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Report: Arsenal interested in experienced Premier League left-back
Arsenal are monitoring the contract situation of Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand as per a report from Standard Sport. The north London side recently sanctioned the loan exit of Sead Kolasinac to Schalke 04 and it is unclear whether he will be re-integrated into the squad in the summer. With his departure, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Bukayo Saka, who has played in an attacking role this term, are the back-up options for regular left-back Kieran Tierney. Maitland-Niles has recently got his chance when Tierney has been unavailable, but he has struggled to deliver quality crosses into the box which is justified. The England international is a central midfielder by trade, but he has barely played in the position during his senior career with the Gunners. Arteta recently hinted that the club c...
‘Done’: Popular pundit claims Tottenham man will move to PL rival in the summer
Former Liverpool player turned popular football pundit Don Hutchison has claimed that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane will join Manchester City in the summer. Kane is arguably one of the best strikers in world football at the moment, and the England skipper is enjoying a rich vein of form under Jose Mourinho. The 27-year-old is at the peak of his career, and heavyweight clubs are expected to register an interest in him. Hutchison has made a bold claim that not only Pep Guardiola’s side are keen to sign him, but the Citizens have a deal in place already. The Premier League TV pundit made the claim when he was responding to an answer from a fan who asked him about whether the Liverpool front three is to blame following the Reds defeat against Burnley last night. Maybe time to look for a...
Report: West Ham in contact with Barcelona over January move for 24y/o
According to ESPN, West Ham United have sounded out a move for Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo as manager David Moyes looks to bolster his defence this month. Arthur Masuaku is currently out injured, leaving Aaron Cresswell as the only available option in the position for the Hammers. Firpo is keen to leave Barca after struggling for playing opportunities this term, and the Spanish giants are open to letting him leave if a replacement can be brought in. AC Milan are also interested in recruiting the services of the 24-year-old, but they are only keen on a loan deal. However, West Ham could be willing to sign him permanently, but they might have to part with a fee close to the £18 million Barca paid for his signature in the summer of 2019. Sportslens View Firpo played 21 times across the L...
Report: Euro giants eye move to sign £110k-per-week Arsenal star
According to reports from Calciomercato, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are interested in signing Hector Bellerin from Arsenal in the summer. Bellerin is a key player for Arsenal. The Spanish right-back has made 16 appearances in the Premier League this season and bagged two assists. The 25-year-old defender left Barcelona to join the Gunners in 2011, and the Catalan giants are now keen to get him back at the club. The report claims that Barcelona are not alone in the race for Bellerin’s signature. PSG, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, are also interested in him. Sportslens View Bellerin, who is on £110k-per-week wages at the club, has a contract at the club until 2023. Arsenal are as such under no pressure to sell him, and they should try to do everything to keep him at the c...
Report: Everton have opened talks with Euro giants to sign highly rated attacker
Everton are looking to sign the Bayern Munich attacker Joshua Zirkzee. The 19-year-old is highly rated at the German club and Everton are looking to snap him up this month. According to Max Bielefeld from Sky Sports, Everton are currently locked in talks with the German champions regarding the transfer of the youngster and the two clubs are discussing a loan deal with an obligation to buy. It will be interesting to see if Everton agree to pay the asking price for Zirkzee. The report from Sky Sports claims that Bayern are demanding a fee of over €10 million for the youngster and the transaction will not be easy for Everton. Sky sources: Talks between @Everton and @FCBayern ongoing for a transfer of Joshua Zirkzee. Loan with obligation to buy (10m€+) is being discussed. Financially not an ea...
Report: Tottenham keen on 23-yr-old playmaker, but face competition from Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool have been linked with the Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella. The midfielder has a contract with the Italian club until the summer of 2024 and Calciomercato claims that the two English clubs are keeping tabs on him. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder is highly rated in Italy and he could prove to be a quality addition to both Premier League teams. SL View: Solution to Liverpool’s attacking problems or Dele Alli’s replacement? Liverpool are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements and someone like Barella could improve them going forward. The Reds have failed to find the net in their last three league games and they have struggled to create clear-cut chances as well. The midfielder has picked up two goals and six assists in all competitions for Inte...
