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15 hours ago
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Tottenham offered £60m player to beat Arsenal to Eberechi Eze transfer
Tottenham offered Richarlison to Crystal Palace as part of their bid to sign Eberechi Eze ahead of Arsenal, according to reports. Arsenal have now won the race to sign Eze from Palace after agreeing a deal worth £60 million plus £7.5m in add-ons. The 27-year-old will now play his final game for Palace in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at home to Norwegian side Fredrikstad on Thursday evening before he undergoes a medical with Mikel Arteta's side on Friday. Spurs had also held extensive talks with Palace this summer having missed out on a move to sign Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest. According to the Daily Mail, Spurs had initially attempted to agree a deal worth £55m plus add-ons for Eze before accepting Palace's demands. The report claims that Richarlison, a £60m signing from Everton three years ago, was even offered by Spurs in an attempt to help negotiations with Palace. Spurs are now said to be 'dismayed' by how events have unfolded but believe they could not have done any more to sign Eze ahead of Arsenal. Eze had also agreed terms with Spurs but the England international has been holding out for Arsenal to make their move, which came after Arteta's side were hit by Kai Havertz's knee injury. Sky Sports is going full throttle this Premier League season, airing a record-breaking 215 live matches - that's nearly double the usual dose of drama, goals, and post-match meltdowns. From Friday night clashes to Super Sundays and even all ten final-day fixtures, Sky's new deal means fans won't miss a single nutmeg or last-minute screamer. Whether you're team Sky Q, Sky Glass, or prefer streaming via NOW, you're covered. And with pundits like Jamie Carragher probably already rehearsing their 'I told you so' lines, expect top-tier commentary alongside top-tier football. As Pep might say, 'More games, more problems - for the other teams.' Check out the latest deals from Sky here, starting from £15 a month. Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more . Speaking on Wednesday, Palace manager Oliver Glasner insisted he had no concerns over selecting Eze and Marc Guehi, who is wanted by Liverpool, for their Conference League play-off. More Trending 'I think it's also the right of a club and the duty of a player to give 100 per cent as long as he's under contract,' Glasner said. 'On the other side, I know this is the theory. I think many of you were surprised that Marc and Ebs started and played almost the whole game [against Chelsea]. Most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow because of all the rumours, but again they are committed to the team. 'They have a contract here. They played a crucial part that we could be so successful and they will play a crucial part as long as they are here. When one of the players will leave, which I don't know at the moment, they want to leave as the players who always give 100 per cent for Crystal Palace. 'I think the pair of them are great lads and they're so committed and so professional. I'm sure they'll keep staying committed throughout and they're always here to help the team and they're part of us at the minute, so we'll keep enjoying it.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Chelsea legend hits out at Arsenal over Eberechi Eze transfer hijack MORE: Liverpool, Arsenal or Man City? Hasselbaink names his favourite for Premier League title MORE: 'Obvious choice' – Chelsea urged to hijack Liverpool move for £35m transfer target
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16 hours ago
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Chelsea legend hits out at Arsenal over Eberechi Eze transfer hijack
Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf has questioned Arsenal's decision to hijack Tottenham's move for Eberechi Eze. As late as Tuesday afternoon, Spurs appeared to be in the driving seat for the forward, with talks progressing over a deal for the 27-year-old. However, the Gunners have stolen a march on their north London rivals, with reports suggesting the England international is now on the cusp of joining Mikel Arteta's side. Arsenal's interest has accelerated after Kai Havertz suffered an injury setback, although sources insist it is still too early to give a prognosis on the Germany international. Havertz came on in the second half of Sunday's victory over Manchester United and completed the game but was absent from Arsenal's open training at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. Leboeuf, however, fears Arteta is liable to create a problem for himself by adding another creative player to his ranks and suggested the move to sign Eze is motivated by a desire to embarrass Spurs. 'When you have somebody like Eze do you go for it at £68m when you already have Martinelli, Trossard, Madueke who can play on the left? He said on ESPN FC. 'I don't know why you also really need him. It's a big amount of money just to upset your biggest enemies. 