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Everton could make a move for 25-yr-old after the Euros, Marcel Brands a big fan
Netherlands international Denzel Dumfries continues to be linked with a move to Everton this summer. According to De Telegraaf (via Sport Witness), the Toffees may wait until after the European Championships before they make a move for the right-back. Marcel Brands is a big fan of the Dutch international and could attempt to lure the 25-year-old to Goodison Park before next season. It is no secret that Everton will have to sign a quality right back as a long term replacement for Seamus Coleman, and Dumfries could prove to be a quality investment. The defender has shown impressive development over the past year, and he is likely to improve further with experience and coaching. The PSV Eindhoven defender has a contract until the summer of 2023, but a move to the Premier League could be the c...
West Ham keen on 29-yr-old midfielder, but face competition from another PL club
Sassuolo midfielder Filip Duricic is a target for Southampton and West Ham United this summer. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Italian club have already received offers for the 29-year-old. The Serbian attacking midfielder has just one year left on his current contract with the Italian club. Duricic previously played for Saints on loan in the Premier League in 2016 but is keen on staying in Italy beyond this summer. The Sassuolo star picked up five goals and four assists in Serie A this past season, and he could prove to be a useful addition to Southampton or West Ham. Both teams could use more depth in the attacking department, and they will be eager to lure the Serbian away from Italy for a reasonable price. Duricic will be a free agent next summer, and Sassuolo are under pressure t...
Newcastle eyeing up a summer move for €20m-rated South American
Newcastle United are eyeing up a summer move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes. The 22-year-old was linked with a move to the Premier League club back in January, and he could now be on his way out of the Portuguese club. According to Portuguese media outlet Record, the player will be available for around €20 million, although Sporting could be open to negotiating the fee. It is unclear whether the Magpies will come forward with a concrete offer for Nunes in the coming weeks. They are unlikely to be the only club interested in signing his, and they will have to move swiftly to fend off the competition. The Brazilian is highly rated in Portugal and has been tipped to become one of Europe’s top midfielders over the next few years. He is likely to improve with experience, and Newca...
European giants planning move for £120,000-a-week Chelsea star, Blues willing to sell – report
Bayern Munich have revived their long-term interest in Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi ahead of the summer transfer window, The Times reports. The 20-year-old was the subject of strong interest from Bayern in January 2019, but the Blues rejected four offers with the highest bid of £35 million. Hudson-Odoi has not made much progress with the Blues since, but he continues to remain on the radar of the German champions. The club are reportedly prepared to offload their graduate this summer. Bayern have been fancied to make a fresh move for the England international. Sportslens view: Hudson-Odoi was regarded as the next big thing from the Blues academy when he debuted for the club during the 2018/19 campaign. His season ended in disappointment with a serious Achilles injury, and since ...
Wolves are reportedly keen on signing Olympiacos star
Wolverhampton Wanderers have identified Jose Sa as a potential replacement for goalkeeper Rui Patricio, according to Sky Italia. Patricio was recently linked with a move to Roma, and the opportunity to play under Jose Mourinho may be something that appeals to the Portugal national team goalie. Wolves may also be keen to get a fee for a player who is now 33-years-old if a good offer is tabled. Patricio has been on Wolves’ books since 2018 and has played a key role as the club has established itself in the Premier League. Sa has been the first choice goalkeeper for Olympiacos since 2019. He previously played for Porto, serving as cover for then first-choice keeper Iker Casillas. The 28-year-old had a short stint as the first-choice shot-stopper for the Portuguese giants before leav...
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 ...
