Best odds: 11/10
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West Ham United are set to welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the London Stadium in what should be a very interesting contest on Sunday evening, as a part of the third round of this season s Premier League roller coaster.
West Ham
Having successfully avoided relegation last time around by finishing 16th and five points above the red zone, the Hammers are yet to earn a single point this term. In the opening two rounds, they suffered defeats at the hands of Newcastle United at home by 0-2 and away to Arsenal, 2-1. They did, however, manage to pass through the two rounds of the Carabao Cup they ve played so far, dispatching the likes of Charlton Athletic (3-0) and Hull City (5-1).
Nonetheless, manager David Moyes is currently on…
As reported by Sky in Italy, Hertha Berlin have just had an offer for Krzysztof Piatek rejected by AC Milan.
The Poland international was dubbed the new Lewandowski during his days with Genoa, for which he scored 19 times in 21 games in the first half of the 2018/19 season. His form hasn t been nearly as good since he joined the Rossoneri in January 2019. This season, the striker only found the opposition net five times in 20 appearances. Milan recently re-signed Zlatan Ibrahimovic to help their cause, and apart from the experienced Swede, the likes of Raphael Leao and Ante Rebic both seem to be ahead of Piatek in the pecking order as well.
The 24-year-old has been linked heavily with Tottenham Hotpur who are looking for a player to provide cover for the injured Harry K…
Best Odds: 4/6
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Looking to make another MLS statement in the early hours of Wednesday, a high-flying Columbus will travel to Florida when they meet Inter Miami.
Inter Miami
Starting with the hosts, while Inter Miami might have appointed the experienced Gerardo Martino as their new Head Coach over the weekend, the former Mexico boss knows that he faces a huge challenge in Florida. With the Herons coming under a huge amount of scrutiny this season, they find themselves sat rock-bottom of the Eastern Conference table and in the midst of what has quickly become a major MLS nightmare. Needing a minor miracle in their bid to claim a play-off ticket in 2023, Miami have mustered just one win from any of their previous seven domestic showdowns a run that stems…
What the papers say
Manchester United are the latest club to chase Spain midfielder Dani Olmo, 25, according to the Daily Mail. Real Madrid, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham are also tracking the RB Leipzig player, who has a £52million release clause.
Newcastle took the chance to watch Brazil players against England last week. The Newcastle Chronicle reports Barcelona winger Raphinha and Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, also 27, are potential targets.
Crystal Palace face competition to sign Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, 19. The Evening Standard reports Atletico Madrid are also keen on the Spain Under-21 international.
Chelsea are planning the club’s long-term future off the pitch. The Daily Mail says Todd Boehly will be replaced as chairman in …
Bebe has welcomed reports linking him with a move to Benfica as he looks to finally leave Manchester United.
The 23-year-old moved to Manchester United in an eyebrow-raising £7.5million move from Vitoria de Guimaraes in 2010.
Then manager Alex Ferguson admitted he had never seen the forward play, and went on to deploy Bebe just seven times in his debut campaign.
Bebe endured unsuccessful loan stints with Besiktas and Rio Ave, but turned in a number of fine performances for Pacos Ferreira last term, scoring 14 goals in all competitions as Pacos just maintained their Primeira Liga status.
After a string of eye-catching performances and spectacular goals, some calls were fielded for Bebe to be included in Portugal s FIFA World Cup squad, though he was overl…
Goalkeeper Ben Foster has agreed a new long-term contract with West Brom.
The 31-year-old has spent the last three seasons at The Hawthorns and proved a popular signing after joining from local rivals Birmingham City.
Foster has put pen to paper on an initial four-year deal with his contract including an extension for another year should Albion wish to keep him for a further 12 months.
And the England international is delighted at the prospect of potentially finishing his career at the club.
When I signed here permanently, I said this is the sort of club I could see myself finishing my career at, he told West Brom s official website.
And that s exactly how I felt when the club said they wanted to negotiate a new contract.
It was somet…
Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has confirmed that Ricardo Carvalho s contract has not been renewed and the veteran defender is now a free agent.
Carvalho made 43 appearances for Monaco last season, helping the club achieve a third-place finish in Ligue 1 before playing in three of Portugal s games during their triumphant Euro 2016 campaign.
The principality club signed Carvalho after his Real Madrid contract expired in 2013, and the former Chelsea defender made 95 league appearances in Ligue 1, playing all but one game as they finished second in 2013-14.
But Vasilyev confirmed Carvalho was surplus to Leonardo Jardim s squad, telling a news conference: We discussed it and we have decided not to renew his contract. But I d like to take this opportunity to t…
Josh McEachran is the latest Chelsea youngster to join Vitesse after a season-long loan to the Eredivisie side was sealed on Monday.
The 21-year-old midfielder follows in the footsteps of Wallace and Bertrand Traore to the GelreDome as Peter Bosz looks to build on last season s sixth-place finish.
A glut of players have made the same move in recent seasons including Christian Atsu and Patrick van Aanholt, who are set to play in the Premier League for Everton and Sunderland respectively this term.
Technical director Mo Allach is convinced McEachran has the qualities to succeed in the Eredivisie having monitored his progress closely.
Josh is a talented player who qualifies for the position of controlling midfielder, Vitesse technical director Mo Allach …
Kevin De Bruyne believes Manchester City will try everything to sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal if the forward is their top target before the transfer window closes.
City have been linked with the Chile international throughout the window, with his contract at the Emirates Stadium due to expire at the end of the season.
Pep Guardiola s side have reportedly had a £50million offer rejected, but could come back with a fresh bid amid speculation Arsenal want winger Raheem Sterling to be part of the deal.
De Bruyne is a fan of Sanchez s ability and feels he would be a positive addition to cap what he believes has been an ideal transfer campaign for City.
He s a very good player obviously but I don t know what s happening about the other transfers, De Bruyn…
Mario Gotze remains part of Germany s plans for the 2018 World Cup despite being left out of their latest squad, confirmed coach Joachim Low.
Gotze scored the winning goal in the 2014 World Cup final but, since then, the Borussia Dortmund midfielder has had his career seriously disrupted by injury and illness.
The 25-year-old is back in Bundesliga action with Dortmund and Low is keeping a close eye on Gotze s performances ahead of next year s tournament in Russia.
I m very satisfied with his development, Low told Bild. I had contact with him. He feels good and is taking steps forward.
Mario always was a valuable player for us. So I would be happy if he gets back to his old shape and maintains it. Mario is an exceptional player with special qualities. …