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Report suggests West Ham and Arsenal have joined the race to sign 22-yr-old
Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer but it appears that the likes of Arsenal and West Ham United have now joined the race as well. According to reports via Cuorirosso Blu, the two clubs are trying to assess the situation regarding the Japanese international. The 22-year-old could prove to be a useful addition for both clubs next season. Tomiyasu is naturally a right-sided centre back but he can slot in as a full-back as well. His versatility will be an added bonus for the Hammers and the Gunners. West Ham need to add more depth to their back four and the Japanese international seems like an ideal fit for them. Meanwhile, Arsenal have already signed Ben White from Brighton and Hove Albion and it remains to be seen whether t...
4-3-3 v Dundee United: Gerrard to make four changes, 25-yr-old to return
Rangers will take on Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership later today and Steven Gerrard’s men will look to continue their winning start to the league campaign with another victory here. The Scottish champions are coming into this game on the back of a 2-1 defeat against Malmo in the Champions League and the fans will be expecting a strong reaction from the players. Meanwhile, Dundee United lost their opening game of the season last weekend and they will be desperate to pull off a win at home. Despite being the underdogs here, the hosts could have a slight advantage. Rangers were involved in a midweek game and Dundee United will have a fresher squad at their disposal. They might fancy their chances of an upset here. Ryan Jack is the only injury worry for the visitors this weekend...
Journalist: Liverpool have joined the race to sign £35m Villa target
Liverpool have now joined the race to sign Arnaut Danjuma from Bournemouth, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. It has been claimed that Danjuma has been linked with a move to Juventus and Fiorentina, but the Reds have now joined the race to sign the winger. Premier League rivals Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the 24-year-old this summer, and they could rekindle their interest following the departure of Jack Grealish to Manchester City. Villa have already signed Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City this summer, but Dean Smith will be looking to sign more quality players with £100 million burning holes in his pocket. However, Liverpool have emerged as a serious candidate to sign the Dutchman who managed 17 goals and eight assists across all competitions last season. 👀&#...
‘Good player’ – Journalist claims Bielsa has personally scouted £10m Leeds target recently
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has personally scouted Huddersfield Town midfielder, Lewis O’ Brien, last week. Earlier this month, Football Insider claimed that Leeds have opened talks with the Championship outfit regarding a move for the 22-year-old. Signing a midfielder for the first team squad is a priority for the Whites this summer. Leeds tried to secure a deal for Connor Gallagher on loan from Chelsea, but the player has joined Crystal Palace instead. The Yorkshire club have set their sight elsewhere, and they have earmarked O’Brien as a potential option for the role. According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds boss Bielsa has observed him recently and he is pretty much there for the taking. The Sun claimed recently that the Whites are in talks with their ...
Team USA Wins Fourth Straight Men’s Basketball Olympic Gold Medal
Although preparations for the games were disrupted as a number of players decided not to participate, Team USA has claimed its fourth successive Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball. The final was a rerun of the team’s opening match, as USA triumphed 87-82 over France, driven largely by Kevin Durant. The final score made this game the tightest Olympic men’s or women’s basketball final in almost 50 years, since the Soviet Union beat Team USA by just one point in 1972. Durant continued his good form into the gold medal match, having top scored in the semi-final and surpassed Carmelo Anthony as Team USA’s top Olympic points scorer earlier in the tournament. Up against France, the Brooklyn Nets forward scored 29 points and played the most minutes out of anyone on the team. French player Rudy...
Everton hoping to sign 25-yr-old this summer, Marcel Brands keen on £15m-rated ace
Everton are interested in signing the PSV Eindhoven right-back Denzel Dumfries this summer. The report adds that Everton director Marcel Brands is keen on signing the Dutch international this summer. Dumfries had an impressive season with PSV last year and he was outstanding for his country in the European Championships. The 25-year-old showed that he can be a reliable defender for his side. He was quite effective in the final third during the Euros as well. The 25-year-old has already proven himself in the Dutch league and a step up to the Premier League would be ideal for his career right now. Meanwhile, the Toffees need to bring in a quality right back as well and Dumfries seems like an ideal fit for them. The Dutchman could complete Rafael Benitez’s back four for the upcoming seas...
