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Report: 23-yr-old star informs teammates he is heading to Man Utd this summer
Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek is closing in on a move to Manchester United. The 23-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move to the Red Devils for a while now. According to a report from Diario Sport, the midfielder has now informed his teammates that he is heading to Old Trafford. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can finalise his signing before the new Premier League season begins. Donny van de Beek is a top-class talent and he has been linked with the likes of Tottenham and Barcelona as well. If Manchester United manage to sign him for a reasonable fee this summer it could prove to be a superb long term investment for them. The 23-year-old could form a quality partnership with Pogba and Fernandes next season and the trio should complement each other in terms o...
Rooney sends warning to Rice after Leeds star earns England call-up
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips earned his first England call-up last week following an impressive campaign in the English Championship last term. The 24-year-old played a huge role as Marcelo Bielsa’s side secured top-flight promotion following a 16-year absence, and he could make his Three Lions debut in next month’s UEFA Nations League group stage matches against Iceland and Denmark. At the moment, Phillips has the likes of West Ham United’s Declan Rice ahead of him in manager Gareth Southgate’s pecking order, but Wayne Rooney has sent a warning to the 21-year-old following the Leeds star’s call-up. “The biggest gap England have is in the middle — after Jordan Henderson, who is recovering from injury, they have no other established, top-class midfielder. It is the position where...
Report: Lennon keen to sign Leeds star for Celtic, talks held already
Neil Lennon has signed three players already this summer, but it seems he is looking for more additions. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Celtic are looking to sign Leeds United defender Barry Douglas this summer. In fact, the Scottish champions have held talks over a possible deal for the 30-year-old left-back. Celtic are looking to sign a left-back. They are seeking a replacement for Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, who broke quarantine rules. The Bhoys have earmarked Douglas as a potential option but doubts remain about whether they would be able to lure him to Parkhead. The Scotland international is an important player for Marcelo Bielsa, although he struggled with injuries at Elland Road last season. Douglas would not want to miss this golden opportunity to play in the Premier League w...
Done deal: Journalist claims Newcastle have secured deal for 24 y/o Leeds target
According to reliable journalist and transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, Newcastle have secured a deal to sign Rob Holding from Arsenal this summer. Without big investment in the side following a failed takeover bid, the Magpies are relying mainly on loan deals and free transfers. In this case, they have secured a loan deal for the Arsenal defender who has become surplus to requirements at the London club. Schira claims that the deal will be completed and made official once Arsenal confirm the signing of Gabriel from Lille. Done deal! Rob #Holding to #Newcastle from #Arsenal on loan. The deal will be complete and official after #GabrielMagalhaes announce. #transfers #NUFC #AFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 30, 2020 According to reports from The Athletic, the loan deal will not have...
Report: Celtic set to beat West Ham for £40k-per-week player to secure their fourth signing
According to reports from Sunday Post, Celtic are edging closer to secure the signature of Shane Duffy from Brighton this summer. The 28-year-old has dropped down the pecking order at the Amex Stadium, and he will be allowed to leave the club. The Bhoys have been heavily linked with a move for the defender who reportedly earns around £40k-per-week at Brighton. Premier League clubs West Ham and West Brom are equally interested in signing Duffy, but it seems the Bhoys are looking to snap him up. Neil Lennon is looking to bolster the squad whose defensive frailties were exposed in the Champions League exit to Ferencvaros. Brighton won’t oppose his departure but they want any potential club to pay £5m for the defender. The report claims that Celtic would prefer to take the Repub...
Photo: £24m star spotted outside John Lennon airport as Everton move edge closer
Everton have reached an agreement to sign Allan from Napoli this summer. The Toffees have agreed a £24 million deal for the midfielder and they are hoping to secure a deal for James Rodriguez from Real Madrid as well. Now, Allan has been spotted in Merseyside outside the John Lennon Airport. Here we go! Outside John Lennon tonight 💙 UTFT https://t.co/V65ZEry6BS pic.twitter.com/Y3xQW5PTo4 — Toffees in Europe (@toffeesineurope) August 29, 2020 According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Everton have agreed personal terms with the player already, while a medical has been scheduled for him. The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Goodison Park throughout the summer and it seems the Toffees have finally clinched the deal for him. Allan made 23 appearances in&...
