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Report: Leeds eye move to secure signature of 22 y/o defender
According to a report from The Sun on Sunday (26/7; page 63), newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United could turn their attention to Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe in the summer transfer window. The Whites would be looking to sign Ben White, who impressed on loan from Brighton, on a permanent deal this summer. The signing has proved to be an inspired one from Marcelo Bielsa as he proved to be a key player for the Whites as they clinched the Championship title. However, with Brighton securing Premier League status for the next season, it appears that White’s chances of returning to Elland Road are slim. Leeds may have to pay a premium fee to secure his signature. The report claims that Brighton are not willing to let Leeds sign White as they anticipate the Elland ...
Report: Mikel Arteta’s former boss wants to sign Arsenal player who’s ‘evolving’
According to The Express, Manchester City are interested in signing Daniel Ceballos, who is on loan at Arsenal from Real Madrid. Ceballos joined Premier League club Arsenal on a season-long loan deal from Spanish and European giants Madrid in the summer of 2019. It has been reported that City manager Pep Guardiola will make a move for the 23-year-old Spain international if the Gunners do not keep him at the Emirates Stadium beyond this summer. The Express has quoted Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta – who was an assistant to Guardiola at City – as saying that Ceballos is “evolving in the right way”, and that he wants him to stay in North London next season as well. However, according to the report, Arsenal want the Spain international on another loan deal, while City are willing to sign him ...
Report: Celtic in talks with English club to sign ‘rare’ talent
According to The Scottish Sun, Celtic are in talks with Peterborough United over the signing of Ivan Toney in the summer transfer window. Celtic head of football operations Nick Hammond is trying to reach an agreement with Peterborough in League One in England for the 24-year0old striker, according to the report. It has been rpeorted that although the Posh have accepted a bid from Brentford – who are in the Championship playoffs and could end up getting promoted to the Premier League – the Glasgow giants have not given up on bringing the former Newcastle United striker to Celtic Park this summer. Good signing for Celtic Described by Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony as a player who is “rare to find” on Twitter in June 2020, Toney would be a superb signing for Celtic in the summer trans...
26y/o to return as Jose makes just a change: Predicted Spurs XI vs Palace
Tottenham Hotspur will look to secure a victory against Crystal Palace today in order to boost their chances of playing in Europe next term, and they will also need other results to go in their favour. Chelsea have to beat sixth-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers for Spurs to pip Nuno Espirito Santo’s team to what could be the last Europa League spot if Arsenal win the F.A Cup, and manager Jose Mourinho is expected to name a strong starting line-up in order to do his own part. While Jan Vertonghen could make his last appearance for Tottenham today, the Belgium international will most likely come off the bench, with Eric Dier likely to return to the defence following a four-match ban. That would see Toby Alderweireld make way for the England international, with Davinson Sanchez expected to keep...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur’s decision regarding £11.8m player
According to ESPN, Tottenham Hotspur plan to start talks with Hugo Lloris over a new contract in the coming months. Lloris is out of contract at Tottenham in the summer of 2022, and the North London outfit could open talks with the France international goalkeeper over a new deal in the coming months. Tottenham Hotspur spell Lloris has been on the books of Tottenham since the summer of 2012 when he joined from French club Lyon for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £11.8 million. Lloris has been superb for Spurs over the years and is the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper for the North London outfit. True, the 33-year-old has made mistakes from time to time over the pats two or so seasons, but he is a very experienced goalkeeper who still has a fair few years left in him. Howe...
Report: West Ham United have decided to sell 26-year-old this summer
West Ham United will sell Sebastien Haller in the summer transfer window, according to The Sun. It has been reported by the British tabloid that AS Monaco manager Niko Kovac wants to sign Haller this summer. While the Hammers are not going to recoup the £42 million they spent on the striker as transfer fee when they signed him from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer of 2019, the London club could accept a decent fee or a loan deal, according to the report. West Ham United struggles Much was expected of Haller when he joined West Ham last summer, having earned a strong reputation in Germany. According to WhoScored, the former France Under-21 international striker scored nine goals and provided five assists in the Bundesliga in 2017-18, and scored 15 goals and provided nine assists in the lea...
