English Premier League
What the Lionel Messi deal means for Real Madrid and Manchester United
Barcelona made the shock announcement over Lionel Messi’s exit last week after they could not renew his contract due to financial and structural obstacles. The Argentine has since acknowledged that a move to Paris Saint-Germain is a ‘possibility’, and he looks set to join them on a free transfer in the coming days. This could affect the future of two players in Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba, who have been fancied to pursue fresh challenges this summer. Mbappe has been reluctant to renew his Paris Saint-Germain contract expiring in June 2022, and there are now doubts whether he will stay with the club. Earlier this summer, Les Parisiens’ prime focus was on renewing the contract of the World Cup winner, but they are now on the cusp of landing Messi. With the arrival of Messi, they will obviou...
‘An absolute steal’, ‘Absolute bargain’ – Some NUFC fans react to reports regarding 21-yr-old target
Newcastle United have agreed a fee in the region of £25 million for Joe Willock. The Magpies have reached an agreement with Arsenal but still need to finalise personal terms with the midfielder. The 21-year-old was on loan at Newcastle last season and made a lasting impression with his performances. Steve Bruce was keen to bring him back to the club permanently, and the fans will be delighted to see that Newcastle have agreed to pay for his services. Willock had an outstanding loan spell at St James’ Park, scoring in seven consecutive matches for the Magpies. The youngster has the potential to develop into a top-class Premier League midfielder and has the talent to justify his price tag in the coming years. Newcastle needed to add more creativity and goals to their midfield, and the signin...
Brentford interested in signing Manchester-born midfielder, eyeing cut-price deal – report
Brentford are lining up a move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Joe Rothwell, Football Insider reports. The Bees have bolstered their squad this summer with defender Kristoffer Ajer and midfielder Frank Onyeka, but they are eyeing more reinforcements. It is now reported that the club have their sights on landing Rothwell, who could be available on a cut-price deal with his contract expiring next summer. Rothwell, who was recently the man of the match against Swansea City, could be the second high-profile star leaving Rovers this month after Adam Armstrong. Armstrong looks set to join Southampton. The Saints have agreed a package of around £15 million to sign the former Newcastle United man. Sportslens view: Brentford have done limited business since their promotion to the top-flight, a...
Report: Euro club have made a bid to sign Wolves midfielder
Club Brugge have reportedly made an offer to sign Wolves midfielder Owen Otasowie. According to reports from Sky Sports, the Belgian outfit have put in a £4 million bid on the table. Sky Sports journalist, Anton Toloui, has claimed that Wolves are yet to accept the bid. The United States midfielder is highly rated at Molineux, but he is keen on first-team football to boost his international chances. The 20-year-old has turned down a new contract at Wolves. The Express & Star claimed last week that several clubs including Wolfsburg and Anderlecht are interested in signing him. However, it’s Brugge who have come up with a solid offer. Wolves are demanding a fee of around £6million for the player who has only one year left on his contract. • Club Brugge have made a £4m offer for #WWF...
Spurs will strike gold if Paratici can land 14-cap international star this summer – SL View
Tottenham Hotspur should do everything to secure the signing of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez this summer. The 14-times capped Argentina striker, who will turn 24 later this month, is a top-class striker, and he would be a massive signing for the north London club. Spurs are looking to bolster their forward department this summer, with the future of Harry Kane doubtful. The England striker has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City, but his £150 million price tag is proving to be a major stumbling block. We covered reports yesterday that Spurs have agreed a £60 million deal with Inter for their star striker. However, fresh reports have suggested that Inter are reluctant to lose him, with the club having agreed a deal to sell Romelu Lukaku to his former club, Ch...
Shock report links Tottenham with move to sign £300k-a-week Premier League star
Tottenham Hotspur are eying a deal to sign Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling, according to a report from The Sun. Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo will be keen to bolster his attacking ranks this summer, especially with Harry Kane facing an uncertain future in north London. And what an incredible signing Sterling would be for Tottenham. The City star has two years remaining on his current £300k-a-week deal at the Etihad Stadium. Tottenham eyeing blockbuster Raheem Sterling deal The Sun reckon that Spurs could swoop for the 26-year-old this summer. The pacy winger is still yet to sign a new deal with Man City. Sterling would certainly add some much needed pace and directness to Spurs’ attack. The former Liverpool and Queens Park Rangers ace has bagged an incredibly impressive 114 goals...
