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Key dates for the 2020 summer transfer window – Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1
The 2020 summer transfer window will allow clubs across Europe’s major leagues to conduct their business until the first weekend of October. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of football leagues have been forced to prolong their 2019/2020 seasons such that they can complete their remaining fixtures. As a result, the start of the 2020/21 campaigns have been postponed and that has contributed to the diversion from the traditional summer transfer window dates. The Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga may have different opening dates for the transfer window, but October 5 has been set as the common deadline. Ligue 1 have yet to make an announcement. While new players can be registered by their respective clubs when the transfer window reopens, they will be ineligible to feat...
Report: Southampton want to sign striker after Arsenal told him he can leave
According to Sportsmail, Southampton are interested in bringing Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun to St. Mary’s this summer as they look to sign a cover for Danny Ings and Che Adams. The Gunners teenage striker has been told he can leave the North London club after talks of a new deal broke down. Balogun scored 10 goals in 15 games for the club’s under-23s during the campaign, but he is yet to make his debut for the senior team despite regularly training with them. The England youth international signed his first professional deal in February 2019, but it expires at the end of next season and Arsenal aren’t ready to lose him for free. They knocked back a £5 million offer for Balogun from Brentford in January, and Southampton will have to table a better bid if they want him. Arsenal are also ...
Report: Chelsea ready to poach 23-yr-old from their rivals by offering £170k-a-wk contract
Chelsea are keen on signing the talented Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson this summer. As per Mirror, the Blues are ready to hand him a bumper contract worth around £170,000-a-week. They believe that a fee of around £55m would be enough to sign the 23-year-old. Henderson has been one of the best keepers in the league this season and he will be hoping to break into the Manchester United starting lineup next year. If the Old Trafford outfit cannot guarantee him first-team football, Chelsea could provide him with an exit route. De Gea is currently the undisputed starter at Manchester United, despite his dip in form. Henderson has been on loan at Sheffield United this season and he will want to sort out his long term future in the summer. It will be interesting to see if Unite...
Report outlines the conditions Bielsa will set before signing new Leeds deal
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa is ready to open talks with the club regarding his future at Elland Road. As per Infobae, the Argentine manager will sit down with the club hierarchy and discuss his plans going forward before committing his future to the club. Apparently, he will only extend his stay at the club if his demands are met. Bielsa wants to strengthen his side significantly this summer and he will demand backing in the transfer market. Also, he would want the club to hold on to its best players. Furthermore, if his demands are not met, he would have no problem walking away from their project. It will be interesting to see if Leeds can convince Bielsa to stay now. He has done a stellar job at Leeds so far and his presence at the club will be vital to their future amb...
‘He asked me to hold on’: Everton star admits Ancelotti is counting on him for another season
Everton star Richarlison has revealed that Carlo Ancelotti has requested the player to stay at the club for another season at the very least. The Brazilian has been outstanding for the Toffees since his move to Goodison Park and his departure would be a massive blow for the Merseyside outfit. Ancelotti is in the middle of a rebuild and he cannot afford to lose his best player. Richarlison claims that he can hold on for another season but if a good offer arrives, he is likely to consider it. He said (quotes via Sportwitness): “Everything has been talked about. He’s already told me he’s counting on me for another season. He asked me to hold on a little. But it all depends. If a good proposal arrives, we sit down and talk. It’s part of football. We are still talking about these details, sorti...
Report: Tottenham closing in on the signing of 33-cap Int’l, offer has been submitted
Tottenham are edging closer to the signing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton. According to Sky Sports, the Londoners have submitted an offer of around £15m for the 33-cap Denmark international. The two clubs are locked in talks to finalise the transfer. Everton had a bid accepted for the player last week but the midfielder prefers to move to Tottenham instead. The report from Sky adds that Southampton value the player at £25m and Tottenham are currently negotiating the sale of Kyle Walker-Peters to the Saints as well. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can work out a deal that benefits them both. Hojbjerg would be a decent addition to Mourinho’s midfield if Spurs can pull it off. He will add calmness and composure to Spurs’ play. Also, he has adapted to the Pr...
