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David Ornstein shares real reason why Cuisance’s move to Leeds fell through
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Michael Cuisance’s move from Bayern Munich to Leeds United collapsed after he failed his medical. 🚨 Michael Cuisance move from Bayern Munich to Leeds has collapsed after midfielder failed medical. Deal agreed between #FCBayern / #LUFC + 21yo arrived on Weds to complete transfer. But tests showed injury problems & France youth international flying back tonight @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/TBZ4kapXhU — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) October 1, 2020 Both clubs agreed to a deal, and personal terms were also agreed with the 21-year-old as Leeds prepared to part with around £20 million for his signature. The French youth international arrived in Yorkshire yesterday to complete his transfer after Bayern players and CEO Karl Rummenigge said ...
Journalist claims player to have Everton medical in 24 hours
The Times reporter Paul Joyce has claimed on Twitter that Everton have agreed a fee with Norwich City over the transfer fee of Ben Godfrey. Joyce, who is a well-respected and well-known journalist, has stated that the Toffees will pay Championship club Norwich an initial transfer fee of the 22-year-old defender. The Liverpool Echo has claimed that the player himself is keen on a move to the Premier League club before the summer transfer window closes. The Daily Journalist John Percy has reported on Twitter that Godfrey is set for a medical at Everton in the next 24 hours. Everton agree fee for Norwich defender Ben Godfrey £25m plus add ons — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) October 1, 2020 Everton’s second bid of £25m plus add-ons for Norwich defender Ben Godfrey has been accepted tonight. G...
Report: Player is joining West Ham United tonight
According to Sky Sports (Transfer Live blog, 7:17pm, October 1, 2020) Vladimir Coufal is at West Ham United’s training ground at the moment and will officially join the club imminently. It has been reported that Coufal is at West Ham’s training ground with his his joint agent, former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Reading winger Stephen Hunt. The 28-year-old defender has completed his medical and will sign a three-year contract tonight, with his club Slavia Prague to be paid £5 million in transfer fee, it has been claimed. Would Vladimir Coufal make West Ham United better? Coufal is a very experienced right-back who has won the league title twice with Slavia and has a winning mentality. The 28-year-old right-back is good going on the attack and defensively, and given that he is at the top of ...
Report confirms West Ham bid for 28-yr-old who scored 17 goals last season
West Ham are looking to sign the Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken this summer. According to Jacob Steinberg from the Guardian, the Premier League side have had a bid turned down for the 28-year-old midfielder. West Ham have had a bid rejected for Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken #whufc — Jacob Steinberg (@JacobSteinberg) October 1, 2020 Vanaken scored 17 goals for Club Brugge last season and he could prove to be a quality addition for the Hammers. It will be interesting to see if West Ham return with an improved offer for the player in the next few days. West Ham could use a goalscoring midfielder like him and Moyes should look to get the transfer sorted before the window closes. Vanaken is at the peak of his powers right now and he could come in and make an immediate impact for West...
Journalist claims West Ham United want Liverpool 24-year-old
The Telegraph journalist Mike McGrath has claimed on Twitter that West Ham United and Southampton are interested in signing Marko Grujic from Premier League rivals Liverpool in the summer transfer window. McGrath has claimed that both West Ham and the Saints have considered the 24-year-old midfielder ahead of the end of the window. Grujic is in action for Liverpool in their Carabao Cup tie against Arsenal at the moment. Marko Grujic playing for Liverpool #LFC tonight has been considered by #WHUFC West Ham and Southampton #SaintsFC ahead of the transfer deadline #LFCARS Spent last 2 seasons in Bundesliga with Hertha Berlin #HaHoHe — Mike McGrath (@mcgrathmike) October 1, 2020 Marko Grujic stats Grujic was on loan at Hertha Berlin in Germany for the past two seasons and did quite well. Accor...
‘Terrible’: Some Aston Villa fans are hammering one player tonight
Some Aston Villa fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the performance of Henri Lansbury against Stoke City at home on Thursday evening. Lansbury was in action for Villa in their Carabao Cup tie against Stoke at Villa Park this evening. The former Nottingham Forest midfielder started the fourth-round tie and played for the entire 90 minutes, as the home team lost 1-0, with Sam Vokes scoring the only goal of the match in the 26th minute. According to WhoScored, the 29-year-old midfielder took two shots which were not on target, played three key passes, had a pass accuracy of 72.7%, won two headers, took 83 touches, attempted one dribble, and put in one cross. Some Villa fans were not impressed with the display produced by Lansbury and have strongly criticised him on Twitter. ...
