English Premier League
‘You have turned your back on us’ – Some Villa fans react to Grealish’s farewell message
Manchester City confirmed the signing of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa last night. The Premier League champions have reportedly paid a club-record £100 million fee to sign the 25-year-old midfielder. Jack Grealish to Manchester City, here we go! Paperworks signed tonight between Aston Villa and City. £100m final fee, contract also signed until June 2026. 🔵🏴 #MCFC Grealish will undergo his medical in Manchester on Thursday morning in order to complete the record-deal. pic.twitter.com/JwVvEn5Ewl — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2021 Grealish has now sent out a farewell message to his former club and the fans on social media. He expressed his gratitude to the supporters and admitted that he will always support...
West Ham bid for defender, who won 5.6 duels per game last term – report
West Ham United have made an opening transfer offer for Rennes centre-back Nayef Aguerd, Football Insider reports. The Hammers have had a quiet transfer window, and Alphonse Areola remains their sole signing on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. There could be frantic activity before the transfer deadline, and a new centre-back could be one of the top priorities for the London club. They have already been linked with Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma and Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic. Aguerd also appears on their radar. West Ham have made an opening bid worth £15 million for the Moroccan, but Rennes have rejected the transfer proposal. The Ligue 1 outfit are reluctant to lose the 25-year-old’s services this summer. Sportslens view: The Hammers need more quality and depth in the central defensive posi...
Samuel Edozie set to debut, Predicted Manchester City line up (4-3-3) vs Leicester City
Manchester City take on Leicester City in the Community Shield on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side won the Premier League for the third time in four years last term, but the campaign ended on a low note with a Champions League final loss. The club will be aiming to do better this time around. They will kickstart the 2021/22 campaign with a Community Shield clash against FA Cup holders Leicester City. The Foxes are missing key players due to injuries, but City are also without several first-team stars due to their participation at the European Championships and Copa America. Formation: 4-3-3 Predicted Line-up: Ederson has yet to return to training after Brazil’s run to the Copa America final. Zack Steffen looks set to start between the sticks. The backline will have experienced faces. Joao Ca...
Report: Wolves offered chance to sign £14m midfielder from three-time PL winner
Wolves have been offered the chance to sign Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara according to a report from Siamo La Roma. Bruno Lage has a lot of work to do at Molineux this summer. The Portuguese desperately needs to sign a new centre-forward and an attacking wide player. Amadou Diawara in action for Roma last season Copyright: xPedroxFiuzax The addition of a new centre-back is needed at Wolves as well. In all fairness, the last thing Wolves really need is another central midfielder…unless Ruben Neves is sold of course. Wolves offered Amadou Diawara The 24-year-old Guinea International, has been offered to the Black Country outfit by Jose Mourinho according to Siamo La Roma. The three-time Premier League winning boss is keen to freshen up his options in the Italian capital. Wolv...
Report: £30m ace is waiting for a move to Everton to materialise
Joaquin Correa is just waiting for a move to Everton this summer according to a report from Corriere dello Sport (print edition August 5th, page 13). Toffees boss Rafa Benitez desperately needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Goodison Park this summer. His goal-shy Everton team recorded the lowest goal tally out of the top eleven teams in the Premier League table last season. Ideally, Rafa would sign a versatile attacker who can play anywhere along the front-line – someone in a similar mould to Richarlison. Everton target Correa celebrates after scoring a goal for Lazio Joaquin Correa wants to join Everton CDS claim that the Argentinian attacker is waiting in suspense for a move to Goodison Park to materialise. The 26-year-old would be a fine addition for the Toffees. Correa can play any...
Millionaire makes Owners’ & Directors’ Test claim amid bid to buy West Ham
Azerbaijani millionaire and PAI Capital’s founder Nasib Piriyev has insisted passing the Premier League’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test would not be an issue as his consortium aims to buy West Ham United. PAI Capital has made a bid of £400 million for the Hammers, but the offer has since been knocked back. Piriyev is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with his country, but insists that would not get in the way in his takeover bid for West Ham. “We are well prepared for those questions — our legal counsel and industry consultants have prepared our documents and are sure we pass the fit and proper test with flying colours,” the 40-year-old told The Athletic’s Matt Slater when asked if the dispute would cause issues with the EPL’s Owners’ and Directors’ Test. Sportslens View Passing the fit...
