English Premier League
Manchester United given encouragement in signing 29-goal star valued over £125m
Manchester United have been given encouragement over a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, Football Insider reports. The England international has had another superb season, registering 29 goals and 16 assists from 42 appearances across all competitions. Despite his exploits, Spurs are six points adrift of the top four and face a tough task of finishing in the Champions League positions. They could end their 13-year wait for a trophy in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City this month, but Kane is said to be assessing his future. It was recently claimed that Kane had told his close friends that he will consider moving on from Spurs, and it appears that United are open to a summer deal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are keeping a close eye on the player’s situation a...
‘I want to go now’: Arsenal man demands transfer this summer
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has demanded a move to Boca Juniors, admitting ‘I want to go now’ and urging the two sides to agree a loan move. Torreira’s future has been discussed for several weeks now, with the Uruguayan looking to return to South America following the passing of his mother. The midfielder has made his desire to join Argentine giants Boca known, but a report this week suggested Arsenal would not be willing to subsidise his wages if he joined them. The Gunners would only negotiate that kind of deal should he leave for a club in his native Uruguay. As a result, that same report claimed a move to Boca looked ‘very distant’. Now, Torreira has reiterated his desire to join the Argentine side, claiming he wants Arsenal to agree a one-year loan with&nbs...
Manchester United & Raphael Varane: Deal ‘very advanced’ according to reporter
A deal that could see Raphael Varane leave Real Madrid for Manchester United is ‘very advanced’ according to El Chiringuito journalist Jose Alvarez. Reports surrounding Varane move to Old Trafford have been rife in recent weeks, with the Frenchman yet to sign a new contract at the Bernabeu Stadium. The defender’s current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2022, with the upcoming transfer window the best chance for Real Madrid to get a decent fee for him. United are in the market for a central defender, with Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Sevilla’s Jules Kounde linked with a move to Old Trafford. RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate has also been mentioned as a potential target. However, according to El Chiringuito journalist Jose Alvarez, a deal to bring Ra...
Tottenham willing to discuss a new deal with 27-yr-old amid transfer links
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been heavily linked with a move away from the London club at the end of this season. The 27-year-old could look to leave the club if they fail to secure Champions League football. Manchester United, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are all reportedly keen on the striker. Jose Mourinho’s side are in danger of missing out on a top-four finish after their mid-season collapse and may find it tough to keep Kane club regardless of where they finish this term. A player of Kane’s calibre deserves to play at the highest level and challenge for trophies regularly, but Tottenham are not in a position to provide him with that platform just yet. According to 90min, the England international has been informed that Spurs are not keen on selling...
19 goals and 6 assists this season: West Ham want to sign wide forward in summer
West Ham United want to sign Abdallah Sima as per the Times. It is no secret that the Hammers need to sign a quality attacker in the summer, and they have identified Sima as a potential target. The Londoners sold Sebastian Haller to Ajax during the January transfer window, and David Moyes opted against signing a replacement. The proceeds from the sale will be available to spend during the summer transfer window, and the Hammers may decide to secure Sima’s services with that money. The 19-year-old can play across the front three, but he is naturally a right-sided forward. The Slavia Prague star is prodigiously talented and could improve immensely with regular game time and coaching over the coming years. West Ham recently signed Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal from Slavia Prague, and ...
‘Wouldn’t have faith in them’ – Shearer tears into four Spurs stars, sends Kane message
Tottenham Hotspur are yet to win since Premier League action resumed after the last international break, with a draw against Newcastle United and a defeat at the hands of Manchester United dealing a brutal blow on their top-four chances. While Spurs are just six points and three places off the Champions League places with seven games to go, they could miss out entirely on European football with Everton, Arsenal and Leeds United breathing down their neck. Head coach Jose Mourinho and the majority of his players have struggled to impress of recent, and Premier League legend Alan Shearer was not pleased with what he saw at St. James’ Park. “Tottenham’s back four were bloody awful when they played Newcastle United earlier this month and that should tell you something,” the former Magpies strik...
