English Premier League
Sevilla chief Monchi reveals transfer stance on Chelsea target Jules Kounde – report
Sevilla sporting director Monchi has revealed the club’s stance on Jules Kounde amid the transfer interest from Chelsea. The Blues have identified the Frenchman as their prime centre-back target, but it appears that a deal is unlikely at the moment. The club made an opening bid of around €55 million last week, but it fell short of Sevilla’s reported valuation between €65-70m. Monchi has now revealed that the club will no longer negotiate. The Blues must trigger the €80m release clause to sign Kounde today. He said in his deadline-day press conference: “The only offer from Chelsea for Kounde was last Wednesday for an amount we didn’t like.” “It was not enough for us. We responded with a counter-offer which had a deadline of Friday, to allow us to be able to sign a replacement...
‘One to watch’ – Phil Hay claims three Leeds players could leave today
Leeds United could offload a few players on transfer deadline day. The Athletic’s Phil Hay has claimed that Robbie Gotts is likely to leave the club on a permanent deal. Oldham Athletic, Barrow and Motherwell are interested in signing him. Jordan Stevens is also set to leave the club. The 21-year-old midfielder is joining Barrow on loan. Jordan Stevens joining Barrow on loan. @TheAthleticUK #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 31, 2021 Hay has also claimed that Helder Costa is another player who could leave on the deadline day, with Valencia keen to secure his signature. The Portuguese winger is likely to fall down the pecking order at Elland Road with the imminent arrival of Daniel James from Manchester United. one to watch. I mentioned a while back that Valencia like him. — Phil Hay (@Phi...
Newcastle United: A club on the verge of civil war
Newcastle United are in trouble. 25 minutes into the second home game of the new season saw fans turn on the players and the manager. It isn’t a surprise and has been coming for two years. A fractured, divided football club embroiled in a civil war will not maximise its strengths, one of which is the home crowd roaring the team on. A takeover by a Saudi Arabian owner would have made Newcastle a mighty powerhouse. However, it has not gone through, so Mike Ashley – who has spent the last 14 years antagonising, upsetting and frustrating fans – remains firmly in place. Only one player, midfielder Joe Willock, has been signed this summer and the core of the squad is the same one that has battled against relegation for the last four seasons. The appointment of Steve Bruce in 2019 was met wi...
Wolves eye move for 23-year-old ace after missing out on £35m target – Journalist
Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to sign a defender on the final day of the summer transfer window. Lille defender Sven Botman has been heavily linked with a move, but it seems the Dutchman won’t be joining Wolves. According to Fabrizio Romano, Wolves had a bid rejected for Botman earlier this week. Sky Sports reported that Wolves and Sevilla are still in talks to sign the 21-year-old top-class defender, but it seems that may not be the case. The Athletic claimed yesterday that Wolves failed to meet Lille’s £35 million asking price for Botman. Wolverhampton had a bid refused for Sven Botman 3 days ago… and now the deal with Lille is completely OFF. Wolves are now also targeting Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham as one of the options. 👀🐺 #Wolves #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@...
Journalist claims £15m star will undergo his medical this morning after Crystal Palace agree deal
Crystal Palace are expected to complete the signing of Odsonne Edouard today, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The Eagles were in the market to sign a striker this summer and initially targeted Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal. The two clubs were poles apart in the valuation of the player, and although Arsenal reduced their asking price to £15 million, Palace felt it was still over the top. They swiftly turned their attention towards Edouard, who is now all set to leave Celtic today. The Frenchman has been their best player in recent seasons, but the Bhoys are looking to cash in with his contract coming to an end next summer. Romano has claimed that it’s a ‘done deal’ scenario and that personal terms have been agreed. The player will undergo his medical this morning. Odsonne Edou...
Euro giants have agreed a ‘bombshell’ deal to sign £90k-per-week Everton star – report
James Rodriguez is edging closer to leaving Everton this summer. The Colombian international hasn’t played a single game this season and is now set to leave without getting the opportunity to play in front of a fully-packed Goodison Park. The 30-year-old joined last season from Real Madrid. He made 26 appearances in all competitions, scoring six goals. We recently covered a report that Everton are considering making a move for Luis Diaz from Porto in a deal that would see Rodriguez moving the other way on loan. However, talks of such a potential deal appear to have stalled, with Fabrizio Romano claiming that the Toffees are yet to reach an agreement for the 24-year-old winger. Present scenario AC Milan are leading the race to sign Rodriguez. According to ESPN journalist Vit...
