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A source has reportedly shared some insight on the potential takeover of Newcastle United involving an expert in the Middle East.

As per the Daily Mail, Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked Middle East expert and Downing Street strategist Lord Eddie Lister back in September if there was any news on the proposed deal between Mike Ashley and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) group, to which he replied that a call was being set up and that the deal would hopefully be signed that week.

Mr Johnson then responded ‘brilliant’ when receiving the news in what is some very interesting insight into what may have been for the St. James’ Park faithful.

What might have been for Newcastle

The exchanges between Lord Lister and the PM suggests that the takeover deal was close, although the Premier League eventually decided to fail the bid.

Nonetheless, the KSA’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and their bottomless pits of money would seemingly bring more wealth to the North East if the takeover were eventually to go through, perhaps why Johnson was seemingly so gleeful at the prospect of a deal.

The pending arbitration case between the North East club and the top flight should give a much clearer indication over the direction in which the potential takeover is heading, and a positive result there could lead to its possible resurrection.

In other news, find out what big claim has been dropped on the potential takeover involving the EPL here!

A journalist has named two players at Manchester United who went to confront Ed Woodward in a revolt against the proposed European Super League (ESL).

As per a tweet from Leah Smith, who is a reporter for Stretty News and Caught Offside, both Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire ‘confronted Ed Woodward’ and were ‘heavily involved’ in a player revolt behind the scenes at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils have since officially withdrawn from the ESL, and Woodward will leave his post at the end of the year, although it is not clear whether the timing of this announcement is because of the ESL backlash.

Shaw and Maguire show leadership

Maguire, being the captain of the club, showed true leadership in deciding to confront Woodward, while Shaw’s big part in the revolt should also not go unnoticed.

They echoed the opinion of their fanbase in wanting to withdraw from the ESL and they all got their wish in the end.

With the proposed league now seemingly done and dusted, at least for MUFC, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team can now focus on the rest of the season, in which they still need to cement themselves in the top four of the Premier League and try to go on and win the UEFA Europa League as well, which would bring the Norwegian boss his first piece of major silverware while managing his former club.

A European trophy, Woodward out and a top four finish sounds like a pretty nice end to the season for the Old Trafford faithful.

In other news, find out what club update left United fans fuming here!

According to a report by West Ham United insiders Claret & Hugh, star midfielder Declan Rice is expected to re-join full training with the first team over the next few days and could be ready for match action by May 9 against Everton – coming as a big boost for manager David Moyes.

West Ham insider drops big injury boost

Rice has been sidelined since early April after picking up a knee injury but C&H now report that he is nearing his full return.

Indeed, it is said the 22-year-old has been progressing through rehabilitation in much quicker fashion than expected at Rush Green and has even been running on grass in the last few days.

C&H also believe there is a possibility he could be back to full training as early as today but not enough to see him play any part in West Ham’s next encounter away to Burnley.

However, there is a possibility of him returning to the starting line up for their following fixture at home to Everton with Moyes aiming to clinch an unprecedented Champions League berth.

Transfer Tavern take

Despite suffering a slight blow in that mission during their last match, losing 1-0 to European qualifying rivals Chelsea, the top four is still not out of reach for the Irons.

If West Ham are going to do the unthinkable, Moyes will be hoping for any kind of boost possible in the run up to the end of the 2020/2021 campaign.

One major uplift will be the return of Rice, and this news he has been progressing faster than expected and could be back for Everton comes as a huge boost.

A crucial player who defender Craig Dawson lauded as ‘quality’ and at an ‘unbelievable’ level (Twitter)- supporters will also be thankful when he has back partnering Tomas Soucek in midfield.

In other news: West Ham fans want this colossus signed, find out more here.

Speaking to the press (via football.london), West Ham United manager David Moyes has dropped another enticing injury update after refusing to rule out Michail Antonio for tonight’s clash against Burnley, with the Scotsman saying that Declan Rice is ‘ahead of schedule’. 

Rice has been out of action since before the international break after sustaining a knee injury, with West Ham since sweating to get him back to play a part in the end-of-season run.

David Moyes drops enticing injury update

Moyes has been forced to cope without the Englishman’s influence in midfield, with fellow first team regulars Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell also sidelined.

However, in a stroke of positive news, the Irons boss has now confirmed that Rice is ‘ahead of schedule’ and slowly getting back to full fitness as he dropped an enticing injury update.

“He is back training a little bit we are not sure exactly what level he is at,” Moyes explained.

“We have a few days before the game on Monday but he is making good progress and we are happy with what he is doing and I would say he is ahead of schedule. We are trying to keep pushing him on.”

Transfer Tavern take

Even though it is unclear exactly when he’ll return, news that Rice is making good progress comes as an encouraging piece of information for West Ham fans, and the revelation that he is ‘ahead of schedule’ is even better.

He has been arguably the club’s most crucial player this season, supported by the fact he has averaged more interceptions in midfield than any other Irons player and their fourth-highest WhoScored average match rating throughout the campaign.

