English Premier League
Report: Arsenal first option for £13m Everton target, agent working for a move right now
Arsenal are heavily interested in signing Neto from Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 31-year-old was keen to join the Gunners during the January transfer window, but the deal didn’t materialise at that time. The report claims that Arsenal are still interested in signing the Barcelona goalkeeper, and the player’s agent is working on a move right now. Neto has a contract at Barcelona until 2023. Sport revealed last month that the Brazilian is expected to leave the Spanish club and will cost around €16 million (£13m). Everton are also in the hunt to sign Neto, while Roma are also interested. However, Arsenal have emerged as his preferred destination. Neto has played mostly as a second-choice keeper behind Marc-André ter Stegen. He wants to play regularly...
Report suggests 21-goal ace would be a dream signing for Tottenham this summer
Tottenham Hotspur remain keen on signing Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer, but the player is keen on renewing his contract with the Italian club. According to Corriere dello Sport, the 21-year-old would be a dream signing for Spurs. The Serbian had an impressive season with Fiorentina last year, scoring 21 goals in Serie A. Tottenham need to add more quality to their attacking positions, and Vlahovic could prove to be a superb long-term investment for them. He is more of a target man and could form a quality partnership with Harry Kane, who is a complete forward. The England international likes to drop deep and help out creatively. Vlahovic would add a new dimension to Nuno Espirito Santo’s attack. The striker has the potential to develop into a top-class attacker and could re...
Leeds frontrunners for 25-yr-old, but they will need to raise funds through sales first
Uruguayan international Nahitan Nandez continues to be linked with a move to Leeds United. According to Centotrentuno, the Premier League club are front-runners to sign the Cagliari midfielder, who is also a target for Inter Milan. However, the Italian champions have limited resources and may not be able to pay the €36 million asking price. Leeds are keen on signing the 25-year-old, but they are waiting to sell some players before they can complete the transfer. Marcelo Bielsa will be hoping to add considerable quality to his side this summer, with Leeds looking to build on their impressive performances from last season. Adding more quality to the midfield should be a priority for the Whites, and Nandez seems like a really good fit on paper. The hard-working midfielder could be a quality p...
Three Arsenal players Patrick Vieira could bring to Crystal Palace this summer
Crystal Palace recently announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as their new manager, and he has a huge rebuilding job this summer. The Eagles have yet to resolve the futures of 11 out-of-contract players, and there could be plenty of activity in terms of new signings. Vieira is likely to have his say on arrivals, and he could have his sights on pursuing few players associated with his former club Arsenal. We look at three players who could interest the new Eagles head coach. Ainsley Maitland-Niles Maitland-Niles spent the second half of last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, where he impressed from the centre of the park. It’s unlikely that he would play in his preferred role on his return to the Gunners. The majority of his appearances have come as a full-back. Having struggl...
Man United to negotiate fresh contract terms with £150,000-a-week star shining at Euro 2020
Manchester United plan to reward Luke Shaw with a new long-term contract, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The left-back had an impressive 2020/21 campaign with the Red Devils, and he is now playing a starring role for England at the European Championships. He has two years left on his £150,000-a-week contract with a 12-month option. The club plan to negotiate fresh terms with the player in the coming months. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considers Shaw a key player and wants the left-back to be 100 percent involved in the club’s promising project. Sportslens view: Shaw struggled with injuries and inconsistent form earlier in his United career. The club brought Alex Telles to provide competition for him last summer. The move proved a blessing in disguise as the defender ...
‘I beg’: Some Liverpool fans erupt after hearing FSG’s latest alleged transfer plan
Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter in reaction to links with Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to bring the talented Italian midfielder to Anfield this summer, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. With Gini Wijnaldum joining Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool’s central midfield department suddenly looks rather short on numbers. Klopp will be desperate to get his side back to the top of the Premier League next season. However, if the German is to achieve the feat, he needs to strengthen his ranks at Anfield. Liverpool fans are extremely excited by recent links with Inter Milan and Italy ace Nicolo Barella Barella would be a truly brilliant addition for the Reds. The Italian is incredibly mobile and has an excellent engine. He is also very comfortable on the bal...
