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‘Exciting’ player reportedly prepared to leave Newcastle United this summer
According to The Times, Matt Ritchie is prepared to leave Newcastle United and return to his former club Bournemouth in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle want to sign striker Callum Wilson from Bournemouth, who will play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the Premier League. “Steve Bruce, the Newcastle manager, is desperate to add creativity and goals to his squad, and also wants to sign Callum Wilson, the centre forward who was a team-mate of Fraser’s at Bournemouth,” states the report in The Times. “The Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie is prepared to move in the opposite direction to help to finance the deal, which could be worth about £25 million.” Ritchie joined the Magpies from the Cherries back in the summer of 2016, with then Newc...
Agent claims player wanted to join Leeds United this summer
Ben White’s agent has told Sky Sports that the Brighton and Hove Albion defender wanted to return to Leeds United this summer. White spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Leeds from Brighton and played an important part in the Whites’ successful quest to win automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League. According to Sky Sports, the West Yorkshire club wanted to sign the defender on a permanent contract in the summer transfer window. The Whites reportedly made three bids of £18.5 million, £22 million and £25 million for the 22-year-old centre-back. However, Brighton turned them all down, and this week, the youngster committed his long-term future to the Seagulls by signing a new contract. Alex Levack told Sky Sports when asked if White was disappointed not to re-join Leeds ...
Report: Fulham more likely than Aston Villa to hijack rival club’s potential transfer deal
Fulham are more likely than Aston Villa to hijack West Bromwich Albion’s bid to sign Grady Diangana from West Ham United, according to The Daily Star. It has been reported that West Brom – who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – have agreed a deal with West Ham to sign Diangana in the summer transfer window. The winger spent the 2019-20 season on loan at the Baggies and played an important role in Slaven Bilic’s side’s successful quest to get back into the top fight of English football. According to The Daily Star, West Brom have agreed to pay £12 million upfront to West Ham with a further £6 million in add-ons, although the winger’s representatives are ‘waiting to see if other clubs come in’. The report has claimed that Vil...
Sky Sport: NUFC & Leicester plotting move for £20m defender, Klopp is a big admirer
According to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, Newcastle United and Leicester City are both keen on signing Norwich City left-back Jamal Lewis this summer, but they must be willing to part with around £20 million to have a chance of landing him. Leicester City and Newcastle United are two of the clubs looking at signing Norwich City left back Jamal Lewis. Liverpool made a £10m bid which was rejected last month. Norwich value him at £20m. He is under contract until 2023. — Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) September 2, 2020 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of the 22-year-old and was keen to bring him to Anfield ahead of the new season as a cover for Andrew Robertson, but the Reds’ £10 million bid was knocked by the relegated side. Lewis has two more years left on his contract, and Norwich...
Report: Club have accepted Everton’s bid for star player, medical tomorrow
According to Telefoot Chaine (via GFFN), English Championship side Watford have accepted Everton’s £20 million bid for Abdoulaye Doucoure and the Frenchman is set to have his medical tomorrow. The midfielder has agreed a four-year contract with the Toffees, and is set to finally join the Merseyside giants after former boss Marco Silva attempted to sign him last summer. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham were also keen on Doucoure, but the box-to-box midfielder always wanted to link up with manager Carlo Ancelotti at Goodison Park, and it appears that it will finally happen in the coming days. Everton saw a £30 million bid for the 27-year-old knocked back last summer as Watford stood firm and refused to let him go, believing he was key to their top-flight survival given his importance at bo...
Report: West Ham accept £12m bid for forward, exit on the cards
According to The Daily Telegraph, West Ham United have accepted a £12 million bid from West Bromwich Albion for the services of Grady Diangana, and are now hopeful of concluding a deal before their Premier League opener against Leicester City. The 22-year-old was at the Hawthorns on loan last season, weighing in with eight goals and six assists to help them seal a return to the English top-flight. Diangana impressed West Brom manager Slaven Bilic who has known him from his time at West Ham, and a permanent reunion is now on the cards. The Baggies’ initial £12 million bid could rise significantly with add-ons, and the Hammers academy graduate will be keen to prove himself in the English top-flight after showing flashes of his talent under erstwhile boss Manuel Pellegrini. Diangana made 21 a...
