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Callum Hudson-Odoi has been at Nottingham Forest little over a year and already, the Chelsea academy graduate is attracting attention from other Premier League suitors keen to explore their wide options at a time where the division’s surprise package so far this term are purring across all positions. Continue reading “Reports: Tottenham mull move for Forest’s Hudson-Odoi after longstanding interest”
Bournemouth have sold their top goalscorer Dominic Solanke, a week before the start of the new Premier League campaign, after Tottenham’s club-record transfer offer satisfied expensive terms for Ange Postecoglou’s top summer target. The 26-year-old was unveiled before a pre-season defeat by Bayern, where longtime striker and all-time marksman Harry Kane ventured in 2023. Continue reading “Tottenham unveil Postecoglou’s prime target Solanke in club-record £65m move”
Keen for attacking reinforcements, Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham want a striker and winger this summer. Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke, who scored 19 league goals last season, is of interest – but has three years left on his existing contract and won’t be easy to prize away with just two weeks to go before the new campaign begins as they look to replace their Harry Kane void. Continue reading “Report: Tottenham exploring move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke”
After producing excellent performances in his first two Premier League games under Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham’s new creator-in-chief, James Maddison finished a well-worked passing move to score during their 2-0 away win at Bournemouth – then praised his new midfield teammates and stressed a desire to repay the £40m fee they paid relegated Leicester for his services post-match. Continue reading “James Maddison hails growing midfield dynamics, vows to repay £40m fee after first Tottenham goal in Bournemouth win”
The Premier League are set to obtain up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests a week for its 20 clubs, as their Project Restart plan for the 2019-20 season continues intensifying. Continue reading “Premier League clubs set to receive up to 1,600 COVID-19 tests per week”
At Monday’s shareholders’ meeting, English Premier League (EPL) clubs unanimously agreed to enter into short-term contract extensions with players whose deals are set to expire on June 30 this year. Continue reading “Premier League clubs reach agreement on player contracts expiring on June 30”
The Football Association (FA) have told Premier League clubs that the 2019-20 season must be concluded by way of sporting merit, which potentially splits the six bottom clubs over how they plan on finishing the season.
Continue reading “Premier League clubs told 2019-20 season must be decided on sporting merit”
Just a day after captain Jordan Henderson’s Premier League coronavirus fund plan was publicised, the European champions have become the latest top-flight club to furlough their non-playing staff, prompting frustration and further debate.
In typical Eddie Howe fashion, Bournemouth have completed a shrewd move to sign Huddersfield midfielder Philip Billing for £15m – a significant quality boost ahead of the new campaign.
Continue reading “Bournemouth complete £15m signing of Huddersfield’s Philip Billing”
Bournemouth came from behind to rescue a point at home against Everton during an eventful second-half today. But how did some players in particular fare?
Continue reading “AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops”
It was far from a vintage Arsenal away display, but two goals in quick succession were enough to see Arséne Wenger‘s side through in a tough battle against Bournemouth at Dean Court.
Uncertainty because many supporters were unsure as to whether Chambers would settle into the first-team, and actually prove his worth in the side. But also optimism: Chambers has plenty of international experience with England, reiterated by the amount of international caps he’s tallied in the youth ranks (32 and counting).
A 20-year-old from Southampton’s academy system, with the fee and terms of the deal being taken into consideration, it was definitely more of a long-term investment as opposed to a quick ‘big name’ fix.
Those fans who were worried that Chambers might not be good enough were effectively silenced in the early months of the campaign. His impressive displays in the annual Emirates Cup tournament, as well as when called upon in the starting XI, demonstrated how a run of good form and consistency can see you force your way into Arsène Wenger’s immediate first-team plans.
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