Category: English Premier League
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Transfer: Sheffield Wednesday eye Nottingham Forest’s Dennis
Sheffield Wednesday is considering a move for Nottingham Forest striker Emmanuel Dennis, as they seek to bolster their attacking options for a promotion push, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Owls, who currently play in the Sky Bet Championship, are weighing up many targets, with Dennis reportedly among those on their shortlist. ?? ???????? ??????: Sheffield Wednesday are…
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Monaco target Leicester’s Ndidi on loan with option to buy
Ligue 1 club AS Monaco are interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on loan, with a view to making the move permanent, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Monaco are keen to include a buy option in the loan deal, but transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano reports that Leicester City are not currently open to a temporary move.…
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Juric praises Onuachu’s resurgence ahead of Newcastle clash
Southampton manager Ivan Juric has praised striker Paul Onuachu’s recent form, saying the Nigerian is “tough” and “training at the maximum” after ending his Premier League goal drought, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu scored his first top-flight goal in Southampton’s 3-2 defeat at Nottingham Forest last weekend, and Juric believes the striker is now in buoyant mood.…
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Awoniyi commits to Nottingham Forest amid exit speculation
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has dismissed speculation that he is considering leaving the club this month, insisting his focus is on helping the team achieve success, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Awoniyi, 27, has struggled to secure regular playing time at Forest this season, starting just one Premier League game, but he remains committed to the cause.…
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Brentford in Advanced talks to sign Kayode
Premier League club, Brentford are in advanced negotiations with Fiorentina to sign Nigerian-born defender Michael Kayode, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. According to Violanews, Brentford want to sign the 20-year-old on loan with the option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. However, Fiorentina are keen to include a buy-back clause in the deal,…
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Onuachu dedicates first Southampton goal to fans
Southampton striker Paul Onuachu has dedicated his first goal for the club to the team’s supporters, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu scored in Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest at City Ground and played a key role in Jan Bednarek’s goal. Despite the loss, Onuachu was pleased to have scored in front of the traveling fans, who…
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Paul Onuachu scores first English Premier League goal, as Ola Aina assist in Nottingham Forest’s win against Southampton
Nigeria Super Eagles Paul Onuachu scored his first goal in English Premier League in fixture Southampton’s loss over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Onuachu scored one as the Saints lost 3-2 against the Reds at the City Ground on match day 21. Elliot Anderson opened score for Forest in the 11th minutes before Callum…
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Premier League clubs track Lazio’s Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru has reportedly caught the attention of Premier League clubs, following his impressive performances for the Italian side, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 23-year-old Nigerian, who joined Lazio on loan from Hatayspor last summer, has been in fine form, scoring two goals and providing two assists in four UEFA Europa League appearances. Dele-Bashiru, who…
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Iwobi urges Fulham to bounce back from West Ham defeat
Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has called on his team to move on from their 3-2 defeat to West Ham United in the London derby on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Iwobi scored both goals for Fulham in the thrilling encounter at the London Stadium, but ultimately ended up on the losing side. The Nigerian international expressed his…
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Trabzonspor revive interest in Southampton striker Onuachu
Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor have reignited their interest in signing Southampton striker Paul Onuachu, according to reports. Onuachu previously spent a successful loan spell with Trabzonspor last season, scoring 15 goals in 21 league appearances. Fanatik claims that Southampton are now willing to let the 30-year-old Nigeria international leave the club, having blocked a…
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Slot serves ban as Liverpool reach Carabao semis
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Holders Liverpool booked their berth in the Carabao Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Southampton at a wet and windy St Mary’s Stadium on Wednesday, thanks to goals from Darwin Núñez and Harvey Elliott. Their manager Arne Slot was not on the sidelines as he served a ban for card…
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United’s Mount sees specialist for latest injuries
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has revealed Mason Mount has seen a specialist to get to the bottom of his latest injury set-back. Mount was substituted 14 minutes into the Manchester derby on Sunday after suffering a muscle injury. Editor’s Picks Source: Man United try to stop team news leaks1dRob…
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Red Bulls sign Choupo-Moting as DP for 2 years
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The New York Red Bulls signed veteran forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to a two-year contract as a designated player. The deal announced on Wednesday with the 35-year-old Cameroon international includes an option for 2027. Choupo-Moting spent the past four seasons at Bayern Munich, where he scored 38 goals in 122 matches…
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Miami, Messi facing Crew at Browns’ NFL stadium
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The Browns are hosting the world’s most famous “footballer.” Lionel Messi, who was named MVP of MLS in his first season with Inter Miami CF, is expected to play in Cleveland on April 19 against the Columbus Crew in the Browns’ 67,000-seat stadium, Huntington Bank Field. The Miami-Columbus matchup will be…
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Ancelotti becomes Madrid’s winningest manager
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Carlo Ancelotti became the most decorated coach in Real Madrid’s history on Wednesday, after the team’s 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final made it 15 trophies won with the club. In two spells in charge at Madrid — between 2013 and 2015, and from 2021 — Ancelotti…
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PSG keeper Donnarumma injured by cleat to face
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s face was bloodied after being hit by an opponent’s cleat in their 4-2 Ligue 1 win over Monaco on Wednesday. The Italy international took the studs of Wilfried Singo’s cleat in the 17th minute at the Stade Louis II. Singo, whose shot had been blocked, tried…
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Mbappé starts for Real Madrid in Intercontinental Cup
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Kylian Mbappé has been named in the starting lineup for Real Madrid in their Intercontinental Cup final against Mexican side Pachuca. The star forward was thought to be out of action for around 10 days after suffering a thigh injury in Madrid’s 3-2 Champions League victory at Atalanta, but his progress…
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Van Dijk, Saliba among most played in 2024
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions The CIES Football Observatory has published data on the most used players over the course of the calendar year, with Barcelona’s Jules Koundé atop the list and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk and Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde among the top five. France defender Koundé played a total of 5,872 minutes for…
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Maresca: Chelsea believe Mudryk is innocent
EmailPrint Open Extended Reactions Enzo Maresca has said that Chelsea believe Mykhailo Mudryk is innocent following his positive drugs test and will continue to “support” the player. Editor’s Picks Chelsea’s Mudryk in positive drug test, faces ban1dJames OlleyHow VAR decisions have affected every Premier League club in 2024-254hDale Johnson 1 Related Mudryk and Chelsea released…