'I'm not saying or judging Eze, and not saying he's not bigger or stronger or better than the others. I don't think Arsenal need that kind of player to win the title. Sky Sports is going full throttle this Premier League season, airing a record-breaking 215 live matches - that's nearly double the usual dose of drama, goals, and post-match meltdowns. From Friday night clashes to Super Sundays and even all ten final-day fixtures, Sky's new deal means fans won't miss a single nutmeg or last-minute screamer. Whether you're team Sky Q, Sky Glass, or prefer streaming via NOW, you're covered. And with pundits like Jamie Carragher probably already rehearsing their 'I told you so' lines, expect top-tier commentary alongside top-tier football. As Pep might say, 'More games, more problems - for the other teams.' Check out the latest deals from Sky here, starting from £15 a month. Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more . 'They already have players for that. They have three players on that side and I really think this is nothing to do with Havertz's injury. 'He doesn't play on the left and I think the only room left for Eze is the left side unless Gyokeres is not good enough, unless Saka gets injured, unless the three players in midfield get injured, Eze can only play on the left side. 'For me £68m for Eze, I'm not sure you need it. Don't forget you need to find the balance of the locker room, if you bring Eze what do you do with Martinelli, Trossard or Madueke who you just bought? 'People can't play because that guy has come. You have to take care of everything. It's not just about adding numbers for the sake of it. Even if the last one is better and more talented than the others. You have to keep other things in perspective. More Trending 'I'm not sure Eze can be the X-Factor for Arsenal to win the Premier League. He could but he could also create trouble.' Eze, whose £68million release clause expired on Friday, played 84 minutes of the weekend draw at Chelsea and trained on Wednesday ahead of Palace's Conference League play-off at home to Fredrikstad, with head coach Oliver Glasner insisting he and captain Marc Guehi, a target for Liverpool, would start the European tie. 'Before Chelsea I think many of you were surprised that Marc and Ebs started and played almost the whole game,' he said. 'Most of you will be surprised that they will start again tomorrow because of all the rumours. But again, they are committed.' MORE: Liverpool, Arsenal or Man City? Hasselbaink names his favourite for Premier League title MORE: 'Obvious choice' – Chelsea urged to hijack Liverpool move for £35m transfer target MORE: Chelsea line up future move for Brighton star as transfer deal is agreed
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a day ago
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Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City? Hasselbaink names his favourite for Premier League
Chelsea hero Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has picked out Manchester City as his favourites for the Premier League title this season. City's sustained period of dominance came crashing to a halt last term as Liverpool stormed to the top-flight title for an 18th time in Arne Slot's debut year in English football. Having hoisted the trophy aloft in each of the previous four seasons, Pep Guardiola's City eventually had to settle for third place – with 13 points separating them from the eventual champions. But City supporters were able to take some encouragement from their resurgence across a strong end to the campaign, which ensured another year of Champions League football. Etihad bosses have made sure to invest heavily across a free-spending summer transfer window to give Guardiola's men the best possible chance of knocking Liverpool off their perch again this season. The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish have made way in recent months, but Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and James Trafford have all been recruited – for a combined fee of around £108million – to bolster a new-look City squad. And after a promising pre-season, the eight-time Premier League champions got the new campaign off to a blistering start, putting four goals past Wolves to clinch top spot ahead of their clash with Tottenham. Sky Sports is going full throttle this Premier League season, airing a record-breaking 215 live matches - that's nearly double the usual dose of drama, goals, and post-match meltdowns. From Friday night clashes to Super Sundays and even all ten final-day fixtures, Sky's new deal means fans won't miss a single nutmeg or last-minute screamer. Whether you're team Sky Q, Sky Glass, or prefer streaming via NOW, you're covered. And with pundits like Jamie Carragher probably already rehearsing their 'I told you so' lines, expect top-tier commentary alongside top-tier football. As Pep might say, 'More games, more problems - for the other teams.' Check out the latest deals from Sky here, starting from £15 a month. Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more . Reijnders, in particular, shone on debut, doubling City's lead before assisting Erling Haaland at Molineux – and Hasselbaink was mightily impressed with what he saw from his fellow Dutchman. 