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Why West Ham should make a renewed attempt to sign Gustavo Gomez
According to claims from Paraguayan outlet ABC, West Ham were interested in completing a move for Paraguayan international defender Gustavo Gomez in the summer but the Hammers fell short in their pursuit of the centre-back.
Gomez, who currently plies his trade with Palmeiras in the Brazilian top-flight, was the subject of an €18 million offer from West Ham but the Brazilian giants were unwilling to part ways with their standout performer midway through the campaign for that amount. (h/t ABC)
West Ham went on to make the headlines in the summer with big-money deals for attacking duo, Sebastien Haller and Pablo Fornals, while 18-year-old centre-back Goncalo Cardoso was brought in as a long-term prospect from Portuguese outfit Boavista.
The East Londoners went all out with their transfer kitty to bolster their attack but the window passed by without Manuel Pellegrini managing to recruit fresh faces in other areas of the pitch, most notably in central midfield and at the back, where the Hammers could certainly have done with a bit more depth.
Meanwhile, West Ham have made a reasonable start to their Premier League campaign this term and barring a few slip-ups, Pellegrini should be reasonably happy with what he has seen from his players thus far.
However, if the first couple of months are anything to go by, the Hammers look far too reliant on their well-oiled attacking unit.
With veteran Mark Noble and academy star Declan Rice the only reliable names in central midfield, a new energetic box-to-box midfielder should be a top priority for the Hammers in January, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if Pellegrini chooses to bring in another centre-back to add depth to his defensive ranks.
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The pairing of Issa Diop and Angelo Ogbonna has done pretty well for West Ham at the heart of the defence this term but Pellegrini doesn’t have too many other options, with Fabian Balbuena the only other choice.
Winston Reid hasn’t played for ages and, with Ogbonna also nearing the autumn of his career at 31, bolstering the backline with some fresh blood would definitely be a shrewd piece of business as far as the club’s long-term plans are concerned.
To that end, West Ham making a renewed attempt to sign Gustavo Gomez would certainly make a lot of sense. A compatriot of Balbuena in the Paraguayan international setup, the 26-year-old is about to enter his prime years as a centre-back very soon and he could well be a handsome addition to the squad.
Gustavo Gomez emerged with Libertad in his homeland and rose to prominence with Lanus in Argentina before making a move to Europe with Italian heavyweights AC Milan in 2016. However, an ill-fated spell at the San Siro saw him make only 20 appearances over two seasons before being loaned out to Palmeiras in Brazil.
The 33-cap Paraguayan international eventually made his stay at Palmeiras permanent and was instrumental in the club’s triumphant campaign in the Brazilian Serie A the last term.
Gomez has put all his disappointment behind him following a move back to his own continent but, with West Ham ready to lure him back to Europe, the 26-year-old certainly has a big decision to make.
A physically-commanding centre-back who is also very strong in the air, Gomez is not only adept at thwarting the opposition with his fearless tackling and sound game-reading abilities but he also has the technical skills on the ball to build attacks from the back, something that is likely to make him a good fit for Pellegrini’s system at West Ham.
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West Ham might just have to re-evaluate their offer in order to tempt Palmeiras into selling Gustavo Gomez but the Paraguayan might be well worth the outlay if the Hammers do manage to get a deal over the line in January.
All in all, the 26-year-old certainly looks good enough to make the jump to the Premier League and West Ham should not hesitate to come knocking on the door for his services once again during the mid-season trading period.
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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