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KANE CONTINUES EXCELLENTPRE-SEASON FORM

July 31, 2022 by ClownTown

Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane continued his impressive form with a brace as he helped his team come from behind to beat hosts Rangers at Ibrox. Kane scored twice in the second half to secure an excellent comeback victory over the Europa League finalists from last season. Kane and his Spurs teammates trailed at the half-time interval to the strike from Croatian forward Antonio Colak. The new signing scored for the home team on 24 minutes, but his goal turned out to be mere consolation for the Scottish Premiership giants.

Kane has been in good form during pre-season this summer with three goals in his first two friendly games. The England international took his pre-season friendly tally to four goals in three games with the Spurs equaliser five minutes into the second half off the assist from South Korean star Son Heung-Min. Kane made it five pre-season friendly goals in three matches with the second Tottenham Hotspur goal six minutes later. His second goal turned out to be the winner at the expense of Rangers. Son and Kane have a very good understanding in the Tottenham Hotspur attackas witnessed in the Premier League over the years. The attacking duo combined for the two Tottenham Hotspur goals on the way to an away victory over Rangers.

WILSON: VILLA TO BEAT UNITED, OTHERS

July 14, 2022 by ClownTown

Aston Villa are set to beat fellow Premier League sides Manchester United and Liverpool to the signing of highly rated Rangers striker Rory Wilson after an agreement for his transfer was reached. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted a few days ago that Villa and Rangers have full agreement for the transfer of the young attacker to Villa Park. It was revealed that Aston Villa will pay a transfer fee of £350,000 plus add-ons for the 16-year-old attacker that could reach the £1m mark based on Premier League appearances. The Italian journalist also said personal terms was agreed this month and it’s a done deal. Paperwork for the transfer would be signed on July 1.

Young Scottish striker Wilson was attracting interest from Premier League teams before Aston Villa won the race to sign him from Rangers at the expense of other interested teams such as Liverpool and Manchester United. He’s one shy of 50 goals at club level. Also, he has eight goals in 11 games for the Scotland u-17 team.

TWO MAN CITY STARS TOLD THEY CAN LEAVE THE CLUB THIS SUMMER

June 17, 2022 by ClownTown

With just nine days to go until the opening of the summer transfer window, a new update has emerged concerning Manchester City’s stance on two of their first-team defensive options. While Manchester City may have once again seen success in the Premier League last season, winning their fourth title in the last five campaigns, the club are certainly not expected to stand still in the transfer market.

Etihad Stadium officials have already secured the double signing of Julian Alvarez from River Plate and Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, and are expected to refresh other areas of Pep Guardiola’s squad in the coming weeks. One such area is in the defensive department, and new information this week has highlighted the club’s stance on two names that played an important role during different stages of the last season.

Mbappé snubbed Real Madrid – What next for the La Liga Champions?

June 14, 2022 by Rednose

Real Madrid have been left red-faced after the latest turn of events. Against all odds, Kylian Mbappe opted to stay at PSG, despite a reported verbal agreement to join the La Liga champions. For sites that offer soccer betting in Spain, odds were already locked on for the Frenchman to complete a sensational move. However, it all followed a different script.

At the dying minute, Mbappe made a U-turn on his childhood dream and decided to stick around in Paris. The 23-year-old signed a three-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2025. It leaves Real Madrid with major disappointment, given that they had channeled all their resources towards signing Mbappe.

LEEDS LOSINGLEAGUE RUN HALTED

June 2, 2022 by ClownTown

Dutch defender Pascal Struijkscored a late goal to secure a point for Leeds United at home to Brighton and Hove Albion thus aiding their bid to secure Premier League safety at the end of this season. Struijk scored a late header to ensured that hosts Leeds United and Brighton shared the spoils via a 1-1 draw. With the draw, Leeds United were able to halt a run of three successive Premier League defeats.

Leeds United were on a good run of five Premier League games without defeat before a three-game losing run began with the 4-0 loss at the hands of visitors Manchester City. Dutchman Nathan Ake was one of the goalscorers for the Premier League holders. The losing run was extended to two games with the 2-1 defeat at Arsenal with ten men after stand-in skipper and former Gunners player Luke Ayling was sent off shortly after Eddie Nketiah completed his brace for the North Londoners. Former England junior international Nketiah scored twice for hosts Arsenal in the first half before Spanish defender Diego Llorente pulled one back forthe Whites in the second half to make it a nervous end to the game for the Gunners.

MARCUS THURAM BEING EYED BY TOTTENHAM, ARSENAL, AND CHELSEA

May 7, 2022May 6, 2022 by ClownTown

Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are likely to be alerted to the prospect of signing Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marcus Thuram this summer at a bargain fee. The three clubs have all held an interest in the Frenchman at some stage in recent transfer windows, and with his contract running down, he may finally be permitted to move on in the coming months.

As per The Athletic, as Thuram is approaching the final 12 months of his contract, the Bundesliga outfit will try to sell him in the next window for a fee of £10-15 million, rather than lose him on a free transfer in 2023.

NEWCASTLE UNITED SET TO MAP OUT TRANSFER PLAN

April 14, 2022 by ClownTown

Newcastle United need a couple of wins to secure their Premier League status with Wolves visiting St James’ Park next. The Geordies will get more cash to spend on the spine of Eddie Howe’s team in the summer, and will refocus after a defensive setback

Chief Executive Officer of PCP Capital Partners Amanda Staveley walks down the steps of the plane as they touch down in Jeddah with Newcastle United Head Coach Eddie Howe following behind on January 23, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

WHY UNITED SHOULD INSIST ON AJAX BOSS TEN HAAG

March 29, 2022 by ClownTown

Manchester United’s last 16 Champions League exit dominated headlines on Tuesday night. However elsewhere, Ajax also suffered a surprise exit from the competition at the hands of Benfica.

The Dutch champions were favourites to progress into the quarter-finals after securing a 2-2 draw in the first-leg away in Benfica. They were the better side in that game and had the better of the action for much of the second-leg back in Amsterdam. However, a Darwin Nunez strike late into the second half sent the visitors into the next round.

Will PUMA Make More In-Roads With Premier League

March 11, 2022 by Rednose

PUMA and soccer have gone hand in (goalie) glove for decades. Go to any amateur match, and you’ll see plenty players sporting their KING range. Originally released in 1970, and given instant icon status by Pelé wearing them in that year’s FIFA World Cup Finals in Mexico, the KING has adorned the feet of arguably the top three to ever play the game – the aforementioned Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff.

As a global brand, PUMA have footholds in many leagues. They pulled a massive coup in signing Brazil and Paris St Germain star Neymar Jr to wear his own signature KING Platinum. Would it make sense for them to target the English Premier League for new ambassadors?