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Barcelona open to selling Manchester United target for €50-60m amid contract standoff – report
Barcelona are willing to part ways with Ousmane Dembele this summer unless he is prepared to renew his contract, Sport claims. The 24-year-old has been with the Blaugrana for the past four seasons but has been limited to just 118 appearances due to regular injuries. His current deal expires in less than 13 months, and it is reported that the Frenchman has yet to show any intention of extending his stay. The Spanish giants are unlikely to stay patient for long and could sell him for €50-60 million if there is no progress in the negotiations. Sportslens view: Dembele had a good 2020/21 campaign for the Blaugrana with 11 goals and five assists from 44 appearances across all competitions. One of the big positives was his fitness. The Frenchman missed just six matches over the entire campa...
Arsenal in advanced talks over new contract for £16.2m-rated star, last details remaining – report
Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe is close to committing his long-term future to the north London club, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The 20-year-old had his breakout season with the Gunners last term, finishing the campaign with four goals and seven assists from 33 games in all competitions. He has two years remaining on his contract, but it is now reported that the Gunners are on the cusp of rewarding him with a new deal until the summer of 2026. Sportslens view: Smith Rowe was out of the picture for the Premier League games until Boxing Day, where the Gunners registered a 3-1 win over Chelsea. He was thereafter a regular for the capital outfit, and played a key part in their improved run of results during the second half of the campaign. It is unsurprisingly that the club ...
Blow for Everton as 47 y/o manager on the verge of joining Crystal Palace – Report
Crystal Palace are edging closer to appointing Nuno Espirito Santo as their next manager, according to reports from The Telegraph. The 47-year-old is set to make a swift return to the Premier League with Palace, who are looking to appoint a replacement for Roy Hodgson. Nuno is in advanced talks with Palace, and he could be appointed by the end of this week. The Eagles have considered several candidates for their vacant managerial position. Talks were held with Frank Lampard, and they monitored the likes of Burnley’s Sean Dyche, Swansea City’s Steve Cooper and Barnsley’s Valerien Ismael. However, Nuno is set to become their next boss, and the announcement could be made later this week. The news will come as a blow for Everton, who also showed interest in Nuno. The Toffee...
Report: Euro club keen to sign 25 y/o Villa and Everton target
Lazio are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summer. Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reported on his website that Maurizio Sarri wants to sign Loftus-Cheek for Lazio. The former Chelsea boss looks set to become the new manager at Lazio. The 62-year-old is returning to management after taking a year off following his sacking at Juventus. One of the very first players on Sarri’s wish list is Loftus-Cheek. Lazio will look to sign him on loan with an option to buy permanently. The 25-year-old spent the last season on loan at Fulham, where he made 31 appearances for the Cottagers. Although he couldn’t save Fulham from getting relegated, his performances were a step in the right direction. Loftus-Cheek played his best football in 2018-19 unde...
Nigeria reportedly keen on luring Manchester City youth product
Nigeria are trying to convince Anderlecht forward Lukas Nmecha to commit his international future to them, according to Bild. The Manchester City youth product impressed at the recent European U-21 Championship, finishing as the top scorer with four goals to help Germany win the title for the third time. Nmecha qualifies to represent Germany as he was born in Hamburg but has previously represented England from U16 to U21 level. He previously helped the Young Lions to win the 2017 European U-19 final after scoring the winner against Portugal in the final. As Nmecha has yet to represent any nation in a senior competitive international fixture, he can still commit his international future to England, Germany or Nigeria, where his father was born. There is little doubt that Nmecha’s performanc...
Report: Euro giants set to beat Arsenal and Spurs in the race for 22 y/o star
Paris Saint-Germain are close to signing Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer this summer. According to reports from Sky Sports, PSG are closing in on the signing of the Italy goalkeeper. The 22-year-old will ask for the #99 shirt at PSG, while first-choice keeper Keylor Navas will stay at the French club. Popular football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, tweeted yesterday: PSG are set to complete the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma in the next hours, Juventus are out of the race – he’s gonna ask Paris for n99 shirt. To be clear: Keylor Navas is staying. 🧤🇫🇷 #PSG Wijnaldum contract until 2024 has been already signed, medicals now then done deal. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2021 The 22-year-old top-class goalkeeper is leaving AC Milan u...
