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‘I’m sure’: Journalist claims Tottenham have watched in-demand ‘talented player’
According to a recent report from transfermarket, Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Can Bozdogan in the summer transfer window. The report claims that both the clubs have registered their interest in signing the 19-year-old midfielder who plays for Bundesliga side Schalke. There is also concrete interest in him from clubs in Bundesliga. The highly-rated youngster is a left-sided midfielder who has started in three Bundesliga games this season. Football London journalist, Alasdair Gold, has claimed that he is certain that Spurs have watched him, along with plenty of other Bundesliga players. He wrote: “I’m sure they have watched him, along with plenty of Bundesliga players. He’s a talented player. The German league is a favourite for Premier League s...
Steve Bruce has just dropped a major hint about the signing he wants at Newcastle
With the Newcastle United takeover still hanging in the balance, the Magpies find themselves in a state of limbo. The transfer window will kick-off from next week. This is such a crucial summer for them and yet they don’t know what the future will be. The Athletic has reported that Mike Ashley is emotionally detached from the club. He just wants to sell and run away. But if the club fail to bring in a new owner it would be a catastrophe. Steve Bruce, however, is planning for the season ahead. According to reports from the Northern Echo, Bruce wants to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window. The Magpies signed Joelinton on a club-record fee last summer, but he has failed to live up to his potential. He has managed just two goals in the Premier League this season, while the likes o...
Report: West Ham keen to secure signature of in-demand £22m defender
According to reports from TMW, three Premier League clubs including West Ham are chasing Atalanta defender Robin Gosens. The other two Premier League clubs are Chelsea and Leicester. Italian clubs Juventus and Inter Milan have also registered an interest in securing his services. The 26-year-old left-back, who can also play as a left-sided midfielder or central midfielder, has been one of the key players for Atalanta. He has impressed heavily this season, having managed nine goals and eight assists in 30 Serie A appearances for the club. The report claims that the Hammers and the Foxes are heavily interested in signing him, and could make a move for him during the summer. Gosens has two years left on his current deal, and Atalanta would be looking at a fee of around £22m (€25m) f...
Liverpool player Leeds United reportedly want has allegedly made a decision
Reported Leeds United target Yasser Larouci has allegedly come to the conclusion that he has to leave Liverpool. Goal.com reported last week that Leeds are interested in signing Larouci from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. The report claimed that the Whites – who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship – have held preliminary talks with the Reds over the transfer of the 19-year-old left-back. Goal.com has now reported that the Algerian has come to the conclusion that he needs to leave Liverpool this summer in order to play regular first-team football. Leaving Liverpool With Andy Robertson the clear first-choice left-back at Liverpool, it is hard to see Larouci break into the first team anytime soon. The teenager may not...
Pep Guardiola & Alan Shearer react to Leeds United’s promotion
English Premier League legend Alan Shearer and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola have reacted to Leeds United sealing promotion to the top-flight following a 16-year wait. The Elland Road outfit were crowned Championship winners on Saturday following their 27th league victory of the campaign. Leeds were head and shoulders above every of the other 45 teams in the division, and they will hope to prove their worth and quality in the big time. The Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa is highly regarded as one of the best tactical minds in the game, and Guardiola is a huge fan of the Argentine. The Catalan consulted with the Leeds head coach prior to taking a step into management, and he has reacted thus to the side’s promotion: Pep: “Congratulations to Leeds United. Historic team. 16 years com...
Report: West Ham star has signed a new two-year deal
According to The Sun, West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble has signed a new two-year deal with the London Stadium club. The Hammers skipper had just a year left on his current deal and was due to become a free agent next summer. However, Noble will be with his childhood club till he is 35, with manager David Moyes and the owners keen to have him remain at the club for much longer. They want him to continue to be a mentor and role model for the younger players and the talents coming through the academy, and some have tipped him to become a part of the backroom staff after he hangs up the boots. Noble made his 500th appearance for West Ham during Friday’s 3-1 victory over Watford, becoming only the tenth player in the Hammers’ history to reach the milestone and playing a huge...
