English Premier League
Report: Leicester City liked with summer move for highly talented Frenchman
Leicester City are interested in signing the Saint Etienne defender Wesley Fofana this summer. Leicester City are interested in St Étienne central defender Wesley Fofana, but no formal bids at this stage, according to sources contacted by Get French Football News. More follows. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) September 3, 2020 The 19 year old is highly rated in France and he could prove to be a solid long term investment for Brendan Rodgers’ side. It will be interesting to see if Leicester City can agree on a deal with the French side for Fofana. The youngster is highly rated at the club and they might not be keen on cashing in on him just yet. Fofana could be the long term replacement for Jonny Evans at Leicester City. The talented young defender has a big future ahead of him and worki...
Report: 25-yr-old defensive midfielder could end up joining Wolves this summer
Wolves are thought to be interested in signing the Sporting midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer. Apparently, the midfielder could be available for a fee of around 15 million euros and Wolves are the most likely destination according to a report from Record (h/t Sportwitness). It will be interesting to see if the Premier League club are willing to pay the asking price for the 25-year-old defensive midfielder this summer. There is no doubt that Nuno could use some depth in his midfield and Palhinha should prove to be a useful option for his side next year. Wolverhampton Wanderers certainly have the finances to pull off the transfer and it remains to be seen how determined they are to sign the player now. The midfielder was on loan at Braga for the last two seasons and he was quite impressiv...
‘What a move this would be’ – Some Villa fans react to the club’s interest in £18m midfielder
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the West ham United winger Grady Diangana. The 19 year old was on loan at West Brom last season and he was hugely impressive for the Baggies in the Championship. The on-loan winger helped West Brom secure promotion to the Premier League and the Baggies are looking to sign him permanently this summer. According to reports, they have already agreed on an £18m deal with the Hammers but Villa have not given up on the chase yet. Fulham are thought to be keen on the player as well and it will be interesting to see if the two clubs can convince Diangana to snub a return to West Brom. The 19 year old needs to join a club where he can play regular first team football and Aston Villa could prove to be a good move for him. Dean Smith needs to add some qual...
Report: £15m player to join Norwich City despite holding Nottingham Forest talks
Ben Gibson is set to join Norwich City from Burnley despite holding talks with Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough, according to The Sun. It has been reported that Middlesbrough and Forest want to sign Gibson from Burnley in the summer transfer window. Boro and the Reds want to sign the 27-year-old defender on a loan deal, while Norwich have made a permanent move for the former Middlesbrough star, according to the report in the British tabloid. The report has added that Gibson spoke to Forest and his former club Middlesbrough, but he is going to Norwich instead. Disappointing Burnley spell Gibson joined Burnley from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2018 for a transfer fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £15 million. Much was expected of the 27-year-old when he arrived a Turf Moor, bu...
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly willing to sell player Pochettino called ‘fantastic’
According to The London Evening Standard, Tottenham Hotspur are willing to sell Paulo Gazzaniga in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Tottenham will listen to offers for Gazzaniga, and that Fulham – who will play in the Premier League next season after winning promotion from the Championship via the playoffs – are interested in signing the 28-year-old goalkeeper, who impessed then Spurs head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who described his progress and development as “fantastic” in Football.London on November 6, 2018. No need for Paulo Gazzaniga at Tottenham Hotspur? Tottenham recently signed Joe Hart on a free transfer following the England international goalkeeper’s departure from Premier League rivals Burnley. Hart will be the back-up to Hugo Lloris next season, which mea...
Transfer round-up: Arsenal close to midfielder signing, Man United table offer for left-back
Manchester United made the headlines yesterday as they secured their first major signing of the ongoing summer transfer window. The Red Devils announced the purchase of midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax. He has put pen-to-paper on a five-year deal with the option for another 12 months. Meanwhile, Aston Villa have also made their first signing of the summer. The west Midlands outfit confirmed the arrival of right-back Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest earlier today. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Stories: Arsenal have already reached an agreement with Real Madrid over re-signing Dani Ceballos on loan. The Spanish midfielder has now arrived in the English capital to complete the necessary formalities. He will, however, have to quarantine f...
