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Newcastle new striker Wilson sends message to West Ham ahead of clash
Newcastle United have signed England international striker Callum Wilson from relegated Bournemouth, and the 28-year-old is looking forward to making his debut against West Ham United this weekend. Just spoke to Newcastle signing @CallumWilson LIVE on @SkySportsNews – “I’m hoping to make my debut against West Ham on Saturday because I like playing against them. It gives me confidence having scored so many goals against them he past.” #NUFC 🔳🔲 pic.twitter.com/TvgEIYdwrF — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) September 7, 2020 Wilson has scored seven Premier League goals in eight appearances against the Hammers, and he is relishing the chance to play against David Moyes’ side on Saturday. 🗣”It’s West Ham you know, I like playing against them, it is a nice team ...
Report: What Newcastle United think of Aston Villa competition for striker
According to The Mirror (print edition, page 65, September 6, 2020), Newcastle United are confident of beating Aston Villa to the signature of Callum Wilson. Both Newcastle and Villa are interested in signing Wilson from Bournemouth in the summer transfer window, according to the report. It has been claimed that the striker wants to join the Magpies, although both them and Villa have made bids for the England international. The report has added that Newcastle are confident of securing the services of Wilson and do not think that Villa will beat them. Would Callum Wilson be a good signing for Newcastle United? Joelinton had a disappointing campaign in the Premier League last season, as the Brazilian striker scored just two goals. While the 24-year-old is a good striker, Newcastle manager St...
Report: Newcastle close in Aston Villa target, £20 million bid has been accepted
Newcastle are closing in on the signing of Callum Wilson from Bournemouth. According to reports, the Premier League club have had a £20 million bid accepted for the striker. Understand Newcastle have had a £20m bid for Callum Wilson accepted by Bournemouth. Villa have pulled out as he wants to move to Newcastle. #nufc #afcb #avfc — Miles Starforth (@milesstarforth) September 6, 2020 Apparently, Aston Villa have pulled out of the race and Newcastle are now frontrunners to complete the signing. Steve Bruce needed to improve his attacking options and Callum Wilson should prove to be a quality addition to his attack. The Bournemouth star is a proven goal scorer in the Premier League and it is no surprise that multiple clubs are looking to bring him back to the top flight this summer. Newcastle...
Report: Leeds United player’s mindset amid Celtic interest
Barry Douglas is happy at Leeds United amid interest from Celtic, according to Leeds Live. The Daily Mail recently reported of interest from Celtic in Leeds left-back Douglas. The report stated that the Scottish Premiership giants and the promoted Premier League outfit have held talks over the transfer of the 31-year-old. However, Leeds Live has claimed that the Scotland international is happy at Leeds and is a key member of the the club’s dressing room. Should Barry Douglas stay at Leeds United? Douglas is not guaranteed a place in the Leeds starting lineup, with Stuart Dallas having made that position his own last season. The Northern Ireland international is a winger by trade, but he did well at left-back in the Championship. However, the Premier League is a huge step-up, and head coach...
Fabrizio Romano: Nigeria international star is set to join Fulham
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Nigeria international full-back Ola Aina is set to join Fulham on a season-long loan with an option to buy from Torino. Ola Aina is set to join Fulham on loan with buy option from Torino. Agreement reached and here-we-go 🤝⚪️ @DiMarzio @SkySport #FulhamFC #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 6, 2020 The 23-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Serie A giants, leaving Chelsea permanently last summer after a season-long loan in Italy. Fulham are landing a quality defender that brings experience to the table, and it will be interesting to see how he fares at Craven Cottage. Aina played six games for the Blues before joining Hull City on loan for 2017-18, and he has grown in leaps and bounds since. Wh...
Keith Downie: Scottish winger has agreed a deal to join Newcastle United
According to Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, Scotland international winger Ryan Fraser has agreed a deal to join Newcastle United, pending a medical which is expected to take place tomorrow. Ryan Fraser has agreed a deal to join Newcastle United, pending a medical which should take place tomorrow. NUFC will have former Bournemouth teammates Fraser & Callum Wilson both in undergoing medicals on the same day 🔳 courtesy of @markmcadamtv #NUFC — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) September 6, 2020 The former Bournemouth star was in Newcastle to have face-to-face talks with Toons boss Steve Bruce on Friday, and he is now set to move to St. James’ Park alongside his former teammate Callum Wilson. Fraser left the Cherries prior to the restart of Premier League action last season, refusing to p...
