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Report: Moyes pushing Hammers board hard to sign Burnley star, £20m bid tabled
According to the Daily Telegraph, West Ham United have tabled a £20 million bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski. However, the bid has been turned down despite the Hammers’ promises of huge add-ons, and they are expected to return with an improved offer. Manager David Moyes wants to boost his centre-back options, and Tarkowski will no doubt help improve West Ham at the back given his quality and experience. Moyes is pushing the Hammers board hard to strike a deal with Burnley, and they are set to put the money from Grady Diangana’s sale to West Bromwich Albion into good use. Burnley boss Sean Dyche will want to hold on to the 27-year-old, but the club could be forced to sell if West Ham table a very good bid. The England international has been key to the Clarets’ defensive solidity sin...
Cillian Sheridan tips summer signing to score 15 goals for Celtic this season
Republic of Ireland international centre-back Shane Duffy has joined Celtic on a season-long loan from English Premier League side Brighton and Hove Albion. The 28-year-old has always wanted to play for the Hoops, and he is looking forward to making history with them as Neil Lennon’s side attempt to win an unprecedented 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership title. The Celtic manager has always wanted Duffy in his team too, and former Hoops striker Cillian Sheridan has revealed how he was once compared to the Irishman by Lennon in training after missing a header. The ex-Celtic star is also tipping the Brighton star to score as many as 15 goals this season given his ability to convert chances with his head. I’m expecting 15 goals from the Duffdog this season at Celtic — Cillian Sheridan (@Ci...
‘I’m gutted, angry & sad’ – Mark Noble’s emotional reaction as West Ham announce exit
West Ham United have announced the exit of academy graduate Grady Diangana. We can confirm that Grady Diang has completed a permanent transfer to West Bromwich Albion. Everyone at West Ham United would like to thank Grady for his service and commitment to the Club, and wish him all the very best in his future career. — West Ham United (@WestHam) September 4, 2020 The England youth international has joined newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion on a permanent basis after helping them seal English Premier League promotion last term while on loan. West Ham fans are gutted that the talented Diangana is no longer one of their own, and even skipper Mark Noble isn’t happy with the development. The Hammers star took to Twitter to react thus to the departure of the attacking midfielder: As captain of ...
Report: Villa want £20k-a-wk Tottenham man, Mourinho is willing to sell
According to Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett, Aston Villa are keen on Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga and have asked about the availability of the Argentine. #avfc have enquired about #thfc goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga. Not clear yet whether he would be too expensive, with a striker top of the priority list. — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) September 4, 2020 Manager Dean Smith wants to sign a goalie this summer and has also been linked with Manchester United’s Sergio Romero. Gazzaniga appears to be Spurs’ third-choice goalkeeper following the arrival of Joe Hart, and the club are said to be willing to sell him. Villa want to boost their goalkeeping department after Pepe Reina left following the end of his loan deal, and Gazzaniga will definitely fancy his chances of pipping b...
Report: Celtic handed boost as Liverpool want to offload striker Lennon wants
According to Goal, Liverpool are looking to offload Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi this summer as manager Jurgen Klopp looks to trim his squad ahead of the 2020-21 campaign and let go of a number of fringe players over the summer. The 23-year-old is wanted by Bundesliga duo Mainz and Stuttgart, but Celtic also have him on their radar. The Hoops could lose Odsonne Edouard this summer after failing to qualify for the Champions League for the third consecutive campaign, and they have identified Awoniyi as a potential replacement. The Nigerian is expected to cost around £9 million, and Celtic shouldn’t have any problems meeting his or Liverpool’s demands. He signed for the Anfield side in 2015, but work permit issues have prevented him from playing for them, and he has had to spend time on loa...
Report: Player undergoes Everton medical, now heading to training ground
According to Sky Sports, Napoli central midfielder Allan is heading to the Everton training ground now. It has been reported that Allan has had a medial already and is now heading to the Premier League club’s training ground. Sky Sports had earlier reported that the 29-year-old central midfielder was to have a medical at the Toffees. The Brazil international flew to England on Wednesday and will cost Everton an initial transfer fee of £21.7 million, according to the report. Sky Sports have posted a video of Allan getting to a car and heading to the Everton training ground this morning. Would Allan be a good signing for Everton? Allan is one of the best central midfielders in Italy, and Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti worked with the Brazil international at Napli. The former Udinese st...
