English Premier League
Report shares how much Leeds must pay to trigger exit of Rangers star
According to Football Insider, Rangers attacking midfielder Ryan Kent has a £20 million release clause in his contract that obliges them to sell, and it’s the sum that is required to trigger his exit. Leeds United have had a bid worth up to £10 million including add-ons knocked back by the Light Blues for the former Liverpool man, and they will need to double that offer to guarantee signing Kent. Rangers inserted the clause in the contract the 23-year-old signed upon joining them permanently from the Premier League giants for £7 million last summer, and it remains to be seen if Leeds will be keen to activate it. Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa remains a huge fan of Kent after his side monitored him closely last year as they sought Premier League promotion. While they ended up with Arsenal...
‘I get more depressed’ – David Sullivan delivers heartbreaking news for Hammers fans
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has delivered a piece of heartbreaking news for the fans, claiming he cannot say for sure if they will sign anyone this summer. NOW: David Sullivan joins the show 👏 🗣️ The #WHUFC chairman is talking about: 📌 The three positive COVID tests📌 Does he regret selling Diangana?📌 Will there be more signings?📌 Much more! Tune in now for the full interview. 📻 Listen → https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1 pic.twitter.com/YnZaZccOT6 — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 23, 2020 The Hammers chairman took to talkSPORT to tell ace broadcaster Jim White of the Hammers’ plan for the remainder of the transfer window, and his update won’t go down well with the fans. “I cannot say for sure we’re going to sign anybody. As ...
Di Marzio: West Ham keen on 26-yr-old but they face competition from Newcastle
Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has been linked with a move away from the Italian club this summer and it seems that Newcastle and West Ham United are keen on the player as per Di Marzio. The Italian defender needs to play regular first-team football in order to continue his development and fulfil his massive potential. It is evident that he will have to leave the Italian champions in order to play more often and a move to the Premier League could be ideal for him at this stage of his career. Both Newcastle and West Ham could use some defensive quality and Rugani wouldn’t be a bad option for them. Newcastle need to find an upgrade on the likes of Schar and similarly West Ham United need to find a quality partner for Issa Diop. It will be interesting to see if either of the two Premier Lea...
Report: Fulham submit bid to sign Frenchman from Euro giants this summer
Fulham are looking to improve their defensive options this summer and they have been linked with a move for the Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo. According to Sport (h/t Sportwitness), Fulham have already submitted a bid for the 20-year-old French defender. The London club are willing to pay €18 million for the player and a further €5 million in bonuses. It will be interesting to see if they can finalise an agreement with the Spanish outfit in the coming days. Scott Parker’s side have been vulnerable at the back since the start of the season and they have conceded seven goals in two Premier League games so far. Signing a quality defender should be a top priority for the London club if they want to survive relegation this year. Todibo was on loan at Schalke last year and he managed to i...
Report: Jorge Mendes looking to bring 30-yr-old to Wolves, negotiations underway
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for the Juventus winger Douglas Costa. The Italian champions are willing to cash in on the Brazilian this summer and his agent Jorge Mendes is looking to bring the player to Molineux. According to Tuttosport (h/t Sportwitness), the negotiations are currently underway and the Brazilian is closing in on a move to England. Wolves recently sold Diogo Jota to Liverpool and they will have to find a quality replacement for the Portuguese international. Douglas Costa has proven himself at top clubs like Juventus and Bayern Munich and he has the experience to make an immediate impact in the Premier League. The Brazilian would add pace, flair and unpredictability to the Wolverhampton Wanderers attack this season. He has fallen down the pecking ord...
Phil Hay delivers an update on Leeds United’s pursuit of Rodrigo De Paul
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul this summer. Apparently, Udinese value the player at around £35.7 million and the newly promoted Premier League side are hoping to sign him for a lot less. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can agree on a compromise in the coming weeks. According to the reliable Phil Hay, the transfer is unlikely to happen unless something changes significantly. Leeds United are keen on bringing in a player capable of operating as the number eight as well as the number ten role. De Paul is someone who fits the profile and therefore the Premier League club are looking at him. He could add creativity, flair and goals to Bielsa’s side if the transfer goes through. The 26-year-old bagged seven goals and seven ...
