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Report: Leeds United interested in 26-year-old Serie A striker
According to a report in NapoliMagazine, Leeds United are competing with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. NapoliMagazine has relayed comments from journalist Diego De Luca on Radio Kiss Kiss that Tottenham, Newcastle, Fulham and Leeds all are interested in signing the Poland international striker from Napoli in the summer transfer window. Stats According to WhoScored, Milik made 19 starts and seven substitute appearances in Serie A for Napoli last season, scoring 11 goals in the process. The 26-year-old striker also scored three goals in five Champions League matches for the Italian club in 2019-20, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 season, the Poland international made 27 starts and eight substitute appearances in the league for Napoli, s...
Report: Leeds are now ‘ready to move’ for £15m PL winger…Bielsa remains a huge admirer
Leeds United are reportedly ready to make a move for Daniel James in the summer transfer window, but there are a lot of ifs and buts involved in this. According to reports from The Athletic, the Whites are ‘ready to move’ for James but only if Manchester United make him available. Phil Hay of the Athletic has clarified the situation on Twitter as well. they’re more than ready to move on James but they need Man Utd to make him available first. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 22, 2020 would be up for discussion. If it was a loan, Man Utd would probably want an obligation. Leeds still have one more domestic loan to use. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 22, 2020 However, according to Machester Evening News, sources close to the player are skeptical about the move. They expect the winger to re...
Report: Several PL clubs now want £25m Spurs player after being left out of matchday squad
Several Premier League and European clubs are trying to sign Ryan Sessegnon from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window, according to Football London. Spurs have reportedly decided to send the 20-year-old out on loan this summer to continue his development, and the news has generated a lot of attention among clubs in the UK and in Europe. The 20-year-old joined Spurs in 2019 from Fulham for a reported fee of £25m. The versatile left-winger, who can also play as a left-back, has managed 12 appearances for the north London club in all competitions last season. Sessegnon wasn’t included in the squad at St Mary’s in the 5-2 victory against Southampton. Several clubs have enquired about the youngster, and Spurs are ready to let him go out on loan. At left back, the youngster ...
Bayern Munich vs Sevilla preview – 2020 UEFA Super Cup
Champions League holders Bayern Munich will face off against Europa League champions Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup on Thursday night. Bayern were the in-form team in Europe during the backend of the previous campaign and they won 29 of their 30 matches across all competitions en route to the Champions League trophy. The Bavarian giants beat Paris Saint-Germain by a 1-0 scoreline in the final at the Estadio da Luz in Portugal and hence, celebrated the treble for only the second time in their history, having also won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal Cup. Hansi Flick’s side recently started their defence of the Bundesliga title in sensational form with a thumping 8-0 victory over Schalke 04 and they will go into the Super Cup encounter as the favourites. Meanwhile, Sevilla, who have a great reput...
Report: Club want to sign Everton man to replace player who joined Tottenham Hotspur
Southampton are interested in signing Tom Davies from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window, according to talkSPORT. It has been reported that the Saints are in talks with the Toffees over the transfer of the midfielder. The report has claimed that Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl sees Davies as a replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who joined Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer. Hasenhuttl wants to sign the 22-year-old central midfielder on a season-long loan deal, according to the report. Should Tom Davies leave Everton for Southampton? Davies has done well for Everton over the years and is progressing well, but there is intense competition for places in midfield this season. Allan has joined from Napoli, while Abdoulaye Doucoure has moved from Watford, and...
Report: Fulham make approach to sign 25-yr-old PL player who is available on a bargain
Fulham are interested in signing the Leicester City midfielder Daniel Amartey. According to Football Insider, the London club have now made an approach to sign the 25-year-old who has fallen down the pecking order at the King Power Stadium. He will have to leave the club if he wants to play regularly. Apparently, the Foxes are willing to sell the midfielder for a fee of around £5 million this summer and it will be interesting to see if Fulham are willing to pay the asking price for the Ghana midfielder. Amartey is a versatile player who can play as a defensive midfielder or as a defender. He could prove to be a really useful addition to Scott Parker’s squad. His versatility will be an added bonus for the Londoners. The player has just two years left on his contract and it is no surprise th...
