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"Get him and Werner", "Would be a statement" - Plenty of Newcastle fans react as report emerges

Newcastle United may wake up in dreamland sometime in the near future, but that’s only if their prospective takeover passes the Premier League bar and gets actually confirmed.

Amanda Staveley is leading the consortium which is well-backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund as well as the Reuben brothers, though, it has been well over a month since these reports first emerged.

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Now the club are being linked to every superstar and his dog as if the takeover has already happened. One name that continues to be mentioned is Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.

Sky Sports claim the prospective owners would like to land the 28-year-old colossus should the top-flight big wigs ratify their takeover, and the Serie A colossus could be keen.

They also suggest that Koulibaly is valued at €80m (£69.8m).

Much of the Magpies faithful have been reacting to the transfer report on social media after it was relayed by popular Twitter account NUFC360.

Here’s what has been said…

Center back isnt a priority, but if we can get this lad it would be a hell of a statement.

— Jack Chaytor (@jchaytor16) May 6, 2020

Be great backup for Ciaran Clark https://t.co/VjDk3J4DtJ

— Olly (@olly_swinden) May 6, 2020

getting boring now really

— fin

(@finley_mcghie) May 6, 2020

Getting bored of these rumours now. Just want the takeover done, then I’ll get excited #NUFCTakeover

— John Miller (@growing_turnips) May 6, 2020

People are insane if they wouldn’t take him

— David Del Borrello (@davorrello) May 6, 2020

getting a bit silly now

— ollie

(@ollienufc) May 6, 2020

If there using man city as a model around there plans, he would be the perfect signing.

— Teddymoore (@Teddymo14639145) May 6, 2020

Yes please!!!! People say we don’t need centre back. This would be a statement, he’s a leader and class 🙂

— David Tasker (@DavidTazGolf9) May 6, 2020

Get him and Werner but how do sky sports find out this stuff

— Petrieboy12 (@ChrisPetrie19) May 6, 2020

Koulibaly the benchwarmer

— Emre Cans (@GAZZAAA8) May 6, 2020

Hahahahahahahahaha

— phil rattcliff (@whisperingeye5) May 6, 2020

If/when we get taken over, I like the idea of building the team from the back. Obviously we have quality in that area but I can see a few of those moving on and getting quality in is key. Then work our way through the middle, build a spine and fill the wide areas with quality

— John Doherty (@johndocs78) May 6, 2020

AND in other news, Newcastle fans react to Steve Wraith post…

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"Getting Voronin flashbacks", "Rather get Klavan back": Many LFC fans slam link to "useless" ace

Despite running away with the Premier League title this season before football got postponed, it appears Liverpool are still intent on making some major additions to their squad this summer.

Reports in recent days and weeks have continued to link them with a move for RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner, and now, Turkish publication Yeni Asir, claim that the Reds are set to reignite their interest in Besiktas ace Domagoj Vida.

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It’s suggested that Jurgen Klopp is looking to bring in some more defensive cover, with Vida’s name actually being touted with a potential move to Anfield almost two years ago.

After hearing about the news that their club may revisit their interest in the Croatian centre-half, Liverpool fans took to Twitter to voice their thoughts on the situation.

Might aswell keep Lovren then

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(at

) (@StephenHYnwa) May 6, 2020

Why am I getting Voronin flashbacks

— Smokey (@RedWayYNWA) May 6, 2020

Lovren Two

— Najma Nuura (@rayaan_nuura) May 6, 2020

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— Anton Hysen* (@hysenanton) May 6, 2020

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— Martin Kidd * (@Kiddo1710) May 6, 2020

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— The Anfielders (@tomo5495) May 6, 2020

Please say this is a joke

— John Codd (@JohnCodd4) May 6, 2020

He is useless

— Kevin Williamson (@kevwilliamson1) May 6, 2020

One Liverpool fan in particular even suggested that they would rather bring back Ragnar Klavan than actually make a move to sign Vida this summer.

Would rather get Klavan back

— Thetabledoesn’tlie (@SC_YNWA) May 6, 2020

At 31, Vida would simply represent cover for Liverpool’s current centre-backs, including the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and even Dejan Lovren.

Whether he is good enough to become Van Dijk’s first-choice partner at the back remains to be seen, but there can be no question that he would bring tonnes of domestic and international experience with him if he did arrive at Anfield.

