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The Frenchmen is ranked at the top of the list The post Benzama to win the Ballon dor first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by Fasy Tiol. from https://thefootballlovers.com/benzama-to-win-the-ballon-dor/ Headache For Manchester United- Red Devils Suffer As A Deal For A Fringe Player Falls Through6/10/2022 After apparently conducting contract negotiations with Manchester United, Juventus has decided to end their pursuit of Jesse Lingard, a playmaker for the Red DevilsJesse Lingard’s transfer to Juventus has ground to a halt after the powerhouses of Serie A decided to cease their pursuit of the English player, as stated in a report published by Goal. Initially, they expressed interest in signing the Manchester United playmaker. But after conducting contract negotiations, they have chosen to pursue other players instead. For Massimiliano Allegri, the news that Juventus’ pursuit of Jesse Lingard has been unsuccessful is likely to be a significant setback. The manager of Juventus was confident in the abilities possessed by the Englishman and had encouraged him to emulate the recent achievements of several English players who had established themselves as successful on Italian soil. The list includes players such as Chris Smalling, Ashley Young, Fikayo Tomori, and most recently, Tammy Abraham. However, Abraham has lately been exposed to a rapid return to the Premier League due to interest from Aston Villa, Newcastle United, and Arsenal. However, a transfer to Italy is not an option for Lingard at this time. Following the conclusion of his 20-year affiliation with Manchester United, the Englishman is anticipated to make an informed decision about the next club he will play for to increase his chances of being selected by Gareth Southgate to represent England at the next FIFA World Cup. Where will Jesse Lingard finally move to?Lingard’s primary objective at his new club is to secure a spot in the starting lineup consistently. The previous club of the Manchester United playmaker, West Ham, seems to have the upper hand in this competition. The player is familiar with West Ham manager David Moyes. He has had a productive six-month stint with the club during the second part of the 2020/21 season. Although the Hammers are up against tough competition from other Premier League teams, Lingard has indicated that he is open to the possibility of returning to West Ham. The playmaker’s position is being monitored by several teams, including Everton and Newcastle United, amongst others. Lingard is an outstanding bargain given that he won’t cost the club anything to sign, particularly when one takes into account the fact that the former sensation for Manchester United won’t be looking for a large wage either. Because of this, signing him would be the perfect coup for a club like West Ham, while other teams like Newcastle and Everton would also stand to gain from his presence. A reunion with Jose Mourinho is another option for Jesse Lingard. He has been identified as one of the objectives for the Serie A giants by the manager of AS Roma. Even though the 29-year-old is expected to stay in the Premier League, it will be intriguing to watch who prevails in the competition to recruit the English international during this summer’s transfer window. The post ‘Headache For Manchester United’- Red Devils Suffer As A Deal For A Fringe Player Falls Through first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by Rohit Sarkar. from https://thefootballlovers.com/manchester-united-suffer-as-a-deal-falls-through/ According to reports, Liverpool is on the verge of making headway in their pursuit of the talented player Calvin RamsayA recent rumour from Football Insider suggests that Liverpool is getting even closer to completing the signing of Calvin Ramsay. The Premier League giants are quite close to striking an agreement with Aberdeen about the sale of the young fullback. They are anticipated to pay a cost of around four million pounds for his services. The two teams are presently engaged in discussions on the final payment arrangement. Once those discussions are concluded, the player will be given the go-ahead to go to Merseyside and complete his medical examination at Anfield. The transfer may be finalized within the next few days. This would make Ramsay Liverpool’s second acquisition in advance of the new season. The Reds had already announced that they had successfully acquired the services of Fulham prodigy Fabio Carvalho. Ramsay may soon be added to that list. The youth, who is just 18 years old, does not have a lot of experience playing at the top level of football. Nonetheless, the youngster did make his debut in the professional ranks during the previous season. Ramsay, a player who often plays right back, established himself as one of the up-and-coming talents in the Scottish Premiership by tallying five assists in 22 matches played for the team. His performances have not gone unnoticed, and Liverpool is now on the brink of securing his signing after beating off interest from league rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. His performances have not gone unnoticed. Why does Liverpool want Calvin Ramsay?The fact that Ramsay is going to be Trent Alexander’s backup at Anfield is likely to have a significant negative impact on his chances of getting regular playing time at the club. As a result, he might replace Neco Williams, who may eventually sign a permanent agreement to play for Fulham. The Reds are reportedly hoping for a transfer price of about £12 million. Even though Alexander-Arnold is widely regarded as one of the best right-backs in the Premier League, Ramsay has unquestionably shown