English Premier League
Report: Leeds United player’s mindset amid Celtic interest
Barry Douglas is happy at Leeds United amid interest from Celtic, according to Leeds Live. The Daily Mail recently reported of interest from Celtic in Leeds left-back Douglas. The report stated that the Scottish Premiership giants and the promoted Premier League outfit have held talks over the transfer of the 31-year-old. However, Leeds Live has claimed that the Scotland international is happy at Leeds and is a key member of the the club’s dressing room. Should Barry Douglas stay at Leeds United? Douglas is not guaranteed a place in the Leeds starting lineup, with Stuart Dallas having made that position his own last season. The Northern Ireland international is a winger by trade, but he did well at left-back in the Championship. However, the Premier League is a huge step-up, and head coach...
The Times journo: Newcastle ‘very close’ to securing deal for 11-cap int’l
Newcastle United are looking to make as many as four signings before the start of the new season. The Magpies are reportedly winning the race to sign AFC Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson after Aston Villa have pulled out of the race. The Cherries have accepted a bid from the Magpies, and the player wants to join the Tyneside club as well. Newcastle have also agreed a deal to sign Jamal Lewis from Norwich City. If the reliable journalists are to be believed, the Magpies are close to signing Rogerio from Sassuolo as well. And now, The Times journalist Martin Hardy has claimed that the Magpies are ‘very close’ to securing a deal for Ryan Fraser. The 26-year-old winger is a free agent and he is keen on a move to St James’ Park this summer. Fraser deal ‘very close’. Wilson fee agreed. Lewis a ...
‘All three parties are happy’: Journalist provides exciting Leeds transfer update on two targets
Phil Hay of the Athletic has recently stated that Leeds United are in no hurry to push through the deals for their proposed targets. Marcelo Bielsa has got what he wanted. Leeds have bolstered their defence with the purchase of Robin Koch from Freiburg while they have also added significant quality on the attacking front by signing Rodrigo from Valencia. However, Leeds are looking to add more new players before the start of the new season. According to The Mirror journalist, David Anderson, Leeds are progressing in their bid to sign Josko Gvardiol from Dinamo Zagreb. The Croatia Under-21 defender is a highly talented player, and Leeds are paying a premium fee in the region of £18m to secure his signature. His wages will be low, which probably balances it out in terms of finances....
Transfer round-up: Wolverhampton Wanderers close to defender deal, Chelsea to loan out striker
We are approaching the conclusion of the sixth weekend of the Premier League summer transfer window and all clubs have made at least one signing. Earlier yesterday, the Toffees secured their first purchase of the summer with midfielder Allan making the switch from Serie A side Napoli. The Brazil international has signed a three-year contract with the Toffees and has been reunited with manager Carlo Ancelotti after their time together in Naples. Elsewhere, Wolverhampton Wanderers announced their first major signing as well with teenage forward Fabio Silva joining them on a club-record deal from Porto. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Stories: Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to announce the signing of Lyon defender Fernando Marcal. The Brazilian,...
Fabrizio Romano: Nigeria international star is set to join Fulham
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Nigeria international full-back Ola Aina is set to join Fulham on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Torino. Ola Aina is set to join Fulham on loan with buy option from Torino. Agreement reached and here-we-go 🤝⚪️ @DiMarzio @SkySport #FulhamFC #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2020 The 23-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Serie A giants, leaving Chelsea permanently last summer after a season-long loan in Italy. Fulham are landing a quality defender that brings experience to the table, and it will be interesting to see how he fares at Craven Cottage. Aina played six games for the Blues before joining Hull City on loan for 2017-18, and he has grown in leaps and bounds since. Wh...
Report: Leicester trying to pip West Ham with £30m bid for 27 y/o int’l
Leicester City are looking to bolster their central defence and are reportedly looking to make a move for Burnley defender James Tarkowski. The Foxes have signed just one player so far – right back Timothy Castagne – and Brendan Rodgers is looking to add more depth in his defence. Leicester are set to step up their interest this week in the 27-year-old England international, according to the Star on Sunday (h/t Sky Sports). The Foxes are looking to make a bid in the region of £30m for the defender. However, Leicester could face strong competition from West Ham. The Hammers have already made a £27million bid for Tarkowski, according to reports from The Telegraph. David Moyes’s side are looking prepare to spend the money from Grady Diangana’s controversial sale ...
