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The Athletic: EPL star rejects lucrative new deal; Spurs’ recruitment team have plans for him
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a potential transfer boost following news emerging from Southampton. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Saints have presented a fresh four-year deal that would have made Danny Ings the best-paid player in the club’s history, but he rejected it. The striker is targeting another chance to join a team competing towards the top of the table, either this summer or next. Ornstein reports that Spurs have tried to secure Ings in the past, but The Sun have claimed that their recruitment team have a contingency plan if Harry Kane does go, with the former Liverpool striker on their list of possible replacements. Sportslens View There is still uncertainty over Kane’s future, and while Tottenham are unwilling to let the England international go, nothing i...
Report: Arsenal first option for £13m Everton target, agent working for a move right now
Arsenal are heavily interested in signing Neto from Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 31-year-old was keen to join the Gunners during the January transfer window, but the deal didn’t materialise at that time. The report claims that Arsenal are still interested in signing the Barcelona goalkeeper, and the player’s agent is working on a move right now. Neto has a contract at Barcelona until 2023. Sport revealed last month that the Brazilian is expected to leave the Spanish club and will cost around €16 million (£13m). Everton are also in the hunt to sign Neto, while Roma are also interested. However, Arsenal have emerged as his preferred destination. Neto has played mostly as a second-choice keeper behind Marc-André ter Stegen. He wants to play regularly...
Tottenham star shines, joy for Maguire and Hendo – time to recap a wondrous night
England hammered Ukraine 4-0 in Rome to reach the last four of a major tournament for the second campaign in a row, setting up a semi-final clash at Wembley Stadium against Denmark. A brace from Harry Kane and headers from both Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson sealed a resounding victory over the Ukrainians, while the Three Lions’ defence remains unbreached across all five games they have played at Euro 2020. Coming into the game, England manager Gareth Southgate handed Jadon Sancho a first start at the tournament The tricky winger looked to have made an immediate impact as he went down in the box after just three minutes, but the penalty claims were waved away by German referee Felix Byrch. Just 30 seconds later, the Three Lions made their presence felt and took the lead against an oppo...
Everton star deserves praise, Dortmund player shows class,
The final four for the European Championships is now known, with Denmark and England joining Spain and Italy in the semi-finals yesterday. The Danes have enjoyed an emotional run to this stage of the competition, and will not make it easy for the Three Lions on Wednesday. As for England, their display against Ukraine bristled with attacking intent and they will never have a better chance of winning a major trophy. We make no apologies for being a little biased today by making our latest Euro 2020 Diary England themed. Bellingham shows his class Professional footballers often get a bad rap – ‘forgotten their roots’ and ‘too big for their boots’ are amongst the criticisms aimed at players. With that in mind, it was fantastic to see Jude Bellingham seek out a group of Birmingham City fans and...
Report suggests 21-goal ace would be a dream signing for Tottenham this summer
Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on signing Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer, but the player is keen on renewing his contract with the Italian club. According to Corriere dello Sport, the 21-year-old would be a dream signing for Spurs. The Serbian had an impressive season with Fiorentina last year, scoring 21 goals in Serie A. Tottenham need to add more quality to their attacking positions, and Vlahovic could prove to be a superb long-term investment for them. He is more of a target man and could form a quality partnership with Harry Kane, who is a complete forward. The England international likes to drop deep and help out creatively. Vlahovic would add a new dimension to Nuno Espirito Santo’s attack. The striker has the potential to develop into a top-class attacker and could re...
Leeds frontrunners for 25-yr-old, but they will need to raise funds through sales first
Uruguayan international Nahitan Nandez continues to be linked with a move to Leeds United. According to Centotrentuno, the Premier League club are front-runners to sign the Cagliari midfielder, who is also a target for Inter Milan. However, the Italian champions have limited resources and may not be able to pay the €36 million asking price. Leeds are keen on signing the 25-year-old, but they are waiting to sell some players before they can complete the transfer. Marcelo Bielsa will be hoping to add considerable quality to his side this summer, with Leeds looking to build on their impressive performances from last season. Adding more quality to the midfield should be a priority for the Whites, and Nandez seems like a really good fit on paper. The hard-working midfielder could be a quality p...