‘Two in the door today’ – Journalist delivers huge Newcastle transfer update
According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, there has been a couple of major breakthroughs in the transfer market for Newcastle United, and two deals could be gotten over the line today. Newcastle. Couple of major breakthroughs by the sounds. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) September 2, 2020 Think Holding move is looking very good … don’t know other for sure. But believe two in the door today. https://t.co/AZBT3udZqZ — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) September 2, 2020 Newcastle want Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding on loan, and the arrival of Brazilian centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille on a long-term contract is set to trigger some movements at the North London club. While boosting their defensive ranks will come handy, landing a striker is top of head coach Steve Bruce’s priority. With Dwight Ga...
Rangers defender sends message to Shane Duffy after Celtic move
Rangers central defender Conor Goldson has responded to Shane Duffy’s Instagram post following his move to Celtic. Celtic have announced on their official Twitter page this morning that they have signed Duffy on a season-long loan deal from Premier League club Brighton and Hove Albion. Rangers centre-back Goldson played with the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international central defender at Brighton, and the 27-year-old has responded to his post on Instagram. Goldson responded: “Does the contract have a 14 day cancellation period?” Is Shane Duffy a good signing for Celtic? Duffy is a very good and strong central defender who has extensive experience, and that will come in handy for Celtic this season. The 28-year-old struggled for playing time at the Seagulls last season, but he remains...
Report: NUFC player has damaged his medial collateral ligaments, could be out for 12 wks
According to Sportsmail, latest scans have revealed that Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle has damaged his medial collateral ligaments. The 29-year-old injured his ankle during last Tuesday’s pre-season victory over Crewe and will see a specialist on Wednesday ahead of an operation and rehabilitation period. Gayle is set to be unavailable for selection between eight and 12 weeks following surgery, and Newcastle will look to sign a striker before their Premier League opener against West Ham United on September 12. Gayle ended last season with four goals and two assists in 10 league starts, and he was preferred to Joelinton in the starting XI towards the end of the campaign. Andy Carroll is currently Newcastle’s only fit front man, and head coach Steve Bruce will look to add another stri...
‘Can’t wait’: Ex-teammate reacts as player reportedly set to join Celtic
David Meyler has sent a message to his former Republic of Ireland international teammate Shane Duffy on Twitter amid speculation that the defender is on his way to Celtic. The Daily Record reported earlier today that Duffy underwent a medical on Tuesday morning and will join Celtic. The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international will reportedly move to the Glasgow giants on a season-long loan deal from Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. Former Sunderland and Hull City midfielder Meyler played with Duffy for the Republic of Ireland national football team, and he has congratulated the 28-year-old on his reportedly impending move to Neil Lennon’s team. Congrats @shaneduffy can’t wait to watch you head balls 70 yards for @CelticFC 💚 — David Meyler (@DavidMeyler) September...
Report: Everton finalise the signing of 76-cap Int’l, Ancelotti crucial to transfer
Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is now an Everton player. According to Gol Caracol, the 29-year-old has finalised his move to the Premier League and he will reunite with Carlo Ancelotti once again. Everton were in talks with Real Madrid for a while and the two parties have secured an agreement now. Rodriguez fell out of favour at Real Madrid and he needed the move to resurrect his career. Ancelotti could help him regain his form and confidence next season. It will be interesting to see how the 76-cap Colombian international adapts to English football. He is a world-class player on his day and he should succeed in England. As per the report, Ancelotti was very influential in the move. The Italian rates the player highly and he trusts Rodriguez’ ability to make a difference for Everton. ...
‘Ancelotti called him so many times’: Journalist confirms 29-yr-old will undergo Everton medical
Everton have agreed on deals to sign James Rodriguez and Allan this summer. According to Sky Sports, both players will undergo medicals with the Premier League club later today. It will be interesting to see if the Toffees can complete the signing of Abdoulaye Doucoure after this. The Watford ace is thought to be a target for Ancelotti as well. The Italian will be delighted to have pulled off the signings of Rodriguez and Allan. Both players have worked with Ancelotti before and the Everton manager could get the best out of them at Goodison Park. Rodriguez fell out of favour at Real Madrid and he needed to leave in order to play regularly and regain his form. It was a similar situation for Allan at Napoli. The Brazilian was a key player for the Serie A side but he had fallen down the pecki...
