English Premier League
‘Exceptional so far’ – Popular pundit hails West Ham star’s performance for England
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has had a very impressive tournament with England so far. The 22-year-old has formed a quality partnership alongside the Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips at the heart of England’s midfield. Rice established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Premier League last season and he is showing his quality at the international level now. His ability to break up the opposition play and shield the back four has helped England stay well organized at the back and grind out clean sheets one after another. The Three Lions are yet to concede a single goal in the tournament and the likes of Rice and Phillips have been instrumental to their defensive form. Popular pundit and former Scotland international Chris Sutton has now reacted through the We...
Report: Player ‘keen on a move’ to Aston Villa, sees club as an ‘upgrade’
Aston Villa are interested in luring James Ward-Prowse from Southampton this summer and have been given a boost in their pursuit for his signature. Football Insider say the 26-year-old is ‘keen on a move’ to Villa Park and sees the Midlands outfit as an ‘upgrade’ on Southampton. It’s good news for Villa but bad news for the Saints as they don’t want to lose such an important player. Ward-Prowse made 44 appearances in all competitions last season and had a hand in 16 goals. He captains Southampton and was named in England’s provisional squad for the 2020 European Championships before missing out, so he’s not had a bad year at all. Even if the central midfielder wants to leave, however, Southampton still hold the cards. Ward-Prowse has four years left on his deal at St Mary’s, so the South C...
9 goals and 8 assists last season: Leeds keen on a summer move for 19-yr-old attacker
Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing PSV Eindhoven attacker Noni Madueke. According to Football Insider, the player could cost around £20 million this summer, and his valuation has encouraged the Premier League club to make their move. The Whites have been linked with other wide players in recent weeks, and signing Madueke could prove to be a quality long-term investment. The 19-year-old has had an outstanding season in the Netherlands, bagging nine goals and eight assists across all competitions. Madueke can operate anywhere across the front three and would certainly improve Marcelo Bielsa’s attacking unit next season. The player is on the radar of Crystal Palace and Borussia Dortmund, and Leeds will need to move quickly to fend off the competition. Leeds need to add more qua...
West Ham plotting new deal for 28-yr-old, star disappointed with the terms offered
West Ham United are hoping to agree a new contract with star defender Vladimir Coufal. The Czech Republic international joined West Ham on a three-year deal last summer, and he has been a key player for David Moyes. The former Slavia Prague player was one of the best signings in the Premier League last season, and it is no surprise that the Hammers are looking to tie him down to a long-term contract. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League club feel that Coufal is an important player and they are prepared to hand him an improved contract. However, the report also states that the defender is currently disappointed with the terms West Ham have offered him. The Hammers will be playing in the Europa League next season and need to hold on to their best players to progress in the competition...
Report suggests Manchester United are prepared to pay £26m for 63-cap Int’l
Manchester United are interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Bozovic this summer. According to a report from Italy via Daily Star, the Premier League giants are prepared to pay around £26 million for the 63-cap Croatian international. Brozovic has been a key player for club and country and could prove a quality addition to United’s midfield. The 28-year-old could prove to be an upgrade on Scott McTominay, Fred and Nemanja Matic next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need to add more quality to his midfield to challenge Manchester City next season, and Brozovic seems like an ideal fit. The Red Devils have already signed Jadon Sancho to improve their attack and have also been linked with Raphael Varane. If they can sort out their midfield with the signing of Brozovic, there is ...
Liverpool keen on £35m ace who impressed in the Premier League last season
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge for quite some time. The Sun are now reporting that Liverpool are also keen on signing the Norwegian international. The 23-year-old has been a quality player for the Blades, but he is likely to leave them following their relegation to the Championship. There is a £35 million release clause in his contract, but his suitors are unwilling to fork out that kind of money for the midfielder. Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been linked with Roma, and it is no surprise that they are looking to bring in a replacement. Berge has proven himself in the Premier League and could prove a quality addition to the Gunners’ midfield. Despite his team’s struggles, his performances were impressive. He has the potential to dev...
