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Report: Everton offer for midfielder has been accepted, deal could be done this week
Everton are closing in on the signing of the Napoli midfielder Allan this summer. According to the Tuttosport from Italy (via Sportwitness), Napoli have accepted an offer of around €30 million for the midfielder and the two clubs are now working on the nature of the add ons. The report also claim that the transfer could be completed within this week. Allan has been linked with Everton for a while now and the Toffees will be looking to get the deal done quickly. The Brazilian midfielder has worked with Carlo Ancelotti before and he could be a key player for Everton next season. Everton need an experienced midfielder who can control the game and provide some defensive cover to their back four. Allan would be an ideal signing for them. The 29-year-old knows Ancelotti’s style of play and he wo...
Arsene Wenger expresses regret over late bloomer Serge Gnabry
Arsene Wenger has expressed his disappointment at seeing Serge Gnabry blossom just after leaving Arsenal. Wenger has previously spoken about coming very close to signing the likes of Didier Drogba, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Yaya Toure. Now, the Frenchman’s regret stems from having had a player like Gnabry and failing to get the best out of him. According to Daily Star, Wenger said: “Let’s not forget Gnabry, I bought him at the age of 15 from Stuttgart and he was injured a lot. I was very sad that we couldn’t get over the line with him because I knew that he would have a great future. He can play No 10, he can be a No 9, he is a very intelligent player.” Back in 2012, Gnabry was one of the many talented youngsters, who were moving to Arsenal knowing that they would get playing time without the...
Dejan Lovren admits rivalry between Liverpool duo despite success
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has been confirmed that Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah may not get along very well despite having contributed immensely to Liverpool’s success in recent years. Lovren has extensively played with the duo after recently bringing his six-year spell at Liverpool to an end. Salah came to Liverpool in 2017 while Mane joined the club shortly after. The arrival of Roberto Firmino completed the construction of a deadly strike-force. Mane has come up with 48 goals and 17 assists in the last two seasons at Liverpool, while Mohamed Salah has been able to get a slender advantage after scoring 50 goals and creating 25. According to the Mirror, Lovren said: “I see it [rivalry] in a different way. It is good to have competition between players. It is normal, Salah want...
Report: Leeds United submit £25m bid for Bielsa’s number one target
Leeds United have made a third bid to sign the Brighton defender Ben white this summer. The Whites have already failed with two previous offers to sign the 22 year old and it will be interesting to see how Brighton react to their third offer. The first two bids from Leeds United were in the region of £18.5m and £22m According to Sky Sports, Ben White is the number one target for Marcelo Bielsa this summer. White was on loan at Leeds United last season and he was a key player for them. The 22 year old formed a vital partnership with Liam Cooper and helped Leeds United win the championship. Leeds United managed to keep 22 clean sheets last season with him at the back. It is no surprise that they want to sign Ben white permanently this summer. The new offer from Leeds is thought to be in...
Report: Aston Villa make approach for 27-yr-old winger, face competition from Leicester
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Marseille winger Florian Thauvin this summer. The 27 year old spent most of the last season recovering from an injury and he will be determined to get back to his best next season. According to TMW, Leicester City and Atalanta are keen on signing the winger as well. The two Premier League sides have made an approach as well. However, Thauvin prefers to play in the Champions League and therefore the Italian side will have an advantage. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa or Leicester City can persuade him to return to the Premier League this summer. Thauvin has played in England with Newcastle before but it was a forgettable spell for him. Marseille value the player at €15 million and his suitors should be able to afford that easily. The 27...
Report: Leeds have held talks with PL giants regarding 24-yr-old target
Leeds United are looking at the Arsenal defender Rob Holding this summer. According to Football Insider, the 24 year old defender will be made available for transfer and Leeds have already held preliminary talks with the Gunners regarding a move. Ben White is thought to be the priority target for Marcelo Bielsa but Leeds have been unsuccessful in persuading Brighton to sell the player to them. It seems that Rob Holding will be an alternative to White this summer. Although Holding is not as talented as Ben White, he could prove to be a decent addition to Leeds’ defense. Marcelo Bielsa could help him improve as a player. Holding needs to leave Arsenal for his own good and a move to Leeds United could be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the ...
