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‘It’s all about that price tag’: Reliable journalist delivers verdict on 24 y/o Spurs target
The Daily Star has claimed today that Tottenham Hotspur ‘have received a green light in their bid’ to sign Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton in the summer transfer window. The report claimed that Spurs boss Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster the midfield in the summer and has earmarked the Denmark midfielder as a potential option. Mourinho loves holding midfielders who will sit deep and allow others to move forward. And that is why he feels Hojbjerg is the ideal man to take up the same role at Spurs. The former Bayern Munich midfielder has refused to sign a new contract despite ongoing negotiations with Southampton. He will see his deal expire in 2021 and Southampton could be tempted to cash in on him. In a Q/A session, Football London’s Alasdair Gold ...
‘Could change post-takeover’: Chris Waugh sheds light on NUFC interest in £35m player
Newcastle United were interested in signing Boubakary Soumare during the last summer transfer window. The Magpies failed in their attempt to sign the £35 million rated midfielder, despite a bid being accepted for him. The player didn’t want to leave the club at that moment. However, it could all change in the next transfer window. The Chronicle reported earlier this week that Soumare is interested in joining the Tyneside club in the summer transfer window. Chris Waugh, the Athletic journalist, while discussing where Newcastle need to strengthen in the summer transfer window, has claimed that The Magpies were unlikely to move for him this summer, but ‘that could change post-takeover.’ He wrote: “As far as defensive-midfield options go, Newcastle had a £35 million offer a...
Report: Euro club sticking to their asking price on 22 y/o player wanted by Everton
It is an open secret that Everton are looking to sign a central defender in the summer transfer window. Carlo Ancelotti could be looking to offload either of Yerry Mina or Michael Keane, and a top-quality centre-back is needed to replace them. The Toffees have been heavily linked with a move for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, with the Guardian claiming last month that the 22-year-old is poised to become Everton’s first signing under Carlo Ancelotti. Andy Hunter claimed that Everton officials have continued to negotiate a deal for the 22-year-old Brazilian player despite the lockdown situation across the world during the coronavirus pandemic. He added that the Toffees are hopeful that he will move to Goodison Park later in the year. Gabriel’s fee would be in the region of £30m. Howe...
Reliable journalist claims what the would-be NUFC owners are planning to do with Darsley Park
Newcastle United could undergo a massive re-development if the takeover takes place. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) will own 80% of Newcastle, Amanda Staveley and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi will have a 10% share in the club, and the Reuben brothers – Simon and David – will have a 10% stake as well. The potential owners have already agreed to purchase Newcastle United from Mike Ashley for a deal in the region of £300 million. It has been claimed that the fee has been paid already and that everyone is waiting for official confirmation from the Premier League. After a torrid 13-year spell under Mike Ashley, Newcastle United fans are desperate to see a change, even if there are strong cases of objection from outside. George Caulkin has reported in detail, for the Athletic, abou...
Micky Quinn reacts as new report emerges about proposed Newcastle United takeover
Micky Quinn has pondered on Twitter if the proposed Newcastle United takeover will ever go through. The former Newcastle centre-forward asked the question on Twitter while referring to a report from The Daily Mail today. According to the report, some Premier League clubs are not happy with the prospective owners of Newcastle, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Is this @NUFC takeover ever going to happen 🤷♂️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/utYflLCrhu — Mick Quinn (@mickquinn1089) May 17, 2020 Staying patient It must be quite frustrating for the Newcastle fans that the proposed takeover is taking so long. There have been problems, and it seems that the deal will not go through anytime soon. However, the St. James’ Park faithful should stay optimistic and sho...
Report: What Steven Gerrard has been told about midfielder he wants at Rangers
Rangers are interested in signing Liverpool defensive midfielder Pedro Chirivella in the summer transfer window, according to Goal.com. Chirivella is out of contract at Liverpool this summer, and Steven Gerrard’s Rangers reportedly want to secure the services of the 22-year-old on a free transfer. The Reds have offered the youngster a new five-year contract, but the player is undecided over his future, according to the report. According to Goal.com, Rangers have taken a closer look at the Spaniard, with manager Gerrard “receiving glowing reports about the player’s professionalism, training efforts and tactical nous.” Joining Rangers Liverpool are one of the biggest clubs in the world and are a global brand, and one can understand the temptation for any (young) player to say at Anfield. How...