the quality necessary to compete with the Englishman in the Premier League and has the potential to give the Englishman a fight for his money. Indeed, Jurgen Klopp has a stellar track record when it comes to the development of young players. And considering the demanding nature of the calendar for English football, he shouldn’t have too much trouble providing Ramsay with the odd opportunity to demonstrate his worth at the top level of the sport. In the meantime, reports indicate that Liverpool has reached an agreement with SL Benfica about the transfer of forward Darwin Nunez. This might pave the way for the club to make yet another breakthrough in the transfer market. After Carvalho and Ramsay, the Uruguayan international may become the club’s third acquisition of the offseason if all goes according to plan. The post ‘Deal Agreed’- Liverpool Is Very Close To Sign Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Competitor first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by Rohit Sarkar. from https://thefootballlovers.com/liverpool-close-to-sign-trent-alexander-arnolds-competitor/ It has been claimed that Real Madrid and Chelsea have made contact with Gabriel Jesus, who is wanted by Arsenal and is valued by Manchester City at about €55 millionIn his blog for Caught Offside, the well-known Italian transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano claims that up to five teams are competing for Gabriel Jesus’ signature ahead of the summer transfer window. Real Madrid and Chelsea have initiated communication with the Brazilian striker, who is valued by Manchester City at about €55 million. Arsenal is also interested in acquiring his services. Gabriel Jesus is coming off of a successful 2021/22 season in which he made a total of 41 appearances across all competitions and racked up 13 goals and 12 assists. However, due to Manchester City’s recent purchases of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, the 25-year-old player is no longer in a position to play for the club. At the Etihad Stadium, Jesus may not be necessary because the other two strikers are probably going to be alternatives through the center. Recent rumours indicate that the Brazilian international is prepared to quit Manchester City during the summer transfer window. This news comes as no surprise. Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all interested in acquiring Jesus’ services, demonstrating that he does not lack potential suitors. The failure of Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe during the summer transfer window has led to the club’s interest in pursuing other options. In addition, since Luka Jovic and Mariano Diaz’s futures at the Santiago Bernabeu are unknown, Real Madrid will need to invest in a versatile attacker. Jesus is a realistic target for the club’s pursuit of such a player. Where will Gabriel Jesus finally move to?According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid and Chelsea are both interested in acquiring Jesus’ services. He is reportedly in communication with both clubs. In the next summer transfer window, it is quite probable that the Blues will sell at least one of Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech, or Timo Werner. That should clear the way for Jesus to participate in Chelsea’s assault by making one of their spots available. In the meantime, Jesus is another player that Arsenal is interested in. The Gunners have been after him for several months, and recent rumours have suggested that the two teams have already agreed on personal terms. However, despite the best efforts of Arsenal, Real Madrid and Chelsea’s participation in the competition makes things more difficult for the north London club. Even though the Brazilian international’s contract will be up for renewal the following year, Manchester City will want about €55 million to release Jesus from his current deal. As the 25-year-old player approaches the exit door at the Etihad Stadium, it will be interesting to see if Real Madrid, Chelsea, Arsenal, and any other interested parties will launch an offensive and be willing to pay €55 million to sign the player as he nears the end of his time playing for Manchester City. The post ‘Asking Price Revealed’- Real Madrid Enter The Competition To Sign Gabriel Jesus first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by Rohit Sarkar. from https://thefootballlovers.com/real-madrid-enter-the-competition-to-sign-gabriel-jesus/ According to many reports, Barcelona will allegedly face competition from Juventus in the summer for the acquisition of Ilkay Gundogan, a midfielder now playing for Manchester CityBILD reports that Serie A heavyweights Juventus are prepared to compete with Barcelona in the battle to recruit Manchester City and German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan. His current contract will enter the last year of its term this summer. In the summer of 2016, Gundogan made the move from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City. He was one of the first players to sign with the club when Pep Guardiola took over as manager of the Etihad Stadium club. The 31-year-old player had to struggle with injury problems early on in his career in the Premier League. Nevertheless, since then, he has developed into a critical component for the Cityzens and has played an essential part in the success that they have earned over the years. What’s the status?Gundogan has played a total of 253 games for Manchester City during his career, during which he has scored 49 goals and assisted on 33 others. Ten of the goals were scored during the 2021/22 season, including two goals scored in the last Premier League match of the season against Aston Villa, which