Indeed, having Rice back for the run-in to the season could come as a big boost for Moyes, and Hammers supporters will surely be hoping that he continues his quick recovery.

In other news: Many West Ham fans flocked to this transfer claim, find out more here.

Manchester United have been handed a huge boost relating to the future of striker Edinson Cavani.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has suggested that the Uruguayan is “now open” to extending his stay in Manchester beyond the current season. The striker was set to depart at the end of the campaign, with a switch to Boca Juniors being mooted amidst his reported desire to leave Old Trafford after just one season.

However, with his now apparent change of heart, he is set to remain at the club – news which will surely be a huge boost to the Red Devils and their manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Since arriving at Old Trafford on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, Cavani has been an inspirational figure.

The striker, who is paid £210,000 per week at the club, has scored 12 goals and provided five assists in all competitions this season. Only the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford can boast more direct goal contributions for United than Cavani this season.

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He is in electric form at the moment having scored five goals and notched three assists in his last five appearances in all competitions – displays which saw him labelled as “brilliant” by Gary Lineker.

Of course, losing a player of such calibre would have been hugely damaging for the club. Cavani has been a key player as the Red Devils have all-but secured second in the Premier League table, whilst they also have one foot firmly in the Europa League final.

Indeed, should he have left, the club would likely have been forced into the transfer market to replace him.

However, with the 34-year-old now having seemingly decided on remaining in Manchester, there is no need for the Red Devils to invest in a new centre-forward; and should Cavani continue his great form into the 2021/22 season, Solskjaer will surely be delighted that the Uruguayan has seemingly opted to extend his stay in the Premier League.

AND in more news, find out which former hero the Red Devils must bring back…

Noel Whelan has dropped a big claim on the potential takeover of Newcastle United after HMRC ceased their investigations into the club.

The Lowdown: HMRC drop investigations

On Thursday, it was confirmed that HMRC are discontinuing their investigation into the taxes of the St. James’ Park faithful.

It now means that there is more clarity in the North East for any potential new owners who are looking to take over the Tyneside club, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) consortium.

The Latest: Takeover path may be cleared

Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan, who is now a pundit after a stellar footballing career playing for the likes of Leeds United and Coventry City, has claimed that the clarity may open the door for fresh takeover interest:

“Now that’s out of the way, it’s a massive plus for the football club.

“Also for any potential takeover and the buyers. It’s something that was hindering people from coming forward and wanting to buy the club. 

“It opens the door for people to come in and table bids, and that’s what I expect now there’s clarity in the football club. 

“The sooner someone takes over and Mike Ashley gets what he wants, the quicker they can start rebuilding.

“Newcastle deserves an owner who will look after it. Someone who will put money into it and take it back to the glory days. 

“The days of David Ginola, Philippe Albert and Tino Asprilla. The shackles need to come off.”

The Verdict: HMRC conclusion can only be a positive

The conclusion of the HMRC investigation can only be a positive for the Magpies, as it does offer a lot more clarity to any potential bidders.

The investigation may have been a worry before hand, given that the Toon could well have lost a lot of money from it if it ended up going against them.

However, given that it has all been cleared up, NUFC can now focus on trying to push through a takeover of the club.

Nonetheless, they still have an arbitration case against the Premier League based on the failed bid by the KSA group, which could give an indication over what twists and turns this saga will take next.

In other news, find out what transfer boost Newcastle have been gifted here!

Leeds United transfer target Boubakary Soumare would represent a major upgrade for Marcelo Bielsa amid reports linking him with a move to Elland Road this summer.

What’s the story?

Reports earlier this year suggested that the Whites were interested in signing the Lille midfielder and it now appears that the club face significant competition in the race to land him.

According to The Daily Mail, it’s fellow Premier League side Leicester who currently find themselves in pole position to sign the French starlet, and the Foxes have opened talks over a potential £21m deal for the 22-year-old.

The report adds that Everton and Leeds both had scouts watching Lille’s game against Lens on Friday, while Newcastle have also held a long interest in him.

Big upgrade for Bielsa

When you’ve got a number of Premier League sides after you, and have even been compared to Manchester United star Paul Pogba, you know you’re a very highly-rated talent.

It’s no surprise then that Lille president Gerard Lopez has previously waxed lyrical about the 22-year-old, saying: “He’s one of the very best at his job. He’s technical, with incredible physical power and wins a great deal of possession. He’s a modern No.6 or 8. We’ll see him in the France team very soon. He’s a clear vision of where he wants to go and he’s working very hard to get there.”

And, his teammate at Lille, former Swansea ace Renato Sanches, said: “He’s a great player. He’s so young and a great talent – a happy and humble guy. I don’t know when he’s going. It’s not my business. But he will be a good player in the future. Even better than now. He’s athletic. He’s fast. He’s strong. He has technique. He’s prepared for the Premier League.”

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When you look at his stats, you can see exactly why Bielsa is keen on signing him this summer.

