English Premier League
Report: Leeds in advanced talks to sign player they have courted for a long time
Leeds United are in advanced talks to sign Celtic young talent, Leo Hjelde, according to reports from Football Insider. The Athletic journalist, Phil Hay claimed earlier this week that Leeds are looking at two defenders from Celtic – defenders Matthew Anderson and Leo Hjelde. The Whites, who have already signed Lewis Bate from Chelsea, are persisting in forming a junior pool in a number of positions who could make the grade in Marcelo Bielsa’s senior team in the future. The report now claim that Leeds are in advanced talks to sign Celtic rising star, and that an offer has been made already. The Premier League club are working on a deal to sign the 17-year-old, and the player apparently is very keen to join the Yorkshire outfit. Football Insider add that discussions with Hjelde ar...
Celtic looking to sign 19-year-old from Premier League giants this summer
Celtic are interested in signing the Manchester City defender Yan Couto. The 19-year-old was on loan at Girona last season and he was quite impressive for the Spanish second-tier side. According to Sky Sports, Celtic are looking to bring the Brazilian to Parkhead on loan for the next season. The 19-year-old is highly rated at Manchester City and he needs to play regularly in order to continue his development. The defender played 22 games for Girona last season and he will be hoping to build on that if he moves to Celtic in the upcoming season. Ange Postecoglou needs to improve his defensive options this summer and Celtic have been linked with a host of names in recent weeks. They have signed Carl Starfelt already and the Hoops are thought to be looking at a number of fullbacks now. A move ...
Why 18-year-old starlet could be ideal replacement for wantaway Man Utd star
Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder this summer. As we reported earlier, Paul Pogba has reportedly rejected a new £350,000-a-week contract amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain. With a year left on his existing contract, Pogba has the option to leave for free next season. United must now start looking at possible replacements for the 28-year-old. Here are a few midfielders the Red Devils could target this window. Eduardo Camavinga The 18-year-old starlet from Rennes has been on United’s radar as a long term replacement for Pogba According to Samuel Luckhurst from the Manchester Evening News, United have held initial talks with his agents, but Camavinga prefers a move to Spain. With a year left on his contract, the club would be open to selling at a reasonable price. ...
‘This would be amazing’ – Some Spurs fans react after knowing who Paratici now wants to sign
Tottenham Hotspur fans have reacted on Twitter to reports that the club are interested in signing Mikkel Damsgaard. According to a recent report from Calcio Mercato, Spurs are now in pole position to sign the attacking midfielder from Sampdoria. Spurs are looking to bolster their attacking ranks and have been linked with several players including Pedro Neto, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Miralem Pjanic and Antoine Griezmann. However, the prospect of signing Damsgaard has ramped up excitement amongst Spurs fans. Here are some of the selected tweets. Gil might be shifted to a attacking midfielder — Andie⚡ (@AndileTHFC) July 22, 2021 Paratici needs to stop. It’s just too much for us fans to take. We are used to Hitchen — Alfie Batchelor (@AlfieBatchelor4) July 22, 2021 This would be amazing...
‘It’s done’: Spurs reportedly have reached agreement to sign 23-year-old star
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement to sign Cristian Romero, according to Calciomercato. The sub-heading says that Romero is just one step away from moving to the north London club this summer. An agreement has been reached, and his signing will be announced shortly. Atalanta initially demanded €60m for the defender who won the Copa America with Argentina this summer. Spurs offered around €50m, and the two clubs appear to have settled on a deal that suits both parties. Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici knows the player from his time at Juventus and feels he would be perfect for the club. Romero has been an outstanding performer in the last three years, and he would be a massive signing for Spurs. The north London club are on the brink of signing Romero’s teammate Pierluigi...
Report: Wolves expected to make bid for £44m ‘phenomenon’ imminently
Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks to sign AC Milan star Rafael Leão, according to Corriere dello Sport (print edition, July 23, page 26). Bruno Lage is keen to bolster his attacking ranks at Molineux this summer. The Black Country outfit scored just 36 goals in 38 Premier League games last season – the fifth-lowest tally in the top flight. And it seems as though Lage has already identified the player who could vastly improve his team’s potency in the final third. Rafael Leão celebrates after scoring for AC Milan last season Wolves in advanced talks to sign Rafael Leão The Black Country club are deep in talks with the player’s agent and are ready to submit a bid for the forward in the coming days. The Portugal under-21 international bagged six goals and six assists in 30 S...
