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Opinion: Klopp has made a huge £34m error as report makes surprise transfer claim
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp may well regret deciding against signing Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus during the summer transfer window. The Reds made just one summer signing – Ibrahima Konaté from RB Leipzig for around £35 million. It could be argued that Klopp failed to strengthen the area in most need of attention at Anfield, however. Gini Wijnaldum left Liverpool to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in the summer. And Klopp deciding against replacing the Dutchman in the end. We think that could turn out to be a big error. Klopp may regret not signing Florian Neuhaus According to a report from The Sunday Mirror (September 5th, page 62), the 24-year-old Gladbach ace had his heart set on a move to Anfield. And the Bundesliga club were keen to sell hi...
Report: Liverpool eye January swoop for ‘incredible’ £125m ace available for bargain fee
Liverpool are interested in signing Valencia ace Carlos Soler in January according to a report from Fichajes. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp only signed one player in the summer. The German brought Ibrahima Konate to Anfield from RB Leipzig for around £35 million (BBC). It could be argued that the Liverpool manager failed to strengthen the weakest part of his team, however. Having lost Gini Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, Klopp is probably one short in the middle of the park. And it seems as though the German has identified a player who he believes will help solve that particular issue. Liverpool manager Jurgen Kloppis allegedly eyeing a move to sign Valencia ace Carlos Soler – Copyright: xPaulxEllisx 61369484 Liverpool eyeing January Carlos Soler swoop The Valencia ...
Report: Newcastle tried and failed to sign £18 million French powerhouse on deadline day
Newcastle United tried and failed to sign Valencia ace Mouctar Diakhaby on transfer deadline day according to a report from Super Deporte. The Magpies allegedly showed ‘strong interest’ in signing the French centre-back. Steve Bruce really wanted to bring the 24-tear-old to St James’ Park but didn’t make an offer that Valencia deemed to be acceptable. Central defence is clearly an area where Bruce wanted to strengthen at Newcastle. He will have to make do with what he has now until January at least, however. Diakhaby (R) during La Liga match. January 24,2021. 2021012484 Newcastle tried to sign Diakhaby The Valencia ace was on the Magpies’ radar in the summer according to Super Deporte. Unfortunately for the Tyneside outfit, however, they didn’t quite manage to get a deal done for the ...
Report: Tottenham prepare £133k-a-wk contract for £44m ace in order to seal January deal
Tottenham are ready to offer AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie up to an €8 million (£6.9m) per year contract in order to secure his signature in January, according to a report from Calcio Mercato. That works out at around £133k-a-week and would make the 24-year-old the fourth highest paid player at Spurs behind only Harry Kane, Tanguy Ndombele and Heung-Min Son (Spotrac). Nuno Espirito Santo needs more aggression and bite in the middle of the park. And it seems as though he has identified the man for the job. Tottenham allegedly want to sign Kessie in January – Copyright: xSpada/LaPressex Tottenham ready to offer Kessie big money According to CM, Spurs are preparing a huge contract offer to tempt the Ivory Coast international into swapping the San Siro for north London. The AC Milan ace is...
Chelsea have blocked exit of €32m-rated attacker linked with Leicester City – report
Chelsea have blocked the potential loan exit of Callum Hudson-Odoi, The Athletic reports. The England international was recently the subject of a loan bid from Borussia Dortmund, while Leicester City were also credited with an interest. He was open to a move to secure regular first-team football, but the Blues have decided to keep him with Thomas Tuchel wanting sufficient squad depth. Sportslens view: Hudson-Odoi has the preference to play on the left wing, and Dortmund were prepared to guarantee him regular playing time from the position. However, the Blues have blocked his loan exit even though he has been an unused substitute in the first three league games of the season. With Tuchel preferring to play with a 3-4-2-1 formation, Hudson-Odoi faces a tough task of breaking into the XI with...
€28m-rated star expected to leave Arsenal for free next summer after contract snub – report
Alexandre Lacazette has no plans of extending his Arsenal contract that expires in June 2022, football.london reports. The Frenchman was fancied to leave earlier this summer when the Gunners were linked with several strikers. However, they have failed to receive any formal offers for his services due to his high £182,000-per-week wages. Roma and Atletico Madrid were among the striker’s admirers, but neither made a formal approach to sign him. It is now reported that Lacazette has no intention of renewing his deal, and he will leave on a free next summer. Sportslens view: Lacazette has been a solid performer for the north London club, netting 17 or more goals in three of his four campaigns. It seemed that he could be on his way after entering the final year of his deal, but he is now expect...
