English Premier League
€21m star undergoes successful medical with Arsenal, transfer to be completed soon – report
Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has had a successful medical in Belgium ahead of his expected transfer to Arsenal this month. The Gunners have agreed an initial €17.5 million fee for the 21-year-old. The deal could rise to €21m with the performance-based add-ons involved. It was reported yesterday that a medical was being planned, and reputed Belgian journalist Sven Claes has now confirmed that Lokonga has passed the tests. Sportslens view: The Gunners are on the cusp of announcing the arrival of Nuno Tavares from Benfica, and Lokonga’s transfer could also be confirmed soon. He may have to quarantine on his arrival in the English capital. It appears unlikely that he will be involved with the Gunners in their pre-season camp in Scotland. Meanwhile, the signing of the Be...
Report suggests Leeds are following 24-yr-old defender, another PL club keen
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Ivorian defender Maxwel Cornet. According to Foot Mercato, Leeds and Watford are following the defender, and he could be sold for the right price. SL View: Leeds must look to sign a centre-back instead The Whites recently signed Junior Firpo from Barcelona, and it would be quite surprising if they decided to invest in another left-back. There is no doubt that Marcelo Bielsa needs to improve his defensive options this summer, but Leeds are better off investing in a quality centre-back instead. Robin Koch has failed to impress since moving to Elland Road, while Diego Llorente struggled to showcase his potential because of injury problems. The 24-year-old Lyon defender is a good player, but he would struggle for regular game time at Leeds. Firpo i...
13 goals and 15 assists last season: Marcelo Bielsa is an admirer of 24-yr-old attacker
Leeds United have repeatedly been linked with a move for Rangers winger Ryan Kent over the past year. According to the Daily Mirror’s David Anderson, Marcelo Bielsa admires Kent and Leeds could make a move if they fail to land the other wide targets on their shortlist. Just a line on Ryan Kent who is being linked again with Leeds. Leeds have tried to sign him before and he is someone Bielsa admires. They are not currently trying to sign him, but that may change if they cannot land the wingers ahead of him on their hitlist. #lufc — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) July 9, 2021 Kent has been outstanding for Rangers since joining the club, and Steven Gerrard will want to hold on to him as long as possible. The winger helped Rangers win the Scottish Premiership title last season, weighing in w...
Tottenham submit improved offer to sign 22-yr-old, personal terms have been agreed
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu in recent weeks. According to Corriere di Bologna, Spurs had an opening bid turned down for the 22-year-old but they have now returned with an improved offer of around €19 million plus bonuses. It is believed that the total package is worth around €22-23m but the Italian outfit are holding out for €25m. Tomiyasu has done well for the Italian club this past season and his performances have caught the attention of the London club. There is no doubt that Spurs need to improve their defensive options this summer and Tomiyasu would be a solid acquisition. Spurs were inconsistent defensively last season and Tomiyasu would be a big improvement on their current options at right back. Newly appointed club director Fabio Par...
Watford interested in signing 29-year-old with 63 Premier League goal contributions – report
Watford are lining up a contract offer for Joshua King, who is a free-agent following his release from Everton last month. The Norway international joined the Toffees on a short-term deal from Bournemouth in February, but barely played with just 137 minutes across 11 league games. The club decided against extending his contract beyond June 30, and The Sun journalist Alan Nixon claims that the Hornets are now keen on securing his free transfer. Sportslens view: Watford need more firepower up front on their return to the top-flight, given none of their strikers reached double figures in goals last term. Ismaila Sarr, who is a right winger by trade, stood out for them with 13 goals and 10 assists, but they can’t be overly reliant on him. The Hornets recently signed Andre Fletcher for free, bu...
Report: Aston Villa eyeing move to sign 96-capped international for absolutely nothing
Aston Villa are contemplating a move to sign free agent Wayne Hennessey this summer, according to Birmingham Mail journalist Ashley Preece. The Villans are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper this summer. Dean Smith expects to sell Lovre Kalinic when he returns from his summer break, according to the Birmingham Mail. Villa have already been fairly active in the summer transfer window, with Emi Buendia and Ashley Young already arriving at the club. However, Villa boss Smith seems to be intent on bolstering his ranks even further. Aston Villa target Wayne Hennessey in action for Wales Aston Villa eyeing Wayne Hennessey swoop The Birmingham Mail reckon that the 34-year-old former Crystal Palace stopper is on Villa’s radar. Emi Martinez is the Villans’ undisputed number one goal...
