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Transfer roundup: Arsenal set to sign winger, Man United eye Gabriel Magalhaes
Transfer roundup: Arsenal set to sign winger, Man United eye Gabriel Magalhaes – originally posted on Sportslens.com The Premier League summer transfer window has entered its 18th day and there have already been a number of new additions among the top-flight sides. Last night, Southampton made their second purchase of the transfer window as they confirmed the signing of Mohammed Salisu from Real Valladolid. Leeds United have been one of the busiest clubs this summer and earlier today, they announced the arrival of young full-back Cody Drameh from Fulham. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Rumours: Willian’s move to Arsenal seems on the cusp of completion. The Brazil international has parted ways with Chelsea after the expiry of his c...
‘It’s up to Liverpool now’ – Fabrizio Romano claims City target desires Anfield move, Klopp wants him
'It’s up to Liverpool now' – Fabrizio Romano claims City target desires Anfield move, Klopp wants him – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are in contact with Bayern Munich for the signature of Spanish international midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Liverpool are in contact with Bayern Münich for Thiago Alcantara. The player would love to join and Klopp wants him (still working also for Wijnaldum to sign a new contract).Bayern want no less than €30m to sell Thiago. It’s up to Liverpool now… #LFC #Bayern #Thiago — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 13, 2020 The 29-year-old wants to link up with manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, and the German also wants him. Bayern know that the midfielder wan...
Report: Everton keen on 28-yr-old defender who will cost around £13.5m this summer
Report: Everton keen on 28-yr-old defender who will cost around £13.5m this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton are interested in signing the Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic this summer. Carlo Ancelotti knows that the Toffees will have to tighten up at the back in order to secure European qualification and Maksimovic would be a good signing for them. The Premier League side have been linked with Gabriel Magalhaes this summer but the Lille defender is expected to sign for Napoli. Everton have therefore switched their attention towards Maksimovic now (h/t sportwitness). It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a fee with the Italian side for the player. Maksimovic is valued at €15m and Everton should be able to afford him this summer. The likes of Fiorentin...
Tottenham hoping to convince 25-yr-old to join, could submit contract offer next week
Tottenham hoping to convince 25-yr-old to join, could submit contract offer next week – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham continue to be linked with the Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. As per FCInterNews, the Ndombele-Skriniar swap is still on the cards and Spurs could make their move for the defender next week. The report claims that Spurs will look to agree on a deal with the player first and they could submit their offer to the 25-year-old defender soon. If the two parties can work out an agreement, Inter Milan will then finalise the financial details of the transfer involving Ndombele/Skriniar. Antonio Conte is not a big fan of Skriniar and Inter would be willing to let the player leave. He could replace Vertonghen at Spurs. Tottenham lost the Belgian defender th...
Club owner’s response if he’ll announce signing of Nottingham Forest forward today
Club owner’s response if he’ll announce signing of Nottingham Forest forward today – originally posted on Sportslens.com Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony has said on Twitter that Nottingham Forest forward Tyler Walker will not make a move to his club today. MacAnthony has suggested on Twitter that Peterborough are planning to announce the signing of a new player today. However, that player is not Forest forward Tyler, as the owner of the League One club has told a fan of the Championship outfit on the social networking site. No pal. https://t.co/AFgAoxs0wW — Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) August 13, 2020 Tyler walker? — E-Nottingham Forest (@e_nottmforest) August 13, 2020 Nottingham Forest spell Tyler has been on the books of Forest his entire professional club...
Steven Gerrard says 2 Rangers youngsters ‘will not be going on loan’
Steven Gerrard says 2 Rangers youngsters ‘will not be going on loan’ – originally posted on Sportslens.com Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has told The Scottish Sun that he will sell Greg Docherty and Ross McCrorie in the summer transfer window, but they will not leave Ibrox on another loan deals. Gerrard has said that Hull City – who will play in League One in England next season after getting relegated from the Championship – are interested in signing 23-year-old midfielder Docherty. The Liverpool legend has added that Scottish Premiership rivals Hibernian want to sign 22-year-old McCrorie, who can play as a central defender or as a defensive midfielder. Gerrard has said that Rangers are ready to sell the two youngsters, but he has made it clear that they will not go out...
