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Napoli and Manchester United are interested in signing Kieran Trippier from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, per Gianluca Di Marzio.

The Spurs right-back has endured a mixed season this term but helped his side qualify for the Champions League semi-finals earlier this week.

What’s the word?

The aforementioned report claims that the Italian side, who were eliminated from the Europa League quarter-finals by Arsenal earlier this week, are already drawing up plans for next summer.

And Trippier is name-checked as a potential signing, with the club keen to recruit more depth on the flanks.

An enquiry, Di Marzio claims, has already been made.

But Napoli may face competition, bizarrely, from United, who are also said to be interested in the 28-year-old.

Antonio Valencia, of course, will leave the club this summer and United need to recruit a replacement in his stead.

Bizarre story

Trippier’s form has fallen off a cliff since the 2018 World Cup, when he played a pivotal role in helping England to the semi-finals, scoring a brilliant free-kick in the last-four clash with Croatia.

He was also on the pitch as Spurs qualified for the last four at Manchester City’s expense in the Champions League but his form this season has been mixed.

He has struggled defensively and has made a number of mistakes, including scoring a decisive own goal in the Premier League clash with Chelsea.

It makes little sense that either side would be interested in him; the likes of Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Crystal Palace and Leicester City’s Ricardo Pereira have been in better form and deals for them would not involve negotiating with Daniel Levy.

As it is, Spurs should snap the hand off of any bidder for Trippier – he is inherently upgradeable and Mauricio Pochettino needs fresh blood – but Napoli and United’s apparent interest remains bemusing at best.

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Writing his Sky Sports column, David Prutton thinks Sheffield United’s campaign will get even better with his final day predictions.

Just a few weeks ago the Blades didn’t look to be on track for automatic promotion, but now the former Leeds midfielder expects the Yorkshire club to lift silverware at the end of the season.

What’s been said then?

Prutton has backed Sheffield United to win the league title on the final day, as they travel to the Bet365 stadium while Norwich have a tough matchup against Aston Villa.

The 37-year-old wrote that he expects there to be one final twist at the top end of the Championship.

“It looked like it was going to go to the wire for automatic promotion in the Sky Bet Championship, but Leeds’ collapse allowed Sheffield United to seal it before the final day, which I must admit I didn’t see coming! Boy have the Blades been celebrating since.

“Chris Wilder is a driven individual, though, and he will want his team to win at Stoke and give themselves a chance of silverware. They are three points behind Norwich, with a better goal difference, so the title can still be won.

“I fancy Sheffield United to turn up at Stoke and nick all three points, and Norwich have a difficult trip to Aston Villa. You don’t know how many changes Dean Smith will make in that one with the play-offs coming up, but I have a feeling they could sneak the win and give the Blades the opportunity to claim the title.”

One more celebration

One thing is for certain, this weekend Sheffield United will be in a party mood, and that could mean free-flowing attacking football.

As long United’s players aren’t still bearing heavy heads after last weekend’s festivities they should brush aside Stoke, whilst Norwich could struggle against an Aston Villa side who will want to go into the playoffs on a high.

The Canaries have seemingly taken their foot off the gas in recent weeks, as their spot in the Premier League was all but sealed last month. The East Anglian outfit have won just one of their previous five games, and they could easily relinquish their grip on the league title.

Celebrations shared on the club’s Twitter after promotion was confirmed showed the affinity between the players and the fans at Bramall Lane. The squad will undoubtedly want to deliver the dream league title so that they can do it all over again.

طالب الاتحاد الأوروبي لكرة القدم “يويفا” من الاتحاد الدولي لكرة القدم “فيفا” تغيير قواعد قانون لمسة اليد في المباريات خلال الاجتماعات المجدولة في شهر نوفمبر الحالي.

وبحسب وكالة “أسوشييتد برس” الأمريكية، تلقى رئيس فيفا جياني إنفانتينو طلبًا من يويفا لتغيير قواعد احتساب لمسة اليد على اللاعبين، لتكون هناك مزيدًا من المرونة ومنع معاقبة اللاعبين ظلمًا.

ويتضمن الطلب السماح للحكام مرة أخرى بتحديد نية اللاعب بأنفسهم داخل المباراة حول لمسة يده للكرة سواء قد لمسها عن قصد أم لا.

جاءت تلك الرغبة من جانب رئيس “يويفا”، ألكسندر شيفيرين، بعد العقوبات التي طالت الكثير من اللاعبين في الفترة الماضية حتى ولو لم تكن مقصودة.