Barcelona ready to release two stars as they are desperate to keep Messi – report
Barcelona are willing to terminate the contracts of Samuel Umtiti and Miralem Pjanic by mutual consent as they look to raise wages to keep Lionel Messi, Mundo Deportivo claims. The La Liga have introduced a salary cap for next season that has reportedly delayed the proposed contract extension for Messi. The club are desperate to keep him, but they will have to lower their wage bill by a staggering €200 million to meet his demands. They recently terminated the contract of Matheus Fernandes and sanctioned the loan exit of Francisco Trincao earlier today. There could be high-profile exits in the coming weeks to free up wages. It is reported that Umtiti and Pjanic are free to leave without any transfer fee. Neither player has accepted the proposal. Umtiti has two years remaining on his co...
Three Arsenal players Patrick Vieira could bring to Crystal Palace this summer
Crystal Palace recently announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as their new manager, and he has a huge rebuilding job this summer. The Eagles have yet to resolve the futures of 11 out-of-contract players, and there could be plenty of activity in terms of new signings. Vieira is likely to have his say on arrivals, and he could have his sights on pursuing few players associated with his former club Arsenal. We look at three players who could interest the new Eagles head coach. Ainsley Maitland-Niles Maitland-Niles spent the second half of last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, where he impressed from the centre of the park. It’s unlikely that he would play in his preferred role on his return to the Gunners. The majority of his appearances have come as a full-back. Having struggl...
Man United to negotiate fresh contract terms with £150,000-a-week star shining at Euro 2020
Manchester United plan to reward Luke Shaw with a new long-term contract, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The left-back had an impressive 2020/21 campaign with the Red Devils, and he is now playing a starring role for England at the European Championships. He has two years left on his £150,000-a-week contract with a 12-month option. The club plan to negotiate fresh terms with the player in the coming months. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considers Shaw a key player and wants the left-back to be 100 percent involved in the club’s promising project. Sportslens view: Shaw struggled with injuries and inconsistent form earlier in his United career. The club brought Alex Telles to provide competition for him last summer. The move proved a blessing in disguise as the defender ...
‘I beg’: Some Liverpool fans erupt after hearing FSG’s latest alleged transfer plan
Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter in reaction to links with Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to bring the talented Italian midfielder to Anfield this summer, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. With Gini Wijnaldum joining Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool’s central midfield department suddenly looks rather short on numbers. Klopp will be desperate to get his side back to the top of the Premier League next season. However, if the German is to achieve the feat, he needs to strengthen his ranks at Anfield. Liverpool fans are extremely excited by recent links with Inter Milan and Italy ace Nicolo Barella Barella would be a truly brilliant addition for the Reds. The Italian is incredibly mobile and has an excellent engine. He is also very comfortable on the bal...
Journalist: Arsenal go head-to-head to with PL rival to sign £34m ‘fantastic’ player
According to popular journalist Rudi Galetti, Arsenal and Manchester United will go head-to-head for Ruben Neves this summer. He claims that cash-strapped Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to the idea of selling Neves this summer. They are demanding a fixed price of €40 million (£34m) for the highly-rated midfielder. 🚨⚔️ Head-to-head between #Arsenal and #ManchesterUnited for Ruben #Neves. The 🇵🇹 midfielder could leave #Wolverhampton, but without discounts: the request remains for €40M. 🐓⚽ #Calciomercato #Transfers #EPL #ManUTD — Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) July 4, 2021 Neves joined Wolves from Porto in 2017 and has now made over 175 appearances for the club in all competitions. The 24-year-old is a superb passer of the ball and equa...
‘Runs all day’ – Journalist claims Leeds showing ‘keen interest’ in signing versatile 22-year-old
Leeds United are interested in signing Huddersfield Town midfielder Lewis O’Brien. The Sun’s Alan Nixon claims that Leeds have joined a host of clubs to sign the highly-rated midfielder who was the club’s player of the year last season. LEEDS. Looking for a midfielder with legs. May have found on doorstep with Lewis O’Brien at HUDDERSFIELD. Joined clubs taking a keen interest. Runs all day. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) July 4, 2021 Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, with the Whites apparently looking to sign a player who “runs all day”. The Whites have been heavily linked with a move for Nahitan Nandez, but it seems they are keeping close tabs on domestic players. Leeds have taken “keen interest” in the midfielder, and the club have probably have been scouting...
