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Report: West Ham want versatile full-back with over 100 EPL appearances
According to the Daily Telegraph, West Ham United are keen on bringing Bournemouth full-back Adam Smith to the London Stadium this summer. Manager David Moyes wants a new right-back following the departures of Pablo Zabaleta and Jeremy Ngakia at the end of last season, and left-back Aaron Cresswell could also do with quality competition. Smith would prefer to continue playing top-flight football after Bournemouth got relegated, and his ability to play as a right-back and left-back has attracted him to West Ham. Moyes is also looking at Brighton and Hove Albion left-back Bernardo, but there is plenty of competition for his signature, with clubs from Germany and Turkey also keen. With over 100 Premier League games for the Cherries over the last four campaigns, Smith, 29, brings the needed ex...
‘Almost done’: Fabrizio Romano delivers exciting Newcastle transfer update
Newcastle United are on a roll here. The Magpies are looking to make a flurry of signings before the start of the new season, and fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Yesterday, Newcastle reached an agreement to sign Norwich City left-back Jamal Lewis. The Magpies have also agreed a deal to sign Callum Wilson from AFC Bournemouth, while Ryan Fraser could join the club as well. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Sassuolo defender Rogerio is close to joining the Magpies as well. Romano claims that the deal is ‘almost done’. Newcastle have snapped him up by paying €14m, and he will join the club soon. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1302478040170143744?s=20 (It seems he has deleted the tweet now) #Newcastle on fire! Magpies are ready to close Jamal #Lewis from #Norwich (...
Report: Hammers looking to pip City to midfielder compared to Patrick Vieira
According to Daily Telegraph, West Ham United are interested in Whyteleafe FC midfielder Courtney Clarke and have sent scouts to run the rule over the non-league teenager. Manchester City’s scouts have also watched the 17-year-old in action, and the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion, Millwall and Charlton have also monitored him. Despite his age, Clarke has been playing regular senior football in the Isthmian League. While the eighth tier of the football pyramid can never be compared to the top-flight, the teenager’s quality continues to attract teams across the Football League. West Ham are looking for cheap players this summer as the coronavirus pandemic has dealt a huge blow on their finances, and they could be looking to make a move for the youngster. Clarke has been compared to a yo...
Report: Leeds want in-demand £6m versatile forward who scored nine goals last season
A host of clubs including Leeds and Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye this summer. According to reports from Belgium outlet Het Laatste Nieuws, as relayed by Walfoot, Leeds, Wolves, Hellas Verona, Standard Liege, and Gent are all interested in signing the 21-year-old versatile midfielder. The report claims that the highly-talented youngster could be available for a figure in the region of €7 million (£6.2m). Liege and Gent are unlikely to meet his asking price, and it remains to be seen whether Leeds and Wolves can lure him to the Premier League. He joined Dutch side Willem II on loan from NEC Nijmegen last summer. The deal was later made permanent in January after his impressive form. Marcelo Bielsa loves to work...
Report: Leeds very close to another summer signing, £17.8 million offer made for target
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Josko Gvardiol. The newly-promoted side have been linked with the young defender for a while now and it seems that they are close to getting the deal over the line. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), the Whites have now submitted a €20m offer for the defender. German outfit RB Leipzig are keen on the player as well but their offer is around €17m. Marcelo Bielsa needs to improve his defensive options this summer and Gvardiol should prove to be a quality long term addition. The youngster is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him and a top-class coach like Marcelo Bielsa could help him fulfil his potential. Leeds United will be hoping to make their mark in the Premier League next season and they have been quite active...
Report: Rangers remain keen on signing 25-yr-old from PL side, will have to pay £3m
Rangers remain keen on signing the Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy this summer. According to Football Insider, the Premier League club are willing to sell the winger but they’re waiting to bring in proper reinforcements first. It will be interesting to see if Rangers can agree on a deal with Newcastle for Murphy before the transfer window shuts. There is no doubt that the Scottish giants could use more depth and quality in their attack and Murphy should prove to be a quality addition. The player is thought to be valued at £3 million and Rangers should be able to afford him. Murphy is unlikely to get regular first-team football at Newcastle and a move away from the club is ideal for his career. He needs to play regular first-team football in order to fulfil his potential and a move to Rangers...
