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‘The deal is finally done’: Journalist claims Arsenal have secured the signature of €30m star
According to the Guardian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign Gabriel from Lille. The 22-year-old Brazilian defender has been reportedly targeted by a host of clubs including Everton, Napoli and Manchester United. However, it seems like Arsenal have won the race for his signature. Romano has claimed that the Gunners have agreed a fee in the region of €30m (plus add ons) for Gabriel. He tweeted – ‘the deal is finally done’. Gabriel will fly to London with his agent to sign his contract till June 2025. Gabriel Magalhães to Arsenal, here we go! Total agreement just completed: he will fly on Monday to London to sign his contract until June 2025, €30M to Lille (add ons included), official statement on next week. The deal is finally done. ⚪️&...
Report: Aston Villa planning bid for player, Arsenal may drop out
Aston Villa are planning to make a bid of £30 million for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, according to The Sun. It has been reported that Edouard is Premier League club Villa’s ‘priority’ target in the summer transfer window. The report in the British tabloid has claimed that Arsenal may drop out of the race to sign the Frenchman, with Crystal Palace and Leicester City also in the race for the 22-year-old. Celtic stay or Premier League move? Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world and have a global fanbase, and a move to the Gunners would be a step-up for Edouard. However, at Celtic, the striker could become a legend if he guides the Hoops to the Scottish Premiership title for the 10th season in a row in 2020-21. Villa are a big club as well, but the Villans narrowly escaped the ...
Report: Leeds wanted 42y/o as boss had Bielsa left for Barcelona
According to The Sun, Leeds United feared they could lose head coach Marcelo Bielsa to Barcelona and were ready to replace him with former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe had he left. The Argentine is yet to sign a new deal that will keep him at Elland Road for the new season, and he was one of the candidates Barca had on their radar after Quique Setien was sacked. The La Liga giants have since brought in Ronald Koeman, and that has put the minds of Leeds chiefs to rest. Bielsa remains one of the most respected managers on the planet, and his heroics at Elland Road last season definitely did his CV some good. An £8 million-a-year deal that will see him become the sixth highest-paid boss in the English Premier League in on the table, but the Argentine is yet to sign it. Nevertheless, the Lee...
Reliable journalist confirms Leeds are negotiating the signing of 22-yr-old attacker
Leeds are interested in signing the Club Brugge forward Emmanuel Dennis this summer. According to the reliable Manu Lonjon, the player has received an offer from the Whites and Marcelo Bielsa’s side are now negotiating his transfer. Contrairement à certaines affirmations, Emmanuel Dennis ( Bruges) n’est pas blessé. Il est préservé car son transfert est en train de se terminer.Pour rappel : Naples, Leverkusen et Leeds en négociations pour le joueur. — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) August 21, 2020 Preuve de l’avancement des négociations entre Chelsea et Leverkusen concernant Havertz, le club Allemand cherche son remplaçant et vient de se positionner sur Emmanuel Dennis ( Bruges) ! L’attaquant dispose également d’offres de Leeds et du Napoli. — Manu ⭐️+...
Report: Arsenal in talks to sign £45m-rated playmaker, but face competition from PL rivals
Arsenal are interested in signing the Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar. According to Julien Laurens, Arsenal are currently in talks to sign the player and Manchester City are keen on him as well. Reports from @LaurensJulien that discussions have begun between Arsenal and Lyon for the transfer of Houssem Aouar, whom Lyon are unlikely to let go for less than €50m. City have also expressed interest but Arsenal currently have a head start. #AFC https://t.co/w5JBCl9TjS — Jeremy Smith (@jeremysmith98) August 21, 2020 Aouar is one of the most talented young midfielders across Europe right now and he could prove to be a superb addition to Arteta’s squad. The 22-year-old midfielder picked up six goals and four assists this past season. Lyon are unlikely to sell for cheap and Aouar is likely to cost aro...
Report: Everton could sign 28-yr-old for £13.5m, Marcel Brands knows the player well
Everton are interested in signing the Colombian right-back Santiago Arias this summer. According to Gol Caracol, Atletico Madrid have already received an offer for the player from the English club and Spanish journalist David Sánchez believes that it is the best offer Simeone’s side. It will be interesting to see if Everton manage to agree on a deal with the La Liga giants in the coming weeks. They need to strengthen their full-back positions and Arias would be the ideal replacement for Coleman next season. The Everton star is past his peak and he will have to be phased out of the starting lineup now. Arias is not a key player for Atletico and the Spanish club could look to cash in on him. Everton director Marcel Brands knows all about the player having signed him for PSV during ...
