English Premier League
Arsenal prioritising move for €50m-rated attacker with Houssem Aouar being the alternative – report
Arsenal have earmarked Real Madrid’s Martin Odegaard as their top attacking target with Houssem Aouar being the alternative, The Athletic’s James Nicholas reports. The Gunners are keen on pursuing a creative midfielder this summer, and they have heavily linked with Leicester City’s James Maddison in recent weeks. However, it appears that the club have not made any approach for the Foxes ace, and their priority remains on re-signing Odegaard, who was on loan earlier this year. In case they fail to recruit him, it is reported that Aouar is the alternative. The Lyon midfielder could be available for a reduced fee of €25 million. Sportslens view: Odegaard spent the back end of last season with the Gunners, registering two goals and two assists from 20 appearances in all competitions. He d...
Report: Tottenham now prepared to spend club record fee on ‘world-class’ striker
Tottenham are willing to pay up to €70 million (£60m) to sign Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport. Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo needs to bolster his front-line this summer. However, much will depend on what happens with Harry Kane. If the 28-year-old remains in north London, Tottenham will probably only sign a cheap back-up striker. Tottenham target Vlahovic in action for Fiorentina If he leaves, then the arrival of an elite centre-forward at Spurs can be expected. Tottenham willing to spend big on Vlahovic GDS claims that Fiorentina want around £60m for the brilliant 21-year-old. Spurs are reportedly ready to meet the asking price, but only if Kane leaves. What an incredible signing the Serbian ace would be for Nuno. The 6ft 3in ...
Report: Euro club want to reignite interest in 25-year-old Arsenal player
Italian club Lazio have reportedly reignited their interest in signing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira this summer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Foot Mercato), Lazio could reignite their interest in the 25-year-old this summer. Torreira joined the Gunners in 2018 from Sampdoria. The Uruguayan international has made 89 appearances for the north London club, scoring four goals. He spent last season on loan at Atletico Madrid, where he made 26 appearances and helped the team win the La Liga title. Lazio had previously shown interest in him, and now they want to reignite their interest. However, they need to offload some of their first-team players to make room for his arrival. Arsenal are willing to send Torreira on loan, with an option to sign him permanently. He has prev...
Paratici will seal masterstroke if Spurs can sign 24-year-old Everton target – SL View
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria this summer, and he would be a brilliant signing for the club. As we reported earlier, Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton are all keen on signing the Switzerland international. Everton are keen to bolster their midfield, and the Toffees are even considering selling Andre Gomes to fund moves for new additions. Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff has been reportedly linked with a move to Everton, but Zakaria would be a cracking signing. That is why Tottenham must move quickly to secure his signature. Gladbach are open to cashing in on him, and they are demanding a fee of around €20 million. The 24-year-old played 32 games across all competitions last season. He is a highl...
‘Seriously interested’: Journalist claims Arsenal ready to bid £42m to sign 30-cap international star
Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Martin Odegaard permanently from Real Madrid this summer. The 22-year-old joined the Gunners on loan from Madrid during the January transfer window of 2020-21 and impressed heavily. He bagged two goals and two assists in 20 appearances, but his overall play marked him down as a player of true quality. Madrid’s new manager Carlo Ancelotti sees him as a part of his plans, but the situation could change if Arsenal make a big-money bid. According to journalist Rudi Galeti, the Gunners are seriously interested in signing the Norwegian international. ‼️‼️ Confirmations coming in: #Arsenal is seriously interested in #Odegaard‘s return 🇳🇴. The 🏴 ...
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa chase English international midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing James Ward Prowse from Southampton this summer. According to The Telegraph, both clubs are set to push for the player in the final weeks of the transfer window. Villa targeted Ward-Prowse earlier in the summer before they turned their attention to players to replace Jack Grealish. In Leon Bailey, Danny Ings and Emiliano Buendia, Villa have brought in top-class names to bolster their forward line. However, they are still in the market for more creativity, and Ward-Prowse fits the bill. Spurs want to add a dead-ball specialist to their squad, and Ward-Prowse is one of the best set-piece takers in the Premier League. Alongside Pierre Emile Hojbjerg and Tanguy Ndombele, the 26-year-old would be the ideal midfield partne...
