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Report: Leeds make move to sign in-demand forward, Orta identifies him as ‘key signing’
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Leeds United are making a last-ditch attempt to sign the exciting young talent, Danny Loader. The 19-year-old is a free agent after his contract at Reading has expired. He is in advanced talks over a free transfer move to Portuguese giants Porto, but several Premier League clubs are now vying for his signature. The report claims that Leeds director of football Victor Orta has personally targeted the young forward as a key signing ahead of their return to the Premier League after sixteen years of absence. Crystal Palace have also lodged a concrete interest in the youngster, and it remains to be seen whether he is tempted to play in the Premier League or move abroad. The Daily Mail reports that Porto are willing to offer Loader a three-year...
Report: Aston Villa lining up move for £25m star from PL rival club
According to reports from All Nigeria Soccer, Aston Villa are lining up a move for Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho in the summer transfer window. Having secured Premier League safety on the final day of the season, Villa are now looking to take a fresh approach in the transfer market. Last summer, they made a wholesome clearance and signed too many players which hampered their performance. According to reports from Express and Star, Villa are looking to sign players who have Premier League experience and can make an instant impact in the side. Villa have Keinan Davis and Mbwana Samatta as their top strikers but both failed to find the net since the restart. With that in mind, the club is looking to make a move for former Manchester City striker Iheanacho this s...
Report: Wolves close to signing £27m star, Mendes key behind the deal
According to reports from Portuguese newspaper A Bola, Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to signing Braga striker Paulinho. The report (h/t Sport Witness) claims that Paulinho would soon be moving to the Premier League in a €30m deal (£27m), which is his release clause. The newspaper claims that Wolves are close to signing the Braga striker, with super-agent Jorge Mendes pulling the strings from behind once again. It seems the two clubs are in discussion over the potential transfer, and that the deal is ‘practically concluded’. The striker has a contract at the club till 2023, but it seems Braga have no control over extracting extra fees for him as Wolves are meeting his release clause. He was in excellent form in 2019/20, scoring 25 goals in all competitions. Thus, he looks like...
Fabrizio Romano: European giants ready to start talks with Spurs for 200k-a-wk man
According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Serie A giants Inter Milan are ready to start talks with Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of France international midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. Inter are ready to start talks with Tottenham for Tanguy Ndombele. He’s a real target as midfielder for Antonio Conte. The two clubs will also consider some swap deals on next weeks – good relationship after Eriksen deal. 🇫🇷 @SkySport #THFC #Inter #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 30, 2020 Antonio Conte’s side will also consider swap deals in order to get the deal over the line given the working relationship both sides have developed after Christian Eriksen moved to San Siro in January. Spurs brought the Frenchman to North London in a £63 million deal last summ...
Journalist shares Ashley’s last-minute action that saw PIF pull out of Newcastle takeover
According to Sportsmail’s David Coverdale, Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley tried to significantly renegotiate the £300 million takeover deal at the last minute with the Saudis, and it was one of the reasons why they pulled out of it today. Sources close to the Saudis say Ashley tried to ‘significantly renegotiate’ the £300m deal at the last minute. One of the reasons why they have pulled out today, as well as losing patience with the Premier League. #nufc — David Coverdale (@dpcoverdale) July 30, 2020 Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund also ran out of patience with the Premier League after it emerged that they were making no headway following four months of negotiations. The Newcastle owner had already banked £17 million during the earlier stages of the takeover talks, bu...
‘Didn’t want it to happen’: Report claims which two PL clubs opposed Newcastle takeover
After 18-long weeks, the Newcastle United takeover saga has come to an abrupt end after the Saudi Arabia-led consortium has withdrawn its bid to buy the club. The consortium, led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and also involving Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers, had been waiting for a decision from the Premier League. However, after the Premier League has failed to provide any guidance, they have decided to pull the plug on the deal. According to reports from The Times, Staveley was in tears as she confirmed the consortium’s decision today to withdraw the £300 million offer to Newcastle’s owner, Mike Ashley. She has blamed the Premier League for not approving the takeover. Staveley has confirmed that they have done everything to get the deal done and answered all...
