Author: Akshat Mehrish

Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.

Spurs reportedly turned their attention to Everton forward Richarlison. The Brazilian has attracted interest from other European clubs, and – as per The Athletic – the Toffees will want a fee in the region of 60 million euros to sell him. The 25-year-old is not the only attacker Spurs are looking to add to their roster during the ongoing transfer window. The North Londoners haven’t yet approached the Toffees with a formal proposal and, as per the report, will only do so if they deem a move to be economical. As per 90MIN, Spurs aren’t the only team interested in…

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Paris Saint Germain and Manchester United have entered the race to sign Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski, L’Equipe and ESPN claim. The Polie is also of interest to FC Barcelona, with many club figures addressing the rumours publicly in recent weeks. The 33-year-old recently opened up the possibility of a move elsewhere after almost a decade at Bayern. Lewandowski, whose contract is up at the end of the current season, claimed while on international duty that his relationship with the Bavarians is over – as he sees it. “One thing is certain today — my story with Bayern is over.…

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Multiple reports claim that Liverpool have won the race for SL Benfica striker forward Darwin Nunez. The Reds will pay a club-record fee to sign the forward, surpassing the 75 million pounds the Premier League giants paid Southampton for the transfer of centre-back Virgil van Dijk in January 2018. As per a report in Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Liverpool will pay Benfica a total of 100 million euros, split into the main fee and add-ons, to secure the deal. The Reds will produce 75 million upfront and the remaining 25 in bonuses, which can be split further into three instalments of 5,…

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According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are interested in Leeds United attacker Raphinha, who is also being watched by other clubs, such as Barcelona and Chelsea. However, the North Londoners are yet to make a formal approach for the Brazil international, whom the Whites value at 55 million euros. Additionally, Goal claims that the 25-year-old could be a replacement for right-winger Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal’s record signing, who could leave the club this summer. Raphinha joined Leeds ahead of their return to the Premier League in the summer of 2020 and enjoyed a stellar debut season at the club. Although the 17 million pounds…

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Chelsea technical director and former goalkeeper Petr Cech has thrown his support behind exit-linked forward Romelu Lukaku, who, he believes, will come good next season. According to multiple sources, The Belgian could return to his former club Inter Milan this summer. The Blues splurged 113 million euros on the centre-forward last summer transfer window to solve their issues in front of the goal. However, a measly return of 15 goals in 44 appearances, and several issues on and off the pitch, soured what should’ve been a cheerful homecoming for the striker.  Credit: Getty Images Cech believes that injuries and illness halted Lukaku’s great start to the…

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As per a report by Goal, the Red Devils are in talks to sign winger Antony from AFC Ajax – reports say. The Brazilian’s representatives have flown over to Europe to quickly conclude an agreement, thus allowing the youngster to complete the switch.  The 22-year-old joined the Dutch giants in the summer of 2020, replacing the outgoing Hakim Ziyech on the right flank. He enjoyed a productive first season, and an even better second one, attracting the admiring glances of several of Europe’s top clubs. United are one of those clubs and are hoping to reunite Antony with former Ajax coach Erik ten…

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Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah completed an awards double on Thursday night when he was named PFA’s Player of the Year for the 2021/22 season. The Egyptian also made it into the Team of the Year, alongside his five Liverpool teammates and Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo. Salah capped a remarkable individual season by winning the PFA Player of the Year award on May 9, making it a double. The Egypt international also won the FWA Footballer of the Year for his contributions throughout the just concluded 2021/22 Premier League season. https://twitter.com/ESPNUK/status/1534975840953540608 He scored 23 goals, joint-most with Tottenham striker Son Heung-min, and provided the most…

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Three games in, the Selecao lead the UEFA Nations League A, Group 2, with seven points – two more than second-placed Spain. Fernando Santos’s men beat the Czech Republic 2-0 on Thursday night, with goals from Joao Cancelo and Goncalo Guedes sealing the deal. The inaugural Nations League winners had custodian Diogo Costa to thank for keeping them into the game with a crucial save just past the hour mark, mere seconds before they went on to take the lead at the other end. The goalkeeper tightened his angles and matched Jan Kuchta’s shot with a strong fist, parrying the danger away.  Two minutes…

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Alexandre Lacazette has re-joined his boyhood club Olympique Lyonnais on a three-year deal, the club confirmed on May 8. The striker departed Arsenal upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2021/22 season. The Frenchman left Lyon to sign for Arsenal in the summer of 2017 for a staggering 60 million euros. Now 31, he returns to the club on a free transfer, after deciding to run down his contract at the Emirates.  https://twitter.com/OL_English/status/1534787416770457600 Arsenal confirmed Lacazette’s departure through an official release on June 3, 2022 – days before his return to Lyon was confirmed. The forward…

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According to Sky Sports, Chelsea and Inter Milan are back in talks to find a solution for Romelu Lukaku, a year on after the former signed the Belgian from the latter for a record-breaking fee of 101,7 million pounds. The 2020/21 European champions signed Lukaku last summer, but troubles on and off the pitch hindered the forward’s return to his former club, with both the parties now seeking to cut their relationship short just a year into a five-year contract.  Credit: Getty Images Financial distress and Premier League-forced inflation mean Inter cannot afford to sign Lukaku in a straight-cash deal. https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1505873712884727819…

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