English Premier League
Report: Scott Parker & Crystal Palace looking to sign West Ham midfielder
According to The Daily Telegraph, Fulham and Crystal Palace both have West Ham United midfielder Josh Cullen on their radars as they look to strengthen their squads this summer. The Republic of Ireland international has just a year left on his current contract at the London Stadium and will be available for a low fee. Cullen is not in manager David Moyes’ plans going forward, and could be willing to move to their city rivals in order to start playing Premier League football. The 24-year-old spent last season on loan in the Championship with Charlton Athletic after helping them win promotion the year before, featuring in 34 league games and scoring once and assisting twice. Fulham clearly was impressed with his performances and are looking to add the necessary quality to their midfield foll...
‘Fairly strong links’: Phil Hay claims Leeds have had an eye on 35-cap int’l this window
Leeds United signed two players yesterday including the club-record signing of Rodrigo, who joined from Valencia for a fee in the region of £27m. Earlier today, Fabrizio Romano of the Guardian has claimed that Leeds are looking to sign Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese this summer, and the Whites could break their transfer record once more. In fact, Phil Hay of the Athletic has claimed that Leeds haven’t denied interest in the 26-year-old attacking midfielder, which shows they are in talks over securing a potential deal for him. Hay has also claimed that Marcelo Bielsa has scouted the Italian market this summer, and Leeds have had an eye on Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi early in the transfer window. Leeds have had an eye on the Italian market. Fairly strong links to Roma midfielder Alessa...
Transfer round-up: Arsenal favourites to sign Brazilian attacker, Wolverhampton Wanderers to end midfielder interest
We are approaching the conclusion of the fifth week of the Premier League summer transfer window. Earlier today, Tottenham Hotspur made their third major signing of the summer with Matt Doherty arriving from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Republic of Ireland international ended his decade-long association with the Wolves to join Jose Mourinho’s side on a four-year contract. Let’s have a look at the top transfer rumours at the moment. Top Transfer Rumours: Arsenal are understood to be planning a double raid on Championship side Brentford. The Gunners have identified goalkeeper David Raya as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez while they are aiming to strengthen the wide attacking department with the purchase of Said Benrahma (90min). Meanwhile, the Gunners are considered favourites ...
Report: Leeds have cooled their interest in £25m player…he could be off to Arsenal
After securing the signing of Rodrigo from Valencia on a club-record transfer fee, Leeds United are looking to make another stellar signing this summer. According to The Mirror journalist, David Anderson, Leeds are in talks to sign Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul from Udinese. The Whites have been heavily linked with a move for Said Benrahma of Brentford this summer, but it seems they have cooled their interest in the 25-year-old. Leeds in talks with Udinese over signing Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul. Marcelo Bielsa wants more goals from midfield and Leeds have turned to Rodrigo after cooling their interest in Said Benrahma. #LUFC — David Anderson (@MirrorAnderson) August 30, 2020 Benrahma was superb for Brentford last season in the Championship where he scored 17 goa...
Report: Man Utd looking to pip Liverpool to Spaniard, Rooney admires him
According to Norwegian journalist Fredrik A. N. Filtvedt, Manchester United have entered the race for the signature of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Re: Thiago Well connected Norwegian journalist reporting that Man UTD are in for Thiago as well. Fredrik has had a big “hit-rate” on Manchester United – news. The two old rivals battling for Thiago. And CEO at Bayern expect an offer the coming days. This could be an BIG week https://t.co/05oKgj2qWy — Jan Aage Fjortoft 🏳️🌈 🇳🇴 (@JanAageFjortoft) August 30, 2020 The Spanish international wants to move to the Premier League this summer and isn’t short of suitors, with Liverpool and Manchester City also keen. Bayern are ready to sell Thiago for £27 million and are aware he wants to leave d...
Fabrizio Romano: Leeds in talks to sign £18m centre-back
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Leeds United are in talks with Dinamo Zagreb to sign centre-back Josko Gvardiol. Leeds are in talks with Dinamo Zagreb to sign Josko Gvardiol. Price tag around €20m for the Croatian centre back. Another important target after signing Koch and Rodrigo – still working with Udinese to find an agreement for Rodrigo de Paul. 🔵 #LUFC #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2020 The Croatian is valued at around £18 million, and Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa would love to get the deal over the line as quick as possible in preparations for the Premier League opener against Liverpool. Leeds want to bolster their defence line after Brighton and Hove Albion refused to permanently part ways with Ben White following his successfu...