helped cement the title for his club. These two goals were among the ones that helped close the deal for his team to win the title. Gundogan, however, is being connected with a departure from Manchester City, with the English champions open to the idea of a transfer. This is because his contract position at Etihad is in a precarious state. It would seem that Barcelona has been made aware of Gundogan’s probable availability during the summer transfer window. Barcelona has shown an interest in acquiring the German international player Gundogan. The expected arrival of Franck Kessie on a Bosman transfer in the summer will help the Catalan giants bolster their midfield. However, there are still many unanswered questions around the future of Frenkie de Jong, who is a target for Manchester United. At the same time, Barcelona is looking for a player to give support to Sergio Busquets, who is the club captain. Gundogan might end up being a two-in-one solution for the Blaugrana. But considering his age, he would only be a short-term remedy. Despite this, the Blaugrana could benefit from him in more ways than one. Will Barcelona make a move for Ilkay Gundogan?However, Barcelona would have to contend with Juventus if they wanted to sign Gundogan. In the wake of the impending departures of players such as Arthur Melo and Adrien Rabiot, the Bianconeri are mulling over whether or not to make changes to their central midfield position. After failing to mount a serious fight for the Serie A championship in either of the last two seasons, they may benefit greatly from the addition of a player with Gundogan’s level of experience and focus. However, the source notes that Barcelona has long been Gundogan’s ideal club and that he would love to play for them. However, given the Catalans’ current financial condition, it seems unlikely that they will be able to land the German international. In the meantime, there is also the prospect of the midfielder signing a new contract with the club, which would extend the length of his time spent at Etihad Stadium. Therefore, it will be interesting to observe how things go over the next several weeks. The post ‘A Move On The Cards?’- Barcelona Face Competition For Signing Ilkay Gundogan first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by Rohit Sarkar. from https://thefootballlovers.com/barcelona-face-competition-for-signing-ilkay-gundogan/ According to Omar Altundag, former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is set to become the new manager of Paris Saint Germain once the departure of Mauricio Pochettino is made official. The current PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino has been rumored to be sacked from the club as soon as a decent replacement was found. Now, it looks like it is only a matter of time before he is sacked. The PSG board has not been happy with the manager ever since the loss to Real Madrid during the Champions League round of 16. Over the past few months, PSG were in pursuit of Zinedine Zidane to take over the reigns at the French capital. However, the former Real Madrid boss did not seem to be interested as he was eyeing the French national team. Nonetheless, RMC Sport’s Daniel Riolo stated (via Hadrien Grenier) that Zidane will be the next PSG coach. The report adds that in March, the 49-year-old knew he would be managing Kylian Mbappe. The owners of PSG as well as the board of directors of the club had two objectives at the end of the last season. The first one was to make sure that Kylian Mbappe signed a contract extension with the club and lure him away from Madrid. The second priority was to make sure that Zidane agreed to become the man in charge at PSG. According to reports, the Emir of Qatar and French president Emmanuel Macron played an important role in convincing Zidane to take the role at the French capital. Zinedine Zidane was also offered a ridiculous contract that he could not refuse. Zinedine Zidane won three consecutive European trophies with Real Madrid during his stint in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu. With PSG hungry for a European trophy, it looks like Zidane might guide them to the biggest trophy in club football. The post Former Real Madrid Boss Zinedine Zidane Is ‘SET’ To Be Paris Saint Germain’s New Manager first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by David Habib. from https://thefootballlovers.com/zinedine-zidane-paris-saint-germain/ According to a report by Albiceleste Talk, Lionel Messi has recommended Angel Di Maria to sign for Barcelona this summer. The Barcelona legend said this to the winger while the pair were travelling for an international assignment. Messi and Di Maria have been teammates at PSG for the past year. However, with Di Maria’s contract expiring this summer, he’s set to leave the Parc des Princes as a free agent. It was reported a few days ago by Marca that Barcelona had joined Juventus in the race to sign Argentina winger Angel Di Maria. The winger is currently a free agent after deciding to part ways with Paris Saint Germain. Barcelona continue to be restricted by their poor financial situation and with Di Maria, they have found an opportunity for a low cost yet quality winger. Despite interest from Italian giants Juventus, Di Maria is so eager to move to Camp Nou that he is not responding to the offer from Juventus. The post Lionel Messi Has Told Argentinian Teammate Angel Di Maria TO JOIN Barcelona This Summer first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by David Habib. from https://thefootballlovers.com/lionel-messi-angel-di-maria-barcelona/ While Messi being one of the most influential people in the world of football is common knowledge, he is almost worshipped as