English Premier League
Report: Aston Villa discussing the possibility of signing £20m midfielder wanted by Crystal Palace
Aston Villa are thought to be discussing the possibility of signing Marko Grujic from Liverpool. The player was on loan at Hertha Berlin last year and he has been quite impressive with his performances. According to reports (h/t Birmingham Mail), Villa are looking to sign the 24-year-old midfielder but his asking price could be an issue. Grujic is valued at £20m. Furthermore, Aston Villa are not the only English club looking to sign the box-to-box midfielder this summer. Crystal Palace have made contact with his agent as well. If Villa managed to convince Liverpool to lower their demands, Grujic would be a solid long-term signing for them. He would add power, presence and defensive cover to their midfield. Grujic could be the ideal partner for McGinn and Luiz next season. Dean Smith’s...
Arsenal favourites to sign 22-year-old star for an initial £23.4m – Gianluca di Marzio
Arsenal are currently ahead of Napoli and Manchester United in the race to sign Gabriel Magalhaes, Gianluca di Marzio reports. The north London side have been heavily fancied to sign the centre-back this month, but Gianluca di Marzio recently claimed that United had made a late approach for the player. However, it still appears that the Gunners are leading the pursuit of the 22-year-old and a deal for his transfer could be finalised in the next 24 hours. Mikel Arteta’s side have already matched Napoli’s bid of £23.4m plus £3.6m in add-ons and they have made an intriguing contract offer to the player. Hence, they are leading the race to sign him ahead of Napoli, who need to sell Kalidou Koulibaly first to afford the deal while United are yet to offer a better financial package. Ar...
Gary Lineker thinks one Barcelona player would transform Manchester City
Gary Lineker has told talkSPORT that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi would be a brilliant signing for Manchester City. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona striker has raved about Messi, and he believes that if the Argentina international came to the Etihad Stadium, then he would make City hugely popular around the world. Barcelona are going through a change at the moment, with Ronald Koeman having been appointed as the new head coach the Spanish giants. Messi is out of contract at the European powerhouse at the end of next season, and it remains to be seen if the 33-year-old signs a new deal. Barca did not win La Liga this past season and were humiliated by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Messi worked with City manager Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, and Line...
Sky Sports reporter confirms Newcastle are keen on signing 22-yr-old Spurs target
Newcastle are thought to be interested in signing the Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles. The player has been linked with a move to Tottenham and Wolves as well and it will be interesting to see where he ends up this summer. #wwfc interested in Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos, who knocked them out of Europa Lg. But Wolves could only afford him (and probably only pursue) if a big offer came in for Adama Traore. Would cost £40m. Wolves also keen on #afc Ainsley Maitland-Niles, as are #nufc and others. — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) August 21, 2020 The 22-year-old can play as a full-back or as a winger and his versatility will be an added bonus for Steve Bruce’s side. Newcastle could use a right-sided full-back with some attacking qualities and Maitland-Niles would be a superb signing for t...
Newcastle close in on versatile ace, Sunderland legend reacts: ‘A good solid signing’
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer. The 28-year-old midfielder could soon be announced as a Newcastle player and former Sunderland star Kevin Phillips thinks it could prove to be a superb signing for the Magpies. The Sunderland legend has worked with Hendrick before and he claims that the former Burnley ace will chip in with consistent performances week in week out. Speaking to Football Insider, Phillips said: “I know Jeff well, worked with him for two or three seasons at Derby. He’s a good lad, he’s gone on and developed well. That’s a good solid signing. You know what you’re going to get out of Jeff week in and week out. You’ll get an eight of 10 performance. He’ll chip in with the odd goal, and like I say, he’s a good lad as well. ...
Report claims Leeds United have made an enquiry for versatile Serie A attacker
Leeds United are interested in signing the AC Milan striker are Rafael Leao this summer. The attacker hasn’t been a regular starter for the Italian side this past season and a move to Leeds United could allow him to play week in week out. The 21-year-old scored six goals for Milan in 12 Serie A starts this past season. Leao is highly talented and a manager like Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop into a Premier League star. As per Football Insider, the newly-promoted Premier League side have already made enquiries for the attacker. However, the Italian giants have signed the player last summer and they are unlikely to let him leave so soon. He is likely to improve with experience and coaching. Leao could be leading AC Milan’s attack in the near future. It will be interesting to see ...