Journalist: Arsenal go head-to-head to with PL rival to sign £34m ‘fantastic’ player
According to popular journalist Rudi Galetti, Arsenal and Manchester United will go head-to-head for Ruben Neves this summer. He claims that cash-strapped Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to the idea of selling Neves this summer. They are demanding a fixed price of €40 million (£34m) for the highly-rated midfielder. 🚨⚔️ Head-to-head between #Arsenal and #ManchesterUnited for Ruben #Neves. The 🇵🇹 midfielder could leave #Wolverhampton, but without discounts: the request remains for €40M. 🐓⚽ #Calciomercato #Transfers #EPL #ManUTD — Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) July 4, 2021 Neves joined Wolves from Porto in 2017 and has now made over 175 appearances for the club in all competitions. The 24-year-old is a superb passer of the ball and equa...
‘Runs all day’ – Journalist claims Leeds showing ‘keen interest’ in signing versatile 22-year-old
Leeds United are interested in signing Huddersfield Town midfielder Lewis O’Brien. The Sun’s Alan Nixon claims that Leeds have joined a host of clubs to sign the highly-rated midfielder who was the club’s player of the year last season. LEEDS. Looking for a midfielder with legs. May have found on doorstep with Lewis O’Brien at HUDDERSFIELD. Joined clubs taking a keen interest. Runs all day. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) July 4, 2021 Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, with the Whites apparently looking to sign a player who “runs all day”. The Whites have been heavily linked with a move for Nahitan Nandez, but it seems they are keeping close tabs on domestic players. Leeds have taken “keen interest” in the midfielder, and the club have probably have been scouting...
Aston Villa believe they can now sign ‘incredible’ player this summer – report
Aston Villa are planning to make another bid to sign Emile Smith Rowe, according to the Sunday Mirror (printed edition – 04/07/2021), The 20-year-old, who made his debut against Chelsea last season and impressed heavily in the second half, has a contract at the club until 2023. He is yet to sign a new deal at Arsenal, but the north London club are determined to tie him down to a long term deal. He is a terrific young talent, and the club do not want to sell him to a Premier League rival. Arsenal rejected Villa’s opening offer of £25 million earlier this month, and another £30m bid was turned down once again last week. However, Villa believe they can sign the youngster, and they are preparing another bid of around £32.5m. This is probably an indication that Villa may have rec...
Report: 24-year-old int’l looks set to be away from Liverpool this summer
Liverpool midfielder Harry Wilson is likely to leave the club, either on loan or permanently, this summer. According to reports from The Sun, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder is attracting interest from Swansea City. The Swans boss, Steve Cooper, wants to sign the Wales international on loan who is not in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team plans. The report claims that Wilson, who scored seven goals and contributed 12 assists in 37 matches in the Championship for Cardiff City last season, looks set for another season away from Anfield. Wilson has spent ten years at Liverpool, but he has managed only two senior caps for the Reds. In between, he has spent loan spells at Crewe, Hull, Derby, Bournemouth and Cardiff. He is at that phase of his career when he needs to settle down at a club. Howe...
French giants enter race to sign long-term Arsenal target valued at just £7m – report
Lyon have entered the race to sign Arsenal target Andre Onana this summer, French publication L’Equipe claims. Onana has entered the final year of his Ajax contract, and he has shown no intention of penning a new extension. His FIFA-imposed ban was recently reduced from 12 to nine months, but he won’t be eligible to play until November. However, he can return to team training from the start of September, and the Gunners are one of the clubs interested. They have yet to make a formal approach, and it is now reported that manager Peter Bosz is keen on a reunion with Onana. Bosz, who was previously with Ajax, was appointed as the new head coach of Lyon in May. Sportslens view: Earlier this year, it appeared that the Gunners were in pole position to sign the Cameroonian valued at £7 million. H...
‘Form is temporary but class is permanent’ – PL ace hails Tottenham star’s England display
England captain Harry Kane produced an outstanding display against Ukraine to guide his country to the semi-finals of the European Championships yesterday. The Tottenham Hotspur star scored a brace and the fans will be delighted to see their star player picking up form at the right time. Kane struggled to get on the score sheet during the group stages but he has done well in the knockout rounds so far. The 27-year-old scored a vital goal against Germany and his brace against Ukraine will have given him immense confidence ahead of the semi-final clash against Denmark. Premier League star James Madison has hailed the England international’s display against Ukraine and he sent out a post on social media claiming that the England striker is the best centre forward in world football and that fo...
