English Premier League
Liverpool leading the race to sign 24-yr-old ace this summer, two other PL rivals keen
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Leeds United winger Raphinha this summer. According to Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, the Merseyside outfit are now leading the race for the Brazilian winger. Manchester United and Manchester City are also keeping tabs on the 24-year-old. Leeds are not keen on selling Raphinha, but the Reds will hope to convince them to change their stance with a lucrative offer. Confirmed. Liverpool lead the race for #Raphinha but also Manchester United and Manchester City are following the winger. Not a simple deal cause Leeds want to keep him. #LFC #LUFC #MUFC #MCFC @tvdellosport https://t.co/Pj7ziC5apy — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) June 3, 2021 SL View: Would be a Jota-esque signing for the Reds There is no doubt that Jurgen Klopp needs more depth in ...
Aston Villa submit offer for 24-yr-old target with 32 goal contributions last season
Arsenal and Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia over the past few weeks. According to the Sun, both Premier League clubs have submitted offers of over £30 million for the Argentinian. Buendia was in exceptional form in the Championship this past season, helping Norwich secure promotion back to the top flight. SL View: Ideal long-term signing for both clubs Villa and Arsenal need additional creativity in their squads, and Buendia could be an ideal acquisition for either club. The Midlands club have been overly reliant on Jack Grealish, and Buendia could share the workload with the England international. The 24-year-old could also be a useful replacement for Martin Odegaard at Arsenal, with the Norwegian unlikely to agree a permanent dea...
West Ham very interested in 23-yr-old ace, but face competition from PL giants
Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the Italian club this summer. According to La Nazione (via Fiorentina.it), West Ham United are very interested in signing the Serbian star. Manchester United and Juventus have also been monitoring the 23-year-old over the past few months. SL View: Ideal partner at the back for Maguire or Diop? Milenkovic was a key player for Fiorentina last season and has the potential to develop into a reliable central defender for either of the Premier League clubs. United and West Ham need to improve their defensive options in the summer, and the Serbian seems like an ideal fit. The Red Devils need a quality long term partner for Harry Maguire, while West Ham must find an upgrade on Craig Dawson. Milenkovic has ...
Goalkeeper closing in on new deal with Liverpool
Goalkeeper Adrian is close to agreeing to a new one-year deal with Liverpool, according to The Daily Mail. The 34-year-old joined the Reds from West Ham United in 2019 as cover to first-choice goalkeeper Alisson. The Spaniard has made just 24 appearances in all competitions over the past two seasons. He featured in Liverpool’s infamous 7-2 mauling against Aston Villa last year, and some fans have called for Caoimhin Kelleher to be the club’s new number two. The Republic of Ireland U-21 international has shown potential at the highest level but still needs to refine his game to challenge Alisson in the future. Since being integrated into the Reds first-team squad in 2019, Kelleher has only made nine senior appearances. It is believed that Liverpool may be open to sending Kelleher out on loa...
Chelsea could sanction exits of up to 11 players
Chelsea are reportedly ready to sanction the exits of as many as 11 players, which could earn them a £180 million windfall, according to a report by the Mirror. After winning the Champions League, the Blues will be looking to challenge for the Premier League next season, a trophy which they have not lifted since 2017. In the past season, the Blues proved that they have plenty of world-class players in their squad. However, they struggled for consistency in the league, which proves that they do need to reinforce a few areas of their squad. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud is set to leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer this summer. Tammy Abraham, Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Davide Zappacosta, Emerson Palmieri, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Fikayo Tomori and Christian Pulisic are others...
Tottenham have held concrete talks for 25-yr-old, Londoners best placed to sign him
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Lyon defender Joachim Andersen in recent months. According to BT, the player is expected to continue in the Premier League after a successful loan spell with Fulham. Lyon and Spurs have held concrete talks regarding the Danish international, with his representatives meeting with the London club in April. SL View: Ideal solution to their defensive problems Spurs’ most pressing need right now is to resolve their managerial situation, with Antonio Conte heavily tipped to be the new man in charge. He will have a big job on his hands to rebuild Spurs, and addressing their defensive issues will be one of his main priorities. Andersen did well with Fulham and could make an immediate impact at Spurs if the transfer goes through this summer. T...