As a back-up, this wouldn’t be the worst signing in the world for Liverpool.

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"Yesss", "Give them Lamela" - Many Spurs fans react as reports emerge on "dream" 7-goal target

Tottenham Hotspur fans have been reacting to reports linking them with a move for a forward they know all too well.

According to LaRoma24, Spurs are prepared to negotiate with Serie A outfit Roma for the transfer of Patrik Schick, who has been impressing out on loan with RB Leipzig this campaign.

Should the German side fail to take up their €29m option-to-buy, then Daniel Levy could be free to swoop in for the 24-year-old.

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Schick was part of the squad that beat Spurs in the Champions League Round of 16 back in March, starting both legs, although he failed to get his name on the scoresheet.

He has, however, found the net seven times from 19 appearances in all competitions this season, which includes strikes against Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen.

The 6 foot 1 centre-forward has also picked up 22 caps with his national side, the Czech Republic.

Several members of the Spurs faithful would like to see Schick make the switch to the Premier League whilst others had their doubts given Levy’s infamous transfer history.

Here’s what has been said…

Lamela swap+5 Mil?

— SpursPointⓋ (@SpursPoint) May 6, 2020

We too get rejected once Levy tries his antics to get him for even more discount

— Shamit (@SHAMITTHFC) May 6, 2020

Don’t give me this hope. It’s always the hope that kills.

— Sir Henry Hotspur (@HH_Explores) May 6, 2020

Incomes Levy to try to get an even bigger discount

— SKURPS (@skurpsSLP) May 6, 2020

Please get this guy hes the dream striker hes good enough to play aswell as Kane

— Josh (@josh_wiggan) May 6, 2020

Give them lamela back and bring in Schick decent trade

— |R|S (@IRIS_ZFX) May 6, 2020

Yesss

— Mayur Bopche (@MayurBopche2) May 7, 2020

Un grand oui mais j’y crois pas https://t.co/p835ybKHVC

— Jacky Boy (@JulLesaffre) May 7, 2020

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"Thinks he's better than he is" - Many Everton fans divided by "flop" who was "another Bolasie"

Everton fans have been embroiled in a debate over one of their former players on social media this week.

One account on Twitter asked supporters to discuss Ademola Lookman, posing the question – ‘overrated or underrated?’

The 22-year-old departed Goodison Park in the summer following a two-year spell at the club, joining previous loan club RB Leipzig on a permanent deal.

Lookman signed a five-year contract at the Bundesliga outfit but has only featured eight times this campaign, playing a total of 245 minutes, via Transfermarkt.

Everton clinched the young winger from Charlton Athletic in a £7.5m deal and clearly he divided opinion during his short time at the Toffees.

Some fans believe he was criminally underused whilst others have blasted his attitude, leading to comparisons to current striker Moise Kean.

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The former England U21 international is now valued at £12.15m by Transfermarkt, a decrease from the £18m tag handed to him back in 2018.

Here’s how the Goodison Park faithful have been reacting…

Overrated! Attention span of a goldfish and had no discipline on the pitch. Thats why he can only be trusted coming off the bench. Doesn’t understand the basics, another bolasie!

— Sean Ready (@ready1878) May 6, 2020

A complete waste

— Jöth (@DonCarlo1878) May 6, 2020

A 100% could’ve been. Obviously someone with all the talent in the world, but one who frustrates the hell out of the coaches. Looks like we did well moving him on.

— Socially Distanced From Life For Now (@croupier1970) May 6, 2020

Massively overrated.

— generalmont (@generalmont) May 6, 2020

Has skill and potential but so have many others before him who did not fulfill their early promise. Consistency seemed to be his biggest problem and possibly a tendency to sulk. Needs to find what’s missing if he is not going to fall by the wayside.

— C (@chughs67) May 6, 2020

Would have kept him! Still young promising lad!

— Matthew Broley (@BroleyMatthew) May 6, 2020

Overrated by himself . He defo thinks hes better than he is and didnt need to put it in st training . Got great money for him as a flop

— peter eustace (@EustacePeter) May 6, 2020

Good prospect but must be missing something if continuous managers keep leaving g him on the bench

— geoff jones (@geoff4jones) May 6, 2020

Underrated. Not unlike Ross Barkley, he was completely mismanaged by his manager. Ultimately, he became resentful and it was apparent. I get it, though. Would have flourished under different conditions.