Sevilla chief Monchi reveals transfer stance on Chelsea target Jules Kounde – report
Sevilla sporting director Monchi has revealed the club’s stance on Jules Kounde amid the transfer interest from Chelsea. The Blues have identified the Frenchman as their prime centre-back target, but it appears that a deal is unlikely at the moment. The club made an opening bid of around €55 million last week, but it fell short of Sevilla’s reported valuation between €65-70m. Monchi has now revealed that the club will no longer negotiate. The Blues must trigger the €80m release clause to sign Kounde today. He said in his deadline-day press conference: “The only offer from Chelsea for Kounde was last Wednesday for an amount we didn’t like.” “It was not enough for us. We responded with a counter-offer which had a deadline of Friday, to allow us to be able to sign a replacement...
Manchester United reveal stance on Jesse Lingard amid West Ham interest – report
Manchester United are happy to keep Jesse Lingard amid speculation linking him with a move to West Ham United, Sky Sports reports. The attacker had an excellent loan stint at the Hammers earlier this year, bagging nine goals and five assists from 16 appearances. He has since been linked with a permanent return to the London outfit. It was recently claimed that they could make a £15 million bid. Lingard has entered the final year of his Red Devils deal, but it is reported that the club are happy for him to stay and fight for his place. Sportslens view: Lingard made a huge impact for the Hammers during the back end of last season as they qualified for the Europa League group stage. The club have since explored a permanent deal for the 28-year-old, but they have been put off by the repor...
Arsenal make surprise transfer decision on Ainsley Maitland-Niles amid Everton interest – report
Arsenal have decided to keep Ainsley Maitland-Niles at the club amid a late loan approach from Everton, The Times’ Paul Joyce reports. The 24-year-old spent the back end of last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, but he has yet to start a Premier League game this term. It was recently reported that the Toffees had opened negotiations with the Gunners over a loan deal with the option to buy next summer. However, the Gunners seem determined to keep Maitland-Niles, and have now told the England international that he will be staying put. Maitland-Niles could yet make the switch to Goodison Park. He is set to hold talks with manager Mikel Arteta over his desire to join the Toffees. Sportslens view: Maitland-Niles has made over 100 appearances for the Gunners, and the vast majority of his...
Report: Wolves can now sign priority Lage target for just £22m but must sell 25-year-old first
Wolverhampton Wanderers can now sign Valencia ace Goncalo Guedes for just £22 million according to a report from Cadena Ser. The proposed deal allegedly hinges on selling Adama Traore to Tottenham first, however. Bruno Lage needs to bring some reinforcements into Molineux before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday. Guedes in action for Valencia – Copyright: xMariaxJosexSegoviax And Valencia star Guedes would be a very wise addition for the Black Country outfit. Wolves can sign Guedes for bargain fee Cadena Ser claims that once Traore is moved on, Lage can then bring the 24-year-old Valencia attacker to Molineux for just £22 million. That really is outstanding value for a player with his quality. The 24-capped Portugal international can play anywhere along the front line and has ...
‘It will be too much’ – Mark Lawrenson states his prediction between Burnley v Leeds
Leeds United will travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Ahead of the match, popular football pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted a comfortable victory for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. The Whites, who impressed heavily last season upon returning to the Premier League after 16 years, are yet to win this term. They suffered a heavy defeat against Manchester United on the opening weekend and came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Everton last week. Leeds are looking to pick up their first three points, and Lawrenson feels they will get their first win on Sunday. He told BBC Sport: “Burnley have lost their opening games, but they were decent at times against Liverpool, creating quite a few opportunities early on. “The Clarets have not signed x, y or z player...
Predicted Leeds starting XI: Bielsa to make two changes, 28-year-old returns
Leeds United travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. The Whites are without a win from their opening two league games, but popular football pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted a 2-0 victory for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Leeds have been far from impressive so far. A calamitous second half against Manchester United saw them losing 5-1 in their opening match. They had to come back from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Everton, where Raphinha scored a superb goal. One thing we have learnt about Leeds under Bielsa is that they are never going to change their style, and it won’t be different when they face Burnley tomorrow. In his pre-match press conference, Bielsa confirmed that Robin Koch is still injured and that the German won’t play any part in the game. However...
