Real Madrid set to give up on Eriksen due to Levy reputation

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Real Madrid are set to give up on the potential signing of playmaker Christian Eriksen this summer, according to The Times.

The Spanish giants are instead set to focus on the signings of Paul Pogba from Manchester United and Eden Hazard from Chelsea.

What’s the word?

Real, the report claims, are wary of again negotiating with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Eriksen’s current contract expires at the end of next season and, if no transfer is arranged and no new deal is agreed this summer, Spurs run the risk of losing the Denmark international on a free transfer once the 2019-20 campaign concludes.

The Times state that Eriksen is valued at £60million, a fee Real could surely afford, given the calibre of their reported transfer targets.

But the club are said to be reluctant to deal with Levy, who extracted a then world record £85million fee from the Spanish club when they signed Gareth Bale in 2013. The Times claim that deal went through on transfer deadline day despite negotiations being opened many months prior.

Instead, Real are set to target both Pogba and Hazard in deals that could cost well over £200m.

With the possibility of Eriksen moving to Los Blancos seemingly fading, Spurs are set to reopen talks with the playmaker over a new contract.

He currently earns £70,000-per-week, less than Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Hugo Lloris and Moussa Sissoko at the club.

Reputation precedes him

Levy’s reputation has always had its advantages to Tottenham.

Of course, his insistence on always receiving the highest possible fee for players leaving the club, and in driving a hard bargain when attempting to acquire signatures, has often led to frustration among the fanbase.

But Real’s apparent refusal to even enter into talks with Levy speaks to his fearsome legend.

Spurs fans will hope that this development leads to a new deal for the Dane but it may also have the opposite effect, with Eriksen potentially sitting out his deal and attempting to negotiate a Bosman exit next summer.

These are the highest of stakes for the club’s chairman.

فيديو | "البديل" بيل يقود توتنهام لوصافة الدوري الإنجليزي بعد تخطي برايتون

قاد الويلزي جاريث بيل توتنهام لفوز صعب على فريق برايتون مساء اليوم في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

واستضاف ملعب توتنهام مباراة الفريقين في الجولة السابعة، حيث فاز الديوك بهدفين مقابل هدف. أهداف مباراة توتنهام وبرايتون

وكان هاري كين قد سجل هدف توتنهام الأول في الدقيقة 13 من ركلة جزاء.

وفي الدقيقة 56 أحرز طارق لامبتي هدف التعادل، والذي أقرت بصحته تقنية الفيديو بعد عودة الحكم إليها بسبب وجود تدخل على لاعب توتنهام هويبيرغ قبل تسجيله.

وشارك جاريث بيل كبديل في الدقيقة 70، قبل أن يسجل هدف فوز كتيبة جوزيه مورينيو في الدقيقة 73.

بتلك النتيجة، ارتفع رصيد توتنهام إلى 14 نقطة في المركز الثاني بفارق نقطتين فقط خلف ليفربول، بينما تجمد رصيد برايتون عند 5 نقاط في المركز السادس عشر.

Liverpool fans unhappy as club chooses pre-season in USA once again

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International Liverpool fans on Twitter are not best pleased after a major announcement by the club regarding preparations for next season.

The Reds confirmed on Tuesday evening the destination for their pre-2019/2020 summer tour, heading to the USA for the second consecutive year after journeying to North Carolina, New Jersey and Michigan to encounter Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Manchester United in 2018.

This time around, Jurgen Klopp’s men will first clash with Borussia Dortmund at the Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana on 19 July, before facing off with Sevilla at Fenway Park in Boston two days later, and rounding off the trip against Sporting CP at the Yankee Stadium in New York on 24 July.

Chelsea fans were giving it large at Anfield on Sunday. Watch their afternoon get slowly ruined in the video below…

However, the exciting news has upset some unhappy Reds supporters from all four corners of the globe, complaining that the Premier League title contenders didn’t choose destinations such as South Africa, Singapore and Switzerland amongst others.

