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Report: Mourinho’s first Spurs signing risks missing out on club’s Europa League squad
According to The Daily Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gedson Fernandes risks missing out on the club’s Europa League squad. Spurs boss Jose Mourinho will name his squad for the European competition today, and with only 17 non-homegrown players allowed in it, the Portuguese faces a decision on who to omit. Third-choice goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga is also expected to miss out after Tottenham could not agree a deal to move him on yesterday. While Mourinho sanctioned a move for Gedson in January, making him his first signing at Spurs, the 21-year-old has struggled to impress, making just one appearance this season. He started just two matches last season, and it remains to be seen whether he can force his way back into contention. Tottenham’s midfield is well-stocked, with Tanguy Ndomb...
Journalist shares outcome of Cuisance’s Marseille medical after Leeds blow
Leeds United were dealt a blow after Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance failed a medical last week. The France youth international landed in Yorkshire on Wednesday for his medical ahead of a move to Elland Road after both clubs agreed a £20 million deal. However, scans turned up an issue with one of his feet, and Leeds pulled the plug on the deal immediately. They performed further assessments and weighed up the risk, but decided against signing Cuisance after mulling the results over and taking advice from head of medicine Rob Price. He returned to Bayern and Marseille made a move despite thinking they had lost him to Leeds. According to Telefoot journalist Julien Maynard, the 21-year-old had his medical with the Ligue 1 outfit today, and everything went well. Tout est OK pour Mich...
Report: Tottenham closing in on surprise move for 27-yr-old PL ace
Tottenham have been linked with quite a few defenders this summer and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in somebody before the transfer window closes later today. According to Football Insider, the London club are now closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. The 27-year-old German defender has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football. In theory, he should prove to be a quality replacement for Jan Vertonghen at Tottenham. Apparently, negotiations between the two clubs are progressing well and Tottenham are looking to complete a big-money deal for the 27-year-old. Spurs tried to sign Milan Skriniar from Italian club Inter Milan but their asking price proved to be a stumblin...
Report: Everton are closing in on the signing of 38-cap international
Everton are closing in on the signing of Robin Olsen from Roma. The Toffees are keen on adding to that position and they have been linked with the likes of Pau Lopez and Sergio Romero as well. As per talksport, Olsen’s move to Everton is close. Paul Joyce from The Times has also confirmed that the Toffees are working on the deal. Everton moving towards a loan deal with Roma for Olsen https://t.co/nNnB0jGo3c — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) October 5, 2020 Apparently, it will be a loan deal. Olsen is expected to compete with Jordan Pickford for the starting berth this season. Pickford has been quite error-prone in the recent seasons and it will be interesting to see if he can improve in the coming weeks. Olsen is 30 and he has plenty of experience. The 38-cap Swedish international could be the id...
Report: Hammers reach agreement to cancel contract of £100k-a-wk midfielder
According to The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg, West Ham United have reached an agreement to cancel the contract of midfielder Jack Wilshere by mutual consent. I am told that West Ham have reached an agreement to cancel Jack Wilshere’s contract by mutual consent #whufc — Jacob Steinberg (@JacobSteinberg) October 5, 2020 The 28-year-old is in the final months of the three-year £100,000-a-week contract he signed when he joined the Hammers from Arsenal in the summer of 2018. Injuries and lack of form have restricted him to just 19 games across all competitions, and he is clearly not in manager David Moyes’ plans going forward. Skint West Ham want to make necessary squad changes this summer and aren’t willing to retain the services of Wilshere any longer. Paying the wages of the midfielder ...
Report: West Ham looking to sign 22-yr-old from their rivals before window closes
West Ham could make a move to sign the Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori before the transfer window closes. According to Football London, Chelsea have five centre backs at their disposal right now and they would like to move one of them on before the deadline. The likes of Silva, Zouma and Rudiger are all ahead of the 22-year-old in the pecking order. Fikayo Tomori is a talented young defender who needs to play regularly in order to continue his development and a move to West Ham United could be ideal for him. Apparently, the London club would be interested in a loan deal until the end of the season. West Ham need to add more defensive depth and a loan deal for the Chelsea defender should prove to be a smart move. If Chelsea are looking to move one of their defenders on before the window clos...
