English Premier League
Arsenal interested in signing West Ham United target with 18 goal contributions last season – report
Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham this summer, The Telegraph’s Matt Law reports. Abraham was the Blues’ joint top-scorer with 12 goals last season, but he played just 16 minutes for them between March and May. It is quite clear that he is out-of-favour under manager Thomas Tuchel, and the Blues are prepared to offload him for around £40 million. West Ham United have been heavily linked with his services this summer, but the London outfit are not in a position to afford the price tag. A move to Leicester City has been ruled out with their recent acquisition of Patson Daka. It is now claimed that the Gunners are keen on signing him. Abraham would reportedly relish the prospect of joining the Gunners as he was a boyhood Arsenal fan, and could secure regular ...
Brentford agree to sign Norwich City target, who has 23 international caps – report
Brentford are on the cusp of signing Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer after agreeing a club-record deal for his services, The Telegraph’s John Percy reports. The Norway international has been widely fancied to leave the Hoops in recent months, having turned down the option of signing a new contract beyond next season. Norwich City had been in regular talks for the centre-back, but the Bees have won the race to sign him for a club-record fee of around £13.5 million. Sportslens view: The Bees were promoted to the Premier League through the play-offs last season after missing out at the same stage in 2019/2020. They were the top scorers in the Championship and were also solid at the back with the fourth-best defensive record in the division. The Premier League will present them with a sti...
“Unbelievably disappointing news” – some Leeds fans react to player signing for Turkish club
Galatasaray are on the verge of signing Ezgjan Alioski from Premier League club Leeds United on a free transfer. Galatasaray are set to complete the agreement with Gianni Alioski to sign former Leeds fullback as free agent. 🇹🇷 #Galatasaray #LUFC Deal at final stages for Alioski to Gala after talks collapsed with Patrick van Aanholt – no agreement on personal terms with the Dutch LB. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 15, 2021 As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the deal is at its final stages after talks with Patrick Van Aanholt collapsed due to a disagreement in personal terms. The Macedonian full-back was released by Leeds at the end of June despite making 37 appearances in the Premier League last season. He was hugely popular with the fans, but his legacy is on th...
Everton and Tottenham among the three Premier League clubs chasing 26-goal ace
Tottenham Hotspur, Everton and West Ham United have been linked with a move for Benfica striker Haris Seferovic in recent weeks. According to A Bola (via Sport Witness), all three Premier League clubs remain keen on signing the 29-year-old who had an outstanding 2020/21 season. Seferovic bagged 26 goals and seven assists across all competitions for the Portuguese giants last term. He was also impressive in the European Championships, scoring three goals for Switzerland during the tournament. It is no secret that Everton must bring in someone to support Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Seferovic seems like an ideal fit. West Ham also need attacking reinforcements, with the club heavily reliant on Michail Antonio last season. The Hammers forward is not a natural striker, and his injury record ...
Chelsea enter race to sign €60m-rated star, who recently rejected Tottenham Hotspur – report
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, who recently rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur, Spanish publication Sport claims. The Frenchman was tipped to join Spurs in a part-exchange deal involving Davinson Sanchez, but the deal fell through as Kounde rejected the transfer due to the lack of Champions League football. It is now reported that the Blues have entered the race. The recently-crowned European champions are said to appeal to the centre-back, who is valued at around €60 million. Sportslens view: The Blues are actively searching for an elite centre-back. They are reportedly prepared to part ways with Kurt Zouma to recoup some of the transfer funds for the new signing. Kounde has been on their radar for a while, and it appears that they are ...
Bayern Munich star considering transfer, with Man City and Real Madrid interested
Robert Lewandowski is considering leaving Bayern Munich this summer, according to Sky Sports journalist Marc Behrenbeck (via Football Daily). Lewandowski joined Bayern Munich in 2014 on a free transfer following the expiry of his contract at rivals Borussia Dortmund. Since then, he has enjoyed a highly successful time at the Allianz Arena. Lewandowski has been sensational for Bayern Munich In his 329 appearances in all competitions for the Bavarians, he has scored a staggering 294 goals. This has helped his side to seven Bundesliga titles, three DFB Pokals, and a Champions League. However, there are rumours that the Poland international could be on his way out of the Bundesliga this transfer window. Behrenbeck claims that the striker feels like his story at Bayern is complete and now wishe...
