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This £14m star’s return to Stoke City’s first-team picture is a massive boost ahead of Birmingham City clash
Why Stoke City should be happy with the return of Badou Ndiaye
According to the Stoke Sentinel, Stoke City are set to welcome midfielder Badou Ndiaye back in the first-team picture, with the report claiming that the Senegalese international is expected to return to the squad this weekend ahead of the club’s clash against Birmingham City.
The news of Ndiaye’s return surely comes as a massive boost to the Potters after four defeats in their first five fixtures in the Championship. Jones will be looking to turn his team’s fortunes around when they make the trip to St. Andrew’s to face Birmingham City on Saturday.
Despite that, however, Stoke City head into the game against the Blues on the back of a positive result, having registered a penalty-shootout victory over Leeds United in the EFL Cup after losing 3-0 to Marcelo Bielsa’s in the league last week.
Indeed, that was Stoke’s first major scalp of the ongoing campaign and the Potters have every reason to be somewhat buoyed by the victory. And the fans could be in for some more welcome news, with a potential return for Ndiaye this weekend apparently on the cards.
Ndiaye, who made his move to Stoke City from Galatasaray for a fee of £14 million back in January 2018, impressed with his energetic and influential displays in the Premier League, although that wasn’t enough to save the club from relegation.
The 28-year-old spent the last season on loan at Galatasaray, where his consistent run of form in the first-team over the entirety of the campaign helped the Turkish giants win the domestic league.
The Senegalese midfielder looked set for a permanent exit from the bet365 Stadium earlier in the summer after guiding his nation to a runners-up finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, with Sevilla and Fenerbahce touted as potential destinations for the 28-year-old. (h/t Stoke Sentinel)
Surprisingly enough, though, Ndiaye is apparently on the verge of making a comeback into Stoke’s ranks following a loan spell in Turkey and he is set to join Dutch centre-back Bruno Martins-Indi in the squad ahead of the trip to Birmingham City this weekend.
Martins-Indi featured at the back for the Potters in the League Cup game and it would be a pleasant surprise for the fans if Ndiaye makes it to the starting eleven on Saturday.
Truth be told, Ndiaye’s return couldn’t have come at a better time for the club, with the Potters currently languishing rock-bottom of the Championship standings after Round 5 following a dismal start to the ongoing campaign.
The 28-year-old was one of Stoke’s standout performers in the second half of the 2017-18 season in the top-flight and his dynamic style of play, as well as his versatility to play in multiple roles in the midfield, should provide Jones with a lot more cushion while selecting his best eleven.
Ryan Woods has been given the nod over Jordan Cousins more often than not for a starting role at the base of Stoke’s midfield diamond in the Championship but, now that Ndiaye ios back in the picture, one would expect him to stake a claim for a regular starting role over the coming weeks.
The 28-year-old is also capable of providing cover and competition for the likes of Sam Clucas and Joe Allen and Jones might be tempted to rotate the latter with Ndiaye, given the former Liverpool man’s mediocre start to the campaign.
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All in all, Stoke need to get back to winning ways at the earliest and the return of the Senegalese enforcer is definitely a big positive for them.
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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