— Josh Wilbert (@joshwilbert1) May 6, 2020

Kids got ability an there was good cases for him to have started , I was sorry to see him go tbh

— Mark kidda (@Mark53779049) May 6, 2020

He is like Moise Kean. Clearly has a lot of talent but still has to improve a lot to become a really good player

— RD N Æ Y-93 (@rodmeeeee) May 6, 2020

Under used .

— DanRowley usm mr Everton 2015 (@rowleydan) May 6, 2020

Exactly like kean has potential but not got the right attitude

— ancelotti_bluewhitearmy (@carlos_bluearmy) May 6, 2020

AND in other news, Everton fans really want to get rid of this midfielder…

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Take a seat, Jose: Levy absolutely right to override Spurs boss on key summer decision - opinion

According to Football Insider, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has made it clear that he wants to keep Tanguy Ndombele at the club this summer.

What’s the word?

The France international has endured a difficult debut campaign in north London this season following his arrival from Lyon last summer – the midfielder has played just 19 times in the Premier League, whilst he has struggled massively with injuries too.

Reports in recent days and weeks have suggested that Catalan giants Barcelona are said to be interested in ending his Spurs nightmare and taking him away to Spain, but now Football Insider claim Levy has stepped in to intervene.

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It’s suggested that despite “major misgivings from Jose Mourinho”, Levy is “determined” to keep Ndombele as he believes the Frenchman has the potential to become a Premier League superstar.

Spot-on

Whilst Mourinho has been a vocal critic of Ndombele since being named the Spurs manager earlier this season, it would be a major catastrophe for the entire club if their record signing was to be let go after just one year.

It would be a damning indictment on their recruitment policy, and also a major blot on the copybook of both Mourinho and Mauricio Pochettino for failing to get the best out of him.

But cutting their losses on a player who has had barely a season to adjust to English football would be so foolish and hasty. Not everyone can hit the ground running when they move abroad and join a new club.

Patience is absolutely key, and it’s exactly why Levy is spot-on with refusing to give up on the club’s investment in the Frenchman. Whilst Mourinho may not be the biggest fan, and is happy to let him walk, Spurs must hold on to him and give him the chance to succeed over a longer period rather than just one campaign.

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"Oh Mandy", "They get it", "I'm gonna cry" - Many NUFC fans go nuts over buyer's "amazing" claim

Newcastle United fans were already loving the idea of Mike Ashley departing the club after a 13-year spell at the helm, and their excitement has only increased tenfold after comments from the buying side involved in the takeover.

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The Athletic’s George Caulkin relayed the remarks on a recent episode of ‘Pod on the Tyne’ this week (41m), he said:

“[Newcastle] are the last great uncut diamond in the PL. It just needs cutting and polishing. The diamond has been there all along but nobody has wanted to spend the time, effort, money to show that jewel in the best light.”

Amanda Staveley is heading the consortium that is in negotiations to take over the Magpies. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman is also involved as are the Reuben Brothers. The BBC believe the deal is worth approximately £300m.

Many supporters at St James’ Park have been drooling over the prospect of the above group taking charge of their club, even more so after their comments.

Here’s how they have been reacting to the information…

That might be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard 🥰🥰

— 🇸🇦🗡 Saudi Shay 🗡🇸🇦 (@Saintbazza10) May 6, 2020

More dignity, respect and class said in one quote from buyers not yet cleared than anything Mike Ashley has uttered in 13 years. 👏🏻Good bye and good riddance Mike it’s been one nightmare of ride.🤞#NUFCTakeover #HowayPLManFFS #PassTheSaudis https://t.co/ipfhwzQwJ3

— Chris Armin (@chris_armin) May 6, 2020

Seems like they get it, and more!! #NUFC https://t.co/ryvvYmBSxA pic.twitter.com/1DPuzoyu3y

— carl richardson (@Carl_TftG) May 6, 2020

Oh Mandy

— Jack Chaytor (@jchaytor16) May 6, 2020

That’s our club they are talking about

love it

— Mark (@mja1980) May 6, 2020

I’m gonna cry

— Dave Horne (@nufc3000) May 6, 2020

Oh hello, thats beautiful.