Gary Lineker sends message to Calvert-Lewin & Leicester star following England call-ups
Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Leicester City attacking midfielder Harvey Barnes have both been handed their maiden call-ups to the England senior national team alongside Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka. Welcome to the #ThreeLions, lads! 👊 pic.twitter.com/DKMjUnY54T — England (@England) October 1, 2020 The trio made manager Gareth Southgate’s 30-man squad for the October triple-header again Wales, Belgium and Denmark, and BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has reacted thus on Twitter to the deserved recognitions: Congratulations and good luck to @harveybarnes97 @CalvertLewin14 and @BukayoSaka87 on their thoroughly deserved first @England call-ups. 👏🏻👏🏻 — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 1, 2020 The former Leicester and Everton striker wa...
‘The move has broken down’ – Jim White delivers transfer update on £35m Hammers target
According to talkSPORT’s Jim White, West Ham United’s move for Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic has broken down. The ace broadcaster spoke with Hammers co-owner David Sullivan who delivered the news to him. “Just before we came on air, I was speaking to David Sullivan.” 🗣️ “They were interested in Nikola Milenkovic at Fiorentina. They were quoted £25m plus £10m in add ons.” 💰 “The move has broken down.” Jim White says Nikola Milenkovic won’t be joining #WHUFC. ⚒️ pic.twitter.com/E3bmIoifXs — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) October 1, 2020 The Serie A side want £35 million for Milenkovic, with an initial £25 million to be paid upfront, but both parties couldn’t agree to a deal, and West Ham will have to look elsew...
Report: Jose removes 28y/o from Spurs’ Europa League squad ahead of tonight’s clash
According to Football London, Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho has taken South Korean forward Son Heung-min out of the side’s Europa League squad ahead of tonight’s play-off clash against Maccabi Haifa. The 28-year-old is currently out injured having been withdrawn at half-time against Newcastle United on Sunday, and he is a huge doubt for Sunday’s trip to Manchester United and may not see action until after the international break. As a result, Mourinho decided to replace Son in the 25-man squad with Argentine goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga last night. Teams are allowed to make changes to their squad up until the night before a match during the qualifying stages of the Europa League. Spurs host the Israeli Premier League side tonight and will look to secure a victory and grab one of...
Fabrizio Romano: Fulham in talks with club to sign £10m Celtic target
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Fulham are in talks with Sampdoria to sign centre-back Omar Colley. Fulham are looking for a centre-back and have opened talks for many players. Negotiations on with Sampdoria to sign Omar Colley; Barcelona are not willing to accept the loan bid for Jean Clair Todibo. ⚪️⚫️ #FulhamFC #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 1, 2020 The Craven Cottagers want to bolster their defence before Monday’s transfer deadline and have been linked with a couple of centre-backs, including Barcelona’s Jean Clair Todibo. However, the Catalans only want to sell the Frenchman, and Fulham are now looking at the Sampdoria star. They aren’t the only ones keen on Colley, with Scottish Premiership giants Celtic also looking t...
Report: 23-yr-old edging closer to Man Utd move, Klopp tried to sign him in June
Manchester United are trying to sign Ousmane Dembele on loan from Barcelona this summer. According to Angelo Mangiante from Sky Sports, the 23-year-old player is edging closer to a move to Old Trafford. #Dembele closer to #MUFC. Talks ongoing tonight with #Barca. @SkySport — Angelo Mangiante (@angelomangiante) September 30, 2020 Fabrizio Romano adds that Dembele turned down a loan move to Liverpool back in June and Manchester United are doing their best to convince him. They have been in touch with the player’s agent as well. Man United have now opened talks with Barcelona for Ousmane Démbélé. #MUFC are offering a loan for Démbélé – while Sancho deal with BVB is stalling. Man Utd also contacted player’s agent, putting so much effort to convince the player who already refused #LFC loan on J...
Club chief says two-time league winner is on his way to West Ham
Slavia Prague president Jaroslav Tvrdik has confirmed on Twitter that right-back Vladimir Coufal is set to join West Ham United in a £5.5 million deal. BREAKING: Slavia Prague president confirms that Vladimir Coufal is set to join West Ham for €6m. Medical will take place in London tomorrow. https://t.co/ZnAeXb2JKU pic.twitter.com/5k2MdzMU7C — #GSBOUT West Ham News (@whufc_news) September 30, 2020 Podekoval jsem obrovskemu bojovnikovi a srdcarovi Vladimirovi Coufalovi za jeho skvele pusobeni ve Slavii. Na zaklade uzavrene smlouvy prestupuje do WHU. Podminkou prestupu je zdravotni prohlidka zitra v Londyne. Cena transferu je 6 milionu euro. Vlado, at se ti v PL dari! ❤️👏✊ — Jaroslav Tvrdik (@JaroslavTvrdik) September 30, 2020 “I thanked the huge warrior and hear...
