbrough Are Plotting A Loan Offer For Yannick Bolasie

Middlesbrough are going to get Everton player Yannick Bolasie on a temporary basis during the winter transfer window, according to reports. Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock is familiar with Bolasie as they worked together during their time at Crystal Palace and it seems that the head coach sees the 31-year-old as a great addition to his current squad. The Congolese player was in talks to move to Riverside Stadium in October, but the potential deal broke down. Bolasie is one of the key targets for Boro in January, as the club might get some extra funds available if they terminate Patrick …

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Leeds, Daniel James, Manchester United,

Leeds Are Still Interested In Man Utd Winger Daniel James

Leeds are plotting a move for Daniel James from Manchester United in the winter transfer window, according to reports. The Wales celebrity has struggled for game-time at Manchester United in recent time, with his last game at Old Trafford coming against İstanbul Başakşehir in November. The 23-year old demonstrated great performance in that match but has been removed from Premier League squads completely since the games against Manchester City and West Ham. The young player has become a victim of his own success since he joined the Red Devils. James made a fabulous start to his career at Old Trafford …

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Theo Hernandez, Real Madrid, Milan

Theo Hernandez Has No Plans To Return To Real Madrid

Theo Hernandez has stated that he doesn’t want to come back to Real Madrid and that he is keen to stay at San Siro for a long time. The French forward made a €24 million transfer to Real Madrid from Atletico Madrid three years ago, with the Spanish side tying the player down to a permanent contract after dealing with his release clause. Hernandez managed to win four trophies at Santiago Bernabeu, including the Champions League but failed to establish himself as a regular player in the first team. He made just 23 appearances for the Spanish club when the …

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Manchester City, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Wolves

Manchester City Zinchenko Is The Subject Of Interest From Wolves

Wolves are interested in Manchester City player Oleksandr Zinchenko, according to reports. The 23-year-old player has made just six appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side this campaign, so it seems the Premier League club are ready to let him go. The lack of his first-team game could open the opportunity for Wolves to make an offer for Zinchenko when the winter window re-opens. The Wanderers made a £19million approach for the defender last summer but failed. At that time, Zinchenko decided to stay and fight for his place at Etihad Stadium. However, the situation has significantly changed in recent months, so …

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Erling Haaland, Manchester City

Manchester City Are Targeting Erling Haaland To Replace Sergio Aguero

Manchester City have picked out the replacement for Sergio Aguero, according to reports. The 32-year-old player is now set to leave the Citizens at the end of this season, with the Premier League side yet to start talks about a potential extension to his contract. This would let the Argentine international to contact potential suitors from January before a summer move. However, some sources claim that Pep Guardiola has already identified the replacement for the forward, with signing Erling Haaland as the main goal for City’s management. Borussia Dortmund aren’t planning to sell their celebrity in the summer window unless …

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Lucas Vazquez, real Madrid

Lucas Vazquez Is Set To Leave Real Madrid

Lucas Vazquez seems to go through difficult times right now. The Spaniard has claimed that he is really happy at Real Madrid, but everything can change in the nearest future. He has remained coy when asked whether he will sign a new deal with Los Blancos. After spending 13 years at the Santiago Bernabéu, the 29-year-old player’s future is unclear. He will become a free agent at the end of the campaign with several options available. Vazquez started his junior career at Real Madrid and managed to emerge into the first team through a loan with Espanyol. After returning to …

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Billy Gilmour, Chelsea, Chelsea

Rangers Want To Sign Billy Gilmour From Chelsea

Rangers are planning to sign Billy Gilmour, according to reports. The Chelsea midfielder started his youth career with Rangers before joining the Blues, and it seems that the Gers are planning to bring him back on a temporary basis in January. The 19-year-old moved to Chelsea in 2017, and since then, he struggled for regular game time. His first appearance in a competitive squad for the first team came in the 2019 UEFA Super Cup against Liverpool, when he was an unused substitute. As a first-team player, the footballer took part in 12 matches during the 2019/20 season, but that …

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Achraf Lazaar, Newcastle

Achraf Lazaar Is Set For Newcastle Exit During The Winter Transfer Window

According to reports, Newcastle are going to let Achraf Lazaar go when the winter transfer window starts. The 28-year-old player has failed to demonstrate his skills on Tyneside. In fact, he made just ten appearances in more than four seasons at the squad. How did it happen? The former Palermo man arrived with a great reputation but has struggled to take part in regular-season games at St James’ Park. Since then, the Morocco international has played on loans with Sheffield Wednesday, Benevento, and Cosenza, but none of those clubs offered him a permanent contract. Lazaar’s contract with the Premier League …

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Chelsea, Antonio Rudiger

Chelsea Are Open To Offers For Antonio Rudiger And Fikayo Tomori

Chelsea are open to proposals for Fikayo Tomori and Antonio Rudiger in the winter transfer window, according to reports. It seems that boss Frank Lampard is planning to cut the number of centre-backs at the squad. Both footballers almost left the Premier League side in the summer. Tottenham and West Ham United were interested in signing Rudiger while it was said that Everton were keen to get Tomori on loan. Unfortunately, both deals failed and the players had to stay and fight for their places at Stamford Bridge. However, the situation has changed in recent weeks. Barca have been linked …

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Juventus, Houssem Aouar, Federico Bernardeschi

Houssem Aouar’s Move To Juventus Was Prevented By Federico Bernardeschi

Houssem Aouar was reportedly on the verge of joining the Italian club, but the transfer never happened. What was the reason? As it turned out, the deal failed because of Federico Bernardeschi. The in-demand Lyon player was on the verge of joining Juve during the summer transfer window only for Federico Bernardeschi to scupper the transfer, according to reports. The 22-year-old footballer has been a target for several European giants, and the Italian side were expected to close the deal several months ago. However, due to financial issues, the contract hinged on Federico Bernardeschi accepting the offer to join the …

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Franck Kessie, Milan

Franck Kessie Is In Line For A New Contract With Milan

According to reports, Milan have started talks with the representative of Franck Kessie over extending his contract with the Rossoneri. The Ivorian has demonstrated great performance over the past months and is considered one of the top midfielders in Serie A. Therefore, the Italian side are planning to keep the 23-yer-old player for as long as possible and have initiated consultations over the possibility to extend his contract. The current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2022, meaning that there is some urgency to discuss the conditions and avoid problems like the one the club’s management is …

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Barcelona, Benfica, Jean-Clair Todibo

Jean-Clair Todibo Is Set To Return To Barcelona

Barcelona is plotting a return for Jean-Clair Todibo, who is currently on loan at Benfica, according to reports. The Catalan giants have been hit by injuries in the 2020–21 season. This has made head coach Ronald Koeman run out of options for his defensive line. All four key center-backs are now sidelined with Gerard Pique not available for several months. The situation has already triggered rumors the La Liga side will eye new candidates in January to bolster their squad. However, lack of funds is a real problem. It is said that Jean-Clair Todibo could be coming back to Barca …

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Christian Eriksen, Tottenham, Jose Mourinho

Tottenham Are Not Interested In Re-Signing Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen is going through tough times right now, as Tottenham don’t want to have him in the squad anymore. According to reports, head coach Jose Mourinho doesn’t plan to re-sign the Danish footballer in the winter transfer window. Eriksen’s move to Inter Milan has not worked out, and the management believes that he should leave in January. However, a romantic comeback to Spurs is not an option for the attacking midfielder. The Arsenal boss has made it clear that he has no free places amid strong competition in his current midfield. The 28-year-old player joined Inter for £16.9 million …

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