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Report confirms Everton enquiry for 25-yr-old attacker, Newcastle keen on him as well
Everton are thought to have made an approach for the Napoli winger Hirving Lozano. As per Corriere Dello Sport (h/t HITC), the Toffees asked about Lozano during their negotiations with Napoli for Allan. However, the Italian side have turned down the approach. Apparently, they do not want to sell the Mexican winger this summer but a loan deal could be on the cards. Newcastle are keen on signing the player on loan and it will be interesting to see whether they can convince Napoli to let the player leave. Newcastle need to add some pace and goals to their side and Lozano would be a superb signing. The 25-year-old Mexican is a top-class talent but he has struggled to adapt to Italian football. A loan move to the Premier League could help him regain his form and confidence. The directness of th...
Report: Aston Villa discussing the possibility of signing £20m midfielder wanted by Crystal Palace
Aston Villa are thought to be discussing the possibility of signing Marko Grujic from Liverpool. The player was on loan at Hertha Berlin last year and he has been quite impressive with his performances. According to reports (h/t Birmingham Mail), Villa are looking to sign the 24-year-old midfielder but his asking price could be an issue. Grujic is valued at £20m. Furthermore, Aston Villa are not the only English club looking to sign the box-to-box midfielder this summer. Crystal Palace have made contact with his agent as well. If Villa managed to convince Liverpool to lower their demands, Grujic would be a solid long-term signing for them. He would add power, presence and defensive cover to their midfield. Grujic could be the ideal partner for McGinn and Luiz next season. Dean Smith’s...
Arsenal favourites to sign 22-year-old star for an initial £23.4m – Gianluca di Marzio
Arsenal are currently ahead of Napoli and Manchester United in the race to sign Gabriel Magalhaes, Gianluca di Marzio reports. The north London side have been heavily fancied to sign the centre-back this month, but Gianluca di Marzio recently claimed that United had made a late approach for the player. However, it still appears that the Gunners are leading the pursuit of the 22-year-old and a deal for his transfer could be finalised in the next 24 hours. Mikel Arteta’s side have already matched Napoli’s bid of £23.4m plus £3.6m in add-ons and they have made an intriguing contract offer to the player. Hence, they are leading the race to sign him ahead of Napoli, who need to sell Kalidou Koulibaly first to afford the deal while United are yet to offer a better financial package. Ar...
Gary Lineker thinks one Barcelona player would transform Manchester City
Gary Lineker has told talkSPORT that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi would be a brilliant signing for Manchester City. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona striker has raved about Messi, and he believes that if the Argentina international came to the Etihad Stadium, then he would make City hugely popular around the world. Barcelona are going through a change at the moment, with Ronald Koeman having been appointed as the new head coach the Spanish giants. Messi is out of contract at the European powerhouse at the end of next season, and it remains to be seen if the 33-year-old signs a new deal. Barca did not win La Liga this past season and were humiliated by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Messi worked with City manager Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, and Line...
Scotsman thinks player Celtic reportedly want ‘only going to get better, fitter and stronger’
Brian Kerr has raved about reported Celtic target David Turnbull and has said that the Motherwell star will only get better, as quoted in The Daily Record. According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic are interested in signing Turnbull from Scottish Premiership rivals Motherwell in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Celtic manager Neil Lennon sent first-team coach Gavin Strachan to watch the young midfielder in action for Motherwell against Hibernian away from home at Easter Road in the Scottish Premiership last weekend. Former Motherwell and Scotland international midfielder Kerr has spoken highly of Turnbull, and he believes that the 21-year-old will eventually leave Well. The Daily Record quotes Kerr as saying about Turnbull:“I think everyone knows what David’s got in his lo...
Report: Celtic preparing a £2m plus bid for 21-yr-old, Lennon tried to sign him last year
Celtic are looking to sign the Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull this summer. The player came close to signing for the Scottish champions back in June 2019 but a knee problem derailed his move to Parkhead in the end. According to Football Insider, it seems that Neil Lennon is willing to return for the goalscoring midfielder once again. Celtic are expected to get rid of Tom Rogic this summer and Turnbull would be his replacement. Rogic has fallen down the pecking order at Celtic and he is no longer a key player for them. Also, he has not been at his best ever since the departure of Rodgers. Turnbull will add goals and creativity to the Celtic side if he joins them. As per Football Insider, the Hoops are lining up a £2m plus bid for the player and it will be interesting to see if they can...