30 goals and 19 assists last season: Tottenham keen on midfield star, contact made with club
Tottenham are keeping tabs on the Benfica winger Pizzi this summer. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), the Premier League club have made contact with Benfica regarding the winger and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on that interest with a concrete offer now. The 30-year-old had a fantastic season with the Portuguese giants and he managed to score 30 goals and pick up 19 assists this past season. Pizzi could prove to be a solid addition to Mourinho’s midfield next season. Tottenham have a quality left winger in Steven Bergwijn and they need to find a similar option for their right flank. Pizzi has done well in the European competitions for Benfica as well and he has the quality to adapt to the Premier League and make an immediate impact at Tottenham next season. It wil...
Chris Sutton and Frank McAvennie react to Celtic signing’s match winning goal
Celtic picked up a 1-0 win over Dundee United earlier today and Albian Ajeti came off the bench to score the winner for the Scottish giants. The striker joined from West Ham this summer and he will be delighted with the start he has made to his Celtic career. Neil Lennon seemed delighted on the touchline with the Swiss attacker’s impact as well. Ajeti was lacking in match fitness and Celtic decided to start with him on the bench. The Hoops struggled to create too many chances and they will be glad to have picked up the three points in the end. Celtic were firm favourites heading into the game but they were not at their best today. The Hoops will have to perform better if they want to retain their title this season. Rangers have started the season well and they are on top of the table right...
Report: Celtic in pole position to land Newcastle target, 28-yr-old prefers Parkhead move
Celtic are in pole position to sign the Brighton defender Shane Duffy this summer. The 28-year-old is a target for Newcastle United and West Ham United as well but Football Insider claims that the defender prefers a move to Parkhead instead. The player has fallen down the pecking order at Brighton and a move to Celtic would be ideal for him. Recently, the Celtic manager confirmed that the club have made enquiries for the defender. It will be interesting to see if Neil Lennon side can secure an agreement with Brighton for the player in the coming weeks. Celtic need to add some power and presence to their defence this summer and Duffy would be a superb addition for them. The likes of Ajer and Jullien have struggled physically at times over the past year and they could use a strong presence l...
Report: Lennon wants 27y/o 3 yrs after Rodgers tried to sign him for Celtic
According to Daily Record, Celtic are keeping tabs on Reading centre-back Liam Moore as manager Neil Lennon looks to bolster his backline for the new season. The Hoops know the 27-year-old well as former boss Brendan Rodgers was keen on bringing him to Parkhead three years ago, and a move could finally work out as he is out of favour at the English side. Reading are also willing to offload higher earners due to financial issues, and while they value Moore around £4.5 million, they are open to doing business for a slightly lesser fee. Celtic’s first-choice defensive target is Brighton & Hove Albion’s Shane Duffy, but they face stiff competition for his signature with Premier League sides also keen on him. They see Moore as a solid back-up option and the ability of the former England you...
‘Waste of a jersey’, ‘Miles off the pace’ – Some Celtic fans react to midfielder’s display today
Celtic picked up a 1-0 win over Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership earlier today thanks to a late winner from summer signing Albian Ajeti. The Swiss striker came off the bench to win the game for Neil Lennon’s side but the Hoops were far from convincing today. Dundee United managed to cause them all sorts of problems and Celtic must improve if they want to win the title this season. So far, Rangers have looked better this season and Lennon will demand better performances from his players in the coming weeks. One of the key weaknesses for Celtic right now is their midfield. Scott Brown is past his peak and Neil Lennon needs to replace him. The 35-year-old is a club legend but his form has dipped massively. The Celtic midfielder was mediocre today and the opposition managed to stroll ...
Report: Newcastle are keen on signing 24-yr-old Watford target this summer
Newcastle are interested in signing the PAOK left-back Dimitris Giannoulis. According to Sportime, the 24-year-old could be signed for a fee of around €5-6m and Watford are keen on the player as well. It is no secret that Newcastle need to sign a quality left-back this summer. They had Rose and Willems on loan last season and Bruce needs to find a permanent solution this summer. Giannoulis has done well for PAOK and he could prove to be a useful addition to the Newcastle defence. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle can agree on a fee with his club now. The asking price seems very reasonable and a club with Newcastle’s resources should be able to afford it without any problems. They should look to move quickly in order to fend off the competition from Watford. The Hornets are a ...