Everton reportedly want £8m winger who considers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang his ‘idol’
According to The Mirror, Everton are interested in signing Denis Bouanga from Saint-Etienne in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that the 25-year-old winger is rated at £8 million by his French club Saint-Etienne. The report has quoted the Ligue 1 outfit’s manager Claude Puel as admitting that he will have to sell the Gabon international this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic hurting the club economically. Stats According to WhoScored, Bouanga made 23 starts and three substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for Saint-Etienne this season, scoring 10 goals and providing three assists in the process. The winger made two starts and three substitute appearances in the Europa League for the French club this campaign, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored. Duri...
‘We will decide’: Agent makes Rangers claim about his player
Rangers are interested in signing Mamadou Fofana from Metz in the summer transfer window, the defender’s agent has told The Scottish Sun. Seku Traore has claimed that Steven Gerrard’s Rangers are looking at the 22-year-old. However, according to Traore, the Gers are not the only club interested in securing the services of the Mali international. Krasnodar, Dynamo Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow are among three clubs in Russia who want to sign the youngster, according to his agent. Traore told The Scottish Sun: “Rangers are looking at Mamadou, but they are not alone. “There are clubs in Russia interested, including Krasnodar, Dynamo Moscow and Lokomotiv Moscow. We will decide this summer what is the best option for him.” Stats According to The Scottish Sun, Metz paid Turkish side Alanyaspo...
‘Would be a very good signing’: NUFC fans react to latest transfer rumour they’ve heard
The best part of being a Newcastle United fan, at the moment, is that you get to hear loads of transfer stories on a daily basis, with new players being linked with a move to Tyneside. Newcastle fans are probably not getting carried away. With the takeover process not yet complete, all these lofty transfer ambitions will look like a bad joke if Mike Ashley still remains in charge of the club. However, with football not being played at the moment, that’s the best one can do – enjoy the transfer gossip. According to reports from The Sun, the Magpies are interested in signing Wilfried Zaha from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window. The report claims that Zaha would come into consideration as Newcastle’s potential target, should the takeov...
Di Marzio makes claim on £89m ‘great player’ Ancelotti wants at Everton
It felt really good yesterday that football is back finally. We don’t know whether we will see the return of the Premier League anytime soon. Till that time, let’s keep engaged with the daily dose of transfer drudgery. And that brings us to Everton’s interest in Kalidou Koulibaly. Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti needs to sign a central defender in the summer – or winter – or whenever, we don’t know yet. The likes of Yerry Mina or Michael Keane could be shown the door and a top-quality defender is needed as a replacement. While the likes of Lille’s Gabriel are being linked, Koulibaly would be one hell of a signing. Ancelotti knows him well from his time in Naples, and therefore the obvious connection. Widely regarded transfer guru Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed that the Toffees shoul...
Report: Everton have made enquiries to sign £27m Arsenal target
According to reports from The Mirror, two Premier League clubs – Arsenal and Everton – are interested in signing Marash Kumbulla. The highly-rated young centre-back has been compared to Italy and Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini. And several European clubs are vying for his signature. The report claims that the likes of Inter Milan and RB Leipzig are also in the race to sign the Hellas Verona defender. According to FC Inter News, all the four aforementioned clubs have made enquiries about Albania international Kumbulla. The 20-year-old centre-back would cost in the region of 30million euros (£27m), and it remains to be seen whether any potential suitor would be willing to pay that sum for him. Kumbulla can also operate as a defensive midfielder and has made 1...
Report claims Newcastle have identified Serie A winger as first post-takeover signing
According to The Sun, Newcastle United want to kick-start their Saudi revolution by signing Inter Milan winger Valentino Lazaro on a permanent basis. The Austria international joined the Magpies on loan till the end of the season in January, and has played five times, scoring once. There is a clause to activate a permanent transfer for £21 million in the deal that brought Lazaro to Newcastle, and the club are in talks with Inter over activating It. The 24-year-old told the club’s official website back in March that he wasn’t sure where he will be spending next season, but that appears to have changed if the latest report is to be believed. Inter are keen to sanction a permanent exit for the Austrian as he isn’t in manager Antonio Conte’s plans going forward, and he has already shown he has...
