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Traore in, plus new defender for revamped Spurs line-up as Conte calls for transfers

January 21, 2022Mark BoltonLeave a Comment

Many can argue that Antonio Conte has worked wonders since being appointed by Tottenham, but the Italian is calling for the board to back him in the January transfer window. With time running out to complete deals, the club need to act quick in order to continue their pursuit for a top four finish and […]

Arsenal and Spurs considering January swoop for in-form AC Milan midfielder

December 7, 2020Mark BoltonLeave a Comment

Arsenal and Tottenham are considering a January move for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, reports claim. The Ivory Coast international has been instrumental in the Rossoneri’s superb start to the season, forming an imperious partnership with Ismael Bennacer in the midfield as the seven-time European champions sit top of the Serie A standings. AFP or […]

Crystal Palace step up interest in Leeds and Newcastle target Ismaila Sarr as Watford star sits out latest clash with injury
by Phil Spencer on August 16, 2022 at 11:03 pm
Ismaila Sarr sat out Watford’s 1-1 draw with Birmingham amid speculation builds around his future at the club. The Senegal international has been linked with a move away from Vicarage Road following their relegation from the Premier League last season. Sarr has been a Watford player since 2019GettyAccording to reports from The Athletic, Crystal Palace are hopeful of completing a deal to sign the forward before the end of the month. The Eagles are working on a deal with negotiations having taken place behind the scenes for a number of weeks. Palace’s sporting director, Dougie Freedman, was in attendance at St Andrew’s for the Championship fixture however he never got to see his man in action with Sarr left out as a precaution due to a hamstring injury. As it stands, no agreement has yet been reached with Watford claiming that no offer has been received. Palace are long-term admirers of Sarr having monitored his progress since arriving in England. Since joining Watford, the 25-year-old has scored 25 goals and contributed 19 assists in 95 fixtures. Most read in Football gossip Man United ready Casemiro move amid £42m deal for new striker, Alli to Besiktas HOPE Man United 'will be sold in the next 24 months' and 'there are people circling' revealed Man United considering move for Barcelona defender, who's played under Ten Hag DEAL 'It's in play' - Jordan reveals he's 'potentially looking at' buying Coventry City surprise Ajax's reaction to Man United's bid for Martinez and Arsenal's concerns revealed vile Andersen reveals death threats in '300-400' abusive messages sent after Nunez clash Vieira is keen to add to his attacking options this summerGettyPatrick Vieira is particularly keen to add pace to his attacking line as he looks to bolster his options before the end of the month. This comes after Cristian Benteke’s move to DC United was confirmed earlier in August. Whether a deal can be agreed remains to be seen, but with Sarr also attracting interest from Leeds and Newcastle, it looks increasingly likely that his days at Vicarage Road could be numbered. Offer Of The Day PADDY POWER ALL CUSTOMERS: Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet – available to all customers* – CLAIM HERE BETFAIR NEW CUSTOMERS: Bet £10 on 13.50 York on Wednesday, Get £60 in Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Paddy Power All Customers: Place a £5 Sportsbook Bet through the talkSPORT EDGE app between the 1st and 31st August. Get a £5 free bet on the next Monday after your qualifying bet. T&C’s apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org Betfair: 18+. New customer offer. Bet £10 on SBK on the 13:50 York, Wednesday, 17th August. Get a £10 free bet for each of the remaining races on the card (£60 in total). Only deposits with Cards apply (Apple Pay deposits excluded). T&C apply. begambleaware.org SEE ALL FREE BET OFFERS FOR NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS HERE
Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United ready move for Casemiro and face Rabiot and Caicedo setbacks after £42m swoop for Cunha, Everton reject Gordon bid as Chelsea push for Fofana, Dele Alli to Besiktas
by talkSPORT on August 16, 2022 at 10:46 pm
Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news, views and rumours from the Premier League and beyond. Manchester United have denied reports they’ll terminate Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract as questions over the superstar’s future continue but it is understood that Erik ten Hag will now consider selling the him due to concerns over his behaviour. Meanwhile, the Red Devils are closing in on signing 23-year-old striker Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid for £42m and are preparing an offer for Casemiro following the news that a move for Adrien Rabiot and Moises Caicedo are unlikely. Chelsea are still in the market for a number of players, including Frenkie de Jong, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Anthony Gordon and Wesley Fofana, as new co-owner Todd Boehly scrambles to get deals over the line before September. Meanwhile, Wolves are on the verge of clinching the club record signing of Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes after agreeing a deal worth £38m with Sporting for the 23-year-old, and Dele Alli’s Everton nightmare could be over soon. FOLLOW OUR LIVE TRANSFER BLOG BELOW FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS…
Ryan Kent is a ‘top player’ and ‘should be in the Premier League’, says Jamie O’Hara, who would have Rangers star at Tottenham
by Jackson Cole on August 16, 2022 at 10:41 pm
Rangers star Ryan Kent should be playing for a Premier League club, believes Jamie O’Hara. The talkSPORT host by the winger’s display during Gers’ Champions League play-off against PSV Eindhoven, which finished 2-2 in an entertaining contest at Ibrox. Kent played the full 90 minutes of the entertaining Ibrox clashGettyAnd O’Hara believes the former Liverpool man can be aiming higher than Rangers, adding he’d have the 25-year-old at Tottenham. “I don’t want to pull him away from Rangers but I really like him, what a player he is,” O’Hara said on The Sports Bar. “I would have him at Spurs. “He should be in the Premier League, he is a top player.” A late goal from Armando Obispo denied Rangers a win in the first leg of their play-off tie, meaning they need a result in the Netherlands to advance to the group stage. And Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst remained upbeat despite his side’s disadvantage going into the second leg on August 24. Most read in Football gossip Man United ready Casemiro move amid £42m deal for new striker, Alli to Besiktas HOPE Man United 'will be sold in the next 24 months' and 'there are people circling' revealed Man United considering move for Barcelona defender, who's played under Ten Hag DEAL 'It's in play' - Jordan reveals he's 'potentially looking at' buying Coventry City surprise Ajax's reaction to Man United's bid for Martinez and Arsenal's concerns revealed vile Andersen reveals death threats in '300-400' abusive messages sent after Nunez clash ban Darwin Nunez red card: Liverpool ace to miss Man United trip but could face Everton out Chelsea dealt blow as full extent of Kante's hamstring injury comes to light Gers will need the likes of Kent to be at his best if they’re to get the better of their Dutch opponentsGettyThe Dutchman told BT Sport: “We got the free-kick from Tom to go 2-1 up but you know, all goals count. How you score doesn’t matter. “In the end, we lost a goal from a set piece and that was disappointing. But the tie is still open and we have the chance to go through next week. “Of course we can do it. It’s the second leg, they play at home and hopefully we can get more space and try to win. We have to do that to get our goal and we will give everything.” Offer Of The Day PADDY POWER ALL CUSTOMERS: Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet – available to all customers* – CLAIM HERE BETFAIR NEW CUSTOMERS: Bet £10 on 13.50 York on Wednesday, Get £60 in Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Paddy Power All Customers: Place a £5 Sportsbook Bet through the talkSPORT EDGE app between the 1st and 31st August. Get a £5 free bet on the next Monday after your qualifying bet. T&C’s apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org Betfair: 18+. New customer offer. Bet £10 on SBK on the 13:50 York, Wednesday, 17th August. Get a £10 free bet for each of the remaining races on the card (£60 in total). Only deposits with Cards apply (Apple Pay deposits excluded). T&C apply. begambleaware.org SEE ALL FREE BET OFFERS FOR NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS HERE