Keith Downie: Scottish winger has agreed a deal to join Newcastle United
According to Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, Scotland international winger Ryan Fraser has agreed a deal to join Newcastle United, pending a medical which is expected to take place tomorrow. Ryan Fraser has agreed a deal to join Newcastle United, pending a medical which should take place tomorrow. NUFC will have former Bournemouth teammates Fraser & Callum Wilson both in undergoing medicals on the same day 🔳 courtesy of @markmcadamtv #NUFC — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) September 6, 2020 The former Bournemouth star was in Newcastle to have face-to-face talks with Toons boss Steve Bruce on Friday, and he is now set to move to St. James’ Park alongside his former teammate Callum Wilson. Fraser left the Cherries prior to the restart of Premier League action last season, refusing to p...
Report: West Ham want versatile full-back with over 100 EPL appearances
According to the Daily Telegraph, West Ham United are keen on bringing Bournemouth full-back Adam Smith to the London Stadium this summer. Manager David Moyes wants a new right-back following the departures of Pablo Zabaleta and Jeremy Ngakia at the end of last season, and left-back Aaron Cresswell could also do with quality competition. Smith would prefer to continue playing top-flight football after Bournemouth got relegated, and his ability to play as a right-back and left-back has attracted him to West Ham. Moyes is also looking at Brighton and Hove Albion left-back Bernardo, but there is plenty of competition for his signature, with clubs from Germany and Turkey also keen. With over 100 Premier League games for the Cherries over the last four campaigns, Smith, 29, brings the needed ex...
‘Almost done’: Fabrizio Romano delivers exciting Newcastle transfer update
Newcastle United are on a roll here. The Magpies are looking to make a flurry of signings before the start of the new season, and fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Yesterday, Newcastle reached an agreement to sign Norwich City left-back Jamal Lewis. The Magpies have also agreed a deal to sign Callum Wilson from AFC Bournemouth, while Ryan Fraser could join the club as well. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Sassuolo defender Rogerio is close to joining the Magpies as well. Romano claims that the deal is ‘almost done’. Newcastle have snapped him up by paying €14m, and he will join the club soon. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1302478040170143744?s=20 (It seems he has deleted the tweet now) #Newcastle on fire! Magpies are ready to close Jamal #Lewis from #Norwich (...
Report: Hammers looking to pip City to midfielder compared to Patrick Vieira
According to Daily Telegraph, West Ham United are interested in Whyteleafe FC midfielder Courtney Clarke and have sent scouts to run the rule over the non-league teenager. Manchester City’s scouts have also watched the 17-year-old in action, and the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion, Millwall and Charlton have also monitored him. Despite his age, Clarke has been playing regular senior football in the Isthmian League. While the eighth tier of the football pyramid can never be compared to the top-flight, the teenager’s quality continues to attract teams across the Football League. West Ham are looking for cheap players this summer as the coronavirus pandemic has dealt a huge blow on their finances, and they could be looking to make a move for the youngster. Clarke has been compared to a yo...
Report: Leeds want in-demand £6m versatile forward who scored nine goals last season
A host of clubs including Leeds and Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye this summer. According to reports from Belgium outlet Het Laatste Nieuws, as relayed by Walfoot, Leeds, Wolves, Hellas Verona, Standard Liege, and Gent are all interested in signing the 21-year-old versatile midfielder. The report claims that the highly-talented youngster could be available for a figure in the region of €7 million (£6.2m). Liege and Gent are unlikely to meet his asking price, and it remains to be seen whether Leeds and Wolves can lure him to the Premier League. He joined Dutch side Willem II on loan from NEC Nijmegen last summer. The deal was later made permanent in January after his impressive form. Marcelo Bielsa loves to work...
Report: Leeds very close to another summer signing, £17.8 million offer made for target
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Josko Gvardiol. The newly-promoted side have been linked with the young defender for a while now and it seems that they are close to getting the deal over the line. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), the Whites have now submitted a €20m offer for the defender. German outfit RB Leipzig are keen on the player as well but their offer is around €17m. Marcelo Bielsa needs to improve his defensive options this summer and Gvardiol should prove to be a quality long term addition. The youngster is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him and a top-class coach like Marcelo Bielsa could help him fulfil his potential. Leeds United will be hoping to make their mark in the Premier League next season and they have been quite active...
