English Premier League
Arsenal have free run to sign £65m star with 30 goal contributions last season
Arsenal have a free run to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez during this summer’s transfer window, Eurosport’s Dean Jones reports. The Gunners have been fancied to sign a new centre-forward, and it has recently emerged that Martinez is the prime transfer target. It is now reported that Inter value the Argentine at £65 million, and the Gunners have a free run to sign him with no rival offers. Tottenham Hotspur could enter the pursuit of the marksman, but that depends on how they deal with the future of Harry Kane. The Gunners are actively in talks with the Nerazzurri to sign Martinez, who is very interested in a Premier League move. Sportslens view: The Gunners appear determined to sign a new striker this summer. This could coincide with the departures of Alexandre Lacazette an...
Report: Tottenham can now sign lethal 29-year-old striker for absolute bargain fee
Tottenham Hotspur can sign transfer target Simy for a bargain £3 million this summer, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. Spurs news went crazy yesterday when Harry Kane failed to show up for training. The 28-year-old clearly wants to leave Tottenham this summer. If he does, Nuno Espirito Santo will have a seriously difficult task on his hands to replace the England captain. The north London outfit will undoubtedly target an elite striker but signing just one forward won’t be enough. Tottenham target Simy Sin action for Crotone last season It could be argued that with the £100m plus that they will undoubtedly receive for Kane, Nuno should look to bring in three centre-forwards. Tottenham could sign Simy for a bargain The Crotone striker is on Spurs radar, as reported b...
28-yr-old not keen on playing for Spurs again, some of their fans react: ‘No integrity’, ‘Want him out’
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane seems determined to force a move away from the London club this summer. Kane skipped pre-season training yesterday and a report from the Athletic claims that he has no intention of training or playing for the club again. The 28-year-old has also informed Manchester City of his transfer desire, but they are to make a formal offer for him. Kane believed he would be allowed to leave because of a rumoured gentleman’s agreement with club chairman Daniel Levy. However, Levy is reluctant to sanction his sale, forcing Kane to take drastic action as he strives to take the next step in his career. Kane has failed to win trophies with Spurs and is desperate to join a club that can offer him a genuine chance of challenging for silverware. However, his antics will c...
Brighton & Hove Albion agree €18m deal to sign 23-year-old versatile star – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are on the verge of signing defender Marc Cucurella after finalising a transfer fee with Getafe, Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida claims. The Spain international has been one of the top targets for the Seagulls this summer, and it appears that they have finally reached an agreement to sign him. Graham Potter’s side have agreed to pay €18 million for the 23-year-old, who is currently participating for Spain at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Sportslens view: Cucurella started his career at left-back, but over the past few seasons, he has played at left wing-back or on the left side of midfield. The Spaniard could be ideally suited to the Premier League as he is good aerially and solid with his ground work with key tackles and interceptions. He still needs to work o...
Sky journalist: Chelsea need to pay €20m more to sign Premier League proven star – report
Chelsea could land the signature of Inter Milan striker with an improved offer of €120 million plus Marcos Alonso, Sky Sport Italy’s Angelo Mangiante reports. The Blues recently made a bid of €100m plus Alonso for the Belgian, but the transfer proposal was immediately rejected by the Nerazzurri. The San Siro outfit consider Lukaku as a key player, but it is reported that a €20m increase would convince the Nerazzurri to sanction his sale. Lukaku has repeatedly said he is happy at the Serie A champions, but he has yet to say no to a potential return to the west London giants. Sportslens view: Lukaku was hugely influential for the Nerazzurri last season, registering 30 goals and 10 assists from 44 appearances in all competitions. He helped Inter lift the Scudetto after 11 years...
Hammer blow for Everton as report claims Rafa could now miss out on ‘electric’ £25m ace
Everton have been dealt a major blow with TuttoMercatoWeb reporting that Joaquin Correa could be set to stay at Lazio and fight for his place under Maurizio Sarri. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez has been heavily linked with a move to bring the 26-year-old attacker to Goodison Park (Calciomercato). The Spaniard desperately needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Everton this summer. Everton could be set to miss out on Correa Everton were extremely goal-shy last term. Their tally of 47 Premier League goals was the lowest of all the teams inside the top 11. Correa would have been the perfect addition for Everton The South American has electric pace and exceptional balance according to well-renowned scouting website Total Football Analysis. Correa can play anywhere along the front-line. He was...
