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Post by Webster on Jan 20, 2023 19:18:14 GMT
(The Guardian) David Moyes has been speaking ahead of the six-pointiest of six pointers between West Ham and Everton on Saturday. Unsurprisingly, the first question he fielded was on Danny Ings. “He is what we need,” he said. “We need someone who knows the league. We’ve had a look at a few players to strengthen, but I wanted to bring someone in who wasn’t a risk in terms of knowing the league. Danny is as good as it gets. The paperwork was done in time and we need to wait for the confirmation on registration.”
Moyes was also asked about the importance of a game which could well decide his future, as well as that of Frank Lampard. “I think it’s a bit of both in terms of feeling pressure and keeping smiling,” he said. “But it’s important to understand what pressure means. Tomorrow’s game means a lot and, from that point of view, we need to focus on getting three points. We’re halfway through the season, there’s a long way to go and we have to make sure we improve.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 20, 2023 19:28:11 GMT
(The Guardian) Arsenal complete signing of Leandro TrossardIt’s official. Arsenal have wrapped up the signing of Leandro Trossard from Brighton. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is delighted to have added the Belgian attacker to squad. “It is good work from everyone at the club to complete the signing of Leandro. He is a versatile player with high technical ability, intelligence and a great deal of experience in the Premier League and at international level. Leandro strengthens our squad as we head into the second part of the season and we’re all looking forward to working with him.” Trossard, who has signed a long-term contract according to Arsenal, has scored seven times in 16 Premier League matches for Brighton this season. But a fallout with Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi persuaded the 28-year-old that his future lay elsewhere. No fee has been confirmed yet but we do know his shirt number: 19.
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Post by Webster on Jan 20, 2023 19:28:53 GMT
(The Guardian) All five of Nottingham Forest's Premier League wins this season have been to nil. But they’ll have to do without goalkeeper Dean Henderson for the trip to Bournemouth this weekend as the Trees stopper is set to miss up to five weeks with a thigh problem. After the trip to the south coast, Forest have their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester United and then Premier League games against Leeds (h), Fulham (a), Man City (h) and West Ham (a). The latter fixture is on February 25 so Henderson may be back for that one. Boss Steve Cooper feels he has an able deputy in Welsh international Wayne Hennessey. “He is such a professional he prepares for every game as if he is going to start anyway. That won’t change too much,” said Cooper. “He will play on Saturday so his mind will be a little bit different but he has got so much experience at club and international level that we really back him to do well for us. It has been business as usual in terms of the preparation.” Forest have brought in Chris Wood from Newcastle on a loan deal that could become permanent in the summer. The New Zealander has trained just once with Forest so looks unlikely to feature at the weekend.
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Post by Webster on Jan 20, 2023 19:30:21 GMT
(The Guardian) Southampton have turned a corner with three straight wins over Premier League teams although two of those were in cup competitions. It means they’re still bottom of the table so Nathan Jones’ next trick is to get them above the line marked ‘relegation zone’. Looking at the table, if Saints beat Aston Villa and all other results go their way they could end the weekend in 14th! Here’s Jones: “That is the first psychological barrier really, just to get above the line, and that is what we want to do. We would have liked to have done it by now, but it gives us an opportunity this weekend against a very, very tough side, and that is probably our motivation now. “We all know that, it is the first psychological barrier and then you can start to build. At the minute we are playing catch up, but we want to get past that and get our head above water. But we don’t get too low when we lose or too high when we win, we have to keep an equilibrium and that is what we have kept. “It is a big couple of weeks coming up in terms of three competitions, but we are excited by that. It is a challenge we want to have. Yes the last three results have helped to galvanise everyone, helped to give everyone a little bit of a boost and for everyone to really believe in the work that we are doing inside and out. But we haven’t rested on our laurels this week, we have had a real hard week.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 21, 2023 22:06:22 GMT
