English Premier League
Ronaldo’s next home: Manchester United, Real Madrid or elsewhere?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future is likely to be a main topic of discussion this summer with his contract with Juventus due to expire in 13 months. The Portuguese had another top individual campaign for the Bianconeri with 36 goals in all competitions, but it was not sufficient to extend their Serie A dominance. After nine straight league titles, the club were outclassed by Inter Milan in the race for the Scudetto. The Nerazzurri finished 13 points ahead of them at the top. Elsewhere, they only booked their Champions League spot for next season on the final matchday, courtesy of Napoli dropping points against Hellas Verona (1-1 draw). Since the end of the season, the hierarchy have made big changes with the decision to part ways with CEO Fabio Paratici and manager Andrea Pirlo. Massimiliano Alle...
£40m-rated target prefers to join Man Utd over Euro giants this summer
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. According to the Mirror (via Daily Star), the Spanish international is on the Premier League side’s radar and he is keen on a move to Old Trafford. The player has been linked with a move to Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain as well but he prefers a move to the Premier League. Apparently, the 26-year-old midfielder is valued at around £40 million. Saul has a release clause of £60 million in his contract but the Spanish outfit are prepared to sell him for a knockdown price in order to fund their own transfers this summer. Atletico have been hit financially because of the coronavirus pandemic and it is hardly surprising that they are prepared to sell a quality player like Saul to balance the books. T...
Newcastle and West Ham interested in signing 30-goal attacker this summer
Villarreal forward Gerard Moreno has been linked with a move to Newcastle United and West Ham United. According to reports via calciomercato, Roma are keeping tabs on the Spanish attacker as well. Moreno has been in exceptional form for the Yellow Submarines this season and he has helped them win the Europa League. The 29-year-old striker has 30 goals and 11 assists to his name in all competitions this past season. The attacker scored a vital goal against Manchester United in the final of the Europa League earlier this month and the Spanish outfit lifted the trophy after a penalty shootout win. It is no secret that West Ham need to sign a quality striker this summer and Moreno would be a superb upgrade on Michail Antonio. The Hammers have secured European football for the next season ...
Wolves star has reportedly emerged as a surprise target of Chelsea’s Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers attacking midfielder Adama Traore this summer, according to The Telegraph. The German joined the Blues in January and has inspired the side to a top-four finish, an FA Cup final and a Champions League trophy. Tuchel is now looking to make quality additions to his squad ahead of next season in order to challenge for the Premier League title, and Traore has emerged as a surprise target. While the Chelsea boss is delighted with the form of Reece James, he wants to add competition to the right side of defence and believes the Wolves star could offer an attacking threat at wing-back. Traore excelled in the position under manager Nuno Espirito Santo, and is also able to play on the opposite wing, behind the striker and as one. W...
‘He’ll only join City if…’ – Journo shares Villa star’s wish after Old Trafford U-turn
According to The Athletic’s Sam Lee, Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack Grealish was considering joining Manchester United last summer but prefers Manchester City now. Red Devils stars are reportedly hoping to convince manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to sign the Villa skipper having faced him or played with him at England. While they reckon Grealish would be an appealing summer signing, the Norwegian boss is keen on Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho instead. The 25-year-old is valued at around £75 million and does have admirers at Old Trafford, but it appears he is keen on joining Pep Guardiola’s side instead. The Man City boss regards him as one of the best players in the Premier League, and is considering buying him this summer as he looks to defend the top-flight title and go one better ...
Newcastle set to return for 22-year-old January target this summer
Newcastle United are interested in signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes during the summer transfer window. According to reports, the Magpies were keen on signing the midfielder during the January transfer window, but the move did not materialise. Portuguese outlet Record claims that the Premier League side submitted an offer of a loan deal with an option to buy. Newcastle are now looking to reignite their interest in the 22-year-old and are eager to secure his signature this time around. The Portuguese outfit will demand at least €20 million for the player. The Brazilian highly rated, and the reported asking price could prove to be a bargain if he adapted to Premier League football next season. He has a contract with this Portuguese outfit until the summer of 2025, and the aski...