Check out the pick of their replies below…

‘The little genius defies logic’ – Lineker hits nail on the head for Liverpool

[ad_pod ]Liverpool crashed and burned in Catalonia on Wednesday night despite putting in a decent display at the Nou Camp.To say Barcelona’s 3-0 victory flattered the hosts is a resounding understatement, but Jurgen Klopp’s face told the whole story when the third goal went in.The gulf in class between mere humans and the extraterrestrial Lionel Messi was underlined with Barcelona donning a 2-0 lead, as the Argentine stepped up to whip a deliciously placed free-kick into the top corner of Alisson’s goal.In response to the exquisite strike, Gary Lineker hit the nail on the head with his assessment.

If ever there was a time when Liverpool fans could appreciate Lineker’s sentiments, it was immediately in the aftermath of his second and potentially tie-clinching goal.

The last time Messi faced Liverpool was in 2007, when he failed to score or assist in a two-legged tie which the Reds eventually won on away goals.

‘The little genius defies logic’ was a statement which certainly didn’t apply back then but, after years of avoiding the magician on the European stage, the otherworldly lexicon field which he commands across the football media has never been more pertinent to Liverpool fans.

They saw his logic-defying genius in all its glory last night, and it may well prove to be the difference between the two sides across the two legs.

كافو مُشيدًا بنجم ليفربول: سيُصبح أفضل ظهير أيمن على الإطلاق

يرى الظهير الأيمن البرازيلي، كافو، أسطورة البرازيل وميلان الإيطالي، أنّ ترينت ألكساندر أرنولد، ظهير ليفربول، لديه القدرة على أنّ يُصبح أفضل ظهير أيمن على الإطلاق.

أرنولد صاحب الـ”22″ عامًا، مُنذ اللعب مع الفريق الأول لـ ليفربول، بات أحد الركائز الأساسية مع الريدز، وخاض 140 مباراة مع حمُر الميرسيسايد، كما ساهم في تتويج الفريق بلقب دوري أبطال أوروبا والدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز.

وقال كافو في تصريحات نقلتها شبكة “جول” العالمية في نسختها الإنجليزية: “ترينت ألكساندر أرنولد يتمتع بشخصية فريدة”.

وأضاف: “إنه لا يخشى أنّ يكون عدوانيًا، يضغط، يراوغ، يلعب، يصنع ويسجّل أيضًا، لقد طور شخصيته في وقت مُبكر جدًا، وسيساعده ذلك على أنّ يُصبح لاعبًا متميزًا في الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز”.

وواصل: “أعتقد أنه بحاجة للحفاظ على كل شيء جيد لديه، مثل حالته البدنية وتمريراته وإتقان العرضية أكثر قليلًا”.

اقرأ أيضًا.. كانسيلو قبل مواجهة ليفربول: نتوقع مباراة صعبة جدًا.. ونستطيع الفوز

وتابع: “كأس العالم سوف يمنحه مقعدًا بين الأفضل، لقد أتيحت لي الفرصة للفوز بكأس العالم، مرتين، ولعبت ثلاث نهائيات متتالية، لا يزال شابًا، ويسير على الطريق الصحيح”.

وأشار: “في المستقبل، سيكون أحد أفضل اللاعبين في مركز الظهير الأيمن في إنجلترا والعالم، وقد يُصبح الأفضل على الإطلاق”.

وأتبع: “هنُاك فرق كبير بين رياضي محترف ولاعب كرة قدم، النصيحة التي سأقدمها له هي أن يكون رياضيًا محترفًا”.

وأتم تصريحاته قائلًا: “بالتفاني والتركيز والالتزام، الأمر كله يتعلق بالعقلية، والتركيز 24 ساعة على ما تفعله”.

Tottenham fans react to news of Andre Gomes pursuit

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Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the signing of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, according to Sport, but supporters are mixed on the prospect of acquiring his signature.

