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Crystal Palace agreed deal to sign 22-year-old ace…but the move now unlikely – Journalist
Crystal Palace are close to completing the signing of Odsonne Edouard from Celtic on deadline day, and the announcement is only a matter of time. We covered a report yesterday that the Eagles initially wanted to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal, but they couldn’t agree a deal for the 22-year-old striker. Crystal Palace were ready to offer around £10 million, while Arsenal demanded £20m. They were poles apart in their valuation of the player. The Gunners dropped their asking price to £15m, but Palace still felt that was way too much. However, Palace had agreed a deal for Nketiah but couldn’t match his personal terms, according to journalist Mark Mann-Bryans. In the end, they went for Edouard and wrapped up his signing quickly. Ainsley Maitland-Niles could still leave Arsenal t...
West Ham have completed second signing of the day but miss out on £25m star – report
West Ham United have completed the signing of Alex Kral, according to talkSPORT. It has been a fantastic week for the Hammers. They initially bolstered their defence by signing Kurt Zouma from Chelsea, before adding depth to their forward ranks by landing Nikola Vlasic from CSKA Moscow. The Hammers paid £25.7 million plus add-ons to sign the Croatia international, and they have now secured Kral’s services. Sky Sports reported earlier today that the Hammers were in talks to sign the 23-year-old from Spartak Moscow on loan. The midfielder will join on a temporary deal, with the Hammers having an option to sign him permanently at the end of the season. No Jesse joy The Hammers have been heavily linked with a move for Jesse Lingard this summer, but they have failed to secure a move ...
Wolves in talks to sign 20-goal striker before tonight’s deadline – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to sign Kieffer Moore from Cardiff City before tonight’s transfer deadline. According to The Telegraph’s John Percy. Wolves have made a late move to sign the 29-year-old striker and talks are ongoing. #Wolves are making a late move for #CardiffCity striker Kieffer Moore. Talks ongoing over a deal for the Wales international before the deadline #wwfc — John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) August 31, 2021 Alex Crook of talkSPORT has claimed that Wolves may find it difficult to sign Moore as they are put off by Cardiff’s valuation. Understand #Wolves have gone back in for #CardiffCity striker Kieffer Moore but have been put off by his price tag so unlikely to happen #DeadlineDay @talkSPORT — Alex Crook ⚽️🎙 (@alex_crook) August ...
Everton star sends three-word message to Tottenham new signing
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Brazil defender Emerson Royal from Barcelona for £25.8 million on a five-year contract. Spurs initially made an exchange offer involving Serge Aurier, but Barcelona rejected the proposal. The north London club submitted a revised offer and secured his signature. The 22-year-old has spent the past two seasons with Real Betis, scoring five goals in 79 appearances. He was very impressive last season and would be a cracking signing for the club. Emerson took to Instagram to share his reaction after securing the move. He wrote: ‘Wonderful to be with you! Here we go! #comeonyouSpurs‘. Everton forward Richarlison welcomed him to the Premier League by responding to his post. He wrote – ‘Boa sorte fei’, which roughly translates to ‘good luck’. Em...
€28m-rated star expected to leave Arsenal for free next summer after contract snub – report
Alexandre Lacazette has no plans of extending his Arsenal contract that expires in June 2022, football.london reports. The Frenchman was fancied to leave earlier this summer when the Gunners were linked with several strikers. However, they have failed to receive any formal offers for his services due to his high £182,000-per-week wages. Roma and Atletico Madrid were among the striker’s admirers, but neither made a formal approach to sign him. It is now reported that Lacazette has no intention of renewing his deal, and he will leave on a free next summer. Sportslens view: Lacazette has been a solid performer for the north London club, netting 17 or more goals in three of his four campaigns. It seemed that he could be on his way after entering the final year of his deal, but he is now expect...
Thomas Soucek sends lovely eight-word message to West Ham new signing
West Ham United have confirmed their second signing of the day, and that pretty much ends their business for the summer. The Hammers have confirmed the signing of Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral late in the day. They set the wheels in motion earlier today and wrapped up the deal before tonight’s deadline. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder will join on an initial loan, with West Ham having an option to buy at the end of the season. Kral was part of the Czech Republic’s squad for the European Championships alongside West Ham’s Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal. Soucek took to social networking site Twitter to send a brilliant message to Kral, suggesting he acted as an agent on his behalf to take him to the London club. Sports agent Soucek continues. Welcome to our club, @alexkralc...