Report: Newcastle and West Ham have asked about highly talented 21-yr-old
Newcastle and West Ham are keen on signing the Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. Both teams need to improve their defensive options this summer and it will be interesting to see who ends up signing the Serie A defender. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), both clubs have initiated contacts regarding a summer transfer. They have asked for information about the player. Newcastle will have to find an alternative to Fabian Schar next season and Tomiyasu could prove to be a decent alternative. Similarly, David Moyes needs to find a quality partner for Issa Diop and the Bologna defender seems like an ideal fit. The player is likely to be tempted to move to England if either of the two clubs come forward with a concrete proposal. It would be the ideal next step in Tomiyasu’s career. T...
Journalist claims Burnley want Everton 30-year-old
The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has claimed on Twitter that Burnley are interested in signing Fabian Delph from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window. Nixon has reported that the Clarets are taking bid interest in the former Manchester City star, who is a central midfielder by trade, but can also play as a left-back. Burnley are looking for a replacement for Jeff Hendrick and have reportedly identified Delph as a potential replacement. The Times recently reported that Everton are willing to listen to offers for v in the summer transfer window. BURNLEY. Taking big interest in Delph at EVERTON. One of those who fits the vacancy left by Hendrick. Down to price etc. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) September 6, 2020 Should Fabian Delph leave Everton? Delph joined Everton from...
Report: Villa table £21m bid for England international, but he wants to join Newcastle
According to Sportsmail’s Craig Hope, Aston Villa have returned with an improved bid for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, tabling £21 million for the signature of the England international. Understand Aston Villa have returned with £21m offer for Callum Wilson (NUFC at £20m) but player’s preference is to join Newcastle. — Craig Hope (@CraigHope_DM) September 5, 2020 However, the 28-year-old prefers to join Newcastle United who have lodged a £20 million bid with the Cherries. Villa initially submitted a £15 million bid for Wilson, but it was immediately knocked back as Bournemouth aren’t ready to sell their players on a cheap despite their relegation to the English Championship. Agent of Callum Wilson suggesting his preferred move is #NUFC — Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) September 5, 2020 The ag...
‘Looking very possible’: Phil Hay has just delivered an exciting Leeds transfer update
Leeds United have already signed a centre-back this summer in the form of Robin Koch, but there are suggestions that Marcelo Bielsa could be looking for more additions in that department. The Yorkshire club have been linked with a move for Dinamo Zagreb centre-back Josko Gvardiol and it seems they are close to getting his signature. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed yesterday that Leeds are soon expected to reach an agreement for the Croatian. Another popular journalist Nicolo Schira, claimed yesterday that the Croatian has agreed personal terms for a four-year deal. Leeds are looking at a deal of around £18 million for his signature. Now Phil Hay of The Athletic, who is arguably one of the best journalists around covering Leeds United, has shared an update from his end. it’s looking...
New report links Newcastle United with Arsenal striker
According to a report in The Telegraph this morning, Newcastle United could be interested in signing Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle are interested in signing a striker on loan this summer. The Magpies have asked to be kept informed of Liverpool’s plan for striker Rhian Brewster, according to the report. The report, published at 10:39am today, has claimed that Arsenal striker Nketiah could also be of interest to Newcastle if the Gunners want to send him out on loan again. The 21-year-old was sent out on to Leeds United in the summer of 2019, but the England Under-21 international was recalled after he struggled for regular playing time. Going out on loan again? Nketiah did well for the Arsenal first team in the second half of la...
Leeds United reportedly want midfielder who’s very dangerous in the box
Leeds United are interested in signing Rafinha from Barcelona in the summer transfer window, according to Sport. It has been reported that Leeds, who have been promoted to the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign, have held talks with Spanish and European giants Barcelona over the signing of the 27-year-old midfielder. Talks will continue, with the Brazil international himself keen on a move to the Premier League, according to the report in the Spanish publication. Rafinha would be a superb signing for Leeds United Rafinha may not have been as successful as his brother and former Barcelona central midfielder Thiago – who won the Champions League with Bayern Munich last season – but the 27-year-old is a very good midfielder. The 27-year-old does not seem to have a future at Barcelona, wi...
