English Premier League
West Ham enquire about Euro 2020 star
West Ham United have contacted Borussia Monchengladbach over the availability of forward Breel Embolo, reports 90min. Embolo joined Borussia Monchengladbach on a four-year deal from Schalke back in 2019. He has been in and out of the starting XI since then, making 33 league starts and a further 26 off the bench, scoring 13 goals. Embolo at Euro 2020 This summer, he attracted a lot of praise for his performances with Switzerland at Euro 2020. He scored the opening goal in the 1-1 draw against Wales and caused many problems for world champions France in their shock elimination on penalties. And now he is garnering attention from the Premier League, with 90min claiming that West Ham have enquired about a possible transfer. The Hammers are desperately light up front, owning just one natural st...
Chelsea make club-record bid to sign attacker with 26 goal contributions last season – report
Chelsea have made a club-record offer for Federico Chiesa but Juventus have no plans to sell him, Bild reporter Christian Falk claims. The Blues are looking to bolster their frontline this summer, and they have their sights on Chiesa, who can play on either flank or lead the line. The west London giants recently made an opening €100 million bid to sign the Italian, but the Bianconeri have made it clear that he is ‘untouchable‘. The Bianconeri signed Chiesa on loan from Fiorentina for €10m last summer, and they have the obligation to buy him for €40m at the end of next season. Sportslens view: Chiesa has been a terrific signing for the Bianconeri, and he had a fine debut season, registering 15 goals and 11 assists from 46 appearances. The 23-year-old carried over the form to ...
Manchester United ‘in talks’ with wonder kid, but player dragging his heels
Manchester United are in negotiations with Ligue 1 club Rennes for the transfer of Eduardo Camavinga. According to Laurie Whitwell from The Athletic, United have held ‘tentative’ talks with the player and his agent. However, the 18-year-old would prefer to move to Spain and is in ‘no rush’ to make a decision on his future. He has one year left on his contract, and Rennes will be wary of him leaving for free next summer. SL View The midfielder is touted as one of the finest young players in Europe and has extremely high potential. In Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, he could operate in a double pivot alongside Scott McTominay. He could easily be developed into a top-class defensive midfielder and could be a mainstay in United’s midfield for years to come. After wrapping u...
Belgian giants favourites to sign Fulham target, who scored 17 goals last season – report
Genk are reportedly leading the race to sign Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo this summer. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan with Belgian top-flight club Cercle Brugge, registering 17 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions. He played a key role in them avoiding relegation. Brugge had the option to sign him permanently but opted against the deal as Ugbo wanted a new challenge. It was previously suggested that Watford or Fulham could sign the Englishman, but it now appears that he could be set for a permanent move abroad. Besiktas, PSV and Feyenoord have expressed an interest, but reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Genk are confident of landing his services. Sportslens view: Earlier in April, Watford were in negotiations with Ugbo, but it appears unlikely that ...
Bordeaux star is Arsenal’s perfect replacement for Martin Odegaard
With the return of Martin Odegaard to Real Madrid, Arsenal have a creative hole in Mikel Arteta’s preferred 4-2-3-1 system. The Gunners could try and re-sign the Norwegian, but a move seems unlikely at the moment. An attacking midfielder is the key to Arsenal’s ability to get the ball into dangerous areas and create chances. Although there are still question marks around Arteta’s tactical style, it needs someone who can dominate the space between the opposition’s midfield and defensive lines and weigh in with goals. Such a player would allow the dynamic wide runners like Nicolas Pepe, Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe to use their pace and exploit space behind opposition defences. SL View Arteta desperately needs to replace Odegaard, and Bordeaux’s Yacine Adli is the ideal man for the ...
Craig Hope shares how much NUFC have to spend this summer as Bruce eyes 3 players
According to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, Newcastle United recruitment team have been told they have a budget of £10 million this summer. The Magpies are likely spend it on one player and at least two loan deals, with a left-sided centre-back and two midfielders on head coach Steve Bruce’s radar. Newcastle remain keen on bringing Joe Willock back to St James’ Park from Arsenal, but whether they can meet the Gunners’ demands remains to be seen. Sportslens View The Toons need to make key additions this summer if they want to avoid another relegation battle next season, and would have to make do with loan deals from the look of things. Newcastle would need more than £10m if they want to sign Willock permanently, and it remains unknown if Arsenal would be open to loaning out the young midfield...