Report: Man Utd considering the possibility of signing 23-yr-old without a medical
Manchester United are being linked with a move for the Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele. According to Diario Sport, Manchester United are now considering the possibility of signing the player without a medical so that the transfer can be completed before the window closes. There is no doubt that Manchester United need to add more quality to their attack and the French winger is a top-class player when he is fit. However, he has had several injury issues over the last few years and signing him without a medical would be a massive gamble. It will be interesting to see whether Manchester United end up signing the player on a permanent deal or a loan deal. A loan move would be a low risk approach as far as Manchester United are concerned and they should look to secure an agreement with the Spa...
‘Delighted to have signed for Spurs’ – Defender confirms move after Chelsea departure
Former Chelsea youth player Marcel Lavinier has joined Tottenham Hotspur following his release by the Stamford Bridge outfit, and he has taken to Twitter to confirm the move: Delighted to have signed for @spursofficial in the next step of my career. Very big club with very high ambitions. Grateful for this opportunity and I can’t wait to get started !🔥 #COYS🤍🤍 pic.twitter.com/3s0vde5Vkm — Marcel Lavinier (@MarcelLavinier_) October 5, 2020 Spurs were keen to bring in Antonio Rudiger from the Blues on a season-long loan, but Chelsea weren’t interested in strengthening a direct rival. The North Londoners are getting a rookie defender in Lavinier instead and will hope that he turns out good after he impressed during a trial. The 19-year-old has been given a one-year con...
Report confirms West Ham bid for defender, Hammers could meet asking price today
West Ham are interested in signing the Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan. The Premier League side submitted a €17 million offer for the 20-year-old defender earlier today but it has been turned down. According to reports from GFFN, the Hammers could return with an improved offer and meet the defender’s asking price (€20 million) before the window closes. 🚨 | West Ham United are making a late play for 20-year-old Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan – they had a €17m offer rejected earlier tonight, but it is possible in the coming minutes they will meet the €20m asking price. https://t.co/3zmDMVoJEq — Get French Football News (@GFFN) October 5, 2020 The 20-year-old is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him. If West Ham United manage to sign him this summer it could pr...
‘I’m worried’, ‘I’m scared’ – Some LUFC fans react to Phil Hay’s update on Raphinha
Rennes forward Raphinha is currently in Yorkshire for his medical ahead of a proposed move to Leeds United. Deadline day – all eyes on Raphinha deal. Should move quickly this morning. He landed in England late last night. Agreement in place with Rennes. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) October 5, 2020 The Brazilian flew into England last night following the league clash between his side and Reims. With a £17 million deal sealed over the weekend, Leeds fans weren’t expecting an official announcement to take long, and no one can blame them after a deal for Marseille’s latest signing Michael Cuisance fell through at the last minute. The Athletic’s Phil Hay delivered an update on Leeds’ deal for the 23-year-old, tweeting “we’re still waiting for confirmation on Raphinha.” It didn’t particular do m...
Report: Man Utd in intense negotiations to sign 22-yr-old from English club
Manchester United are working hard to sign the Watford winger Ismaila Sarr before the transfer window closes. The 22-year-old has been linked with Liverpool this summer but the Reds went ahead and signed it Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers instead. According to GFFN, the Red Devils are currently in intense negotiations with Watford regarding the winger. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can secure an agreement in the coming hours. Sarr managed to impress in the Premier League last year and he could prove to be a useful signing for Manchester United. The Premier League giants need to add more peace, flair and goals to their attack and the Watford star should prove to be an upgrade on the likes of Daniel James. Manchester United tried to sign Jadon Sancho but the deal has...
‘100% OFF’ – Fabrizio Romano delivers heartbreaking Tottenham transfer news
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar and his Chelsea counterpart. Antonio Rudiger won’t be joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer. Milan Skriniar deal between Inter and Tottenham is 100% OFF. Also Toni Rudiger is not joining Spurs. ⚪️⛔️ #THFC #Spurs — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 5, 2020 Spurs boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign a defender before today’s deadline, but he won’t be getting the duo and will now have to look elsewhere. Inter refused to lower their asking price for the Slovakian, while Chelsea weren’t ready to strengthen a direct rival. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to mee...
