English Premier League
Brentford and West Brom interested in 24-year-old with 19 goal achievements last season
Brentford and West Bromwich Albion are among the clubs interested in signing Liverpool attacker Harry Wilson this summer, Goal.com reports. Wilson graduated through the Reds’ youth ranks, but he has made just two competitive appearances for them in all competitions. He has spent time on loan with five different clubs and was most recently with Cardiff City in the Championship last season. The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract, and it is reported that the Reds are prepared to sell him for around £12 million. Benfica have explored the possibility of signing him, but Wilson is also on the radar of Brentford and West Brom. Sportslens view: Wilson has struggled to make his breakthrough with the Reds’ first-team in recent years with the fierce competition for places out wide. M...
‘Advanced talks’ – Di Marzio claims Spurs are very close to appointing 47 y/o as their next boss
Tottenham Hotspur are close to appointing Nuno Espirito Santo as their next permanent manager. After checking out several options, and in some cases making a mockery of the managerial hunt, they are finally set to appoint the former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss. According to reliable journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Spurs are in advanced talks with the Portuguese, and he is “very close” to moving to north London. #NunoEspiritoSanto in advanced talks and very close to become new @SpursOfficial manager: #Koundé (@SevillaFC) is the first target as central defender #Spurs @SkySports @SkySportsNews — Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) June 25, 2021 If the 47-year-old becomes the new manager, the north London club will be targeting Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. However, there’s nothing to be exc...
Villa braced for record-breaking bid for 25-year-old star — report
Manchester City are determined to break their bank for Jack Grealish in the summer transfer window. Earlier today, Daily Mail wrote an exclusive about the Grealish transfer saga where the tone of the report gives you the impression that City have already agreed a deal for the 25-year-old, and that it is only a matter of time (the end of Euro) before he joins the champions. Check the report here — I’ve deliberately used bold letters to quote the lines from the Mail. All the major media outlets have now covered the story, but I find the versions slightly different from one another. Sky Sports They claim that it’s not a done deal yet, which is obvious. Man City are merely planning to make a formal offer to sign Grealish. They have added new info that was absent in the Dai...
David Ornstein reveals Arsenal man could leave permanently for just £3m – report
Arsenal recently agreed to loan Konstantinos Mavropanos back to Stuttgart for another season as he was not in the plans of manager Mikel Arteta. Reputed journalist David Ornstein has now revealed that the Greek defender could join the German outfit permanently in 12 months. The club have the obligation to buy Mavropanos for £3 million if they avoid relegation. In case they don’t, the option won’t be mandatory. The Gunners have agreed £500k as a loan fee, and they stand to receive another £1.5m in performance-based bonuses in the future. Konstantinos Mavropanos joins Stuttgart from Arsenal, worth up to £5m. 1yr loan then 3yr deal if turned permanent. £500k loan fee, £3m chance to buy (obligation if #VfB stay up, option if relegated). Bonuses up to £1.5m. Sell-on clause @TheAthleti...
‘Just to be clear’ – 17-goal Nigerian reacts to comments that ‘will cause a stir’ at Leeds
Bournemouth attacking midfielder Arnaut Danjuma has taken to Twitter to clear things up after granting an interview where he had appeared to send a come-and-get-me-plea to Leeds United. “Leeds is a bigger institution than Bournemouth,” the 24-year-old had told Voetbal International when asked what he thought about joining the Elland Road outfit. “It has a very nice history, and they play Premier League.” “And I don’t think I can play another Championship season – I’ve outgrown the competition a bit. Leeds United would be a nice step.” According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Danjuma’s comments to the Dutch magazine “will cause a stir in both West Yorkshire and on the south coast”, and the Nigerian-born winger has now reacted on social media. Seen a few quotes, just to be clear I was put on...
Fabrizio Romano says midfielder ‘only wants Arsenal’ amid interest from Champions League club
Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is determined to make the switch to Arsenal during this summer’s transfer window, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Gunners are planning a spending spree this summer after a disappointing 2020/21 campaign where they finished eighth in the Premier League. Granit Xhaka, Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi have been linked with summer exits, and the club could bring in more than one central midfielder. The Gunners recently failed with an opening bid worth £13 million for Lokonga. They are expected to come in with a fresh proposal in the coming days. Serie A club Atalanta have also made an approach for his services, but the Belgium youth international has opted to snub their advances. As per Romano, the 21-year-old ‘only wants Arsen...
