Sam Preston Archives: 05/2019

Mauricio Pochettino has called on his Tottenham side to emulate the desire of his Argentine countryman Lionel Messi to qualify for the Champions League final.

Marco Silva has been effusive in his praise for Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye for the way he maintained his form after being linked with a move away in January.

Arsenal are reportedly keen on Getafe defender Djene to boost their defensive ranks this summer.

Guillermo Maripan is reportedly a summer target for West Ham but Alaves are keen to do all they can to keep him beyond the forthcoming window.

Ryan Kent has reportedly grown fed up of being repeatedly loaned out by Liverpool and there’s a lesson to be learned there with regards other starlets.

Everton manager Marco Silva says he focus is on keeping his best players and having a quieter transfer window this time around.

Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has outlined his intention to remain at Selhurst Park next season amid interest from across London.

Alexandre Lacazette’s first half double put Arsenal in the box seat against Valencia last night, helping them recover from conceding the first goal.

Arsenal will take a 3-1 lead into next week’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Valencia thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s late goal.

Tottenham are reportedly in the market for Nice right-back Youcef Atal, which could further limit Kyle Walker-Peters’ gametime.

Tottenham have been a little light in central midfield since the January departure of Mousa Dembele and Andre Gomes would be an ideal replacement.

Arsenal will line up against former defender Gabriel Paulista tonight when they host Valencia and he has opened up about his time with the club.

Arsenal have been linked with Manchester United defender Eric Bailly of late but he has been ruled out of the African Cup of Nations with a season-ending injury.

Liverpool performed brilliantly against Barcelona last night but Roberto Firmino’s attacking thrust was sorely missed in the middle of the park.

Tottenham are reportedly among the clubs in the hunt for Youcef Atal of Ligue 1 outfit Nice.