Premier League
‘Bigger than Arsenal’, ‘King’: Some Chelsea fans react to recent transfer update
A selection of Chelsea fans reacted on Twitter after Olivier Giroud made the move to the Serie A with AC Milan. The 34-year-old made a good impression during his three-and-a-half seasons with the club, helping them win three trophies. He was sparingly used last term with the competition for places, but still made his mark with 11 goals across all competitions. That included six goals in the Champions League from just 257 minutes. He was the top scorer in the competition for the Blues. Giroud’s contract was extended for another season earlier in April, but it was always anticipated that he would move on. With the Blues actively searching for an elite striker, it was probably the right time for the Frenchman to pursue a fresh challenge. His departure has been met positively by many Blues fan...
West Ham open talks to offload £115,000-a-week star, ready to accept just £2m – report
West Ham United have opened negotiations with Fenerbahce to sanction the sale of Andriy Yarmolenko, Football Insider reports. The Ukrainian joined the Hammers from Borussia Dortmund in 2018, and he has since been disappointing with just seven goals and three assists from 47 Premier League appearances. On the contrary, his form for his country has been truly exceptional. He recently bagged two goals and two assists en route to the quarter-final of the European Championships. Having entered the final year of his £115,000-a-week contract, the Hammers are keen to get him off their wage bill and are set to accept a significant loss. He was purchased from Dortmund for £18 million but could be sold for just £2m. Sportslens view: The Hammers are in the process of offloading big-salary pl...
Report: Liverpool chasing midfielder who has ‘absolutely everything’, Klopp needs to bid £41m
Liverpool are showing the strongest interest in signing Atletico Madrid ace Saul Niguez this summer according to a report from AS (print edition, July 17th page 8). The 26-year-old midfielder is set for an exit from the Wanda Metropolitano this summer. Jurgen Klopp will be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Anfield this summer. Gini Wijnaldum recently left to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool target Saul Niguez in action last season (Photo: Ivan Abanades Medina) And Atletico Madrid ace Saul seems like the absolutely perfect summer addition for Liverpool this summer. Liverpool leading Saul Niguez race AS claims that the Reds are showing the most concrete interest in signing the Spain international. The Merseyside outfit allegedly need to increase their €...
Arteta cannot afford Arsenal’s £50 million gamble to fail
The news that Arsenal will sign Ben White from Brighton & Hove Albion is a major statement by the club. According to The Athletic, the deal is subject to a medical and the fee will be around £50 million. SL View White is an excellent centre-back, but is he worth the huge outlay? He shone during his loan spell with Leeds United, helping the Yorkshire club win promotion to the Premier League. The 23-year-old subsequently nailed down a first-team spot with Brighton, playing an integral role as the Seagulls avoided relegation. His performances saw him called up to England’s squad for the European Championships, but he didn’t see any game time during the tournament. Arsenal desperately need to improve their defensive options, having missed out on European qualification last season. However,...
Tottenham Hotspur want to swap 24-year-old to sign long-term Arsenal target – report
Tottenham Hotspur have offered Lyon the chance to re-sign Tanguy Ndombele in a swap deal for Houssem Aouar, ESPN reports. Spurs recently joined Arsenal in the race to sign Aouar, who could be available on a cut-price deal of around €25 million. It is now claimed that the club are looking into an exchange deal for the midfielder, with Ndombele moving in the opposition. The Gunners are also interested in the France international, but they need to sell one more player before lodging a bid. Sportslens view: Ndombele was purchased from Les Gones for €60m in 2019, but he has failed to live up to the expectations with inconsistent performances. It is still unlikely that they could cut their losses on the 24-year-old. Spurs will want cash in addition to Aouar if Ndombele returns to Lyon....
Everton interested in signing Premier League winner with 63 international caps – report
Everton are interested in signing Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic this summer, talkSPORT claims. The Toffees want a back-up for Jordan Pickford following the exit of Robin Olsen after a season-long loan. They have expressed an interest in landing Begovic, who was a regular for the Cherries last term, making 51 appearances across all competitions. The 63-cap Bosnia & Herzegovina international has entered the final year of his deal, and he could be allowed to leave on a free transfer. Sportslens view: Pickford has been the undisputed choice in goal for the Toffees in recent years, and he should continue to keep his place next season. He had a wonderful tournament with England at the European Championships, but his form at club level has been inconsistent with errors. Begovic has vas...
