English Premier League
Report: Mourinho wants £20m-rated rival player, Tottenham set to table offer
Tottenham are looking to sign the Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer. According to Daily Mail, Jose Mourinho’s side are set to submit an offer for the defender in the coming weeks. Maitland-Niles is surplus to requirements at Arsenal And he could replace Serge Aurier at Tottenham. The defender made just 20 Premier League appearances for the Gunners this past season and he needs to play more often. The former PSG defender has been linked with a move to AC Milan this summer. The report claims that Arsenal are willing to sell the full-back for a fee of around £20m and it will be interesting to see if Tottenham are prepared to pay that kind of money for Maitland-Niles. The two clubs are bitter rivals and it won’t be easy securing an agreement. The last transfer between the two...
Leeds United reportedly want to sign ‘extraordinary footballer’ soon
Leeds United are interested in signing Rodrigo from Valencia in the summer transfer window, according to Gianlucadimarzio.com. It has been reported that Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to wrap up the signing of the 29-year-old Spain international before the Whites’ opening Premier League game of the season against Liverpool on September 12. Leeds United need a striker Leeds have won automatic promotion to the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign, and the Whites need to bring in a new striker. Patrick Bamford is the only senior striker in the current Whites’ squad, and although the former Nottingham Forest and Chelsea player is good and has scored important goals for the West Yorkshire club, he needs competition. Will Rodrigo make Leeds United better? Rodrigo is a very good and exp...
Report: Player’s stance amid Leeds United interest
Rangers winger Ryan Kent is happy at Ibrox amid interest from Leeds United, according to The Daily Record. It has been reported that Kent is happy at Rangers and enjoys living in Glasgow, with the Ibrox club’s manager Steven Gerrard reluctant to sell him. The Sun recently reported that Leeds are planning to make a £10 million offer for the 23-year-old former Liverpool winger. Rangers stay Kent is a very good winger who is an important player for Rangers, and it would make sense for the Englishman to stay at Ibrox. The youngster did well during his loan spell at Rangers from Liverpool during the 2018-19 campaign, but last season, following a permanent move from the Premier League champions, he could have done better. Kent has a lot to give to Rangers, and manager Gerrard will need him to st...
Club owner suggests Leeds United should bid for his player
Peterborough United co-owner Darragh MacAnthony has said on Twitter that Leeds United should be in the running to sign Ivan Toney. MacAnthony has said that Leeds, who are preparing for their first season back in the Premier League after 16 years, are not in for the former Newcastle United striker. The 24-year-old is a player in demand, with The Daily Record reporting earlier this month that Celtic, Queens Park Rangers and Brighton and Hove Albion are interested in the striker. Toney himself told Sky Sports this week that he wants a new challenge, adding that he would like to play in the Premier League. No Tom but should be 😀. Have a great season pal https://t.co/z0hs3nXajU — Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) August 20, 2020 Should Leeds United make a move for Ivan Toney? Toney is one o...
‘Got to be fake news’ – Richard Keys mocks Newcastle-linked manager after report emerges
Life in China hasn’t been all that rosy for former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez. The Spaniard left the Magpies last summer to join Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang, but the current campaign hasn’t gone well, with the side bottom of group A following five defeats in a row. Benitez’s side are yet to win a game since the new season began five months after it was scheduled to start, drawing twice. The Chinese top-flight league has been divided into two groups to prevent infections, but Dalian Yifang would still sit just one place off the bottom if they were combined. Benitez has only won just seven of 22 games since becoming the side’s manager last July, and beIN Sports man Richard Keys can’t help but mock the former Newcastle boss after hearing of his struggles: I don’t believ...
Report: West Ham keen on 27-yr-old defender who is one of David Moyes’s priorities
West Ham United are interested in signing the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley this summer. According to reports (via Sportwitness), the 27-year-old would fancy a return to London. Apparently, his family lived in London when he used to play for Genk. The report adds that Colley is one of David Moyes’s transfer priorities this summer and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers can agree on a deal with the Italian club. Colley has done well in the Italian League and he has the ability to succeed in the Premier League as well. It is evident that West Ham need to improve their defensive options and the signing of Colley would certainly help them. The 27-year-old could partner Issa Diop at the back next season. The defender’s current contract expires in 2022 and it will be interesting to see...
