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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Newly-promoted Sunderland target England goalkeeper, 32, in ambitious loan transfer
Sunderland have looked at more expensive options in Europe No Stone unturned Newly-promoted Sunderland target England goalkeeper, 32, in ambitious loan transfer SUNDERLAND are ready to move for Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone. The Black Cats want him so he can fight with their current No 1 Anthony Patterson for game time. 5 Sunderland want to sign Sam Johnstone Credit: Getty 5 They want him to compete with current No1 Anthony Patterson Credit: Getty 5 Johnstone is a four-time England international Credit: PA As we revealed, the newly-promoted Premier League club just hired keeper coach Neil Cutler. And he is a big fan of experienced, four-cap England man Johnstone, 32. Cutler worked with Johnstone at Aston Villa and Wolves and wants to reunite at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland have looked at expensive keepers in Europe but may look at a relative domestic bargain in Johnstone. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL BACK TO ROO IN THE STUDIO Wayne Rooney lands £800,000 deal to be Match of the Day pundit The move could happen as a loan because the star still has a contract at Wanderers for three years. Manchester United academy graduate Johnstone joined them in a £10million deal from Crystal Palace last summer. Johnstone played 10 times for the Molineux Stadium outfit last season, including seven times in the league. He failed to keep a single clean sheet in those matches, conceding 17 goals. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The FA Cup was more fruitful for him. He kept one clean sheet in three games as Wolves beat Bristol City and Blackburn before crashing out in round five on penalties to Bournemouth. Arsenal unveil Martin Zubimendi after he completes £51million transfer from Real Sociedad Johnstone was last involved for the Three Lions in March 2024. Although his last game was a 1-0 win over Australia in October 2023. 5 5 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Newly-promoted Sunderland target England goalkeeper, 32, in ambitious loan transfer
SUNDERLAND are ready to move for Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone. The Black Cats want him so he can fight with their current No 1 Advertisement 5 Sunderland want to sign Sam Johnstone Credit: Getty 5 They want him to compete with current No1 Anthony Patterson Credit: Getty 5 Johnstone is a four-time England international Credit: PA As we revealed, the newly-promoted Premier League club just hired keeper coach Neil Cutler. And he is a big fan of experienced, four-cap Cutler worked with Johnstone at Sunderland have looked at expensive keepers in Europe but may look at a relative domestic bargain in Johnstone. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The move could happen as a loan because the star still has a contract at Wanderers for three years. summer . Johnstone played 10 times for the Molineux Stadium outfit last season, including seven times in the league. He failed to keep a single clean sheet in those matches, conceding 17 goals. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The FA Cup was more fruitful for him. He kept one clean sheet in three games as Wolves beat Bristol City and Blackburn before crashing out in round five on penalties to Bournemouth. Arsenal unveil Martin Zubimendi after he completes £51million transfer from Real Sociedad Johnstone was last involved for the Three Lions in March 2024. Advertisement Although his last game was a 1-0 win over 5 5 Advertisement
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Newly-promoted Sunderland target England goalkeeper, 32, in ambitious loan transfer
SUNDERLAND are ready to move for Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone. The Black Cats want him so he can fight with their current No 1 Anthony Patterson for game time. 5 5 As we revealed, the newly-promoted Premier League club just hired keeper coach Neil Cutler. And he is a big fan of experienced, four-cap England man Johnstone, 32. Cutler worked with Johnstone at Aston Villa and Wolves and wants to reunite at the Stadium of Light. Sunderland have looked at expensive keepers in Europe but may look at a relative domestic bargain in Johnstone. The move could happen as a loan because the star still has a contract at Wanderers for three years. Manchester United academy graduate Johnstone joined them in a £10million deal from Crystal Palace last summer. Johnstone played 10 times for the Molineux Stadium outfit last season, including seven times in the league. He failed to keep a single clean sheet in those matches, conceding 17 goals. The FA Cup was more fruitful for him. He kept one clean sheet in three games as Wolves beat Bristol City and Blackburn before crashing out in round five on penalties to Bournemouth. Johnstone was last involved for the Three Lions in March 2024. Although his last game was a 1-0 win over Australia in October 2023. 5
BBC News
19-05-2025
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- BBC News
Pereira on team news, Palace, and contracts of players
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Premier League game at Crystal Palace (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On team news: "Only issue is Tommy Doyle with a small problem, and Sam [Johnstone] to clean the injury that he had before. But they are not serious injuries, just small things that they want to clean."Pereira admitted he does not have any information regarding Matheus Cunha's future but said the forward "is committed, he is my player and is working with happiness".On his manager of the year nomination: "A bit surprised because I came into the league in the middle of the season, but proud of my players, my staff, the club and the supporters because this is team work. It's not just me who has achieved this,. It is something special, for sure, and I am very proud." Pereira stated that their goal after he arrived was to "transform their situation" into something better, and that was their "title". Survival was the goal, but for next season, the goal is to get better, "create a strong team with a strong base".On Nelson Semedo and Pablo Sarabia's future: "Nelson knows we want him in the team. Even Sarabia - I like his personality and quality. We tried to do our best, but at this moment, I don't have the answer. We must wait. Sometimes we are impatient, and we must respect the timing of the players and the club."On the travelling Wolves fans: "Thanks a lot for the support, because without them we cannot transform a very difficult season into looking towards the future." Pereira reiterated that he was ready for a break after a long season, starting with the work he had done in Saudi Arabia and subsequently taking over the Wolves job. However, the Portuguese manager stated that there will be important "meetings" during the summer as they have "work to do".On Crystal Palace: "I believe that the motivation of the supporters and the team will be at a high level. But to prepare a game, I look at my team on what we can do, try to be consistent - and next season to be more consistent, to play better football. This is the way to improve our level."Follow all of Monday's Premier League news conferences and the rest of the day's football news
The Sun
22-04-2025
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- The Sun
Leeds United fan ‘knocked out cold' as boozy celebrations backfire after promotion-clinching win
A LEEDS fans was knocked out cold celebrating promotion to the Premier League. Burnley's win over Sheffield United meant the Clarets and Leeds have returned to the top flight. 2 2 Daniel Farke's side have led the way for the majority of the season and will now battle Burnley for the title. Supporters were on cloud nine as Leeds thrashed Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road to all but book their place back in the Prem. But one fan was knocked unconscious after hitting his head on the concourse floor. The incident occurred by accident as the supporter tried to celebrate with a fan who had slide across the floor on his belly. That fan ended up on top of the individual who was knocked unconscious and quickly got up as other fans continued singing. Leeds fans have plenty to celebrate after bouncing back from a play-off final defeat last season to win promotion. They could even become centurions if they beat Bristol City and Plymouth Argyle in their remaining matches. sign Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. Four-cap England ace Johnstone, 32, has lost his place at Wolves under boss Vitor Pereira. The keeper has not played since December when Wolves lost 2-1 to Ipswich Town.