As per Whoscored, his averages of 1.4 tackles and 1.2 interceptions per game in Ligue 1 this season is significantly better than what Mateusz Klich has produced, with the Polish ace’s interception numbers actually a quarter of what Soumare manages (0.3).

The young Frenchman also appears to be more accomplished with the ball at his feet too, boasting more passes per game and at a much higher accuracy, while he also averages more than double the amount of dribbles Klich makes per game too.

With Klich also soon to turn 31 next month, landing the 22-year-old Soumare just seems like a no-brainer for Bielsa and Leeds, both for the present and for the future.

Meanwhile, Radrizzani must avoid making an unforgivable mistake at Leeds United this summer…

Some Wolves fans have been left to buzz as a transfer update emerged on Vitinha.

As cited by Record, Fernando Gomes, who is an administrator at FC Porto, has confirmed that the attacking midfield player will not be returning to the club, and that he would be sold to the Wanderers on a permanent deal if they stayed up in the Premier League, which they have done.

At 21 years of age, Vitinha still has a lot of promise, and has been a bright spark at times in what has been a pretty dull season for Nuno Espirito Santo’s men.

The Portuguese ace has the highest pass success percentage (90.4%) out of any of his teammates to have played 10 or more games in the top flight so far this season, which is impressive considering the way he plays on the front foot. (Whoscored).

Nonetheless, with Nuno’s squad looking fairly thin, it would be a wise move to take Vitinha back next campaign, and fans won’t be forgetting his wonder-goal against Chorley any time soon.

Wolves fans on Vitinha transfer update

These WWFC supporters buzzed as the transfer update was shared on Twitter:

“Hope this is true”

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“Nice”

Credit: @rylandavies16

“Some good news”

Credit: @68_jets

“Next season is ours”

Credit: @wwfcglover

“Happy days la”

Credit: @Suan3J

“Vamos”

Credit: @RyanEvans_11

In other news, find out whose display versus Tottenham Hotspur was slammed here!

According to a report by Turkish news outlet Sabah, via West Ham Gossip, the Hammers and GSB could let winger Felipe Anderson leave for nothing as Super Lig giants Galatasaray eye a move for the Brazilian. 

Anderson, who has spent this season on loan at FC Porto, has endured a spell to forget in the Liga NOS – starting just one league match and totalling a meagre 128 minutes over 2020/2021 (WhoScored).

The 28-year-old, however, is still attracting interest from Galatasaray as they aim to bolster their squad for next season after losing out on the title to rivals Besiktas in very dramatic fashion. 

The Turkish club do want to pay a fee for Anderson, though, meaning West Ham could well allow him to leave on a free transfer just to get his £85,000-per-week wages off the books.

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Horrified by this development, it’s safe to say plenty of Irons were outraged at GSB as they pray this doesn’t come to fruition.

Find all of their verdicts down below.

West Ham fans horrified by Anderson development

“We could finish 3rd but at the end of the day we’re still run by clueless crooks”

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“What a joke if this happens. Should of pulled him out of Porto ASAP when he weren’t playing and not just let him rot”

Credit: @BubblesFC3

“Great transfer business as usual”

Credit: @CharlieWestHam0

“Every single season we strip players to free up wages. Sick of it.”

Credit: @Kniighty

“This would be the most stupid thing ever. He’s had a bad year but we can still get AT LEAST £10 million for him.”

Credit: @JH_Journalism

“This would be so stupid. We need numbers for the Europa league group stage.”

Credit: @westhamonline5

“so dumb letting him go for free”

Credit: @JLingzSZN

“If that doesn’t scream GSB idk what does”

Credit: @RokasWHU

In other news: West Ham make approach to sign this ‘outstanding’ £120,000-per-week attacker, find out more here.

Martyn Waghorn’s Derby County future remains up in the air ahead of the summer window, according to journalist Steve Nicholson.

The Lowdown: Out of contract

The Rams secured their status in the Championship after a dramatic final day earlier this month, following a 3-3 draw at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

Wayne Rooney looks set for a busy summer in the transfer market, with a number of players out of contract and possible new signings coming in.

Someone whose current deal expires imminently is Waghorn, with his future up in their, amid reported interest from Cardiff City.

The Latest: ‘Still waiting to hear’ about Waghorn

Speaking in a Q&A for the Derby Telegraph on Tuesday, Nicholson said a decision is still yet to made regarding the 31-year-old’s future:

“Still waiting to hear on Waghorn and Wisdom. Clubs/managers never reveal budgets, but Derby’s business this summer is likely to be a mixture of loans, permanents and free agents.”

The Verdict: Keep hold of him

Waghorn has been an impressive servant for Derby, being hailed as ‘absolutely excellent’ by journalist Ryan Conway, so it would be nice to see him stay on.

At 31, he may be in the veteran stage of his career, but he still has plenty to offer the Rams, even if that is potentially as a squad player.

Waghorn is a popular figure with the supporters, highlighting why retaining his services would go down well, while 30 goals in 123 appearances outline his enduring quality.

In other news, a journalist has delivered an update on the proposed takeover of Derby. Read more here.