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‘In the coming days’ – Leipzig director provides update on legal battle with Leeds
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are in a legal battle with Leeds United over striker Jean-Kevin Augustin. The Frenchman joined the Elland Road outfit on loan in January, but constantly struggled with fitness and injuries, playing just 49 minutes of first-team football before returning to France ahead of the campaign restart in June. Leipzig believe Leeds are obligated to pay them £18 million for Augustin’s permanent services due to a clause in his loan deal after they sealed Premier League promotion. However, the Whites claim Augustin’s contract expired after six months – prior to restart – and Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche has provided an update on their legal tussle: RB Leipzig sporting director Markus Krösche on the latest over the Jean-Kevin Augustin situation with #lufc: “...
Report: Intermediaries fly out to negotiate 25-yr-old’s transfer to Tottenham
Tottenham have been linked with the Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar this summer. Jose Mourinho wants to improve his back four before the window closes and he has identified the 25-year-old Slovakian as a tagret. According to Calciomercato, intermediaries close to the London club are in Milan right now to advance the negotiations regarding Skriniar and it will be interesting to see if the two clubs can find an agreement soon. Inter Milan are thought to be open to a sale but they value the player at around €60 million. It is safe to assume that Tottenham won’t be paying that kind of money for Skriniar this summer. Inter Milan will have to lower their asking price for the move to go through. The 25-year-old has not had the best of time under Antonio Conte and leaving Inter would be t...
Report: Tottenham officials held ‘positive meeting’ with 26-yr-old’s entourage today
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik this summer. According to Calciomercato, the 26-year-old striker’s entourage held talks with the officials of the London club earlier today and the discussions have been quite positive. It seems that a loan deal with an obligation to buy is on the cards. Milik will be a free agent next summer and therefore he is expected to sign a short extension with Napoli before going out on loan. Such an agreement would be beneficial for both parties. Tottenham will not have to pay for the striker this summer and Napoli will not lose the player on a free transfer next year. It will be interesting to see if the two parties can secure the agreement in the coming weeks now. Milik needs to join a club where he can play more often...
Report: Leeds are strongly considering signing Bayern Munich midfielder
According to Foot Mercato, Leeds United are strongly considering sending an offer to Bayern Munich in a bid to sign midfielder Michael Cuisance before the end of the summer transfer window. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa is said to be a fan of the French youngster, and he is looking to pip his former side Olympique Marseille to his signature. Leeds want to strengthen their squad in the middle of the park, and the attacking midfielder has been identified as an option. Cuisance, 21, played 12 games across all competitions for Bayern last term, and Marseille are keen to offer him regular playing minute this season. They have tabled a loan deal for the France youth international, but the chance to play in the Premier League could give Leeds an advantage in the race. The former Borussia Monchengladb...
Report: Liverpool ask Mane to convince £74m star to join them after agreeing terms with City
According to Le Parisien (via GFFN), Liverpool are looking to pip Manchester City to the signature of Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly and have asked his Senegalese teammate Sadio Mane to help convince him about moving to Anfield. The 29-year-old is keen to join Man City and has agreed personal term and already reached a provisional contract agreement with Pep Guardiola’s side. Liverpool want to bolster their defence after manager Jurgen Klopp was forced to play Fabinho in central defence alongside Virgil van Dijk against Chelsea on Sunday, and they want Koulibaly. Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the Napoli star, but the Serie A outfit are asking for around £74 million (€80 million) for his signature and they aren’t keen to pay that much. Le Parisien claim Liverpool are ...
‘Neymar2021’, ‘An announcement?’ – Some Everton fans react as club share clip featuring PSG star
Brazilian winger Richarlison has emerged as Everton’s Player of the Year for the 2019-20 campaign after ending last season’s Premier League campaign with 13 goals and three assists in 36 games. The 23-year-old has kicked off 2020-21 on an impressive note, registering two assists in as many EPL games, and he has been presented with his trophy this morning. Everton employed the services of his friend and international teammate Neymar, and fans can’t believe seeing the Paris Saint-Germain star holding a statue of club legend Dixie Dean and presenting the plaque virtually to Richarlison. The clip shared by the Toffees’ official Twitter handle got my supporters dreaming and wishing, and here is how some of them reacted to it: Is this an announcement? — Michael (@MichaelSwan98) September 23, 202...