Burnley to compete with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign versatile €20m-rated star – report
Burnley are prepared to go head-to-head with Brighton & Hove Albion in the race to sign Getafe defender Marc Cucurella, The Telegraph reports. Cucurella has been with La Liga outfit for the past two seasons, where he has impressed with four goals and eight assists from 85 appearances. The Spaniard started his career as a left-back, but he was vastly played on the left side of the midfield for Getafe in their preferred 4-4-2 formation. Brighton have been heavily tipped to sign him this summer, but it appears that they could now face competition from Burnley for his services. Sportslens view: Cucurella has played with lesser possession at Getafe, and he has regularly backtracked to help out his left-back with defensive duties. Brighton appear the perfect fit for him with their possession...
West Ham keen on 28-cap international, but face competition from two other PL clubs
West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing the Bayern Munich midfielder Corentin Tolisso this summer. According to a report from L’Equipe, the 27-year-old midfielder is set to leave the German outfit this summer and he could be available on a bargain. Reports from Bild claimed earlier this week that the World Cup winner could be signed for a fee of around £8.4 million this summer. The Hammers could certainly use more depth and quality in their midfield and Tolisso could prove to be a superb addition alongside the likes of Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek. The 27-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past as well and he could be tempted to join the Londoners this summer. The Hammers can offer him regular first-team football and they will be playing in ...
Report: Man Utd dealt blow as PSG ‘launch offensive’ for £34m man, player ‘favours’ Ligue 1
Manchester United aren’t short of options in midfield with Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek, Fred and Bruno Fernandes, but Foot Mercato say they’ve keen on signing Eduardo Camavinga. The Red Devils’ pursuit of the highly-rated 18-year-old has suffered a blow, however, as Paris Saint-Germain will ‘launch an offensive’ that could be successful. Foot Mercato say Camavinga ‘favours’ the Parisians over United. The French international rose through the youth ranks to Stade Rennais’ first-team in 2018/19 and has gone on to make 83 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals with five assists. Camavinga looks to have a bright future which is why so many clubs are monitoring his progress at Rennes, but it doesn’t appear United will have much luck landing his sign...
Leicester City could sign West Ham United target with a fresh £18m offer – report
Leicester City have failed with an opening £15 million bid for Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard, The Athletic reports. The Foxes are eager to pursue a new centre-back this summer after the serious injury sustained by Wesley Fofana last week. Fofana was the subject of a reckless challenge from Villarreal’s Fernando Nino that broke his ankle. He is out until the turn of the year. It was recently reported that the Foxes were planning to revive their interest in Vestergaard, who was on their radar last summer. The club have now made an offer worth £15m that has been rejected. The Saints are holding out for around £18m for the Dane. The Foxes face plenty of competition with West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur also interested in him. Sportslens view: T...
Arsenal close to fourth summer signing, ‘expected’ to pay £24m up front – report
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Sheffield United to land goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, football.london’s Chris Wheatley reports. The Gunners have been searching for a new shot-stopper who can provide cover and competition for current number one Bernd Leno. Ramsdale has been mentioned as the top target for a while, and it is now reported that they are close to finalising his transfer from the Blades. The Gunners have already failed with two bids for the 23-year-old. The club are now prepared to meet the Blades’ £30 million valuation for Ramsdale. They are expected to pay an initial £24m for the former Bournemouth goalkeeper. The remaining will be settled in add-ons including appearances made. Sportslens view: There has been criticism from some fans over the club’s pursuit of...
Everton ready to sell 24-year-old for just £5m if they land a replacement – report
Everton are prepared to listen to offers of around £5 million for Jonjoe Kenny if they sign a new right-back this summer, Football Insider reports. Kenny has been on the fringes of the first-team squad in recent years, and he was loaned out to Celtic during the back end of last season. The Toffees are searching for a new right-back to provide cover and competition to Seamus Coleman, and they have been linked with multiple names. Kenny was valued at £7m at the turn of the year. With 11 months left on his contract, he could be sold for £5m if a new right-back is recruited. Sportslens view: At the beginning of the summer, the Toffees were heavily linked with PSV Eindhoven’s Denzel Dumfries, and talks were planned after Euro 2020. The Dutchman ended up having a superb tournament...
