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Kakuta scores as Lens hold Moses Simon-less Nantes

Don't panic folks. Harry Kane is still at it. Despite not having his most successful season - largely due to injuries - he has still clocked up 15 Premier League goals, and the most recent two he's scored have taken him past 200 club career goals. The boy from Walthamstow has come a long way from north London schoolboy to England captain and there is seemingly nothing stopping him from now overtaking Jimmy Greaves as Spurs' all time leading scorer in the not-too-distant future. So let's dive...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

Percy Tau: Brighton & Hove Albion confirm plans for South Africa star from Anderlecht

Cast your mind back to October, if you can. Liverpool were already stretching their lead at the top of the Premier League, Manchester City were looking beatable and a young exciting Chelsea were quietly churning out impressive results, largely thanks to the form of Tammy Abraham. The 22-year-old had hit seven goals by the end of September and was joint top of the goalscoring charts with Sergio Aguero. He was later called up by Gareth Southgate and scored his first England goal against...
Original author: Duncan Mitchell

The Curious Case of Alexandre Lacazette: The Striker Back in Form After a Largely Poor Season

Alexandre Lacazette was one of the most exciting signings of the 2017 summer transfer window. Signed to much fanfare after some goal-laden years with Ligue 1 side Lyon, much was expected of the French striker at an Arsenal side looking to reestablish itself as a top side in the Premier League. But since then, he's had a few highs and lows, with some brilliant moments tangled up with some wretched spells in front of goal. He's back in form with three in four following his strike against...
Original author: Max Haley

Chelsea Striker Beth England's Player of the Season Award Is a Win for Hard Graft

Less than three years ago, Beth England looked as if she may no longer have a Chelsea future. Fast forward 34 months, and she is suddenly the player the Blues turn to on the biggest occasions. On 14 September 2017, England was shipped out on loan to Liverpool. Her goals had helped fire Doncaster Belles to promotion from the second tier during the 2015 season, and she signed for Chelsea in the following transfer window. But it appeared that after a little under two years with the club, she had...
Original author: Ali Rampling

2019/20 WSL Award Winners Announced – Including Player & Manager of the Season

ason Chelsea striker Bethany England has been Barclays Player of the Season for the 2019/20 Women’s Super League campaign following a stunning individual year. England began the landmark season, which saw Barclays align with the WSL as named sponsor, in spectacular fashion when she scored a wonder goal in front of 25,000 people at Stamford Bridge in the opening game against Tottenham. England began 2019/20 with a stunning goal at Stamford Bridge From then on, the Chelsea star never looked back...
Original author: Jamie Spencer

The Highest Profile Exits During the 2020 WSL Transfer Window

The WSL transfer window opened on 19 June and the English top flight has not been shy of a statement signing in recent seasons. Chelsea snapped up Australian superstar Sam Kerr in January, while Everton signed England international Izzy Christiansen from Lyon. Manchester City have upped the ante this summer, with Lucy Bronze and Alex Greenwood poised to join the club once Lyon's Champions League campaign concludes. As contracts tick down, a selection of high profile players have opted to not...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Arsenal Leading Real Madrid and Everton in Race for Espanyol Midfielder Marc Roca

Arsenal are leading the race to sign Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca, according to reports in Spain. The 23-year-old has been ever present for the Barcelona based side this season, making 42 appearances in all competitions so far. He has earned rave reviews for his performances in defensive midfield but it has not been enough to prevent his side propping up the table for much of the campaign. Everton and Real Madrid are interested in Roca With Espanyol's relegation now confirmed, several clubs...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Carlo Ancelotti Admits Everton Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford 'Has to Be Better'

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti had admitted that he's told goalkeeper Jordan Pickford that he must improve, following a number or erratic mistakes since the Premier League restarted. Pickford's shot stopping and distribution skills have rarely been called into question, but lapses in concentration and soft errors have crept into his game with increasing frequency this season. Pickford has struggled for consistency this season The Toffees goalkeeper was fortunate to not concede another during...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Christian Eriksen 1 of 11 Inter Players Who Could Be Sold in Summer

Inter are open to selling Christian Eriksen as Antonio Conte plans a summer clearout, according to reports in Italy. Eriksen only joined the Nerazzurri back in January, sealing his £18m exit from Tottenham after months of speculation. Since arriving at San Siro the Dane has struggled to impose himself, registering six goal involvements in 16 appearances. Christian Eriksen has struggled to adapt to life at Inter Conte has dropped him from the first team in recent weeks and Sport Mediaset (via...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Sheffield United's Unsung Heroes of the 2019/20 Season

Sheffield United have had an unforgettable first season back in the Premier League. On the brink of European qualification, many Blades players have received plaudits far and wide, and rightly so. The likes of Chris Basham and Jack O'Connell have earned rave reviews as United's overlapping centre backs in Chris Wilder's principled system. Here are five of their unsung heroes who have gone under the radar this term. 1. David McGoldrick McGoldrick celebrating his disallowed goal against Spurs...
Original author: Max Haley

