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Danny Rose has urged Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season. In a record-breaking transfer window, Spurs are yet to buy a player while Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have bolstered their squads with a number of big-money signings. And in an exclusive interview with The Sun, Rose said: ‘I am not saying buy 10 players, I’d love to see two or three — and not players you have to Google and say, ‘Who’s that?’ I mean well-known players. He added: ‘Anyone who says we don’t need any signings, I’m not buying into that.’…
Chelsea star Willian has revealed that his agent held talks over a move to Manchester United before committing his future to the Blues.
Former Arsenal Captain and Legend, Thierry Henry has backed Alexandre Lacazette to succeed at Arsenal, arguing that his fellow Frenchman will bring “great commitment and great focus” to the side. The forward joined the Gunners from Lyon last month for a club record £46.5m fee. Signing a five-year deal at the Emirates, Lacazette is now expected to lead Arsenal’s front-line for the coming season in place of Olivier Giroud – and former Gunner Henry believes the 26-year-old has all the qualities required to thrive at the club. I have been following Lacazette for a long time,” Henry told Sky. “He has been a talent since youth level.…
Mo Farah remained on track to complete a golden double at the World Athletics Championships on Wednesday evening after cruising through the 5,000m heats and into the final. The 34-year-old finished second in 13 minutes 30.18 seconds and is now eyeing Saturday’s final ahead of his planned track retirement at the end of the month – but he is refusing to take the fairytale ending for granted. Farah has already won the 10,000m – Great Britain’s only medal of the championships so far – to defend the title he won in 2013 and 2015. And a double defence is on the cards after Farah shrugged off…
Legendary Mexican football player Rafael Marquez has categorically denied any connection to a drug trafficking organization after being sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday.
The Nigeria government through the Senate committee on sports is throwing its full weight behind the Country’s 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign and have promised to provide “all the support” the Eagles need to triumph against Cameroon in the qualifiers.
Isaac Makwala has booked his place in the semi-final of the 200metres at the World Athletics Championship with a time of 20.20seconds.
Golfer Tiger Woods has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence (DUI) following his arrest in Palm Beach County, Florida in May.
Juventus could give Paulo Dybala the Number 10 jersey this season as part of their bid to make him a “figurehead” it’s reported.
Tottenham have yet to sign a new player this summer due a ‘clear philosophy and plan’ that is being stuck to, manager Mauricio Pochettino has said. The north Londoners have kept quiet through the summer window while title rivals such as Manchester United and Chelsea have spent more than £100m on new signings. Tottenham ’s transfer business has been limited to the selling of Kyle Walker to Manchester City in a £50m deal and Josh Onomah’s loan move to Aston Villa. Although Tottenham have come under scrutiny for their cautious approach to the transfer window, Pochettino has insisted that now is not the time to panic as he…
