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Report: Aston Villa want £18m-rated player who impressed in the Premier League this season
Report: Aston Villa want £18m-rated player who impressed in the Premier League this season – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are looking to sign the highly talented Max Aarons this summer. As per the Telegraph, the young defender is a target for Dean Smith’s side after impressing in the Premier League this season. Norwich City have been relegated but the likes of Aarons, Lewis, Buendia, Cantwell and Pukki have all impressed. It will be interesting to see how many of these players remain at the club next season. It is evident that the likes of Aarons belong in the Premier League and he would be a sensational signing for Villa. Smith needs to bring in a quality long-term replacement for Elmohamady and Aarons would be perfect. He is already good enough to start in ...
Journalist discloses what Leeds United have told him about Eberechi Eze pursuit
Journalist discloses what Leeds United have told him about Eberechi Eze pursuit – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are not actively chasing Queens Park Rangers attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze, according to Leeds Live journalist Beren Cross. The Sun reported in July that Leeds – who have won automatic promotion to the Premier League from the Championship – are interested in signing Eze from QPR in the summer transfer window. Respected Leeds Live journalist Cross has said that although the West Yorkshire club like the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, they are not actively chasing him. When asked during a Q&A on Leeds Live this evening about Eze and QPR, Cross said: “I like him. Leeds like him, but we’re nowhere near offering bids or anything lik...
Report: Everton join the race to sign La Liga player who will cost £14.5m, Wolves keen as well
Report: Everton join the race to sign La Liga player who will cost £14.5m, Wolves keen as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton and Wolves have enquired about the availability of Rafinha this summer. As per Sport (via Sportwitness), the player is considered as an expendable asset by Barcelona and they would be willing to sell him for a fee of around €16m (£14.5m). The midfielder was on loan at Celta this past season and he needs to leave Barcelona in order to play regularly next year. The player is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League. His brother Thiago has been linked with a move to England as well and Rafinha is keen to reunite with the Bayern Munich star. It will be interesting to see if Everton and Wolves come forward with an offer for the player now. ...
Report: Celtic running out of time to sign 26-goal target who wants to join them
Report: Celtic running out of time to sign 26-goal target who wants to join them – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic are interested in signing Peterborough striker Ivan Toney as manager Neil Lennon looks to boost his striking options. The Hoops have seen their opening bid of £4 million turned down, but they are yet to return with an improved bid and time is running out with Brentford closing in on the 24-year-old. Peterborough’s Director of Football Barry Fry says Celtic are Toney’s preferred choice, but the club won’t hesitate to move on quickly if they are kept waiting. “They are running out of time now. The lad is very close to signing for someone else in the next couple of days,” the club’s chief told The Scottish Daily Mail. “Ce...
Report: Youngster unhappy at Tottenham Hotspur, wants to leave this summer
Report: Youngster unhappy at Tottenham Hotspur, wants to leave this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele wants to join Inter Milan in the summer transfer window, according to The Mirror. It has been reported that Italian giants Inter are interested in signing Ndombele from Premier League outfit Tottenham in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that Spurs do not want to sell the France international midfielder. However, according to the report, the 23-year-old is unhappy at the North London outfit and is keen on a move to Inter this summer. Disappointing Tottenham Hotspur spell Much was expected of Ndombele when he joined Tottenham from Lyon in the summer of 2019, with the France international arriving at Tottenham Hot...
Report: Smith wants to sign 26-goal star this summer, Villa will have to pay £25m
Report: Smith wants to sign 26-goal star this summer, Villa will have to pay £25m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are keen on signing the Brentford striker Ollie Watkins this summer. As per The Telegraph, the Championship outfit will demand around £25 million for their star player. Watkins and Benrahma have been Brentford’s best players this season and they were very close to guiding their side to the Premier League next season. Now that the Bees have failed to secure promotion, their key players could look to move on in search of better opportunities. Both Watkins and Benrahma have been linked with Villa and they are good enough for the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa are willing to pay the asking price for Watkins this summer. Th...
