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Why Wolves should beat Newcastle and Watford to sign Aurelio Buta

According to Birmingham Live, Wolves are interested in a move for Aurelio Buta, who currently plies his trade with Royal Antwerp in the Belgian top-flight. 

However, if Wolves are really serious about getting their hands on the 22-year-old right-back, they would need to fend off interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle and Watford, as well as a host of Championship clubs who are also keeping tabs on his progress. (h/t Birmingham Live)

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Aurelio Buta has represented Portugal at all youth levels from U-16 to U-20 (Getty Images)

Born in Angola, Buta migrated to Portugal as a kid and started his footballing education at lower division clubs Agueda and Beira-Mar before joining Benfica’s youth system in 2011.

Having caught the eye with his development in the club’s academy, the 22-year-old was promoted to the ‘B’ team, where he made 29 appearances.

Having failed to make the grade at his boyhood club, the highly-rated right-back initially joined Royal Antwerp on a season-loan loan deal in 2017 before completing a permanent switch last summer. 

Buta has scored once while setting up another 10 in 54 appearances for Antwerp across all competitions and his burgeoning reputation as modern-day attacking full-back in Belgium hasn’t gone unnoticed, with several Premier League clubs now on red alert. 

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Buta struggled to make the grade at Benfica but his form at Royal Antwerp in Belgium has been quite brilliant (Getty Images)

As per the report, Aurelio Buta, who has a contract at Antwerp until the summer of 2021, is rated at £5million by the Belgian outfit. Given the 22-year-old’s rich vein of form over the past twelve months, he could well be the next big Belgian import to the Premier League. 

Over the years, the Belgian market has proven to be a reliable source of young talents for the Premier League clubs, with the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Christian Benteke, Marouane Fellaini, Wilfred Ndidi and many others establishing themselves as top quality players on the English shores. 

To put things into perspective, Aurelio Buta probably fits the bill for all the aforementioned clubs but Newcastle United could bag a real coup if they manage to beat off competition for his services in January. 

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The 22-year-old, who has accumulated 57 caps for Portugal from U-16 to U-20 level, has been profiled by Birmingham Live as an attacking full-back with the versatility to play as a wing-back and also as an out-and-out winger further up the pitch. 

Those attributes should make him a tailor-made fit for Nuno Santo’s philosophy, which involves using three central defenders with two wing-backs providing width on either side of the pitch. 

As per the report, the manager had stressed on the need to bring in an alternative to Matt Doherty at right wing-back prior to the start of the campaign.

Adama Traore has proven himself to be a useful player in that role but the utility of a specialist recruit cannot be overruled, particularly when the fee involved is expected to be in the region of £5million. 

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Aurelio Buta is regarded as a player with immense potential (Getty Images)

Verdict

Central defence is one area where Wolves need some reinforcements in January following the injury to Willy Boly, while a new creative midfielder and a striker would also fit the bill, with the team now having to cope with the pressure of playing in the Europa League. 

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A new right wing-back might not be a priority but Aurelio Buta seems to be a real talent in the right age bracket and Wolves might be left red-faced if some other club snaps him up for a thrifty fee in the upcoming transfer window and the 22-year-old goes on to flourish elsewhere. 

All in all, more depth in all departments is desirable if Wolves are to build on their newly-found European status and Aurelio Buta looks like a smart option at a reasonable price for the club’s ambitious owners.

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Andriani Michael: Jack Wilshere Wife, net worth, career, kids, and family

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English footballer Jack Wilshere and his wife Andriani Michael

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.

Andriani Michael with her husband Jack Wilshere. (Credits: Instagram)
Andriani Michael with her husband Jack Wilshere. (Credits: Instagram)

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.

Jack Wilshere of England during Soccer Aid for Unicef 2023 at Old Trafford on June 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Jack Wilshere of England during Soccer Aid for Unicef 2023 at Old Trafford on June 11, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

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 Wilshere with his family (Instagram)

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. 

Jack Wilshire of England is seen prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France.  (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Jack Wilshire of England is seen prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 Group B match between England and Wales at Stade Bollaert-Delelis on June 16, 2016 in Lens, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

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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Report: Celtic dealt blow in pursuit of 19-year-old Serie A ace

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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.

Greg Stewart of Rangers vies with Aaron Hickey of Heart of Midlothian during the Ladbrokes Premiership match between Rangers and Hearts at Ibrox Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Getty Images)
Aaron Hickey (L) during his time at Hearts

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.

Ange Postecoglou is the new Celtic manager (GETTY Images)
Ange Postecoglou is the new Celtic manager (GETTY Images)

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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.

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Transfer News: PL side enter race to sign 25-year-old Rangers star

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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.

Glen Kamara during his time at Dundee. (Getty Images)
Glen Kamara during his time at Dundee. (Getty Images)

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)

Glen Kamara in action for Rangers. (Getty Images)
Glen Kamara in action for Rangers. (Getty Images)

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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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