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Further doubts were being raised about Ronald Koeman Barcelona future after a 3-3 draw at Levante dealt a major blow to their LaLiga title hopes, according to AS. Barça needed a victory to go top of the table at Estadi Ciutat de Valencia on Tuesday and were well on course for three points at half-time courtesy of goals from Lionel Messi and Pedri. The Blaugrana relinquished their lead all too easily after the break, though, with Gonzalo Melero and Jose Luis Morales on target in the space of two minutes. Ousmane Dembele put Barça back in front, but more slack defending allowed Sergio Leon to nip in for an equaliser seven minutes from time. Barca trail leaders Atletico Madrid by a point with only two matches to play, while Real Madrid are only a point behind them in third place and both capital clubs have a game in hand. Koeman’s future had already been called into question before this huge setback, so the Dutchman was not surprised to be asked if he felt his position is under the threat...

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly in talks to re-sign Tottenham full-back Serge Aurier. And Mauricio Pochettino is said to be unconvinced by the idea of re-signing his former Tottenham player. According to French journalist Romain Molina, PSG chief Leonardo is currently in talks with Spurs to bring the Ivorian back to the Parc des Princes. Molina also adds that Pochettino is “unconvinced” by the idea of a reunion with the right-back . The full-back was not Pochettino’s first-choice option during his time at Spurs, with the PSG boss favouring Kieran Trippier before his move to Atletico Madrid. Aurier was not universally popular during his time at PSG, particularly after he was banned for a controversial rant in which he insulted manager Laurent Blanc in 2016. The 28-year-old was later reintegrated into the first-team set-up after a public apology. Aurier is not the only former player the Argentine has been linked with since arriving at PSG. Former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen...

John Obi Mikel has been told to consider joining a club in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). According to Veteran Nigerian coach, Henry Makinwa, it would be a “massive win” for the Nigerian topflight. Mikel signed for Championship side Stoke City on a short-term deal after leaving Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor last year. However, his contract with the Potters expires at the end of the 2020/2021 campaign. Makinwa has now encouraged the former Super Eagles captain to borrow a leaf from Ahmed Musa, who is currently with former NPFL champions, Kano Pillars. “That would be highly welcomed if he can consider that option. “I once wrote about this many years back but that could not stand then. If he does that, we will welcome him back home. “It would be a massive win for the NPFL and the local fans,” Makinwa told Goal.

According to 'Abendzeitung', both parties have reached an agreement which will see Flick realise his dream and take the reins from Joachim Löw. It was pretty much an open secret, but what were just rumours a few weeks ago starting to look real. The future of Hansi Flick, who is still Bayern Munich coach, will be coaching the Germany national team, filling the vacant position when Joachim Löw leaves after this summer's Euro 2020. According to German daily Abendzeitung, the 56-year-old coach has already reached an agreement with the German Football Federation (DFB) to be the next coach of the four-time world champions. Flick at the helm for Qatar 2022 Abendzeitung also report that both parties have an accord in place so that Flick realise his dream and take over the reins from his old friend Löw. Flick, who guided Bayern to the sextuple with take charge of the national team at the end of the summer, signing a contract which will enable him to oversee the Mannschaft at the 202...

Steve Bruce has admitted he would love to sign Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock permanently this summer. The 21-year-old has been a standout performer for Newcastle since joining on loan from Arsenal back in February, playing a key role to help them climb up the table away from relegation trouble. Willock scored in his fourth successive match on Friday as the Magpies shocked Leicester City with a 4-2 victory on the road. The midfielder has also grabbed goals against Southampton, Tottenham, West Ham and Liverpool for Newcastle. Bruce, who has seen the pressure around his position relieved in recent weeks, thanks in part to Willock, said he will attempt to sign him in the summer. 'All of us would love to [make it permanent],' Bruce told talkSPORT. 'He's 21, a midfield player and he's got five goals since the turn of the year, so of course we want him – but we have to respect that he's Arsenal's player. 'I'm sure Arsenal will have big discussions this sum...

Jack Grealish's agent has cast doubt on a huge summer move to Manchester United, after admitting the Red Devils are not 'at the top of the list' of potential suitors for his client. Super-agent Jonathan Barnett, who represents Grealish along with the likes of Gareth Bale, spoke out this week regarding the future of the Villa captain. The 71-year-old conducted a remote interview with SNTV in which he admitted that Grealish could even yet remain with his boyhood club, despite growing interest in his services. Barnett said: 'The truth is we don't know (what will happen). There are many clubs (interested) and I wouldn't put Manchester United at the top of that (list). 'But he could stay. He could stay as well so it's a conversation the club, Aston Villa, will have with Jack and ourselves then we'll see where we go.' Grealish has been linked with both United and their rivals City, though transfer speculation has appeared to die down after the player e...

Unfortunately for Josh Maja, he could be relegated with two different clubs in the same season following Fulham’s relegation to the Skybet Championship last night, according to Soccernet.ng. Scott Parker’s side time in the Premier League ended after just one season following a 2-0 loss to Burnley at Craven Cottage. Maja was a second-half substitute and was one of the four players of Nigerian descent that played for the Cottagers last night. However, Maja could still yet be relegated with Bordeaux in the French Ligue 1. The Super Eagles star played for the club in the first half of the season before joining Fulham on a loan deal till the end of the season. Les Girondins are just two points above the final relegation spot with two games to play.  Jean-Louis Gasset’s men take on Lens on the penultimate weekend before travelling to Reims on the last day. Failure to pick the maximum points could be costly for Bordeaux, and that could see Maja get relegated for the second time this seaso...

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has reiterated his resolve to continue to render help to one-leg Nigeria sachet (pure) water seller, Mary Daniel. According to Bestchoicesports.com.ng, the Napoli attacker said that he would buy the prosthesis to help her work normal again. The former Lille of France forward is far from being done in helping the lady Daniel, a 27-year-old amputee hawker with one-leg choosing to sell water in the ever busy and dangerous Lagos traffic Osimhen who had earlier donated undisclosed sum of money in April to the lady said he would continue to help her until she is comfortable and one of the ways to make her comfortable is to get her an artificial leg. “That was not my last time helping her. I will continue assisting her until she is very comfortable around people. Osimhen in April, through a representative donated undisclosed sum to Mary, “The next plan is to get a new artificial leg, she needs to walk the streets like me and like everyone else. We need the...