Premier League
West Ham continuing talks to sign 23-year-old, player keen to play for them – report
Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic is keen on joining West Ham United this summer, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Hammers are eager to bring in a new centre-back and have been linked with several players, including long term target Milenkovic. The club failed with a bid of around £23 million to sign him last summer. However, with under a year left on his contract, they have now tabled £14m for his services. La Viola have not accepted the proposal, and talks are continuing between the clubs to reach an agreement. Milenkovic is eager to join the Hammers. Sportslens view: Milenkovic has been with the Serie A outfit for the past four seasons, registering 133 appearances across all competitions. With a height of 1.95m, it is unsurprising that he has been good aeriall...
Crystal Palace join Southampton and Canaries in race to sign in-demand £20m star – report
Crystal Palace could compete with Norwich City and Southampton to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, LancsLive reports. Armstrong had a superb 2020/21 campaign for Rovers, registering 29 goals across all competitions. He ended the season with a stunning three hat-tricks. His performances bagged him the Championship’s PFA Fans Player of the Year award ahead of the likes of Teemu Pukki, Ivan Toney and Emiliano Buendia. He has since been fancied to make the switch to the Premier League. Rovers are looking for at least £20 million despite him entering the final year of his deal. Southampton have been linked with his services throughout the summer and they could make a serious approach after the sale of Danny Ings to Aston Villa. However, they appear set to face comp...
Report: Everton could move to sign £12.5 million Brazil international
Everton could make a move to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Neto this summer according to a report from Sport. The Toffees currently have Jordan Pickford as their undisputed number one goalkeeper. João Virgínia and Asmir Begovic are at Goodison Park as back-up for the England international. So Rafa Benitez signing another goalkeeper at this moment in time would be a rather strange move. Unless the Spaniard is planning to move one of those names mentioned above on this summer. Barcelona goalkeeper Neto could be a transfer target for Everton Everton eyeing Neto? Sport reckon that the Merseyside outfit could take advantage of Barcelona’s crippling financial issues and snare the Brazilian stopper this summer. The 31-year-old is available for around €15 million (£12.5 million) according to Sport. Th...
Report: Liverpool can snap up 27-year-old midfielder for bargain £8.5m fee
Liverpool could sign Real Betis ace Guido Rodriguez for a bargain fee this summer according to a report from Estadio Deportivo. The Spanish publication claims that the La Liga outfit want just €10 million (£8.5 million) for the defensive midfielder. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is well known to be keen on strengthening his ranks at Anfield this summer. That is obvious after Gini Wijnaldum left Liverpool to link up with Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool target Guido Rodriguez in action for Real Betis last season – Copyright: xPRESSINPHOTOx AP_210228_727 Liverpool to move in for Rodriguez? The Reds can sign the 27-year-old Argentina international for a paltry £8.5 million. That really is very good value. And with the Merseyside outfit not as flush with cash as they once were, Rodri...
Aston Villa not interested in £35m West Ham United target amid hefty wage demands – report
Aston Villa are unlikely to meet the wage demands of out-of-favour Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, Football Insider reports. Abraham has been fancied to leave the Blues after barely playing under Thomas Tuchel during the back end of last season. He has been linked with Villa, West Ham United and Arsenal, but won’t come cheaply with the Blues valuing him at £35 million. Besides this, the move could be complicated with Abraham demanding an £80,000 increase on his current salary of £50,000-per-week. It is now reported that Villa have informed Abraham’s camp that they are unlikely to meet his wage demands for a potential transfer. Sportslens view: Abraham played 16 minutes for the Blues between March and May but still registered 12 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. H...
Why Aston Villa signing is terrible news for greedy Chelsea star
The news that Aston Villa have signed Danny Ings from Southampton took most people by surprise. Villa had been strongly linked with Saints star James Ward-Prowse, and Ings didn’t appear to be on their radar. However, with Jack Grealish edging closer to a £100 million transfer to Manchester City, Villa have moved to strengthen their forward options by signing Ings. The 29-year-old hasn’t come cheaply, with Villa paying around £30 million to secure his services. The Midlands club have been busy this summer, with deals for Emiliano Buendia, Leon Bailey and Ashley Young already wrapped up. If Grealish joins City, it could be argued that Villa’s squad is stronger than the one that ended last season. Ings will provide top-class competition for Ollie Watkins and allow Dean Smith to adopt differen...