The star is currently on loan at Everton and has played 28 times in all competitions, scoring once and laying on two assists.

However, he is not set to stay at Goodison Park, with the Spanish outlet reporting that Spurs are poised to table a €30million (£26m) offer for the 25-year-old.

Gomes is said to have already agreed personal terms with the club and Barca are merely waiting for Spurs’ bid, which they will accept.

The Portugal international joined Barca in 2016 and has made a total of 78 appearances for the Catalan giants.

He has won La Liga once as well as two Spanish Cups during his career at Camp Nou but appears certain to depart the club when the transfer window reopens.

If the transfer is completed, Gomes will become Spurs’ first signing since the arrival of Lucas Moura in January 2018.

But supporters are unsure about the prospect of bringing in a midfielder without much impact in the final third.

Take a look at the best of the reaction to the report below!

وكيل ناتشو: مدافع ريال مدريد تسبب في عدم رحيله إلى إيطاليا

اعترف وكيل مدافع الفريق الأول لكرة القدم بنادي ريال مدريد ناتشو فرنانديز، أنه كان قريبًا من الرحيل في الميركاتو الصيفي الماضي، لولا إصابة زميله ومواطنه داني كارفاخال.

ناتشو البالغ من العمر 30 عامًا حبيس مقاعد البدلاء على مدار السنوات الماضية، ولا يشارك إلا في بضع مباريات كل موسم، ولكن يرتبط اسمه دائمًا بإمكانية الرحيل والانتقال إلى الدوري الإيطالي.

اقرأ أيضًا.. ماركا تكشف موعد عودة ناتشو بعد إصابته في الكلاسيكو

وتحدث وكيل ناتشو خوانما لوبيز عن الأمر في تصريحات لشبكة “كالتشيو ميركاتو” الإيطالية، قائلا: “كانت هناك احتمالية لرحيله في الصيف الماضي”.

وتابع: “تواصلنا مع بعض الأندية في إيطاليا، ولكن في النهاية لم تتم الصفقة بسبب إصابة كارفاخال التي كانت عقبة رئيسية”.

وتعرض كارفاخال لإصابة في الرباط الجانبي الداخلي للركبة في بداية أكتوبر، وهو ما قطع جميع فرص ناتشو في الرحيل عن ريال مدريد.

طارق يحيى: لم نغير أسلوبنا في الدفاع عن الزمالك.. وسعداء بذلك

عّلق طارق يحيى مقدم برنامج زمالكاوي على عودته مرة أخرى بعد إيقافه لمدة أسبوعين من الظهور على قناة الزمالك.

وكان المجلس الأعلى للإعلام قد أعلن آواخر أكتوبر المنقضي عن إيقاف برنامج زمالكاوي لمدة أسبوعين. طالع التفاصيل

وقال طارق يحيى في تصريحات تلفزيونية عبر قناة “الزمالك”: “لن نغير من أسلوبنا في الدفاع عن الزمالك، ولن يتم إرهابنا، نحن من اختار أن نكون هنا من أجل الدفاع عن الكيان”.

طالع | مرتضى منصور: تعرضت لحرب والأسد لا يسقط.. والزمالك سيفوز بدوري أبطال إفريقيا

واختتم: “نتعرض لنقد شديد ولكن أنا سعيد بأنني أدافع عن الزمالك، ومجلس الإدارة، وسندافع عن الكيان طالما بقينا على قيد الحياة”.

The unsung signing of the season nobody saw coming: Fabian Schar

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When Newcastle United moved to sign Fabian Schar for just £3 million it felt as if Rafa Benitez was being victimised by the tyranny of Mike Ashley.

Another average transfer completed within the remits of a shoestring budget; another example of why the Sports Direct tycoon is the most unpopular man on Tyneside; another player to cement the painful mediocrity of a prestigious club punching well beneath its weight.

