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Report: French giants want to sign wantaway Rangers star on loan
According to le10sport, Ligue 1 outfit Marseille want to sign Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos on loan this summer. The Colombian is also on the radar of Lille, but they have already signed Jonathan David and might not see the need for another striker. Morelos has fallen out with Rangers boss Steven Gerrard and has reportedly told the Ibrox club that he wants out this summer. The 24-year-old was left out of the squad that secured a 2-0 win against Kilmarnock on Saturday, with Gerrard insisting he wasn’t mentally and psychologically ready for the game. Morelos has failed to impress with his attitude in training and it appears that Gerrard has clearly had enough. While Rangers have knocked back four offers from Lille for the Colombian, they are now keen to do business and it seems unlikely he...
‘Best news I’ve heard’: Many West Ham fans react to latest transfer update
According to reports from the Guardian, Real Valladolid have reached an agreement to sign Roberto from West Ham this summer. The Spaniard joined the Hammers last season on free. The former Espanyol player came as Lukasz Fabianski’s deputy and took the gloves when the Pole suffered a serious injury last September. It was quickly discovered that Roberto was out of his depth and that he is simply not good enough to play in the Premier League. It seems his disappointing spell at West Ham is set to end, with Valladolid reaching an agreement for an undisclosed fee. Many West Ham fans have taken to Twitter to express their reaction after the news broke out. Here are some of the selected tweets: How much does West Ham have to pay Real Valladolid to take Roberto — stephen field (@stephenfield5...
Report: Newcastle have made an approach to sign £18m Tottenham target
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has admitted that he is looking to make a few signings before the start of the new season. However, with the takeover saga taking a backseat, it is still unknown whether Mike Ashley will at all give Bruce a handsome transfer kitty to bring in the players of his choice. Nevertheless, the Magpies are keeping their options open. Bolstering the defence is one of Bruce’s top priorities this summer, and the Magpies have earmarked Chilean defender Guillermo Maripan for that role. According to reports from CDF, the Magpies are ready to make a move for Maripan who is available to buy for a fee in the region of €20 million (£18m) this summer. In fact, they have made an approach to Monaco for a potential deal. Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur were also in...
Transfer round-up: Man United fail with defender bid, Arsenal star wanted by Spanish giants
It’s exactly a month since the Premier League summer transfer window opened and there has been plenty of activity in terms of incoming and outgoing signings. Newly-promoted Leeds United have been the most active club with as many as six signings and they are now expected to announce the arrival of Rodrigo from Valencia. Elsewhere, Chelsea have become the first side to spend more than £100m this summer. They recently confirmed the purchase of Ben Chilwell from Leicester City. Let’s have a look at the top transfer rumours today. Top Transfer Rumours: Queens Park Rangers’ attacker Eberechi Eze has been the subject of interest from multiple Premier League sides this summer, but Crystal Palace appear to have won the race for his services. They are due to pay an initial fee of £16.5m f...
‘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...
