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Everton have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of 25-yr-old ace
PSV Eindhoven defender Denzel Dumfries has been linked with Everton and Bayern Munich in recent weeks. However, Bild claims that Bayern are unlikely to move for the Dutch international who will cost around €16 million this summer. Bayern’s withdrawal from the race will come as a major boost for Everton, who are keen on signing the player. SL View: Could prove to be a major bargain for Everton The Toffees need to bring in a long term replacement for Seamus Coleman. The 25-year-old has shown his qualities for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie and his national team in the European Championships. Dumfries has been one of the Netherlands’ most impressive players at the Euros, and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for the Premier League club. The reported asking price seems like a major b...
Report suggests West Ham have made a move for 25-yr-old South American
West Ham United have reportedly made a move to sign Argentine forward Giovanni Simeone. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the attacker’s future at Cagliari is in doubt and Torino, Sampdoria, Bologna, Marseille and West Ham are keen on signing him. The Hammers are yet to make an official bid, but they have made their interest known to Simeone’s club. David Moyes needs to improve his attacking options this summer, and Simeone may prove to be a decent addition. The Premier League outfit need a natural goalscorer, but the Argentine is more of a creative forward. The 25-year-old bagged just six goals and two assists in Serie A last term, and the Hammers really need a more prolific forward. That said, Simeone is an international with Argentina who still has room for improvement and could be a useful...
Real Madrid join Arsenal in race to sign €70m star excelling at Euro 2020 – report
Real Madrid have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak this summer, Spanish publication AS claims. The 21-year-old had a good 2020/21 season with Sociedad, registering 17 goals and two assists from 44 appearances in all competitions. He is currently playing a leading role for Sweden at Euro 2020, and it appears that Madrid have now registered an interest in his services. Los Blancos have contacted the player’s representatives after learning that the marksman could be prepared for a new challenge. Arsenal are also interested in the young striker, who has a buy-out clause worth €70 million on his current contract with Sociedad. Sociedad are reluctant to sell him for anything less than the release clause this summer. They intend to keep him for another s...
‘Rashford is nowhere near him’ – Some fans react to Liverpool man’s latest ‘masterclass’ display
Brazil left it late to secure a 2-1 victory against Colombia in the Copa America on Wednesday. The Selecao went behind for the first time in eight games, but goals from Roberto Firmino and Casemiro earned them an important victory. Brazil had won their previous nine games, all but one without conceding a goal. However, Colombia took the lead in the first half through a wonder strike from Luiz Diaz. Juan Cuadrado produced a brilliant cross from which Diaz scored with an acrobatic overhead kick. In the second half, Brazil pushed hard for an equaliser and nearly got it through Neymar, who could only hit the bar after being put through by Firmino. The Liverpool striker finally got the equalising goal with a header after meeting a cross from the left. It came from a controversial circumstance a...
Bundesliga duo star in enthralling game – Sweden 3-2 Poland Player Ratings
Sweden secured top spot in Group B with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Poland at the European Championships on Wednesday. Poland went into the game needing a win or they’d be eliminated, and they made the worst possible start. Alexander Isak bundled the ball through to Emil Forsberg, who finished into the far corner with his weaker left foot via a small deflection. But they responded well to going behind and really should have been level in the 18th minute. Robert Lewandowski saw his header crash back off the crossbar, but the rebound fell perfectly for the Bayern Munich forward. With everyone expecting to see him nod home from close range, he somehow hit the crossbar again before it was cleared to safety. Shortly before half time, Paulo Sousa’s men had another opportunity to equalise. Piotr...
Real Madrid and Barcelona enquire about £63m star with 17 goal contributions last season
Real Madrid and Barcelona have enquired over the situation of Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, Sport1’s Florian Plettenberg claims. The Germany international had a solid 2020/21 season for the Bavarian giants, registering eight goals and nine assists from 32 games. Despite this, there remains uncertainty over his future with the club, with his current contract expiring in 12 months. The player has yet to commit to a new deal due to salary concerns, but Bayern are optimistic that they can make the breakthrough. Goretzka now has a new duo of agents, and it is claimed that Madrid and Barcelona have enquired over the possibility of signing him. Sportslens view: Bayern sanctioned the sale of Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool last summer after he entered the final year of his contract. Howeve...
