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Report: 22-yr-old agrees to join Arsenal, Gunners have submitted a €35m offer
Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar this summer. The 22-year-old central midfielder is a world-class talent and he has a massive future ahead of him. Arteta could help him develop into a world-class player if he moves to Arsenal. There is no doubt that the Gunners need to add more creativity to their midfield and someone like Aouar would be a superb signing. He would be an upgrade on the likes of Elneny and Guendouzi. It seems that the London club have reached an agreement with the player and they will have to find an agreement with his club now RMC Sport claim that Arsenal have offered €35 million for the player and the two clubs are currently negotiating the transfer. 🚨 Arsenal offre 35 millions pour Aouar. Les négociations entre les de...
Steve Bruce suggests 27-year-old will decide his Newcastle United future
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has suggested that DeAndre Yedlin will make the final decision on his future, as quoted on The Athletic’s Newcastle United correspondent Chris Waugh’s Twitter page. Earlier this month, MLS Soccer reported that Yedlin wants to leave Newcastle and move to a club in Major League Soccer in the summer transfer window. The report claimed that the USA international is very interested in going back to his homeland, and that informal talks have been held with a number of clubs. The 27-year-old right-back will face stiff competition for a regular place in the Newcastle starting lineup this season, with Emil Krafth and Javier Manquillo the other two senior right-backs in the squad. According to WhoScored, Yedlin made 10 starts and six substitute appearances in the...
John Terry sends 3-word message to player after Aston Villa exit
John Terry has responded to Mbwana Samatta on Instagram after the striker posted a message to Aston Villa following his departure. The Villa assistant manager and Chelsea legend has wished Samatta the best of luck on his move to Fenerbahce. As reported by BBC Sport, the striker has joined Turkish giants on a season-long loan deal, and the Tanzania international will sign a four-year contract at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. The Express & Star has reported that Fenerbahce will be obliged to make the deal permanent next summer for an initial transfer fee of £5.5 million. Terry responded: “@samagoal77 good luck mate”. Aston Villa spell Samatta joined Villa from Belgian club Genk in January 2020 for a fee reported by The Daily Mail to be worth £8.5 million. The 27-year-old made 11 start...
Report: Steve Bruce signing at Sheffield Wednesday is in demand
Watford are interested in signing Dominic Iorfa from Championship rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the summer transfer window, according to The Independent. It has been reported that other Championship clubs as well as a team in the Premier League have enquired about the 25-year-old former Wolverhampton Wanderers man. Sheffield Wednesday spell Iorfa has been on the books of Wednesday since January 2019 when he joined from Wolves. Steve Bruce – now the manager of Newcastle United in the Premier League – was in charge of Wednesday at the time. The 25-year-old made nine starts and three substitute appearances in the Championship during the second half of the 2018-19 season, scoring three goals and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored. During the 2019-20 campaign, the defen...
Report: In-demand talent to hold talks with Leeds United, Liverpool also keen
According to Football Insider, Sam Campbell will hold talks with Leeds United next week. It has been reported that Motherwell have given Campbell permission to speak to Premier League club Leeds. Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion are also reported to be interested in the 16-year-old, who will hold talks with Leeds and get a tour of their facilities next week, according to the report. The report has added that although Leeds, Liverpool and Brighton all have had bids accepted by Scottish Premiership club Motherwell, the defender has yet to decide which club he will move to. Big decision Campbell is only 16 years of age, and it is going to be extremely tough for him to pick his next club. True, Leeds, Liverpool and Brighton all are big clubs in England, but for now, what the teenager nee...
15 goals last season: West Ham looking to sign 28-yr-old midfielder before window closes
West Ham are interested in signing the Belgian midfielder Hans Vanaken this summer as per Football Insider. The Belgian international has done well for his club and country over the past year and he could prove to be a quality addition to David Moyes’s midfield. The 28-year-old has started this season with four goals and two assists in six games and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers can convince Club Brugge to part with their star midfield this summer. West Ham could use some goals and creativity in their midfield and Vanaken seems like an ideal fit. He has the quality and the experience to make the step up to the Premier League. He could make an immediate impact at West Ham if he manages to settle in quickly. West Ham are looking to make a move for the midfielder before the win...
