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Report: Wolves are willing to sign 29-yr-old Jorge Mendes client this summer
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for the Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam. Napoli are looking to cash in on the 29-year-old defender this summer and his agent Jorge Mendes is working on a transfer for his client. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), the Premier League side are willing to sign the Algerian left-back and it will be interesting to see if they can agree on a fee with Napoli in the coming weeks. The Italian side have a reputation of being hard to negotiate with and Wolves will have to pay the asking price if they want to sign Ghoulam this summer. The experienced left-back could prove to be a quality addition to Nuno’s defence next season. He will improve the team defensively and add some much-needed depth to the side. The Premier League side have rec...
Report: Leeds United keen on 28-yr-old, but face competition from Brighton
Leeds United and Brighton have been linked with a move for the Venezuelan defender Jhon Chancellor as per reports (h/t sportwitness) It is no secret that Leeds United need to improve their back four before the new Premier League season begins and they have already signed Robin Koch from Freiburg. The newly-promoted Premier League side were linked with a move for Ben White but Brighton have refused to sell the 22-year-old this summer. Ben White was on loan at Leeds United last season and he managed to develop into a key starter for Marcelo Bielsa. It will be interesting to see how Leeds United fill his void next season. Koch is obviously a talented defender and it will be interesting to see if the German can adapt quickly and make his mark in the Premier League now. Chancellor could prove t...
Report: Mourinho signing reveals Eriksen played a key role in his move to Tottenham
Summer signing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has explained that former Tottenham player Christian Eriksen played a key role in convincing him to join the club. The Danish midfielder spoke to his compatriot before agreeing on a move to the London club this summer. Hojbjerg revealed that his chat with Eriksen strengthened his belief that Tottenham would be the right move for him. Furthermore, the presence of Jose Mourinho also helped convince the player to join the club. Hojbjerg explained that when a manager with Mourinho’s CV comes calling, it is difficult to turn down a move. He said to Ekstra Bladet: “I called Christian and had a chat. I had some questions that I would have had clarified. And that was really positive. The talk I had with Christian, strengthened my desire and feeling to...
Report: Everton keen on signing former Man City player on a bargain this summer
Everton have been linked with a move for the La Liga goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli as per El desmarque. The Premier League side need to upgrade on Jordan Pickford and Rulli could prove to be a quality addition. Pickford has made some costly mistakes over the last two seasons and the Toffees should make it a priority to replace him before the new season starts. Carlo Ancelotti will be hoping to challenge for European qualification next season and he cannot hope to achieve that with a mediocre keeper like Pickford starting every week. The England international was brought into the club with great expectations but he has been very poor over the last couple of seasons. He will have to improve dramatically in order to hold onto his starting berth next season. Everton have had an impressive transfer...
Player linked with Newcastle United announces he’s leaving Arsenal
Reported Newcastle United target Alfie Matthews has announced on Instagram that he is leaving Arsenal. The 18-year-old centre-forward has announced his departure from Arsenal in an emotional post on Instagram. The teenager has been linked with the Gunners’ Premier League rivals Newcastle United. Football.London reported in June of interest in the forward from Newcastle, with the report claiming that the Magpies want to add him to their youth ranks at St. James’ Park. One for the future Matthews did well for the Arsenal Under-18 side and has a bright future ahead of him. The teenager is still developing as a footballer, and while he is not ready for the first team for any big club yet, he is certainly good enough for the Newcastle youth ranks. A year or two playing for the youth team would ...
Report: Moyes pushing Hammers board hard to sign Burnley star, £20m bid tabled
According to the Daily Telegraph, West Ham United have tabled a £20 million bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski. However, the bid has been turned down despite the Hammers’ promises of huge add-ons, and they are expected to return with an improved offer. Manager David Moyes wants to boost his centre-back options, and Tarkowski will no doubt help improve West Ham at the back given his quality and experience. Moyes is pushing the Hammers board hard to strike a deal with Burnley, and they are set to put the money from Grady Diangana’s sale to West Bromwich Albion into good use. Burnley boss Sean Dyche will want to hold on to the 27-year-old, but the club could be forced to sell if West Ham table a very good bid. The England international has been key to the Clarets’ defensive solidity sin...