New report claims club will sell ‘unbelievable’ player amid Leeds and Arsenal speculation
New report claims club will sell ‘unbelievable’ player amid Leeds and Arsenal speculation – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United and Arsenal have reportedly received a boost in their alleged pursuit of Brentford star Said Benrahma. According to The Mirror, Leeds are interested in signing Benrahma from Brentford in the summer transfer window. The Whites, who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship, are ready to make a move for the 24-year-old winger, according to the report. It has been claimed that Leeds are ‘pushing hard’ for the Algeria international, who can also play as a forward and is rated at £25 million. ESPN has claimed of interest in the Brentford attacker from Arsenal, who have just won the FA Cup this...
Virgil van Dijk’s 4-word reaction to Nathan Ake’s post after Manchester City transfer
Virgil van Dijk’s 4-word reaction to Nathan Ake’s post after Manchester City transfer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool central defender Virgil van Dijk has responded to Nathan Ake’s post on Twitter after his Dutch compatriot completed his move to Manchester City. As announced on City’s official website, the Premier League giants have signed Ake from Bournemouth, who will play in the Championship next season after getting relegated from the top flight of English football. The Netherlands international central defender has signed a five-year contract with the Citizens. According to Goal.com, the Cherries have been paid £40 million by City for the 25-year-old former Chelsea man. Liverpool central defender Van Dijk plays with Ake for the Netherlands national football team,...
Report: Wolves make contact with 22-yr-old’s representatives, Liverpool keen on attacker as well
Report: Wolves make contact with 22-yr-old's representatives, Liverpool keen on attacker as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Watford attacker Ismaila Sarr is a man in demand this summer. As per Harrow Times, Liverpool, Wolves and Crystal Palace have made contact with the player’s representatives regarding a transfer. However, Wolves and Palace will only look to sign the player if Traore and Zaha are sold. Sarr made quite an impression in the Premier League this season and he is too good to play in the Championship. A move back to the top flight would be the best option for him. If he joins a club like Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp could maximise his potential. Also, the Reds need more depth in their front three. Sarr could play as a back up to Sadio Mane. Meanwhile, he...
Report: AS Roma chairman open to buying Newcastle after he seals £540m deal
Report: AS Roma chairman open to buying Newcastle after he seals £540m deal – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Northern Echo, AS Roma chairman and co-owner James Pallotta could launch a bid to buy Newcastle United once he sells the Serie A side. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund pulled out of a £300 million deal to buy Newcastle last week, citing the prolonged process of being approved by the Premier League and the coronavirus pandemic as reasons for doing so. American TV mogul Henry Mauriss is expected to step in having been linked with a £350 million bid to buy the St. James’ Park outfit, but he could soon have a rival with Pallotta linked to making a move once he sells Roma. The 62-year-old was close to selling the Italian outfit to the Friedkin...
Report: Fulham looking to beat Barcelona to signature of versatile defender
Report: Fulham looking to beat Barcelona to signature of versatile defender – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to the Telegraph, Fulham are interested in bringing Tottenham Hotspur’s left-back Ryan Sessegnon back to Craven Cottage, but they will have to settle for a loan deal to have a chance of landing the 20-year-old. The England youth international joined Spurs for £25 million last summer but struggled with injuries and wasn’t trusted by boss Jose Mourinho. Barcelona are also keen on Sessegnon as his ability to also play in attack and his huge potential have caught their attention. However, the youngster wants to play regularly in order to have a chance of playing in next summer’s European Championship, and he would be open to a return to Fulham. The...
Report: Everton looking to beat Mourinho to £85m winger who once rejected Liverpool move
Report: Everton looking to beat Mourinho to £85m winger who once rejected Liverpool move – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Sport1 (via Buli News), Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are both keeping tabs on Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey, and their scouts will be running the rule over him against Rangers in the second-leg of the Europa League last-16 clash tomorrow night. Playing in the Premier League remains a dream for the 22-year-old, and it could come true this summer, with the Bundesliga outfit ready to cash in on him. Everton want to boost their attacking ranks this summer as they look to break into the top-six, while Jose Mourinho is hoping to make Spurs a top-four side again. Bailey has scored seven goals and registered three assists in 31 appearances in 2019...
