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Well done Pellegrini – Why West Ham have struck gold by signing this 17-year-old Man United prospect
Why West Ham have struck gold with the signing of starlet Mipo Odubeko
According to the Daily Mail, West Ham have completed the signing of former Man United academy prospect Mipo Odubeko, who was a free agent following his departure from Old Trafford earlier in the summer.
The 17-year-old, who bagged as many as 35 goals for United’s U-18 side last campaign, was regarded as one of the hottest emerging prospects in the Red Devils’ academy but he turned down the opportunity to put pen to paper on fresh terms.
The teenager’s availability on a free transfer had put a number of foreign clubs like Bayern Munich and Genoa on red alert but West Ham eventually managed to beat off competition to bring Mipo Odubeko to East London. (h/t Daily Mail)
Born in Tallaght, Ireland, to parents of Nigerian descent, Odubeko moved to England in 2015 and chose to join Man United over their cross-town rivals Man City. The highly-rated starlet has already featured for Republic of Ireland’s U-17 side but he remains eligible to represent Nigeria at the senior level.
Ideally, Odubeko would have expected to make progress to the U-23 level this term after proving his credentials for Man United’s U-18s last season.
However, as per the report, the 17-year-old is likely to initially start training with the U-18 side in East London, given that he was without a club during pre-season and would definitely need some time to get his fitness levels up to the mark.
The new recruit, though, could face stiff competition for places up top in Mark Phillips’ U-18 ranks, with the likes of Sebastian Nebyla and Veron Parks already sharing 9 goals between them in the U-18 Premier League.
To put things into perspective, West Ham already have a number of up and coming academy talents like Grady Diangana, Nathan Holland, Conor Coventry, Josh Cullen and Joe Powell staking a claim for a role in Manuel Pellegrini’s team and Mipo Odubeko looks like yet another fantastic addition to the existing pool of burgeoning young talents in East London.
West Ham’s widely-acclaimed youth system has blooded numerous England internationals over the years, with Declan Rice being the latest academy gem to make a big impression on the first-team.
Diangana, too, enjoyed a lot of involvement last season and Pellegrini has shown that he is not afraid to give the youngsters a chance if they are good enough to do a job.
Verdict
Mipo Odubeko is only 17 and still very much in his formative years as a footballer but early signs suggest that he has all it takes to evolve into a top-quality professional in the years to come and the Hammers could have a gem on their hands in the future if he goes on to fulfil his promise.
There are plenty of stages still left in his development curve, which includes making a transition to the U-23s and then moving out on loan to some Football League club in order to gain professional exposure before he is ready to make the jump up to the Premier League.
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That he racked up such impressive numbers in front of goal for United’s U-18s last season is definitely a mark of rapid progress and Odubeko will be keen to show his new employers what he is capable of.
All in all, West Ham snapping up Mipo Odubeko is a move that highlights the club’s faith in blooding young talents and one that could go on to pay rich dividends moving forward.
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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