Report: Everton plotting for £36m Barcelona target who scored 15 goals last season
Everton are reportedly interested in signing former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay this summer, according to reports from The Sun. The 26-year-old has taken his game to a whole new level since moving to Lyon from Manchester United in 2017. The Dutchman was integral in Lyon’s charge to last season’s Champions League semi-final and he is being chased by Everton and Barcelona. The 26-year-old scored 15 goals and provided two assists from 22 games for the Ligue 1 side in all competitions last season. He has started the new season with a bang, netting a hat-trick in Lyon’s 4-1 thrashing of Dijon yesterday. However, the winger has said that he is not sure whether he will complete the season with the Ligue 1 side. Depay said, as quoted by The Sun: “I do not see the future, ...
Robin Koch’s instant reaction on Twitter after signing for Leeds
Leeds United have confirmed their second major signing of the summer today. Earlier today, the Whites confirmed the signing of Rodrigo from Valencia on a club-record transfer deal. And now, Leeds have confirmed the signing of Robin Koch who has joined from Freiburg for a fee in the region of £13m. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road, running until the summer of 2024. Koch has posted his instant reaction on social networking site Twitter after the signing was confirmed. He wrote: Time for a new challenge. Time for a new journey. Time for a new history. Time for Leeds United. 👊🏼 🔵🟡⚪️ @LUFC pic.twitter.com/O45AwJoQP4 — Robin Koch (@RobinKoch25) August 29, 2020 Yes…why not?! 😉 https://t.co/dm8MA2gPPA — Robin Koch...
Report: Liverpool ready to pay £40m to land winger that destroyed them last term
According to The Sun, Liverpool are ready to meet Watford’s £40 million asking price for Ismaila Sarr as they look to land the versatile Senegalese forward this summer. The Reds clearly need quality attacking options on their bench if they want to mount a strong title challenge when the 2020-21 Premier League campaign starts, and they have the 22-year-old on their radar. Sarr was the architect that orchestrated Liverpool’s first league defeat last term, scoring twice in the Hornets’ shocking 3-0 victory at Vicarage Road back in February. The Senegal international is keen to remain in the English top-flight following Watford relegation, and Jurgen Klopp’s side are ready to offer him that chance. Sarr can play on both wings and as a striker, and it’s one of the reasons why the Premier League...
‘Has been mentioned’ – Phil Hay reveals that Man Utd defender is on Leeds radar
Leeds United have signed Germany international centre-back Robin Koch from Bundesliga outfit Freiburg on a four-year deal. ✍️ #LUFC are pleased to announce the signing of Robin Koch from Bundesliga side SC Freiburg — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 29, 2020 The Elland Road outfit settled for the 24-year-old after Brighton and Hove Albion refused to sell Ben White following his successful loan with the Whites last term, and while head coach Marcelo Bielsa might not make another signing this summer transfer window having also landed a striker, The Athletic’s Phil Hay reckons a move for another defender could be on the cards. The journalist has revealed that Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is on Leeds radar. Would expect Leeds to keep their powder dry for a little while now...
‘Absolutely world class’ – Some Spurs fans react after hearing Mourinho wants 14-goal star
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek this summer. As per the reports we covered earlier, Manchester United are keeping tabs on the player as well. The 23-year-old has been outstanding for Ajax over the last couple of seasons and it is no surprise that the top teams across Europe are chasing him. Mourinho needs to add more creativity and goals to his midfield and van de Beek would be the perfect fit. The Ajax star bagged 14 goals and 7 assists last season. The Dutchman has proven his quality in the Champions League as well and he is ready to make the step up to the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners can agree on a deal with Ajax now. Van de Beek is likely to be keen on the move if Spurs can find an agreement with his cl...
Report: Aston Villa set to complete the signing of reported West Ham target next week
Aston Villa are all set to sign Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest next week. As per Football Insider, the two clubs are in advanced talks regarding a move and Villa are now in pole position to complete the signing for a fee of around £12million. The likes of West Ham, Fulham and Sheffield United have been linked with the player as well but it seems that Dean Smith’s side are set to fend off the competition in the end. Cash was one of the best full-backs in the Championship this past season and he would be an upgrade on the likes of Guilbert and Elmohamady next year. Aston Villa needed to add more quality and depth to the position and the 23-year-old should fit in perfectly. Dean Smith’s side barely survived relegation this past season and they will be aiming for a respectable finish n...