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Post by Webster on Jan 23, 2023 23:18:57 GMT
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Post by Webster on Jan 23, 2023 23:20:17 GMT
(BBC Sport) Everton have sacked manager Frank Lampard after less than a year in charge at Goodison Park. Defeat at fellow strugglers West Ham United on Saturday was Everton's ninth loss in 12 Premier League games. They are second from bottom of the table with 15 points from 20 matches, above Southampton on goal difference. Former England midfielder Lampard, 44, replaced Rafael Benitez in January 2022 with the team 16th in the table and helped Everton avoid relegation. Everton are now looking for their sixth permanent manager in five years. The club thanked Lampard and his coaching staff "for their service during what has been a challenging 12 months". "Frank and his team's commitment and dedication have been exemplary throughout their time at the club, but recent results and the current league position meant this difficult decision had to be taken," added a club statement. Coaches Joe Edwards, Paul Clement, Ashley Cole and Chris Jones have also left Everton, but Alan Kelly stays on as goalkeeping coach. Everton said they had "started the process to secure a new manager". Former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa is on the list of candidates under discussion as a potential successor to Lampard. The 67-year-old Argentine, who is admired by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri, has not worked since being sacked by Leeds in February last year, although he remains a hero at Elland Road for taking the club back into the Premier League. It remains to be seen whether Bielsa would take a job in mid-season while former Burnley boss Sean Dyche is sure to be discussed. Former Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl was discussed by Everton's board before Lampard's appointment a year ago and is available after leaving St Mary's in November. And an outside candidate who has admirers at Goodison Park is West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan, who has overseen a revival at The Hawthorns since his appointment in October. The former Huddersfield Town boss also worked on Bielsa's staff at Leeds. Paul Tait and Leighton Baines will take training until a new manager is appointed.
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Post by Webster on Jan 27, 2023 18:28:40 GMT
(The Guardian) Transfer news from Wolves, who have landed their man after a tug of war, according to PA Media. -- Wolves have agreed to sign Joao Gomes from Flamengo for £15million. The midfielder is due to travel to England next week for a medical, the PA news agency understands.
It marks the end of Wolves’ chase after they pushed hard, with Flamengo keen for Gomes to join Lyon. The Brazilian club have now agreed to let the 21-year-old move to Molineux with the Premier League his preferred destination.
Gomes would become Julen Lopetegui’s sixth January signing after Mario Lemina, Pablo Sarabia, Matheus Cunha, Craig Dawson and Dan Bentley.
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Post by Webster on Jan 27, 2023 18:29:46 GMT
(The Guardian) Arsenal make move for Brighton's CaicedoBig move, big player, and someone everyone wants. Will he take the Trossard route? A bid of £60m is low. Chelsea had a £55m verbal proposal for the midfielder rejected this month and Brighton hope to keep the 21-year-old but Arsenal are pushing for a deal and negotiations are a key juncture.
The word from Merseyside on Bielsa is that he wanted to come in and work with the club’s Under-21 team for the rest of the season until taking over the seniors next season. Until that, an interim boss would come in. Has anyone told Sean Dyche this? Per Andy Hunter: Bielsa informed Everton he would join now but would work behind the scenes until the end of the season, coaching the under-21s and younger players as the club adapted to his methods. That would have left Everton needing an interim manager for the precarious task of keeping them in the Premier League and was not a situation the club was willing to accept.
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Post by Webster on Jan 27, 2023 18:31:02 GMT
(The Guardian) Jadon Sancho to return for Manchester United this weekend? It looks likely. Erik ten Hag says Jadon Sancho could make his first appearance in 14 weeks when Manchester United host Reading in the FA Cup this weekend. Sancho last played in October’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea. -- He is training with the team and we will see. So, he’s improving, he’s making steps and we will make the decision after the training. I said he’s on the way back, he’s making steps. He’s back in team training and now we have to see when he’s ready to go back into the games.
