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Report: Scout urges Celtic to sign 24-yr-old ‘before it is too late’, Leeds linked as well
Celtic have been linked with a move for the 24-year-old striker Shon Weissman recently. According to former Liverpool player and football scout Ronny Rosenthal, the Hoops must look to sign the Wolfsberger AC player this summer. Rosenthal said (via Sunday Post): “I heard all those stories about Celtic looking to sign Weissman this summer. It is natural that they would want to sign him, as he is now a proven goalscorer. “But if there is a time to sign him, it would be now before it is too late. “I watched a lot of the games he played in, and some of the goals he scored he took fantastically well. “Celtic should certainly be in for him if they are still looking for another striker, but they might not want to leave it for too long.” Weissman is a proven goalscorer and he could prove to be...
‘Wow, this is huge, unreal signing’: Many Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s latest transfer update
Popular journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has shared the latest transfer update concerning Leeds United, and it has created a huge buzz among the Whites fans. Romano has claimed on his Twitter account that Leeds are seriously interested in signing Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese this summer. Phil Hay, arguably the best journalist around covering Leeds, has taken to Twitter to add his own input. He said ‘Leeds aren’t denying interest’ before adding that this window is getting ‘more and more fascinating’. Fabrizio is about as well connected as any journo in Italy. Leeds aren’t denying interest. This window gets more and more fascinating. #lufc https://t.co/xVFXPVnfSQ — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 30, 2020 Many Leeds fans have quickly responded to Hay’s tweet and they are very...
Report claims Celtic are keen on signing £40k-a-week ace this summer
Celtic are interested in signing the Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen this summer. According to reports from Italy (h/t Daily Record), Celtic want two new keepers after the departures of Gordon and Forster. The 30 year old has been linked with a move away from the Italian club and it will be interesting to see if the Scottish giants manage to agree on a fee for him. Neil Lennon needs to add more depth to his goalkeeping position and Olsen should prove to be a quality addition. Celtic signed Vasilios Barkas as their number one keeper this summer and Olsen could be his backup. The 30 year old will push Barkas for the starting berth and it could eventually help both players improve. According to reports, Olsen’s wage demands could complicate a transfer this summer. Apparently the Roma goalkee...
Report: Scott Parker & Crystal Palace looking to sign West Ham midfielder
According to The Daily Telegraph, Fulham and Crystal Palace both have West Ham United midfielder Josh Cullen on their radars as they look to strengthen their squads this summer. The Republic of Ireland international has just a year left on his current contract at the London Stadium and will be available for a low fee. Cullen is not in manager David Moyes’ plans going forward, and could be willing to move to their city rivals in order to start playing Premier League football. The 24-year-old spent last season on loan in the Championship with Charlton Athletic after helping them win promotion the year before, featuring in 34 league games and scoring once and assisting twice. Fulham clearly was impressed with his performances and are looking to add the necessary quality to their midfield foll...
‘Fairly strong links’: Phil Hay claims Leeds have had an eye on 35-cap int’l this window
Leeds United signed two players yesterday including the club-record signing of Rodrigo, who joined from Valencia for a fee in the region of £27m. Earlier today, Fabrizio Romano of the Guardian has claimed that Leeds are looking to sign Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese this summer, and the Whites could break their transfer record once more. In fact, Phil Hay of the Athletic has claimed that Leeds haven’t denied interest in the 26-year-old attacking midfielder, which shows they are in talks over securing a potential deal for him. Hay has also claimed that Marcelo Bielsa has scouted the Italian market this summer, and Leeds have had an eye on Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi early in the transfer window. Leeds have had an eye on the Italian market. Fairly strong links to Roma midfielder Alessa...
Transfer round-up: Arsenal favourites to sign Brazilian attacker, Wolverhampton Wanderers to end midfielder interest
We are approaching the conclusion of the fifth week of the Premier League summer transfer window. Earlier today, Tottenham Hotspur made their third major signing of the summer with Matt Doherty arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Republic of Ireland international ended his decade-long association with the Wolves to join Jose Mourinho’s side on a four-year contract. Let’s have a look at the top transfer rumours at the moment. Top Transfer Rumours: Arsenal are understood to be planning a double raid on Championship side Brentford. The Gunners have identified goalkeeper David Raya as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez while they are aiming to strengthen the wide attacking department with the purchase of Said Benrahma (90min). Meanwhile, the Gunners are considered favourites ...
