Football News: Review Of The Day 18th May 2019
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Review of the Day
Contracts
Partick Thistle midfielder Joe Cardle has been given a one year extension.
Also in Scotland Arbroath keeper Darren Jamieson has signed a new one year deal.
Chris Brunt has picked up a one year contract extension with West Bromwich Albion after he played enough times to trigger a contract clause.
Transfers
Austrian striker Lukas Hinterseer is to leave VfL Bochum on a free transfer.
Max Kruse is leaving Werder Bremen on a free transfer in the summer.
Eintracht Frankfurt are spending over £5m on Serbian midfielder Filip Kostic from Hamburg.
West Bromwich Albion are releasing 5 players, for now at least, but have told them they could get offered new deals when a new manager is in place. For now Gareth Barry, James Morrison, Boaz Myhill, Tyrone Mears and Wes Hoolahan are leaving.
Harry Smith is signing for Northampton Town for an undisclosed fee from Macclesfield Town.
Swans Offer Potter New Deal
Despite having two years left on his current deal, manager Graham Potter has been offered a new contract with Swansea City as they look to stave off interest from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Swans are still struggling financially, but have been impressed with Potter's work despite losing whole swathes of players last summer, including all but one first team defender.
Pulis Leaves Boro
Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis has left the club after failing to win a return to the Premier League. Chairman Steve Gibson said: "I'd like to thank Tony for his hard work and commitment over the past 18 months. He has been a joy to work with and a complete gentleman. Two years ago we invested heavily in the squad in terms of transfer fees and salaries in an attempt to regain our Premier League status. This happened before Tony's arrival. Over the past 18 months Tony has been proactive, not only in the ambition to win football matches and promotion to the Premier League, but also in addressing our financial position in order to comply and respect the Championship fair play criteria. He has ensured that the club is stable and strong for the future. He leaves us in excellent condition."
Cazorla Gets Spain Recall
The former Arsenal midfielder, now with Villareal, Santi Cazorla has earned a Spain recall for the first time since 2015.
Spain squad:
Goalkeepers: David de Gea (Manchester United), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea), Pau Lopez (Real Betis).
Defenders: Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Mario Hermoso (Espanyol), Diego Llorente (Real Sociedad), Inigo Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Sergi Roberto (Barcelona), Jose Gaya (Valencia), Jesus Navas (Sevilla).
Midfielders: Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Rodrigo Hernandez (Atletico Madrid), Dani Parejo (Valencia), Isco (Real Madrid), Fabian Ruiz (Napoli), Santi Cazorla (Villarreal).
Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Iago Aspas (Celta), Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid).
Allegri To Leave Juve
Despite just days ago saying he was 'amused' by rumours he would leave Italian champions Juventus, Massimiliano Allegri is to leave in the summer. Juventus still have two league games this season but clinched the title a while back, Juve's 8th in a row.
Brazil Name Copa America Squad
Ajax winger David Neres has made Brazil's squad for the Copa America in the summer.
Brazil Squad:
Goalkeepers: Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Ederson (Manchester City), Cassio Ramos (Corinthians)
Defenders: Dani Alves (PSG), Fagner (Corinthians), Alex Sandro (Juventus), Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid), Miranda (Inter Milan), Thiago Silva (PSG), Marquinhos (PSG), Eder Militao (Porto)
Midfielders: Casemiro (Real Madrid), Arthur (Barcelona), Fernandinho (Manchester City), Allan (Napoli), Lucas Paqueta (AC Milan), Coutinho (Barcelona), Neymar (PSG)
Forwards: Everton (Gremio), David Neres (Ajax), Richarlison (Everton), Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City)
Zlatan Given 2 Game Ban
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been given a 2 match ban from Major League Soccer games for grabbing New York City FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson by the neck. Zlatan grabbed Johnson after missing an opportunity to score and both players were booked at the time.
Written by Tris Burke May 18 2019 06:12:08
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