Tag: Saido Berahino

West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City predictions and betting tips

Vyom Chaudhary

Can West Bromwich Albion continue their fairy-tale start to the season when they host Stoke City at the Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon? The Baggies have won their opening two fixtures, and currently sit joint-top of the league table. They are one of the three sides to have maintained a perfect record this season and are yet to concede a goal. Baggies started the season with a 1-0 home win against Bournemouth, and last weekend they repeated the same scoreline at Burnley. Tony Pulis’ men also registered a 3-1 League Cup…

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Stoke City fans are split on reported Saido Berahino deal

Vincent Van Genechten

Stoke City are on the verge of landing striker Saido Berahino from West Bromwich Albion in a £16 million deal, according to The Sunday People. The 22-year-old will sign a long-term contract at the bet365 Stadium and reportedly get a £70,000-a-week deal. On Twitter, a bunch of Potters’ fans were excited about the arrival of Berahino: And if we get berahino 💥💥💥💥💥💥 — Jack Rawlings (@jackscfc100) 26 juni 2016 Would love Berahino at Stoke — Jack Hurlstone (@_barneyrubble) 26 juni 2016 What a start to the window signing Berahino and Arnie on…

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Arsenal vs West Brom – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Arsenal are now facing an inexplicable battle to ensure a top four finish, and their latest test sees them take on a West Bromwich Albion side that has taken only one point from their last four Premier League outings. It must be incredibly frustrating to be an Arsenal supporter at this moment in time. Their team continues to flatter to deceive and lack the killer instinct to be in the title reckoning, while the sight of bitter rivals Tottenham lying above them in the table and showing all the characteristics…

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West Brom vs Norwich – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

West Bromwich Albion will be attempting to make it four wins from five Premier League games as they take on a lowly Norwich City side desperate for its first three-point haul since the beginning of January. The impressive sequence for the Baggies has raised hopes that they could achieve a top-half finish for the first time in three years, and it has coincided with the return of Saido Berahino to the fold after months on the sidelines as a result of his desire to leave. The striker brings an extra dimension to…

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Leicester vs West Brom – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

After their late heroics at the weekend, Leicester City will hope to remain ahead of the rest by claiming victory at home to West Bromwich Albion, who are now well clear of danger. The match against Norwich City on Saturday was a new test for the leaders, who have been used to seeing opposition teams come on to them, which has given them the opportunity to counter-attack in such devastating fashion. That has been the blueprint of their success this term, but Norwich decided to come to the King Power…

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Newcastle vs West Brom – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Currently two points adrift of safety, Newcastle United will be hoping to boost their Premier League survival hopes with a win over West Bromwich Albion, whose fears will increase should they lose on Tyneside. There have been some positive signs coming from Newcastle in recent weeks both in terms of their efforts on the pitch and their dealings during the January transfer window, but they took something of a step back in midweek as they suffered an eventually heavy defeat away to Everton. While it was only two late penalties…

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Newcastle sign striker and still interested in Baggies star

David Nugent

Relegation-threatened Newcastle have added to their attacking options by signing Senegalese striker Seydou Doumbia on-loan for the rest of the season from Serie A club Roma, according to the BBC. The Magpies are also reportedly looking into signing West Brom striker Saido Berahino. The 28-year-old made his name in European football at Russian giants CSKA Moscow, scoring a very creditable 66 goals in 108 league appearances for CSKA. Doumbia only moved to Italy in the winter transfer window in 2015, but failed to settle in the eternal city. The Magpies…

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Chelsea considering four strikers to strengthen squad

Vincent Van Genechten

Chelsea have settled on a reported four-man shortlist of strikers they could look to sign in January, as reported by different news outlets, among them The Times. Manager Guus Hiddink recently conceded that The Blues are short of depth up front. At the moment, the Dutchman’s only fit options are Diego Costa and Loic Remy, which is a deep concern. Accoring to The Times’ Matt Hughes, the defending Premier League champions are “considering making bids” for Atletico Madrid’s Jackson Martinez, Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy and West Bromwich Albion’s Saido Berahino. Chelsea are also looking at…

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West Brom vs Arsenal – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Arsenal will be looking to take their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven games by claiming a fourth successive win over West Bromwich Albion, who are keen to improve their home record. The West Midlands club have won just one of their six matches on their own turf, conceding three in each of their four defeats. Their defensive record on the road is decidedly better, but that counted for little in their last match at Manchester United as a determined rearguard action was unable to hold out for any…