Chelsea fail with part-exchange deal to sign 41-goal striker, club want €176m – report
Borussia Dortmund have rejected Chelsea’s opening transfer offer to sign Erling Braut Haaland, a report from Sky Germany claims. The Blues are keen on recruiting an elite centre-forward this summer, and they have their sights on landing Haaland in a club-record deal. Chelsea recently made an opening offer with Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi acting as a makeweight, but the proposal has been rejected. Dortmund have no plans of parting ways with Haaland unless their €176 million valuation is met. The Blues are unlikely to pay the staggering fee. Sportslens view: The Blues misfired up front last season. Timo Werner and Abraham were the top scorers for the club, with just 12 goals across all competitions. Abraham appears likely to leave the club soon, and the Blues were hoping to util...
‘I’m crying’, ‘Incredible’: Some Palace fans react to transfer update from David Ornstein
A selection of Crystal Palace fans on Twitter have expressed their delight after learning that the club are on the cusp of signing Chelsea defender Marc Guehi. The 21-year-old was one of the best-performing centre-backs in the Championship last season, where he spent time on loan with Swansea City. It was initially anticipated that he would break into the Blues’ first-team plans, but Palace are set to sign him after making an irresistible transfer offer. As per The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Palace have already reached a transfer agreement, and the centre-back is currently in the process of a medical. This has got several Palace fans excited. Here are a few reactions on Twitter. Marc Guehi’s first game will be Chelsea Away Incoming last minute winner 💉😂 pic.twitter.co...
Brentford agree to sign Norwich City target, who has 23 international caps – report
Brentford are on the cusp of signing Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer after agreeing a club-record deal for his services, The Telegraph’s John Percy reports. The Norway international has been widely fancied to leave the Hoops in recent months, having turned down the option of signing a new contract beyond next season. Norwich City had been in regular talks for the centre-back, but the Bees have won the race to sign him for a club-record fee of around £13.5 million. Sportslens view: The Bees were promoted to the Premier League through the play-offs last season after missing out at the same stage in 2019/2020. They were the top scorers in the Championship and were also solid at the back with the fourth-best defensive record in the division. The Premier League will present them with a sti...
Chelsea enter race to sign €60m-rated star, who recently rejected Tottenham Hotspur – report
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, who recently rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur, Spanish publication Sport claims. The Frenchman was tipped to join Spurs in a part-exchange deal involving Davinson Sanchez, but the deal fell through as Kounde rejected the transfer due to the lack of Champions League football. It is now reported that the Blues have entered the race. The recently-crowned European champions are said to appeal to the centre-back, who is valued at around €60 million. Sportslens view: The Blues are actively searching for an elite centre-back. They are reportedly prepared to part ways with Kurt Zouma to recoup some of the transfer funds for the new signing. Kounde has been on their radar for a while, and it appears that they are ...
Chelsea make club-record bid to sign attacker with 26 goal contributions last season – report
Chelsea have made a club-record offer for Federico Chiesa but Juventus have no plans to sell him, Bild reporter Christian Falk claims. The Blues are looking to bolster their frontline this summer, and they have their sights on Chiesa, who can play on either flank or lead the line. The west London giants recently made an opening €100 million bid to sign the Italian, but the Bianconeri have made it clear that he is ‘untouchable‘. The Bianconeri signed Chiesa on loan from Fiorentina for €10m last summer, and they have the obligation to buy him for €40m at the end of next season. Sportslens view: Chiesa has been a terrific signing for the Bianconeri, and he had a fine debut season, registering 15 goals and 11 assists from 46 appearances. The 23-year-old carried over the form to ...
Belgian giants favourites to sign Fulham target, who scored 17 goals last season – report
Genk are reportedly leading the race to sign Chelsea striker Ike Ugbo this summer. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan with Belgian top-flight club Cercle Brugge, registering 17 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions. He played a key role in them avoiding relegation. Brugge had the option to sign him permanently but opted against the deal as Ugbo wanted a new challenge. It was previously suggested that Watford or Fulham could sign the Englishman, but it now appears that he could be set for a permanent move abroad. Besiktas, PSV and Feyenoord have expressed an interest, but reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Genk are confident of landing his services. Sportslens view: Earlier in April, Watford were in negotiations with Ugbo, but it appears unlikely that ...