Report: Wolves have identified versatile 23-yr-old as Doherty’s replacement
Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to sign Aurelio Buta this summer. As per the Express, the Premier League club have sold Matt Doherty to Tottenham and Buta has been identified as his replacement. It will be interesting to see if Wolves can agree on a fee for the versatile defender in the coming weeks. Nuno needs to add more depth to his defence and the likes of Buta could prove to be a good investment. The 23-year-old Antwerp defender can play on either side of the defence and his versatility will be an added bonus for Wolves if they manage to sign him. Wolves need to sign a quality centre back as well before the Premier League season starts. Conor Coady and Willy Boly are the only reliable defenders at the club and Wolves will have to improve in that position if they want to challenge ...
Report: Newcastle keen on 24-yr-old winger, but face competition from Crystal Palace
Newcastle United are interested in signing the Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe as per Sunday Mirror (30/8; page 67). Crystal Palace are keen on the player as well. The 24-year-old has struggled to prove himself with the Cherries ever since he joined them. Ibe is not a key player for Bournemouth anymore and he needs to move on in order to play regular first-team football. The winger made just 78 Premier League appearances in his last four Seasons with Bournemouth and he played just twice in the League for them last season. The former Liverpool youngster joined Bournemouth with a lot of expectations but his development has stalled since then. It will be interesting to see if a move to Newcastle helps him resurrect his career. There is no doubt that Newcastle could use some pace and flair in th...
Report: 23-yr-old star informs teammates he is heading to Man Utd this summer
Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek is closing in on a move to Manchester United. The 23-year-old midfielder has been linked with a move to the Red Devils for a while now. According to a report from Diario Sport, the midfielder has now informed his teammates that he is heading to Old Trafford. It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can finalise his signing before the new Premier League season begins. Donny van de Beek is a top-class talent and he has been linked with the likes of Tottenham and Barcelona as well. If Manchester United manage to sign him for a reasonable fee this summer it could prove to be a superb long term investment for them. The 23-year-old could form a quality partnership with Pogba and Fernandes next season and the trio should complement each other in terms o...
Rooney sends warning to Rice after Leeds star earns England call-up
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips earned his first England call-up last week following an impressive campaign in the English Championship last term. The 24-year-old played a huge role as Marcelo Bielsa’s side secured top-flight promotion following a 16-year absence, and he could make his Three Lions debut in next month’s UEFA Nations League group stage matches against Iceland and Denmark. At the moment, Phillips has the likes of West Ham United’s Declan Rice ahead of him in manager Gareth Southgate’s pecking order, but Wayne Rooney has sent a warning to the 21-year-old following the Leeds star’s call-up. “The biggest gap England have is in the middle — after Jordan Henderson, who is recovering from injury, they have no other established, top-class midfielder. It is the position where...
Report: Lennon keen to sign Leeds star for Celtic, talks held already
Neil Lennon has signed three players already this summer, but it seems he is looking for more additions. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Celtic are looking to sign Leeds United defender Barry Douglas this summer. In fact, the Scottish champions have held talks over a possible deal for the 30-year-old left-back. Celtic are looking to sign a left-back. They are seeking a replacement for Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, who broke quarantine rules. The Bhoys have earmarked Douglas as a potential option but doubts remain about whether they would be able to lure him to Parkhead. The Scotland international is an important player for Marcelo Bielsa, although he struggled with injuries at Elland Road last season. Douglas would not want to miss this golden opportunity to play in the Premier League w...
Done deal: Journalist claims Newcastle have secured deal for 24 y/o Leeds target
According to reliable journalist and transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, Newcastle have secured a deal to sign Rob Holding from Arsenal this summer. Without big investment in the side following a failed takeover bid, the Magpies are relying mainly on loan deals and free transfers. In this case, they have secured a loan deal for the Arsenal defender who has become surplus to requirements at the London club. Schira claims that the deal will be completed and made official once Arsenal confirm the signing of Gabriel from Lille. Done deal! Rob #Holding to #Newcastle from #Arsenal on loan. The deal will be complete and official after #GabrielMagalhaes announce. #transfers #NUFC #AFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) August 30, 2020 According to reports from The Athletic, the loan deal will not have...
