English Premier League
Report: Everton want to sell £12m Ancelotti signing and replace him with Argentina int’l
Everton will try to sell James Rodriguez before making a move to sign Lazio ace Joaquin Correa according to a report from Corriere dello Sport. Corriere dello Sport (print edition August 5, page 13) recently claimed that Toffees boss Rafa Benitez wants to bring the 27-year-old forward to Goodison Park this summer. Solo La Lazio claims that Lazio are demanding around £30 million for the Argentina international. It seems as though Rafa will have to move someone on before bringing the speedy attacker to Merseyside, however. Rodriguez in action for Everton – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12288387 RogerxEvans James Rodriguez out Joaquin Correa in? The 30-year-old needs to be moved on before Everton can sign the Lazio star according to CDS. Rodriguez joined the Toffees from Real Madr...
Report claims West Ham have submitted an offer of around £25m for 26-yr-old target
West Ham United have been heavily linked with a move for the Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma this summer. According to L’Equipe, the Hammers have submitted an offer of around £25 million for the centre back and discussions between the two clubs continue regarding a summer move. The 26-year-old Frenchman is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer in search of regular football and a move the West Ham could prove to be a smart decision. David Moyes is in desperate need of defensive reinforcements and Zouma is likely to get regular first-team opportunities with the Hammers. West Ham have managed to qualify for Europa League this season and the Frenchman will be able to experience European football with them. West Ham have just three centre backs at their disposal and they will need to sign a...
Thomas Tuchel makes transfer decision on Hakim Ziyech amid AC Milan interest – report
AC Milan are unlikely to land Hakim Ziyech this summer with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel deciding to keep him, Calciomercato reports. The Moroccan had a disappointing debut season with the Blues last term, and it appeared that he could be heading for the exit door this summer. The Rossoneri had planned a loan deal with an option to buy, and they are set to miss out on him after his promising pre-season with the Blues. Tuchel considers the attacker an integral part of his plans, and the Milan giants are likely to focus on landing Nikola Vlasic before the end of the month. Sportslens view: Ziyech joined the Blues with high expectations but struggled to impress in his maiden campaign with six assists and four goals from 39 outings. However, the 28-year-old shown genuine signs of returning to...
‘I’m ready’: Chelsea star sends message to Thomas Tuchel ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea’s record signing Romelu Lukaku has said that he is ready to make his second debut when they face Arsenal on the road on Sunday. The Belgium international rejoined the Blues from Inter Milan for £97.5 million earlier this month, but he has been absent for recent games due to quarantine. He has been involved in full training with his teammates this week, and he could at least make the matchday squad for the London derby against the Gunners. Speaking in a special press conference, Lukaku said that he is delighted to have joined the European champions, and he has the hunger to keep winning trophies at the club. He said: “I’m really happy to be here, and it’s a good feeling to be joining the European champions. The guys are hungry for more, and they want to keep winning.” “In train...
Arsenal close to another summer signing, will pay £24m for 23-year-old – report
Arsenal are on the cusp of landing Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports. The Gunners have been in negotiations for Ramsdale for several weeks, and they are now on the verge of securing his signature. United initially held out for £40 million, but they are now set to accept an initial fee of around £24m for their academy graduate. The deal could eventually rise to £30m if Ramsdale becomes an established first-choice goalkeeper at the north London club. Sportslens view: The Gunners were linked with numerous goalkeepers this summer. Ajax’s Andre Onana was initially deemed the top target, but nothing materialised. It was then suggested that the club are prioritising a move for a homegrown keeper, and they have eventually landed their ...
Premier League legends question new defensive ethos
The art of defending has changed massively in recent years, with managers placing a much greater emphasis on playing out from the back. In fairness, the concept is not a new idea despite many people believing the tactic was invented by Pep Guardiola at Barcelona. Brain Clough was famed for encouraging his players to play expansive football at Nottingham Forest, while Bobby Robson’s Ipswich Town were also easy on the eye. Going further back, the magnificent Hungarian national team of the 1950s were not called the Might Magyars because they lumped the ball forward. However, the recent shift towards a possession-based style of play has not found favour with everyone, with some ex-professionals claiming that defensive standards have dropped. Former Arsenal full-back Nigel Winterburn is amongst...
