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Diego Costa takes swipe at Antonio Conte after Chelsea return

Diego Costa takes swipe at Antonio Conte after Chelsea return

Premier League
Diego Costa aimed a swipe at former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte after his ‘special’ return to Stamford Bridge with new team Wolves. Costa enjoyed three successful years at Chelsea, scoring 59 goals in 120 appearances and helping the club win two Premier League titles and the League Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the summer of 2017, then-Chelsea manager Conte told Costa he was no longer part of his plans, with the Spain international returning to former club Atletico Madrid. Costa has repeatedly criticised the way Conte handled the situation and made it clear after his return to Chelsea on Saturday that his issues are with the current Tottenham manager rather than the Blues fans. The 34-year-old made his first start for Wolves but was ...
Wolves set asking price for Arsenal to sign Ruben Neves as he approves transfer

Wolves set asking price for Arsenal to sign Ruben Neves as he approves transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League
Arsenal will have to pay around £35m to sign Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves this summer after they admitted the time is right to cash in on the player. The 24-year-old joined the club four years ago from Porto in a move that saw the Portuguese midfielder move to the Championship. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neves was key in Wolves’ promotion to the Premier League and he helped the club to back-to-back seventh spot finishes, scoring some superb goals. Nuno Espirto Santos’ exit has opened the door to a number of Wolves players questioning their futures at the club and Neves feels now is the time to leave. The Portugal international has reportedly told some of his team-mates that he wants to join Arsenal but the Sun claim the London club must first pay...
Furious Frank Lampard slams Chelsea players for poor display in Wolves defeat

Furious Frank Lampard slams Chelsea players for poor display in Wolves defeat

Premier League
A furious Frank Lampard criticised Chelsea’s performance after the side’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves and accused his players of believing their own hype and getting complacent after their impressive unbeaten streak. Olivier Giroud gave Chelsea the lead just after half-time at Molineux but Daniel Podence levelled things up in the 66th minute and Pedro Neto’s late goal secured all three points for the hosts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s the first time the blues have lost back-to-back matches this campaign and Lampard cut a frustrated figure on the touchline. Asked how disappointed it was to come away from the Premier League game with nothing, Frank Lampard told Amazon Prime Video: ‘Yeah, very. ‘At 1-0 we should see the game out.’ Pressed on whether h...
Wolves confirm Raul Jimenez has had surgery after suffering a fractured skull

Wolves confirm Raul Jimenez has had surgery after suffering a fractured skull

Premier League
Wolves forward Raul Jiménez suffered a fractured skull during their Premier League game against Arsenal and has now undergone surgery. The Mexican star was stretchered from the pitch after a sickening clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz shortly after the start of the clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "You start hearing 'code red'," Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo said. "It was a bad moment. What was the reaction? Panic, panic panic. You could see the faces on the team-mates. It was a serious situation. It's awful and terrible." Jiménez was given oxygen and rushed straight to hospital after the incident. Wolves have now confirmed that the 29-year-old underwent an operation for a fracture to the skull and is now in a stable condition. ...
Liverpool sign Diogo Jota for £45m from Wolves on a five-year deal

Liverpool sign Diogo Jota for £45m from Wolves on a five-year deal

Premier League
Liverpool have completed a £45 million deal to sign Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to the Athletic. The Portugal international has already signed a five-year deal. An initial fee of £41m will eventually rise to £45m depending on appearances and team success in the League and Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Dutch star Ki-Jana Hoever is going in the opposite direction in a deal worth £13.5m — £9m guaranteed and £4.5m in add-ons. Liverpool have also negotiated a 15 per cent sell-on clause in the deal. Initial reports claimed the transfer could be worth around £35 million but Wolves have secured more for one of their most prized assets. The Portugal international will sign a contract that will keep him at the club ...
Chelsea & Wolves given permission for late start to new Premier League campaign

Chelsea & Wolves given permission for late start to new Premier League campaign

Premier League
Chelsea and Wolves have been given permission by the Premier League to begin the new campaign on Monday September 14, after their marathon campaigns. With the fixtures for the 2020/21 campaign set to be released at 9am on Thursday, Manchester United and Manchester City are both believed to have been given a delayed start with their opening matches being played a week later. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Both Manchester teams were knocked out of European competition last week and will receive a 30-day break after holding talks with the Premier League, with their seasons to begin on September 19. However, a compromise has also been agreed with Chelsea and Wolves after their own eliminations from Europe, with the two teams set to start their seasons two ...
Man Utd respond to claims deal for Raul Jimenez has been agreed

Man Utd respond to claims deal for Raul Jimenez has been agreed

Premier League
Manchester United have denied reports in Portugal that a deal for Wolves striker Raul Jimenez is already in place. Jimenez has enjoyed his best campaign to date in 2019-20, scoring 26 goals in all matches. His good form has seen him linked with big teams in Europe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And United appear a likely destination. In fact, reports in Portugal claimed his move to Solskjaer’s side is imminent because Wolves are on the verge of signing Paulinho - who is reported to be his replacement. Broadcaster RTP said that Jimenez is “on his way” to Manchester United this summer window, getting his dream move to the club. However, It was stated much later that any deal for Raul Jimenez would cost the Red devils around £60m. But, the Manchester...
Raul Jimenez set for Man Utd move as Wolves sign replacement

Raul Jimenez set for Man Utd move as Wolves sign replacement

Premier League
Wolves forward Raul Jimenez is reportedly on his way to Manchester United this summer window after the club signed a replacement. Jimenez has been in a spectacular form this campaign, scoring 20 goals and having nine assists in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wolves could still qualify for the Champions League after finishing 8th on the table - if they win the Europa League trophy next month, but Jimenez’s is set for an exit, according to Portuguese broadcaster RTP. It is reported that he will join United and that Wolves have already signed Paulinho as his replacement. They claim Paulinho will sign for Wolves for £27million – a transfer move which is orchestrated by super-agent Jorge Mendes. Paulinho has been outstanding for Braga ...
Klopp gives update on Sadio Mane injury after Liverpool beat Wolves

Klopp gives update on Sadio Mane injury after Liverpool beat Wolves

Premier League
In an otherwise good night for Jurgen Klopp, with his side Liverpool beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 away from home, Mane’s injury was still a major concern. Mane was forced off in the first half of their Premier League game with Wolves just moments after trying to link up with Mohamed Salah for a counter-attack. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rather than continuing to chase the ball, The Senegal international wandered towards the touchline, went to ground and had to be taken off. There were no obvious signs he was in serious pain but he did went down the tunnel to receive treatment – a worrying sight for the Premier League leaders. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jurgen Klopp was quizzed on Mane’s injury after ...
‘Definitely a beast’ – Adama Traore tougher to play against than Ronaldo, says Willems

‘Definitely a beast’ – Adama Traore tougher to play against than Ronaldo, says Willems

Premier League, Seria A
Wolves winger Adama Traore is more difficult to play against than Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Newcastle defender Jetro Willems. Jetro Willems was involved in a personal duel against Traore during Newcastle's 1-1 draw against Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Netherlands defender, currently on loan from Eintracht Frankfurt, managed to limit the effectiveness of Traore but spoke after the match of how he was amazed by the physicality of the 23-year-old "I have played against some very good players in my career, but no one quite as fast as Traore," Willems told the Northern Echo. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "He is unbelievable. Not only is he incredibly fast, he is so, s...
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