Report: Everton have made approach to sign in-demand Leeds target
According to reports from TeamTalk, Everton are showing keen interest in signing Hull City striker James Scott in the summer transfer window. In fact, the Toffees have made a formal approach asking about a potential deal for the young striker. A host of clubs are interested in signing the youngster including the likes of Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Newcastle United. The report claims that Everton have made the first contact about a move. However, they are likely to face competition from the aforementioned clubs. Hull City are desperate to keep hold of the 19-year-old striker. They paid £1.5million to sign him in January, but they may struggle to keep hold of him following their relegation. It is highly likely that Scott would be added to Everton’s Under-23 set-up. The young...
14 goals & 8 assists last season: 22-yr-old a top target for David Moyes and West Ham
West Ham remain keen on signing the QPR youngster Eberechi Eze. As per Evening Standard, the 22-year-old forward is one of Moyes’ top targets this summer. The talented attacker has made a name for himself with his performances in the Championship and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers can bring him to the Premier League this summer. Eze would add pace, goals and flair to David Moyes’s attack next season. The 22-year-old picked up 14 goals and 8 assists this past season. Furthermore, he is quite young and he’s only going to get better with experience and coaching. His transfer could prove to be a superb long term addition to the West ham squad. West Ham need to improve their attacking options this summer and it will be interesting to see if they decide to bring in a striker as wel...
Report: Everton offer for midfielder has been accepted, deal could be done this week
Everton are closing in on the signing of the Napoli midfielder Allan this summer. According to the Tuttosport from Italy (via Sportwitness), Napoli have accepted an offer of around €30 million for the midfielder and the two clubs are now working on the nature of the add ons. The report also claim that the transfer could be completed within this week. Allan has been linked with Everton for a while now and the Toffees will be looking to get the deal done quickly. The Brazilian midfielder has worked with Carlo Ancelotti before and he could be a key player for Everton next season. Everton need an experienced midfielder who can control the game and provide some defensive cover to their back four. Allan would be an ideal signing for them. The 29-year-old knows Ancelotti’s style of play and he wo...
Report: Leeds United submit £25m bid for Bielsa’s number one target
Leeds United have made a third bid to sign the Brighton defender Ben white this summer. The Whites have already failed with two previous offers to sign the 22 year old and it will be interesting to see how Brighton react to their third offer. The first two bids from Leeds United were in the region of £18.5m and £22m According to Sky Sports, Ben White is the number one target for Marcelo Bielsa this summer. White was on loan at Leeds United last season and he was a key player for them. The 22 year old formed a vital partnership with Liam Cooper and helped Leeds United win the championship. Leeds United managed to keep 22 clean sheets last season with him at the back. It is no surprise that they want to sign Ben white permanently this summer. The new offer from Leeds is thought to be in...
Report: Aston Villa make approach for 27-yr-old winger, face competition from Leicester
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Marseille winger Florian Thauvin this summer. The 27 year old spent most of the last season recovering from an injury and he will be determined to get back to his best next season. According to TMW, Leicester City and Atalanta are keen on signing the winger as well. The two Premier League sides have made an approach as well. However, Thauvin prefers to play in the Champions League and therefore the Italian side will have an advantage. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa or Leicester City can persuade him to return to the Premier League this summer. Thauvin has played in England with Newcastle before but it was a forgettable spell for him. Marseille value the player at €15 million and his suitors should be able to afford that easily. The 27...
Report: Leeds have held talks with PL giants regarding 24-yr-old target
Leeds United are looking at the Arsenal defender Rob Holding this summer. According to Football Insider, the 24 year old defender will be made available for transfer and Leeds have already held preliminary talks with the Gunners regarding a move. Ben White is thought to be the priority target for Marcelo Bielsa but Leeds have been unsuccessful in persuading Brighton to sell the player to them. It seems that Rob Holding will be an alternative to White this summer. Although Holding is not as talented as Ben White, he could prove to be a decent addition to Leeds’ defense. Marcelo Bielsa could help him improve as a player. Holding needs to leave Arsenal for his own good and a move to Leeds United could be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the ...
