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‘A source in London…’ – Phil Hay shares Leeds transfer update in midfielder search
Leeds United have rejected a chance to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks on a temporary basis, according to The Athletic’s Phil Hay. The journalist wrote on the website: “A source in London told The Athletic that Leeds turned down an approach offering them Harry Winks on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. “(Marcelo) Bielsa’s comments last week were as good an indication as any that the club are likely to let the deadline pass.” The England international has been linked with an exit from the north London outfit this summer as he is out of favour under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. With Leeds keen on having another midfielder, Winks could have been a perfect addition, but it appears they have other ideas. Sportslens View Leeds manager Bielsa has the final say when it comes to transf...
Alan Nixon: NUFC & Wolves plot late move for free La Liga attacker, Hasenhuttl keen too
Newcastle United, Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to sign Valencia attacking midfielder Kang-in Lee, according to The Sun’s Alan Nixon. The South Korean international is available on a free after the La Liga outfit decided to terminate his contract, and he is also wanted by Mallorca. A late summer swoop is on the cards for the Asian, and the Premier League trio are now looking to win the race for his signature. Wolves Southampton and Newcastle taking a look at a late move for Kang-In Lee. Valencia midfielder. South Korean international. Being freed. Mallorca also trying. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) August 27, 2021 Free https://t.co/QSgmPMXTtc — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) August 27, 2021 Sportslens View The 20-year-old will be looking to prove himself elsewhere afte...
Report: Club ready to sell defender amid interest from Celtic and Leeds
Dundee United are set to cash in on defender Kerr Smith before the summer transfer window shuts amid interests from Celtic and Leeds United. According to The Scottish Sun, both clubs are monitoring the situation, with Southampton, Crystal Palace and Leicester City also monitoring the 16-year-old. Despite his age, Smith has made two senior-team appearances this term having made his debut last season, and is regarded as one of Scottish football’s top young talents. Dundee Utd have knocked back two bids from Southampton, but are very much open to selling their academy graduate before the end of the month. Sportslens View The Sun’s Alan Nixon reported back in May that Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool are also looking at the youngster, and he definitely has something in him to have ...
Report: Neymar tells PSG to bring Everton star to Parc des Princes
Paris Saint-Germain have contacted the representatives of Everton attacking midfielder Richarlison about a possible move, according to RMC Sport. Kylian Mbappe is yet to sign a contract extension with less than 11 months left on his deal, and the French giants could be forced to sell him this summer. If that happens, PSG have identified Richarlison as his potential replacement, with Neymar backing them to make a move and convincing the French giants he has the qualities to play for the side. Sportslens View The Brazil international has been continuously linked with a Goodison Park exit almost from the moment he joined them from Watford, and his departure is a matter of “when” and not “if”. Could it happen this summer? That is not looking like a possibility at the moment, with just around a...
Report: Liverpool interested in Rangers man Benitez wants at Goodison Park
Liverpool are keeping a keen interest in Rangers right-back and Everton target Nathan Patterson, according to The Scottish Sun. The Toffees manager Rafa Benitez wants the 19-year-old at Goodison Park, and his side have already tabled a £5 million bid which has since been knocked back. However, Liverpool have been tracking the two-time Scotland international since the start of the year and are keeping tabs on his development. Sportslens View The Reds currently have Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams as options at right-back, while utility man James Milner can also play in the position. On that basis, an immediate move for Patterson does not look to be on the cards, which gives Everton a chance. The Toffees want the Rangers academy graduate this summer, having identified him as a long-...
Report: Leeds and Dean Smith want player after he severed ties with Everton
Leeds United and Aston Villa want left-back Thierry Small following his Everton exit, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland. The 17-year-old has cut ties with the Toffees after deciding to cancel his two-year scholarship early, and he can sign for a new club but a compensation fee would be payable to Everton. Small’s decision was made by him and his representatives and was not reached by mutual agreement with the Goodison Park outfit. He was offered his first professional contract with Everton earlier this month but declined to sign it. Sportslens View While he played mainly for Everton’s youth team, he became their youngest player when he played the final five minutes of the FA Cup fourth round tie with Sheffield Wednesday in January at just 16 years and 176 days. Small is highly ra...
