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Report: Liverpool close to signing 28 y/o int’l on a bargain deal
Report: Liverpool close to signing 28 y/o int'l on a bargain deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool are close to securing a deal for Aissa Mandi from Real Betis on a bargain deal, according to reports from Daily Star. While the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly aiming for blockbuster signings, the Premier League champions seem to have a different transfer strategy. Jurgen Klopp probably feels that he has a well-equipped squad and that he won’t need too many additions. However, signing a defender is a necessity following the departure of Dejan Lovren, who has joined Zenit St Petersburg. The Croatia international made the switch after staying six years at Anfield, and his departure leaves a void in the team. The report claims that Liverpool ar...
‘Watch this space’ – Former Newcastle striker suggests takeover is back on
'Watch this space' – Former Newcastle striker suggests takeover is back on – originally posted on Sportslens.com The Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, alongside PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben Brothers pulled out of their Newcastle United takeover plans last week after four months. They cited the worldwide uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic and the prolonged process they found themselves involved in as the reasons for withdrawing from their attempt to buy the Magpies, and fans were left heartbroken by the development. PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley fronted the bid, and has claimed that she won’t be giving up in her attempts to get Newcastle new owners having now failed twice. The Toons fans are demanding an explanation from the Pre...
‘Advanced stage’: Fabrizio Romano claims 17-goal star would ‘like to join Man Utd’
'Advanced stage': Fabrizio Romano claims 17-goal star would 'like to join Man Utd' – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United have been linked with a host of players in the past few months, but Jadon Sancho remains their top target for the summer transfer window. The 20-year-old is one of the highly-rated young attacking midfielders in the world. Last season, he was simply outstanding for Dortmund, scoring 17 goals and providing 16 assists in the Bundesliga. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils are currently in negotiations with Dortmund over the signing of Sancho. The Guardian journalist has claimed that the negotiations are at an ‘advanced stage’, although no agreement has been reached. It has been claimed that Un...
‘Really excited by this’: Some Leeds fans react to Graham Smyth’s ‘excellent’ transfer update
'Really excited by this': Some Leeds fans react to Graham Smyth's 'excellent' transfer update – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are close to signing Charlie Allen from Linfield. According to the Yorkshire Evening Post journalist, Graham Smyth, the 16-year-old young talent is expected to make a switch to Elland Road this week. The Whites are looking to bolster their squad following their promotion to the Premier League. A number of big-name transfer targets have been linked with moves to Elland Road, but Leeds are also planning for the future. Leeds have been tracking the youngster for a while. They were set to sign the highly-rated forward earlier this year, but it seems they are now on the brink of confirming a deal. Many Leeds fans, however...
Report: Aubameyang dreams of playing with 23-yr-old La Liga player at Arsenal
Report: Aubameyang dreams of playing with 23-yr-old La Liga player at Arsenal – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants to see some ambition from the club in the transfer market this summer. As per Le10sport, the striker wants the club to sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona. Apparently, Aubameyang ‘dreams’ of playing with the La Liga winger at Emirates. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal make a move for the Frenchman in the coming weeks. The report claims that Barcelona need to raise funds for Lautaro Martinez’s signing and Messi’s contract extension. Even though Dembele is not keen on leaving the Spanish giants, he could be sold because of the financial issues. The 23-year-old is yet to showcase his true poten...
Report: Conte could lose job because of Eriksen, ex-Spurs boss tipped as replacement
Report: Conte could lose job because of Eriksen, ex-Spurs boss tipped as replacement – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to several reports from Italy (via football.italia), Inter Milan could have a new manager next season with former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino tipped to replace Antonio Conte. The Italian tactician isn’t happy with the club’s board despite finishing just a point behind Serie A winners Juventus. Conte feels Inter haven’t backed him enough, and the arrival of Denmark international Christian Eriksen from Tottenham in January is one of the reasons for his irritation. The midfielder moved to San Siro for £17 million during the winter transfer window after six-and-a-half seasons at North London, but Conte didn’t approve o...