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وكتب شيفيرين في طلبه لـ فيفا: “إن محاولة التحديد الدقيق للحالات التي يكون فيها التعامل مع الكرة باليد جريمة قد نتج عنها العديد من القرارات الغير عادلة التي قوبلت بإحباط وانزعاج متزايد من مجتمع كرة القدم.

وتابع: “يجب الحفاظ على روح القانون في جميع الأوقات خلال مباريات كرة القدم”.

وأضاف: “اعتقد أن العودة إلى القواعد القديمة هو خيار يجب أخذه في الاعتبار”.

هذه الرسالة أرسلها شيفيرين إلى إنفانتينو يوم 27 أكتوبر الماضي، لمحاولة تغيير قواعد لمسة اليد الذي تم تطبيقه في يونيو 2019.

ذكرت تقارير صحفية ألمانية، أنّ نادي بايرن ميونخ، قد تواصل مع وكيل أحد نجوم نادي بوروسيا مونشنجلادباخ، تمهيدًا لضمه.

بايرن ميونخ، سيفتقد خدمات لاعبه الألماني، جوشوا كيميش، بسبب الإصابة، ومن المتوقع أنّ يغيب حتى يناير 2021.

وبحسب “سكاي سبورت ألمانيا”، فإن مسؤولي ميونخ قد تواصلوا مع وكيل أعمال لاعب الوسط الدولي السويسري، دينيس زكريا من مونشنجلادباخ.

وأوضحت الشبكة، أنّ المسؤولين داخل بايرن، لديهم إعجاب كبير بـ صاحب الـ”23″ عامًا، ويدرسون إمكانية التعاقد معه.

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وقالت الشبكة إنّ فكرة انتقال دينيس لـ بايرن في نافذة الانتقالات الشتوية حتى الآن، ليست أكيدة بنسبة 100% بسبب معاناة اللاعب من إصابة عضلية.

دينيس زكريا يتواجد كذلك على رادار، أندية إنجليزية، وهي ليفربول، ومانشستر سيتي إلى جانب تشيلسي.

يُذكر أنّ دينيس زكريا والذي يلعب كارتكاز (ديفندر)، لعب في الموسم الماضي 31 مُباراة مع مونشنجلادباخ، وسجّل هدفين وصنع مثلهما.

When Steven Gerrard was announced as manager of Rangers, many fans expected the Liverpool legend to use his contacts to bring in quality signings, and that’s exactly what has happened.

The former Reds and England midfielder brought in Ryan Kent on-loan, who has been a sensation for the club, as well as Jon Flanagan, who has been a good a squad player for Rangers, and the upcoming summer transfer window could see Gerrard use his influence and reputation to bring in some more quality additions.

This summer could be the perfect opportunity for Gerrard to snipe more good talent from his former side, with many big names expected to leave Liverpool this transfer window as Jurgen Klopp aims to clear out the deadwood of his side, and one of these names could end up in Scotland.

According to the Express at the start of the week, Adam Lallana could be a potential signing for Rangers this summer if the former Southampton captain decides to call time on his career at Liverpool, and even if Gerrard signs the playmaker on loan, it would be a great deal for the Gers.

Lallana, who joined Liverpool in 2014 for a reported £25 million, would add quality to the Rangers midfield that will elevate the club to new levels in both the Scottish Premiership and in Europe.

The 31-year-old midfielder has proven to be a productive player when given the chance to play consistently in the starting XI, and implemented into Gerrard’s 4-3-3 formation could result in an increase in goals and assists from the midfield.

Gerrard’s smarts in the transfer market will be what takes Rangers to the next level next season, and Lallana will be a testament to that statement if the club are able to court the Liverpool man.

Rangers fans, would Lallana be a good signing this summer? Let us know!

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Garth Crooks has made the absolutely absurd claim that West Ham United could win the Premier League if they imagined that they were playing Tottenham Hotspur every week, per the BBC.

What’s he said?

Manuel Pellegrini’s side became the first away team to win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

The Irons won 1-0, thanks to a superb Michail Antonio volley in the second half.

And Crooks, writing in his BBC column, believes that the Hammers would win the Premier League title if they approached every game like they were playing their London rivals.

He said:  If West Ham approached every game as though they were playing Tottenham Hotspur, they would win the Premier League title.

“What is it with these London clubs. Why do they hate Tottenham so much?”

West Ham moved into 11th place in the Premier League table with their victory.

Have to hope he’s joking

Crooks has a habit of coming out with the absolutely ridiculous and he’s at it again here.

To claim that West Ham could win the Premier League title in any context is flat out ridiculous but to do so after a win over a beleaguered Spurs side who are struggling with a boatload of injuries is hyperbole in the extreme.

