Новости за 03.07.2019

Phil Hodgkinson has been confirmed as the new Huddersfield chairman.The takeover has received approval from the EFL with Hodgkinson taking a 75 per cent controlling stake in the club, while outgoing chairman Dean Hoyle will retain the remaining 25 per cent.Hodgkinsons company already had links with Huddersfield as the title sponsor of the clubs academy.The new owner was a Terriers season ticket holder before his companys involvement. He has also previously held shares at non-league Southport.Huddersfield... Читать дальше...

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is thrilled that James Wilson agreed to make a permanent move to Pittodrie.The 23-year-old attacker was on loan from Manchester United last season but after being freed from the Old Trafford club, he signed a two-year deal with the Granite City men.McInnes is glad to have the England Under-21 international whocame through the ranks at United and had loan spells at Brighton, Derby County and Sheffield United back at the Ladbrokes Premiership club.He told Aberdeens official website... Читать дальше...

Norwich striker Teemu Pukki has signed a new three-year contract with the Premier League club.Pukki arrived at Carrow Road last summer from Danish side Brondby and went on to score 29 league goals to help drive the Canaries towards the Sky Bet Championship title.Norwich also hold the option of a further 12-month extension at the end of the Finland internationals new deal.I had an unbelievable first year here and everyone made it easy for me and my family for this to feel like home and we are really happy to stay here a bit longer... Читать дальше...

Mario Pasalic has agreed a new deal to extend his stay at Chelsea until 2022.The 24-year-old midfielder will, however, return straight away on loan to Atalanta for a second consecutive season.Last year, the Croatia international represented the Italian side on 42 occasions, helping them secure their best Serie A finish of third. He scored eight times.Pasalic joined Chelsea from Hajduk Split in 2014, before being sent on loan to Elche, Monaco, AC Milan, Spartak Moscow and Atalanta.He has also played 10 times for Croatia... Читать дальше...

Macclesfield have vowed to settle a dispute with unpaid players after a High Court hearing was adjourned until August.The League Two club were in court on Wednesday to answer a winding up petition led by Egerton Youth Club and backed by six players, but claim to have settled the initial issue and says they are working to resolve the remaining matter.They have been granted an adjournment until August 14.A statement on the clubs official website said: Further to our hearing at the High Court earlier today... Читать дальше...

Manchester City have activated the release clause in Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodris contract, the LaLiga club have announced.The 23-year-old was tied to Atletico until 2023, but City have met the reported 62.6million asking price to pave the way for his departure.A statement on the Spanish clubs website read: LaLiga has informed Atletico de Madrid that Rodrigo Hernandez, through his lawyer, and representatives from Manchester City, paid the players release clause at the sports associations headquarters on Wednesday... Читать дальше...

Bordeaux want to bring Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny back to Ligue 1, writeL'Equipe.The Frenchman left his homeland in 2010when he joined the Gunners from Lorient.The centre-back has since made 353 appearancesfor Arsenal, winning back-to-back FA Cups in 2014 and 2015.However, his future is now in doubt with Bordeaux making his signing a priority this summer.Manager Paulo Sousa wants to add some experience to his backline after last term's bottom-half finish.Koscielny is said to be interested... Читать дальше...

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly wants to stay at Old Trafford this summer, reportL'Equipe.Ligue 1 side Lyon are on the lookout for a centre-back and have made Bailly their leading target.The Ivory Coast international endured a frustrating season last time out, making only eight Premier League starts in an injury-hit campaign.And Lyon hoped that they would be able to prise him away from Manchester ahead of next season.However, Bailly is not thought to be enthusiastic about the prospect of moving... Читать дальше...

Sheffield United have confirmed the signing of midfielder Luke Freeman from QPR for an undisclosed club record fee.Freeman is the Blades first summer signing since winning automatic promotion to the Premier League.Luke Freeman arrives at Bramall Lane on a three-year deal, with the Blades paying QPR an undisclosed club record fee for the 27-year-old midfielder, the South Yorkshire club announced on their official website.Dartford-born Freeman scoredeight goals in 48 appearances for QPR last season... Читать дальше...

For Arsenal fans, narrowing a summer wishlist down to just five items is a real challenge. The club endured a fairly disastrous end to 2018/19, allowing a top-four place to slip through their fingers before suffering a Eurpa League final battering in Baku.They’re left witha squad in need of a major overhaul, and an owner unwilling to inject the funds required for a revamp. There is a lot of work to do, starting with...1. A new centre-halfIt’s the perennial transfer prayer for every Arsenal fan: someone... Читать дальше...

Lucy Bronze has defended Englands penalty-taking after they once again had a spot-kick saved in the Womens World Cup semi-final loss to the United States.The Lionesses had the chance to equalise via a penalty in the 84th minute of the 2-1 defeat in Lyon, but captain Steph Houghton saw her effort from 12 yards kept out by Alyssa Naeher.It was the third time at the tournament that England had failed to convert from the spot, with Nikita Parris, who scored a penalty in the opener against Scotland, being... Читать дальше...

Manchester City are close to re-signing left-back Angelino from PSV Eindhoven, PA understands.The Spain Under-21 international left City last year but the Premier League champions are set to activate a 5.3million buy-back clause in his contract at the Dutch club.Manager Pep Guardiola is keen to bring in cover in the position.MATCH SHOT: It's Angelino's day so far here but there's still more than half an hour to go. #mcfc pic.twitter.com/Epp0HFeShv Manchester City (@ManCity) April 4, 2015Benjamin... Читать дальше...

Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake is likely to join Manchester City this summer, writeL'Equipe.With Vincent Kompany having joined Anderlecht and Nicolas Otamendi also linked with a move away, Pep Guardiola is keen to acquire at least one centre-back ahead of next season.The Premier League champions have been trackingHarry Maguire but have been put off by Leicester's £90m asking price.And City have now turned their attention towards Ake, who joined Bournemouth from Chelsea for £20m in 2017.The Cherries... Читать дальше...

Neil Lennon declared himself pleased with Celtics pre-season training camp as he turned his attention to their first Champions League qualifier.The Hoops concluded their 10-day trip to Austria and Switzerland with a goalless draw with St Gallen on Tuesday night, leaving them unbeaten in three pre-season friendlies.The Parkhead squad travel back to Glasgow on Wednesday to start focusing on the first leg of the Champions League first-round qualifier against FK Sarajevo in Bosnia next week.Lennon was... Читать дальше...

England came up short in their bid for the Womens World Cup final after a 2-1 defeat to the United States in Lyon.With the third-place play-off to come, PA reviews the Lionesses tournament in numbers.3 England have now reached three successive major tournament semi-finals, with their efforts in France adding to the 2015 World Cup and Euro 2017.(PA Graphic)6 Ellen White set an England goalscoring record at a Womens World Cup. She also matched Harry Kane in 2018 and Gary Lineker in 1986 for the most... Читать дальше...

Manchester United have bid £35m for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Dani Olmo, according to theDaily Mail.Olmo starred at this summer's European Under-21 Championship, helping Spain win the tournament for a fifth time.And the youngster's performances in Italy have brought him to the attention of a host of European clubs.Chelsea, Liverpool, PSG, Inter, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are all keeping tabs on the playmaker.However, United hope that their early offer will allow them to steal a march on... Читать дальше...

Englands heartbreaking defeat in the Womens World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday was watched by the biggest TV viewing audience of the year so far.A peak audience of 11.7million tuned in to see the match, which was screened live on BBC One, according to figures released by the corporation.England lost 2-1 to the United States in Lyon after a tense second half in which they missed a penalty and had a goal disallowed in a marginal VAR offside decision.Brilliant figures. https://t.co/GMPJlhu34e Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) July 3... Читать дальше...

Leeds have signed forward Helder Costa from Wolves on an initial season-long loan.Former Benfica winger Costa will complete a permanent switch to Elland Road next summer, the Sky Bet Championship club said.Helder Costa has today joined Leeds from Wolves on an initial one-year loan deal, which will become a permanent transfer next summer for an undisclosed fee, Leeds said in a statement.The 25-year-old has agreed a four-year contract with the Whites, which will run until the summer of 2024.Costa began... Читать дальше...

Norwich have been granted permission to speak to Partick Thistle winger Aidan Fitzpatrick as the teenager closes in on a move to Carrow Road.The 18-year-old scored seven goals for Ladbrokes Championship side Thistle last season, and had also been linked with a switch to Rangers during January.Norwich have reportedly offered a deal in the region of 350,000 with additional fees depending on appearances and also a sell-on fee for the Scottish side.Thistle chief executive Gerry Britton believes the approach... Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard may not yet be a Premier League manager – his move to Chelsea somehow becoming this summer’s long-running saga – but there are already some English gaffers knocking around the top flight.Along with Lampard, there will be three English managers lining up in a Premier League dugout for the first time next month.That makes a change from the usual merry-go-round we see, with the same few domestic managers getting whatever job comes up.That’s why, while the headline may say 30, there are actually only 23 managers listed below. Читать дальше...

Frank Lampard may not yet be a Premier League manager – his move to Chelsea somehow becoming this summer’s long-running saga – but there are already some English gaffers knocking around the top flight.Along with Lampard, there will be three English managers lining up in a Premier League dugout for the first time next month.That makes a change from the usual merry-go-round we see, with the same few domestic managers getting whatever job comes up.That’s why, while the headline may say 30, there are actually only 23 managers listed below. Читать дальше...

Manchester United have received a boost after Barcelona revealed they will consider offers for Samuel Umtiti, according toSport.After an excellent debut campaign at Camp Nou in 2017/18, Umtiti was restricted to just 13 league starts last season as Clement Lenglet climbed above him in the pecking order.Barcelona initially intended to keep hold of the France international this summer.However, the opportunity to sign Antoine Griezmann and Neymar means the La Liga champions must now raise additional... Читать дальше...

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has agreed a newlong-term contract at Chelsea, report theTelegraph.The England international's current deal expires in two years' time.However, the Blues are close to announcing that their academy product has penned fresh terms at Stamford Bridge.The news comes as a major boost to Frank Lampard, who is expected to be unveiled as Chelsea manager this week.After spending the 2017/18 campaign on loan at Crystal Palace, Loftus-Cheek made 40 appearances for the west Londoners last season.And... Читать дальше...

Younes Kaboul (Tottenham)Sold for £6m, bought back for £9.5m – mark-up £3.5mKaboul initially joined Tottenham from Auxerre in 2007, but his failure to impress Juande Ramos meant he was on the move again the following summer. Harry Redknapp was happy to take him to Portsmouth, with the centre-back becoming a fans' favourite at Fratton Park.His performances tempted Spurs into a reconciliation 18 months later, with Redknapp – by now in charge at the Lane and covering his new club's embarrassment by... Читать дальше...

England Women suffered further semi-final heartbreak with a 2-1 defeat to the United States at the Womens World Cup.Here, PA takes a look back at how the Lionesses were one step away from reaching the final of a major tournament.2015 World Cup semi-final: Japan 2 England 1Laura Bassett scored an own goal in stoppage time as England lost their 2015 World Cup semi-final to Japan (Joe Giddens/PA)Under coach Mark Sampson, England took on reigning world champions Japan in Edmonton, having knocked out... Читать дальше...