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Report: Youngster unhappy at Tottenham Hotspur, wants to leave this summer
Report: Youngster unhappy at Tottenham Hotspur, wants to leave this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele wants to join Inter Milan in the summer transfer window, according to The Mirror. It has been reported that Italian giants Inter are interested in signing Ndombele from Premier League outfit Tottenham in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that Spurs do not want to sell the France international midfielder. However, according to the report, the 23-year-old is unhappy at the North London outfit and is keen on a move to Inter this summer. Disappointing Tottenham Hotspur spell Much was expected of Ndombele when he joined Tottenham from Lyon in the summer of 2019, with the France international arriving at Tottenham Hot...
Report: Smith wants to sign 26-goal star this summer, Villa will have to pay £25m
Report: Smith wants to sign 26-goal star this summer, Villa will have to pay £25m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are keen on signing the Brentford striker Ollie Watkins this summer. As per The Telegraph, the Championship outfit will demand around £25 million for their star player. Watkins and Benrahma have been Brentford’s best players this season and they were very close to guiding their side to the Premier League next season. Now that the Bees have failed to secure promotion, their key players could look to move on in search of better opportunities. Both Watkins and Benrahma have been linked with Villa and they are good enough for the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa are willing to pay the asking price for Watkins this summer. Th...
New report claims club will sell ‘unbelievable’ player amid Leeds and Arsenal speculation
New report claims club will sell ‘unbelievable’ player amid Leeds and Arsenal speculation – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United and Arsenal have reportedly received a boost in their alleged pursuit of Brentford star Said Benrahma. According to The Mirror, Leeds are interested in signing Benrahma from Brentford in the summer transfer window. The Whites, who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship, are ready to make a move for the 24-year-old winger, according to the report. It has been claimed that Leeds are ‘pushing hard’ for the Algeria international, who can also play as a forward and is rated at £25 million. ESPN has claimed of interest in the Brentford attacker from Arsenal, who have just won the FA Cup this...
Virgil van Dijk’s 4-word reaction to Nathan Ake’s post after Manchester City transfer
Virgil van Dijk’s 4-word reaction to Nathan Ake’s post after Manchester City transfer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool central defender Virgil van Dijk has responded to Nathan Ake’s post on Twitter after his Dutch compatriot completed his move to Manchester City. As announced on City’s official website, the Premier League giants have signed Ake from Bournemouth, who will play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the top flight of English football. The Netherlands international central defender has signed a five-year contract with the Citizens. According to Goal.com, the Cherries have been paid £40 million by City for the 25-year-old former Chelsea man. Liverpool central defender Van Dijk plays with Ake for the Netherlands national football team,...
Report: Wolves make contact with 22-yr-old’s representatives, Liverpool keen on attacker as well
Report: Wolves make contact with 22-yr-old's representatives, Liverpool keen on attacker as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Watford attacker Ismaila Sarr is a man in demand this summer. As per Harrow Times, Liverpool, Wolves and Crystal Palace have made contact with the player’s representatives regarding a transfer. However, Wolves and Palace will only look to sign the player if Traore and Zaha are sold. Sarr made quite an impression in the Premier League this season and he is too good to play in the Championship. A move back to the top flight would be the best option for him. If he joins a club like Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp could maximise his potential. Also, the Reds need more depth in their front three. Sarr could play as a back up to Sadio Mane. Meanwhile, he...
Report: AS Roma chairman open to buying Newcastle after he seals £540m deal
Report: AS Roma chairman open to buying Newcastle after he seals £540m deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Northern Echo, AS Roma chairman and co-owner James Pallotta could launch a bid to buy Newcastle United once he sells the Serie A side. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulled out of a £300 million deal to buy Newcastle last week, citing the prolonged process of being approved by the Premier League and the coronavirus pandemic as reasons for doing so. American TV mogul Henry Mauriss is expected to step in having been linked with a £350 million bid to buy the St. James’ Park outfit, but he could soon have a rival with Pallotta linked to making a move once he sells Roma. The 62-year-old was close to selling the Italian outfit to the Friedkin...