Report: Leeds United looking to submit improved bid for 26-yr-old Bielsa target
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Fiorentina defensive midfielder Erick Pulgar. According to Al Aire Libre, the Premier League are looking to submit an improved offer for the player. Apparently, their €11m offer has been turned down and the Whites are looking to offer around €15m now. It will be interesting to see if the Italian outfit are open to accepting the improved bid when it is presented. Pulgar would be a superb addition to Bielsa’s midfield this season. He would protect the back four and allow the creative players like Klich and Hernandez to play with more freedom. The 26-year-old could form a tremendous partnership with Kalvin Phillips at the heart of Leeds United’s midfield. Bielsa has done well to improve his defence with the signings of Koch and Llore...
Report: Wolves keen on talented Frenchman who will cost around £18.2m this summer
Wolves are interested in signing the Angers defender Rayan Ait Nouri this summer. As per Le 10 Sport, Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen are keen on the young full-back as well and it will be interesting to see if the Premier League club comes forward with an official bid in the coming weeks. Apparently, the German outfit have already made their move to sign Nouri. The Frenchman is valued at €20m (£18.2m) and Wolves can certainly afford that after the sales of Doherty and Jota. Rayan Ait Nouri is a talented young player with a big future. He could be a solid long-term investment for the Premier League club. Wolves have done well to develop talented young players over the last few years and they could do wonders with someone of Nouri’s potential. Nuno is a fantastic coach and he could the ...
Reliable journalist confirms Everton are keen on signing 14-goal Tottenham target
Everton have been linked with a move for the Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. The 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract and he is no longer a key player for Napoli. The Italian outfit are looking to cash in on the player and Gianluca Di Marzio has confirmed that Everton are interested in the striker. Milik has been extensively linked with a move to Tottenham as well and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. He managed to score 14 goals for Napoli last season and he could be a quality signing for both Premier League clubs. Tottenham are overly reliant on Harry Kane for goals and they need someone like Milik to share the goalscoring burden with the England international. Similarly, Everton have just one recognised striker in Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Milik coul...
Report: Tottenham eyeing summer move for 24-yr-old attacker from top four rivals
Leicester City winger Demarai Gray has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. According to the Athletic (h/t Sun), Tottenham could be an option for the 24-year-old winger. Gray has failed to establish himself as a regular starter under Brendan Rodgers and he needs to leave in order to play regular first-team football. The London club could use more depth in their attacking department and Gray wouldn’t be a bad signing for them. The Leicester City winger is quite young and he’s likely to improve a lot with experience and coaching. A world-class manager like Jose Mourinho might be able to bring out the best in him. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the winger in the coming weeks. Leicester might not be keen on strengthening their top-four ...
Gianluca Di Marzio confirms negotiations with Tottenham are advancing for 25-yr-old
Tottenham are keen on completing the signing of Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan before the transfer window closes. According to Gianluca di Marzio, the Premier League club are negotiating the 25-year-old’s signing and the discussions are advanced now. Yesterday we reported that Tottenham officials are in Italy to sort out the defender’s move to the London club and it seems that the situation is progressing. Mourinho needs a quality centre back to replace Jan Vertonghen and Skriniar would be ideal for his team. The 25-year-old has the talent to develop into one of the best defenders in the world and regular game time in the Premier League would certainly help him achieve his potential. The Slovakian defender is valued at €60 million and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing...
Report: Leeds plotting move for goalscoring midfielder linked with Milan, Ancelotti keen too
According to The Daily Telegraph, Leeds United are keen on AZ Alkmaar midfielder Teun Koopmeiners as head coach Marcelo Bielsa looks to strengthen his midfield before the summer transfer window shuts. The £12 million-rated 22-year-old was linked with AC Milan and Everton earlier in the summer, and it appears that the Whites have also been impressed with his profile. Koopmeiners is Alkmaar’s skipper and has proven his goalscoring prowess in the Eredivisie over the last two seasons, and Leeds could do with his creativity in the final third in the middle of the park. The Netherlands youth international scored 11 goals in 25 league games last game after ending 2018-19 with eight goals in 32 league games, and that quality could come handy at Elland Road. Leeds have been trying to sign Udinese s...