Liverpool forward set to complete transfer away from Anfield
Liverpool winger Harry Wilson is set to complete his move to Fulham, reports Portuguese journalist Bruno Andrade on Twitter. Wilson came through the academy at Liverpool, spending nine years in the youth teams before earning his first professional contract in 2014. He made his first-team debut for the Reds in January 2017 in an FA Cup replay against Plymouth Argyle. He has spent most of the last few seasons out on loan, having spells at Crewe Alexandra, Hull City, Derby County, Bournemouth and Cardiff City. His performances at these clubs have earned him 29 caps for the Wales national team, scoring on five occasions. During his time on loan, he began to make a name for himself, becoming renowned for his excellent left foot and threat from set-pieces. The winger was believed to possess imme...
Roman Abramovich gives green light for British-record bid for top Chelsea target – report
Chelsea are prepared to submit a British-record bid to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland this summer, Football Insider reports. The Blues ended the previous campaign on a high note with Champions League glory, but they were still disappointing with their finishing in the final third. Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham were the joint top-scorers with just 12 goals, and the former was guilty of missing several clear-cut chances. The Blues are now searching for another elite striker, and Haaland has been earmarked as their prime target for this summer’s transfer window. They recently proposed a player-plus-cash deal for Haaland involving either Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi. It was rejected by the German club. Dortmund are reluctant to sell Haaland unless a club meets their ...
Mahrez & Lingard react as attacker announces Everton arrival
Demarai Gray has joined Everton from Bayer Leverkusen, penning a three-year contract with an option for a fourth year in a £1.7 million move. The 25-year-old announced his arrival on Merseyside on Instagram, and Manchester United man Jesse Lingard and Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez reacted to his Premier League return. Sportslens View Gray left Leicester City for the Bundesliga club in January on an 18-month contract but could not impress, having also struggled in his last days at the King Power Stadium. He is back in the English top-flight six months later as the Toffees’ third signing of the summer. Gray won the top-flight title with the Foxes in 2015-16 after joining from Birmingham City in January 2016 but has struggled to fulfil the potential he showed in his early playing days....
‘Just another Ben White’ – Some Leeds fans react after being linked with ‘very good player’
Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Conor Gallagher. According to The Athletic, Leeds are keen to sign the Chelsea midfielder on loan this summer. The 21-year-old spent the last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, and Marcelo Bielsa feels he is perfect for the Whites. Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield, with Bielsa keen to sign a back-up option for Kalvin Phillips. Gallagher has been earmarked for the role. The report claim that Leeds have tracked the midfielder throughout the summer, and it looks like a well-planned move. Crystal Palace are equally keen, but Leeds have made an initial approach. Leeds signed Lewis Bate yesterday from Chelsea, but the exciting teenager will be ...
How is COVID-19 vaccination affecting the Premier League?
The COVID-19 vaccine is gradually bringing normality back to life in the United Kingdom. Lockdown restrictions were lifted earlier this month, with social distancing rules and mask-wearing no longer a requirement – although it is still advised in places. However, that hasn’t stopped the pandemic from having an impact. Cases are still high, with over 300,000 new cases being reported over the last week. With more and more people gathering in close spaces to make up for lost time, this figure is expected to increase. One of the latest controversies to develop from the pandemic is the suggested introduction of ‘vaccine passports’. The NHS COVID Pass allows you to show proof of your vaccination status, which may be compulsory to attend certain events. Here is where football comes in. According ...
Neymar reacts as Everton star makes Premier League history
Everton attacking midfielder Richarlison made history yesterday, becoming the first Premier League player to bag a hat-trick at the Olympic Games as Brazil secured a 4-2 victory over Germany. The 24-year-old put his country’s Copa America disappointment aside to fire the South Americans into a 3-0 lead in the opening 45 minutes of the Group D clash. Richarlison’s international teammate and Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar Junior was impressed with his performance against the Germans, reacting on Instagram. Sportslens View Everton granted the winger’s request to play at the Olympics following long talks with him, with manager Rafa Benitez giving the final approval. Richarlison has missed the Toffees’ pre-season tour of the United States as a result and is also likely to miss their first Prem...
