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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...
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...