Report shares why £36m man is seeking transfer away from West Ham
According to The Sun, Brazil international attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson is seeking a transfer away from West Ham United after being sidelined by manager David Moyes. The 27-year-old is down the boss’ pecking order after struggling to impress last term, and he is considering his future at the London Stadium as a result. Anderson is open to returning to Lazio who are currently looking for a midfielder after David Silva snubbed them for Real Sociedad, but the Serie A outfit only want to pay around half of the initial £36 million West Ham parted with for his signature in the summer of 2016. Despite his recent struggles in the attacking third, the Brazilian isn’t short of options, with some clubs in Italy, France and Spain monitoring his situation with the Hammers. The London club are o...
Report: Leicester leading the race to sign defender who was ‘extremely close’ to joining Leeds
Leicester City are considering making a move for Ryan Nolan, according to reports from The Sun. The 21-year-old is a highly-rated young centre-back who plays in the third division of Italian football. He is currently playing for Giana Erminio on loan from Arezzo. He was previously on the books at Inter Milan. The report claims that the youngster was on the cusp of the Inter first team under former manager Luciano Spaletti, but fell out of favour under Antonio Conte. The former Chelsea boss emphasized experience over youth, and the youngster was sold, as a result. The Sun reports that Leicester City are leading the race for his signature. Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers are also interested. He has two years left on his contract in Italy, but Arezzo are happy to le...
Report: Mourinho has personally contacted 9-goal Tottenham target regarding summer move
Tottenham have now stepped up their pursuit of the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. According to Football Insider, Jose Mourinho has personally contacted the striker regarding a move to Tottenham. The Portuguese manager wants to sign the 28 year old striker as an alternative to Harry Kane this summer. The Londoners struggled during Kane’s injury absence last season and Mourinho is keen to add depth to his attacking position this year. It will be interesting to see if Jose Mourinho can convince the striker to join his side. Tottenham aren’t the only ones after Wilson this summer. Tottenham are looking at the player as a backup option to Kane and it will be interesting to see if Wilson is happy with that role. Some of his other suitors could offer him regular first team football and that m...
Transfer roundup: Chelsea offered Thiago Silva, West Brom want Championship duo
It has been relatively quiet in terms of Premier League transfers over the past few days, but a number of players continue to be linked with the top-flight clubs. Gabriel Magalhaes has been associated with a possible move to Arsenal in recent weeks, but as things stand, the Gunners are still awaiting the player’s decision (The Guardian). Elsewhere, Chelsea are still in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over Kai Havertz, but they have yet to meet the £90m price tag set by the German outfit (The Telegraph). Let’s have a look at some of the other transfer stories. Top Transfer Rumours: Thiago Silva has confirmed that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer when his contract expires after the Champions League final. Chelsea have been offered the opportunity to land his services on ...
Report: Fulham looking to beat Spurs & EPL trio to signature of England international
According to The Telegraph, Fulham have joined Tottenham Hotspur and co. in the pursuit of Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. The 28-year-old is keen to remain in the English top-flight following the Cherries relegation, and Aston Villa, West Ham United and Newcastle United are also keeping tabs on him. Fulham relied heavily on Aleksandar Mitrovic last term, with the Serbian starting 40 Championship games. Manager Scott Parker wants to boost his striking ranks and he wants to add Wilson to his squad as they prepare for life back in the Premier League. The England international brings top-flight experience to the table and guarantees goals when presented with opportunities. Spurs want him as a back-up to Harry Kane, but Wilson wants to play regularly and could fancy his chances of getting f...
Report: Tottenham looking to sign 11-goal attacker from PL giants
Tottenham are plotting a surprise loan move for the Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster this summer. The 20 year old was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for them. It is no surprise that Tottenham are looking to bring in a backup option to Harry Kane. However, their interest (via Football Insider) in Brewster is a bit of a surprise. The Liverpool youngster needs to join a club where he can play week in week out and a backup role at Tottenham is not ideal for him at all. Furthermore, if he was satisfied with the backup role he could get that at Liverpool. A move to Tottenham does not make sense at all. It will be interesting to see where Brewster ends up this summer. He is highly rated at Liverpool and regular football will be the key to his development next...
