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Report: Liverpool have submitted a £24m bid for 37-cap international
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara this summer. The Spaniard helped the German side win a treble this past season and he is expected to move on in search of a new adventure. Liverpool have offered €27m (£24m) for the 37-cap Spanish international but Bayern are holding out for €36m. According to reports (h/t UOL), the player is closing in on a move to Anfield and the two clubs are expected to reach an agreement on the fee soon. The 29-year-old is one of the best players in the world and he could prove to be a sensational addition to Klopp’s midfield. The player has already agreed on personal terms with the Premier League champions. Liverpool need that extra bit of creativity in their midfield next season and Thiago’s arrival co...
Chris Sutton reacts as Scottish government knocks back Celtic’s bid
The Scottish government has knocked back Celtic’s bid to get 700 fans into Parkhead for weekend’s game against Motherwell as a test event. SPFL’s Joint Response Group had requested for a limited number of supporters to be allowed to return to the stadium for Sunday’s Scottish Premiership game, but that won’t be happening despite the fact that rugby fans will be at BT Murrayfield this Friday when Glasgow Warriors clash with Edinburgh in the second-leg of a Pro 14 doubleheader. Celtic will have to play in an empty stadium and the government’s decision hasn’t gone down with former striker Chris Sutton, leading him to react thus on Twitter: Good to see the rugby test event still getting the go ahead though on Friday… rugby fans obviously a much better bunch https://t.co/DIP8UyfuYc — Chris Sutt...
Report: Leeds believe they can sign player who allegedly doesn’t want to join them
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United believe they are in a position to get a deal for Rangers forward Ryan Kent done this summer. The Elland Road outfit have already seen an opening offer of £10 million for the former Liverpool man rejected by the Scottish Premiership giants, and they are preparing to table an improved bid. However, The Scottish Sun claims that Kent doesn’t want to join Leeds and has already told Rangers manager Steven Gerrard that he wants to remain at Ibrox in order to stop Celtic from landing a 10th consecutive title this term. The 23-year-old is reportedly furious at claims that he wants to leave Ibrox for Leeds, and we will have to wait till the summer transfer window shuts to see how this plays out. The newly-promoted Premier League outfit monitored Ken...
Report claims Chelsea are set to continue spending spree with £70m move for PL ace
Chelsea are set to continue their massive spending spree this summer with a move for the West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. According to Football Insider, the Blues are plotting a massive £70m move for the talented defensive midfielder. The report adds that Chelsea are planning a player plus cash offer for the West Ham star. Frank Lampard has already signed the likes of Ziyech and Werner and he is closing in on the signings of Havertz, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr and Ben Chilwell. It will be interesting to see if they can convince their London rivals to sell Rice in the coming weeks. The midfielder is likely to be tempted to return to Stamford Bridge this summer. The former Chelsea youngster will believe that he has unfinished business at the club. Rice is one of England’s most tal...
Report confirms Everton have submitted a proposal to 28-yr-old target’s agent
Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic has been linked with a move to Everton this summer. It seems that the player has received a proposal from the Premier League side. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), his agent Fali Ramadani is currently evaluating Everton’s proposal and it will be interesting to see if the Toffees can convince him to move to the Premier League this summer. It is no secret that Everton need to improve their back four and they tried to sign the Lille defender Gabriel earlier this summer. However, the Brazilian is thought to be heading to Arsenal instead. Maksimovic which could prove to be a cheap and useful option for Carlo Ancelotti’s team next season. The 28-year-old is not an indispensable player for Napoli and the Italians could look to sell him if there is a reaso...
Report: Club officially confirm that their player is set to join Leeds United
La Liga outfit Valencia has confirmed that Spanish international striker Rodrigo Moreno is set to join Leeds United this summer transfer window after both clubs reached an agreement. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: https://t.co/kwQ9Oj3GiX Valencia CF have reached a preliminary agreement with @LUFC this Tuesday for the transfer of footballer Rodrigo Moreno, at the expense of completing all the documentation and other formalities and passing the medical examination. — Valencia CF 🦇🍊🌊 (@valenciacf_en) August 25, 2020 The 29-year-old is set to join the Elland Road outfit ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, with medicals expected to be completed as soon as possible. It’s a huge coup for Leeds given the calibre of striker they are landing, and Rodrigo will now look to hit the ground runni...