Leeds United player admits frustration amid Celtic speculation
Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas has admitted to The Yorkshire Evening Post that lack of playing time “can be frustrating at times” for him, amid reported interest from Celtic. Douglas has said that he has to be ready for action if Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants him to start. The left-back had injury issues last season, and when he recovered his fitness and was available for selection, he could not displace Stuart Dallas from the starting lineup. Dallas is a winger by trade, but the Northern Ireland international has done well at left-back for Leeds. The Daily Mail has reported of interest in the 30-year-old left-back from Celtic, with the report adding that the Hoops have already held talks with Leeds over a transfer for the Scotland international. According to Sky Sports, the ...
Report: Ligue1 striker’s agents offer him to Ancelotti & NUFC as Fulham’s bid is rejected
According to Foot Mercato (via GFFN), Lyon have rejected Fulham’s first bid for Bertrand Traore as they are holding out for £22 million. The Ligue 1 outfit are looking to sell the Burkina Faso international this summer, and his agents have also offered him to Newcastle United, Everton and Crystal Palace. However, the trio are yet to show serious interest in Traore and haven’t made a move for him. Fulham want to bolster their attack after returning to the Premier League, and the former Chelsea forward has the quality and experience they need to hold on to their top-flight status at the end of the 2020-21 campaign and going forward. While Newcastle have also watched him, it remains to be seen if they will make a move. They currently have only Andy Carroll as their fit striker heading into th...
Report: Celtic keen on 26-yr-old versatile attacker who is wanted by Newcastle
Celtic are keen on signing Ryan Fraser this summer. The 26-year-old’s contract with Bournemouth expired earlier this summer and he is a free agent right now. The midfielder has been linked with quite a few Premier League clubs but Celtic are not prepared to give up on the chase just yet as per reports (h/t Daily Record). It will be interesting to see if Neil Lennon can lure the player to Scotland in the coming weeks. Celtic could use some extra creativity in their midfield and Fraser should prove to be a fantastic addition. The former Bournemouth star has proven his quality in the Premier League and he should be able to make an immediate impact in the Scottish Premiership if he moves to Celtic. On a free transfer, it would be a no brainer and Celtic must do everything in their power to con...
Former Tottenham star has urged the club to sign 83-cap int’l this summer
Former Tottenham star Cliff Jones has urged the club to sign Gareth Bale this summer. The 83-cap Welsh international winger has fallen out of favour at the Spanish club and he will need to leave in order to play regular first-team football. Come on @SpursOfficial get @GarethBale11 on a season loan, would suit all concerned. #COYS — Cliff Jones (@Cliff_Jones11) September 2, 2020 It will be interesting to see if Real Madrid decide to cash in on Gareth Bale in the coming weeks. It seems that the player is keen on a move away from Santiago Bernabeu but Real Madrid blocked his exit last season and his future will depend on what they decide. Bale played his best football at Tottenham and a return to England would be ideal for his career right now. He’s a world-class player when on form and ...
Report shares what the problem is as Bielsa stalls on new Leeds deal
According to Argentine news outlet La Nacion, there is a problem with the length of the contract Leeds United are offering head coach Marcelo Bielsa. The Argentine led the Elland Road outfit to Premier League promotion at the end of last season at the second time of asking, helping them return to the English top-flight following a 16-year absence. Leeds want to reward him with an £8 million-a-year deal that will make him the sixth-highest paid boss in the land. They are offering him a two-year deal, but Bielsa prefers to sign for a season as usual. He has signed a one-year deal twice with the Whites, and he isn’t particularly keen to put pen to paper on a two-year contract. While there is no trace of Bielsa on the official Leeds website and in the first photos of the preparation for 2020-2...
Report: Villa want to sell player signed last summer, he’s made 28 appearances
According to L’Équipe (via GFFN), Aston Villa want to sell French right-back Frederic Guilbert this summer following the arrival of Matty Cash. We are delighted to confirm the signing of @mattycash622 from Nottingham Forest. 🤝 Join us in welcoming him to the club!#AVFC — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 3, 2020 The Villa Park outfit splashed £16 million on the Englishman from Championship outfit Nottingham Forest, and are now looking to cash in on the Frenchman. Guilbert joined Villa from Normandy side SM Caen for £4.4 million last summer on a four-year deal, making 28 appearances across all competitions. He ended his debut campaign with two assists, and it appears that manager Dean Smith hasn’t been impressed. The 25-year-old, who can also play at left-back and at centre-back...
