Новости за 15.07.2019

Antonee Robinson is excited at the chance to play regular first-team football after ending his 10-year stay at Everton to join Wigan.The United States international spent last season on loan at the DW Stadium, making 26 appearances as Wigan secured their Sky Bet Championship status.The 21-year-old left-back, who joined Everton when he was 11, has agreed a three-year deal with Paul Cooks side.Im really happy to be back now, Robinson told the clubs website.It does feel a bit like the first day of school... Читать дальше...

St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright has told his players to cut out the errors if they are to get their Betfred Cup Group B campaign off to a winning start.The Ladbrokes Premiership outfit get under way at League One Montrose on Tuesday evening hoping for a repeat of last seasons 2-1 win over the same opposition at the same stage of the competition.However, while Wright has been pleased with his teams potency in pre-season, he has been disappointed with the goals they have conceded in a 1-1 draw with Glentoran... Читать дальше...

Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers has signed a new long-term contract, the Cherries announced on Monday.The 20-year-old made a bright start to his senior Bournemouth career when he kept an impressive clean sheet on his debut against Tottenham on May 4.His only other appearance last season proved more troublesome, with Eddie Howes men losing 5-3 at Crystal Palace on the final day of the campaign.But Travers is highly regarded at the Vitality Stadium and has now committed his future to the club.Im delighted to sign a new contract... Читать дальше...

The Giallorossi are keen on signing the Belgium international on a cut-price deal, with less than a year remaining on his contract.Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Serie A side’s representative Franco Baldini, a former Spurs sporting director, will hold talks with the club and try and negotiate a transfer fee significantly lower than the centre-back's £25 million release clause.Clubs have until July 26 to trigger the 30-year-old’s clause, but the Serie A side are determined to bring the price... Читать дальше...

Stoke have signed defender Tommy Smith from Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old right-back has agreed a three-year contract and is Stokes seventh signing since the end of last season.Smith made over 200 appearances in all competitions duringa six-year spell with the Terriers, including 15 in the Premier League last season.Tommy has been playing Premier League for the past two years and was the outstanding right-back in the Championship the year Huddersfield got promoted, Stoke boss... Читать дальше...

Fulham’s 2018/19 season created something of anti-precedent for what should follow promotion. Now, whenever a club commits to heavy transfer spending upon arriving in the Premier League, ominous organ music sounds. New signings bring variables, they threaten team chemistry and disrupt existing partnerships. The effect can be to default a side back to sporting zero, venting away all the momentum which powered promotion in the first place.With that in mind, Aston Villa’s summer has the organist stretching her fingers. Читать дальше...

While their rivals continue to stretch recruitment nets around the globe, Manchester United are drawing theirs in closer to home. And in doing so, they are willfully making their annual rebuilding job more difficult and expensive.After spending heavily to compete for some of Europe’s most sought-after players in recent years with minimal success – see the likes of Angel Di Maria, Paul Pogba, Memphis Depay and Alexis Sanchez – United have deigned to train their transfer focus on the best available... Читать дальше...

The centre-back appeared set for a move to the Emirates Stadium until Spurs made a late push to hijack the deal last week.RMC Sport reports that the Gunners have matched their rivals' bid in the last few hours, leaving the Ligue 1 side with much to consider.Spurs met Saint-Etienne officials on Saturday to try to complete a move, with the Premier League side’s proposal trumping Arsenal’s initial offer.However, now that Unai Emery’s side have tabled the same bid,the French side will take some time... Читать дальше...

The Bernabeu outfit have already spent big during the close season on recruiting Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic and Ferland Mendy.Seven players have already departed on permanent or loan deals, but Zinedine Zidane still has a 30-man squad at his disposal with another three – Casemiro, Fede Valverde and Eder Militao – yet to arrive for their pre-season tour starting in Canada.With one month to go until the start of the La Liga season, Marca reports that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez plans to cut... Читать дальше...

An alliance formed by a band of influential Arsenal supporters calling for better leadership of the club insist they have not launched another campaign calling for owner Stan Kroenke to leave but for changes to be made at the highest level.A total of 16 signatories from across supporters organisations, fanzines and blogs published a statement on Monday morning hitting out at Kroenkes passive ownership as the Gunners prepare for a third season without Champions League football.Under a heading of #WeCareDoYou... Читать дальше...

We can all recall the truly dreadful seasons – Derby County’s 11-point 2007/08 debacle, for example – but what about those sides who genuinely surprised everyone with how awful they were?They began with moderate to high hopes, which were then quickly extinguished by sheer ineptitude. And after 27 years of Premier League action, these are the standout examples...SEE ALSO13 players who left on terrible terms with their clubsLeeds United, 1992/93Leeds haven’t been a top flight club since 2004, but the... Читать дальше...

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas will become part of the clubs coaching staff as he continues his recovery from a heart attack.The 38-year-old, who won the World Cup with Spain in 2010, suffered an acute myocardial infarction during training at the beginning of May.He has not been given medical clearance yet to resume his playing career but has not announced his retirement either.Porto said in a statement on Monday that Casillas will take up a role that will ensure the connection between the players... Читать дальше...

Influential Hearts midfielder Peter Haring could miss the start of the Scottish Premiership season.The 26-year-old continues to feel persistent pain in his groin and pelvis area, despite undergoing surgery at the beginning of this year.Haring battled through the pain to help Hearts reach the Scottish Cup final and he played in the defeat by Celtic at Hampden Park.The club are seeking a second opinion from a specialist and Haring will definitely not be involved when Hearts travel to Cowdenbeath in... Читать дальше...

