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Report confirms Everton bid for 27-yr-old who impressed in the PL last season, personal terms agreed
Everton are Interested in signing the Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure this summer. According to reports via GFFN, the Toffees submitted a bid for the 27 year old midfielder but the Hornets have turned it down. Everton are thought to be preparing an improved offer for the box to box midfielder now. Doucoure is now a priority target for Ancelotti. Doucoure has impressed in the Premier League over the last few years and he could prove to be a superb addition to Ancelotti’s midfield. He would add power, presence and drive in the middle of the park and Everton are desperately crying out for somebody with his skill set. The report adds that Everton have already agreed personal terms with the player. Doucoure will sign a four year contract with the Toffees. It will be interesting to se...
Report: Southampton in talks over £20m deal for Bundesliga midfielder
Southampton are in talks with Schalke 04 over the potential signing of midfielder Weston McKennie this summer, Sky Sports reports. The south Coast outfit recently sanctioned the sale of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Tottenham Hotspur and they are likely to find a replacement. McKennie has emerged as the prime target for the Saints and it is reported that talks are underway with Schalke over a deal worth £20m for his services. The United States international has already turned down a move to Hertha Berlin and he is said to be keen on joining a Premier League club this summer. The Saints are currently in advanced negotiations for the 21-year-old, but they may have to raise funds from player sales before securing his signature. Wesley Hoedt, Guido Carrillo and Mario Lemina are among...
Report: Neil Lennon looking to bring 27-yr-old Serie A ace to Celtic this summer
Celtic are interested in signing the Sampdoria centre back Omar Colley this summer. The 27-year-old has done well in the Italian League and he could prove to be a very good addition to Bielsa’s back four. As per Calciomercato, the player will be allowed to leave Sampdoria this summer but he won’t come cheap. Colley has two years left on his contract and he is expected to command a considerable fee. Neil Lennon’s defence has been bullied at times this season and the likes of Jullien and Ajer could use someone like Colley beside them. Colley will add physique and defensive quality to Celtic’s back four. Also, the 27-year-old is at the peak of his career right now and he’s ready to make an immediate impact if he joins Celtic. It will be interesting to see if Celtic are willing to spend big on...
Report: Everton make approach for 27-yr-old attacker, move could smash their transfer record
Everton could reignite their interest in the Crystal Palace winger Wilfred Zaha this summer. The Toffees were heavily linked with a move for the 27-year-old last summer but they failed to sign him despite offering massive sums of money. Football insider claims that Everton have asked Palace to keep them informed about the winger’s situation. It seems that the Eagles could cash in on their star player this year. It will be interesting to see if Everton can convince them to sell the player to them. There is no doubt that Everton need to add more pace and flair to their attack and Zaha would be ideal. The former Manchester United winger has proven himself in the Premier League over the last few years with Crystal Palace and he deserves to join a bigger team now. A world-class manager like Car...
2020 UEFA Europa League Final: Sevilla vs Inter Milan
Sevilla and Inter Milan will go head-to-head in Cologne on Friday with the 2019/20 Europa League title up for grabs. The La Liga side progressed to the final with a 2-1 victory over Manchester United, while Inter made it through courtesy of a 5-0 demolition of Shakhtar Donetsk. Inter are now favourites to lift the trophy, but they are unlikely to find things easy against a team who are extremely difficult to break down. Read on as we look at the two finalists and predict who we think will go on to lift the trophy at the RheinEnergieStadion. Sevilla Demonstrate Their Pedigree Sevilla have conceded just four goals in the Europa League this season and will provide stern opposition for Inter in the final. They breezed through the group stage of the competition, before edging past CFR Cluj on a...
Report: Aston Villa and Newcastle looking to sign 11-goal attacker from PL giants
Aston Villa and Newcastle United are interested in signing the Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster this summer. The young striker was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for the Championship side. According to Goal.com, both Premier League clubs want to sign Brewster on loan and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool are willing to sanction another move for the youngster. The report adds that the 20 year old striker will be given the chance during the pre-season to prove that he is ready for first team football at Liverpool. It will be interesting to see if he can convince Jurgen Klopp in the coming weeks. Brewster is a supreme talent and he needs to play week in week out to continue his development and achieve his potential. It is highly unlikely that Liv...
