It is claimed that West Ham boss David Moyes wants his scouts to track Blackburn star Armstrong ahead of a summer bid. The Scotsman is a big fan of the 18-goal striker and considered an £8 million offer in the January window but did not go ahead with a move with Rovers wanting more than £10 million plus for their star striker. The Hammers have been left short of options up front with the departure of club record signing Sebastian Haller in January as the Frenchman sealed a move to Dutch giants Ajax. Meanwhile, Everton and Fulham both want to shore up their attacking ranks in the summer and want Armstrong in order to shore up their attack. The jump from Championship to the Premier League is quite a big one but we have seen players making the transition look really smooth and Armstrong could well be next in line. Unlike most centre-forwards, Armstrong does not boast a big frame. He is just 5 feet 6 inches tall that makes him really short compared to traditional English strikers … [Read more...] about West Ham United want Championship striker, a good deal?
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Premier League Data Dive: Aubameyang hits a milestone as Fernandes comes up big again
Aubameyang and Hector Bellerin put Arsenal 4-0 up by the 47th minute at Emirates Stadium, though Leeds did strike back twice to make things a little more uncomfortable for Mikel Arteta's side. That match followed on from Wolves beating Southampton in the day's early kick-off, and West Brom holding Manchester United to a 1-1 draw – Bruno Fernandes' stunner earning the Red Devils a point. RESULTS | POINTS TABLE | FIXTURES In the late game, lowly Fulham picked up a much-needed win by seeing off a lacklustre Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park. 23 - Leeds have both scored (40) and conceded (42) 40+ goals in just 23 Premier League games this season; only Tottenham in 2007-08 hit 40 goals for and against after fewer matches in the competition's history (22 games). Thrills. pic.twitter.com/TgdPIyT5Em — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) February 14, 2021 ARSENAL 4-2 LEEDS UNITED: DOUBLE CENTURY UP FOR AUBA On his first league start since January 18, Aubameyang was in sparkling form … [Read more...] about Premier League Data Dive: Aubameyang hits a milestone as Fernandes comes up big again
Liverpool to pay ‘record amount’ of compensation to Fulham for Elliott
Elliott signed his first professional contract with the Reds as a 17-year-old in July 2020, having made his debut for the club in an EFL Cup match against MK Dons in 2019, becoming the youngest player to start a game in Liverpool's history. The Fulham youth product went on to make 13 appearances for Jurgen Klopp's side before moving to Blackburn on a season-long loan in October 2020 and he has played 23 games and scored four goals this season for Rovers. Elliott became the Premier League's youngest ever player while at Fulham, playing in a 1-0 defeat to Wolves in May 2019, and has been capped at England under-15, under-16 and under-17 level. After the clubs could not agree a fee at the time of his transfer, the case went to tribunal, and the Professional Football Compensation Committee (PFCC) made its judgement on Wednesday. The London club revealed in a statement that they are "very pleased" to be awarded a record compensation fee for a 16-year-old player. "The Professional … [Read more...] about Liverpool to pay ‘record amount’ of compensation to Fulham for Elliott
Top 50 Georgia high school football players from the Class of 2021
Brock Vandagriff - 2019 Highlights 8,282 views 2:13 Video: Brock Vandagriff highlightsWatch the nation's No. 2 dual-threat quarterback in action. The evidence continues to mount for Georgia being one of the nation's top hotbeds for high school football talent. Of the Top 50 Georgia recruits from the Class of 2021 according to 247Sports, 32 have already committed to FBS programs. That's more than any of the "Big 3" high school football power states – Texas (29), Florida (24) and California (23). The Georgia Bulldogs are the big winner thus far with seven in-state commits, followed by Clemson with five, Florida (four) and Tennessee and Georgia Tech (three each). Of the 50, wide receivers and defensive backs make up most of the list with nine recruits each, followed by offensive linemen (seven), defensive linemen and linebackers (six each) and quarterbacks (five). See the complete Top 50 as compiled by 247Sports composite below. File photo by Dean Swint Running back Phil Mafah … [Read more...] about Top 50 Georgia high school football players from the Class of 2021
Top 50 Florida high school football players from the Class of 2021
Jacorey Brooks - 2019 Highlights 5,883 views 2:03 Video: Jacorey Brooks highlightsWatch Alabama-bound receiver in action last season. In this pass-heavy era of spread offenses, the best high school football players in Florida these days are the ones who get up and go get it — the football that is. Of the Top 50 recruits from the Class of 2021 according to 247Sports, 11 of them are wide receivers, including Alabama-bound Jacorey Brooks and Oklahoma commit Mario Williams. Interestingly, only one of the 50 plays quarterback and he's a transfer from Illinois, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) pro-style signal caller J.J. McCarthy, who has committed to Michigan. Almost half (24) from the list have already committed to college, with the University of Miami leading the way with five, followed by Florida and Michigan (three each) and Tennessee, Alabama and Clemson (two each). See the complete Top 50 as compiled by 247Sports composite below. Photo by Annette Wilkerson Terrance … [Read more...] about Top 50 Florida high school football players from the Class of 2021