— Rob Gilbert-Ovens (@Thegeordiefaith) May 6, 2020

With comments like this, many grown men will cry if this doesn’t go through and there’ll be no way back from the emotional devastation it will create

Please get this through and give us some proper owners, we’ve suffered enough the last 13 years

#cans HWTL

— Toon (@Toontweeter) May 6, 2020

Poetry

— Shane Kearley (@srkearley) May 6, 2020

Screaming of CANS this quote

— Simon Hardy (@simonhardy07) May 6, 2020

That sounds promising compared to what Ashley gave us over 13 years. He didn’t invest any effort, none of his time and no proper investment.

— Brady (@BRADY1892) May 6, 2020

This is everything us toon fans could see , how blind was the parasite Ashley to not see it

— kevin young toon army (@kevo175) May 6, 2020

Beautiful words!

— Tom Smith (@CTA_Smith88) May 6, 2020

Amazing words about our beloved club

— Gav Holleran (@gav_nufc) May 6, 2020

Underrated statement.

— Mac (@Toonymctoonface) May 6, 2020

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"Sounds like a Pogba situation" - Many MUFC fans slam update on "best kid we've had since Ravel"

Whilst the likes of Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams have enjoyed a break-through season at Manchester United this year, one academy starlet who has struggled to force his way into first-team contention, is Angel Gomes.

The 19-year-old has played just six times for the senior side, with only 19 minutes worth of Premier League football under his belt this campaign.

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Gomes’ current contract at Old Trafford comes to an end in a few weeks, and now, The Evening Standard claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side haven’t given up hope of getting him to put pen to paper on a new deal.

The report claims that the sight of Tahith Chong committing his future to the club recently may convince Gomes to do the same, and that whilst the teenager is highly thought of at the club, he is being linked with the likes of Barcelona and Chelsea.

After hearing about the update on Gomes’ future, United fans took to Twitter to voice their thoughts on the situation.

Call me crazy but maybe if he got some more game time instead of Lingard & Pereira we would have signed by now….

— Cantona’s Collar

(@CantonaCollars) May 6, 2020

Well Gomes isn’t. The boy has a huge amount of talent.

— Anton (@arminenanton) May 6, 2020

Don’t blame the kid for wanting to leave when the likes of Andreas & Lingard get a chance ahead of him

— ⌡.

(@iamJermaineP) May 6, 2020

Sounds like a Pogba situation again with all eyes on Greenwood. Maybe I’m just thinking too much into it but it goes both ways. U should know

— Utd_Time

(@RidSwayy) May 6, 2020

He is a good player… so intelligent good with his feet he needs to stay here…

we don’t have a player like him in our squad!! he needa to stay

— Faizan (@faizan_023) May 6, 2020

A couple of fans urged United to not let Gomes walk away, with one supporter even insisting that if given the game-time, he could be their Jadon Sancho.

It hurts to know that if this boy was given more game time , he’d be the Sancho we’re all hyping. Maybe even better

— Nhlonipho Msweli (@Nhlokzin) May 6, 2020

He’s the best kid we’ve had since Ravel. Don’t mess this up @ManUtd

— Saahil (@OfficialSaahil) May 6, 2020

It would certainly be a shame to see a talented academy product make his exit from United this summer, especially after the success the likes of Greenwood and Williams have enjoyed in getting a run of first-team games under their belt.

But with Bruno Fernandes’ arrival in January, and reports linking them with a move for Birmingham starlet Jude Bellingham, Gomes’ position at the club is likely to be further under threat.

An exit at this point seems fairly likely.

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"Ronny's best signing" - Many Celtic fans miss "underrated" ace who's "better than Jack Hendry"

Celtic fans have been discussing one of their former players on social media this week, and evidently, he is someone that they wish was still playing in the green and white hoops.

One account on Twitter asked fans to give their thoughts on ex-defender Erik Sviatchenko, who left the club in the summer of 2018.

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The 28-year-old recorded 63 appearances across his two seasons in Glasgow before returning to FC Midtjylland initially on loan before making the move permanent.

He’s now the captain of the Danish side and has featured 24 times this season, including their two Europa League qualification games against old rivals Rangers.

Most of the Bhoys faithful have been lauding him as an underrated figure during Brendan Rodgers’ reign, one that should still be around at Celtic Park.

Neil Lennon currently has several options in the centre-back role, including Kristoffer Ajer, Christopher Jullien, Hatem Abd Elhamed and Jozo Simunovic.

Here’s what fans have been saying about their former star…

😍 just love…….Ronnys best signing

— Larry Lampost (@LampostLarry) May 6, 2020

Underrated. He should still be there . He is better than Jack Hendry and Ajer .

