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West Ham would be foolish to not recall this 23-year-old on-loan star to solve ongoing midfield crisis – Agreed?
Why West Ham should consider recalling Josh Cullen from his loan spell
West Ham continued their promising start to the Premier League season, as the Hammers came back from 2-1 down to rescue a point away at Bournemouth on Saturday.
Andriy Yarmolenko’s opener was cancelled out by Joshua King’s equaliser before Callum Wilson put the Cherries in the driver’s seat just after the restart.
Aaron Cresswell’s goal midway through the second half ensured that both the teams shared the spoils but manager Manuel Pellegrini would know that his side clearly had the better chances to grab all three points from a fixture that looked quite tricky on paper.
Having demolished Man United last week, the Hammers were well within their rights to fancy their chances against Bournemouth but, in the end, they only have themselves to blame for failing to capitalise on the numerous chances that they created.
Well, these are the fixtures that West Ham need to win if they are to push on under Pellegrini and break the top-six lock this season and the Hammers will be looking to make amends when they face London rivals Crystal Palace in the Premier League next week.
As a matter of fact, they have a decent run of fixtures to look forward to in the coming weeks, with West Ham set to play Palace, Everton, Sheffield United, Newcastle United and Burnley before welcoming Spurs towards the end of November.
While some of those might not be completely straightforward fixtures, Pellegrini will be hoping for some positive results, especially, with the team that he has got.
However, there are still a few loose ends that the manager should be looking to tie up in January, with the ongoing crisis in central midfield becoming a real concern for the fans.
Declan Rice continued his rich vein of form with yet another commanding display in central midfield against the Cherries alongside veteran Mark Noble, who looked well below-par his usual high standards.
However, it would be a cardinal sin to point a finger at the 32-year-old for just one mediocre performance, given that he has been quite brilliant for the Hammers this term.
Truth be told, it is unfair to expect Noble to play with the same high tempo week in, week out at this stage of his career, with the club’s lack of depth in central midfield becoming quite ridiculous these days.
Central midfield is one area where every team needs adequate depth and West Ham have been found wanting in that regard, with Jack Wilshere turning into a liability due to his recurrent injuries and Carlos Sanchez clearly past his prime at the age of 33.
Of course, the easiest way out for West Ham would be to invest heavily in a new holding midfielder in January and while it might be an unfamiliar opinion, recalling academy prospect Josh Cullen from his loan spell could work wonders for the Hammers and, that too, without spending any money.
The 23-year-old, who is currently on loan at Charlton Athletic in the Championship has quickly established himself as one of the mainstays of the Addicks’ midfield under Lee Bowyer.
A tenacious midfielder with a lot of stamina and high work-rate, Cullen has caught the eye at The Valley with his range of passing, intelligent distribution, as well as his ability to break up the play and contribute equally to both attack and defence.
The academy youngster, who has had loan stints at Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers in the previous years, has found himself on the fringes of the Hammers’ first-team for a number of years now and it is high time for Pellegrini to accommodate him in his plans.
The 23-year-old is very much a player in the mould of Mark Noble but he needs to get a fair crack of the whip from the manager to prove his credentials in the Premier League.
Josh Cullen recently impressed on his senior international debut for the Republic of Ireland during the international break, which is indicative of the fact that he is definitely ready to make the transition.
The Irishman is definitely capable of making an impact and West Ham would probably save themselves millions of pounds in the transfer market should he manage to establish himself under Pellegrini.
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With that in mind, West Ham should not hesitate to bring Cullen back to the club from his loan spell in January and it is not difficult to see why his arrival would solve a nagging issue in a key area of the pitch for the Hammers.
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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