Tottenham Hotspur release home and away kits for 2020-21
Tottenham Hotspur have released their home and away kits for next season, modelled by Harry Kane and Ryan Sessegnon, and the fans can’t wait to get their hands on the Nike-sponsored gear. The shirt of the home kit retains Spurs’ traditional white colour, but it comes with a new design with the knit patterns woven into the fabric created from reinterpreted graphics from the old one. The shoulder is covered by blocks of blue, with a yellow pinstripe lighting up the dark V-neck collar. The torso retains the same blue and yellow colours on its side, with blue shorts and white socks to go with it. The Tottenham badge on a yellow loop label is attached to the left hip, and elevated trims on the Nike Swoosh and club badge provide a premium finish to it. The away kit is different from its predeces...
‘Do we give up now?’: Staveley comments on piracy and what next in the Newcastle takeover process
The Saudi-backed consortium has withdrawn their bid to buy Newcastle United today. After 18 weeks of dilly-dallying, the Premier League failed to reach a conclusion whether they should allow them the green signal to get the deal done. Amanda Staveley was heartbroken as she released a joint statement about their stance. She has stated that the takeover has faced obstruction from rival clubs, but most importantly they got frustrated with the delay from the Premier League. The businesswoman has claimed that the consortium has done everything to get the deal done. They have answered every question asked by the Premier League, and yet they couldn’t get the decision in their favour. While it is thought that the issue of piracy is the major reason why the takeover didn’t happen, Staveley has refu...
‘Utter shock’, ‘A great shame’ – Some Newcastle fans are distraught after latest takeover update
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers have pulled out of the Newcastle takeover. The Saudi-backed group have issued a statement claiming that the delay in proceedings have forced them to back out of the move. The statement read: “With a deep appreciation for the Newcastle community and the significance of its football club, we have come to the decision to withdraw our interest in acquiring Newcastle United Football Club. “We do so with regret, as we were excited and fully committed to invest in the great city of Newcastle and believe we could have returned the club to the position of its history, tradition and fans’ merit. “Ultimately, during the unforeseeably prolonged process, the commercial agreement between the Investment Group and the Clu...
Reuben Brothers & Amanda Staveley react as Newcastle United takeover collapses
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley and the Reuben Brothers have withdrawn from the process to buy Newcastle United. BREAKING: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and Reuben Brothers have withdrawn from the process to buy Newcastle United. — Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 30, 2020 The attempt to buy the St. James’ Park outfit in a £300 million deal has taken them over 16 weeks, with passing the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test proving herculean. Saudi’s links with piracy complicated things, with the World Trade Organization ruling that the country was behind a pirate satellite TV beoutQ – who illegally streamed contents, including live Premier League games, that rightfully belong to the top-fligh...
Report: Everton in talks to sign 9-goal La Liga player, West Ham in the race as well
Everton are interested in signing the Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite this summer. As per Mundo Deportivo, West Ham are keen on the player as well and the Spanish giants have now opened talks with both clubs to sell the player. ❗️ #NoticiaMD El Barça ya negocia la salida de Braithwaite a la Premier 🏴 Varios equipos lo quieren, West Ham y Everton, con quien el Barça tiene buena relación, los más interesados 🗣️ Ya están en conversaciones para traspasarlo ✍️ @martinezferran https://t.co/4xv4oWCd2P — Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) July 30, 2020 Braithwaite is unwanted at Barcelona and they are looking to cash in on him. The Catalan giants value the player at €18m. It will be in...
Report claims 20-goal star is on his way to Manchester United this summer
Manchester United are set to sign the Wolves striker Raul Jimenez this summer. According to RTP, the Mexican is on his way to Old Trafford and Wolves are already working to bring in a replacement. Sporting de Braga striker Paulinho is expected to replace Jimenez at Molineux next season. Jimenez has been one of the best strikers in the Premier League since moving to Wolves and he would be a sensational signing for Manchester United. He would add depth and quality to United’s front line. Also, he is more than just a goalscorer and he will improve United’s attacking play as well. Jimenez is fantastic as a target man and he can link up well with the midfielders. His hold up play and aerial prowess is pretty impressive as well. It will be interesting to see if United can pull off the transfer. ...