Report: Southampton want to bring player who excelled under Hasenhuttl back to St Mary’s
Southampton are keen to bring Liverpool star Takumi Minamino back to St Mary’s this summer, according to a report from talkSPORT. The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the Saints. The 31-capped Japan international really impressed on the south coast, scoring two goals in 10 games for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side. With Danny Ings leaving Southampton, Hasenhuttl will be desperate to bolster his attacking ranks. Minamino impressed during a loan spell with Southampton last season The Austrian desperately needs to add more pace and potency to his front-line. Minamino on Southampton radar talkSPORT reckon that the Japanese ace is a target for the Saints once again. In fact, it is claimed that the south coast outfit have already made an enquiry for the Liverpool star. ...
Southampton set to make fourth senior signing, Newcastle United to receive £5.28m – report
Southampton have finalised a transfer fee with Blackburn Rovers to sign in-demand striker Adam Armstrong, Hampshire Live reports. The Saints have been interested in the 24-year-old throughout the summer and have reportedly reached a transfer agreement. The south coast outfit have agreed to pay around £15 million for the striker, who was signed from Newcastle United for just £1.8m three years ago. Rovers will have to share 40 percent of the profit with the Magpies as part of the agreement when he arrived from Tyneside. Steve Bruce’s side will earn around £5.28m. Sportslens view: The Saints recently sanctioned the sale of Danny Ings to Aston Villa for £30m. They seem to be eyeing more than one striker to fill the void. Armstrong appears set to join after an extended transfer saga. The Saints...
Report: Arsenal make concrete move to bring £82k-a-week ace back to London
Arsenal are keen to sign Atletico Madrid ace Kieran Trippier as a replacement for Hector Bellerin, according to a report from The Sun. The Spaniard is reportedly on his way out of the Emirates Stadium this summer. And Mikel Arteta sees Trippier as a strong replacement for Bellerin. The 30-year-old left Tottenham Hotspur to join Atletico for around £20 million in 2019. Trippier is allegedly a transfer target for Arsenal Trippier has been a real hit in the Spanish capital, but he could now be set for a return to London. Arsenal move in to sign Trippier The Sun claims that the Gunners are taking advantage of Manchester United’s dithering. The Red Devils have reportedly been talking with Trippier’s representatives since before the European Championships. However, they are only willing to ...
Report: Tottenham make first move to sign £50m attacker, talks with agent underway
Tottenham Hotspur have made contact with the agent of Fiorentina striker striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to a report from Corriere dello Sport (print edition August 7, page 28). Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo clearly wants to sign a top-class striker this summer. The future of Harry Kane remains unclear, but even if the 28-year-old stays in north London, Nuno could do with signing another elite striker. And the Serbian hitman certainly fits into that category despite his tender years. Tottenham target Vlahovic in action for Fiorentina Tottenham contact Vlahovic agent Corriere dello Sport claims that Spurs have contacted the 21-year-old’s agent Darko Ristic about the possibility of bringing his client to north London this summer. The Serbian hitman would be a truly exceptional a...
Brighton & Hove Albion front-runners to sign Crystal Palace target valued at £20m – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are interested in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as they look to improve their scoring record next season, The Sun reports. The 22-year-old has been on the fringes of the Gunners’ first-team this year, and he could head for the exit door before the transfer deadline closes. It is now reported that the Seagulls are weighing up an approach for the marksman, who has also been linked with Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace. The Gunners are eyeing around £20 million for his services. Brighton are deemed front-runners to sign him, with Palace reluctant to meet the price. Sportslens view: Nketiah was in-and-out of the starting line-up during the first half of last season but struggled to secure regular game time in the back end. Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-E...
Report: Crystal Palace want to sign duo from London rivals, Bundesliga ace on Vieira’s radar too
Crystal Palace are targeting moves for three young English players – Arsenal duo Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson and RB Leipzig ace Ademola Lookman, according to a report from The Sun. Eagles boss Patrick Vieira has been a very busy man in the transfer market this summer. The Frenchman has already brought Marc Guehi, Michael Olise, Joachim Andersen and Conor Gallagher to Selhurst Park. Palace already seem like a very strong outfit compared to last season. However, Vieira’s business is seemingly far from done. Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira Crystal Palace targeting deals for three young Englishman The Sun reckon that Arsenal duo Nketiah and Nelson and RB Leipzig ace Lookman are all on the Eagles’ radar ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The three players, 22, 21 and 2...