Report: Leeds have cooled their interest in £25m player…he could be off to Arsenal
After securing the signing of Rodrigo from Valencia on a club-record transfer fee, Leeds United are looking to make another stellar signing this summer. According to The Mirror journalist, David Anderson, Leeds are in talks to sign Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul from Udinese. The Whites have been heavily linked with a move for Said Benrahma of Brentford this summer, but it seems they have cooled their interest in the 25-year-old. Leeds in talks with Udinese over signing Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul. Marcelo Bielsa wants more goals from midfield and Leeds have turned to Rodrigo after cooling their interest in Said Benrahma. #LUFC — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) August 30, 2020 Benrahma was superb for Brentford last season in the Championship where he scored 17 goa...
Report: Man Utd looking to pip Liverpool to Spaniard, Rooney admires him
According to Norwegian journalist Fredrik A. N. Filtvedt, Manchester United have entered the race for the signature of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Re: Thiago Well connected Norwegian journalist reporting that Man UTD are in for Thiago as well. Fredrik has had a big “hit-rate” on Manchester United – news. The two old rivals battling for Thiago. And CEO at Bayern expect an offer the coming days. This could be an BIG week https://t.co/05oKgj2qWy — Jan Aage Fjortoft 🏳️🌈 🇳🇴 (@JanAageFjortoft) August 30, 2020 The Spanish international wants to move to the Premier League this summer and isn’t short of suitors, with Liverpool and Manchester City also keen. Bayern are ready to sell Thiago for £27 million and are aware he wants to leave d...
Fabrizio Romano: Leeds in talks to sign £18m centre-back
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Leeds United are in talks with Dinamo Zagreb to sign centre-back Josko Gvardiol. Leeds are in talks with Dinamo Zagreb to sign Josko Gvardiol. Price tag around €20m for the Croatian centre back. Another important target after signing Koch and Rodrigo – still working with Udinese to find an agreement for Rodrigo de Paul. 🔵 #LUFC #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2020 The Croatian is valued at around £18 million, and Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa would love to get the deal over the line as quick as possible in preparations for the Premier League opener against Liverpool. Leeds want to bolster their defence line after Brighton and Hove Albion refused to permanently part ways with Ben White following his successfu...
Agent confirms Celtic have ‘shown interest’ in 12-goal Bundesliga player this summer
Celtic have been linked with a move for the Argentine striker Lucas Alario. According to the player’s agent, the 27-year-old striker is a target for the Scottish champions and it will be interesting to see if Celtic follow up on their interest with a concrete bid now. “I had (Oscar) Cardozo at Benfica for 7 years, I have an excellent relationship with the club,” Aldave told Europa Calcio. “Alario is a suitable profile for the Portuguese club but I don’t know if it could be satisfactory from an economic point of view. At the moment they are just rumours. The only team that has shown interest in Alario is Celtic, but he wants to play in a competitive league.” Celtic have already signed the likes of Albian Ajeti this summer and Alario will struggle to get regular first-team action i...
Report: Wolves have identified versatile 23-yr-old as Doherty’s replacement
Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to sign Aurelio Buta this summer. As per the Express, the Premier League club have sold Matt Doherty to Tottenham and Buta has been identified as his replacement. It will be interesting to see if Wolves can agree on a fee for the versatile defender in the coming weeks. Nuno needs to add more depth to his defence and the likes of Buta could prove to be a good investment. The 23-year-old Antwerp defender can play on either side of the defence and his versatility will be an added bonus for Wolves if they manage to sign him. Wolves need to sign a quality centre back as well before the Premier League season starts. Conor Coady and Willy Boly are the only reliable defenders at the club and Wolves will have to improve in that position if they want to challenge ...
Report: Newcastle keen on 24-yr-old winger, but face competition from Crystal Palace
Newcastle United are interested in signing the Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe as per Sunday Mirror (30/8; page 67). Crystal Palace are keen on the player as well. The 24-year-old has struggled to prove himself with the Cherries ever since he joined them. Ibe is not a key player for Bournemouth anymore and he needs to move on in order to play regular first-team football. The winger made just 78 Premier League appearances in his last four Seasons with Bournemouth and he played just twice in the League for them last season. The former Liverpool youngster joined Bournemouth with a lot of expectations but his development has stalled since then. It will be interesting to see if a move to Newcastle helps him resurrect his career. There is no doubt that Newcastle could use some pace and flair in th...