— KennyNumber4 (@Kenny86929271) May 6, 2020

Underrated utterly bizarre he was released

— Kevin Byrne (@kevinbyrne4) May 7, 2020

Thought he was better than anyone we had at the time, so underrated and a shame we lost him.

— Mark Foley (@MarkFoley99) May 7, 2020

Massively underrated. Selling him and replacing him with Jack Hendry was as big a downgrade as you will see.

— Shaun Cassidy (@shauncass) May 7, 2020

Decent player but lack of pace was his biggest downfall. Good with the ball and strong in the air… better than Jullien & Ajer, not for me probably not even as good as Biton

— SurreyBhoy (@Shippy67) May 7, 2020

Very underrated. Really liked the big man. Steady enough

— Tony Armour (@TonyArmour2) May 6, 2020

He’s magic you know he’s @eriksviat class defender miss big erik bring him home @CelticFC

— bhoy 1973 (@1973Bhoy) May 6, 2020

Underrated, he’s a better defender than Ajer fact

— Steven O’Neill

(@steveon7) May 6, 2020

Better than Jozo Boyata and at times Jools

— FC07 (@BhoyCole61) May 6, 2020

Hugely underrated

— BigShortynhood (@shortynhood) May 6, 2020

Defo underrated by BR, sad to see him go, comes across as an absolute gent, loved by all the supporters, should never have been sold.

— Peter Walsh

(@peterwalsh27) May 6, 2020

Have him back tomorrow, should never have been sold

— Indy Celts (@indycelts67) May 6, 2020

No matter what you thought of him, selling him for Hendry and Compper was horrendous business and was that was obvious at the time. Deserved a chance after his injury but never got one.

— Road to Ten (@CelticOK) May 6, 2020

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"Need more of this guy", "Fantastic prospect" - Loads of Spurs fans rave over "phenomenal" ace

Tottenham Hotspur fans are loving midfielder Gedson Fernandes after his latest comments to the club’s official website.

The 21-year-old has been speaking about adjusting to life in the Premier League after joining on an 18-month loan from Portuguese outfit Benfica back in January.

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Fernandes has described his time in England so far as “completely crazy” following 11 appearances for Spurs, albeit mostly from the bench.

Although despite not scoring or providing a single assist this term, the attacking midfielder has clearly won over some members of the Lilywhites support already with many raving over him on social media.

Jose Mourinho has a wealth of options both centrally and out wide, so Fernandes may need to wait for more of an opportunity, but he does still have another 12 months to secure a permanent switch to north London.

One fan called to see more of the Portuguese ace this season whilst another labelled him as a “fantastic prospect”.

Here’s more of what has been said…

Sign him permanently pls

— 🗿 (@depressionftbl) May 6, 2020

https://t.co/wnIVF0JF8h pic.twitter.com/JAHNBNSHdo

— Thomas…. (@Thomas_R1983) May 6, 2020

👑 https://t.co/BcphRym2Td

— Mpho Money Mpho Problems (@Afro_Scot) May 6, 2020

Give him a year of regular PL football and he’ll become one of the best midfielders in the league https://t.co/oDaR3q3xGZ

— Max 🌪 (@MaxTHFC_) May 6, 2020

He looks very good in his appearances, I look forward to seeing him play again.

— James (@OldManHotspur) May 6, 2020

He’d be a super player for us, I like him

— Michael Donkor (@mikyonehotspur) May 6, 2020

Can’t wait to see him playing again

—

(@NdombeleAlvaro) May 6, 2020

He’s got the best boss to get the best out of him…. He will be phenomenal whenever we start back up

— Nanny Dean (@Allibongo34) May 6, 2020

The league (and some of our fans tbh) are sleeping on Gedson. Fantastic prospect! Rate him highly!

— Mpho Money Mpho Problems (@Afro_Scot) May 7, 2020

He is doing pretty good

. I hope he further increases his level.

— FAIZAN KIRMANI (@faizan_kirmani) May 6, 2020

I love Gedson. I think if given the opportunity he could be great! My kinda midfielder and he showed it in games vs Norwich, easy our MOTM.