10 goals in 16 games: Tottenham could move for 27-yr-old this summer
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. According to Tuttosport (via Express), Juventus are also keen on signing the Polish forward, while Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring his situation. Marseille have an obligation to sign the player permanently in the summer. They may sign Milik and then cash in for a profit. However, it would be quite surprising given his impressive performances while on loan with the Ligue 1 side. Tottenham were heavily linked with Milik before his move to Marseille. There is no doubt the Londoners desperately need another quality striker who can support Harry Kane. Spurs are unlikely to sign Carlos Vinicius permanently this summer, and Milik would be the ideal second striker option for the Premier L...
Newcastle make enquiry for 21-year-old defender, two other PL clubs keen
Newcastle United have reportedly enquired about Benfica defender Nuno Tavares. According to O Jogo, the 21-year-old could be available for a fee of around €15 million. Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton are also keen on the player. It is no secret that the Magpies will have to improve defensively during the summer transfer window, and signing a quality full-back should be a priority for them. Steve Bruce has had to rely on the likes of Paul Dummett and Matt Ritchie as his left-backs, and Tavares could be an upgrade on both players. The highly-rated youngster has a release clause of £88 million, but Benfica are willing to sell him for far less than that. The defender can also play as a wing-back and could be very useful for Newcastle from an attacking perspective. Tavares has bagged...
Manchester United prefer to sign £80m-rated star over Harry Kane this summer
Manchester United prefer to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho over Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer, The Mail reports. The Red Devils were heavily linked with Sancho last summer, but they refused to meet the £108 million valuation set by the Bundesliga outfit. They are likely to make a fresh approach in the coming weeks, with reports suggesting that the attacker could be available for a reduced fee of £80m. Kane has also been linked with a possible move to Old Trafford, but it appears that United are not planning to pursue the England international. The club recently committed Edinson Cavani to a new one-year contract, and they are satisfied with the performances of the Uruguayan. Hence, they are likely to prioritise a summer move for Sancho, and will attempt ...
Spurs reportedly want DoF who’s resigned after helping side to 9 consecutive titles
According to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari, Tottenham Hotspur are working towards bringing in both Italian manager Antonio Conte and former Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici to the club this summer. #Conte ha spiegato il suo programma al #RealMadrid che deve prendere una decisione definitiva nei suoi confronti. Intanto il Tottenham #THFC sonda la possibilità di una coppia italiana #Paratici – #Conte. Palla a Florentino #Perez. @tvdellosport pic.twitter.com/EVHz97KYZH — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) May 30, 2021 The former Chelsea boss left his role as Inter Milan manager during the week after two years in charge and is already looking for a job. Real Madrid are also keen on Conte, but Spurs want to land him alongside Paratici. The Italian left Juventus on Wednesday af...
Hammers reportedly ‘mad keen on’ £20m Man Utd target as Moyes eyes Euro 2020-bound star
West Ham United are ‘mad keen on’ West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Sun. However, they must be willing to pay £20 million to have a chance of landing the 28-year-old. Manchester United are also keen on Johnstone but are hoping West Brom will reduce their valuation. Hammers boss David Moyes sees the goalie as a long-term replacement for 36-year-old Lukasz Fabianski and is willing to wait until the price drops before making a concrete move. Johnstone had an impressive individual campaign with the Baggies despite being unable to save them from relegation. He made the most saves (166) in the Premier League in 2020-21, earning himself a spot in manager Gareth Southgate’s 33-man provisional Euro 2020 squad as a result. He is expec...
Chelsea close to announcing new contract for £110,000-a-week star – Fabrizio Romano
Chelsea are close to announcing a new contract for Thiago Silva. However, they are also exploring the option to sign another centre-back this summer, according to reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 36-year-old made 34 appearances in his debut campaign for the Blues. He suffered a few injuries, and one of them happened in the Champions League final against Manchester City last night, where the Blues prevailed with a 1-0 win. Despite this, the west London giants have mutually agreed to exercise the 12-month extension clause on his £110,000-a-week contract, and Romano has revealed that an announcement is expected soon. The Blues are still looking at the prospect of bolstering the central defensive department, and they could make a signing if the right opportunity presents in the upcoming...
