English Premier League
Jose Mourinho could bring £60,000-a-week Chelsea star to Roma after Tammy Abraham – report
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is one of the midfield targets for Roma boss Jose Mourinho, Corriere dello Sport reports. The Giallorossi have been busy during this summer’s transfer window with six signings for a combined fee of around €98 million. The most expensive of those was Tammy Abraham from Chelsea. He made a huge impression on his debut with two assists. It is now reported that Mourinho could be eyeing another player from his former club. Loftus-Cheek is under consideration. Borussia Monchengladbach’s Denis Zakaria is the priority midfield target, but he is proving costly with his contract expiring next summer. Roma are prepared to pay between €10-15m for the Swiss, but Monchengladbach are reluctant to sell him for less than €20m. Sportslens view: Loftus-Cheek spent th...
Report: Aston Villa now intent on signing £45m superstar in the making
Aston Villa are now determined to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to Tuttosport. Villa boss Dean Smith has already been a very busy man in the transfer market. Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young have all been brought to Villa Park and Jack Grealish left for Manchester City. However, it seems as though Villa are far from done. Smith seems to be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Villa Park. Aston Villa determined to sign McKennie The 22-year-old is on the Villans’ radar, according to Tuttosport. In fact, it is suggested that the Midlands outfit are now ‘determined’ to sign him. Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace also want to sign the United States international. So Villa will certainly not have things all their own way. Wha...
Liverpool and Tottenham need to pay €50m for winger who starred at Euros – report
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will need to pay at least €50 million to convince Rennes to sell Jeremy Doku this month, Jeunes Footeux reports. The 19-year-old joined the Ligue 1 club from Anderlecht for €26m last summer but had a disappointing debut season with just two goals and four assists from 37 outings. However, he made a huge impression for Belgium at the European Championships. He bagged just one assist from two games but was the Red Devils’ main attacking threat. It is now reported that Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo is an admirer of the wide attacker, and the north London club could consider a late approach to sign him. Liverpool have also been keeping tabs on his situation. With the transfer window closing in a week, it is claimed that it would take at least €50...
Wolves interested in signing 24-year-old international star valued at €20m – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car, Sky Sports reports. The Midlands outfit have made five signings this summer. Yerson Mosquera was signed from Atletico Nacional to bolster the heart of the defence. Wolves boss Bruno Lage recently said that he needs more quality in the squad, and it is now reported that they are interested in landing Caleta-Car. Marseille need to balance their books to offset the losses due to COVID-19, and they are willing to sell the Croatian for a fee of around €20 million. However, Wolves face an uphill task of convincing him to join them. He wants to continue playing in European competitions if he leaves Marseille. Wolves will intensify their pursuit of the centre-back if they receive any encouragement or chan...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals whether Manchester United will make more signings
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an update on the club’s transfer plans for the final days of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have made two marquee signings in centre-back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho for a combined fee of around £112.5 million. There have been suggestions that the club could attempt to sign a new midfielder, but Solskjaer has hinted that there may not be much activity before the deadline. However, speaking to VG’s Arilas Ould-Saada, Solskjaer did not dismiss the prospect of another new signing but said he is happy with the business done this summer. He said: “I don’t think much is going to happen. If something happens, it is a bonus. “You never know what happens in the world of football. But we’ve had a very good window...
Man Utd, Liverpool and co. find out their fixtures for the Carabao Cup third round
The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup has been completed. The second round brought about a number of big results. Aston Villa, Norwich City, and Arsenal all hit their opponents for six, while Southampton comfortably defeated Newport County 8-0. Top flight sides Newcastle United and Crystal Palace were eliminated early. Seven more teams enter the competition at this stage, with all clubs participating in Europe being given a bye to the third round. Manchester City get in on the act as they look to win their fifth Carabao Cup in a row, while Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester City, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur also join. Man City have won the competition four years on the trot The Cityzens begin the defence of their crown with a visit from League One side Wy...
