English Premier League
Man United have held ‘extensive talks’ with £63m-rated star, player keen on transfer – report
Manchester United have held extensive talks with Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane ahead of his potential transfer this summer, Independent claims. The Red Devils recently completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho after a long saga that lasted for nearly an entire year. They can now focus on bolstering other areas of the pitch, and it has been reported that the club are keen on signing Varane from Los Blancos. It is now revealed that United have held ‘extensive talks’ with the World Cup winner, and the player believes the club are the ‘best option’ for him. Varane’s contract at Madrid expires in 12 months. The Spanish giants appear open to parting ways with him rather than handing an improved deal. A move to Paris Saint-Germain is unlikely with the French heavyweig...
Arsenal look to avoid another Serge Gnabry situation, 21-year-old offered new deal
Arsenal have offered a contract extension to Reiss Nelson, but there is no guarantee that the forward would be willing to sign, CBS Sports’ James Benge claims. The Gunners are looking to reinforce the squad, but there could be limited activity in the attacking department with most positions covered. They are currently aiming to extend contracts of their graduates, and talks are already underway with Emile Smith Rowe over an improved deal. It is now reported that the north London giants have offered an extension to Nelson whose contract expires in a couple of years’ time. However, the Gunners plan to loan him out after the renewal with interest from several Bundesliga clubs as well as Greek outfit Olympiacos. Nelson has given no indication that he would put pen-to-paper on a new deal. ...
David Ornstein claims Tottenham make official £13m bid for 23-capped international
Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer for Bologna ace Takehiro Tomiyasu according to David Ornstein. The offer from Spurs is thought to be worth €15 million (£13m) plus add-ons. The north London outfit’s need for a new centre-back has been well-documented over the past few weeks. Nuno Espirito Santo’s priority will be to strengthen his side’s backline, having been handed the gig at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tomiyasu bid lodged by Spurs That’s according to David Ornstein: Tottenham pursuing deal for Takehiro Tomiyasu. #THFC believed to have bid €15m + add-ons, Bologna want €17m guaranteed + add-ons. Atalanta keen but they’ve been told 22yo wants Spurs. Also on #MUFC list but not priority. With @CDEccleshare @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/pcw3AWFdyS — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) ...
Club ‘confident’ Newcastle target will sign new deal after rejecting recent bid – Report
According to The Athletic, Wolverhampton Wanderers are confident that Newcastle United target Dion Sanderson will sign a new deal with the club. They report that the 21-year-old has rejected a recent contract offer at Molineux, with the player also the subject of a £1 million bid from the Magpies. The Athletic insist that Newcastle’s offer is well below Wolves’ valuation and has been swiftly turned down as a result. It’s believed that talks are ongoing regarding a potential new deal for the defender and that Wolves have an option to extend his contract by a further year. Newcastle could well return with a second offer, although it seems any new bid would need to be upped considerably if Steve Bruce is to get his man. Sportslens view: Considering that Wolves have an option to exte...
Manchester United want to sign €60m-rated star and Raphael Varane this summer – report
Manchester United are interested in Raphael Varane and Pau Torres from Real Madrid and Villarreal respectively this summer, Manchester Evening News reports. The Red Devils recently announced the signing of Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho, thus ending a year-long transfer saga. They are now likely to focus on bolstering the heart of the defence. Varane is the priority target for the transfer window. The club are making progress toward signing him, but it is reported that they are also keen on landing Torres from Villarreal. Torres has a €60 million release clause in his contract, but Villarreal are willing to negotiate with their interest in re-signing Eric Bailly. Sportslens view: Varane’s move to the Red Devils appears close to completion, with reports suggesting that they co...
Five players Chelsea could offload to fund record deal for Erling Haaland – SL View
Chelsea are lining up a move for an elite striker this summer, and they have been heavily linked with the services of Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland. Dortmund are reluctant to lose the main striker this summer, particularly after sanctioning the departure of Jadon Sancho to Manchester United. However, Haaland has a £68 million buy-out clause which becomes active in June 2022, and it is claimed that Dormund could be tempted by a significant bid. The Bundesliga outfit reportedly value Haaland at £149 million. The Blues are seriously interested, but may need to recoup funds from player sales. We look at five players, who could be offloaded to recoup funds for Haaland’s transfer. Tammy Abraham Abraham ended last season as the club’s joint-top-scorer with 12 goals across all c...