Report: West Ham want versatile full-back with over 100 EPL appearances
According to the Daily Telegraph, West Ham United are keen on bringing Bournemouth full-back Adam Smith to the London Stadium this summer. Manager David Moyes wants a new right-back following the departures of Pablo Zabaleta and Jeremy Ngakia at the end of last season, and left-back Aaron Cresswell could also do with quality competition. Smith would prefer to continue playing top-flight football after Bournemouth got relegated, and his ability to play as a right-back and left-back has attracted him to West Ham. Moyes is also looking at Brighton and Hove Albion left-back Bernardo, but there is plenty of competition for his signature, with clubs from Germany and Turkey also keen. With over 100 Premier League games for the Cherries over the last four campaigns, Smith, 29, brings the needed ex...
Report: Hammers looking to pip City to midfielder compared to Patrick Vieira
According to Daily Telegraph, West Ham United are interested in Whyteleafe FC midfielder Courtney Clarke and have sent scouts to run the rule over the non-league teenager. Manchester City’s scouts have also watched the 17-year-old in action, and the likes of Brighton & Hove Albion, Millwall and Charlton have also monitored him. Despite his age, Clarke has been playing regular senior football in the Isthmian League. While the eighth tier of the football pyramid can never be compared to the top-flight, the teenager’s quality continues to attract teams across the Football League. West Ham are looking for cheap players this summer as the coronavirus pandemic has dealt a huge blow on their finances, and they could be looking to make a move for the youngster. Clarke has been compared to a yo...
Report: Leeds very close to another summer signing, £17.8 million offer made for target
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Josko Gvardiol. The newly-promoted side have been linked with the young defender for a while now and it seems that they are close to getting the deal over the line. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), the Whites have now submitted a €20m offer for the defender. German outfit RB Leipzig are keen on the player as well but their offer is around €17m. Marcelo Bielsa needs to improve his defensive options this summer and Gvardiol should prove to be a quality long term addition. The youngster is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of him and a top-class coach like Marcelo Bielsa could help him fulfil his potential. Leeds United will be hoping to make their mark in the Premier League next season and they have been quite active...
Report: Rangers remain keen on signing 25-yr-old from PL side, will have to pay £3m
Rangers remain keen on signing the Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy this summer. According to Football Insider, the Premier League club are willing to sell the winger but they’re waiting to bring in proper reinforcements first. It will be interesting to see if Rangers can agree on a deal with Newcastle for Murphy before the transfer window shuts. There is no doubt that the Scottish giants could use more depth and quality in their attack and Murphy should prove to be a quality addition. The player is thought to be valued at £3 million and Rangers should be able to afford him. Murphy is unlikely to get regular first-team football at Newcastle and a move away from the club is ideal for his career. He needs to play regular first-team football in order to fulfil his potential and a move to Rangers...
Report: Newcastle and West Ham have asked about highly talented 21-yr-old
Newcastle and West Ham are keen on signing the Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. Both teams need to improve their defensive options this summer and it will be interesting to see who ends up signing the Serie A defender. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), both clubs have initiated contacts regarding a summer transfer. They have asked for information about the player. Newcastle will have to find an alternative to Fabian Schar next season and Tomiyasu could prove to be a decent alternative. Similarly, David Moyes needs to find a quality partner for Issa Diop and the Bologna defender seems like an ideal fit. The player is likely to be tempted to move to England if either of the two clubs come forward with a concrete proposal. It would be the ideal next step in Tomiyasu’s career. T...
Journalist claims Burnley want Everton 30-year-old
The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has claimed on Twitter that Burnley are interested in signing Fabian Delph from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window. Nixon has reported that the Clarets are taking bid interest in the former Manchester City star, who is a central midfielder by trade, but can also play as a left-back. Burnley are looking for a replacement for Jeff Hendrick and have reportedly identified Delph as a potential replacement. The Times recently reported that Everton are willing to listen to offers for v in the summer transfer window. BURNLEY. Taking big interest in Delph at EVERTON. One of those who fits the vacancy left by Hendrick. Down to price etc. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) September 6, 2020 Should Fabian Delph leave Everton? Delph joined Everton from...
