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Bidwell gets 7/10 but who gets 2/10? – An in-depth look at how Swansea City’s new signings have fared so far
How the new signings at Swansea City have fared thus far
With the transfer window finally closed, the first international break of the new campaign in around the corner and current Championship pace-setters Swansea City should be more than happy with how things have panned out for them in opening few weeks.
Having won four of their first five league games, Swansea headed into the top-of-the-table clash against Leeds United brimming with confidence and a tense 90 minutes at Elland Road saw Steve Cooper’s side claim all three points with a 1-0 victory, thus heading into the international break atop the standings.
Indeed, the Swans have taken everybody by surprise with what has been their best start to a season in 41 years and, going by what we have seen from them thus far, there is every chance that the Welsh outfit might make an unlikely surge for promotion this term if they continue to rack up such impressive performances in the coming months.
Having lost last season’s attacking mainstays, Daniel James and Oliver McBurnie, to Man United and Sheffield United earlier in the summer, as well as manager Graham Potter, who departed the Liberty Stadium take up the job at Brighton, Swansea were tipped for mid-table obscurity in the Championship.
However, the Swans have silenced their critics with a blistering start to the season and, while a lot of credit should go to Cooper’s man-management and tactical nous, it is definitely worth looking at how their new signings have fared thus far.
1. Jake Bidwell (7/10)
The 26-year-old left-back became Cooper’s first signing of the summer when he made his move to the Liberty Stadium on a free transfer from QPR and the former Everton and Brentford man has enjoyed a solid start to life at his new club.
Bidwell has established himself as one of the mainstays of the backline, starting each of the club’s first six games in the Championship. Calm and composed at the back, the Southport-born defender has also showcased his ability to drive forward, as demonstrated by his assist for Borja Baston’s goal in the 3-2 victory over Preston.
Indeed, Swansea are likely to find themselves at the right end of the table at the end of the season if he continues to prove his worth.
2. Aldo Kalulu (2/10)
The diminutive French attacker was signed on loan from Swiss side Basel but he is yet to hit the ground running at the Liberty Stadium. Kalulu was completely unproductive in the goalless draw at Derby County, while he was hooked at half-time against Preston due to an injury.
The former Ligue 1 star has endured a difficult start to his time in English football and Cooper will be hoping that he can turn his fortunes around in the weeks to follow.
3. Freddie Woodman (7/10)
Signed on loan from Newcastle United in the summer, the England U-21 international has proven himself to be a wonderful addition to the ranks at Swansea.
Having quickly established himself as the first-choice between the sticks at the Liberty Stadium, Woodman has played every minute of the club’s campaign in the Championship so far and few would argue against the fact that he has been one of the standout performers for the Swans.
Woodman’s penalty-save and man-of-the-match display against Derby made him a popular figure amongst the fans, while the young shot-stopper also made some crucial saves in the victories over Preston and QPR.
4. Sam Surridge (6/10)
The talented youngster joined Swansea on loan after struggling for regular minutes at Bournemouth the last term and he has already hit the ground running at his new club, despite largely featuring as a substitute.
Borja Baston’s scintillating form has kept the 21-year-old on the bench more often than not, with his involvement in the league limited to just four cameos from the bench so far.
The starlet did, however, find the net in the triumph over QPR, while also bagging a brace in the emphatic 6-0 victory over Cambridge United in the League Cup. Surridge has already shown strong signs of promise and Cooper can be assured that he is good enough to slot in whenever the need arises.
5. Ben Wilmot (4/10)
The teenage centre-back made his move to the Liberty Stadium on loan from Watford but the form of Joe Rodon and Mike van der Hoorn in central defence hasn’t allowed him to start a game for the Swans in the Championship so far, with the 19-year-old only featuring in the Carabao Cup triumphs over Northampton Town and Cambridge United.
Surely, he would have got more playtime under his belt had it not been for the partnership of Rodon and van der Hoorn at the back but his promising start to the season is definitely an encouraging sign for the Swans.
6. Kristoffer Peterson (4/10)
Signed from Heracles in the summer, the Swedish winger is yet to make a big impact, having only played a couple of cameos from the bench in the Championship thus far.
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He has enjoyed some involvement in the League Cup, though, scoring the opener in the 6-0 rout of Cambridge United.
Cooper hasn’t opted to use him much in the league fixtures but there is surely a lot more to come from the former Liverpool man.
Andriani Michael is a housekeeper known for being the wife of one of the most underrated mid-fielders, Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere. In this article, we will discuss everything about this beautiful couple.
Michael comes from England, and she is known for being the partner of the youngest-ever debutant in the premier league Jack Wilshere. She has achieved many things at a young age. She is the proud wife of Jack Wilshere. There is no information when the duo started dating, but their engagement was done in 2016 and it was revealed to the media as well.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Families
Andriani was born on May 22, 1991, in England, and she is the daughter of Michael, a barber who owns a barbershop in Cockfosters. Nothing much has been disclosed about the rest of her family. She doesn’t share about her family members and we don’t know if she has a brother or sister.