Tottenham set to suffer massive blow in the race to sign 23 y/o summer target – report
Lautaro Martinez is expected to sign a new contract with Inter Milan shortly, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. He has claimed on Twitter that Martinez’s agent has held a meeting with Inter today and is close to agreeing a new deal with the club. Tottenham Hotspur have made a big-money bid to sign the Argentine striker, but it was turned down. Lautaro Martinez agent had a meeting with Inter today in Milano. The agreeement to extend his contract is now getting closer – final details to be completed in the next weeks. 🔵🇦🇷 @SkySport #Inter Tottenham and Atletico Madrid bids have been turned down by Inter, confirmed. https://t.co/uqRQJp2i5B — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2021 According to football.london, Spurs are looking to sign a n...
Journalist confirms 25-year-old Manchester United player’s loan exit
Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira is set to join Brazilian club Flamengo on loan. According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have reached an agreement. The 25-year-old will join Flamengo for 12 months. Andreas Pereira deal is done and completed, here-we-go confirmed! Flamengo will sign Andreas from Manchester United on loan until June 2022 and pay part of his salary. 🔴🇧🇷 #MUFC Flamengo are also closing on Kenedy deal with Chelsea. The agreement is at final stages. 🔵 #CFC https://t.co/oyPkoWR54J — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2021 One of the reasons this deal is moving along now is Flamengo’s desire to get the transfer done by next Tuesday. This is due to the club’s requirement to register new players in the Copa do Brasil before n...
Wolves striker excited to return to action after near-death experience
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez is keen to return to action at the club’s home ground Molineux. The 30-year-old fractured his skull in a sickening collision during Wolves’ win against Arsenal last November. Jiménez received on-field treatment for ten minutes and was carried off on a stretcher after an accidental clash of heads with Arsenal defender David Luiz. The Mexican international, who returned to full training in March, was given oxygen on the pitch before being taken to St Mary’s hospital in Paddington. He underwent emergency surgery for a major traumatic brain injury (TBI) and skull fracture. After making his comeback in last Saturday’s 1-0 loss against Leicester City, and has since opened up his recovery process and mental state. He told the BBC: “Since...
Report: Manchester City expected to make another bid to sign top summer target
Manchester City are not giving up on their chase to sign Harry Kane, according to reports from The Telegraph. City’s bid for Kane amounts to £125 million in total – not the £100m that has been previously reported elsewhere. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is not looking to sell Kane this summer and is not even receiving phone calls about the potential transfer of the Spurs striker. City are ready to make ‘one final push’ to sign Kane. It will be interesting to see if the offer is around £150m, which would be a British transfer record signing if accepted. However, doubts remain about whether Levy will accept any offer at the moment as he might feel City have left it too late to complete such a high-profile transfer. Talks have currently stalled between the two clubs, and there is no indicat...
Blow for Villa and Liverpool as Euro club agree deal to sign £21m target – report
Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma is close to joining La Liga club Villarreal, according to Sky Sports. The reigning Europa League champions have agreed a deal in the region of £21.3 million to sign the 24-year-old. Danjuma will now travel to Spain to complete his medical after agreeing personal terms with the La Liga outfit. He was in outstanding form for Bournemouth last season, bagging 17 goals and eight assists across all competitions. The Cherries reached the play-offs but missed out on promotion to the Premier League after losing to Brentford in the semi-finals. The news may come as a blow to a couple of top-flight clubs. We covered a report in July that Aston Villa were heavily interested in signing Danjuma. His price at that time was quoted around £35m. Villa have al...
‘He’d be a great signing’: Many Spurs fans react after knowing who Nuno wants to sign next
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Adama Traore from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer. According to Spanish publication AS, Nuno Espirito Santo wants to reunite with Traore after working with him at Molineux. The 25-year-old has been linked with his Liverpool, but it seems Spurs are now looking to make a move to sign the Spaniard. The report claim that the winger is valued at £34 million, and Daniel Levy is willing to meet the asking price. Cash strapped Wolves are looking to sell some of their key players to fund moves for new arrivals. They could be willing to offload Traore, and the transfer would suit all parties involved. He failed to make an impact last season under Nuno at Wolves, but it seems the Portuguese still wants him at Tottenham. Traore is on...