Premier League: 5 to follow on Matchday 3
The new Premier League season rumbles on this weekend with some intriguing games scheduled to take place across the country. The standout fixture is undoubtedly on Saturday, as Liverpool and Chelsea put their 100 percent records on the line at Anfield. Both sides are yet to concede a goal, and their meeting this weekend will be a useful guide to their respective title hopes. Read on as we take a look at the upcoming weekend and pick out five bets we believe will pay dividends. Liverpool vs Chelsea Much like playing Platin Casino online in Ireland, the clash between Liverpool and Chelsea is sure to provide plenty of excitement for fans. The Reds have been untroubled in their first two games, defeating Norwich City and Burnley without conceding a goal. It has been a similar story for Chelsea...
Patrick Vieira interested in bringing £79,000-per-week defender to Crystal Palace – report
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa, according to Foot Mercato. Kurzawa only signed a new contract at Les Parisiens last summer, but he is said to be eyeing a fresh challenge away from the club. He has been offered to the Eagles, and it is reported that Vieira is interested in bringing his compatriot to the club before the deadline. However, the Frenchman does not have the authority to make the decision, and a deal ultimately depends on the club’s hierarchy. Sportslens view: Palace have reduced the average age of the squad this summer with the release of several senior players at the expiry of their contracts. They have since recruited six players in the transfer market. Five of them are outfield players with the maximu...
Report: Leeds now want to sign £18m ‘new Lukaku’
Leeds United are interested in signing Orlando City powerhouse Daryl Dike this summer according to a report from TEAMtalk. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa desperately needs to add some more firepower to his ranks at Elland Road before the transfer window slams shut. Providing more quality competition and cover for Patrick Bamford will be crucial to Leeds’ hopes of achieving success this season. And it seems as though Bielsa has his sights set on the perfect man for the job. Leeds are allegedly eyeing a move to sign Orlando City striker Dike – Copyright: xScottxColemanx Leeds eyeing Dike swoop TEAMtalk reckon that Bielsa is eyeing a move to bring the United States international to Elland Road this summer. Dike would be a fine addition for the Whites. The 21-year-old could be available for around...
Tottenham remain keen on 22-yr-old but their PL rivals are in the driving seat
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on improving their defensive options before the transfer window closes and they are still considering a move for the Sevilla star Jules Kounde. According to L’Equipe via GFFN, Chelsea are currently in the driving seat to sign the French international. Tottenham continue to consider a move for Jules Koundé, but Chelsea sit very firmly in the driving seat, according to L’Équipe. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) August 24, 2021 The Blues have agreed on a deal to sell Kurt Zouma to West Ham and Kounde is likely to replace his compatriot at the London club. The 22-year-old is one of the best young talents around Europe right now and he was certainly one of the best defenders in the Spanish league last year. Both Premier League clubs could use a quality centre ...
‘Amazing news’, ‘That’s more like it’ – Some Spurs fans react to Kane’s update on his future
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from the London club this summer and Manchester City have been tipped as a potential destination. Apparently, Tottenham chief Daniel Levy is not keen on selling the 28-year-old England international anytime soon and the player has now accepted that he will have to continue at the London club this season. Harry Kane has now sent out a message to the Tottenham fans on social media claiming that he is overwhelmed with the messages of support he has received from the fans in the last few weeks and he also thanked them for the reception on Sunday. The player has also revealed that he will be staying at Tottenham this summer and he is completely focused on helping the side achieve a successful season. It was incredible to see ...
Arsenal prepared to sell regular starter for around £12.8m – report
Arsenal are prepared to sanction the sale of Alexandre Lacazette if they receive an offer of around £12.8 million, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Gunners currently have Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah in the final year of their contracts. Both strikers could be sold before the deadline. Nketiah is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace and an unnamed club. The Gunners are looking for at least £20m for his services. It is now reported that Lacazette could be sold for much less. The north London club have yet to receive any offers for the France international. Sportslens view: The Gunners were fancied to land a striker earlier this summer, but they are not close to signing anyone at the current point of time. Nketiah appears likely to head for the exit door soon, but Lacaze...