Jack Wilshere was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, on January 1, 1992, to father Andrew Wilshere and mother, Kerry Wilshere. He captained The Priory School football team to Country Cup and District Cup glory from Year 7 to Year 10.
Andriani Michael’s husband, Jack Wilshere
Jack joined the Arsenal academy in October 2001 at the age of nine and rose through the ranks at the age of 15. He was then named captain of the U-16s and made a few appearances for the Under-18s. He has been a successful footballer over the years. Jack Wilshere is now a part of the team Luton Town as a manager.
Wilshere made his first-team debut in 2008 by becoming the youngest ever league debutant at 16 years, 256 days. He is without a club currently and is training with Arsenal’s first team to keep himself fit while looking for a new club. Wilshere has earned many accolades, including the PFA Young Player of the Year and Arsenal’s Player of the Season award.
Jack has played International football for England and has represented the country under-16, under-17, and under-18. And under-21 levels. He is also the 12th youngest debutant in England’s history at just the age of 18.
Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere Kids
Jack was first in a relationship with Lauren Neal and has two kids with her, Archie and Delilah Wilshere, born in 2011 and 2013. He met Andriani in her father’s barbershop after breaking up with his former girlfriend, Lauren.
Jack and Andriani fell in love with each other, and the couple tied the knot in 2017 in a three-day bash in Italy. They gave birth to their first baby Siena Wilshere, the second daughter of Jack, and In February 2020, they welcomed another boy, who has the same name as his father, Jack Wilshere.
Andriani Michael Profession, Career, Net Worth
Andriani is a housekeeper and maintains a shallow profile on the internet, especially on social media. She does have an Instagram, but it is private.
Nothing is disclosed about her professional life, but She and Jack have an estimated net worth of $60 million. Most of their net worth are from Jack Wilshere’s football earnings.
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Celtic dealt major blow in pursuit of Bologna star Aaron Hickey
According to La Nazione (h/t Daily Record), Fiorentina have intensified negotiations with fellow Serie A club Bologna for the signing of Celtic target Aaron Hickey, dealing a blow to the Hoops.
Hickey started out at the academy of Scottish club Heart of Midlothian FC and briefly spent time at Celtic as well before returning to Hearts, where he graduated to the first-team and went on to make 34 senior appearances.
The young left-back, who scored and assisted one goal apiece for his boyhood club, was snapped up by Serie A side Bologna in the summer of last year. Hickey did not feature regularly for the Serie A outfit due to injury problems. Indeed, the 19-year-old featured in just 12 games throughout the 2020/21 season.
But his stock remains high as ever, as Celtic are intent on bringing him back to Scotland this summer. The Hoops, embarking on a new journey under new manager Ange Postecoglou, are looking to bolster their defensive department.
Having decided not to sign Diego Laxalt permanently, Celtic have just Boli Bolingoli and Greg Taylor as options at left-back, with the former unsure of a future after returning from loan. So, signing someone like Hickey, who can make the spot his own for the coming years, would have been a good move.
However, Fiorentina seem to have thrown a spanner in the works for Celtic as the Serie A side have upped their efforts to land the youngster from Bologna. Indeed, it is reported that La Viola have intensified negotiations over a move, although they will have to offer at least €5m to stand a chance of signing the teenager.
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Bologna are in no hurry to sell Hickey and will wait for the highest bid as they look to maximise their profits. It is now up to Celtic to step up in their pursuit of the 19-year-old or risk missing out on him.
Transfer News: Rangers star Glen Kamara wanted by Everton
According to transfer news from Eurosport (h/t Glasgow Live), Premier League club Everton have entered the race to sign Glen Kamara from Scottish champions Rangers this summer.
Kamara started out his youth football in his homeland, Finland, before switching to England in 2011 when he signed for the Southend United academy. A year later, he was snapped up by Premier League giants Arsenal, where he rose through the youth ranks but couldn’t break into the first-team.
After loan spells away at Southend United and Colchester United, Kamara left Arsenal permanently in the summer of 2017, signing for Scottish club Dundee FC. The 25-year-old Finnish midfielder rose to prominence with the club and was picked up by Steven Gerrard’s Rangers in the winter transfer window of 2019.
During his two-and-a-half-year stay at the Ibrox Stadium, Kamara has developed into one of the best midfielders on show in the Scottish Premiership. The Finland star played an integral role in the Gers’ title victory last season as he racked up over 50 appearances in all competitions, scoring and assisting a couple of goals apiece. (h/t Transfermarkt)
However, Kamara’s time at the Ibrox Stadium could be drawing towards a close, with Everton joining a number of other clubs in pursuit of the ex-Arsenal youngster. Indeed, the likes of Watford and Brentford have already shown an interest in the 25-year-old while an unnamed Russian club is also keen, with the Toffees also joining the bandwagon. (h/t Glasgow Live)
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Given how important Kamara has been for Rangers in his time at the club, his potential departure would come as a blow. However, with his contract expiring in two years and with so many teams interested, this also represents the Gers best chance of making good money from his sale, which they can reinvest in the squad.
With a transfer fee of £15m being mentioned, the Light Blues could stand to make a massive profit, having signed him for a measly £50k in 2019.
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