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Tottenham monitor Gent striker Laurent Depoitre

Steve Green

Tottenham are said to be keeping tabs on Gent front man Laurent Depoitre as they continue to look for a new striker ahead of the January transfer window, the Daily Telegraph reports. Spurs will likely make a second move for West Brom striker Saido Berahino after failing with a late bid for his services over the summer, but are lining up a number of alternative targets just in case they are unsuccessful again (via Telegraph). And one of those names on Mauricio Pochettino’s list is said to be Depoitre, who…

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Aston Villa vs West Brom – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Aston Villa will be desperate to bounce back from the dejection of their miraculous defeat at Leicester City as they play host to West Bromwich Albion in the second of three consecutive Midlands derbies for Tim Sherwood’s side. The former Tottenham boss could not contain his disappointment and disbelief as his side contrived to throw away a two-goal lead to come away from the King Power Stadium with nothing on Sunday. It had been going so well, with the dynamism of attacking midfield trio Carles Gil, Jack Grealish and Scott Sinclair…

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West Brom vs Southampton – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Two sides who will be aiming to follow up their first wins of the season with another three points meet at the Hawthorns, as West Bromwich Albion entertain Ronald Koeman’s Southampton. A nervy Baggies side were given a massive helping hand by Stoke City last time out, seeing two opponents sent off before edging to victory through Salomon Rondon’s first goal since his record £12m signing. The Venezuelan already appears to be money well spent, providing a physical though dynamic presence in attack, showing no shortage of nice touches and glimpses…

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Tottenham target Saido Berahino to be offered new deal to prevent strike action

Jordan Harris

West Brom are preparing to offer Saido Berahino a new deal in an attempt to prevent the striker from going on strike, according to the Metro. The England under-21 international has missed the Baggies’ last two Premier League games – including the narrow defeat to Chelsea – due to the speculation linking him with a move to Tottenham, the Metro report. And after a deal with Spurs fell through, Berahino tweeted to say that he would never play for chairman Jeremy Peace again, and hinted that he had been treated…

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Saido Berahino vows to never play for West Brom again as fourth Tottenham bid is rejected

Jordan Harris

Saido Berahino has sensationally claimed that he will never play for West Brom again, after the Baggies rejected a fourth bid for the striker from Tottenham, according to BBC Sport. The 22-year-old has clearly been earmarked by Mauricio Pochettino as a potential partner for Harry Kane, as Sky Sports News HQ revealed that the White Hart Lane outfit have made two bids for the forward on deadline day. BREAKING: Sky Sources: Tottenham make fourth bid for West Brom forward Saido Berahino after having 3rd bid rejected. #SkyDeadlineDay #SSNHQ — Sky…

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Stoke vs West Brom – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Saturday will be a big day for Tony Pulis as he returns to the Britannia Stadium for the first time since being let go by Stoke City in 2013, hoping to mastermind current club West Bromwich Albion’s first victory of the season. The hosts are also winless, but have followed a disappointing opening loss to Liverpool with two respectable away draws. The game at Norwich City last time out was very much a case of having to hold on, and they had goalkeeper Jack Butland to thank for preserving a…

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Man United news: John Stones swap deal planned, and £73.4m available to spend on striker

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: The Red Devils are hoping that they will be able to convince Everton to let John Stones move to Old Trafford by offering a swap deal, according to the Metro. Louis van Gaal is willing to let Phil Jones head to Goodison Park in exchange for the 21-year-old. Van Gaal’s hopes of landing a new striker have received a major boost, after the Metro reported that the United hierarchy are willing to provide £73.4m to get a new goalscorer before Tuesday’s deadline.…

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England u21 boss fears John Stones and Saido Berahino will ruin careers with moves to Chelsea and Spurs

Steve Green

England under-21 manager Gareth Southgate has apparently warned young players John Stones and Saido Berahino that they would not only be risking their international careers but their Premier League careers by making moves to Chelsea and Tottenham respectively, the Daily Mirror reports. The young pair have both put in transfer requests with their current sides in order to push through switches to big London clubs, and Southgate is concerned that leaving at this stage could hamper their development. It is already clear that the speculation is having an effect with…

