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‘Watch this space’ – 22-yr-old Leeds target’s agent delivers key transfer update
Leeds United were keen on signing Ben White from Brighton this summer. The 22-year-old was on loan at Elland Road last season and he was a key player for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. It is no surprise that Leeds United want to sign him permanently, but it seems like the transfer will not happen. According to the player’s agent, Brighton are refusing to sell the player to Leeds United. His agent said (h/t Express): “The latest is there are a lot of conversations happening. Unfortunately for Leeds fans, Ben’s just not going to be coming to Leeds. Brighton have categorically said there’s no way they’re going to sell to Leeds, so, unfortunately, that’s the case. There’s conversations going on, Ben’s away up in Scotland with the Brighton team for pre-season, getting himself fit, getting around the te...
Report: Wolves looking to sign La Liga player as a replacement for 28-yr-old
Wolves are looking to sign the Valencia defender Thierry Correia this summer. The Premier League side are expected to lose Matt Doherty to Tottenham and Correia is being eyed as a replacement. The Portuguese under-21 international can play as a right-back as well as a left-back and he could prove to be a decent alternative to Doherty. Furthermore, he could also replace Jonny who picked up a serious knee injury earlier this month. Wolves are thought to be keen on signing the Arsenal full-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles as well. According to the Telegraph, Nuno wants to sign both defenders this summer and it will be interesting to see if they can get the transfers over the line in the coming weeks. According to reports, Correia is available for less than £10 million and Ainsley Maitland-Niles is...
Report: Everton favourites to sign 35-cap Int’l, Ancelotti wants them to submit a bid
Everton have been linked with a move for the Roma defender Alessandro Florenzi earlier this month and it seems that the Toffees are now set to submit an offer for the player. According to reports (h/t Football Italia), Everton are now favourites to sign the 29-year-old right-back and Carlo Ancelotti has asked them to submit a bid for the player. Florenzi was on loan at Valencia last season and he managed to impress in the Spanish League. He could prove to be an impressive addition to Ancelotti’s defence next season. The Toffees need to sign a new right-back especially because of Seamus Coleman’s regression as a player. Florenzi has the quality and the experience to adapt to the Premier League and make an immediate impact next season. The 35-cap Italian international can fill in a...
Journalist: Sheffield United ‘leading the chase’ to sign in-demand Aston Villa target
According to Graeme Bailey, Sheffield United are leading the chase to sign Rhian Brewster on loan from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. Earlier this month, Goal.com reported that Aston Villa and Newcastle have shown keen interest in signing the highly-rated 20-year-old striker. Brewster impressed last season on loan in the Championship at Swansea where he scored 11 goals. It seems Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is ready to allow him to join a Premier League club on loan where he would be getting regular opportunities. Sheffield United leading the chase to land Rhian Brewster on-loan from Liverpool. Chris Wilder is trusted by the big clubs to look after their players – would be a good fit for The Blades. — Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) August 26, 2020 Aston Villa are looking to bo...
Report: Fulham want ‘extremely highly-rated’ forward; face competition from Leeds
According to reports from The Mirror (transfer live blog, 14.49), newly-promoted Premier League side Fulham are keen to sign Arsenal starlet Emile Smith Rowe this summer. The report claims that the Cottagers want to take the 20-year-old prospect on a season-long loan. They are hoping to offer him regular Premier League games. There have been interest from Monaco to sign the forward who was part of the England under-17s World Cup-winning squad in 2017. However, the Gunners have knocked back their approach. Smith Rowe went on loan to Huddersfield last season, and chances are high that he would be sent on loan again. However, he is extremely highly-rated at Arsenal, and the Gunners would want him to play for a Premier League club. Fulham, however, are not alone in the race to sign t...
‘Actually buzzing’, ‘Great signing’ – Some Spurs fans react as Mourinho closes in on 28-yr-old
Tottenham are thought to be closing in on the signing of Matt Doherty from Wolves. The 28-year-old was a key player for Nuno’s team last season and he should prove to be a useful addition to Jose Mourinho’s defence. Tottenham are in desperate need of a quality right back and Doherty would be an upgrade on the likes of Aurier. As per Independent, the player could cost around £20 million. Doherty picked up six goals and four assists for Wolves last season. Doherty has considerable experience of the Premier League and he should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact for Tottenham next season. Jose Mourinho has done well to improve Tottenham’s midfield with the signing of Hojbjerg and if he can add a quality defender like Doherty, the Londoners would be in a good position to...