Report: Leeds in advanced talks to sign Spain international, deal close
According to Sky Sports’ Chief Reporter Bryan Swanson, Leeds United are in advanced talks with La Liga outfit Real Sociedad over a move for defender Diego Llorente. LATEST: Leeds in advanced talks with Real Sociedad over defender Diego Llorente. Deal close. #LUFC #TransferShow #SSN — Bryan Swanson (@skysports_bryan) September 22, 2020 A deal is said to be close, and the Spain international could be moving to Elland Road in the coming days. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to strengthen his defence in order to adequately get ready for the challenge ahead as he prepares his side for life back in the Premier League. The Whites have shipped seven goals in just two league games, and they need to improve at the back if they want to impress this term. Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig have pipped...
‘Bielsa would make him a top player’ – Some Leeds fans react to links with 22-yr-old attacker
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Daniel James from Manchester United. The talented young winger was linked with a move to Elland Road before he joined the Premier League giants last summer. It will be interesting to see if the Whites can sign the 22-year-old in the coming weeks. James has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and he needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. A move to Leeds United could be ideal for the Manchester United player right now. He is likely to get more first-team chances at Leeds United and Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop as a player. James picked up four goals and seven assists for Manchester United last year. James will add pace and unpredictability to the Leeds United attack if he joins them. Furthermore, he played on both...
Report: Leeds & NUFC plotting move for Euro 2016 winner, Moyes also keen
According to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, Leeds United, Newcastle United and West Ham United are all interested in bringing back Inter Milan attacking midfielder Joao Mario to the English Premier League this summer. The Portugal international is not in the plans of manager Antonio Conte and the Serie A giants are ready to sell him for around £12 million. Mario spent last term on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow, scoring once and assisting five more in 18 games, and he was with the Hammers during the second-half of 2017-18, getting two goals and one assist in 14 games to help guide David Moyes’ side to safety. While a reunion could be on the cards, Leeds look like a more attractive option at the moment given their impressive start to the Premier League campaign and exciting style of play. The Ellan...
Report: Liverpool have agreed a deal worth around €35-40m for 22-yr-old target
Liverpool have been linked with the Watford attacker Ismaila Sarr this summer. According to France Football (h/t Sportwitness), the Premier League champions have now secured an agreement with Watford and they are looking to sort out personal terms with the player now. Apparently, Liverpool will pay around €35-40m for Sarr. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool splash out on another attacker after signing Diogo Jota for a fee of around £45m last week. There is no doubt that Sarr would be a quality addition and he would add some much needed depth to Liverpool’s attack. He was outstanding against the Reds last season. With the likes of Brewster, Wilson and Origi set to leave this summer, investing in another attacking player makes sense for Liverpool. It will be interesting to ...
Report: Manchester United in advanced negotiations to sign £36.7m-rated defender
According to The Guardian, Manchester United are in advanced negotiations with Porto over the potential transfer of defender Alex Telles. The Red Devils have experienced a quiet summer transfer window and Donny van de Beek has been their sole purchase over the past eight weeks. As a result, there has been frustration among many fans, particularly after the disappointing 3-1 league defeat to Crystal Palace to start the campaign. The central defence remains a concern with the inconsistent displays of Victor Lindelof, but The Guardian reports that the club are currently looking to sign a new left-back. Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams have shared the left-back duties over the past year, but the former is the only specialist left-footed player for the position. Hence, United are looking to reinf...
Opinion: 27-yr-old linked with Man Utd could improve them massively in key area
Manchester United are keen on signing Alex Telles from Porto. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League giants are in talks with the Portuguese outfit regarding the 27-year-old and he is likely to cost around €20m. Telles has proven himself in Europe with Porto and he could provide ideal competition to Luke Shaw for the starting left-back slot at Manchester United. The Brazilian is more impressive going forward as compared to Shaw and he could prove to be a very useful option for Solskjaer’s team at both ends of the pitch. Manchester United need to bring in a full back who will support their attack and contribute offensively. Telles would certainly be an upgrade in that sense. Furthermore, he is at the peak of his career and he could make an immediate impact at Old Trafford. It...