Club confident player will sign new deal after Villa submit £25m bid – report
Arsenal are confident that Emile Smith Rowe will sign a new contract at the club. According to football.london, the Gunners are in talks with Smith Rowe about a new long-term deal. The youngster cemented a place in the first team last season alongside fellow academy graduate Bukayo Saka. The 20-year-old made his senior debut for Arsenal against Chelsea on Boxing Day and finished the campaign with four goals and seven assists. The highly-rated youngster has two years left on his current deal, and the Gunners view securing an extension as a priority. Richard Garlick, the club’s head of football operations, is leading contract negotiations for all first-team players, and the Gunners are confident that Smith Rowe will pen a new deal. Aston Villa recently tabled a £25 million bid...
Ronaldo makes history, Man Utd and Real Madrid stars impress – Portugal 2-2 France Player Ratings
Portugal and France both progressed to the knockout stages of Euro 2020 after an entertaining 2-2 draw. The first chance of the evening fell to Kylian Mbappe. The youngster was played through on goal by an excellent Paul Pogba through ball, but his finish was underwhelming for a player of his standards. From then on, it was a half soaked in controversy, beginning when Portugal were awarded a penalty in the 28th minute. Danilo Pereira got his head to a cross and was caught by the arm of Hugo Lloris on the follow through. Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz pointed to the spot, despite protests from French players. Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up and slammed his penalty past Lloris. Just before half time, more controversy arose when France were given a penalty. Mbappe went down under contact from Nelso...
Manchester United set to loan out 23-year-old star, ideal signing for Aston Villa?
Axel Tuanzebe is expected to leave Manchester United on loan with widespread interest from Premier League and overseas clubs, Manchester Evening News claims. The Red Devils graduate struggled for playing time last season, managing just 918 minutes across 19 appearances in all competitions. He was the fourth-choice centre-back behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly last season and was limited to just four starts in the league. United are lining up a new central defender to partner Maguire. It is reported that Tuanzebe is set to be loaned out to secure regular first-team action. Sportslens view: The 23-year-old had a difficult campaign with United, and he was ignored for the Europa League final, where Bailly got the nod to partner Lindelof. His chances of securing a regular st...
West Ham pushing to sign 23-yr-old this summer, Hammers were keen last season as well
West Ham United are looking to sign Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic during the transfer window. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to the London club for a while now, and Sky Italia are reporting that they are set to step up their interest. The Hammers are yet to make a formal offer, but Fiorentina could sanction the Serbian’s departure for the right price the summer. SL View: Much needed defensive signing for the Hammers West Ham need to strengthen their defensive unit, and Milenkovic is regarded as one of the most talented defenders in Serie A. Issa Diop, Angelo Ogbonna and Craig Dawson are their current centre-back options, and Milenkovic would be an upgrade on that trio. If West Ham can sign him for a reasonable price this summer, his move could prove to be a massive bar...
Tottenham initiate contact to sign midfielder who has impressed in the Euros
Denmark star Mikkel Damsgaard has been heavily linked with a move away from Sampdoria this summer. According to journalist Ekrem Konur, Tottenham Hotspur have already contacted his club regarding a transfer. AC Milan are also keen on signing the 20-year-old and have held a meeting with his compatriot Simon Kjaer to talk about Damsgaard. 💼👥#Tottenham and #ACMilan want Mikkel #Damsgaard. Official contacts with #Sampdoria have begun. 📳AC Milan sporting director #Massara had a meeting with Simon #Kjaer to learn about #Damsgaard.#COYS #THFC #Tottenham #ForzaMilan #SempreMilan #AcMilan pic.twitter.com/4lcEPUU4GB — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) June 23, 2021 He had an impressive campaign with Sampdoria this past season and was outstanding against Russia in the European Champio...
West Ham linked with a move for 30-yr-old La Liga attacker this summer
Denmark international Martin Braithwaite could leave Barcelona this summer, and West Ham United are keeping tabs on the attacker. According to Spanish publication Sport, Brighton and Hove Albion, Burnley and Norwich City are also monitoring the player. The Spanish club paid around €18 million to sign Braithwaite, and they will be looking to recoup most of their outlay. The player won’t be a regular starter next season, especially after Sergio Aguero’s arrival, and it makes sense for Barcelona to move him on permanently. SL View: Would be an underwhelming addition for the Hammers West Ham must improve their attacking options, but the 30-year-old would not generate much excitement amongst their fans. He bagged seven goals and four assists in all competitions last season, and the Hammers need...