Report: Fulham looking to beat Barcelona to signature of versatile defender
Report: Fulham looking to beat Barcelona to signature of versatile defender – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to the Telegraph, Fulham are interested in bringing Tottenham Hotspur’s left-back Ryan Sessegnon back to Craven Cottage, but they will have to settle for a loan deal to have a chance of landing the 20-year-old. The England youth international joined Spurs for £25 million last summer but struggled with injuries and wasn’t trusted by boss Jose Mourinho. Barcelona are also keen on Sessegnon as his ability to also play in attack and his huge potential have caught their attention. However, the youngster wants to play regularly in order to have a chance of playing in next summer’s European Championship, and he would be open to a return to Fulham. The...
Report: Everton looking to beat Mourinho to £85m winger who once rejected Liverpool move
Report: Everton looking to beat Mourinho to £85m winger who once rejected Liverpool move – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Sport1 (via Buli News), Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are both keeping tabs on Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, and their scouts will be running the rule over him against Rangers in the second-leg of the Europa League last-16 clash tomorrow night. Playing in the Premier League remains a dream for the 22-year-old, and it could come true this summer, with the Bundesliga outfit ready to cash in on him. Everton want to boost their attacking ranks this summer as they look to break into the top-six, while Jose Mourinho is hoping to make Spurs a top-four side again. Bailey has scored seven goals and registered three assists in 31 appearances in 2019...
9 goals and 8 assists this season: Leicester submit big money offer for versatile midfielder
9 goals and 8 assists this season: Leicester submit big money offer for versatile midfielder – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leicester City are keen on signing the Portuguese midfielder Francisco Trincao this summer. As per Guardian, the Premier League side have now submitted an offer to Barcelona which will see the playmaker join the Foxes on loan with an obligation to buy. Apparently, Leicester City will have to pay £45m after an initial loan deal for two seasons. Trincao is highly rated in Portugal and he could prove to be a superb long-term investment for the Foxes. He would add goals and assists to the team. Although the Foxes have a similar player in Maddison, Trincao will add more depth and quality to the side. The 20-year-old can play on the right-hand side of the attac...
Report: Aston Villa make enquiry for £40m forward; Smith keen on 17-goal midfielder as well
Report: Aston Villa make enquiry for £40m forward; Smith keen on 17-goal midfielder as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are looking to sign the Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard this summer. As per Sun, they have enquired about the 22-year-old Frenchman but Celtic do not want to sell him. Edouard is thought to be valued at £40m and he would be an exceptional signing for Aston Villa. The Frenchman has the talent to develop into a top-class striker. Smith needs to improve his attacking options and it will be interesting to see whether Villa manage to bring in a proven goalscorer. Wesley and Samatta are much more effective as back up options. If they want to do well next season, they will need someone better leading the line. Edouard would have been ideal for them. He...
Report: 25y/o striker puts Spurs in front of queue for signature, agent revealed January offer
Report: 25y/o striker puts Spurs in front of queue for signature, agent revealed January offer – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to BeIN Sports (via GFFN), Tottenham Hotspur are in the front of the queue should they decide to concretely move for the signature of Metz striker Habib Diallo this summer. The Senegalese is expected to leave the Ligue 1 outfit this summer, with the club keen to let him go if a strong bid is tabled for him. While a couple of Premier League sides have Diallo on their radar, the 25-year-old is hoping that Spurs return for his signature having approached him in January. His agent Thierno Seydi revealed that Jose Mourinho’s side tabled a bid during the winter transfer window, hinting they could return for his signature. “Already in January, ...
‘Imagine the message it sends out’: Chris Sutton sends out a transfer warning to Celtic
'Imagine the message it sends out': Chris Sutton sends out a transfer warning to Celtic – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former Celtic star Chris Sutton has warned the club not to sell Odsonne Edouard this summer. He has urged the player to stay for another season and help Celtic win their tenth title in a row. Celtic are on the brink of history and selling their best player now would show a massive lack of ambition as per Sutton. Sutton said (quotes via Daily Record): “How many times have Celtic had the opportunity to win 10 In A Row and make history? “We all know that. Imagine the message it sends out to the support this season if Celtic sell their star man, their biggest player. Odsonne Edouard is aware of what’s at stake. This shouldn’t be a discussion. It doesn’t ...