Report: Leeds United want £22.47m Portuguese
Report: Leeds United want £22.47m Portuguese – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are interested in signing William Carvalho from Real Betis in the summer transfer window, according to Transfer20. It has been reported that Spanish club Betis want €25 million (£22.47 million) as transfer fee for the 28-year-old defensive midfielder. Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also reported to be interested in the Portugal international. The report has added that Carvalho will not force a move out of Spanish club Betis this summer. Stats Carvalho has been on the books of Betis since the summer of 2018 when he joined from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon. According to WhoScored, the 28-year-old made 11 starts and two substitute appearances in La Liga for Betis this ...
‘You signing?’, ‘Salah has signed for Leeds’- Some LUFC fans react hilariously to Salah’s post
'You signing?', 'Salah has signed for Leeds'- Some LUFC fans react hilariously to Salah's post – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is currently on holiday after helping the Anfield giants to the English Premier League title last term. The Egyptian international latest post on Twitter has got Leeds United talking, with some joking that he is a fan and could be about to join the Elland Road outfit. Salah shared a picture of an Egyptian Pharaoh painted in Leeds colours: We really are everywhere pic.twitter.com/0xGQFoo83t — Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) August 1, 2020 It definitely caught the attention of the Whites faithful, and here is how some of them reacted to it on Twitter: Beautiful Leeds United colours, are you signing? @LU...
Report: Aston Villa join the race to sign 36-cap Int’l, but face competition from Celtic
Report: Aston Villa join the race to sign 36-cap Int'l, but face competition from Celtic – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa and Celtic have joined the race to sign the Roma keeper Robin Olsen. According to Corriere Dello Sport (via Sportwitness), Roma are looking to sell the player in order to recoup some cash this summer. Aston Villa need to add more depth to their goalkeeping position with Reina returning to Milan and Olsen wouldn’t be a bad option for them. He could push Tom Heaton for the starting berth next season. Furthermore, Celtic have been linked with quite a few keepers recently. However, they have signed Barkas from AEK Athens. It will be interesting to see if they decide to move for another keeper this summer. Initially, they were linked with a ...
Journalist claims Everton are pushing for 29-yr-old this summer, talks ongoing
Journalist claims Everton are pushing for 29-yr-old this summer, talks ongoing – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton are looking to bring in the Napoli midfielder Allan this summer. The 29-year-old has been linked with the Toffees for a while now and it appears that Everton are pushing for his signature. As per Nicolo Schira, the two clubs are currently locked in talks regarding a transfer. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League side can find an agreement with Napoli now. Allan has worked with Ancelotti before and he has was a key player for the Everton manager back then. It is no surprise that the Italian wants a reunion with the midfielder. Everton need someone of his skill-set and Allan needs a move away from Napoli as well. He has fallen down the pecking orde...
‘Exactly what we need’ – Some Aston Villa fans react to transfer links with versatile defender
'Exactly what we need' – Some Aston Villa fans react to transfer links with versatile defender – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa have joined the race for Hearts left-back Aaron Hickey. The 18-year-old is a man in demand this summer and the likes of Bayern Munich and Bologna are keen on him as well. As per reports (via Daily Record), the player is valued at £1.5m. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa make a move for the talented young defender in the coming days. Bologna are thought to be leading the chase right now and they are expected to open talks with Hearts soon. Aston Villa might need to get a move on unless they want to miss out on the top prospect. Hickey has the talent to develop into a star and he would be a superb long-term investmen...
Report: Tottenham and West Ham join the race for 23-yr-old who would cost more than £30m
Report: Tottenham and West Ham join the race for 23-yr-old who would cost more than £30m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham, West Ham and Everton are looking to sign the Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks this summer. It will be interesting to see if the Cherries can hold on to him after their relegation. The 23-year-old is highly rated in England and he might be tempted to move on if clubs like Spurs come calling. As per Daily Star, Bournemouth do not want to sell the player and even if they did, Brooks could cost upwards of £30m. The Cherries are hoping that the price-tag will end the interest in the player. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks. Spurs, West Ham and Everton can certainly afford to pay that kind of money if they truly want...
