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Why West Ham should reignite their interest in Andreas Samaris
According to a report from the Birmingham Live during the summer transfer window, West Ham were one of the Premier League clubs to have been credited with an interest in Benfica midfielder Andreas Samaris.
The Greek international was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League on a free transfer, with Newcastle United and Wolves also in the race, but a deal failed to materialize and Samaris stayed put at Benfica after putting pen to paper on fresh terms until 2023.
The Hammers went on to complete a deal for striker Sebastien Haller while Spanish playmaker Pablo Fornals also came through the door at the London Stadium for a sizeable fee in the summer.
However, the window passed by without West Ham recruiting a new holding midfielder, something that has often been regarded as a problem area over the last 12 months.
The East Londoners were linked with a host of central midfielders across Europe but in the end, nothing came to fruition and failure to bring in a new player in that department meant that Manuel Pellegrini was going to be light in his options, especially after the departure of Pedro Obiang to Sassoulo.
Declan Rice, who was one of the standout performers for the Hammers last season, has continued his rich vein of form this term as well, while veteran Mark Noble has turned back the clock with some commanding and influential displays.
However, with Noble already on the wrong side of 30, Carlos Sanchez well past his prime and out of contract next summer and Jack Wilshere a regular on the treatment table, one does get the feeling that the Hammers would eventually need to bring in reinforcements to bolster the central midfield area.
With Felipe Anderson, Manuel Lanzini, Haller, Fornals, Andriy Yarmolenko, Michail Antonio and Robert Snodgrass all in the ranks, West Ham are well-stocked with some top-quality attackers and a few able back-ups but the lack of depth in central midfield could prove to be a major stumbling block in their pursuit of European football next season.
To that end, reigniting interest in Benfica’s Andreas Samaris could potentially solve a nagging issue in a key area of the pitch for Pellegrini and with that in mind, the Hammers would do themselves a world of good by going back into the market for his services in January.
West Ham might not be looking to spend too much in the upcoming transfer window after a period of heavy investment over the past 12 months and Samaris is someone who is likely to come well within their budget despite the player signing a new contract with Benfica.
The 30-year-old plied his trade with Panachaikis and Panionios in his homeland earlier in his career and won the domestic title with Olympiacos before making a move to the Portuguese top-flight with heavyweights Benfica in 2014.
Samaris hasn’t always been a regular for Benfica but he has still managed an envious tally of 5 goals and 10 assists in 166 appearances, numbers which are quite respectable for a holding midfielder.
Calm and composed in possession and blessed with a deadly eye for key passes from the deeper areas of the pitch, Samaris is not only adept at breaking up the play and initiating attacks with his intelligent distribution but he also contributes a lot with his work rate and the ability to hold things together in the middle of the park.
Intelligent and fearless, the Benfica star also boasts of Europa League and Champions League experience in his CV, something that a club like West Ham should be looking forward to.
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The 39-cap Greek international might already be 30 but he still has two or three years remaining in his prime and West Ham making a move for him would make sense for a number of reasons.
That said, the Hammers should go back in the market for the veteran’s services in January, as his arrival could hand a massive boost to their European ambitions.
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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