Premier League
Report: Southampton eyeing bargain deal to sign £5m Celtic ace
Southampton are lining up a bargain swoop for Celtic ace Ryan Christie, according to a report from the Sun. The 26-year-old is out of contract at Parkhead next summer. With his contract running down, the Saints are ready to swoop in. Christie would be a very good addition for Ralph Hasenhuttl Southampton’s move to sign the Scotland international could be accelerated if they manage to sell former Hoops midfielder Stuart Armstrong. Southampton target Christie in action for Celtic last season Southampton want Christie The Sun claims that Celtic could be tempted to sell the attacking midfielder for a bargain fee this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing in January. And the Hoops star would add so much to the Saints’ play in the final third if he ends up moving to St Mary’s this ...
Crystal Palace poised to sign 26-year-old Burnley target for £10m – report
Crystal Palace are set to win the race to sign Watford midfielder Will Hughes, The Sun reports. The 26-year-old has entered the final year of his Hornets deal, and he has no plans of extending his stay with the club. Hence, he has been sent to train with the reserves, and it appears only a matter of time before he heads for the exit door. Palace have been in advanced negotiations for Hughes in recent weeks, and they are now poised to land his signature. Their initial bid of £5 million was rejected by the Hornets, and it was recently reported that Burnley had entered the pursuit. However, Patrick Vieira’s side are still in the driving seat to sign him after making an improved transfer offer worth £10m. Palace are ready to pay £7m up front. It is reported that a deal could be ...
Report: Klopp tried to bring 63-cap international back to Liverpool this summer
Liverpool have tried to re-sign Philippe Coutinho on a couple of occasions already this summer according to Mundo Deportivo (print edition, August 21, page 3). The 29-year-old was absolutely brilliant for the Reds during a five-year spell at Anfield. The 63-capped Brazil international bagged 54 goals and 45 assists in 201 games in all competitions and was a key player for Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp. However, his form has nosedived since joining Barcelona from the Reds for around £142 million in January 2018 (BBC). Coutinho in action for Barcelona Liverpool have tried to re-sign Coutinho That’s according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish publication claims that the Merseyside outfit have regularly ‘probed’ Barca regarding a swoop for the mercurial South American. The Coutinho of today w...
Arsenal to terminate contract of £100,000-a-week star after mutual agreement – report
Arsenal have agreed to terminate Sead Kolasinac’s contract after he agreed to give up some of his loyalty bonuses, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur reports. The left-back was deemed surplus to requirements during the back end of last season, and he was loaned out to his former club Schalke. Schalke could not afford to sign him permanently. Having entered the final year of his £100,000-per-week deal, the Gunners have now agreed to release him. The Bosnian has agreed to give up part of his final year wages. He is expected to join Fenerbahce on a two-year contract worth £1.55 million annually. The Turkish outfit will have the option to extend his stay for another 12 months. They are set to secure his services under Mesut Ozil’s recommendation. Sportslens view: The Gunners were content to loan o...
Report: Tottenham have plot bold move to sign £15.9m star and move on Pochettino signing
Tottenham are keen to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie this summer according to a report from Tuttosport. And Spurs are allegedly open to the idea of sending Tanguy Ndombele in the opposite direction in what would be a quite sensational swap deal. The Frenchman, 24, arrived in North London from Lyon in July 2019 for around £53.8 million (BBC). Meanwhile, McKennie joined Juve from Schalke on loan in the summer of 2020 before his deal was made permanent in March of this year for around €18.5 million (£15.9 million) according to Bleacher Report. McKennie is an alleged transfer target for Tottenham this summer And arguably, the Juventus star has outshone the Tottenham man over the past year or so. Tottenham eyeing McKennie, Ndombele swap deal Fabio Paratici is keen to bring the 24-capp...
Burnley negotiating personal terms with versatile attacker after agreeing £15m fee – report
Burnley are negotiating personal terms with Maxwel Cornet after finalising a transfer fee with Lyon, The Sun reports. The Clarets have had a quiet transfer window with centre-back Nathan Collins being the only outfield signing to date. Sean Dyche has emphasised the need for at least two new wingers, and they are now on the cusp of signing Cornet. The club have made multiple bids for the winger and they have eventually agreed to meet the £15 million price tag. Cornet had been keen on a move to Hertha Berlin, but the Bundesliga outfit appear to have been put off by the valuation. Burnley have now been granted permission to negotiate personal terms, and finalise the Ivorian’s transfer. Sportslens view: Cornet can play on either wing or at left-back. The Clarets could utilise him from the...
