Premier League
Barcelona announce the signing of Eric Garcia
Finally, the signing of Eric Garcia has been officially announced by Barcelona. The 20-year-old centre-back has been linked to the club for almost a year now. He came very close to signing for his boyhood club last summer before the talks broke down on the deadline day, as well as January of this year. Garcia had spent nine years at the youth level in Barça before moving to Manchester City in 2017. The youngster has been captain of almost all the youth Barça teams he played at. He was also the captain of the U-19 team of Manchester City. After a triumphant spell with Manchester City in England, Garcia will return to Catalonia, securing the Premier League winners medal twice. Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, rates the young centre-back very highly. When asked about not selecting Ga...
Arsenal interested in £21m winger, who scored twice against Real Madrid last season – report
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Manor Solomon is keen on a move to the Premier League this summer amid interest from Arsenal, football.london claims. The 21-year-old was linked with a possible move to the north London club in January, but they did not make any approach for his services. The winger is still interested in playing in the English top-flight, and his agent Pini Zahavi has been in contact with Gunners technical director Edu. Solomon, who has 17 caps for Israel, is valued at £21 million by Shakhtar Donetsk following a promising season, where he netted 11 goals. Sportslens view: Solomon built his reputation during the first half of last season by scoring in both group stage wins over Real Madrid in the Champions League. The youngster is capable of playing in both flanks, but he ...
Aston Villa confident of signing £40m Arsenal target with 32 goal contributions this season
Aston Villa are confident of beating Arsenal to the signature of Norwich City attacker Emiliano Buendia this summer, Football Insider reports. The Midlands outfit opened preliminary talks for the Argentine last week, and there is a belief that they will land his services ahead of the Gunners. The Canaries are reluctant to part ways with the 24-year-old this summer unless they receive a transfer package of around £40 million. However, the club are prepared to accept a lesser fee up front for Buendia, and Villa are positive about luring him to the Midlands this summer. Sportslens view: Jack Grealish has been the club’s most creative player. He registered six goals and 12 assists in the league last season despite missing 12 games through injury. Grealish has been linked with a big-money ...
Manchester United prefer to sign £80m-rated star over Harry Kane this summer
Manchester United prefer to sign Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho over Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer, The Mail reports. The Red Devils were heavily linked with Sancho last summer, but they refused to meet the £108 million valuation set by the Bundesliga outfit. They are likely to make a fresh approach in the coming weeks, with reports suggesting that the attacker could be available for a reduced fee of £80m. Kane has also been linked with a possible move to Old Trafford, but it appears that United are not planning to pursue the England international. The club recently committed Edinson Cavani to a new one-year contract, and they are satisfied with the performances of the Uruguayan. Hence, they are likely to prioritise a summer move for Sancho, and will attempt ...
Chelsea close to announcing new contract for £110,000-a-week star – Fabrizio Romano
Chelsea are close to announcing a new contract for Thiago Silva. However, they are also exploring the option to sign another centre-back this summer, according to reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The 36-year-old made 34 appearances in his debut campaign for the Blues. He suffered a few injuries, and one of them happened in the Champions League final against Manchester City last night, where the Blues prevailed with a 1-0 win. Despite this, the west London giants have mutually agreed to exercise the 12-month extension clause on his £110,000-a-week contract, and Romano has revealed that an announcement is expected soon. The Blues are still looking at the prospect of bolstering the central defensive department, and they could make a signing if the right opportunity presents in the upcoming...
Arsenal set asking price for Granit Xhaka, Roma plan to propose swap deal – report
Arsenal have set their asking price for midfielder Granit Xhaka amid interest from Roma, Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The Switzerland international has been identified as the top transfer target for manager Jose Mourinho, who recently took charge of Roma. The club recently made a bid of €13 million plus add-ons for the midfielder, but the offer was immediately rejected by the Gunners. The north London club are looking for at least €20m million for Xhaka, but Roma are hopeful of negotiating a part-exchange deal. They are prepared to include either Amadou Diawara or Cengiz Under as a makeweight to land the former Borussia Monchengladbach captain. Sportslens view: Xhaka came close to leaving the Gunners for Hertha Berlin in January last year, but he was convinced to stay by manager Mike...