‘Pull them immediately’: Spurs bantered by their own sponsor in hilarious gaffe
Tottenham Hotspur have just faced “an egg on your face” situation. Earlier today, Spurs confirmed on their official website that they have agreed a sponsorship deal with Dulux. The club statement read: “We are delighted to announce Dulux, the nation’s number one paint brand, as our first ever Official Paint Supplier.” We are delighted to announce @duluxuk, the nation’s number one paint brand, as our first ever Official Paint Supplier.#THFC ⚪ #COYS — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 15, 2021 In a lengthy article they have detailed what the new sponsors can bring to the table — innovative colour matching technology that will be used to bring spaces throughout Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Lilywhite House and the Training Centre to life in Club colours. Little they...
Rangers and Southampton could compete to sign 26-year-old Premier League winger
Rangers and Southampton are interested in landing the signature of Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy during the summer transfer window, Football Insider reports. Murphy joined the Magpies from Norwich City in 2017, but he has made just 64 appearances while spending time on loan with West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday. He has been in-and-out of the starting line-up this season but has been good for them from the right-wing/right wing-back role with three goals and three assists from 24 appearances in all competitions. As per Football Insider, Murphy’s contract with the Magpies expires in June next year, contradicting the timescale stated by other sources. Rangers and Southampton are interested in the winger, who could be available for £3 million if a contract renewal is not agr...
The bizarre change Manchester United have made to improve Old Trafford form
Manchester United’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has claimed the club have changed the colour of their seat coverings at Old Trafford in an attempt to improve their form. The Red Devils have lost six of their 24 games at Old Trafford this season, compared to three defeats in 26 matches away from home. In a bizarre attempt to improve their home form, United have decided to change the colour of their seat coverings due to several complaints from players. According to the United manager, players have complained that the red banners cause confusion when looking for their teammates, due to a clash with their home kit. “We’ve looked into this,” Solskjaer explained on Wednesday, as quoted by the BBC. “There shouldn’t be a reason, really, but some of the players have mentioned that split-second...
Hammers reportedly favourites in the race for Frenchman ahead of Arsenal & Rodgers
According to Football Insider, West Ham United have emerged as favourites to bring Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard to the Premier League this summer. The 23-year-old is also on the radar of Arsenal, Leicester City and Crystal Palace, but the Hammers have laid the groundwork for a deal and have made significant progress in his pursuit behind the scenes in recent days. West Ham are looking to wrap up a deal before the summer transfer window opens, and it will be interesting to see how things go in the coming weeks. Celtic demanded £40 million from suitors for Edouard last summer following an impressive campaign that saw him bag 22 goals in 27 Scottish Premiership games before the campaign ended abruptly due to the pandemic. However, the financial hardship that the coronavirus has put clubs in...
‘Very close’: Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal forward is on the verge of signing new deal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has acknowledged that the club are close to committing Folarin Balogun to a new long-term contract. The 19-year-old is one of the Gunners’ highly-rated graduates, but it appeared that he could leave the club on a free transfer this summer. However, he has been convinced to stay by Arteta, but the club have yet to make an official announcement over a new deal beyond June. Speaking in a press conference today, Arteta said that he has always been positive about the player’s desire to stay, and the club are ‘very close’ to a renewal. He told Arsenal.com: “We’re going to make it official when it’s official and everything is done, but as I said before, I was being very positive that he wants to stay at the club. We want him to stay at the club, so we are very close.”...
Chelsea could swap Emerson for Brazilian star, Thomas Tuchel is a huge admirer
Chelsea could land the signature of Juventus defender Alex Sandro in a deal which would see Emerson move in the opposite direction, Calciomercato reports. Emerson has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as the manager in January, and he is currently the third-choice behind Ben Chilwell and Marcos Alonso for the left wing-back position. His current contract with the Blues expires at the end of next season, and it is reported that the Bianconeri are planning an approach to land his signature this summer. The club have been following him for sometime, and are prepared to offer Sandro in exchange. Sandro has two years remaining on his contract, but the Bianconeri are prepared to swap him to cut his €6 million annual salary from their wage bill. Tuchel is said ...