The Brazil international has been linked with a summer move to the Emirates after impressing for his country during their Copa America triumph.Radio Grenal reports that Arsenal have advanced in negotiations for the 23-year-old and a club representative will be in Brazil later this week to conduct a medical with the player ahead of a move to north London.The outlet believes that the medical examination shows a deal is close to being finalised.Gremio have denied receiving any formal bids for Everton... Читать дальше...

The former Schalke winger hadbeen linked with a return to Germany after starting just 21 Premier League games under Pep Guardiola last season.ButSky Sportsreports that the Bundesliga champions have accepted that they are unlikely to strike a deal for the Germany international this summer.Sané is set to travel to Asia with Manchester City's squad on Monday for their pre-season tour, and it is saidthat the Citizens are confident he wants to stay.Bayern had made the 23-year-old their top target but needed the forward to request an exit... Читать дальше...

Steve Bruce has tendered his resignation as Sheffield Wednesday manager, PA understands.The 58-year-old, who is expected to succeed Rafael Benitez as Newcastle boss, has given his notice in writing together with first-team coaches Steve Agnew and Stephen Clemence.Former Sunderland and Birmingham manager Bruce confirmed over the weekend he had been in talks with Newcastle, who are keen to make a swift appointmentwith the start of the new Premier League season just a month away.Steve Bruce was appointed... Читать дальше...

Ahead of their pre-season tour of Asia, Manchester City have revealed a brandnew third shirt for the upcoming 2019/20 season–and it's bright.PUMA describe it as a “vibrant and disruptive” design, which seems fair enough given that it's likely to stun Premier League opposition into even more of a tizz than usual.There's a two-tone gradient of bright yellow fading into peach, and black trim on the collar. The shirt also featuresa commemorative print below the crest whichnods atthe club’s 125th anniversary.The... Читать дальше...

If reports are to be believed, Steve Bruce has slapped down his resignation at Sheffield Wednesday in order to become the new A̶s̶h̶l̶e̶y̶ ̶s̶a̶p̶ manager of Newcastle United.It’s contractually obliged for prodigal sons to return on Tyneside, so this is nothing new for Magpies who’ve seen the likes of Sir Bobby, Wor Al and King Kev come and go over the last two decades. Except for the fact that it’s Steve Bruce, that is.The down-on-his-luck crime writer has spent only a few months at Sheffield Wednesday... Читать дальше...

The Ligue 1 champions were furious with the Brazilian last week when he failed to turn up for pre-season fitness tests.However, Neymar’s representatives have claimed that his employers were aware he would remain in Brazil for the world finals of the ‘Red Bull Neymar Jnr’s Five’ five-a-side tournament, which he hosts at an institute in his hometown every summer.The Daily Mailreports that the forward was spotted catching a flight back to Paris from Sao Paulo on Sunday afternoon.Neymar is expected to join up with his PSG team-mates on Monday... Читать дальше...

Manchester United are continuing their pursuit of Harry Maguire but Leicesters valuation remains a sticking point, PA understands.Targeted last summer after shining for England on their run to the World Cup semi-finals, the 26-year-old is once again in the Old Trafford giants crosshairs.Ole Gunnar Solskjaers side are keen to bolster their defence with Maguire, but Leicester are under no financial pressure to sell and PA understands that there remains a gap between their valuation and that of United.Leicester... Читать дальше...

The midfielder impressed on loan at Doncaster Rovers last season and appears set for another campaign away from Anfield.Goal reports that the 20-year-old is expected to secure a new temporary deal this week, with Hull, Brentford and Charlton keen on securing his signature. Millwall and Luton Town have also shown interest.Kane scored seven goals in 49 appearances for Doncaster last season but is yet to make his senior debut for Liverpool.The midfielder played under Grant McCann at Rovers, and the manager... Читать дальше...

We're almost there, folks: new season, new misguided optimism– and shiny new things to look at! And hark at these beauties: the finest threads of 2019/20, if we don'tsay so ourselves.It's a game of opinions, Clive,but if you don't agree with our No.1 shirt then please seek optical assistance. As for the rest... well, see for yourselves why don't you?SEE ALSO New Premier League kits 2019/20: EVERY released home and away shirtGEAR11 great retro football shirts you need in your life this summer14. Derby... Читать дальше...

The Ivory Coast international joined the Cottagers from Nice for a club record £25 million fee last summer but could be on the way out already following their relegation to the Championship.Seri has made it clear that he wants to leave, the Express reports, and Milan have declared interest.However, Fulham are believed to want the same fee they spent on the player 12 months ago, which could stall the Rossoneri’s advances.Roma are said to be weighing up a move, while Napoli and Inter Milan are also... Читать дальше...

The 23-year-old helped the Seleção lift the trophy on home soil this summer, scoring in the final as they beat Peru 3-1. Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for the player, although other interested clubs include Milan and Atletico Madrid. Everton admitted that he already has a proposal on the table, although the identity of the suitor remains unknown. "At this moment I have an offer, but I can't say the name of the club," he said, as reported by the Mirror. "Just like I can't promise that on Thursday I'll still be playing for Gremio... Читать дальше...

Ross Countyco-manager Stuart Kettlewell expects his players to maintain high levels of intensity in their Betfred Cup clash at Brechin.County launched their new season with a 4-1 home win against Montrose in the competition on Saturday and Kettlewell declared starting places are still up for grabs.Without a shadow of doubt, Kettlewell told the clubs official website. Several guys are champing at the bit to get some game time and there will be changes.Well certainly mix a few things up like we said... Читать дальше...