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Tottenham prepare second Saido Berahino bid while talks held over Crystal Palace star

Jordan Harris

Tottenham are well on their way to securing two more signings before the transfer window closes, after reports suggested that progress was being made in their attempts to bring Saido Berahino and Yannick Bolasie to White Hart Lane. According to the Daily Express, Mauricio Pochettino’s men have already had a bid rejected by West Brom for their striker. However, Spurs plan to make an improved £21m offer. And after Tony Pulis confirmed that the 22-year-old had been left out of the matchday squad to face Chelsea at the weekend, as…

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Premier League preview: West Brom vs Chelsea – Mourinho looking to get first win under his belt

Stephen Donovan

Having made a disappointing start to the defence of their title, Chelsea will be desperate to pick up their first win of the season against West Bromwich Albion, another side with just one point from a possible six. The hosts did at least respond to their poor opening showing against Manchester City by keeping a clean sheet and finishing all square away to Watford in their previous match, but it was a performance that lacked inspiration going forward. Indeed, boss Tony Pulis’ decision to change both his centre-backs for the game at Vicarage…

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Tottenham could complete Saido Berahino signing if they offer upwards of £20m

Jordan Harris

Tottenham have not been deterred in their bid to land West Brom striker Saido Berahino, after their first offer was rejected by the Baggies, the Daily Express report. According to the Express, Mauricio Pochettino’s side made a bid of £15m yesterday, but it was turned down by the Hawthorns outfit. And while chairman Jeremy Peace has tried his best to warn the north London side that they do not plan to let their star striker move on, it appears that privately, the club are willing to accept an offer of…

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Tottenham close to completing £20m move for striker after agreeing £100,000 a week contract

Jordan Harris

Tottenham are closing in on completing a £20m move for West Brom forward Saido Berahino, according to the Metro. The England under-21 international will complete his move to White Hart Lane, having agreed a £100,000 a week contract with Mauricio Pochettino’s side, the Metro report. Spurs went into the latter stages of this window knowing that they needed to add to their attacking depth. While Harry Kane enjoyed a sensational season last term, there is no guarantee that he would be able to replicate that same form this time around.…

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West Brom vs Man City – Premier League preview and team news

Stephen Donovan

Manchester City begin their bid to regain the Premier League title with a potentially tricky away trip to the Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion. Tony Pulis wasted little time in stamping his mark on the Baggies after arriving at the turn of the year, turning a side which looked like candidates for relegation into one that ended comfortably in mid-table, well clear of safety. He begins a season in charge of a club for the first time in three years, and his presence alone has ensured that very few…

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Newcastle United consider making club record bid for Saido Berahino

Jordan Harris

Despite already signing Aleksandar Mitrovic, it appears that Steve McClaren is still keen to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new Premier League season. According to the Metro, the Magpies are considering the possibility of making a club record bid for West Brom forward Saido Berahino. Tottenham had appeared to be the England under-21 star’s most likely destination, after the Metro suggested that Mauricio Pochettino wanted to pair Berahino with Harry Kane at White Hart Lane. However, Spurs pulled out of the race to sign the 21-year-old after the…

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Saido Berahino sacks Aidy Ward over actions during Raheem Sterling saga

Jordan Harris

West Brom forward Saido Berahino has reportedly split with his agent, Aidy Ward, after becoming frustrated by the way he handled the transfer situation regarding Raheem Sterling. READ MORE: Liverpool News and Gossip Liverpool close in on move for Real Madrid star Liverpool receive boost as Alexandre Lacazette stalls on new deal According to the Daily Mail, the 21-year-old is no longer working with the controversial agent, with his part in Sterling’s desire to leave Liverpool supposedly the reason for their split. Ward has seemingly become the scapegoat for the…

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Berahino urged to commit future to West Brom

Stephen Donovan

West Bromwich Albion Head Coach Tony Pulis has urged top scorer Saido Berahino to commit his future to the club by signing a new and improved contract, the Birmingham Mail has reported. There is widespread interest in the 21-year-old, who has had a fine season for the Baggies, scoring an impressive 20 Premier League goals including two in Monday’s memorable 3-0 success over champions Chelsea. Europa League hopefuls Liverpool and Tottenham are among the sides especially keen, with bids expected to come in for Berahino when the transfer window opens.…

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