CHELSEA EQUAL UNWANTED PREMIER LEAGUE RECORD

October 28, 2022 by ClownTown

Chelsea have matched an unwanted record after they were beaten again away from the Premier League this season. The Blues were on the receiving end of a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Southampton despite taking the lead. To this effect, they have now lost at least two of their opening five games for the second time in the Premier League era. They lost three of their opening five games during the 2015/16 season under manager Jose Mourinho as they failed to successfully defend their league title from the previous season.

New signing Raheem Sterling was the star of the show during the Leicester City game at the weekend after he scored a brace to lead 10-man Chelsea to a 2-1 home win in the league. He made it three goals in two games with the opening goal against Southampton midway through the first half. However, the hosts were level within five minutes thanks to the stunning strike from young midfielder Romeo Lavia who was signed from Manchester City this summer.

EVERTON IN TALKS TO SIGN MAN UNITED MIDFIELDER JAMES GARNER

October 18, 2022 by ClownTown

According to The Athletic, Premier League club, Everton are in negotiations with Manchester United for young midfielder James Garner. The 21-year-old came through the ranks at Manchester United before making his first team bow under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, Garner made just a handful of first-team appearances and was largely consigned to the reserve side.

Garner spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Championship side Nottingham Forest, playing a key role in their promotion to the Premier League. A return to Carrington this summer was much anticipated, but it could prove to be a short-lived one for the young Manchester United midfielder. Erik ten Hag does not appear to have the 21-year-old in his plans for the 2021/22 season. This will prove to be a hindrance to the youngster’s development, and an exit could beckon. There is no shortage of clubs interested, with several teams keeping tabs on the situation.

EVERTON IN TALKS TO SIGN MAN UNITED MIDFIELDER JAMES GARNER

October 10, 2022 by ClownTown

TOTTENHAM SET TO OPEN TALKS FOR RUSLAN MALINOVSKYI-SERGIO REGUILON SWAP

September 14, 2022 by ClownTown

According to Tutto Mercato Web, Tottenham are considering swapping Sergio Reguilon with Atalanta for attacking midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi. A deal could suit all parties concerned, with the Serie A side keen on the Spurs left-back. Tottenham could still make a move or two before the transfer deadline, as Antonio Conte is keen on adding options that strengthen the squad. The manager could look for opportunistic signings that could add quality depth.

While Spurs have strengthened significantly during the window, Conte has been looking for an attacking midfielder to complete his squad. With not much time left in the transfer window, the Lilywhites are in need of upping the ante in their search for a player. The Italian manager wanted to bring Nicolo Zaniolo in this window, but AS Roma’s demands have made it difficult for Tottenham to spend huge sums. They even attempted to get him on loan, but no move materialised. Hence, Tottenham are considering Ruslan Malinovskyi as an alternative, with the Ukrainian in the last year of his contract.

CHELSEA EYEING MOVE FOR £70m DEFENDER

August 11, 2022 by ClownTown

West London side Chelsea are eyeing a move for Leicester City star Wesley Fofana in this summer’s transfer windowas the search for a defender continues. The interest of Chelsea in Fofana was confirmed by Sky Sports News.

Chelsea were in the market for at least two defenders this summer on the back of the free transfer exits of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen. German international Rudiger left Chelsea at the end of his contract last month and he has signed for European champions Real Madrid on a free transfer. On his part, Danish international Christensen hassigned for Barcelona on a free transfer.

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.

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.