9 goals & 6 assists last season: Rangers make approach to sign 25-yr-old from PL side
Rangers are looking to sign the Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy this summer. The 25-year-old winger was on loan at Sheffield Wednesday last season and he managed to impress for the Owls. He is not a key part of Steve Bruce’s first-team plans at Newcastle United and he will be allowed to leave on loan once again this summer. It will be interesting to see if Rangers can convince the 25-year-old to join them. According to Football Insider, the Scottish outfit have made an approach to sign him. It is still unclear whether Rangers are looking at the players a replacement for Ryan Kent. Kent has been linked with a move to Leeds United and the newly-promoted Premier League side recently submitted an offer for the former Liverpool winger as well. Murphy managed to score nine goals last season and he...
Report: Aston Villa and West Ham linked with a move for former PL attacker
Aston Villa and West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain. The Argentine is expected to leave the Italian club this summer and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. The highly experienced striker had a forgettable spell in the Premier League with Chelsea and it is highly unlikely that he will return to England once again. There is no doubt that Aston Villa and West Ham need to sign a quality striker this summer but the 32-year-old might not be the ideal fit for them. As per reports (h/t Sportwitness), Juventus are looking to get rid of the player. Higuain is past his peak and his style of play is unlikely to suit West Ham or Aston Villa. The two clubs should look to sign a complete forward instead of a poacher. Gonzalo Higuain is b...
Report: Leeds keen on 23-yr-old South American who will cost €15m this summer
Leeds United are interested in signing the Torino defender Lyanco this summer. The 23-year-old has made a name for himself in the Italian League and the likes of PSV and Bologna are keen on the player as well as per reports (h/t Sportwitness). Leeds United need to improve their defensive options this summer and Lyanco could prove to be a decent signing for them. The Whites have been linked with a move for Ben White recently but it seems that Brighton are not willing to sell the 22-year-old. White was a key player for Leeds United during his loan spell at the club last year. Robin Koch from Freiburg has been linked with a move to Leeds as well and the newly-promoted Premier League side are expected to submit an offer for him this week. It seems that Lyanco is just another name on Bielsa’s s...
Report: Celtic held talks with 28-yr-old’s club regarding summer transfer yesterday
Celtic have held fresh talks with Brighton regarding Shane Duffy. The 28-year-old has been linked with a move to Parkhead for a while now and it seems that the Hoops are determined to sign him this summer. As per Football Insider, the Scottish outfit met with Brighton officials yesterday to discuss the transfer. Celtic need to improve their defensive options and Duffy would be a superb signing. He did well for Brighton in the Premier League last season and he could be a star in the Scottish Premiership next year. Ben White’s returned from his loan spell means that Brighton have plenty of centre backs at their disposal now and they’re open to cashing in on Shane Duffy. It will be interesting to see if the Scottish champions can agree on a fee with Brighton for the experienced centre back. C...
Report: Leeds United expected to submit bid for £7.5m-rated winger this summer
Leeds United are expected to submit a bid or the Argentine winger, Pedro De La Vega, as per Ole. The highly talented youngster is valued at £7.5 million and it will be interesting to see if the whites are willing to shell out that kind of money for the player. De La Vega is rated very highly in South America and Marcelo Bielsa could do wonders with a player of his talent. Apparently, the player has been likened to Angel Di Maria because of his talent and style. The youngster can play on either flank and he could prove to an impressive addition to the Leeds United squad this summer. Although he’s not ready to be a key starter for Leeds United right now, he has the potential to be a useful squad player. Leeds United need to add more depth to their attack before the new season begins and sign...
Darren Bent reacts as Villa’s Jack Grealish misses out on England squad
Aston Villa midfielder and skipper Jack Grealish has missed out on Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad. Here is your first #ThreeLions squad of the year! 🙌 Gareth Southgate has named a 24-man squad for next month’s #NationsLeague games against Iceland and Denmark. — England (@England) August 25, 2020 The Three Lions will kick off their Nations League campaign with games against Iceland and Denmark next month, and while there are some new names on the list, there is no place for Villa’s most important player in the 24-man squad, and the club’s former striker Darren Bent has reacted thus to the omission: Not sure what else @JackGrealish has to do to at least get a call up? What do we think it is? Does it come down to trust ? — Darren Bent (@DarrenBent) August 25, 2020 The 24-year...