Why this £34m star would be a perfect upgrade on Alexandre Lacazette at Arsenal
Arsenal are planning multiple changes to the squad this summer after a dismal 2020/21 campaign where they finished eighth in the Premier League standings. A new striker is reportedly one of the priorities for them, and they are said to be pursuing Silva, who had an excellent season with Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga. The Portuguese netted 29 goals alongside 10 assists from just 34 appearances last term. He could be prised away for a fee of around £34 million this summer. Meanwhile, the Gunners are preparing for the departure of Alexandre Lacazette, who has been their main striker over the past four campaigns. The 30-year-old has 12 months left on his contract. The club are inclined to sell him rather than renew his deal. We look at why Silva would be an ideal upgrade on Lacazette....
‘Don’t let him go’: Some Arsenal fans react to recent update on 20-year-old attacker
A section of Arsenal fans have reacted on Twitter after reading that Gabriel Martinelli could make the Brazil Under-23 squad for the Olympic games. Gabriel Magalhaes has already been included in the 18-man squad for the games in Tokyo, and he could miss the start of the new Premier League season. Martinelli did not make the cut after being named in the provisional 23-man squad. However, he could yet be called-up by the national side. Clubs can block players from participating in the games as it is not associated with FIFA. Flamengo have rejected the call-up for striker Pedro, and ESPN Brasil claims that Martinelli could be one of the front-runners to replace the 24-year-old. Some of the Gunners have not welcomed the prospect, and believe the 20-year-old is better off starting the season wi...
Spurs reportedly talk with boss about his style of play, Kane’s future & winger’s deal
Tottenham Hotspur have held talks with former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo as their search for Jose Mourinho’s replacement continues. According to The Telegraph, Spurs also discussed the Portuguese’s style of play, Harry Kane’s future and Heung-min Son’s new deal. Nuno left Wolves at the end of last season and has since held talks with Crystal Palace and Everton. However, he remains out of a job, and Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy could consider appointing him. Sportslens View Wolves secured promotion in Santo’s first season at the Molineux, finishing in seventh position in their first two campaigns back in the Premier League. Spurs need to appoint a good manager, and while he often played counter-attacking football at the Midlands outfit, that could change at a club...
Arsenal have yet to make an offer for Andre Onana and here’s why
Arsenal have yet to make an approach to sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer, football.london claims. The Cameroon international recently had his doping ban reduced to nine months, and he could start playing competitive football from November 4. He can start team training two months before that, and it was recently claimed that the Gunners could sign him on a cut-price deal of £7 million. However, the Gunners have yet to make any approach to Ajax for the keeper, and it is now claimed that they are looking at homegrown options in the United Kingdom. Sportslens view: The Gunners are planning a major rebuild this summer, and there could be an overhaul of the goalkeeping department in the coming months. The club are open to sanctioning the sale of first-choice keeper Leno while Al...
Reputable Italian journalist claims Serie A club want Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa is a wanted man in the Serie A, with RAI journalist Sara Meini claiming that Fiorentina are keen on the Argentine. #Fiorentina #allenatore adesso in pole c’è un tecnico straniero. La società viola non è mai stata convinta al 100% di Vincenzo #Italiano. Probabile #Fonseca, ma la società di Commisso sta parlando anche con #Benitez. Più difficile #Bielsa. Altri particolari in @TgrRaiToscana pic.twitter.com/wFiSqT4Hzy — Sara Meini (@SaraMeini) June 24, 2021 “The Fiorentina manager now in pole position is a foreign coach. The Viola company still isn’t 100% convinced by Vincenzo Italiano. Probably Fonseca, but Commisso’s company is also talking with Benitez. Bielsa too difficult.” The club are looking for a new manager and have been linked with Paulo Fonsec...
Anderlecht move for 19-yr-old Man City defender could be a good thing
Anderlecht are in talks with Manchester City to sign defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis on loan, according to reliable European football correspondent Kristof Terreur. The 19-year-old struggled for consistency while on loan with Blackburn Rovers during the second half of last season, although he did improve towards the end of the campaign. However, he does not look ready for City’s first team just yet, and another temporary move is likely to help his development. Harwood-Bellis did finish the season with an 80% pass completion rate, highlighting that he possesses some of the attributes required to succeed. In his defence, he played for Blackburn who were far from the most gifted Championship team so he may shine in a better environment at Anderlecht. At best, he could have got the oc...