Barcelona defender on Everton’s radar
Everton are looking at Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet this summer, according to Spanish outlet Sport. Lenglet joined Barcelona from Sevilla back in 2018 for a fee of €35 million. His career at the Camp Nou got off to a good start, shaping a formidable partnership with Gerard Pique as his side won the 2018/19 La Liga title and reached the Champions League semi-finals. Lenglet in action for Barcelona However, the Frenchman has failed to reach those heights since and has become an unpopular figure at Camp Nou. Last season, he conceded four penalties, with three of them coming in crucial games against Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. With the younger options of Ronald Araujo and Oscar Mingueza coming through, as well as the arrival of Eric Garcia from Manchester City, Lenglet...
Report: Aston Villa to make £13m bid for ‘sheer class’ Copa America star
Aston Villa are ready to make a £13 million bid for River Plate’s Julian Alvarez, according to a report from Calciomercato. Dean Smith seems intent on adding more creativity and guile to his ranks at Villa Park this summer. Villa have already signed Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City. However, the Midlands outfit are far from finished in the transfer market. Aston Villa are allegedly keen to sign Julian Alvarez this summer Aston Villa want to land Julian Alvarez Calciomercato claims that the Villans are ready to make a £13m bid for the 21-year-old winger, but River Plate want £21m. Whether the two clubs will be able to meet somewhere in the middle remains to be seen. Alvarez would be a very exciting addition for Villa if Smith does manage to bring him to Villa Park this summer. ...
Report suggests Newcastle have opened talks to sign 21-yr-old this summer
Newcastle United are hoping to sign Joe Willock this summer and they have already opened talks with Arsenal regarding another loan deal. The 21-year-old midfielder was on loan at St James’ Park last season and he was outstanding for the Magpies. The young midfielder managed to score in seven consecutive Premier League games towards the end of the season and it is no surprise that Newcastle are looking to bring him back. Steve Bruce needs to add more quality and depth to his midfield and Willock could be a key player for his side next year. The 21-year-old is unlikely to play regular first-team football with Arsenal and a loan spell could be ideal for all parties involved. According to the Times, Mikel Arteta is yet to make a concrete decision regarding the future of the midfielder and conv...
Tottenham have agreed on a deal to sign highly-rated 22-yr-old this summer
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Sevilla defender Jules Kounde in recent weeks. According to Gianluca di Marzio, the Premier League club have now reached an agreement with the Spanish outfit regarding the French international. They are expected to pay €30 million along with Davinson Sanchez for the defender and Kounde is now currently considering the offer. If the Frenchman refuses to join the London club, Milan Skriniar from Inter Milan could be an alternative for Spurs. However, the Slovakian is not keen on leaving the Italian champions this summer. Jules Kounde is regarded as one of the most exciting young defenders around Europe right now and he could prove to be a quality long term addition for Tottenham. The Londoners were vulnerable at the back last season...
West Ham in talks with Euro giants to secure the signing of 28-yr-old
West Ham United are interested in signing the French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola this summer. The Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper was on loan at Fulham last season and he managed to impress with his performances. The 28-year-old is unlikely to start regularly for PSG next season and he needs to leave the French club in order to play regular first-team football. A move to West Ham could be ideal for the shot-stopper. He could challenge Lukasz Fabianski for the starting berth and eventually establish himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for the Hammers. According to L’Equipe, the Premier League side are keen on signing the 28-year-old goalkeeper on a loan deal with an option to buy and they have already contacted his club regarding a summer transfer. It is no surprise that the Hammers are lo...
Tottenham in talks to sign 22-yr-old, could send out an acceptable offer this week
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu for a while now. According to Corriere di Bologna, the Premier League side are in talks with the Italian outfit for the Japanese international and they are expected to come forward with an acceptable offer for the 22-year-old this week. Previously there were reports that Tottenham have had a bid turned down for the versatile defender but it seems that they are now closing in on their target. The Japanese defender did well in the Italian league last season and he could prove to be a useful option for Nuno Espirito Santo next season. The 22-year-old can operate as a full-back as well as a centre back and his versatility could come in handy during injury problems and rotation. The Londoners were quite vu...