Cristiano Ronaldo vows to reveal truth about his situation as he addresses ‘media lies’ over Manchester United future amid fresh Atletico Madrid claims
by Phil Spencer on August 16, 2022 at 10:11 pm
Cristiano Ronaldo says he’ll do an interview in the coming weeks to tell the truth about this summer’s transfer speculation. The Manchester United star has been a mainstay on the back pages in recent months after it emerged that he was looking to leave the club following their failure to qualify for the Champions League. Ronaldo has been the talk of the town over the course of the summerGettyThis led to uncertainty over his situation, including a spell training on his own in Portugal, missing United’s pre-season trip to Australia and then attracting criticism for leaving the club’s pre-season clash with Rayo Vallecano at half-time after being brought off at Old Trafford. Since then the 37-year-old was a second half substitute in Man United’s season opener against Brighton, before starting in the 4-0 hammering against Brentford at the weeekend. While no serious interest has emerged for Ronaldo over the course of the summer, clubs such as Chelsea, Sporting Lisbon and Atletico Madrid have emerged as potential destinations for the forward. In a post on Instagram, it was suggested by journalist Edu Aguirre that Atletico are in fact interested in the player, but a move is unlikely due to the reaction of supporters if their interest is made public. Ronaldo vehemently denied that claim with a frank comment that suggested that he firmly disagrees with the media’s reporting of his situation this summer. Replying to a post on Instagram, Ronaldo’s translated comment said: “You’ll know the truth when I give an interview in a few weeks. Most read in Football gossip Man United ready Casemiro move amid £42m deal for new striker, Alli to Besiktas HOPE Man United 'will be sold in the next 24 months' and 'there are people circling' revealed Man United considering move for Barcelona defender, who's played under Ten Hag DEAL 'It's in play' - Jordan reveals he's 'potentially looking at' buying Coventry City surprise Ajax's reaction to Man United's bid for Martinez and Arsenal's concerns revealed vile Andersen reveals death threats in '300-400' abusive messages sent after Nunez clash IG: cr7.o_lendarioRonaldo snapped back at reports of a move to Atletico Madrid[/caption] Ronaldo will tell all in the coming weeksGetty“The media only tells lies. “I have a book of notes and in the last few months out of 100 news stories they only got five right, imagine how things are. “Here’s a tip for you.” Offer Of The Day PADDY POWER ALL CUSTOMERS: Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet – available to all customers* – CLAIM HERE BETFAIR NEW CUSTOMERS: Bet £10 on 13.50 York on Wednesday, Get £60 in Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Paddy Power All Customers: Place a £5 Sportsbook Bet through the talkSPORT EDGE app between the 1st and 31st August. Get a £5 free bet on the next Monday after your qualifying bet. T&C’s apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org Betfair: 18+. New customer offer. Bet £10 on SBK on the 13:50 York, Wednesday, 17th August. Get a £10 free bet for each of the remaining races on the card (£60 in total). Only deposits with Cards apply (Apple Pay deposits excluded). T&C apply. begambleaware.org SEE ALL FREE BET OFFERS FOR NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS HERE
Callum Smith vs Mathieu Bauderlique date: UK start time, talkSPORT coverage, live stream and how to follow – ‘Mundo’ set for Saudi Arabia clash on undercard to Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2
by Jack Cunningham on August 16, 2022 at 9:52 pm
Callum Smith will face Mathieu Bauderlique in Saudi Arabia this weekend as part of the undercard to Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk 2. Liverpool-born Smith is set for a WBC light heavyweight title eliminator against former Olympic Bronze medalist Bauderlique. Smith won his last fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last yearEddie Keogh/MatchroomThis will only be the second time Smith has fought at light heavyweight, and the winner will face Artur Beterbiev. Bauderlique, the 33-year-old Frenchman, should pose a threat to ‘Mundo’ as he has won his last nine fights. Smith v Bauderique: Date and UK start time This fight is taking place on Saturday, August 20. It