Watford join Brighton & Hove Albion in race to sign 22-year-old star valued at £15m
Watford have the latest club to be interested in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah in the forthcoming transfer window, The Mirror reports. The 22-year-old struggled for regular game time with the Gunners last term, ending up with just 1,308 minutes in 30 appearances. With just 13 months left on his contract, it appears that he could be on the move, and Brighton were recently credited with an interest. The Hornets have now joined the pursuit of the former England Under-21 international, who could cost around £15 million this summer. Sportslens view: The Gunners currently have Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Gabriel Martinelli, who are ahead of Eddie Nketiah in the pecking order. Lacazette could head for the exit door this summer, but the club are likely to pursue...
Manchester United ‘most realistic destination’ for attacker with 36 goal contributions – report
Manchester United are in regular contact with Jadon Sancho’s representatives as they bid to sign him from Borussia Dortmund this summer, Sky Sports reports. The England international was fancied to join the Red Devils during last summer’s transfer window, but they refused to meet the £108 million valuation. Sancho enjoyed a superb 2020/21 campaign for Dortmund with 16 goals and 20 assists from just 38 games, and United are ready to make a fresh approach this summer. The club have been in talks with the player’s representatives, and personal terms are expected to be a formality if the transfer fee is agreed. Dortmund have yet to set an asking price for the attacker, but it is reported that a fee of around £80m could convince them to sanction his sale. With two years left on Sancho...
Jole Cole urges Chelsea to sign £65m-rated star with 24 league goals this season
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has urged the Blues to land the signature of Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan this summer. The Blues have had an impressive second half to the campaign, and they could end tonight by celebrating Champions League glory. They have made good progress since Thomas Tuchel took charge as manager in January, but there is room for improvement. The club have played with a positive mindset, but they have failed to fully capitalise on the chances created in the final third. Timo Werner has netted just 12 goals in his debut season, and he has been guilty of misfiring several clear-cut scoring chances. The club are lining up a new striker this summer, and it has been reported that they could re-sign Lukaku from Inter for £65 million. Speaking to Sunday World, Cole said that t...
Southampton lining up move for £14.4m midfielder with 130 Premier League appearances
Southampton will make a fresh approach to sign Everton midfielder Tom Davies during the upcoming transfer window, Football Insider reports. The Saints were interested in the 22-year-old last summer, but they failed to strike a suitable agreement with the Toffees. The south coast outfit are planning another move for the Toffees graduate, who has fallen down the pecking order at Goodison Park. He is currently behind Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure for a starting spot while facing competition from Andre Gomes off the bench. Sportslens view: The Saints had a dismal second half to the 2020/21 season, ending up 15th in the standings with just 43 points on the board. Ralph Hassenhuttl will want to strengthen the squad this summer to ensure that the club are fighting for a top 10 finish next term. Th...
Leicester City ‘really interested’ in Arsenal target with 28 goal contributions this season – report
Leicester City are ‘really interested’ in signing in-demand Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer, Italian journalist Nicolo Schira claims The Frenchman recently finished his fourth season with the Hoops, registering 22 goals and six assists from 40 appearances in all competitions. He has just 13 months left on his contract, and has been fancied to move to England with Foxes, Brighton & Hove Albion and Arsenal among the admirers. It is now reported that the Foxes are ‘really interested’ in the 23-year-old, who has put contract talks on hold with the Glasgow giants. Sportslens view: Edouard appears keen on a fresh challenge, and a reunion with former Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers at the King Power Stadium could be hard to refuse. However, the youngster may struggle for game time ...
Manchester City willing to break £100 million barrier to sign Aston Villa skipper
Manchester City are willing to break the £100m barriers to sign Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish. The Daily Mail says Grealish has long been admired by Pep Guardiola and City’s manager wants the 25-year-old at the hub of what he hopes he will become the second great team of his reign in Manchester. Villa rewarded Grealish last September with a lucrative new contract and the club captain still has four years to run on his deal. His importance to Dean Smith’s side is huge and, as such, they would not entertain selling their local hero for anything less than a new British transfer record. City have not had the most expensive player in the Premier League since they signed Robinho for £32.5m at the start of the Abu Dhabi era in September 2008 but there is recognition that recruiting Grealish w...
