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Southampton recalling £16m star from his loan spell could be the way to avoid relegation – agreed?
Why Southampton should recall Sofiane Boufal in January to avoid relegation
Southampton splashed a club-record £16million in 2016 when they secured the services of Moroccan winger Sofiane Boufal from Lille. Quite clearly, a successful season in Ligue 1 where he registered 11 goals and 4 assists was enough for former Saints manager Mauricio Pellegrino to make a move for the highly-rated attacking sensation.
However, the Moroccan didn’t quite live up to his billing in the Premier League, scoring only 4 goals from 59 appearances over the course of two seasons. He fell out of favour under Mark Hughes in the latter stages of the previous season and was loaned out to La Liga outfit Celta Vigo at the start of the ongoing campaign.
In all honesty, he wasn’t outrightly poor in the Premier League but four goals in two seasons is not what Southampton would have expected from their club-record signing.
Boufal has rediscovered his mojo as an attacking midfielder in his loan stint at Celta Vigo this term, scoring 2 goals and providing an assist in 12 appearances in the La Liga, only 6 of which have been starts.
Granted, he didn’t produce his best football in the Premier League but he did light up the scene with moments of individual brilliance during his brief tenure at St. Mary’s.
His goal against Sunderland in the 2016/17 League Cup where he cut inside from the left and hit the top corner with a sublime finish was voted Southampton’s goal of the season.
That might have been considered by many as a flash in the pan but Boufal repeated the same feat and in a more dramatic manner the following season.
After coming on as an 80th-minute substitute against West Brom last season, Boufal carried the ball from deep inside his own half and drove his way past six defenders with some mesmerising dribbling skills to guide the ball past Ben Foster. It was voted the Premier League Goal of the Season for the 2017/18 campaign.
The 25-year-old showed that he is certainly a very gifted player who is capable of turning the game on its head with moments of sheer brilliance. He might not be one of the best footballers in the world but few would back against him beating the best in the world in terms of dribbling.
Standing at 5ft 8in, Boufal makes good use of his low centre-of-gravity to drive his way past the opposition with excellent body balance and silky dribbling skills. He backs himself to take on the defenders with his skills and is not afraid to shoot from the edge of the box after cutting inside from the left.
Meanwhile, Southampton are in relegation zone, placed 18th on the table. It has been a dismal start to the season for the Saints under Mark Hughes and he has now been sacked from his post.
A lack of firepower in the final third has been the major cause of Southampton’s undoing this season.
Nathan Redmond and Mohamed Elyounoussi have failed to add that much-needed impetus to the attack from the flanks while barren spells in front of the goal from Shane Long and Charlie Austin have rendered the Saints short of options.
Southampton have scored only 12 goals from 14 games in the Premier League, further epitomising the need to call back someone like Boufal.
It would be a gamble for Southampton to recall Boufal from his loan spell given that he didn’t do much in his two seasons at St.Mary’s. However, with the kind of tricks that he has up his sleeve, it would be a gamble worth taking for the club.
Andriani Michael is a housekeeper known for being the wife of one of the most underrated mid-fielders, Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere.
Michael comes from England, and she is known for being the partner of the youngest-ever debutant in the premier league Jack Wilshere.
Andriani Michael Facts
| Birth Place | England |
| Father’s Name | Michael Michael |
| Mother’s Name | NA |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Net Worth (2023) | $59 million |
| Salary (2023) | NA |
| Age | 32 |
| Date of Birth | May 22, 1991 |
| University | NA |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Jack Wilshere |
| Children | 4 Children |
| Social Media | Instagram, |
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.
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.
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.
FAQs about Andriani Michael
| When did Andriani Michael and Jack Wilshere get married? |
| They got married in 2017. |
| What is Andriani doing now? |
| She is Housekeeper |
| How old is Andriani? |
| Andriani is 32 years old |
| Nationality of Andriani? |
| Andriani Michael is an English |
| What is Andriani’s net worth? |
| They have an estimated net worth of $59 million. |
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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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