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Nottingham Forest signing this 32-year-old Ligue 1 veteran hardly makes any sense
Why Nottingham Forest signing Nicolas Pallois would make little sense
According to claims from French outlet L’Equipe via Sport Witness, as cited by Nottinghamshire Live, Nottingham Forest have been credited with an interest in Nicolas Pallois, who currently plies his trade with Nantes in Ligue 1.
However, as per the report, Nantes are not keen to sanction a mid-season departure for the 32-year-old central defender, who has a contract at the club until the summer of 2022.
The report further adds that Lamouchi has a good knowledge of Pallois’ abilities back from his managerial days in France and he has now set his sights on luring the veteran away from his homeland for the first time in his career.
Pallois, who initially made his mark in the Ligue 1 with Valenciennes, spent three fruitful seasons at Bordeaux and also featured in the Europa League before completing a move to domestic rivals Nantes back in the summer of 2017.
Regarded as a seasoned-campaigner in his homeland, the 32-year-old has clocked up a total of 80 appearances for Nantes in all competitions so far. Pallois has started 17 out of Nantes’ 19 Ligue 1 fixtures this season while also racking up some impressive numbers.
As per whoscored, the centre-back boasts of a pass success rate of 83.8%, including 2.1 aerial duels, 2.3 tackles, 1.7 interceptions, 3.5 clearances and 4.3 long balls per game in the Ligue 1.
With that in mind, however, it is really difficult to understand Nottingham Forest’s links with Nicolas Pallois, given that the Reds are not really crying out for immediate reinforcements at the heart of the defence.
Marshalled by the reliable central defensive pairing of veteran Michael Dawson and academy graduate Joe Worrall, the Reds have only conceded a miserly 23 goals in 22 league fixtures so far this season. They have adequate alternatives in their reserves too.
Summer recruit Chema Rodriguez has found regular minutes hard to come by due to the flourishing partnership of Worrall and Dawson at the back while Tobias Figueiredo has stepped in with some commanding displays whenever called upon by the manager.
Alexander Milosevic recently had his contract mutually terminated after failing to break into Lamouchi’s plans for the ongoing campaign but Forest still have some deadwood in their ranks when it comes to the centre-back department.
Despite being accomplished defenders with plenty of experience, Michael Hefele and Yohan Benalouane are yet to kick a ball this season and Forest would probably need to sell before they bring in another centre-back.
Verdict
Nicolas Pallois is a proven performer in the French top-flight but it’s hard to see how he could possibly fit into Lamouchi’s plans.
Furthermore, Pallois is nearing the autumn of his career at 32. Given that he hasn’t previously played professional football outside of his homeland, there is a possibility that he might struggle to cope with the demands of playing in the highly-competitive atmosphere in England.
It’s important that the Reds weigh up their moves carefully in January and keep themselves away from playing gambles.
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Suffice to say, Nottingham Forest’s interest in Nicolas Pallois seems to have all the makings of a complete disaster 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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