Sky Sports reporter confirms Newcastle are keen on signing 22-yr-old Spurs target
Newcastle are thought to be interested in signing the Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The player has been linked with a move to Tottenham and Wolves as well and it will be interesting to see where he ends up this summer. #wwfc interested in Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos, who knocked them out of Europa Lg. But Wolves could only afford him (and probably only pursue) if a big offer came in for Adama Traore. Would cost £40m. Wolves also keen on #afc Ainsley Maitland-Niles, as are #nufc and others. — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) August 21, 2020 The 22-year-old can play as a full-back or as a winger and his versatility will be an added bonus for Steve Bruce’s side. Newcastle could use a right-sided full-back with some attacking qualities and Maitland-Niles would be a superb signing for t...
Newcastle close in on versatile ace, Sunderland legend reacts: ‘A good solid signing’
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer. The 28-year-old midfielder could soon be announced as a Newcastle player and former Sunderland star Kevin Phillips thinks it could prove to be a superb signing for the Magpies. The Sunderland legend has worked with Hendrick before and he claims that the former Burnley ace will chip in with consistent performances week in week out. Speaking to Football Insider, Phillips said: “I know Jeff well, worked with him for two or three seasons at Derby. He’s a good lad, he’s gone on and developed well. That’s a good solid signing. You know what you’re going to get out of Jeff week in and week out. You’ll get an eight of 10 performance. He’ll chip in with the odd goal, and like I say, he’s a good lad as well. ...
Report claims Leeds United have made an enquiry for versatile Serie A attacker
Leeds United are interested in signing the AC Milan striker are Rafael Leao this summer. The attacker hasn’t been a regular starter for the Italian side this past season and a move to Leeds United could allow him to play week in week out. The 21-year-old scored six goals for Milan in 12 Serie A starts this past season. Leao is highly talented and a manager like Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop into a Premier League star. As per Football Insider, the newly-promoted Premier League side have already made enquiries for the attacker. However, the Italian giants have signed the player last summer and they are unlikely to let him leave so soon. He is likely to improve with experience and coaching. Leao could be leading AC Milan’s attack in the near future. It will be interesting to see ...
Report: Rangers keen on 26-yr-old PL ace, but face competition from West Ham
Rangers and West Ham United are thought to be keeping tabs on the Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram. As per reports (via Daily Record), the 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract and it is no clear whether he will sign an extension. The defensive midfielder had a very good season in the Premier League last year and he could prove to be a sensational addition for the Hammers as well as the Scottish giants. It will be interesting to see if Rangers come forward with an offer for the player in the coming weeks. Lundstram would be a major upgrade on Rangers’ current midfield options. Steven Gerrard needs to add more steel and defensive cover to his midfield and the Sheffield United star would be the ideal signing for him. As for West Ham, David Moyes needs to bring in a long ...
Report: Leeds have tabled an offer for winger once linked with £85m Chelsea move
According to French journalist Manu Lonjon, Leeds United have just made an offer for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. Leeds vient de faire une offre pour Léon Bailey ( Leverkusen) — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) August 21, 2020 The Jamaican is a wanted man in the English Premier League, and The Express claimed back in March that Chelsea were ready to spend £85 million on Bailey’s signature this summer, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal also linked. That price has definitely dropped due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it appears that Leeds are willing to make him their club-record signing. Sky Sports recently claimed that the Bundesliga side could be willing to do business for between £20 million to £30 million. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are looking to mak...
Guillem Balague says player ‘would be more than happy’ to play for Leeds
Well-known Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague has given his take on speculation that Leeds United are interested in signing Rodrigo from Valencia. According to Gianlucadimarzio.com. Leeds want to sign Spain international Rodrigo from La Liga outfit Valencia. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to wrap up the signing of the 29-year-old – who can play as a striker or as a winger before the Whites’ opening Premier League game of the season against Liverpool on September 12. Balague, who works for BBC Sport and is a well-known Spanish football expert, believes that Rodrigo would be a good signing for Leeds. What a proposition (Valencia’s) Rodrigo/Leeds as reported! The player would be more than happy to play for Bielsa and for a club like #LUFC. Fast, goalscorer, hard worker without...