Barcelona man could be set for €15m Premier League move
Barcelona are confident that they will sell Martin Braithwaite in the next few days, according to Spanish outlet Sport. Braithwaite arrived at Barcelona in February 2020 for a €18 million fee from Leganes. The club had to be granted special permission from La Liga to sign him outside of the transfer window, following an injury crisis in forward areas. Braithwaite at Euro 2020 The Danish striker has often been a bit-part player at the Camp Nou, making more appearances as a substitute than as a starter. In his 53 outings for La Blaugrana, he has scored eight goals, including a winner in last season’s Copa del Rey semi-final against Sevilla. With the arrivals of Sergio Aguero and Memphis Depay, the 30-year-old is moving further down the pecking order. As a result, it is looking increasingly l...
Report confirms West Ham offer for 28-yr-old, Spurs keen on the player as well
West Ham United have submitted a bid for the West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. According to The Athletic, the Hammers wants to sign the 28-year-old as a potential replacement for Lukasz Fabianski but the Baggies have turned the offer down. Apparently, West Brom are looking for a fee in excess of £10 million for the goalkeeper and Tottenham Hotspur are currently monitoring his situation as well. Spurs will need to sign a quality long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris soon and Johnstone is thought to be on their wish list. West Brom have been relegated to the Championship and a player of Johnstone’s calibre will want to play in the Premier League regularly. It is fair to assume that the 28-year-old will be keen on a move away from the Baggies this summer. He needs to play regular...
Newcastle finalizing the transfer of 8-goal ace, Steve Bruce keen on 21-yr-old as well
Newcastle United are keen on signing Joe Willock on a loan deal. According to the Telegraph, the Magpies believe that they are close to finalizing the transfer for the 21-year-old midfielder. The Arsenal midfielder was on loan at St James’ Park last season and he was outstanding for the Magpies. The 21-year-old scored eight goals in just 14 appearances before returning to his parent club and it is no surprise that Newcastle are looking to bring him back once again. The report from Telegraph adds that the player wants to return to Newcastle next season and he has an excellent relationship with head coach Steve Bruce. The youngster will need regular first-team football in order to continue his development and he is unlikely to get the opportunity at Arsenal. A move back to Newcastle on loan ...
Report claims Everton have submitted an offer to sign 46-cap international
Everton have been linked with a move for the Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in recent weeks. According to Calciomercato, the Premier League side have now submitted the first offer for the 46-cap Senegalese international. The amount of the bid has not been mentioned in the report and it remains to be seen whether Napoli are willing to sanction his departure. Earlier there were reports that Rafa Benitez wants to bring the experienced centre-back to Goodison Park this summer. Koulibaly is one of the best defenders in the world and the 30-year-old would be an outstanding signing for Everton if they manage to convince him to join them. Everton are clearly keen on improving their defence this summer and they have been linked with the likes of Denzel Dumfries and Max Aarons for the right-...
Report suggests Tottenham are finalizing the terms of £15m transfer, 22-yr-old set to join
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu for weeks now. According to The Athletic, the Londoners are finally closing in on the signing and the two clubs are currently finalizing the terms of the deal. The player is expected to cost around £15 million-plus add ons. The report from Athletic adds that Manchester United were keen on signing the player as well but Spurs have been the frontrunners for a while now. Furthermore, Tottenham was the player’s preferred destination as well. The 22-year-old Japanese international has done well for the Italian club this past season and it will be interesting to see if he can adapt quickly to the Premier League and make an immediate impact at Spurs next year. Nuno Espirito Santo needed to bring in defensive...
Tottenham Hotspur revive interest 26-year-old title winner
Tottenham Hotspur have revived their interest in Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. As per Italian outlet Calciomercato, Spurs are looking to bolster their defence by bringing the Slovakian centre-back to London. They have been keeping tabs on the 26-year-old for a while now, and after a failed attempt to land him last summer, the club will test the waters again. One of the key factors this time around is the new director of football Fabio Paratici. The Italian is a keen admirer of the player and wanted him at Juventus. However, Skriniar wants to remain with Inter. He is determined to succeed in Milan, which was evident after signing a new contract until 2023. After being sidelined by Antonio Conte, he forced his way back into the first team with some consistent performances. The Nerazzu...