Rennes star Man Utd’s most realistic target, but transfer reliant on outgoings
Manchester United have stalled in their transfer business, claim The Athletic. Any further incomings will now solely depend on sales. United are in the market for a midfielder and have been linked with Saul Niguez, Eduardo Camavinga and Ruben Neves. However, more signings after Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane are dependent on sales, and movement on that front is slow. While Jesse Lingard has attracted interest, particularly from West Ham United, there have been no significant developments. Solskjaer confirmed after United’s 2-1 friendly win over Derby County that he does not expect Lingard to leave the club. “Jesse has come back, he’s been bright, and he wants to fight for his place,” he said. “There’s nothing better than seeing players willing to fight for their place. “Of course, wh...
Report suggests Tottenham have submitted a bid for €40 million-rated attacker
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the Danish attacking midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard this summer. According to a report via calciomercato, the Londoners have already submitted an offer of around £17 million to sign the 21-year-old. Damsgaard had an impressive campaign with Sampdoria last year and his performances in the European Championships were eyecatching as well. It is no surprise that Spurs are looking to sign him. The Londoners have missed a creative presence like him last season. The report adds that the Italian club are hoping to pocket a fee of around €40 million for the young midfielder. Damsgaard is highly rated across Europe and he has the potential to develop into a top-class attacker in the future. It is understandable why Sampdoria are looking to demand a premium for his ...
Soumare and Maddison start, Predicted Leicester City line-up (3-4-1-2) vs Manchester City
Leicester City face off against Manchester City for the Community Shield on Saturday. The Foxes created history last season by lifting their maiden FA Cup title with a slender 1-0 win over Chelsea. They could not secure a top-four finish thereafter, but they will try again to qualify for the Champions League this term. Before that, they have the chance to win more silverware with a Community Shield clash against Man City. The Foxes have been hampered by defensive injuries, but they take on a City side that is far from full strength. The English champions could be missing several players that have yet to return to training after international commitments. Formation: 3-4-1-2 Predicted Line-up: Kasper Schmeichel had a superb European Championships with Denmark, and he is now back in the ...
West Ham linked with a move for £13m-rated playmaker, but the transfer would be a gamble – SL View
West Ham United are interested in signing the Brazilian wonderkid Igor Gomes. According to reports via the Sun, the 22-year-old playmaker is on the London club’s radar as an alternative to Jesse Lingard. The Manchester United player was on loan at West Ham this past year and he was highly impressive for David Moyes’ side. The Hammers are thought to be keen on signing him permanently but the player wants to secure a place in the Manchester United line-up next season. The Premier League side now view Gomes as the ideal alternative and the Brazilian playmaker could cost around £13 million this summer. The midfielder has been likened to the former Brazilian international Kaka because of his playing style. The central attacking midfielder can slot into the wide roles as well and his versatility...
New name linked as report claims Leeds now eyeing bargain £500k swoop for centre-back
Leeds are keen to sign Dundee United defender Kerr Smith this summer, according to a report from the Daily Record. The young centre-back is just 16 but is incredibly highly rated in Scotland. He has already made seven appearances for the senior team. Smith has already been given trials with Chelsea and Manchester United [The Courier]. Given his age, he could leave for just £500k this summer, according to the Daily Record. Leeds chasing Kerr Smith Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa is keen to bring the Scottish teenager to Elland Road. Local Leeds website MOT Leeds News claims that one of Bielsa’s main priorities this summer is to reinforce the academy. Given how much interest there is in Smith, signing him would be a big statement for the future from Leeds. A cultured young central ...
Crystal Palace in talks to sign Southampton target with 34 goal contributions last term – report
Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations with Blackburn Rovers to land the signature of Adam Armstrong, Sky Sports reports. The 24-year-old had a fine campaign for Rovers last term, bagging 29 goals and five assists from 43 appearances in all competitions. His form has attracted plenty of Premier League interest. Rovers have yet to receive a suitable offer, but he could leave before the transfer deadline. Palace recently entered the pursuit of the striker, and it is now reported that they have lodged an opening bid that has been rejected by Rovers. Southampton are also keen on signing Armstrong despite multiple failed approaches, but they are now looking at alternative transfer targets. Blackburn owners Venky’s want around £20 million for the striker. Armstrong was bought from Newc...