Report: Tottenham and Man Utd set to battle it out for 27-yr-old La Liga ace
Tottenham are interested in signing the Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia this summer. As per Foot Mercato (via Sportwitness), the 27-year-old is expected to be available because of Valencia’s financial problems and he could be a good fit for Spurs. Jose Mourinho needs more physique and depth in his midfield and Kodogbia would add just that. He could be a really good partner for Tanguy Ndombele in theory. Kondogbia has proven himself in Ligue 1, Serie A and in La Liga. He should be able to succeed in England as well. He has the technique and physical attributes to cope with English football. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners submit an offer for the player in the coming months. Kondogbia is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League. Therefore, convincing him ...
‘Next year you’ll see me at Leeds’ – French player makes transfer claim, will sign 3-yr-contract
Illan Meslier is expected to sign for Leeds United on a permanent deal this summer. The young keeper has been on loan at Elland Road this season and he has made quite an impression. Meslier has a big future ahead of him and the Whites want to sign him permanently. As per Foot Mercato, Leeds have an option to sign the player once the promotion is secured. The Whites have booked their place in the Premier League next season and therefore the signing will be triggered automatically. Other reports claim that he will be offered a three-year deal. Speaking to the media, the player has now claimed that he should be at Leeds next year. His revelation will come as a major boost to the fans. Meslier was quoted saying (via Sportwitness): “Logically there is a 99% chance that I will stay at Leeds...
Report: Everton expected to submit offer for 10-goal attacker in the coming months
Everton have been linked with a move for Saint-Étienne’s Denis Bouanga for a while now. The winger has done well in Ligue 1 this past season and Carlo Ancelotti is thought to be keen on him. As per Le10sport, Valencia are interested in the player as well. Everton are expected to make an offer for the player in the coming months. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for Bouanga. The 25-year-old will add goals and creativity to Ancelotti’s team if he joins them next season. Bouanga can play anywhere across the front three and he can operate as the number ten as well. That said, he is at his best cutting in from the left. Bouanga bagged 10 goals and 3 assists this past season and those numbers could improve when he is playing with better players at Everton. I...
Bamford’s four-word reaction as former Leeds manager asks club to sign top-class striker
Former Leeds United manager David O’Leary has urged the club to sign a really top-class centre-forward this summer. Patrick Bamford led the line for the Elland Road outfit as they emerged as Championship winners this term, scoring 16 goals and assisting two others in 44 league appearances to send the Whites to the top-flight. Bamford has grown in leaps and bounds under head coach Marcelo Bielsa, but he still comes under criticism for his inability to convert most of his chances. O’Leary believes that Leeds need a world-class striker if they are to hit the ground running in the Premier League after securing promotion for the first time since 2004. Bamford wasn’t having none of it, though, reacting thus to his comments on Twitter: And so it starts 😴😴😴 https://t.co/ABM...
‘This is so cruel’ – Heartbroken Phil Hay reacts as Leeds provide update
Leeds United defender defender Gaetano Berardi ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his knee during Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Derby County and is facing up to nine months on the side-lines. The Swiss made 25 appearances across all competitions for the Elland Road outfit during the campaign, playing 22 Championship games and was outstanding as they clinched promotion. Berardi’s contract was due to end at the end of the campaign, but there were plans for him to get a new deal after Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League. He has spent six years at Elland Road, featuring in over 140 league games so far and establishing himself as a fans favourite. Despite being close to returning to Italy in the past he was tipped to remain at Leeds following promotion. The Athletic’s Phil Hay has...
Report: Newcastle interested in signing 21-yr-old Celtic target liked by Steve Nickson
Newcastle are interested in signing the Motherwell midfielder David Turnbull. As per the Chronicle, Celtic are keen on the player as well and Newcastle have checked him out a number of times this past season. The 21-year-old was expected to sign for Celtic last summer but the move fell through because of an injury. The report adds that Steve Nickson, Newcastle’s head of recruitment, likes the player and he could be signed for a fee of around £3m. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle make a move for the player in the coming months. The reported fee should not be a problem for them at all. Also, they can offer him more money than Celtic. The chance to play for a Premier League club might tempt the player. Furthermore, Newcastle are in the middle of a takeover and their potent...
