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Report: Leeds looking to pip Moyes & Bundesliga trio to signature of £15m star
According to Bleacher Report, Leeds United are interested in bringing River Plate defender Gonzalo Montiel to Elland Road this summer as they prepare for life back in the English top-flight for the first time since 2004. [embedded content] The Argentina international would cost around £15 million and is also wanted by West Ham United and Bundesliga trio Stuttgart, Bayer Leverkusen and Schalke. Montiel has been described as a Pablo Zabaleta-type full-back, but he can also play as a centre-back and as a wing-back, and his versatility could come handy for Leeds. The Whites currently have Luke Ayling as their first-choice right-back, while Stuart Dallas and Jamie Shackleton can provide quality cover, and it will be interesting to see if the club move for the Argentine. West Ham were close to s...
Report: Everton plotting summer move for in-demand 26 y/o midfielder
According to reports from 90 mins, Everton have expressed an interest in signing Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Solly March. The report adds that the Toffees are not alone in the race to sign him. Newcastle United and the newly-promoted Leeds United are also in the hunt for his signature. The versatile midfielder has struggled for regular games last season, starting just 11 of his 19 appearances and contributing one assist. Although Brighton are keen to tie him down on fresh terms, the three afore-mentioned Premier League clubs are showing interest in signing him. He still has two years left on his present deal, but Graham Potter is confident that March will commit his future at Brighton. The report claims that if Brighton fail to agree a contract extension with him, they ar...
Report: Leeds handed massive boost, set to land Celtic striking target for £1m
According to The Sun, Leeds United are set to sign Wigan Athletic striker Joe Gelhardt for just £1 million as they look to beat stiff competition to his signature. The Latics are in desperate need of cash after going into administration and are ready to cash in on the teenager as they look to pay the salaries of their players. Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Everton and Celtic have all been linked with Gelhardt, but Leeds have struck a deal and pipped them to his signature. [embedded content] The 18-year-old is likely to accept terms next week and could give head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s first-choice striker Patrick Bamford the much-needed quality competition and cover in the Premier League next term. Wigan initially were demanding £5 million for the services of Gelhardt, and it put the l...
Scottish Premiership 2020/21 Preview: Rangers out to stop Celtic winning 10-in-a-row
The burning question when the Scottish Premiership gets underway on August 1 is can anyone stop Celtic winning the title for the 10th successive year. Both Celtic and Rangers have won nine-in-a-row in the past, but making it into double figures proved to be a step too far. The Hoops are favourites to achieve the feat this time around, but Rangers and the rest will be eager to prevent them from making history. Read on as we preview the 2020/21 Scottish Premiership season. Edouard the Key for Celtic Any fans who live stream SPL games on a regular basis will know just how important Odsonne Edouard is to Celtic’s hopes of success this season. The forward bagged 27 goals in 45 appearances in all competitions last season to spark inevitable interest from clubs in the Premier League. Although Cel...
Report: Why striker Mourinho said has qualities & potential has rejected Celtic offer
According to Independent.ie, Tottenham Hotspur striker Troy Parrott turned down an offer to sign for Celtic before agreeing to join Millwall on a one-year loan deal. The 18-year-old is temporarily leaving North London in order to further develop himself and play more regularly, and he rejected a move to Parkhead because he believes his development will be best served working under manager Gary Rowett at Millwall. Apart from Celtic, Preston North End, Swansea City, Stoke City and Bournemouth were also keen on the Spurs striker, but they will have to look elsewhere for the striking reinforcement they need. Parrott is highly rated at Tottenham despite playing just six minutes of Premier League football in 2019-20, and the club will be keeping an eye on him at Millwall. “He has qualities...
Phil Hay: Leeds have ‘long-standing interest’ in 27 y/o Arsenal player
Leeds United will be looking to bolster their squad following their return to the Premier League after a sixteen-year absence. According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, the Whites are expected to make at least four to five new signings this summer. Marcelo Bielsa (provided he stays at the club) is not looking to make a wholesome change, but the Argentine would love to make necessary additions. Leeds could look to sign a goalkeeper this summer with Kiko Casilla expected to depart. The Spaniard could return to Spain after seeing his reputation damaged by a racism charge against him. The Yorkshire club have already converted Illan Meslier’s loan move from Lorient into a permanent deal, tying the French goalkeeper to a three-year contract for £5 million. However, if Casilla leaves, they will...
Staveley’s six-word comments on Mauriss’ Newcastle takeover bid
Newcastle United and their fans were left heartbroken yesterday after the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners and the Reuben Brothers pulled out their £300 million takeover bid. The buyers eventually ran out of patience with the English Premier League following four months of trying to pass the Owners’ and Directors’ Test, while the worldwide uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic was also cited as a reason for their decision. It’s believed that new buyers could now come in with a fresh takeover bid Newcastle, with ClearTV Media CEO Henry Mauriss reportedly waiting in the wings with a £350 million offer. PCP Capital Partners owner Amanda Staveley was asked for comments about it and she said there aren’t other bids to buy the Magpies on the table. “There aren’t...
Report: Leeds ‘have made contact’ to sign 23 y/o attacking midfielder
Leeds United will be looking to sign at least four to five new players in the summer transfer window. Marcelo Bielsa will be backed with funds by owner Andrea Radrizzani following Leeds’ return to Premier League after 16 years. Despite having players like Jack Harrison, Pablo Hernandez and Helder Costa, Leeds will still look to sign a creative attacking midfielder this summer. According to reports from The Athletic, Leeds have made contact with Norwich City about the availability of Emiliano Buendia after the Canaries dropped back to the Championship. The enquiry was “only a small ask”, and doubts remain about whether Buendia is the right profile of player Bielsa should be looking to buy. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder boasts an undeniable ability, but he has offered a...
FA President has asked Southgate why Villa’s £80m star isn’t in the England squad
Aston Villa will be playing the 2020-21 season in the English Premier League after escaping relegation by a point, and they have one of their key players Jack Grealish to thank for it. The midfielder has been their best player all campaign, and it’s not a surprise that he was at the receiving end of most fouls in the top-flight. Grealish is wanted by Manchester United and Arsenal, but Villa have slapped an £80 million price on his head and it remains to be seen if anyone will be keen to meet their demands. Wherever the 24-year-old ends up plying his trade next term, playing for England at the rescheduled European Championship in the summer will remain his dream and target. Grealish has never earned a call-up to the Three Lions squad before, and it will be interesting to see if he has done ...
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...