Report: Talks at very advanced stage as Hammers target edges closer to Villa move
According to le10sport, Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson is edging closer to joining Aston Villa, with talks now at a very advanced stage after Dean Smith’s side made a swift move to complete a deal in recent hours. The Frenchman is expected to cost Villa a fee between the range of £13-18 million, and the Ligue 1 outfit will use it to finance the arrival of Arkadiusz Krystian from Napoli. Sanson has been a long-term target of Villa, and he has also been courted by several Premier League clubs. West Ham United and Arsenal have been linked with the midfielder, but it appears that he is moving to Villa Park instead, and a move could be wrapped up in the coming days. Sportslens View The Hammers reportedly proposed a swap deal that will see Manuel Lanzini move in the opposite direction, but t...
‘Boss player’, ‘absolute class’: Some Everton fans excited after hearing latest transfer update
Many Everton fans feel that Tariq Lamptey would be a fantastic addition to Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Everton are one of the clubs who remain a keen admirer of the Brighton and Hove Albion right-back. The 20-year-old has signed a new four-and-a-half-year deal at the club. However, it hasn’t put his suitors off, with Everton, Manchester City and Arsenal keeping tabs on his situation. The report claims that Lamptey, who joined the Seagulls from Chelsea on a three-and-a-half-year deal last January, is open to a new challenge. Brighton are 16th in the Premier League, five points above the relegation zone, and should they drop down, Lamptey could become an easy target. Many Everton fans have praised the youngster with one even saying he s...
Mesut Ozil sends message to Arsenal ahead of Newcastle United game
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is edging closer to joining Fenerbahce having flown into Turkey and passed his medical over the weekend. 💛💙 pic.twitter.com/xqIFrr9Iwb — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) January 17, 2021 The World Cup winner was left out of the Gunners’ Premier League and Europa League squads at the beginning of the season, and he is now set to leave North London permanently with five months still left on his contract. While Ozil is no longer playing for Arsenal, he remains a huge fan, and he has sent this message to the team ahead of tonight’s clash against Newcastle United: Whether I am here or not I will always support my Gunners 👍🏼😉 Good luck tonight! 🙌🏼 #YaGunnersYa #COYG #ARSNEW — Mesut Özil (@MesutOzil1088) January 18, ...
‘Let’s see’: Gregg Evans provides latest Aston Villa transfer update
According to Gregg Evans of The Athletic, Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane will leave the club in the January transfer window. The report claims that AFC Bournemouth have joined the race to sign the 29-year-old midfielder. TeamTalk reported yesterday that Championship clubs – Swansea City and Middlesbrough – have joined the race to sign the midfielder as well. Bournemouth have shown serious interest in signing Hourihane and the Cherries will consider offering the option of a permanent deal if they secure promotion. Earlier today, Sky Sports have reported that Bournemouth have agreed a short-term deal with former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. The former West Ham midfielder expects to sign the deal in the next 24 hours. Bournemouth already have loads of central midfielders, an...
AC Milan join race for Barcelona’s Junior Firpo
AC Milan have become the latest club to show interest in Barcelona defender Junior Firpo, according to ESPN. Firpo joined Barcelona in the summer transfer window of 2019 after two seasons in Real Betis’ first team. Since then, he has struggled to nail down a spot in the starting XI, finding himself stuck behind Jordi Alba in the pecking order. Firpo’s time at Barcelona hasn’t gone as hoped It was hoped that the 24-year-old would be Alba’s long-term replacement, given that the former Valencia man is now in his 30s. However, this has not materialised, and he has since begun to seek a move away from the Camp Nou. Now ESPN are reporting that Serie A table-toppers AC Milan could set him free from his time at Barcelona. Stefano Pioli’s men have been flying this season. They currently sit at the ...
Report claims club’s asking price for 24-year-old after West Ham made offer
Argentine club River Plate are demanding a fee of around €12-13 million, roughly £11.5million, for defender Gonzalo Montiel who is being reportedly targeted by West Ham United this month. Montiel has dazzled for River Plate this season and he has been attracting interest from a host of top European clubs. At the same time, the offers that are coming in for him are ‘not fair’, claims TYC Sports. The 24-year-old has been one of River’s best players, but he is keen to move on and test himself at top leagues in Europe. Earlier this month, El Intransigente claimed that West Ham, Lyon, Roma and Bologna have all made offers for Montiel. His contract is expiring in the summer, but the player wants to leave this month. Sportslens View It seems there’s a real battle going on for Monti...