Report: Door open for Leeds to sign £26m Samba Boy, Bielsa lifeline after La Liga giants bid
Leeds must act fast if they want to sign Matheus Cunha this summer with Atletico Madrid having submitted a £21 million bid for the Brazilian according to a report from German publication BILD. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa still has a good chance to sign the 22-year-old, however, with Hertha Berlin said to be holding out for closer to £26 million for his services. Cunha would be an absolutely outstanding addition for Leeds. So if the west Yorkshire outfit have to pay £26 million for his signature, it will be well worth their while. Cunha is an alleged transfer target for Leeds this summer Leeds must act fast as Atleti make Cunha bid BILD claims that La Liga giants Atletico Madrid have already submitted a £21 million bid for the Brazilian ace – £5 million below Hertha’s asking price for the at...
Report: Wolves have pre-agreement to sign attacking midfielder and winger
Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen to sign Las Palmas youth duo Alberto Moleiro and Ale Garcia, according to a report from La Provincia. Bruno Lage is desperately trying to bolster his ranks at Molineux this summer. Wolves have a talented group of players, but Lage seems intent on building for the future. The Black Country outfit have been linked with a very exciting swoop for two young talents. Wolves boss Lage Wolves want Las Palmas duo Moleiro and Garcia The teenagers are on Lage’s radar, according to a report from La Provincia. The young Spanish duo are completely unproven at the highest level. However, they are supremely talented. Moleiro is an attacking midfielder while Garcia operates on the right-wing. La Provincia reckon that Wolves already have a ‘pre-agreement’ in place ...
‘Big response’ – Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Leeds vs Everton
Leeds United will take on Everton in the Premier League at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon. The Whites made a horror start to the new campaign, suffering a 5-1 defeat against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Leeds did well in the first half to keep the game tight, despite going a goal down. They restored parity after the break, but a calamitous performance soon after saw the Red Devils tear them apart with four unanswered goals. Robin Koch struggled badly in the defensive midfield role, and Marcelo Bielsa needs to strengthen this position before the transfer window closes. It won’t be a problem against the Toffees, with Kalvin Phillips set to return to the starting line-up. Leeds are more stable and compact with him on the side. His return will allow Koch to move back in defence alongs...
Newcastle allegedly plotting shock move to sign 90k-a-week Premier League ace
Newcastle United are keen to sign Everton ace James Rodriguez, according to football journalist Ekrem Konur. The 30-year-old joined the Toffees from Real Madrid in September last year for around £12 million (BBC). However, it seems as though he has no future at Goodison Park. The Colombia international seemingly only joined Everton because of Carlo Ancelotti. And he now wants to leave Goodison (Liverpool Echo). The Magpies could offer Rodriguez an escape route from Merseyside. Newcastle allegedly want to sign Rodriguez from Everton Newcastle chasing Rodriguez? Ekrem Konur reckons Steve Bruce has asked Mike Ashley to try and bring the classy play-maker to St James’ Park this summer: 🚨#Newcastle United plan to hold talks with #Everton about James #Rodríguez 🇨🇴 at...
Burnley enter race to sign Crystal Palace target with 77 Premier League appearances – report
Burnley are set to go head-to-head with Crystal Palace in the race to sign Watford midfielder Will Hughes, The Mail reports. Hughes has entered the final year of his Hornets deal, and he recently turned down a two-year contract extension with the club. As a result, he has been demoted to the Under 23s, and the club are likely to sanction his sale before the transfer deadline. Crystal Palace were leading the race to land his signature, but their opening offer of £5 million has been turned down. The London outfit are reluctant to pay more. The Clarets have now joined the pursuit and could bring the 26-year-old to Turf Moor. Sportslens view: The Hornets have been active throughout the transfer window, and they are preparing for multiple midfield exits before the deadline. They have signe...
Aubameyang and Saka return, Predicted Arsenal line-up (3-4-3) vs Chelsea
Arsenal take on London rivals Chelsea in Sunday’s Premier League game at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners had a horrendous start to the new campaign with a 2-0 defeat at newly-promoted Brentford. They were without seven first-team stars for the derby due to injuries and COVID-19. Among those absentees, only Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Willian stand the possibility of facing the Blues. The Gunners will also be without Martin Odegaard, who has not received a work permit after rejoining the club. Mikel Arteta’s side are far from full strength and appear underdogs for the London derby. They can take heart from the fact that their recent record against the Blues has been good. The club have won three of the last five meetings. They did the double last season. Formation: 3-4-3 Predicted Line-...