‘We may need to go and do it again’ – John McGinn sends out a transfer message to Aston Villa
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn has urged the club to bring in quality new players and prepare for the next season. Dean Smith’s men managed to beat the drop on the final day of the season but McGinn claims that it isn’t good enough for a club of Aston Villa’s size and stature. It will be interesting to see if Villa can sort out their weaknesses this summer and perform better next season. There is no doubt that they have the bones of a good team. With a few intelligent additions, they could really exceed expectations next year. The likes of Heaton, Konsa, Mings, Grealish, McGinn, Luiz are all very good players who need more support from their teammates. If Dean Smith can improve Villa’s attacking options and add another quality defender, it could take his side to a whole new level. Spea...
8 goals & 5 assists this season: Tottenham join PL duo in the race to sign midfield star
Tottenham are interested in signing the Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this summer. As per Footmercato, they are not the only Premier League club keen on the explosive midfielder and they will face competition from Chelsea and Manchester United. Mourinho could use some quality in his midfield and Milinkovic-Savic would be a sensational addition. The Lazio star has the potential to develop into a world-beater and he would improve Tottenham a lot. He could partner Ndombele at the heart of Spurs’ midfield. Milinkovic-Savic would add goals, assists, passing range and defensive cover to the side. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners submit an offer for the player in the coming weeks. Milinkovic-Savic won’t be cheap and Spurs might have to break their bank to s...
Report: Rangers get go-ahead nod to discuss personal terms with 27 y/o after ‘club-to-club agreement’
Glasgow Rangers are looking to bring Bongani Zungu to Ibrox in the summer transfer window. According to reports from The Scotsman, the Gers have taken a big leap towards securing a move for Amiens midfielder Bongani Zungu. Rangers were given permission to discuss personal terms with the midfielder. The 27-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his contract with the French club. He is expected to leave the club, and Rangers have been heavily linked with a move for his signature. The Gers had been in talks with Amiens to agree a fee for Zungu for a while. The French side, who value the midfielder at £3.6m, have now granted Rangers the permission to talk to Zungu. At this stage, it is not clear whether Rangers have actually met their asking price. But probably, the negotiations...
Dani Ceballos could make shock move to Manchester City while Chelsea plan midfielder swap
The Premier League summer transfer window officially reopens today and there should be plenty of incoming and outgoing signings over the course of the next 10 weeks. Chelsea have already strengthened their first-team squad with the purchase of Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner from Ajax and RB Leipzig respectively. However, neither of them will be eligible to make their competitive debut until the new Premier League season resumes on September 12. The rest of the clubs are also expected to invest in their respective squads in the near future and Sportlens will have you covered with the trending transfer rumours. Top Transfer Rumours: Arsenal are currently keen on signing Dani Ceballos on a second season on loan from Real Madrid. Should they be unsuccessful, it is reported that Manchester City c...
Journalist claims Celtic have landed 26y/o in £5.5m deal
According to The Athletic’s Kieran Devlin, Celtic have completed the signing of AEK Athens goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas in a £5.5 million deal. I understand Vasilis Barkas to Celtic is done. Five million euros with one million in bonuses. 10% sell on fee for AEK. @TheAthleticUK — Kieran Devlin (@NoNotThatDevlin) July 27, 2020 The Scottish Premiership giants wanted to bring Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster back to Parkhead after his successful loan spell last term, but his £70,000 wages hindered a deal from happening, and signing him permanently was also not possible as the two years left on his deal meant they wouldn’t have gotten him for cheap. Celtic have decided to move on, and it appears that Barkas is finally on his way following weeks of negotiations. The 26-year-old has been on th...
Report: Euro giants want £18m Spurs target, club have made contact with player’s agent
Following Norwich City’s relegation to the Championship, the Canaries may have to go through a tough transfer window where some of their star players could leave the club. One of the key players who could be heading towards the exit door is Max Aarons. According to reports from Sky Sports, Euro giants Bayern Munich are looking to sign the highly-rated young right-back from Norwich this summer. The German champions have made contact with the player’s agent already as they look to bolster their right-back areas. Norwich initially were demanding a fee of around €30m, but are likely to sell him at €20m, which stands roughly at £18m. Bayern Leverkusen are also interested but Aarons prefers to join the Munich giants instead. Obviously, it would be a massive step forward for the yo...