Transfer Talk: PSG, Messi still far from new deal amid MLS interest

As the indistinguishable Europop blared across the public address system, Juventus' players meekly congratulated their spirited opponents after a thrilling 3-3 draw. On Wednesday night Sassuolo became the latest team to bloody the nose of the league leaders as Juve won just their second point from the previous nine available. Yet, despite this run, the Old Lady boast a healthy lead at the table's summit with five games to play. Aaron Ramsey battles with Sassuolo's Jérémie Boga in Juve's 3-3...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom

Signing Simon Kjaer Is a Step in the Right Direction for Milan

There's a lot of reason for optimism around Milan at the moment. They're in top form, having won five out of seven games played since the restart, taking large scalps in the form of Lazio and Juventus in the process. In addition to this, the probable arrival of Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season promises a bright future for Milan after nearly a decade in the dark ages. One person delighted about I Rossoneri's recent joys is centre-back Simon Kjaer, who stated: "When you win matches, an...
Original author: Lee Bushe

Spain coach: Pedri was like Iniesta in loss to Italy

Leroy Sane has expressed his joy at being a Bayern Munich player, after taking part in his first training session with his new club on Monday. After months of speculation, the winger joined the German champions from Manchester City in a €60m deal this July, signing a five-year deal with the club. Sane took to the training pitches with his new side for the first time on Monday, completing light running and ball work before he takes part in full training next week. Sane took part in his first...
Original author: Ali Rampling

‘I will carry Inter forever in my heart’ – PSG’s Hakimi says farewell to I Nerazzurri

At a time in football where £20m will barely get you a 16-year-old English defender's left leg, the value of a pound has become lost. A 'gamble' in the transfer market will these days will force most clubs to take out a second mortgage... or cost £35m and still play week in week out. Cast your mind back little over 20 years and the money clubs would spend on established, or even up and coming talent, is unrecognisable. For Arsenal, the best players ever to don the shirt were bought at a snip....
Original author: Ross Kennerley

Ivan Perisic holds talks with Chelsea amid Inter contract impasse

After waiting 30 years, plus an additional coronavirus enforced three months, Liverpool finally won their maiden Premier League title at a canter. The Reds were crowned champions of England in style, breaking or equalling several Premier League records in the process. It's been a long wait, but finally... ????????? ??? ??????? ?????? ?????????. ? pic.twitter.com/6SaWgNJ1No — 90min (@90min_Football) June 25, 2020 However, defeat to Arsenal on Wednesday evening means Jurgen Klopp's side can no...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Leroy Sane 'Overjoyed' to Be at Bayern Munich After First Training Session

Leroy Sane expressed his joy at becoming a Bayern Munich player after his first session with the club
Original author: Ali Rampling

Timo Werner lifts lid on impact of government sanctions at Chelsea

niar Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all made enquiries to Inter over the possibility of a summer transfer for Slovakian centre-back Milan Skriniar. All three Premier League sides are in the market for a new defender and Skriniar may be a better long-term investment than Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly. Skriniar has impressed since joining Inter in 2017 Manchester United are primarily targeting winger Jadon Sancho, but Paul Pogba staying has led to a reassessment of whether the...
Original author: Jamie Spencer

Klopp rejected Bayern 'a few times' for Liverpool

nked Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is set for another summer of transfer speculation, with teams across Europe readying offers for the Ivorian. Zaha went public with his desire to leave Selhurst Park last summer, but Palace's reported asking price of £80m was enough to scare off suitors like Arsenal, Everton and Napoli. Crystal Palace's £80m asking price was enough to kill any move last summer Roy Hodgson is well aware that Zaha is his star player and club talisman. Despite a relatively...
Original author: Tom Gott

Why the transfer window should be abolished: chaos for clubs, a playground for agents

Exclusive - Manchester City have let midfielder David Silva know that he is welcome to stay at the Etihad Stadium next season if he cannot find a suitable move elsewhere. The 34-year-old has already decided that he wants to bring his time in the Premier League to an end this summer, with teams all over the world understood to be interested in offering him a new home for next season. Silva is yet to decide on his next move Teams in his native Spain have reached out about a potential move, and...
Original author: Tom Gott

How Man Utd's 3 January signings are settling in

News Norwich City's last home match in the Premier League for at least 12 months comes against Burnley on Saturday afternoon. Daniel Farke's side were consigned to a record fifth Premier League relegation in their last outing at Carrow Road as West Ham United - more specifically, Michail Antonio - blasted four unanswered goals past the Canaries. Daniel Farke consoles Max Aarons after Norwich's relegation was confirmed Burnley, on the other hand, harbour faint hopes of Europa League...
Original author: Grey Whitebloom

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