'He's not going to get as many assists as De Bruyne,' Hasselbaink told Sky Sports News of Reijnders' eye-catching start for City. 'He's going to be more available and I think he's going to score more goals than De Bruyne. But assists-wise, I don't think that there are going to be as many. 'But the boy can play and they have found a diamond there.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The former Chelsea and Netherlands striker has seen enough to believe that City are 'the team to beat' again after their disappointing season last term. 'Manchester City is my favourite for the year to win the title,' Hasselbaink added. 'Everyone is talking about Liverpool and I do think it's going to be very close, but Manchester City, for me, is the team to beat.' During an interview with HaytersTV, Hasselbaink's former Chelsea team-mate Joe Cole backed Liverpool to successfully defend their title having won 'at a canter' last season. Cole also revealed his doubts surrounding Arsenal's marquee summer signing Viktor Gyokeres, who he feels is yet to prove himself despite his extraordinary goalscoring exploits at Sporting. 'I make them [Liverpool] favourites [for the title]. They've strengthened and they won it at a canter last season,' Cole told Hayters TV. 'I think this might be [Mikel] Arteta's best chance that he's had. He's got a centre-forward in, but there's still a question mark there. 'It's not like you're bringing in a player like… if Arsenal would've gone and signed Osimhen, who I've seen do it in Italy and in Turkey… 'This kid [Gyokeres], there is still a question mark. I think he's going to be alright, I think he'll score goals, but I just think Liverpool are the best side at the moment. 'The best chance the other teams have is if Liverpool have a slow start because there's a lot of change, but by the end of the season I expect them to be motoring.' Are Man City the favourites for the title? For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: 'Obvious choice' – Chelsea urged to hijack Liverpool move for £35m transfer target MORE: Chelsea line up future move for Brighton star as transfer deal is agreed MORE: Newcastle star 'likes' post slamming Alexander Isak as Liverpool plot second transfer bid
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a day ago
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Newcastle star 'likes' post slamming Alexander Isak as Liverpool plot second bid
Alexander Isak has made it clear he wishes to leave Newcastle for Liverpool (Picture: Getty) Newcastle star Joelinton has made his stance clear on Alexander Isak's conduct after 'liking' a social media post criticising the 'destructive path' the forward has taken this summer. Isak informed Newcastle's hierarchy of his desire to seek opportunities elsewhere last month and the situation has turned increasingly bitter in the proceeding days and weeks. Liverpool have emerged as Isak's priority for the new campaign and the 25-year-old – the Magpies' top scorer with 27 goals last term – has been training alone after opting out of Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia. An impassioned post from Isak on Tuesday evening accused Newcastle of 'breaking promises' and holding him to ransom with just a fortnight remaining of the transfer window. The Toon responded with an explosive statement of their own, refuting Isak's claims while also stressing that they would be prepared to stand in the way of the Swede's potential exit at St James' Park. It remains to be seen if Liverpool will return with a follow-up bid for Isak having seen an initial offer of £110million – plus add-ons – rejected out of hand by their Premier League rivals.. The latest reports suggest the English champions would be willing to break the British transfer record for a second time this summer by lodging a £130m bid for Isak before the September 1 deadline. The Sweden striker has accused Newcastle of 'broken promises' (Picture: Getty) Liverpool are reportedly considering a second bid for Isak (Picture: Getty) How to watch 215 Premier League matches this season (Picture: Metro/Sky Sports) Sky Sports is going full throttle this Premier League season, airing a record-breaking 215 live matches - that's nearly double the usual dose of drama, goals, and post-match meltdowns. From Friday night clashes to Super Sundays and even all ten final-day fixtures, Sky's new deal means fans won't miss a single nutmeg or last-minute screamer. Whether you're team Sky Q, Sky Glass, or prefer streaming via NOW, you're covered. And with pundits like Jamie Carragher probably already rehearsing their 'I told you so' lines, expect top-tier commentary alongside top-tier football. As Pep might say, 'More games, more problems - for the other teams.' Check out the latest deals from Sky here, starting from £15 a month. Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more. However, it's understood Newcastle are refusing to waver from their £150m asking price and would only consider selling if they are confident they can bring in a viable replacement. Yoane Wissa remains Newcastle's top target up front, but Brentford turned down their initial proposal for the attacker and are believed to be holding out for a fee in excess of £50m. It's fair to say Isak's conduct has left many Newcastle fans furious, with loud chants of, 'There's only one greedy b******', heard in the away end at Villa Park last weekend. And it seems Isak's behaviour has begun to seriously frustrate and anger members of the Newcastle dressing room – that's if Joelinton's social media antics are anything to go by. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page With the situation threatening to descend into a farce, several eagle-eyed Newcastle fans spotted that Joelinton had 'liked' an Instagram post from fan page, Wor Flags, condemning Isak's actions in recent weeks. 'Idolised and adored. No promises broken by the fans that make this club,' the post read. 'We deserve better than the destructive path you've chosen. 'Newcastle United will never be defeated.' Joelinton 'liked' a post hitting out at Isak's 'destructive' behaviour (Picture: Instagram/@worflags) Despite Isak's hardline position, Eddie Howe has repeatedly stressed that he would be prepared to welcome the attacker back into the fold as soon as he is ready to rejoin his team-mates. 'Nothing has changed. The door is well and truly open,' the Newcastle head coach said. 'He has to decide what he wants to do. We would like a resolution. We need that clarity. You don't need any kind of distraction. 'I am not in control of that. There is one person who can control that. Let's wait and see. I have made my stance clear. I am concentrating on the team.' Howe is ready to reintegrate Isak back into the squad (Picture: Getty) Asked about the chants directed at Isak from Newcastle fans, Howe replied: 'The supporters acted really well today. 'If afterwards, they want to say something, they are free to do that.' Speaking after Newcastle's goalless draw with Aston Villa, Anthony Gordon admitted the uncertainty surrounding Isak's future had contributed to a 'difficult' start to the season. More Trending 'It has been difficult because we're a tight-knit group,' the Newcastle winger said. 'But you see today, we've still got that spirit and togetherness. 'That will never go, regardless of individuals. We're still together. Things like this can make you better in the end.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. 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a day ago
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Shearer tells Isak to take drastic action amid Liverpool transfer 'mess'
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has advised Alexander Isak to sack his agent 'on the spot' over the 'f***ing mess' he has made of this summer's ongoing transfer saga. Isak and his camp have made no secret of the fact the striker wishes to leave Newcastle for pastures new after three years in the north east, with Premier League champions Liverpool their priority. But the situation has rapidly turned sour after Newcastle rejected Liverpool's opening bid of £110million for Isak, with the Sweden international accusing the Magpies of 'breaking promises' and betraying his trust. Later on Tuesday evening, Newcastle responded with a statement of their own, refuting claims that Isak had been given assurances that he would be allowed to leave for a direct rival. While Isak opted out of Newcastle's pre-season tour and played no part in the season's opening match against Aston Villa, Eddie Howe has made it clear that the attacker would be welcomed back into the fold when he is ready to rejoin his team-mates. The latest reports suggest Liverpool would be willing to stretch to £130m to lure Isak to Anfield, but it's understood the Toon bosses are sticking to their £150m asking price for the wantaway forward. 'I mean, oh my God, what a f***ing mess his agent has made of this, honestly,' ex-Newcastle and England striker Shearer – the Premier League's all-time record goalscorer – told Betfair. Sky Sports is going full throttle this Premier League season, airing a record-breaking 215 live matches - that's nearly double the usual dose of drama, goals, and post-match meltdowns. From Friday night clashes to Super Sundays and even all ten final-day fixtures, Sky's new deal means fans won't miss a single nutmeg or last-minute screamer. Whether you're team Sky Q, Sky Glass, or prefer streaming via NOW, you're covered. And with pundits like Jamie Carragher probably already rehearsing their 'I told you so' lines, expect top-tier commentary alongside top-tier football. As Pep might say, 'More games, more problems - for the other teams.' Check out the latest deals from Sky here, starting from £15 a month. Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more . 'If I was him, I'd get his agent in a room and sack him on the spot immediately because he is meant to be giving him the advice to sign that six‑year deal and there's no get‑out clause. I mean, it's ridiculous. 'And to take anyone's word in football… it's nonsensical to say that someone said, 'Oh, I'll be able to get out at the end of the season.' Really? I mean, come on.' Shearer is adamant that Isak and his team have 'gone about it in the wrong way' and should have inserted a buyout clause in the Swede's contract when he signed a new deal at St James' Park in 2022. 