Cillian Sheridan tips summer signing to score 15 goals for Celtic this season
Republic of Ireland international centre-back Shane Duffy has joined Celtic on a season-long loan from English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. The 28-year-old has always wanted to play for the Hoops, and he is looking forward to making history with them as Neil Lennon’s side attempt to win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership title. The Celtic manager has always wanted Duffy in his team too, and former Hoops striker Cillian Sheridan has revealed how he was once compared to the Irishman by Lennon in training after missing a header. The ex-Celtic star is also tipping the Brighton star to score as many as 15 goals this season given his ability to convert chances with his head. I’m expecting 15 goals from the Duffdog this season at Celtic — Cillian Sheridan (@Ci...
‘I’m gutted, angry & sad’ – Mark Noble’s emotional reaction as West Ham announce exit
West Ham United have announced the exit of academy graduate Grady Diangana. We can confirm that Grady Diang has completed a permanent transfer to West Bromwich Albion. Everyone at West Ham United would like to thank Grady for his service and commitment to the Club, and wish him all the very best in his future career. — West Ham United (@WestHam) September 4, 2020 The England youth international has joined newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion on a permanent basis after helping them seal English Premier League promotion last term while on loan. West Ham fans are gutted that the talented Diangana is no longer one of their own, and even skipper Mark Noble isn’t happy with the development. The Hammers star took to Twitter to react thus to the departure of the attacking midfielder: As captain of ...
Report: West Ham ‘pushing to complete deal’ for £20m Villa target
West Ham are pushing to complete a deal to sign Said Benrahma from Brentford this summer, according to reports from the Daily Mail. The Hammers missed out on Eberechi Eze who joined Premier League rivals Crystal Palace from Queens Park Rangers last month. However, with Grady Diangana all set to depart to join West Brom, David Moyes is looking to reinvest the money into the squad to sign the 25-year-old Algerian. Benrahma was one of the stand-out players for Brentford in the Championship last season. He scored 17 goals and provided 9 assists in the Championship as Brentford failed to clinch promotion to the Premier League. Villa to miss out? The report claims that Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has made Benrahma as his prime target ahead of the new season. However, Villa fear that they w...
Report: Villa want £20k-a-wk Tottenham man, Mourinho is willing to sell
According to Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett, Aston Villa are keen on Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga and have asked about the availability of the Argentine. #avfc have enquired about #thfc goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. Not clear yet whether he would be too expensive, with a striker top of the priority list. — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) September 4, 2020 Manager Dean Smith wants to sign a goalie this summer and has also been linked with Manchester United’s Sergio Romero. Gazzaniga appears to be Spurs’ third-choice goalkeeper following the arrival of Joe Hart, and the club are said to be willing to sell him. Villa want to boost their goalkeeping department after Pepe Reina left following the end of his loan deal, and Gazzaniga will definitely fancy his chances of pipping b...
Report: Chelsea set to move for £70k-per-week Aston Villa target
Chelsea are reportedly considering making a move for Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero this summer. This has been a busy summer transfer window for the Blues. The Londoners have already signed Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr and Xavier Mbuyamba, and are on course to sign Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen as well. However, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wants to add a new goalkeeper. The Blues have been linked with a host of goalkeepers this summer, and the latest name to be linked with a move is Argentine goalie Romero who could leave the club this summer. Romero could leave Manchester United this summer. The 33-year-old is entering the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, and he is available in the market due to United’s present goalkeeping s...
Report: Celtic handed boost as Liverpool want to offload striker Lennon wants
According to Goal, Liverpool are looking to offload Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi this summer as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to trim his squad ahead of the 2020-21 campaign and let go of a number of fringe players over the summer. The 23-year-old is wanted by Bundesliga duo Mainz and Stuttgart, but Celtic also have him on their radar. The Hoops could lose Odsonne Edouard this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League for the third consecutive campaign, and they have identified Awoniyi as a potential replacement. The Nigerian is expected to cost around £9 million, and Celtic shouldn’t have any problems meeting his or Liverpool’s demands. He signed for the Anfield side in 2015, but work permit issues have prevented him from playing for them, and he has had to spend time on loa...
