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Bernard Jackman reckons that Ireland are set to face one of the sport’s toughest challenges when they take on France in the decisive Six Nations clash next weekend. Despite the game taking place at the Aviva Stadium, the well-respected pundit insists that Simon Easterby’s men are set for a stern examination. The Irish may have struggled at times in their victory over Wales in the third match of the tournament, but they have been otherwise imperious. Ireland sit at the top of the Six Nations standings with three successive wins and are on course for another Grand Slam, but Jackman…
Money will be tighter than recent seasons for West Ham this summer but Graham Potter could still have £100m to spend. West Ham’s £155m splurge under Tim Steidten and Julen Lopetegui proved costly in more ways than one. That coincided with the arrival of Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky who paid £150m for 27 per cent of the club in November 2021. PSR restricts what Premier League clubs can spend relative to what they bring in. That means West Ham must tighten their belts accordingly this summer. Sean Whetstone, a close confidant of majority owner David Sullivan and vice-chair Karren Brady, painted a grim picture of West…
Lamine Camara has emerged as a Tottenham target Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined three Premier League rivals in the chase to sign a Ligue 1 midfielder who made a big impression in the Champions League this season. It’s expected to be a busy summer in north London as Spurs give their full backing to Ange Postecoglou – assuming he remains in charge – after a difficult season domestically that has been riddled by injuries to key players. Tottenham currently sit 13th in the Premier League table but do still have hope of securing their first silverware since 2008 as they prepare…
Coach Jake White says the Vodacom Bulls’ inability to win the ball in the air proved costly in their 19-16 defeat to the Stormers at Loftus on Saturday. Both teams managed to score a converted try in horrendous conditions, with four penalties from flyhalf Jurie Matthee giving the Stormers’ an eighth win against their arch-rivals in 10 Vodacom URC matches. “Our lineout was a bit shoddy in the first half and we never won an aerial contest in the whole game,” said White when asked what went wrong for his side. “Every time there was an up and under, we…
Dele Alli could play a major part in Nico Paz’s potential decision to join Tottenham. Alli remains a fan favourite in North London after his successful spell previously with Spurs. The 28-year-old recently signed for Como 1907, with Tottenham News front and centre of the transfer announcement. And it looks as though Alli could do his former club and Ange Postecoglou a big favour as Tottenham eye a move for the Englishman’s Como teammate, Paz. Como midfielder Paz could cost Tottenham as much as £20million As reported by TBR Football (27 February), Spurs scouts are keen on Paz, which could spell the end of the road at…
Tottenham Hotspur-linked Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios attracted interest from Arsenal Tottenham Hotspur’s season has largely been deterred by a massive injury crisis, though with the team alive in the Europa League and still fighting to finish the Premier League season as high as possible, the Hotspur Way chiefs needed to strengthen the squad during the winter transfer window. The Lilywhites focused mainly on addressing the defensive and offensive units, adding the likes of Antonin Kinsky, Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel to Ange Postecoglou’s roster. Now, the club have started planning for the summer transfer window after an extremely disappointing…
This summer, the Spurs board are going to have to invest in the squad, with a clear need for more quality if the club wants to compete for European qualification on a consistent basis. Plenty of players have been linked ahead of the summer already, and one of the latest is Argentina international Nico Paz. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder came through the ranks at Real Madrid but is now with Italian club Como. Since arriving in the summer, the young attacker has scored six and assisted five in 24 games in Serie A, and he is attracting attention for his performances. Paz…
The summer transfer window will prove important as Potter looks to put his own stamp on his squad, but the Hammers are not likely to spend as much as last summer when they splashed out more than £100million to improve the squad, backing Lopetegui significantly. That means Potter and his recruitment staff will need to be clever about their signings, and young players could prove key. One player who is being linked is Anderlecht talent Mario Stroeykens, who is attracting attention at 20 years of age. The Athletic have reported that Stroeykens is on the Hammers’ radar ahead of the summer having already racked…
Timo Werner, who first joined Tottenham on a six-month loan from RB Leipzig in January 2024 before agreeing to stay for a further season, has scored just one goal in 27 appearances so far this term Image: George Wood/Getty Images) Tottenham are set to pass on their £8.5million option to buy Timo Werner this summer. The German attacker, who first joined Tottenham on a six-month loan from RB Leipzig in January 2024 before the agreement was later extended for a further season, has scored just one goal in 27 appearances so far this term. Werner made his return to action on Wednesday…
West Ham United head coach Graham Potter is surely starting to know his players a lot better now. Graham Potter has been in charge of West Ham for just over seven weeks now, and he has already made a big impression at the London Stadium. The football implemented by the 49-year-old is like night and day from what Lopetegui served up. And now it seems like he’s getting the results to back up the improvements in the performances as well. There’s still a lot of work to be done, if the Hammers are to start challenging for the European spots again, but…