will be held in the indoor arena at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is two hours ahead of the United Kingdom. The first bell for Smith v Bauderique will ring at 8:55pm UK time. Smith v Bauderique: talkSPORT coverage talkSPORT will broadcast the action exclusively live and free to air from Saudi Arabia. Our team will be made up by Fight Night presenters Adam Catterall and Gareth A Davies, commentator Andy Clarke, sports broadcaster Ade Oladipo and former bantamweight boxer Spencer Oliver. To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Most read in Boxing Prepared Joshua looks fight ready in amazing press-up workout drill ahead of Usyk rematch Top dog Joshua says the winner of Usyk rematch is not No.1 until they beat Fury ace Former UFC star VanZant poses with tennis racket ahead of bare-knuckle fight in London BEEF Usyk calls out Nelson for a fight after 'average southpaw' comment before AJ rematch ROUGH NIGHT Anthony Joshua got knocked out by David Price after spending the night in jail ASK HIM Tony Bellew didn't look happy when Oleksandr Usyk brought up KO at press conference Joshua and Smith are set to be on the same card once againMark Robinson/MatchroomSmith v Bauderique: TV channel and live stream The fight will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office with their broadcast starting from 6pm. It will cost £26.95, with the full undercard and main event shown. You can also live stream HERE for the same price on your computer, mobile and tablet devices. Sky Sports Box Office is also available on BT TV – tune to channel 496 or by searching for the event in the BT Player. Smith v Bauderique: Undercard Subject to change MAIN EVENT: Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk – for WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles (12 rounds)Filip Hrgovic vs Zhilei Zhang – final eliminator for IBF heavyweight world title (12 rounds)Callum Smith vs Mathieu Bauderlique – final eliminator for WBC super-middleweight world title (12 rounds)Badou Jack vs Richard Rivera – cruiserweight contest (10 rounds)Ziyad Almaayouf vs Jose Alatorre – super-lightweight contest (4 rounds)Ramla Ali vs Crystal Garcia Nova – super-bantamweight contest (8 rounds)Andrew Tabiti vs James Wilson – heavyweight contest (8 rounds)Ben Whittaker vs Peter Nosic – light-heavyweight contest (6 rounds)Daniel Lapin vs Jozef Jurko – heavyweight contest (8 rounds)Bader Alsamreen vs Fuad Tarverdi – super-lightweight contest (6 rounds)MoneyKicks vs Traycho Georgiev – welterweight contest (4 rounds)Smith v Bauderique: What has been said? Eddie Hearn told talkSPORT in March: “Callum Smith’s waiting for Dmitry Bivol or waiting for Joe Smith. “He’s the mandatory challenger for Artur Beterbiev, so he’s in prime position for that. “And look, if all these titles just freeze up, Callum Smith could fight [Joshua Buatsi] – another great fight domestically. “But my priority for Callum Smith is to get him a shot at the world title.” Callum Smith: “[Bauderlique] is a good fighter, a good boxer and a southpaw,” said Smith respectfully. “He’s got a good boxing brain, a good amateur pedigree and he took bronze at the [2016] Olympics. He’s coming off a good win, [beating Igor Mikhalkin] for the European title, so he’s on good form and his confidence should be high. “It’s a big opportunity for him because he’s one win away from fighting for a world title. I’m expecting a very good version of him. But a very good version of me beats anyone in the world in my opinion, so I’ve got to focus on myself. If the best version of me turns up, then I don’t need to worry about the best version of him.” Offer Of The Day PADDY POWER ALL CUSTOMERS: Bet £5 via the talkSPORT EDGE app with Paddy Power and get a £5 free bet – available to all customers* – CLAIM HERE BETFAIR NEW CUSTOMERS: Bet £10 on 13.50 York on Wednesday, Get £60 in Free Bets* – CLAIM HERE Paddy Power All Customers: Place a £5 Sportsbook Bet through the talkSPORT EDGE app between the 1st and 31st August. Get a £5 free bet on the next Monday after your qualifying bet. T&C’s apply. 18+ Begambleaware.org Betfair: 18+. New customer offer. Bet £10 on SBK on the 13:50 York, Wednesday, 17th August. Get a £10 free bet for each of the remaining races on the card (£60 in total). Only deposits with Cards apply (Apple Pay deposits excluded). T&C apply. begambleaware.org SEE ALL FREE BET OFFERS FOR NEW AND EXISTING CUSTOMERS HERE