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Stoke City’s midfield would be more potent by signing this 24-year-old League One dynamo
Why Josh Laurent could be a good signing for Stoke City
According to The Telegraph (h/t Stoke Sentinel), Stoke City have been credited with an interest in Shrewsbury Town midfielder Josh Laurent, who has caught the eye with a number of impressive displays in the League One this season.
Championship rivals Reading and Cardiff City are also in the race to sign the 24-year-old, who is out of contract at the New Meadow in the summer of 2020. (Telegraph h/t Stoke Sentinel)
As per the report, Martin O’Neill is keen to reshuffle his midfield options during the mid-season trading period and are keeping tabs on Laurent with a view to a potential transfer before the January deadline.
The Leytonstone-born ace has made a total of 28 appearances in all competitions for Shrewsbury Town so far this term, accumulating 4 goals and 4 assists in the process. Laurent has been a key cog in manager Sam Ricketts’ wheel in the third-tier, having started 19 times for the Shrews in League One.
The 24-year-old, who previously had stints at QPR, Brentford and Wigan Athletic, joined Shrewsbury Town back in the summer of 2018 and has since carved out a reputation for himself as a hardworking and versatile central midfielder, registering a decent tally of 8 goals and 10 assists in 79 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Stoke City currently sit 21st in the Championship standings and the Potters need some inspiration to turn the tables heading into a brutal second half of the campaign.
Michael O’Neill has sparked somewhat of a resurgence since taking over the reins from Nathan Jones back in November but Stoke City still have a lot to do if they are to preserve their status as a Championship club.
Badou Ndiaye and Peter Etebo have both been farmed out on loan to Trabzonspor and Getafe respectively while another midfield mainstay, Joe Allen, is closing in on a move back to the Premier League, with David Moyes keen to sign him at West Ham. (h/t Stoke Sentinel)
Regardless of what the future holds for Allen, Stoke’s links with Josh Laurent suggest that the Potters are planning to make a few additions to their midfield cavalry after parting ways with the likes of Etebo and Ndiaye.
The likes of Ryan Woods, Sam Clucas and Jordan Cousins have all played a substantial role under O’Neill but with the manager not showing much faith in Nick Powell and Mark Duffy, it would certainly make sense for the Potters to look at options elsewhere in the winter market.
Verdict
To put things into perspective, Josh Laurent hardly has any Championship experience under his belt but his burgeoning reputation as a good all-round central midfielder in the League One means that it wouldn’t be a bad idea for Stoke City to take a punt on him in January.
As per whoscored, Laurent has averaged 1.8 tackles, 0.9 interceptions, 1.4 shots, 0.7 key passes and 1 dribble per game in the third-tier this term, figures which are decent enough to prove his skill set at both ends of the pitch.
Add to that his work-rate, versatility to play in multiple roles and tenacity, and it’s easy to see why he could be a useful addition to a midfield cavalry that has looked pretty pedestrian at times in the Championship.
Laurent, 24, still has a lot of time to make significant adjustments to his game to make the step up to the second-tier. Given that his contract at Shrewsbury Town expires in 2020, the Potters should try to negotiate a cut-price deal for the midfielder before the January deadline.
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Having said that, Stoke City beating off competition in the race to sign Josh Laurent could be a step in the right direction as O’Neill looks to stamp his authority on the squad with necessary changes during the transfer window.
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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