Report: Club agree to sell £60m midfielder to Liverpool
Atletico Madrid have agreed to sell Saul Niguez to Liverpool this summer, according to a report from La Razon. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Anfield, having lost Gini Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool need to splash the cash this summer to reassert themselves in the Premier League. Last season may have been a blip caused by a freakish run of serious injuries to key players. Manchester City laid down the gauntlet, and the Reds now have to respond. Saul Niguez to Liverpool? La Razon reckon that could become a reality with Atletico now prepared to sell the 26-year-old Spain international to the Merseyside outfit. The Times recently claimed that Saul is valued at around €70 million (£60m). That is a serious amount of money ...
£27m Arsenal man looks set to leave on loan, agreement reached with European club
Marseille have reached an agreement with Arsenal over a season-long loan deal for William Saliba, French publication L’Equipe reports. The centre-back arrived at the Gunners from Saint-Etienne in 2019, but he was immediately loaned back to the French side. He was anticipated to make his Gunners debut last term, but he failed to do so before he was loaned out to Nice at the turn of the year. Earlier yesterday, David Ornstein confirmed that Marseille are fancied to sign Saliba on loan, but they have yet to finalise a deal. It is now reported that Les Phoceens have secured an agreement. The 20-year-old is set to continue his development in the French top-flight. Sportslens view: Saliba has a good following among the Gunners faithful despite him yet to make his debut. His upcoming loan move ha...
Burnley, Brenford keen on 25-year-old who won three aerial duels per game last season
Burnley and Brentford are leading the race to sign West Bromwich Albion right-back Darnell Furlong this summer, Football Insider reports. The 25-year-old was one of the Baggies’ consistent performers last term, and he could be heading for a return to the top-flight. He has two years left on his contract, and it is reported that the Midlands outfit could be prepared to sanction his departure. Burnley and newly-promoted Brentford are keen on Furlong, who started his playing career with Queens Park Rangers. Sportslens view: Furlong was a regular starter for the Baggies last season, missing just three top-flight games over the course of the campaign. The right-back impressed with his work rate and physical presence. He won more than three aerial duels per game alongside two clearances. He...
Arsenal star on his way out of the club, will finalise move on Monday
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is reportedly closing in on a move to Marseille on a four-year deal. According to journalist Mohamed Toubache-Ter, the 22-year-old will be in France on Monday to finalise the deal. Marseille will pay an initial €1 million to take Guendouzi on loan, with a further €11m to be paid when the transfer becomes permanent. SL View Guendouzi fell out of favour at Arsenal towards the end of the 2019/20 season after an on-field altercation during a game against Brighton & Hove Albion. He briefly grabbed Neal Maupay by the neck as he was angry with the striker’s involvement in Bernd Leno’s knee injury. Mikel Arteta was unimpressed with Guendouzi’s antics and axed him from his plans. The Frenchman spent most of last season on loan at Hertha Berlin, and his perfor...
Leeds allegedly now very close to attacking midfielder deal as Bielsa transfer assault continues
Leeds are closing in on the signing of Sean McGurk from Wigan Athletic, according to The Times journalist Paul Joyce. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa seems determined to bolster his ranks at Elland Road this summer. A deal to sign Junior Firpo from Barcelona seems close (Leeds Live), and links with Cagliari ace Nahitan Nandez refuse to go away (La Nuova Sardegna). Now it seems as though the Yorkshire outfit are looking closer to home. Leeds closing in on McGurk The Times’ journalist Paul Joyce claims that the Wigan ace could be imminently set to move to Elland Road: Leeds United close to a deal for Wigan teenager Sean McGurk. Fee of around £175,000 has been discussed but transfer may yet be settled by tribunal. — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) July 3, 2021 McGurk is incredibly talented. The...
Report: Aston Villa are eyeing £30m winger as Smith-Rowe alternative
Aston Villa are eyeing up a move to sign Burnley winger Dwight McNeil according to a report from The Athletic. Read also: Tammy Abraham update It is suggested that signing the 21-year-old Clarets ace is a backup plan for the Villans. That’s if they fail to land Arsenal ace Emile Smith-Rowe this summer. Dean Smith has already been active in the market but he clearly has further ambitious plans lined up. Emi Buendia arrived at Villa Park from Norwich City last month and it seems as though the West Midlands outfit are determined to continue their assault on the transfer market. Aston Villa are allegedly eyeing a move to sign Dwight McNeil. Editorial use only DataCo restrictions apply See www.football-dataco.com PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK , Copyright: xCraigxGallowayx PSI-12668-0056 Aston Vill...