'Alexander Isak is being given bad advice, this isn't the way to do things,' Shearer added. 'Newcastle have also released a statement saying that promises were not broken, or promises were never made. 'I've always said there are two sides to every story, but my feelings are exactly the same: he's gone about it in the wrong way. 'I get that he might want to join a huge football club in Liverpool. I understand that, and I understand that they're regularly going to be competing for trophies. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'But we also need to know, who promised him? What did they promise him? When did they promise him, if that is the case? Newcastle have totally denied that. 'I'd also ask the question, who's advising him? He signed his six‑year contract without a release clause in it. That is his doing, that is his agent's doing. 'Now, if they foresaw someone trying to get out early, then before they signed that they were in a really strong position. They should have had a get‑out clause in it. That would be my take on it. 'Everything sort of boils down to: I think he's being given bad advice and the way he's going about it is wrong, I really do.' According to Shearer, Isak's behaviour 'doesn't benefit anyone' involved and only makes for a 'very messy' and unwanted distraction which has overshadowed the start of Newcastle's season. 'I just think even releasing this statement last night has thrown flames onto the fire, which he didn't need to do,' he continued. 'I get that we needed to hear his side of the story and we've heard that now, and I'm not saying I don't believe him or I don't believe Newcastle, I'm just saying it's very, very messy for him and for the football club. It doesn't benefit anyone. 'I still don't think it's the right way of going about things to get out of a football club. There are ways and means of doing it. As far as I'm aware he still hasn't put in a written transfer request. Is there a reason for that? 'I don't know whether it's still the case that if you do that, you lose out financially because you don't get bonuses. Is that a thing that he perhaps should look at? I don't know. 'But whatever he's doing and saying, and whoever's advising him, for me, it's not the right way.' Loud chants of, 'There's only one greedy b******!', were heard amongst Newcastle's travelling support at Villa Park last weekend – and Shearer thinks fans have every right to be angry. He went on: 'I totally get it, and I totally understand it. There's a lot of anger, there's a lot of frustration, because we all come and go, fans come and go, players come and go, but the one constant that doesn't is the football club. That's far more important than anyone, any individual, any player has ever been and ever will be. 'It's their football club, it's their community, it's what they do, it's what they love, it's what they pay their money for, for their shirts. So, understandably, there's a lot of anger around, and I totally get that when someone says they don't want to play for their club. 'It would happen at any other football club, not just Newcastle. It's happened before and it'll happen again, and those fans would feel exactly the same. 'Now, I understand the frustration from the Liverpool fans' point of view, but they would feel exactly the same if a player was doing that. And it doesn't sit right with me, I don't like it. I don't like what Wissa's doing at Brentford, even if Newcastle were to sign him. 'It's not a good look on a player or an agent to not go out and train and not go out and play when you have a contract behind you. It's not a good look and it's not a good thing to do.' Newcastle's initial bid to to bring in a successor to Isak, namely Yoane Wissa, was rejected out of hand, with Brentford thought to be demanding a fee in the region of £50m for the DR Congo forward. And while talks are ongoing for Wissa, Shearer feels his former club would also need to bring in a replacement for Callum Wilson before the transfer deadline comes around on September 1. More Trending He added: 'My view is the same as it was three or four weeks ago. If Newcastle can get players in to replace him, and if Newcastle receive a bid they want to accept, then it may happen. 'If that doesn't happen, then he stays, and it becomes really messy. If Liverpool want him, then they put in an offer Newcastle will accept, and if Newcastle can get two players in, because that's what they need, one to replace Isak and one to replace Wilson, then fine. 'They've been trying to do that for the past four or five weeks and haven't been able to. Whether they can do that in the next 10 days is doubtful, but there's still time. 'I think we're just sat here guessing, but last night's statement hasn't done him any favours whatsoever in terms of trying to get Newcastle onside or forcing them into a decision, I think they'll just go the opposite way.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Arsenal plot move for £80m Chelsea transfer target after Kai Havertz injury MORE: Chelsea agree transfer deal to sell forgotten defender after just 12 months MORE: Rasmus Hojlund makes decision over transfer as Manchester United receive new approach