— nameless #STAYHOME (@yiddooooo) May 6, 2020

we need more of this guy

— Knight Erik Lamela for Stamping on Fabregas’s Hand (@ilovepizzahut3) May 6, 2020

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Forget Pochettino: Newcastle can truly herald post-takeover era with 9-goal superstar - opinion

According to Mundo Deportivo, Mauricio Pochettino has already earmarked Philippe Coutinho as one of his first major wishes if he becomes Newcastle’s new manager.

What’s the word?

The Magpies could be set to enter a new era if the proposed takeover goes through soon, and with it, there will be major questions about whether there will be a new manager at the helm.

One man who has been linked with the job in recent days and weeks is former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. And now, according to Spanish publication, Mundo Deportivo, the Argentine has already “advanced his first wish” of bringing Barcelona star Coutinho to St James’ Park.

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The report claims however that the Catalan giants will not lower their asking price for the Brazilian even despite the current climate, as Barcelona boss Quique Setien is “willing to mentally recover” the former Liverpool ace.

Statement

This would be the kind of statement signing that would truly announce the new era at the club.

Whilst Coutinho may have been deemed surplus to requirements at Barcelona and shipped out on loan to Bayern Munich this season, that doesn’t take away from the fact he continues to be a play-maker belonging in the highest bracket.

As per Transfermarkt, he had scored nine goals and provided a further eight assists in 32 games for the Bundesliga side this season, and would arrive at St James’ Park with a worldwide reputation.

He would be the kind of statement signing that would send shockwaves across Europe. Whilst Pochettino’s arrival as manager would be one thing, bringing in a bona-fide superstar like Coutinho would raise the expectation levels and deliver a message about the club’s new intent.

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"Next week" - Saudi source delivers update on Newcastle takeover

Newcastle United’s takeover could be confirmed by next week, according to sources in Saudi Arabia.

The House of Saud claim that there have been delays to the original plans of announcing the completion on Monday of this week and also state that “terms including figures are agreed and the deposit has been completed.”

In an article posted today, they further added:

“Speculation regarding a potential one-off embargo against the PIF and Saudi Arabia being imposed by the Premier League is untrue, and we can report that the Saudi Finance Minister has received no indication of any such issues or obstacles with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United.

“The new owners have a “dream list” of players, including some of Europe’s biggest names, which they see as crucial to bringing the club’s results and achievements to the highest level. The Newcastle United board are confident they will be able to announce the deal formally within, at most, the next week.”

If true, Mike Ashley’s 13-year tenure at the Magpies is soon about to come to an end with Amanda Staveley’s consortium taking the reins.

Many fans at St James’ Park have been waiting eagerly all week to hear some sort of confirmation that the takeover has been completed and this latest update emerging from Saudi Arabia, who are heavily backing the deal through their Public Investment Fund, provides major encouragement.

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The House of Saud believe the delay has been down to “due diligence” from the Premier League, which has been exacerbated by the current lockdown measures in both countries.

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"Ole's pull if we manage to get him", "I beg" - Lots of Man Utd fans drool over transfer update

So it looks like Manchester United are firmly in the race to sign RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner this summer.

The Germany international appears to be one of the hottest properties in European football at this moment, with United’s Premier League rivals Liverpool being touted with a big-money move for him for what feels like eternity.

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Now, Sport Bild journalist Christian Falk has revealed on Twitter that both United and Chelsea have already contacted Werner’s agent, and that the striker is still waiting for an offer from Liverpool.

After hearing about the news of their interest in the Leipzig striker, United fans took to Twitter to voice their thoughts on their rumoured transfer target.

I’m on my knees

— ً (@utdsaeed) May 5, 2020

Ole’s pull if we manage to get him…

— ✰ (@NoahMUFC) May 5, 2020

A front three of Sancho, Rashford and Werner would literally shake the very foundations of this world

— Luke

(@LukeOscar1) May 5, 2020

I beg

— . (@et_nam02) May 5, 2020

Would be a great player to fill the No. 11 shirt pic.twitter.com/q5FlZAECjz

— Jerry (@jkcyriac23) May 6, 2020

A couple of United fans imagined how well Werner could fit into their team, and relished the prospect of seeing the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes link up with the German striker.

Imagine the scenes at old trafford w Pogba, Rashford, Sancho, Werner, Bruno, and Martial all ballin out

— Aiden (@lilbunited) May 5, 2020

imagine pogba bruno feeding balls to werner with his pace and finishing

— . (@AwakenY0urAlpha) May 5, 2020

After ending up with Odion Ighalo on a loan deal on a dramatic deadline day in the January transfer window, it’s perhaps not as surprising to see the Red Devils linked with a move for a new striker this summer.