Report shares Levy’s stance on 3-time PL winner amid talks of players-plus-cash deal
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has reportedly made his stance clear on Harry Kane. There is a genuine fear that Kane could finally leave the north London club this summer, irrespective of whoever the club appoint as their next manager. The England striker is currently preparing for the upcoming Euro tournament, but his future at the north London club remains a key talking point. Both the Manchester clubs are heavily interested in signing Kane, with City being more proactive of the two. According to a recent report from The Sun, City are prepared to offer both Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus in a player(s)-plus-cash deal to sign Kane. However, the same publication has claimed that Levy has no interest in entertaining such offer, and that he wants only cash for Kane. The report ...
Wolverhampton Wanderers ready to sell regular starter for €12m, replacement lined up – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to selling goalkeeper Rui Patricio amid transfer interest from Roma, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Portugal international has been an integral part of the Wolves setup over the past three seasons, missing just two games in the Premier League. However, he could be on the move this summer with his contract expiring in less than 13 months. Roma are reportedly keen on signing him. The Midlands outfit have set a price tag of around €12 million for the 33-year-old. Olympiacos’ Jose Sa has been lined up as a replacement. Sportslens view: Patricio has been a solid performer between the sticks for Wolves, but it appears that he is eyeing a fresh challenge away from the club. Wolves are on the verge of announcing Bruno Lage as their new manager, but&...
Report: Mourinho now wants to sign ‘consistent’ £80k-per-week Tottenham star
Jose Mourinho now turns his attention towards signing Lucas Moura. Ever since the Portuguese boss took charge of AS Roma after being told his services were no longer required at Tottenham, the Serie A club have been linked with a host of Spurs players. The likes of Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have been linked with a move to Italy last month, while Hugo Lloris remains another target for Roma this summer. According to reports from Italian publication, Il Messaggero, the former Real Madrid boss is targeting Moura from Spurs as he looks to bolster his attacking options. Moura, who joined Spurs in 2018 from Paris Saint-Germain, hasn’t really established himself as one of the key players for the club. Back in August last year, Mourinho raved about Moura’s c...
Leicester City board confident of sealing the transfer of 23-yr-old this summer
Leicester City are closing in on the signing of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. According to Fabrizio Romano (via Guardian), the Premier League club are eager to finalise the transfer quickly. Leicester are in advanced talks to sign Odsonne Édouard from Celtic, now working to complete the deal – many clubs interested so #LCFC keen to secure it quickly. Not yet at signings stage but Leicester board now confident. Soumaré deal with Lille, done and confirmed. 🔵🦊 #lcfc — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2021 The 23-year-old has been one of the best players in Scotland over the last few seasons and could prove to be a quality long term investment for the Premier League club. Star striker Jamie Vardy is now 34, and Leicester will have to start planning for life after him...
Everton to wait for new manager before making a decision on recalling on-loan player
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly still interested in securing another loan deal for Moise Kean this summer. The Everton striker spent last season on loan with PSG and highlighted his quality with 13 goals in 26 league games. His future is currently unclear, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claiming that his parent club are waiting to appoint a new manager before making a decision. PSG are still negotiating with Everton for Moise Kean. As reported days ago it’s only loan proposal and NO permanent transfer, no €40m bid as of today. 🔵 #EFC The deal is now stalling because Everton want to wait for the new manager before deciding on Kean’s future. 🇮🇹 https://t.co/ddokCB9o6S — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2021 Based on the form that he displayed la...
Reported Aston Villa and West Ham target with 15 goal contributions will cost more than £25m
Everton, Aston Villa and West Ham United are keen on signing the Burnley striker Chris Wood. He joined the Clarets from Leeds United in 2017 and has since established himself as a solid Premier League performer. According to Mirror, Villa manager Dean Smith believes that the 29-year-old would be the ideal option alongside Ollie Watkins next season. The Midlands club could use some depth in the attacking department, and the experienced Burnley forward could prove to be a quality addition. Meanwhile, the Hammers need to improve their attacking options, and Wood would be a quality alternative to Michail Antonio. Everton are also keeping tabs on his situation, but they are waiting to finalise their managerial appointment before following up their interest in Wood. The player will cost more tha...
