Новости за 21.07.2019

Billy McKay hit a double to earn a 2-1 win over St Johnstone and continue Ross Countys perfect Betfred Cup record.Scott Tanser gave the hosts an early lead from the penalty spot but their second defeat means they will crash out of the tournament before the knockout fixtures begin.Saints had six players back from injury following their midweek defeat by Montrose and Callum Hendry shook off a knock to start on the bench.They started well and Tom Grivosti conceded a penalty with a foul on Chris Kane. Читать дальше...

Arsenal have won the race to sign Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba, write theDaily Mirror.The Gunners have been tracking the 18-year-old for several weeks and appeared close to completing a deal earlier this month.However, a rival bid from north London neighbours Tottenham cast doubt on the youngster's future.Saliba made his preference known to the Saint-Etienne, though, and he will now seal a switch to the Emirates Stadium after undergoing a medical.Arsenal will pay £28m to land the centre-back... Читать дальше...

Harry Kanes outrageous stoppage-time strike from the halfway line got Tottenhams pre-season off to a memorable start as Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus were upstaged in Singapore.Fans were left rubbing their eyes in disbelief as an entertaining International Champions Cup encounter at Singapores National Stadium came to a stunning conclusion.Sundays friendly was heading for penalties until Kanes moment of inspiration in the 93rd minute. View this post on Instagram Good to be back #COYSA post shared by Harry Kane (@harrykane) on Jul 21... Читать дальше...

Real Madrid could rival Barcelona for the signing of Neymar by offering Gareth Bale to PSG.The Independent report that figures close to the Brazil international are trying to persuade Madrid to enter the race by including the out-of-favour Bale in a proposal to the French champions.Neymar is desperate to leave the Parc des Princes this summer, with Barcelona heavily linked with the player they sold for £198m in 2017.However, theBlaugrana's recent big-money capture of Antoine Griezmann has cast doubt... Читать дальше...

Crystal Palace are attempting to re-sign academy product Nathaniel Clyne from Liverpool, report theDaily Mail.Clyne has fallen out of favour on Merseyside since Trent Alexander-Arnold broke into the first team in 2017.And the right-back could follow Christian Benteke and Mamadou Sakho in swapping Anfield for Selhurst Park.Clyne began his career with Palace, making 137 appearances for the south Londoners during their days in the Championship.And the Eagles are keen to bring him back to the club he... Читать дальше...

Arsenal could make a move for Juventus forward Moise Kean, according to theDaily Mail.Unai Emery is keen to bolster his attacking options as his side target a top-four finish in the Premier League next season.And Juventus have made Kean available for transfer, although they will look to extend his contract until 2024 before selling him abroad.The Serie A champions believe the youngster could still have a future in Turin and will insist on including a £36m buy-back clause in any deal taking him to... Читать дальше...

PSG are closing in on the signing of Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, according to L'Equipe.The Ligue 1 side came close to acquiring the Senegal international last summer, but they were unable to get a deal over the line.However, PSG are set to landtheir man in the coming days as Thomas Tuchel continues his squad rebuild.Gueye will cost the French champions around £30m, although the make-up of the offer hasyet to be determined.The midfielder spent five years in Ligue 1with Lille before a 2015 switch... Читать дальше...

Daniel James late father is helping to drive him to success at Manchester United.The Wales international became Ole Gunnar Solskjaers first signing at the Old Trafford helm when arriving from Swansea last month. But James dream move to United came at a difficult time as his father Kevan died just weeks earlier at the age of 60.Every day, I miss him, James said. He always drove me on when he was here and I know he is looking down on me now, still driving me on.Daniel James has four Wales caps (Joe... Читать дальше...

Aston Villa will continue their spending spree with the signing of Manchester City's Douglas Luiz, reportSky Sports.No club in the Premier League has spent more money this summer than the £83.5m paid out bylast season's Championship play-off winners.And that figure will rise close to £100m once Villa complete a £15m deal for Douglas.The Brazilianhas never played a senior game for City, who signed him from Vasco da Gama in 2017.He has spent the last two seasons on loan at Girona, making 36 appearances... Читать дальше...

Manchester City are set to complete the acquisition of highly-rated Argentinian teenager Thiago Almada, reportThe Sun.The Premier League champions will pay £16m to bring the 18-year-old to the Eithad Stadium.Almada, who currently plies his trade for Velez Sarsfield, has been linked with several top-level European sides.However, Pep Guardiola's side have won the race for his signature having convinced the player to move to Manchester.City will immediately loan Almada to Sporting CP for the 2019/20 campaign... Читать дальше...

Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen will join Mexican side Monterrey in the coming days, writeFootball London.The Dutchman has failed to convince Mauricio Pochettino that he has a future in north London, and will be sold on a permanent deal before the start of August.Spurs signed Janssen for £17m in summer 2016, but the centre-forward only managed two Premier League goals in his first season at the club.He was then loaned out to Fenerbahce in 2017/18, before returning to make three top-flight appearances for Tottenham last term.However... Читать дальше...

Alex Iwobi has hinted that he could leave Arsenal if the club sign Wilfried Zaha this summer.The Gunners have been heavily linked with the Crystal Palace winger, who is reportedly keen to move to the Emirates Stadium.Palace want to keep hold of their star man but could be persuaded to change their stance if the price is right.However, acquiring Zaha mayforce Iwobi out of north London ahead of next season.“I am not one to chicken out," The Nigeria international said."I have had it all over the years... Читать дальше...

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille, report theSunday Times.Liverpool, Arsenal and Everton have all been linked with a move for the forward this summer, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are at the front of the queue.United scored fewer goals than Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal last term, and Solskjaer is therefore keen to strengthen in attack.The Norwegian has identified Pepe, who scored 22 Ligue 1 goals in 2018/19, as the ideal man to compete with the likes of Marcus Rashford... Читать дальше...

The two came face-to-face several times during the Brazilian’s spell at Barcelona, including some heated clashes.Neymar, who is currently seeking a return to Camp Nou after two years in Paris, was asked about his toughest opponent during a Red Bull event."The best I've played against isSergio Ramos,"he said, as reported by Marca."He's an excellent centre-back and what's even better is that he can score goals too."The Brazil international also had warm words for his compatriot Vinicius, who arrived... Читать дальше...