West Ham in talks to sign 23-yr-old, £14m-rated ace is a ‘top target’ for David Moyes
West Ham United are reportedly in talks with Fiorentina to sign the 23-year-old defender Nikola Milenkovic this summer. According to Daily Mail, the defender is valued at £14 million and he has just a year left on his current deal with the Italian outfit. Apparently, the Serbian is a ‘top target’ for David Moyes this summer but the Hammers are keeping tabs on the likes of Nathaniel Phillips and Duje Caleta-Car as well. Milenkovic has been quite impressive for Fiorentina and he could prove to be a quality long term acquisition for the Hammers next season. The Londoners will have to improve defensively in order to do well in the European competition this coming season. Milenkovic has shown his qualities with Fiorentina in the Italian league and the chance to move to the Premier League could ...
Why Arsenal must beat Tottenham to sign much-wanted 23-year-old
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have repeatedly been linked with Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar over the past few years. According to Get France Football News, the 23-year-old could join one of the north London clubs this summer. SL View Aouar has been tipped to move to the Premier League, with Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool credited with an interest in the French playmaker. With Liverpool reportedly keen on Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez, the way is clear for the two London clubs to attempt to sign Aouar. Spurs undoubtedly need more creativity in their midfield, and Aouar would be an ideal partner for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele. However, Arsenal are a more viable destination for the Frenchman, with his style of play aligning closely to Mikel Arteta’s ethos. His addition to the...
Ralph Hasenhuttl aiming to bring 25-year-old Bundesliga striker as Danny Ings’ replacement – report
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has identified Alexander Sorloth as a potential replacement for Danny Ings, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. Ings recently made the surprise move to Aston Villa for a reported fee of £30 million. The club are now actively searching for a replacement, and have been linked with multiple players including Adam Armstrong and Tammy Abraham. It is now reported that Hasenhuttl aims to fill the void with Sorloth, who netted six goals and three assists from 37 games for Leipzig last term. Sportslens view: Sorloth made the move to Leipzig last summer after a superb season with Trabzonspor. He bagged 33 goals and 11 assists for the Turkish outfit. He failed to make an impact in the Bundesliga last term. The Norwegian struggled to nail down a regular starting...
Report: Everton make £17 million attacker bid
Everton have made a £17 million bid to sign Lazio ace Joaquin Correa, according to a report from Il Tempo (print edition, August 6, page 22). Toffees boss Rafa Benitez has been chasing the 26-year-old winger for quite some time now. We covered a report earlier today suggesting that the Argentinian is patently waiting for Everton to make a move for his services. And it seems as though the first concrete approach has been made to bring the Lazio star to Goodison Park. Everton make Correa bid Il Tempo reckon that the Toffees have made a £17m bid for the Argentinian winger. However, Lazio are reportedly holding out for closer to £30-35m. Correa would be a superb addition for Everton. On that basis, the club’s owners really should be prepared to increase their bid for the South Americ...
Southampton make transfer decision on James Ward-Prowse amid Aston Villa interest – report
Southampton have no plans of selling James Ward-Prowse amid transfer interest from Aston Villa, Football Insider reports. Villa have been on an extended spending spree this summer, and they recently landed the services of Danny Ings from the Saints for £30 million. The Midlands outfit also have their sights on landing Ward-Prowse. They recently made a £25m bid for the England international that was rejected. It is now reported that the Saints have ‘no intention of cashing in’ on their captain and will knock back all offers during the rest of the transfer window. Sportslens view: Ings’ move to Villa came as a huge surprise, given there was no speculation linking him with a switch to Dean Smith’s side this summer. Southampton were always facing defeat in their bid to keep Ings. Wit...
Chelsea need to up their bid by £17m to land their top summer target – report
Chelsea are locked in negotiations with Inter Milan over the transfer of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, Sky Sports reports. The Blues are eager to land an elite centre-forward this summer, and Lukaku has emerged as their prime transfer target. They recently made an £85 million offer with Marcos Alonso acting as a makeweight, but the proposal was rejected by Inter. The Serie A champions prefer a straight-cash deal for the 28-year-old. They are prepared to sell the striker to the Blues for £102m. Sportslens view: Earlier in June, Lukaku highlighted that he was happy at Inter and would continue to play for them under new head coach Simone Inzaghi. However, he appears to have changed his stance over the past few days after learning about the Blues’ interest in re-signing him. Thomas Tuche...