Report: Bayern Munich players believe Chelsea star could join them on loan
According to The Telegraph, Bayern Munich players believe Callum Hudson-Odoi could join them on a season-long loan from Chelsea before the transfer deadline on October 5. The England international was previously on the radar of the Bavarian giants during the 2019 winter transfer window after he handed in a transfer request. However, the Blues were adamant that the teenager was not for sale and they turned down multiple bids from the current European champions. Hudson-Odoi has since put pen-to-paper on a long-term deal with the Blues, but he has yet to establish himself as a regular from the starting lineup. Last season, he was restricted to only seven starts in the Premier League under Frank Lampard, who replaced Maurizio Sarri as the new manager. Hudson-Odoi was able to start the season o...
Sky Sports: Hammers table £33m bid for French defender, Leicester keen too
According to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, West Ham United have submitted a £33 million bid for Saint Etienne centre-back Wesley Fofana. West Ham have made a bid of €25 million plus €11 million in add ons for Saint Etienne centre back Wesley Fofana — Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) September 23, 2020 The Hammers are keen to part with an initial £23 million for the services of the Frenchman, and another £10 million in add-ons if certain clauses are fulfilled. Fofana has also been linked with Leicester City, but Saint Etienne aren’t keen on letting one of their best players leave this summer. West Ham have suffered defeats in both of their opening two Premier League games of the season, and they need to strengthen at the back to boost their survival chances this term. Their attempts to sign Burnley...
Report: If Spurs buy 25-year-old, he’ll become their most expensive signing this summer
Tottenham Hotspur will have to pay a massive transfer fee, and certainly their biggest fee this summer if they are to sign Milan Skriniar, according to reports from Sport Mediaset. Jose Mourinho wants to bolster his defence this summer and has earmarked the 25-year-old as a potential option. Skriniar is seen as one of the best defenders in world football at the moment, and the north London club will have to pay a premium price if they are serious about signing him. The report claims that Spurs have submitted an offer in the region of €35 million. However, Inter value the player at around €55-€60 million. Tottenham have opened talks for Milan Skriniar as possible target. He’s one of Mourinho’s fav options as new centre-back [no more chances for a s...
Report shares how much Real Madrid are set to earn as Leeds complete £20m move
Leeds United have reached an agreement with Spanish club Real Sociedad to sign defender Diego Llorente this summer, and his fee is expected to be worth in the region of £20 million. The 27-year-old is set to become the third first-team arrival at Elland Road this summer, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa will be keen to have him help strengthen his defence after watching his side ship seven Premier League goals in two games. Parting with £20 million for Llorente’s services is good business for both Leeds and Sociedad, but the duo aren’t the only ones benefiting from the move. According to Marca, the defender’s former club Real Madrid are set to pocket £4 million from the deal having included a 20 percent sell-on clause in their sale of Llorente three years ago. The Spain international graduate...
Report shares how much Leeds must pay to trigger exit of Rangers star
According to Football Insider, Rangers attacking midfielder Ryan Kent has a £20 million release clause in his contract that obliges them to sell, and it’s the sum that is required to trigger his exit. Leeds United have had a bid worth up to £10 million including add-ons knocked back by the Light Blues for the former Liverpool man, and they will need to double that offer to guarantee signing Kent. Rangers inserted the clause in the contract the 23-year-old signed upon joining them permanently from the Premier League giants for £7 million last summer, and it remains to be seen if Leeds will be keen to activate it. Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa remains a huge fan of Kent after his side monitored him closely last year as they sought Premier League promotion. While they ended up with Arsenal...
‘I get more depressed’ – David Sullivan delivers heartbreaking news for Hammers fans
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has delivered a piece of heartbreaking news for the fans, claiming he cannot say for sure if they will sign anyone this summer. NOW: David Sullivan joins the show 👏 🗣️ The #WHUFC chairman is talking about: 📌 The three positive COVID tests📌 Does he regret selling Diangana?📌 Will there be more signings?📌 Much more! Tune in now for the full interview. 📻 Listen → https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1 pic.twitter.com/YnZaZccOT6 — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 23, 2020 The Hammers chairman took to talkSPORT to tell ace broadcaster Jim White of the Hammers’ plan for the remainder of the transfer window, and his update won’t go down well with the fans. “I cannot say for sure we’re going to sign anybody. As ...
