In what has been an eventful week for the beautiful game, a number of important changes have taken place in leagues around the world. Yerson Mosquera is now under contract with the club for an additional five years, having signed an extension on Friday. EFL clubs are under existential threat from a joker scammer. This snake oil salesman is attempting to shake down money by putting in phony bids to buy players.
Given what’s at stake, Ajax’s director of football is wise to consider the potential acquisition of Danish international Christian Eriksen. Former Ajax Eriksen, who graduated from that academy and moved to several top European clubs, could even be a sentimental return. Out-of-the-box Thinkers Rangers said to be keen on snapping up highly-rated youth chief Jason Ayto from Arsenal. Mikel Arteta has lavished praise on Ayto, describing him as ‘phenomenal.
As for Bournemouth, they’ve slapped an insane £45 million valuation on Milos Kerkez. The move to Stuttgart comes on the heels of reported interest from Liverpool in the young defender. Liverpool are increasingly confident of winning the race to sign Kerkez, as talks continue. The issue involving Kerkez is only a glimpse at the player movement saga that’s unfolding before our eyes. Now clubs are mightily keen to bolster their ranks ahead of the new campaign.
In Spain, Real Betis midfielder Isco has proposed a crowdfunding campaign to help the club retain Manchester United winger Antony. Isco’s proposal points to the reality that most clubs are struggling financially just to keep competitive squads.
In unrelated news, police have cleared Vaclav Cerny of any wrongdoing. This comes on the heels of their investigation into the botched ‘watergate’ raid at Parkhead. Ryan Kent on loan from Cardiff City. Ryan Kent has officially signed with the Seattle Sounders. This is an equally thrilling new chapter in his career as he leaves the UK.
Martin Bakole admits that he was riddled with fatigue prior to his bout with Joseph Parker. He couldn’t keep his eyes open even waiting on the white-hot spotlight backstage in the musician’s dressing room. His forthright comments opened the curtains on the intense physical stressors that are imposed on athletes in the moments leading up to major competitive events.
In football’s youth ranks, Ben Doak would be making history as the first Liverpool player to move to Everton since Matthew Pennington in 1992. David Moyes has expressed interest in signing the talented young prospect, which could mark a momentous shift in local football loyalties.
It came after Matheus Cunha said in an interview that he is determined to leave Wolves. Only two months ago, he signed a lucrative three year contract with the team. This surprise announcement begs questions about his immediate future at the club and where he could be headed next.
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