The Athletic reveal how much Leeds must pay to sign Rangers star this summer
Rangers attacking midfielder Ryan Kent has a buyout clause of £20 million amid interest from Leeds United, according to The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell. Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa admires the Light Blues star, but the best offer the club have made is £12m plus future payments. They tried to sign Kent from Liverpool in 2019, but he opted to move to the Scottish Premiership. They remain keen but will need to activate his buyout clause to have any chance of landing him this summer. Sportslens View Missing out on the Champions League group stage has dealt a blow to Rangers finances, and they are expected to sell some of their stars. However, the Scottish Premiership champions will not be doing so on the cheap. Kent is the Light Blues’ most valuable player, and someone manager Steven Gerr...
Sky Sports: 26-goal hitman allowed to speak with Celtic as club drops asking price
VVV-Venlo striker Georgios Giakoumakis is weighing up a move between Celtic and Werder Bremen this summer, according to Sky Sports. The Dutch club are allowing the Greece international to speak directly with interested clubs and have dropped their asking price to £3 million following relegation from the Eredivisie. The Scottish Premiership giants have made initial contact with the player’s representatives and the club, while Bremen have already had a bid of £1.7m rejected by Venlo. Sportslens View Celtic need to strengthen their attack, with manager Ange Postecoglou already preparing for life without Odsonne Edouard. Giakoumakis ended last season with 26 goals and an assist in 30 league games to top the goalscoring charts. The chance to link with his compatriot at Parkhead could be appeali...
Report: Rangers star agrees terms on new deal, expected to sign extension
Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara is expected to sign the new deal he has already agreed terms on, according to The Athletic’s Jordan Campbell. The Finland international has just two years left on his current contract, but he is now set to pen an extension on improved terms. It hands Rangers a boost in their bid to hold on to Kamara, and that means a summer exit is ruled out. Sportslens View The 25-year-old is one of manager Steven Gerrard’s most important players, and he has continued to attract interest from the Premier League in recent seasons. Kamara was in splendid form for his country at Euro 2020 in the summer and during the qualifiers, and that would have alerted some of the continent’s biggest clubs. Everton and West Ham United are some of the English top-flight teams interested in b...
Henderson and Robertson react as Liverpool centre-back seals move
Liverpool centre-back Ben Davies has joined Championship club Sheffield United on loan for the 2021-22 campaign. The 26-year-old joined the Reds from Preston North End for £1.5 million during the winter transfer window. However, he only played during the summer pre-season having been injured for most of the campaign, featuring twice. Davies will now look to help the Blades seal an immediate return to the Premier League after their relegation at the end of last term, and he is looking forward to competitive action again. The centre-back has posted about his move on Instagram, and Liverpool duo Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson have reacted. Sportslens View Davies knows the Championship well having made over 120 league appearances for North End in the division, and Sheffield Utd are gettin...
Report: ‘World-class’ midfielder linked with Everton & Villa wants to leave London club
Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Anguissa wants to leave the club and was excluded from the matchday squad against Middlesbrough on Sunday as a result, according to The Athletic. The Cameroon international is subject to interest from clubs in the Premier League, and has been linked with Aston Villa and Everton, with the Daily Mail claiming suitors would have to part with £20 million to have a chance of signing him. Anguissa has made it clear he does not want to play in the Championship, and Fulham are expected to part ways with him if a suitable offer is brought forward. Sportslens View The Cottagers co-owner Tony Khan called the 25-year-old a world-class talent after he joined Fulham in the summer of 2018, and he has proven his quality despite ending the two campaigns he has spent with them ...
Newcastle United post healthy financial results despite taking hit in pandemic
Newcastle United posted their 2019/20 financial results and boasted better numbers than the majority of Premier League clubs despite the disruption from Covid-19, says Swiss Ramble on Twitter. The Magpies posted a £26m loss (£23m after tax), considerably down from their £41m pre-tax profit from the previous year, but they did a lot better than most sides. United’s revenue fell to £152.6m, which was down 14% (£23.8m) from 2018/19. Expenses went up by £45m (28%), but the profit on player sales rose by £2m to £26m. Swiss Ramble notes that Newcastle’s suffered a big revenue loss from broadcasting, directly affected by the pandemic – the Toon Army lost £18m (14%) from the previous year’s total of £124m. Matchday revenue also slumped unsurprisingly. They posted £24.8m in 2018/19 and £17.4m in 20...