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Post by Webster on Jan 27, 2023 18:46:19 GMT
(The Guardian) Sunderland sign Gelhardt on loan from LeedsWe’ve got an actual, real-life, confirmed bit of transfer business to report. Sunderland have signed Joe Gelhardt on loan from Leeds until the end of the season. “I know how big the club is and I’m really looking forward to meeting the lads and trying to help,” said the 20-year-old, who has made 15 appearances in the Premier League this term. “I spoke with the head coach and the playing style seemed a perfect fit for me. I’ve watched Sunderland on the TV this season and seen some positive, attacking football and I can’t wait to get involved.”
Tony Mowbray, the Sunderland manager, is pleased as punch with Gelhardt’s arrival. -- “It is no secret that Joe had plenty of options on the table this month, so it is a testament to the club and its staff that he felt Sunderland was the best move for him,” he said. “He has made an impact at Premier League level throughout the past 18 months and he is a really exciting signing, who fits our playing style and will complement a forward line that is already packed with talent. I’m sure the fans can’t wait to see him in action and we are looking forward to supporting his development.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 27, 2023 18:47:47 GMT
(The Guardian) De Zerbi addresses Caicedo transfer interestAhead of Brighton’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool on Sunday, Roberto De Zerbi has been asked the burning question. Will Moisés Caicedo still be a Brighton player come the end of the month? “I think he is a good guy, he is only focused on Brighton,” he said. “I hope he can stay with us until the end of the season. My opinion is that is the best solution for him and us. “I can understand big clubs want our young players – like [Alexis] Mac Allister, [Kaoru] Mitoma, Caicedo, Solly March – but the decision is only between the player and club. I spoke to [Caicedo] on Wednesday and told him my opinion, it is difficult to change teams in the season. You can find more problems. It is important for him to stay another four months with us.”
Here’s more from De Zerbi on Caicedo. -- “He’s relaxed. I spoke to him like a father, not a coach. I understand when a player has a possibility to change team and go to a big team [it is hard to resist]. My work is to give the style of play, but also advice on his career and life. I have to repeat: the problem is never selling, but who you want to buy. You can improve if a big player leaves, [but] we have to know our level. Together we want to improve. Interest in our players is good for us.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 27, 2023 18:49:10 GMT
(The Guardian) Sancho could return against ReadingAsked to give an update on the state of his squad before the visit of Reading in the FA Cup, Erik ten Hag has delivered some good news. Jadon Sancho, who has not made an appearance for Manchester United since October, is in contention to feature. “We always have issues, but I think tomorrow we have a strong selection for this game,” said the Dutchman. “We have a good squad, we have depth in the squad, so we can cover things. “[Sancho] is training with the team and we will see. He is improving, he is making steps. We will make the decision after the training. He’s on the way back, he’s making steps, so he’s back in team training and now we have to see when he is ready to go back into the games.”
Having started the 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Carabao Cup in midweek, it looks like Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Tyrell Malacia will be United’s full-back pairing once again this weekend. “[Diogo] Dalot is definitely out, and I think also [Luke] Shaw [is] a question mark,” said Ten Hag. “We have to see after this training session, after this day, if [Shaw] is available or not. “I think Aaron and Ty are playing magnificent at the moment. On Wednesday, they were really brilliant. The whole back four was brilliant on Wednesday. We are happy in the back four, we have depth in the squad. That’s what we need when you have to cover 10 games in 30 days and, hopefully, it will continue after that as well.”
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Post by Webster on Jan 27, 2023 18:51:10 GMT
(The Guardian) Dyche in at Everton, as Gordon heads to NewcastleDyche has been out of work since being sacked by Burnley in April and, unlike Bielsa, made it clear during talks with the director of football, Kevin Thelwell, that he would relish the opportunity to relaunch his Premier League managerial career at Everton. He will take over a team that have lost 11 of their past 14 matches in all competitions and lie joint-bottom of the Premier League. Anthony Gordon is preparing to head out of Everton after Newcastle agreed to buy him in a deal worth up to £40m. The 21-year-old missed three days of training this week as negotiations were held and has wanted the move. His transfer, which is subject to a medical, would release funds for Everton to spend before Tuesday’s deadline. They have not made a signing the month.
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Post by Webster on Jan 28, 2023 21:08:06 GMT
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