Why would Deportivo La Coruña willingly allow a quality central defender to leave the club for a pittance in a transfer market where bargain hunting is a practice that is snowballing towards extinction?

Well, their hands were of course tied as Newcastle triggered a release clause in his contract, but the mere existence of a release clause set the alarm bells ringing anyway.

The cunning individuals responsible for bringing Schar to St James’ Park, however, are certainly no fools and it has since become apparent that the signing was much more than a hopeful stab in the dark.

Jamaal Lascelles was the star of Newcastle’s defence last season, commanding interest from Manchester United in the process and leaving the supporters in a state of bewilderment at Gareth Southgate’s stubborn refusal to bring him into the England fold.

The aspiring England international, though, has since been upstaged by the brilliance of Schar. Plenty of players need to be afforded time during their transition to Premier League football but the Switzerland international has required no such treatment, starring on his maiden campaign and offering a level of ball-playing quality which wouldn’t go amiss at a top-six club.

Schar has played with tenacity and composure, strength and finesse, technique and desire. Combining old-school defensive arts with the progressive ball-playing principles which defenders are required to adhere to in the modern game, Newcastle fans have watched a player of genuine quality blossom under their noses this season.

He has been eulogised over by the Magpies faithful yet acknowledgements of the genius behind the transfer deal don’t seem to transcend much further than the Angel of the North.

Sky Sports produced an article on the candidates for signing of the season back in March. The four players identified were Salomon Rondon, James Maddison, Raul Jimenez and Alisson. Come on, Alisson? Really? He cost £67 million. What a farce. As if Liverpool fans needed any more ego-feeding in the media.

Listed in the list of potential alternatives to the aforementioned quartet were: Ben Foster, Felipe Anderson, David Brooks and Matteo Guendouzi. The absence of Schar was an utterly predictable but equally inexcusable omission.

Perhaps his absence from the conversation can be explained by the unassuming manner in which he walked through the door at St James’ Park. Nobody envisaged that he would do anything more than mirror his modest price-tag when, in fact, the standard of his performances suggest his true valuation dwarfs the cost of his transfer.

His goal-of-the-season contender against Burnley, multitude of incisive diagonals and crunching tackles point towards a level of flair and star quality of a potential award winner, but he has stealthily swerved serious consideration for esteemed recognition. Newcastle fans won’t mind that injustice too much, however, with the transfer window looming and a handful of top-six clubs seemingly in need of defensive recruits.

It’s not a sentence which many could have envisaged at the beginning of the season but Schar is surely the value-for-money, unsung signing of the Premier League season.

West Ham: Recent performance shows Hammers must go all in for Hakan Calhanoglu

With the summer transfer window just days away from opening, West Ham fans will be on the edge of their seat as to what Manuel Pellegrini decides to do.

The Hammers are set for an important window, with many players likely to leave and even more joining the club in an attempt to take West Ham to a European finish in the Premier League table, and one of the more popular rumours this summer so far has been AC Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu.

The Turkish international has been linked with a move to east London in the Turkish (Fanatik) media and given the fact the number 10 is likely to leave Milan this summer, there could be so truth behind the whisperings going on about a move to the Premier League, and recent performances show that West Ham could be getting a player of immense talent.

The 25-year-old was recently named Man of the Match in Milan’s 1-0 win over Fiorentina where Calhanoglu scored the winning goal to secure the Rossoneri the three points, and its performances like this that should have Manuel Lanzini worried.

Calhanoglu, who is valued at £19.8 million on Transfermarkt, has shown in the past he is capable of playing at a top level in Europe, and if West Ham are able to acquire the services of the playmaker then it will fill a large void in the team that has been damaged recently due to Lanzini’s poor form.

The Argentine fan favourite could find himself out of favour if Calhanoglu makes the move, but for West Ham supporters, it will be a small price to pay to see an incredible talent at the London Stadium.

West Ham fans, would Calhanoglu be a good signing? Let us know!

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