Season Review: Kane & Son show not enough to save Tottenham
Another season goes by for Tottenham Hotspur, and they remain without any silverware since 2008. The Lilywhites sold their soul to the devil by bringing in Jose Mourinho, who was expected to be the man to finally end the trophy drought at the north London club. But even the Special One couldn’t complete this task, despite a strong start. They ended up in seventh place, qualifying for the Europa Conference League on the final day. Best player – Harry Kane Kane has had another excellent season at Spurs Golden Boot winner, Playmaker award winner – he’s not only been the best player at Tottenham but possibly the best in the league. Harry Kane has enjoyed a phenomenal season, scoring 33 goals in all competitions. His 23 in the league was enough to secure the third Premier League Golden Boot of ...
Mauricio Pochettino desperate for Tottenham return
Mauricio Pochettino has “done all he can” to return to Tottenham Hotspur, reports Italian outlet La Repubblica. Pochettino is currently the manager of Paris Saint-Germain, having taken over from Thomas Tuchel back in January. His time in Paris has not been easy, and he failed to win a fourth straight league title for the club, missing out to Lille. Pochettino failed to retain the title with PSG It hasn’t been all bad for the Argentine, who was able to lift the first trophy of his managerial career after defeating Monaco in the final of the Coupe de France. However, there are widespread reports that he is trying to leave the club this summer. According to La Repubblica, the 49-year-old is desperate for a return to Tottenham, where he spent five seasons in charge. As quoted by journalist Gui...
Spurs in talks to appoint PL-winning manager, 48-yr-old could arrive as sporting director
Tottenham Hotspur have begun talks with former Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte, according to The Athletic. The former Chelsea boss is the leading candidate to replace Jose Mourinho and could be joined in London by former Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici. Widely touted as one of the best managers in European football, Conte recently guided Inter Milan to the Serie A title. He previously won the Premier League with Chelsea and has the ability to transform Spurs fortunes if he is appointed. Some of their key players have been linked with a move away, but Conte’s arrival could convince them to stay with the club. England international Harry Kane is wanted by Manchester City, and the player is keen on joining a club capable of winning silverware. Conte and Paratici would br...
Graham Roberts reacts as Tottenham hold talks to appoint 51 y/o as their new boss
It’s a big summer transfer window ahead for Tottenham Hotspur, but they need to appoint a manager quickly before getting down to business. A host of managers have been linked in the past few months, but it seems Spurs may have found their man. The north London club have reportedly been trying to bring back Mauricio Pochettino who is currently managing at Paris Saint-Germain. With PSG refusing to let Pochettino go, Spurs have turned their attention towards Antonio Conte who surprisingly left his role after winning the Serie A title with Inter Milan. ⚪️ #THFC Antonio Conte in advanced talks with Tottenham board about… – Long term contract.– Project, salary, new signings.– Former Juventus Paratici as new director of football.– Official bid made to Paratici but he’ll decide soon....
‘I feel good’: £90 million-rated star speaks about his future amid reported Chelsea interest
Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has spoken about his future with the club amid interest from former club Chelsea. The Belgium international had a superb 2020/21 campaign for the Nerazzurri, registering 30 goals from 44 appearances across all competitions. 24 of those came in the Serie A as the San Siro giants ended Juventus’ nine-year dominance, winning the Scudetto for the first time since 2010. Shortly after the title success, manager Antonio Conte opted to cut ties with Inter amid a disagreement over the transfer strategy this summer. It was recently reported that Lukaku could follow him through the exit door with strong interest from newly-crowned European champions Chelsea. The 28-year-old has now dismissed the speculation by confirming that he is staying. He added that he had a ‘ve...
Report: Villa keen to sign 25-year-old PL midfielder, face competition from Everton
A host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summer. Thomas Tuchel wants to strengthen his side with at least four to five new signings. The European champions are reportedly looking to sign a striker, a centre-back, a centre midfielder and a wing-back. The Blues are set to offload several fringe players, with Tammy Abraham, Emerson, Ross Barkley, and Olivier Giroud amongst the players who could be on their way. According to the Daily Mail, Loftus-Cheek could be sold this summer. The 25-year-old midfielder has a contract at the club until 2024. However, another loan move is “not on the cards” for the powerful midfielder. Tuchel wants to offload him permanently, with Aston Villa, Southampton and Everton all previously credited...