Report: Everton and Southampton have sounded out free agent midfielder
Report: Everton and Southampton have sounded out free agent midfielder – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to 90min, Everton, Southampton and West Bromwich Albion are among the clubs interested in signing midfielder Jeff Hendrick in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Everton, Southampton, Crystal Palace and West Brom all have sounded out the Republic of Ireland international midfielder. AC Milan, Atalanta, Lille and Marseille are also interested in the 28-year-old, according to the report, which has added that Newcastle United are confident that they will win the race for midfielder, who is a free agent at the moment after leaving Premier League club Burnley this summer. Stats According to WhoScored, Hendrick made 22 starts and two substitute appearance...
Report claims Real Madrid are ready to sell Tottenham target for £15 million this summer
Report claims Real Madrid are ready to sell Tottenham target for £15 million this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Sport, Real Madrid are ready to sell Tottenham Hotspur target Gareth Bale this summer and have placed a £15 million price tag on his head. The Santiago Bernabeu outfit have decided to bring back Martin Odegaard back on loan from Real Sociedad, and manager Zinedine Zidane has to make necessary squad changes and adjustments as a result. Bale isn’t in the Frenchman’s plans and Madrid are aware that suitors won’t be able to pay his huge wages and afford a huge asking price at the same time, hence their decision to offer him at a cut-price fee. Tottenham have been continually linked with the Wales international, and while landing him...
Report: Aston Villa considering a bid for midfield duo who impressed in the Premier League last season
Report: Aston Villa considering a bid for midfield duo who impressed in the Premier League last season – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are keen on strengthening their attack this summer and they are looking at the Norwich duo – Todd Cantwell and Emiliano Buendia. As per The Telegraph, both attacking midfielders have attracted Villa’s attention and the club are now considering a bid. It will be interesting to see who they manage to bring in this summer. Both players were excellent for Norwich this past season and they would improve Dean Smith’s side. Buendia is more of a playmaker who operates as the number ten. Whereas Cantwell likes to play in the wide areas. Aston Villa could use both of them next season. They would add goals and creativity to th...
Report: Manchester City willing to pay more to sign £27m Liverpool target
Report: Manchester City willing to pay more to sign £27m Liverpool target – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to SportBild, Manchester City have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich. The Spain international has turned down the option of signing a fresh contract with Bayern beyond June 2021 and he is set to be sold by the club this summer. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been mentioned as the favourites to sign him over the past few weeks, but the Reds have yet to finalise a suitable agreement with the German champions. The Merseyside giants are willing to pay as much as £27m (€30m) for the former Barcelona man, but it is reported that the Cityzens could look to beat them to the player’s services. Guardiola was responsible to recrui...
Report: Newcastle leading the chase for 28-yr-old defender this summer
Report: Newcastle leading the chase for 28-yr-old defender this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Newcastle are looking to sign the Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam this summer. As per reports (h/t sportwitness), the 28-year-old could be on the move and Newcastle are currently leading the chase to sign him. The Magpies need to sign a quality left-back before the season starts and Ghoulam would be a good addition. Before his injury, he was a key player for Napoli and he would certainly improve Steve Bruce’s side. Tottenham’s Danny Rose was on loan at the club last season and Newcastle have been linked with a permanent move for him as well. It will be interesting to see if the Magpies can agree on a deal with Napoli now. The asking price shouldn’t be too stee...
Report shares what Christian Eriksen told Hojbjerg about Tottenham
Report shares what Christian Eriksen told Hojbjerg about Tottenham – originally posted on Sportslens.com Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg joined Tottenham Hotspur from Southampton on a five-year deal on Tuesday, and the first footballer to react was Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen. @SpursOfficial i know you know how to take good care of the Danes. So im sure you will do the same with @hojbjerg23 good luck https://t.co/46DM6OEzD3 — Christian Eriksen (@ChrisEriksen8) August 11, 2020 The Denmark international left Spurs for the Serie A side in January having refused to sign a new deal and was a few months away from becoming a free agent, and while some of the fans hold a grudge against him for that, Eriksen clearly has nothing but admiration towards the club. Hojbjerg will hope to f...
