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Jermaine Beckford says he would love to sign Barcelona ace for Leeds United
Jermaine Beckford has said on Twitter that he would love to bring Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to Leeds United. The former Leeds striker made the comment on the social networking site during a Q&A session, as shown below. Leo Messi — jermaine beckford (@jermainebecks83) August 17, 2020 Unlikely Leeds United transfer It is hard to see Messi leave Barcelona for Leeds in the summer transfer window despite the presence of his Argentine compatriot Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road. True, Leeds are a massive club and are back in the Premier League for the first time in 16 years, but the Whites will not be able to come up with the wages of the Argentina international or pay the huge transfer fee that Barca would demand. Excitement for Leeds United fans However, there are still enough reasons fo...
Sky claim club will sell forward for £16.3m, linked with Tottenham and West Ham
Reported Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United target Serhou Guirassy wants to play in the Premier League, according to Sky Sports. It has been reported by Sky Sports that Guirassy wants to play in the top flight of English football and is valued at €18 million (£16.30 million) by his club Amiens, who will play in Ligue 2 next season after getting relegated from Ligue 1. The 24-year-old forward will be sold and his representatives are working hard to get him a move, with Rennes interested in him, according to the report. L’Equipe reported in June of interest from West Ham in the forward, while Le10 Sport claimed in May that Tottenham are interested in the Frenchman. Stats According to WhoScored, Guirassy scored nine goals and provided one assist in 23 Ligue 1 matches for Amiens this past s...
Report: Aston Villa looking to hijack 22-yr-old’s transfer to Premier League rivals
Aston Villa are looking to hijack a move for Aaron Ramsdale in the coming weeks. The Bournemouth keeper is expected to join Sheffield United this summer after the Cherries accepted an £18.5 million bid from the Premier League side. As per reports, Aston Villa are looking to sign the 22-year-old shot-stopper now and they could make a move soon. Tom Heaton is the only reliable keeper at the club and it would make sense if Dean Smith went for Ramsdale. If Aston Villa come forward with a concrete offer in the coming weeks it will be interesting to see how Ramsdale reacts to the interest. Sheffield United did very well last season whereas Aston Villa were involved in the relegation battle. The goalkeeper might be tempted to join Chris Wilder’s side who seem to have a better team for now and are...
‘Would be massive’ – Some Spurs fans react after hearing Mourinho wants 16-goal midfielder
Tottenham are interested in signing the Leipzig midfielder Marcel Sabitzer this summer as per the reports we covered yesterday. The 26-year-old midfielder has been in fine form for the German side this season and he would be a fantastic addition to Jose Mourinho’s midfield. Sabitzer can play in multiple positions and his versatility will be an added bonus for the Londoners. He can play as a central midfielder or as a right-sided wide player. The Leipzig star managed to score 16 goals and he also picked up ten assists this past season and he would improve Tottenham going forward. The Londoners are in desperate need of someone like Sabitzer in their midfield. The likes of Winks, Sissoko, and Ndombele are all good players but they do not have goals in their game. Sabitzer would add a new dime...
Report: Crystal Palace attacker attracting interest from three European clubs
Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs keen on signing Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha this summer, a report from Sky Sports claims. The Ivory Coast international was fancied to pursue a fresh challenge last summer when he was the subject of interest from Arsenal and Everton. However, both teams were put off by the Eagles’ £80m price tag and Zaha ultimately spent the entire 2019/2020 campaign with the south London side. The 27-year-old experienced an average season with just four goals and five assists from 38 league outings, but he still appears to be attracting high-profile interest. According to Sky Sports, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund are considering a move for Zaha amid the uncertain futures of Neymar and Jadon Sancho respectively. AS Monac...
Fabrizio Romano: Everton manager badly want Watford star, Klopp was once keen
According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti badly wants a midfielder this summer and is keen on bringing Watford star Abdoulaye Doucoure to Goodison Park. 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 Former Toffees boss Marco Silva wanted to bring the Frenchman to the club during his time on Merseyside, but a deal couldn’t work out. With Watford now relegated, Doucoure is expected to leave this summer, and he could finally be joining Everton. Sam Allardyce also wanted him when he was at Goodison Park, and the club could be third time lucky. Liverpool were ...