Liverpool could end up signing two players from the same club, including 16-goal striker
Liverpool have bolstered their defence this summer by signing Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for around £35 million. According to Goal.com, the Reds could make at least two more signings, but it’s the ‘wait and see’ period at the moment. The Reds need to sell some of their players to recoup funds for new arrivals. And they are keeping tabs on two players from the same club – Aston Villa. Bolstering the midfield is key for the Reds. Gini Wijnaldum has left on a free transfer and the club need to sign another midfielder, although it may not be a like-for-like replacement. The Reds are interested in John McGinn, with Jurgen Klopp a big fan of the player. The 26-year-old joined Villa 2018 from Hibernian. It was a low-key signing, but McGinn has turned out to be an excellent acquisition f...
Athletic’s James Pearce claims Aston Villa want to sign Liverpool ace Klopp called a ‘machine’
Aston Villa want to sign Liverpool defender Neco Williams according to respected journalist James Pearce. The ITK journo was speaking to the Kop End Fracas podcast when he suggested that Villa are one of three Premier League clubs chasing the 20-year-old. Dean Smith is keen to bolster his right-back ranks at Villa Park this summer with Ahmed Elmohamady leaving the club. Matty Cash obviously needs strong competition next season. And it seems as though Villa have identified someone who they believe is perfect for that job. Aston Villa chasing Neco Williams The 20-year-old has allegedly asked for talks with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and is keen to force a move away from Anfield, according to Pearce. The Villans are keen to bring the talented young full-back to Villa Park this summer. A...
Paratici reportedly tells Spurs to sign Argentine hitman if Kane leaves
Tottenham Hotspur new managing director Fabio Paratici is preparing for Harry Kane’s possible departure, and wants to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Mauro Icardi should the England international leave. 🚨👀 In case of Harry #Kane‘s farewell, Fabio #Paratici thinks of his old pupil (at #Sampdoria), Mauro #Icardi: the #PSG striker wants to play more and at #Tottenham (without #Spurs captain) he would have a starting post. 🐓⚽ #Calciomercato #Transfers #Ligue1 #EPL — Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) June 30, 2021 That is according to TV dello Sport journalist Rudy Galetti, who claims the new Spurs chief is keen on having the Argentine at N17 having been responsible for signing him while at Sampdoria. Paratici was Head of Scouting at the club between 2004 and 201...
Spurs will strike gold if Nuno can hijack deal for £34m Arsenal target this summer – SL View
Nuno Espirito Santo has become the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur, the club confirmed yesterday. The Portuguese will now work alongside Fabio Paratici in bringing in the right profile of players at Spurs to bolster the squad ahead of next season. While keeping hold of Harry Kane should be top priority, the north London club must also look to add quality players in defence and midfield this summer. Last summer, Spurs added depth in midfield by landing Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and he turned out to be a smart addition for the club. However, Harry Winks and Moussa Sissoko have been disappointing and the duo should be offloaded this summer. With that in mind, Tottenham should make a move for Ruben Neves this summer. Nuno knows Neves very well having coached him at Wolves. The Portugal internati...
Rangers reportedly land seven -figure windfall after clause in 2017 deal got activated
Rangers have earned themselves an extra £1 million from the deal that took Scotland international starlet Billy Gilmour to Chelsea in July 2017. The Scottish Premiership reigning champions sold the midfielder for £500,000 at the time, and according to The Scottish Sun, certain clauses were included in the deal which has now landed the Ibrox outfit a seven-figure sum. Gilmour made his Premier League debut under former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard in August 2019, and that activated the £1m windfall, with more still to come through appearances and success. Rangers also insisted on a sell-on clause in the deal and would be landing themselves more windfall going forward should the 20-year-old get sold. Sportslens View Gilmour has handed Rangers a major financial boost as manager Steven Gerrard lo...
West Ham and Watford keen on signing £20m-rated striker from Premier League giants – report
West Ham United and Watford are among the Premier League clubs interested in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah this summer, Football.London’s Chris Wheatley reports. Nketiah had a frustrating 2020/21 campaign with the Gunners where he was the back-up option behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. He was restricted to just over 1,300 minutes of game time across 30 appearances, but still impressed by finding the back of the net on six occasions. With just one year left on his contract, Nketiah is attracting widespread interest. Bayer Leverkusen are keen on luring him to the Bundesliga. The 22-year-old is also on the radar of West Ham United and newly-promoted Watford. Sportslens view: Nketiah’s future with the Gunners appears bleak after the club handed a new five-year ...