‘Would be a brilliant signing’ – Some Spurs fans react as Levy plots offer for 28-yr-old
Tottenham are interested in signing the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson this summer. As per Sun, Daniel Levy is prepared to submit an offer for the player. Wilson could leave the Cherries for as little as £10m and he could prove to be a good addition to Mourinho’s squad. Spurs need a backup striker and Wilson would be ideal. The 28-year-old could partner Kane in attack as well depending on the opposition and the game plan. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a deal with the Cherries for their star striker in the coming weeks, especially if Bournemouth go down. Eddie Howe’s men are currently 19th in the table and they will have to win their final game and hope that Watford loses theirs. Wilson has done well for the Cherries in the Premier League so far and he has the ...
Predicted Liverpool starting XI: Klopp to make four changes, 25-year-old to start
Premier League champions Liverpool will face Newcastle United in the final game of the season at St James’ Park on Sunday. It has been a memorable season for the Reds, as they won three trophies to add to last year’s Champions League. The most precious one would be the Premier League which finally returned to Merseyside after 30 years. The Reds collected the silverware in midweek after a 5-3 win over Chelsea. With nothing to play for, except trying to set a club record of 99 points for the season, Jurgen Klopp is likely to make changes to the side that won against the Blues in the midweek. Jordan Henderson is injured for this game. Joel Matip is also sidelined until the summer. Adam Lallana hasn’t featured and the club will not take the risk to jeopardise his move away on a free trans...
Report shares exactly why Messi wants Bielsa at Barcelona
According to The Sun, Lionel Messi wants Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa to become the new Barcelona boss with Quique Setien struggling to impress at the Camp Nou club. The Argentine manager recently helped the Elland Road outfit return to the English Premier League at the second time of asking, ending their 16-year absence in the top-flight. Bielsa is credited with having a huge influence on the managerial career of the likes of Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino, and Messi believes bringing him to sort things out would be the ideal solution. Barcelona haven’t quite been the same since the Manchester City boss left in 2012, winning just one Champions League trophy since. Bielsa is yet agree a new contract with Leeds having signed a one-year deal after last summer’s heartbreak....
Report: Leicester City striker has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur
According to ESPN, Leicester City striker Islam Slimani has been offered to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. The 32-year-old striker spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at AS Monaco in Ligue 1 from Premier League outfit Leicester. Stats According to WhoScored, Slimani made 14 starts and four substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for Monaco this past season, scoring nine goals and providing seven assists in the process. Disappointing Leicester City spell Slimani has been on the books of Leicester since the summer of 2016 when he joined from Sporting Lisbon. The Algeria international striker has made only a handful of appearances for the Foxes’ first team so far in his career. The 32-year-old had had loan spells at Newcastle United and Fenerbahce in recent years. Good signing for ...
Report: Everton submit €38m offer for Ancelotti target, star has agreed personal terms
Everton have been linked with the Brazilian midfielder Allan for a while now. The 29-year-old has fallen out of favour at Napoli and he is expected to leave the Italian giants this summer. He has worked with Carlo Ancelotti before and the Everton boss seems keen on a reunion. It will be interesting to see if Everton can wrap up the transfer in the coming weeks. As per Il Napolista (via Sportwitness), Everton have now submitted an improved bid for the midfielder which is worth around €38m. Their initial offer was around €25m, which has been turned down. Apparently, Napoli value the player at €40m. It remains to be seen if the two clubs can come to an agreement now. The player has already agreed on personal terms and is expected to earn around €89,000 per week. Allan...
Report: Leeds could hijack Euro giants’ move for 24-yr-old, who would cost around €12-15m
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Argentine defender Lucas Martinez Quarta this summer. As per Calciomercato (via Sportwitness), Inter Milan are keen on the centre back as well but Leeds could hijack the move. Apparently, the newly-promoted side are in contact to sign the player. Marcelo Bielsa wants to improve his back four and he has identified Quarta as a target. The player is likely to be tempted if someone like Bielsa comes calling. The Leeds boss is adored in Argentina. Also, the chance to play in the Premier League is an attraction in itself. Quarta is expected to cost around €12-15m this summer and Leeds should be able to afford that. It will be interesting to see where the 24-year-old defender ends up eventually. Inter Milan are obviously a better option ...