Report: Striker’s agent will hold meeting with Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur in London tomorrow
Arkadiusz Milik’s agent will hold a meeting with Tottenham Hotspur in London tomorrow, according to Calciomercato.it. It has been reported that the Poland international striker’s proposed move to AS Roma from Napoli has fallen through. Tottenham are interested in signing the 26-year-old this summer, and the former Ajax star’s agent will hold talks with the Premier League club in London tomorrow, according to the report in the Italian news outlet. Stats According to WhoScored, Milik made 19 starts and seven substitute appearances in Serie A for Napoli last season, scoring 11 goals in the process. The striker also scored three goals in five Champions League matches for the Italian club in 2019-20, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 season, the Poland international made 27 starts and ...
‘I’ve been told by sources’ – Club legend hints Celtic could move for Leeds United player
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing the Leeds United defender Barry Douglas this summer. According to Celtic legend Frank McAvennie, the Scottish champions are keen on signing the 31-year-old before the transfer window closes. McAvennie said to Football Insider: “I’ve been told by sources about the boy at Leeds, Barry Douglas. Maybe something is happening with that in the background, I do not know. I do not know what the situation is but I have heard that he is a really good player.” Douglas is in the final nine months of his contract and Leeds could look to cash in on him this summer. He’s not at the club and therefore the chance to join Celtic could be tempting for him. The Hoops need to bring in a quality left-back and the 31-year-old should prove to be a useful o...
Report: Player Marcelo Bielsa admires will not join Leeds United
Manchester United winger Daniel James will not join Leeds United in the summer transfer window, according to The Manchester Evening News. It has been reported that Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa is ‘a huge admirer’ of James, but the winger will stay at United, as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considers him part of his plan for the 2020-21 campaign. The Daily Star had earlier reported that Leeds are planning to make a loan move for the 22-year-old winger if United consider him surplus to requirements this season, as covered by Sportslens here. Stats from last season According to WhoScored, James made 26 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Premier League for United last season, and he scored three goals and provided six assists, with the winger having joined the Red Devi...
Report: Leeds United interested in 26-year-old Serie A striker
According to a report in NapoliMagazine, Leeds United are competing with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. NapoliMagazine has relayed comments from journalist Diego De Luca on Radio Kiss Kiss that Tottenham, Newcastle, Fulham and Leeds all are interested in signing the Poland international striker from Napoli in the summer transfer window. Stats According to WhoScored, Milik made 19 starts and seven substitute appearances in Serie A for Napoli last season, scoring 11 goals in the process. The 26-year-old striker also scored three goals in five Champions League matches for the Italian club in 2019-20, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 season, the Poland international made 27 starts and eight substitute appearances in the league for Napoli, s...
Report: Leeds are now ‘ready to move’ for £15m PL winger…Bielsa remains a huge admirer
Leeds United are reportedly ready to make a move for Daniel James in the summer transfer window, but there are a lot of ifs and buts involved in this. According to reports from The Athletic, the Whites are ‘ready to move’ for James but only if Manchester United make him available. Phil Hay of the Athletic has clarified the situation on Twitter as well. they’re more than ready to move on James but they need Man Utd to make him available first. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 22, 2020 would be up for discussion. If it was a loan, Man Utd would probably want an obligation. Leeds still have one more domestic loan to use. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 22, 2020 However, according to Machester Evening News, sources close to the player are skeptical about the move. They expect the winger to re...
Report: Several PL clubs now want £25m Spurs player after being left out of matchday squad
Several Premier League and European clubs are trying to sign Ryan Sessegnon from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window, according to Football London. Spurs have reportedly decided to send the 20-year-old out on loan this summer to continue his development, and the news has generated a lot of attention among clubs in the UK and in Europe. The 20-year-old joined Spurs in 2019 from Fulham for a reported fee of £25m. The versatile left-winger, who can also play as a left-back, has managed 12 appearances for the north London club in all competitions last season. Sessegnon wasn’t included in the squad at St Mary’s in the 5-2 victory against Southampton. Several clubs have enquired about the youngster, and Spurs are ready to let him go out on loan. At left back, the youngster ...