Perhaps he was joking, but let’s not forget that the Hammers are currently 46 points behind Manchester City at the top of the league. To put that into context, West Ham have taken exactly 46 points this season. They are only 32 points ahead of bottom-placed Huddersfield Town.

Even if it was a joke, it does not reflect at all well on a man who is paid to give his opinions on football.

Crooks ought to start doing his research and stop spouting absolute nonsense, joke or not.

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According to Euro United’s official Twitter account, Liverpool have agreed terms with Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele ahead of a potential move to Anfield.

However, the same report has claimed that the Reds are yet to agree a transfer fee with Lyon, whilst Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus are in the same situation.

It is not exactly confirmation that the 22-year-old will arrive on Merseyside, but it does appear that the Frenchman will be leaving his Ligue 1 side this summer.

Ndombele has impressed many with his performances this season, but it seems that the majority of Liverpool fans are not interested in a potential deal.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are expected to be in the market for a new midfielder this summer.

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However, a swoop for a more forward-thinking player seems to be on the agenda for the Champions League finalists.

A selection of the Twitter reaction from the Liverpool supporters can be seen below:

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Loads of West Ham United fans on Twitter have been reacting to a controversial club Tweet wishing outcast striker Marko Arnautovic a happy 30th birthday.

The post contained a conventional message of goodwill alongside a video of his goal against Everton in a 3-1 win on the final day of the 2017/2018 season.

It was both the strike itself, called a “rocket” by the Hammers despite it being more a goalkeeping error by Jordan Pickford, and the fact that their team was even wishing Arnautovic a happy birthday in the first place that upset members of the Claret & Blue Army the most.

Since almost leaving the London Stadium for the Chinese Super League in the January transfer window but instead deciding to sign a contract extension, the Austrian international hasn’t been the same player, looking disinterested and not registering a single goal.

Supporters took aim at the Tweet fairly quickly with one writing “dreadful post,” a series of them sarcastically pretending the reigning Hammer of the Year no longer plays for Manuel Pellegrini’s men and another claiming “a toddler with no fingers would save that” referring to the clip. Inevitably, much of the reaction too was focused on simply slamming the 30-year-old forward.

Check out the pick of the unhappy fan replies, below…

There is no doubt that Eddie Howe will be pleased with how life in the Premier League has gone for Bournemouth since their promotion back in 2015.

Under the Englishman, the Cherries have rarely ever looked like being in real danger of dropping back down to the Championship, even managing to secure a top-half finish a couple seasons ago.

Considering that, now really is the time for the south coast club to push on and start to fight for that spot just outside the top six.

All things considered, it is probably a spot Bournemouth should be challenging for already.

Had Howe not got so many of his transfers wrong in recent windows, they could have so easily been up there now fighting against the likes of Wolves and Watford.

What is done is done, however, and in Howe’s defence, he is now starting to work the transfer market better.

Recent signings David Brooks and Jefferson Lerma have been revelations at the Vitality Stadium this season, while the addition of Kalvin Phillips could also prove to be a good move.

According to Football Insider, Howe has his eyes on Phillips and his Leeds United team-mate Jack Clarke, with the 23-year-old’s versatility making him such an attractive proposition.

As someone who can play both in central defence and midfield, the signing of Phillips would be ideal for a coach like Howe, who uses both a four-man and five-man defence depending on the fixture.

Based on that, Howe looks to be learning from his mistakes, targeting names who will improve his starting XI, rather than a host of squad players and outcasts from big clubs.

Bournemouth fans, how do you feel about the club’s latest signings and rumoured targets? Join the discussion by commenting below.

It has been a terrible year to be a Bradford City supporter, hasn’t it?

Despite starting the 2018/19 campaign in positive spirits, the Valley Parade faithful soon realised that their side were in for a real struggle in League One after they suffered a number of poor results.

Although the Bantams would change their manager on two occasions in eight months, the sincere lack of quality in their squad ultimately culminated in them finishing nine-point adrift of safety.

With Gary Bowyer clearly needing to launch a complete overhaul of his squad this summer, the fact that he has given Daniel Devine a new contract could indicate that he may be willing to put his trust in Bradford’s academy players next season.

An exciting young prospect, the midfielder has been limited to just 34 appearances since making his debut in 2016 yet with his side dropping down in level, he will be hoping to establish himself as a mainstay in the first team.

Reacting to the news that Devine had agreed to stay at their club for at least another year on Twitter, loads of Bradford fans expressed their delight at the decision.

Having led Blackpool to promotion from League Two in 2017, Bowyer will be confident that he can achieve the same feat with Bradford in the upcoming campaign.