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Nottingham Forest dipping into the French league to get this 8-goal starlet would be a coup
Why Nottingham Forest should move for Ibrahim Sissoko in January
According to claims from French media outlet Foot Mercato via Sport Witness, as relayed by the Nottinghamshire Live, Nottingham Forest have been credited with an interest in striker Ibrahim Sissoko, who currently plies his trade with FC Chamois Niort in the French second-tier.
Leeds United have also been named among the potential suitors for the 24-year-old, who has caught the eye of several clubs with his rich vein of form in Ligue 2 this term. (Foot Mercato via Sport Witness h/t Nottinghamshire Live)
The Frenchman becomes the latest striker to be linked with a move to the City Ground ahead of the mid-season trading period in January, with manager Sabri Lamouchi’s willingness to bolster his attack with in a new centre-forward in the upcoming transfer window well-documented.
Newcastle United hitman Dwight Gayle, Guillaume Hoarau, as well as forgotten Crystal Palace man Connor Wickham, have emerged as potential targets for the two-time European champions in recent weeks and now Sissoko has also joined the list.
Born in Creteil, a suburb of Paris, to parents of Malian descent, Ibrahim Sissoko rose through the youth ranks of fourth-tier side L’Entente SSG and impressed in the Championat National before going on to feature for the likes of Epinal and Beziers.
Sissoko won promotion to the French second-tier with Beziers in 2017-18, bagging 8 goals and 3 assists in 24 appearances in the process. That paved the way for a move to promotion-chasers Lorient midway through the following campaign but a lack of game time forced him to return to his former club on loan.
The 24-year-old moved on to join Niort in Ligue 2 this past summer and he appears to have settled down well at the Stade Rene Gaillard, scoring 8 goals and setting up another in 14 league appearances till date.
To put thigs into perspective, Nottingham Forest certainly need a new striker to provide cover and competition for first-choice Lewis Grabban and Ibrahim Sissoko looks like a decent option for the Reds given his recent impressive run of form in Ligue 2.
The French second-tier has proven itself to be a rich source of burgeoning young talents for the English clubs, considering the fact that the likes of Said Benrahma, Riyad Mahrez, Matteo Guendouzi and N’Golo Kante all graced that level before eventually making the step to the Premier League or the EFL Championship.
To that end, Ibrahim Sissoko has only just established himself as a force to reckon with in Ligue 2 but Forest’s links with the 24-year-old mean that they could well be on their way to uncovering yet another hidden gem from that league.
Forest missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on the automatic promotion spots after being held to a 2-2 draw away at Millwall, before following that up with a draw against Middlesbrough last night.
Lamouchi made radical changes to his starting eleven for the game against Millwall, including a change in formation to a back-three that saw Sammy Ameobi and Wolves loanee Rafa Mir start up top in place of Grabban.
However, the Reds’ lack of goalscoring pedigree beyond Grabban was once again on display, as Mir and Ameobi both failed to make much of an impact in the first-half before Lamouchi was forced to introduce Grabban after the interval.
The 31-year-old took his goal tally for the season up to 10 in the Championship with a well-taken brace, giving Forest the lead in the 88th minute before an injury-time equaliser from Aiden O’Brien denied Lamouchi’s side the chance to move further up the table.
Hence, the latest 2-2 draw at The Den comes as yet another reminder that Forest desperately need to add some much-needed depth to their striking options, bearing in mind that an injury to Grabban during the second half of the campaign could prove to be detrimental to their hopes of making a dream return to the Premier League after more than two decades.
Verdict
Sissoko’s lack of previous experience in England makes him a gamble for Forest but he could well solve a nagging issue for the Reds if he manages to make an immediate impact by replicating his goalscoring form in the Championship.
It is worth a reminder that Lamouchi has got a good knowledge of the French market and the likes of Samba Sow and Brice Samba also came through the door at the City Ground as little-known prospects this past summer before establishing themselves as first-team mainstays.
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All in all, Ibrahim Sissoko looks like a risk worth taking for Nottingham Forest in January.
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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