Though Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still has Marcus Rashford to call upon once again when he returns from injury, another bona-fide striker to boost their options up front wouldn’t go amiss.

And Werner could well be that man.

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Alasdair Gold claims Spurs will "regret" selling Pochettino signing who could help "solve a gap"

Tottenham Hotspur could well live to regret selling Juan Foyth this summer, according to Football.London reporter Alasdair Gold.

What’s he said?

There have been rumours circulating linking the 22-year-old with an exit at the end of the season as he’s struggled for game time this campaign.

Football Insider claim Spurs have actually told Foyth to look for a new club, just a few months after blocking a departure in January, whilst the central defender himself has contemplated going elsewhere in the search of regular football.

The Argentine has played just seven times this campaign for a total of 262 minutes, via Transfermarkt.

Gold was asked a question about Foyth in a Q&A on his YouTube channel, and he replied with the following:

“I’ve been quite clear with my feelings on Juan Foyth. I think he makes the mistakes that a young player who takes risks does, and I think that puts him in the firing line, maybe more so than players that play it safe.

“I think if Spurs were to sell him, then it is one they would maybe regret down the line. I think he’s a player who could really develop. Possibly, people could argue that maybe in a foreign league he may be better suited to another league. I think maybe it’s on him to beef up and bulk up and be a bit of a stronger player on the ball.

“I still maintain and always will that he would make a really good defensive central midfielder for Spurs. I think that would solve a gap in the squad.”

Dubious defence

Spurs need to source a way to fund a potential summer overhaul given reports suggesting that manager Jose Mourinho will be left to deal in free agents and swap deals alone.

But to play devil’s advocate, he might be better off trying to develop the young defender. He’s still some way off hitting his prime, so maybe a loan would be more suffice for the time being.

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There’s also the possibility that his role increases next term as Jan Vertonghen appears set to leave following the expiry of his contract (Play Sports via Daily Mail), meaning there’s a spot up for grabs.

Mourinho’s side have sunk to seven points adrift of the top four while they currently possess the worst defensive record of any top ten team in the Premier League, so improving things defensively is going to be one key to improvements next term.

Maybe Foyth can be part of that.

AND in other news, Spurs fans swoon over the ‘next LEDLEY KING’…

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George Caulkin makes encouraging claim over Newcastle's prospective takeover

The Athletic’s George Caulkin has provided some encouraging information in regards to Newcastle United’s prospective takeover.

In response to one fan on Twitter, the reliable Magpies journo claimed that exclusivity isn’t an issue as the deal has already been signed, which means the only thing stopping official confirmation is the Premier League ratifying the move.

Caulkin said:

I’ve checked this. Exclusivity stopped being an issue the moment the deal was signed.

— George Caulkin (@GeorgeCaulkin) May 7, 2020

The St James’ Park faithful have been waiting over a month for this deal to be complete as it continues to rumble on well into May.

Leading the takeover is Amanda Staveley, who is fronting a Saudi-backed consortium whilst the Reuben brothers are also involved with the BBC claiming last month that the takeover is worth approximately £300m.

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It appears as if Mike Ashley is edging ever closer to the exit door after 13 years at the helm.

AND in other news, Newcastle’s prospective owners will need to fork out £15m+ to land top managerial target…

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"Reminds me of Alexis", "Imagine him and Pepe" - Lots of Arsenal fans drool over "great talent"

So with the current climate taking a hold on football, Arsenal are undoubtedly going to be one of the Premier League teams affected the most this summer.

There have already been suggestions that talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be let go for a cut-price fee in order to bring some money in, and so a transfer window of big spending and marquee signings is going to be incredibly unlikely.

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With that being said however, Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo claim that the Gunners are very much interested in signing Velez starlet Thiago Almada, and that it is expected he will be signed by a European club before August 31.

After hearing about their links to the 19-year-old, Arsenal fans took to Twitter to voice their thoughts on their latest transfer target.

he is incredible!! He breaks ankles and scores screamers and curlers with BOTH HIS FEET. Besides, he can play in the midfield as well as a forward. Will be an incredible decision if it really goes through.

— Tierney Tackle (@ScottishBloodKT) May 6, 2020

Easy sign he’s a cam version of Di Maria good leg foot fearless still raw but with arteta development baller

— Aki Gooner

(@akhgooner) May 6, 2020

He’s a very good dribbler! Technically gifted kid.