Report: Rangers keen on 26-yr-old PL ace, but face competition from West Ham
Rangers and West Ham United are thought to be keeping tabs on the Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram. As per reports (via Daily Record), the 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract and it is no clear whether he will sign an extension. The defensive midfielder had a very good season in the Premier League last year and he could prove to be a sensational addition for the Hammers as well as the Scottish giants. It will be interesting to see if Rangers come forward with an offer for the player in the coming weeks. Lundstram would be a major upgrade on Rangers’ current midfield options. Steven Gerrard needs to add more steel and defensive cover to his midfield and the Sheffield United star would be the ideal signing for him. As for West Ham, David Moyes needs to bring in a long ...
Report: Leeds have tabled an offer for winger once linked with £85m Chelsea move
According to French journalist Manu Lonjon, Leeds United have just made an offer for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. Leeds vient de faire une offre pour Léon Bailey ( Leverkusen) — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) August 21, 2020 The Jamaican is a wanted man in the English Premier League, and The Express claimed back in March that Chelsea were ready to spend £85 million on Bailey’s signature this summer, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal also linked. That price has definitely dropped due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it appears that Leeds are willing to make him their club-record signing. Sky Sports recently claimed that the Bundesliga side could be willing to do business for between £20 million to £30 million. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are looking to mak...
Guillem Balague says player ‘would be more than happy’ to play for Leeds
Well-known Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague has given his take on speculation that Leeds United are interested in signing Rodrigo from Valencia. According to Gianlucadimarzio.com. Leeds want to sign Spain international Rodrigo from La Liga outfit Valencia. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to wrap up the signing of the 29-year-old – who can play as a striker or as a winger before the Whites’ opening Premier League game of the season against Liverpool on September 12. Balague, who works for BBC Sport and is a well-known Spanish football expert, believes that Rodrigo would be a good signing for Leeds. What a proposition (Valencia’s) Rodrigo/Leeds as reported! The player would be more than happy to play for Bielsa and for a club like #LUFC. Fast, goalscorer, hard worker without...
Report: Wolves could secure agreement to sign 28-yr-old Jorge Mendes client soon
Wolves remain keen on signing the Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam this summer. The player is expected to be made available for transfer and this season you Jorge Mendes wants to bring the player to the Premier League club. According to Calciomercato, the Premier League club could secure an agreement to sign the defender soon. There is no doubt that Wolves need to bring in a new full back after Jonny’s injury and Ghoulam would be a superb addition. Prior to his injury problems, the 28 year old was a key player for Napoli and he has the talent to succeed in the Premier League as well. Wolves have a fantastic midfield and attack at their disposal and if they can improve their defence this summer, they could really challenge for a top four place next season. Nuno’s men conceded quite a few goal...
‘A real live wire’, ‘Would be amazing’ – Some Leeds fans react to Bielsa’s interest in La Liga ace
Leeds United are interested in signing the Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno this summer. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Marcelo Bielsa wants to sign the Spaniard before the Premier League season begins. Leeds will take on Liverpool in their season opener and it will be interesting to see if Rodrigo is signed in time to lead the line against the Champions. The Spaniard has done well in La Liga over the years and he could prove to be a decent addition to the Leeds attack. Apart from scoring goals, Rodrigo is an impressive creator as well. He will help create chances for his teammates next season. Despite missing a few games through injury, Rodrigo managed to score seven goals and pick up eleven assists for Valencia last season. His numbers are likely to improve when he is playing for a bett...
Report: Dean Smith keen on goal machine, Aston Villa set to submit an £18m offer
Aston Villa are expected to submit an offer for the Brentford striker Ollie Watkins. According to Daily Mail, the player would be keen on a reunion with Dean Smith this summer. The Aston Villa manager has worked with Watkins at Brentford before and he wants to bring the player to Villa Park. Watkins had a fantastic season in the Championship last year and he could prove to be a superb addition to Aston Villa’s attack. Villa struggled to score goals last season and they need a proven goal scorer leading the line next season. It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a fee with Brentford for the 24-year-old striker. Watkins scored 26 goals last year and he would be an improvement on the likes of Davis and Samatta. As per the reports, Aston Villa are set to offer around £18m for the ...