Report: Leeds United will move for German centre-back if they fail to sign Ben White
According to The Telegraph, Leeds United will focus on the signing of Robin Koch from Freiburg, if they are unable to re-sign Ben White from Brighton & Hove Albion. White spent the previous campaign on loan with the club and he was ever-present through the Championship campaign as they secured promotion to the top-flight after a 16-year hiatus. The west Yorkshire outfit have been eager to re-sign the centre-back on a permanent deal this summer, but so far, they have failed to convince the Seagulls to sanction his departure. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have already seen two bids of £18.5m and £22m rejected for White and it is reported that they may need to pay in upwards of £30m to push through a deal. The club have yet to make a third offer for White and The Telegraph cla...
Report: Arsenal have agreement with 22-year-old centre-back, £25m bid could be accepted
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal have placed a formal offer on the table for Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The north London side are aiming to strengthen their central defence ahead of next season and Gabriel has been identified as their top target. It is now reported that the club have agreed terms with the Brazilian and they are optimistic of finalising his transfer from Lille. Lille are said to have a gentleman’s agreement with Napoli for Gabriel and the Serie A outfit are prepared to buy him, suppose they sanction the sale of Kalidou Koulibaly, So far, the Italian side have failed to find any suitable offers for their defender and it is suggested that they are running out of time to sign Gabriel. The Gunners have offered a package of around £25m for Gabriel and that is said...
‘Incredible’ player undergoing Tottenham Hotspur medical now, claims journalist
BBC Sport journalist Simon Stone has claimed on Twitter that Joe Hart is undergoing a medical at Tottenham Hotspur. A report in The Times this morning reported of interest in former Manchester City and Burnley goalkeeper Hart from Tottenham. Spurs have been on the hunt for a new goalkeeper following the departure of Michel Vorm at the end of this past season. Hart left Burnley earlier this summer, and, according to The Times, the 33-year-old – described by City manager Pep Guardiola as “incredible” in October 2018, according to ESPN – will sign a two-year contract with the option of a third and will earn £35,000 per week as salary. BBC Sport journalist Stone has now claimed on Twitter that the goalkeeper is undergoing a medical now. Joe Hart having medical @SpursOfficial. Will join Lloris ...
Report: West Ham United will sell 23-year-old, want £45m
West Ham United are open to selling Issa Diop in the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports. It has been reported that West Ham are open to offers of £45 million for the 23-year-old central defender. The report has added that at least two clubs in the Premier League are interested in the Frenchman. West Ham United spell Diop has been on the books of West Ham since 2018 when he joined from French club Toulouse. According to WhoScored, the 23-year-old made 31 starts and one substitute appearance in the Premier League for the Hammers this past season, scoring three goals and providing one assist in the process. During the 2018-19 campaign, the defender scored one goal in 33 league games for the London club, according to WhoScored. Strange decision? Diop is a very good central defende...
Report: Leeds United make decision on player Yorkshire rivals want
Leeds United have decided not to pursue their interest in Sheffield United target Matty Longstaff, who is out of contract at Newcastle United, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that Leeds – who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – have opted against making a move for Longstaff. The 20-year-old midfielder is out of contract at Newcastle and is a free agent at the moment. Udinese and Leeds’s Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United are also interested in the England Under-20 international midfielder, according to the report. Bad decision from Leeds United? Longstaff has made only a handful of appearances for Newcastle in his career, but reported interest from Udinese and the Blades show just how good he is. The 2...
Transfer roundup: Chelsea close to £40m player deal, Leicester City could lose defender
It’s been nearly three weeks since the Premier League summer transfer window opened and as many as 12 clubs have made new additions to their squads. Manchester United are currently the most high-profile side without a purchase this summer. They have been fancied to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho, but are yet to make the breakthrough in the negotiations. Let’s have a look at the top transfer rumours over the past 24 hours. Top Transfer Rumours: Chelsea are on the hunt for a new centre-back this summer and it appears that they are close to achieving their objective. The Blues are said to be close to landing Brighton & Hove Albion captain Lewis Dunk in a deal worth £40m (The Sun). Leicester City are facing the prospect of losing Jonny Evans this summer. The Foxes have yet to n...