Report: Aston Villa and West Ham set to battle it out with another PL club for 23-yr-old
Nottingham Forest defender Matty Cash is a player in demand this summer. According to the Telegraph, Aston Villa, West Ham United and Fulham are keen on signing the 23-year-old. It will be interesting to see where the versatile defender ends up eventually. As per reports, Fulham are currently favourites to land the Nottingham Forest star but Aston Villa and West Ham have expressed an interest as well. Recently, Sheffield United tried to sign Cash but their offer was turned down. It is believed that Nottingham Forest are holding out for a fee in the region of £15 million for their key player. Cash made the transition from the midfield to a right-back last season and he was very impressive in the Championship. Both Aston Villa and West Ham could use a right back like him next season. Aston V...
Report: 27-yr-old PL ace wants to play for Ancelotti at Everton next season
Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure is keen on a move to Everton this summer and it will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the midfielder. The 27-year-old midfielder impressed in the Premier League last season and he could prove to be a quality addition to Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield. The player is thought to be valued at around £25-30m and it remains to be seen whether Everton are willing to meet Watford’s demands. According to the Athletic, Doucoure is excited about the possibility of working with Carlo Ancelotti and the player has already agreed on personal terms on a four year deal with Everton. The Toffees need to strengthen their midfield options if they want to challenge for the European places next season and Doucoure will improve them immensely. The Wa...
Report: Liverpool have submitted a £24m bid for 37-cap international
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara this summer. The Spaniard helped the German side win a treble this past season and he is expected to move on in search of a new adventure. Liverpool have offered €27m (£24m) for the 37-cap Spanish international but Bayern are holding out for €36m. According to reports (h/t UOL), the player is closing in on a move to Anfield and the two clubs are expected to reach an agreement on the fee soon. The 29-year-old is one of the best players in the world and he could prove to be a sensational addition to Klopp’s midfield. The player has already agreed on personal terms with the Premier League champions. Liverpool need that extra bit of creativity in their midfield next season and Thiago’s arrival co...
Chris Sutton reacts as Scottish government knocks back Celtic’s bid
The Scottish government has knocked back Celtic’s bid to get 700 fans into Parkhead for weekend’s game against Motherwell as a test event. SPFL’s Joint Response Group had requested for a limited number of supporters to be allowed to return to the stadium for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership game, but that won’t be happening despite the fact that rugby fans will be at BT Murrayfield this Friday when Glasgow Warriors clash with Edinburgh in the second-leg of a Pro 14 doubleheader. Celtic will have to play in an empty stadium and the government’s decision hasn’t gone down with former striker Chris Sutton, leading him to react thus on Twitter: Good to see the rugby test event still getting the go ahead though on Friday… rugby fans obviously a much better bunch https://t.co/DIP8UyfuYc — Chris Sutt...
Report: Fulham plotting move for in-demand £30m Spurs target, Ancelotti keen to sign
Fulham are looking to bolster their attacking department this summer, and have earmarked Callum Wilson from Bournemouth, according to reports from Sky Sports. The 28-year-old striker could be looking to leave the Cherries this summer following their relegation to the Championship. A host of Premier League clubs including Everton, West Ham and Tottenham are interested in signing Wilson. It seems Fulham have joined the race for his signature as well. He scored nine goals for Bournemouth last season and would be a very good signing for any Premier League side. The Cottagers are also keen to sign Ollie Watkins but Wilson would be a better option given he’s a proven Premier League striker. Bournemouth could lose some of their key players this summer. The Cherries have already lost Nathan A...
Journalist: Celtic looking to sign in-demand 21 y/o Ajax winger
According to Goal journalist, Ronan Murphy, Celtic are looking to sign Noa Lang in the summer transfer window. The Bhoys have already signed two players, and Neil Lennon is still looking to add more bodies to the Celtic squad. Murphy claims that Celtic have joined the race to sign the highly-rated Ajax winger Lang this summer. Lang made his senior debut for Ajax in 2019 and has made eight appearances for the club, scoring three goals. The 21-year-old joined FC Twente on loan in 2020, where he made seven appearances. German club Hertha Berlin, and Spanish clubs Villarreal and Real Sociedad are also keen to sign the winger. Villarreal are looking to sign him permanently, with a fee being mooted around €7-8m. The Glasgow giants are only interested in signing him on loan with an option to...