a deity in his own country. Such is his influence in Argentina. He is held to a messianic status in the eyes of all the people there, and one of them is the Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The Aston Villa stopper has been a revelation on goal for Argentina, being one of the players who wears his heart on his sleeve for the Albiceleste. He has gained prominence for being a disruptive presence, with the ability to get into the minds of some of the biggest names in the premier league. But even he was absolutely mesmerised and spellbound when Messi began to speak to the team. The Latest Comment Made By Emi Martinez About Lionel Messi That Got Dragged Into The News Once AgainSpeaking to Prime Video, which is in the works of releasing a documentary on the background of Argentina’s victorious run to last year’s Copa America, Martinez says, “He was giving a speech to everyone about this is going to be his last one, so he will be giving it his all”, and he recalls that after that, he felt “little shivers” when he heard the great man talking. He also went on to add, “Everyone shuts up when he is speaking. They are all like that: Whoever they may be. The manager, President of Argentina, or whoever it may be. They just shut up and listen”. I mean, who would bother to even utter a word when you are in the midst of greatness, and especially when that guy is speaking. You’d want to listen to every word that comes out of him, no matter who you are. So it’s not really a surprise when Martinez says that everyone listens when Messi speaks. Argentina won the Copa America after beating Brazil 1-0 in the final, which was Messi’s first international trophy. He went on to double his trophy tally on an international scale by winning the Finalissima against Italy in Wembley, beating the Azzurri 3-0. The post Emi Martinez Makes Bizarre Messi Claim; Fans Are Loving It Though first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by Nitish Bhan. from https://thefootballlovers.com/emi-martinez-messi-claim/ Opening Offer Made- Manchester United Has Tabled Their First Official Offer For Frenkie De Jong6/9/2022 According to reports, Manchester United has made an opening offer for Frenkie de Jong, a midfielder now playing for Barcelona. The overall value of the offer is estimated to be about €80 millionAn initial offer of €60 million + €20 million in variables has reportedly been made by Manchester United to acquire the services of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong during the summer transfer window. This information comes from MARCA. The precarious financial position of Barcelona has cast significant doubt on De Jong’s ability to continue playing for the club. Even though the player, who is 25 years old, does not want to leave Camp Nou, the Catalans are contemplating selling the player to produce revenue. And it seems that Manchester United is the club that has shown the greatest interest in signing the Dutch international player. Manchester United has made an official offer for Frenkie De JongAs a result of Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic’s impending departure from Old Trafford, Manchester United is mulling over whether or not to make changes to their midfield. Because the new manager, Erik ten Hag, had previous experience with de Jong at AFC Ajax, where he was able to get the best performance out of him, he has made de Jong his top focus. Since quite some time ago, Manchester United and Barcelona have been discussing the possibility of a transfer involving the Dutch midfielder. In addition, the Red Devils are feeling more and more positive about their chances of reaching a deal with the financially struggling Catalan powerhouse. According to the source, Manchester United has now presented an official bid that has the potential to exceed €80 million. The total sum of €80 million would be divided as follows: €60 million would be considered a fixed amount, while the remaining €20 million would be variable. For their prized possession in the middle of the field, Barcelona had hoped to get something in the neighbourhood of €80 million in return. However, it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to accept an offer that has a significant proportion of variable components. Will Frenkie De Jong move to Manchester United?De Jong himself is not interested in going to Old Trafford. The Netherlands players will want to compete in the UEFA Champions League next season. But the Red Devils are unable to provide that opportunity for him. The presence of Ten Hag, on the other hand, may sway the midfielder to make the move to Manchester from Catalonia. According to the story, the 52-year-old has been maintaining consistent communication with de Jong and is making strenuous efforts to persuade him to relocate to England. Ten Hag has indicated to the midfielder that he will play a pivotal part in the project that he is working on and aims to construct with the rest of the squad around him. The proposition made by Manchester United has been given careful consideration by Barcelona. The Catalan club is considering whether or not to accept it. If they did, they would be able to remove the midfielder’s salaries from their salary bill and make significant sums from the sale of the player. In the next few days, it will be important to determine whether or not there is any movement toward success in the discussions. The post ‘Opening Offer Made’- Manchester United Has Tabled Their First Official Offer For Frenkie De Jong first appeared on Football Lovers and is written by Rohit Sarkar. from https://thefootballlovers.com/manchester-united-has-made-first-offer-for-frenkie-de-jong/ |
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