Sergio Ramos turned down Premier League move before joining PSG
Sergio Ramos rejected the advances of Premier League duo Manchester City and Arsenal before signing for Paris Saint-Germain, reports Goal. Ramos has been one of the very best defenders of the current generation over his 16-year spell with Real Madrid. At the Spanish giants, he scored over 100 goals from centre-back and won 11 major trophies, including four Champions Leagues and five La Liga titles. In addition, he has also won three major honours on the international stage with Spain. Ramos with one of his four Champions Leagues This summer, the 35-year-old’s time at the Bernabeu came to an end following the expiry of his contract. There was no lack of interest in his signature, with several top clubs looking to snag a world-class defender on a free transfer. And, after loads of speculatio...
Harvey Elliott signs new long-term contract at Liverpool
Harvey Elliott has signed a new contract at Liverpool, as confirmed via the club’s official website. Elliott came through the youth ranks at Fulham, before arriving at Liverpool in 2019 as a 16-year-old. Since then, he has made nine first team appearances for the Reds in all competitions, including two in the Premier League. Elliott celebrates a goal for Blackburn He spent the entirety of last season out on loan at Blackburn Rovers. Despite finishing in 15th, the teenager showed potential, recording seven goals and 11 assists in 41 league games and earning a nomination for EFL Young Player of the Season. And now the club have rewarded him with a new five-year deal, keeping him at Anfield until 2026. Speaking to the club’s official website, Elliott said: “There’s always going to be those bu...
Report: Mourinho signing could help Spurs sign 28-cap int’l who impressed at Euro 2020
Tottenham Hotspur retain an interest in Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard, according to reports from The Athletic. Spurs are looking to bolster their defence this summer, and they have been linked with a host of players. The north London club have been frequently linked with a move for Jules Kounde of Sevilla and Lyon’s Joachim Andersen, while Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar is also another target for them. The Athletic claims that Skriniar will be out of Tottenham’s price range. Spurs are also keen on Vestergaard but he is not their first-choice target. Vestergaard, who has impressed heavily for Denmark at Euro 2020, only has one year left on his contract. Jose Mourinho admired him when he was head coach at Spurs, and the Portuguese boss is now looking to sign Ves...
Report: Wolves trying to sign striker with £43m release clause, could get him for just £8.6m
Wolves want to sign Santos forward Kaio Jorge this summer according to a report from Record. Bruno Lage will be desperate to add more attacking reinforcements to his ranks at Molineux this summer. After Raul Jimenez suffered a serious head injury last season, Wolves were completely toothless in attack. The Black County outfit scored just 25 goals in 28 Premier League games without the Mexican hitman. Wolves target Kaio Jorge in action for Santos last season PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12299310 MaxxPeixoto That obviously needs to improve if Wolves are to force themselves back into the top 10 next season. Wolves chasing Kaio Jorge That’s according to Portuguese media outlet Record. Lage could face stiff competition from Juventus for the 19-year-old’s signature, however. Jorge is rea...
‘This is terrible news’: Some Liverpool fans really don’t want Klopp to sign 25-year-old attacker
Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter in reaction to links with Wolves winger Adama Traore. Football Insider claimed two days ago that the Reds have actually made an approach to sign the powerful 25-year-old. Jurgen Klopp will undoubtedly be keen to bolster his attacking ranks at Anfield this summer. On his day, Adama is an incredibly potent threat. He just hasn’t been consistent enough over the past 12 months or so. And his poor goals and assists record from last season means that Liverpool moving to sign him would be a really strange decision from Klopp. He racked up just two goals and three assists in 37 Premier League games last season. Liverpool fans really don’t want Adama Traore The general consensus is that Klopp could and should be setting his sights a lot higher than the Wolv...
Report: Spurs star told to find a new club…Levy also ready to sell £25m player this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to operate on a tight budget this summer. While Nuno Espirito Santo will be given funds to bring in the players of his choice, Spurs are also likely to bolster their transfer kitty by offloading a lot of their fringe players. According to reports from The Athletic, Spurs have informed Erik Lamela, Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko to find new clubs this summer. Lamela joined the north London club in 2013 from AS Roma. He has made over 250 appearances for the club in all competitions, managing 37 goals. The Argentine has been a long servant at the club, but he has never managed to be the focal point for Spurs in all these years, despite his vast potential. He will only be remembered for his flashes of brilliance – most notably the two rabona goals – and not for ...