Leicester City make transfer decision on James Maddison amid Arsenal approach – report
Leicester City have knocked back a part-exchange bid from Arsenal for midfielder James Maddison, Football Insider reports. The Gunners are keen on landing a creative midfielder this summer, and they recently made a formal approach for the 24-year-old. It is now reported that the north London outfit included Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles as makeweights in the offer for Maddison. The proposal has been snubbed by the Foxes, who are reluctant to sell their prized asset unless a straight-cash offer of over £70 million is made. Sportslens view: The Gunners have already committed £71m to sign three players in Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ben White in the transfer window. They are eyeing more signings before the deadline, but may have to recoup funds from player sales in o...
Bielsa is reportedly eyeing £23 million double deal that would completely transform Leeds
Leeds are interested in signing Rangers duo Ryan Kent and Glen Kamara this summer according to a report from Give Me Sport. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa seems to be intent on building a team capable of pushing for the top six this season. The West Yorkshire outfit have already brought Junior Firpo and Kristoffer Klaesson to Elland Road this summer. Meanwhile Jack Harrison’s loan deal has finally been made permanent. Bielsa clearly isn’t done with his business just yet, however. Kamara and Kent are allegedly on Leeds’ radar this summer – Copyright: xChrisxMcCluskiex PSI-10683-0034 Leeds chasing Rangers duo Kent and Kamara are on the Whites’ radar according to a report from GMS. The lively winger and the tenacious central midfielder really would add so much to Bielsa’s side. Kent, 24, bag...
Arsenal can land their top attacking target for €50m but deal is complicated – report
Real Madrid are reluctant to sell Martin Odegaard to Arsenal permanently unless they are prepared to insert a buy-back clause as part of the deal, ABC reports. The Norway international spent the second half of last season with the Gunners on loan, bagging two goals and two assists from 20 outings. The Gunners are keen on retaining his services this summer, and they are awaiting the green light from Los Blancos to make a proposal. It is now reported that Odegaard remains in the plans of manager Carlo Ancelotti, but he can’t assure him with a regular starting position. Los Blancos are willing to sanction Odegaard’s sale to the Gunners for €50 million but want to retain a buy-back clause as part of the deal. Sportslens view: Odegaard had a positive influence on the Gunners’ results durin...
£100,000-a-week star ‘expected’ to sign new four-year contract with Arsenal – report
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to sign a new four-year contract after a move to Roma failed to materialise, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Switzerland international was heavily touted to join the Giallorossi earlier this summer, and it was claimed that personal terms were already agreed. However, the Serie A outfit failed to meet the Gunners’ transfer demands, and Mikel Arteta recently confirmed that Xhaka will be staying at the club. The club have now decided to renew his £100,000-a-week contract expiring in less than two years. He is ‘expected’ to sign a new deal until June 2025. Sportslens view: Xhaka had divided opinion among the Gunners fans with his ill-discipline and poor conduct on the playing field on several occasions. His shirt-throwing antics after...
Arsenal have free run to sign £65m star with 30 goal contributions last season
Arsenal have a free run to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez during this summer’s transfer window, Eurosport’s Dean Jones reports. The Gunners have been fancied to sign a new centre-forward, and it has recently emerged that Martinez is the prime transfer target. It is now reported that Inter value the Argentine at £65 million, and the Gunners have a free run to sign him with no rival offers. Tottenham Hotspur could enter the pursuit of the marksman, but that depends on how they deal with the future of Harry Kane. The Gunners are actively in talks with the Nerazzurri to sign Martinez, who is very interested in a Premier League move. Sportslens view: The Gunners appear determined to sign a new striker this summer. This could coincide with the departures of Alexandre Lacazette an...
Report: Tottenham can now sign lethal 29-year-old striker for absolute bargain fee
Tottenham Hotspur can sign transfer target Simy for a bargain £3 million this summer, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. Spurs news went crazy yesterday when Harry Kane failed to show up for training. The 28-year-old clearly wants to leave Tottenham this summer. If he does, Nuno Espirito Santo will have a seriously difficult task on his hands to replace the England captain. The north London outfit will undoubtedly target an elite striker but signing just one forward won’t be enough. Tottenham target Simy Sin action for Crotone last season It could be argued that with the £100m plus that they will undoubtedly receive for Kane, Nuno should look to bring in three centre-forwards. Tottenham could sign Simy for a bargain The Crotone striker is on Spurs radar, as reported b...