Liam Cooper sends five word reaction on Instagram as Leeds player leaves the club
Leeds United have confirmed today that young midfielder Robbie Gotts has left the club to join Barrow on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old has followed Jordan Stevens to join League Two side Barrow AFC in a permanent move. Gotts, a product of the Leeds United Academy, impressed throughout his time at the club – particularly at Under-23 level. The versatile midfielder was wanted by Oldham and Motherwell as well, but he chose to move to Barrow instead. The youngster spent last season on loan at Lincoln City and Salford City and leaves the Whites after a long association with the club. Marcelo Bielsa has always spoken highly about Gotts. He heaped praise on the youngster last year, but the player has not established himself in the first team. Gotts took to social networking site Instagra...
Fulham close to signing £35k-per-week midfielder before deadline – report
Fulham are close to signing Nathaniel Chalobah before tonight’s deadline, according to reports from Sky Sports. Talks between the two clubs are at an advanced stage. The 26-year-old defensive midfielder is likely to join on a permanent move, but an initial loan has still not been completely ruled out. Chalobah joined Watford in 2017 from Chelsea on a permanent deal. He previously played for the Hornets in 2012-13 on loan from the Blues. The midfielder, who is on £35k-per-week wages at Watford, has made over 80 appearances for the club, but it seems his time at Vicarage Road is coming to an end. SportsLens View This has been an extremely busy transfer window for Watford who offloaded several key players including Troy Deeney who joined Birmingham City. Will Hughes has been s...
Kalvin Phillips sends five word message as Leeds secure £25m D-day signing
Leeds United have finally secured the signing of Daniel James from Manchester United. White midfielder Kalvin Phillips took to Twitter to express his reaction. He wrote: “Better late than never – welcome @Daniel_James_97″. Better late than never 👀 welcome @Daniel_James_97 🤩👊🏽 https://t.co/BJgSvzYBND — Kalvin Phillips (@Kalvinphillips) August 31, 2021 James was close to signing for Leeds back in the January transfer window of 2019, but the deal collapsed. The Wales international moved to Man United during the summer, but he has always been admired by Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa. James did well at Old Trafford, making more than appearances in all competitions, but failed to express himself as many would have liked. He now has got a great platform to take hi...
Newcastle submit offer to sign 21-yr-old, but face competition from another PL club
Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers have submitted an offer to sign Marseille defensive midfielder Boubacar Kamara. According to a report from Foot Mercato via GFFN, the two Premier League clubs have submitted an offer of around €2.5 million to loan the player. They have also included an option to buy Kamara permanently next summer for around €15m. The 21-year-old had an impressive campaign with Marseille last season, and it is no surprise that English clubs are looking to snap him up. The highly talented midfielder will be a free agent next summer, and it would be wise of the French outfit to cash in on him rather than lose him for free next year. Newcastle need a quality defensive midfielder alongside Isaac Hayden. Kamara would help protect their defence and allow the attacking ...
‘We did it’, ‘Finally’ – Some Chelsea fans react after hearing 26-yr-old is set to join the club
Chelsea will sign Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on a loan deal. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Champions League winners will pay a loan fee of €5 million for Saul. Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the 26-year-old and should finalise his move to Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline. Saúl to Chelsea, HERE WE GO! Agreement reached for €5m loan from Atletico Madrid. Personal terms agreed. Saúl will be in London soon to sign the contract. 🔵🤝 #CFC #DeadlineDay Final details and the deal will be announced. Difficult deal but finally set to be completed. pic.twitter.com/3Jq5e3JwXE — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2021 Saul dropped down the pecking order at Atletico last season, and he needed to leave the club to play regular first-team football. T...
‘Almost done’ – Journalist claims Everton now close to signing 82-cap international
Everton are close to securing the signature of Salomon Rondon in the final hours of transfer deadline day. According to journalist Alan Myers, Rondon is close to joining the Toffees. Rondon almost done — Alan Myers (@ALANMYERSMEDIA) August 31, 2021 The 82-times capped Venezuela international is a free agent after his contract with Dalian Professional expired. Rondon, who previously worked with Rafael Benitez at Newcastle United and Dalian, is now very close to rejoining him at the Merseyside club. SportsLens View Everton desperately needed to sign a striker this summer after they offloaded Moise Kean to Juventus. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the first-choice striker at the club, and Benitez needed more depth in that area. Cenk Tosun is another option, although it’s unclear how much ...