Report: Everton ready to end interest in £22.6m defender, Arsenal favourites to sign him
Everton are prepared to end their transfer pursuit of Gabriel Magalhaes amid the competition from the likes of Arsenal and Napoli, Liverpool Echo claims. The Toffees were in advanced negotiations with Lille for the centre-back earlier in the year and they were hoping to finalise a deal worth £30m prior to the coronavirus outbreak. The pandemic has led to financial losses for almost every club and it is now reported that the Toffees are reluctant to pay above the market price for the defender. Both Arsenal and Napoli have made offers of £22.6m for Gabriel, but the Merseyside outfit are unwilling to enter the bidding war for the 22-year-old. Hence, the club are prepared to look elsewhere and it is revealed that the focus could lie on bolstering the midfield department instead ...
Report: Leeds linked with a move for 26-yr-old attacker, PL giants prepared to sell
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. The 26-year-old has failed to prove himself at Chelsea and Frank Lampard is looking to cash in on him this summer. As per Het Laatste Nieuws, Leeds have been offered the chance to sign the Belgian striker and they are considering whether to make a move for him. Bielsa needs to improve his attacking options this summer and Batshuayi could prove to be a good addition. The Belgian has the talent to develop into a quality Premier League striker but he needs a consistent run of games and a manager who will trust in him. Marcelo Bielsa has a reputation of improving players at his disposal and he could do wonders with Batshuayi next season. The Argentine manager could help the Belgian regain his sharpness and confi...
Report: Everton leading the chase for midfield ace, reliable journalist confirms transfer talks
Everton are leading the chase for the Napoli midfielder Allan this summer. Despite interest from Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, the Premier League side are favourites to sign the Brazilian midfielder (via Sportwitness). Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed that the two sides are in talks right now. Everton are back in talks with Napoli to sign Allan. Also Abdoulaye Doucouré (Watford) is on the list. Ancelotti strongly wants a new midfielder. 🔵 @DiMarzio @SkySport #EFC #Napoli — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2020 Napoli want €40 million for the player and it will be interesting to see if Everton can agree on a fee with them in the coming weeks. The Germans have submitted an offer for the player but it is not enough. Allan has worked with Ancelotti before an...
Kevin De Bruyne sends emotional message as teammate leaves Man City
David Silva played his last game for Manchester City on Saturday night, and the midfielder will feel gutted after missing out on the chance to win the Champions League with the Etihad Stadium outfit. The Spaniard joined City from Valencia in the summer of 2010, and he ended up making over 430 appearances across all competitions, scoring 77 goals and assisting 140 others. Silva helped the side to four Premier League titles, three F.A Cups and four League Cups, and to say that he will be hugely missed will be an understatement. City star Kevin De Bruyne is sad to see the legendary midfielder leave, and he has reacted thus on Twitter: Sad to see this man leave the club after an incredible 10 years. It was an honour to play with and wish you all the best in the future my friend @21LVA pic.tw...
Transfer roundup: Man United stance on Jack Grealish, Arsenal striker agrees new deal
The 2020 Premier League summer transfer window has entered its fourth week. Over the past few days, there have been no new signings made by top-flight clubs, but a couple of players have moved out on temporary deals. Manchester United attacker Tahith Chong will spend the 2020/21 campaign on loan with German side Werder Bremen. Elsewhere, Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has returned to Swansea City for the second season running. He signed a fresh three year contract prior to the move. Let’s have a look at the trending transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Rumours: Manchester United have been regularly linked with Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish. However, it appears that there is no certainty that the Red Devils will make an approach for his services. The club continu...
Report: BNG in direct contact with Ronaldo, plan to sign him if NUFC takeover goes through
According to The Telegraph, Bellagraph Nova Group are in direct contact with Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo and will look to sign him and such calibre of players if their planned takeover of Newcastle United goes through. The group claim to have tabled a £280 million bid for the St. James’ Park outfit, but current owner Mike Ashley is holding out for £340 million. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben Brothers pulled out of a £300 million deal to buy Newcastle last month after the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test frustrated their efforts, and the BN Group are now looking to swoop with the Sports Direct owner very keen to sell. They claim to have enlisted the help of Alan Shearer and former Magpies striker Michael Chopra, and the former h...