Report: Villa now looking to tie up deal for £40m UCL-winning striker
Aston Villa are hoping to tie up a deal for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, according to The Telegraph. The 23-year-old is the Midlands club’s preferred option as a centre-forward, but the Blues will only allow him to leave for £40 million this summer. Villa manager Dean Smith wants to strengthen his attack for the new campaign, with Jack Grealish expected to leave for Manchester City in a Premier League record move. Sportslens View Abraham is not in the plans of manager Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, and a return to Villa Park could appeal to him. The England international helped the Villans win promotion to the top-flight promotion in 2018/19 while on loan from Chelsea. He bagged 25 goals in 37 Championship games and remains admired by the fans and his former teammates. Abraham was omi...
Arsenal make first offer for £60m-rated star with 21 goal contributions last season – report
Arsenal have made an opening transfer offer to sign Leicester City midfielder James Maddison, football.london’s Chris Wheatley reports. The Gunners are eyeing a creative midfielder this summer, and they have regularly been linked with Maddison. It is now reported that they have made a formal proposal to sign the England international, who is valued at more than £60 million by the Foxes. The north London outfit are not in a position to afford a straight-cash deal and have proposed to include a player (unnamed) as a makeweight. Sportslens view: The Gunners had the third-best defensive record in the Premier League last term but were let down by disappointing finishing in the final third. They lacked a regular creator of goals. Emile Smith Rowe’s emergence has been a boost, but they need ...
Report: Wolves want to sign £20m striker who’s a ‘proper challenge to deal with’
Wolverhampton Wanderers want to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi this summer according to a report from The Mirror. The Athletic recently claimed that it will take a bid of around £20 million to prise the 26-year-old Reds forward away from Anfield. Bruno Lage will be desperate to bolster his attacking ranks at Molineux this summer. The injury suffered by Raul Jimenez last season proved just how reliant Wolves are on the Mexican. Wolves target Origi in action for Liverpool last season – Copyright: xCraigxMercer/MBxMediax It seems as though the Black Country outfit may well have a plan up their sleeves to combat that particular issue. Wolves chasing Liverpool ace Origi The Mirror claims that Lage wants to bring the Belgium international to Molineux this summer. The 26-year-old is a d...
Newcastle United interested in signing former Arsenal star
Newcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing Aaron Ramsey from Juventus. According to Goal, the Magpies have enquired about the player’s availability as they look to bolster their midfield this summer. The Welshman has not had the best of times in Italy. He was brought into the side to add creativity, but the former Arsenal ace has netted just six times in all competitions for the Bianconeri. Under Maurizio Sarri, Ramsey was asked to play as a classic number ten but struggled in the role, particularly with his back to goal. “Ramsey needs to see more of the pitch in front of him, or he gets a little lost,” Sarri admitted in an interview with Sky Sport Italia in February last year. Sarri on Ramsey: “He maintains that he needs to see more of the pitch in front of ...
Leeds want South American with 16 goal contributions last season, player will cost €25m
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha in recent weeks. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Premier League club can now sign the 22-year-old for around €25 million. The Brazilian had an impressive individual campaign with Hertha Berlin last season, and his performances caught Leeds’ attention. The Yorkshire club enjoyed an impressive first season back in the top flight despite lacking forward options. Patrick Bamford was the only goalscorer at the club last year, and Marcelo Bielsa needs to bring in another striker this summer. Cunha mostly operates on the left side of the attack but can also play as a centre forward. He bagged eight goals and eight assists across all competitions for Hertha last season and has the potential to develop into a top-class...
Aston Villa expected to submit bid for €35m-rated versatile attacker
Aston Villa are keen on improving their attacking options this summer and have been linked with Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard, as per ClubDoria46. The Danish international was impressive for the Serie A club last season, and his performances at the European Championships were also eye-catching. Villa are expected to submit a significant offer for the 21-year-old but may need to bid at least €35 million to tempt Sampdoria into selling. The technically gifted attacker can play in several positions, and his versatility would be hugely useful for Villa. The Midlands club could use Damsgaard to replace Jack Grealish, who is closing in on a summer move to Manchester City. Grealish has been a key performer for Villa, but City’s £100m bid may well be enough to secure his services. A decisi...