Everton hoping to sign 82-cap international on a two-year deal before tomorrow’s deadline
Everton are hoping to sign Salomon Rondon before the transfer window closes on Tuesday. According to Liverpool Echo, Rafael Benitez is keen on a reunion with the Venezuelan striker having worked with him at Newcastle United in the past. The Toffees have been linked with a move for the Porto winger Luis Diaz as well but a move for the Colombian has not materialised yet. It is no secret that Everton will have to add more quality and depth to their attacking unit and Rondon could prove to be a quality short term option for them. The 31-year-old Venezuelan striker has played in the Premier League before with Newcastle and West Bromwich Albion. The player knows English football well and he should be able to make an immediate impact at Goodison Park. Currently, the Toffees are overly relian...
Everton and West Ham in the race to sign 24-yr-old attacker who will cost £17m
Everton and West Ham United have all been linked with a move for the Sassuolo winger Jeremie Boga. According to Footmercato via GFFN, the 24-year-old is valued at €20 million and the two Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on his situation. The likes of West Ham and Everton could certainly use more quality in the wide areas and Boga could prove to be a useful addition for them. The former Chelsea winger has improved massively since his move to Sassuolo and he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League. Boga barely had an opportunity to showcase his potential at Stamford Bridge and the player will probably feel that he has unfinished business in England. The winger is yet to reach his peak and a reported €20 million asking price could look like a bargain if he manages to adapt to th...
‘Been told’: Reliable journalist delivers big Leeds transfer claim ahead of tomorrow’s D-day
Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano has delivered a big transfer update on Daniel James, and Leeds United fans will love it. Throughout the day, we have covered multiple updates on James’ evolving transfer situation, and as the day progressed it became increasingly clear that Leeds are leading the race for the signature of the 23-year-old winger. James, who nearly joined Leeds back in the January window of 2019, is expected to drop down the pecking order at Old Trafford following the arrivals of Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Telegraph reported that the Whites have agreed a deal of around £30 million for James. However, Football Insider claimed in the evening that Everton have made a late entry in the race and the Toffees are looking to hijack the deal. An except from the report r...
Leeds expected to sell in-demand ‘dynamic’ midfielder by tomorrow night – report
Leeds United midfielder Robbie Gotts is expected to leave the club before tomorrow’s deadline, according to reports from Leeds Live. The report claims that the 21-year-old is set to clinch a permanent move away from Elland Road, and his time at the club appears to be over. He joined the Whites academy as a child and made three senior appearances for the club, including a famous debut at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup. He has lots of options at the moment, and a potential switch to League Two with Barrow or Oldham Athletic is on the cards. A move to Scottish Premiership with Motherwell could also attract him. Marcelo Bielsa has always spoken highly about Gotts. He heaped praise on the youngster last year, but the player has not established himself in the first team. Gott...
Crystal Palace have opened talks to sign in-demand £25m Leeds target – report
Crystal Palace have opened talks to sign Jeremie Boga from Sassuolo, according to reports from Sky Italia (h/t Daily Record). Earlier today FootMercato (h/t Get French Football) have claimed that the likes of West Ham and Everton are also keen to sign the former Chelsea winger The 24-year-old is also wanted to Leeds United this summer, but it seems Crystal Palace have initiated talks to sign him. Since joining the Italian club from Chelsea, Boga has made 92 appearances for the club scoring 18 goals and providing eight assists. Boga has asked to leave Sassuolo, according to the Serie A outfit’s chief executive Giovanni Carnevali. The Italian club are expected to demand a fee of around £25 million for him. Leeds unlikely to sign – SL View The Daily Ma...
Manchester United reveal stance on Jesse Lingard amid West Ham interest – report
Manchester United are happy to keep Jesse Lingard amid speculation linking him with a move to West Ham United, Sky Sports reports. The attacker had an excellent loan stint at the Hammers earlier this year, bagging nine goals and five assists from 16 appearances. He has since been linked with a permanent return to the London outfit. It was recently claimed that they could make a £15 million bid. Lingard has entered the final year of his Red Devils deal, but it is reported that the club are happy for him to stay and fight for his place. Sportslens view: Lingard made a huge impact for the Hammers during the back end of last season as they qualified for the Europa League group stage. The club have since explored a permanent deal for the 28-year-old, but they have been put off by the repor...