— Celestine Mbaluka (@mbaluks) May 7, 2020

Great talent

— Renato (@rehnato) May 6, 2020

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeh! Go get him. YES! What a talent!

— Jordan Balindo (@JordanBalindo) May 6, 2020

What a Great signing he would be!!!

— Jamy Mashonga (@MashongaJamy) May 6, 2020

A couple of Arsenal fans drew comparisons with stars both past and present from the Gunners, including Alexis Sanchez and Nicolas Pepe.

Reminds me of Alexis Sanchez a little. Similar height and build. Chops through defenders in tight spaces. Once he breaks the midfield press, puts his head down and attacks the net. Agressive speed and great finishing with both feet.

— Nicolas Pepe dribbled past Van Dijk (@ArthurLigma) May 6, 2020

Imagine him and Pepe on both wings breaking ankles of the defenders. Propa Nightmare.

— No Name Face (@wackytobaccy99) May 7, 2020

At just 19, Almada would be the kind of signing that could really pay off for the north London side in the years to come.

He may not be the big-name that may excite Arsenal fans or help sell out season tickets, but he could be moulded into a bona-fide star by Mikel Arteta and co in north London.

It remains to be seen where he ends up this summer however.

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Levy must swoop for £18m-rated target with "incredible quality" who terrorised Spurs - opinion

According to LaRoma24, Tottenham could be interested in making a move for Patrik Schick this summer.

What’s the word?

The north London side were after a striker throughout the January transfer window, but in the end, failed to bring anyone through the door to help cover for Harry Kane’s absence from injury.

Now, Italian publication LaRoma24 claim that Bundesliga side RB Leipzig, who have had Schick on loan for this entire season, have asked for a discount to sign him permanently from Roma this summer – something the Giallorossi have rejected.

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The report adds that this may have opened the door for a new club to enter the race for the Czech Republic international’s signature, and that Spurs are “already working on this negotiation”.

Champions League

Spurs fans will all be aware of Schick and what he can do, having seen him start up front in both games of Leipzig’s Champions League last 16 clash with the north Londoners earlier this season.

Whilst the striker may not have scored, there can be no questioning he ran the Spurs back-line ragged with his movement off the ball, and selfless creativity. Over the course of the two matches, he completed all four of his attempted dribbles, made four key passes, and won an impressive 17 of his 26 total duels.

Even though Timo Werner may have been the man Spurs fans would have been wary about, it was arguably Schick who outshone his German counterpart – as per Sofascore, the Czech averaged a higher match rating than the forward in both legs.

It’s no surprise that Schick has received major plaudits for his work this season in Germany, with Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche saying: “He has incredible quality and brings something different to the team which makes our squad more versatile”.

Having seen first-hand what he can do, Daniel Levy must surely be considering going all in for the £18m-rated Schick this summer.

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Report: Saudi consortium target new manager at NUFC, it could cost them over £15m this month

Newcastle United’s prospective takeover is still yet to be confirmed but that seemingly hasn’t stopped them from preparing for next season as fresh reports suggest the Saudi-backed consortium will look to replace Steve Bruce with one man in particular.

According to Le 10 Sport, former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is very close to becoming the next Magpies manager with negotiations said to be ‘at an advanced stage.’

They also suggest that the Argentine is their number one priority for the role, even with Rafa Benitez’s name in the hat.

ESPN recently claimed that Pochettino would cost a whopping £12.5m for any club willing to take him on as Spurs included such terms as part of his departure in November.

However, this is thought to expire next month, so if the Magpies’ new owners want to land him in May, they’ll have to fork out a fortune.

Bruce is also still under contract for the next two years, meaning they would have to pay him off at least £2.25m as the 59-year-old is reportedly on £20k-per-week at St James’ Park.

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And then there is, of course, the wage packet that Pochettino would clean up for taking the job. Last week there were suggestions that he could land himself £19m per year according to Sky Sports, but it remains to be seen what sort of wages the 48-year-old would command.

It’s reasonable to suggest that it would be well above Bruce’s current offering.

All in all, if Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, led by Amanda Staveley, want to clinch the Champions League finalist this month, they are going to have to spend at least £15m – or more.

WHILE in other news, Newcastle fans react to Craig Hope takeover update…

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