Report: Nottingham Forest want 2 players from Liverpool this summer
Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Nat Phillips and Sheyi Ojo from Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to Goal.com. It has been reported that Forest have expressed strong interest in signing Phillips from Liverpool, although the Reds will face competition from Bristol City, Middlesbrough, Stoke City, Millwall and Swansea City. Liverpool are willing to let the 23-year-old central defender leave this summer, either on loan or on a permanent basis, according to the report. Goal.com has claimed that Forest, who narrowly missed out on the Championship playoffs last season, are trying to strike a loan deal with Liverpool over 23-year-old winger Ojo, according to the report. Challenging for Premier League promotion Phillips is a very good central defender, while Ojo is a t...
Report: Rival teen talent training with West Ham, Everton want him
West Ham United and Everton are among the clubs interested in signing Brandon Aveiro from Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk. It has been reported that Palace have told the 19-year-old that he can leave this summer. Everton and Sporting Lisbon have held talks over a potential deal for the teenager, but West Ham are leading the race, according to the report. It has been added that Aveiro is now training with West Ham, but interest from Everton and Sporting is still there. According to TEAMtalk, Palace are ready to let go of the Portuguese forward, but the London club want some of a sell-on clause included in any deal. One for the future Aveiro has yet to make his debut for the Palace first team, and the 19-year-old forward is one for the future. The teenager...
Arsenal reportedly want ‘exciting’ player from London rival
Arsenal are interested in signing Felipe Anderson from West Ham United in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. It has been reported that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is ‘a big admirer’ of the player and has made the 27-year-old attacking midfielder as ‘a top target’. The report has added that the Gunners believe that London and Premier League rivals West Ham’s desire to offload senior players this summer gives them a chance of bringing the Brazil international to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Underwhelming West Ham United spell Much was expected of Anderson when he joined West Ham from Italian club Lazio in the summer of 2018. West Ham’s then Director of Football Mario Husillos described the Brazil international as “one of the most exciting talents in European ...
Report: Leicester City liked with summer move for highly talented Frenchman
Leicester City are interested in signing the Saint Etienne defender Wesley Fofana this summer. Leicester City are interested in St Étienne central defender Wesley Fofana, but no formal bids at this stage, according to sources contacted by Get French Football News. More follows. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) September 3, 2020 The 19 year old is highly rated in France and he could prove to be a solid long term investment for Brendan Rodgers’ side. It will be interesting to see if Leicester City can agree on a deal with the French side for Fofana. The youngster is highly rated at the club and they might not be keen on cashing in on him just yet. Fofana could be the long term replacement for Jonny Evans at Leicester City. The talented young defender has a big future ahead of him and worki...
Report: 25-yr-old defensive midfielder could end up joining Wolves this summer
Wolves are thought to be interested in signing the Sporting midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer. Apparently, the midfielder could be available for a fee of around 15 million euros and Wolves are the most likely destination according to a report from Record (h/t Sportwitness). It will be interesting to see if the Premier League club are willing to pay the asking price for the 25-year-old defensive midfielder this summer. There is no doubt that Nuno could use some depth in his midfield and Palhinha should prove to be a useful option for his side next year. Wolverhampton Wanderers certainly have the finances to pull off the transfer and it remains to be seen how determined they are to sign the player now. The midfielder was on loan at Braga for the last two seasons and he was quite impressiv...
‘What a move this would be’ – Some Villa fans react to the club’s interest in £18m midfielder
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the West ham United winger Grady Diangana. The 19 year old was on loan at West Brom last season and he was hugely impressive for the Baggies in the Championship. The on-loan winger helped West Brom secure promotion to the Premier League and the Baggies are looking to sign him permanently this summer. According to reports, they have already agreed on an £18m deal with the Hammers but Villa have not given up on the chase yet. Fulham are thought to be keen on the player as well and it will be interesting to see if the two clubs can convince Diangana to snub a return to West Brom. The 19 year old needs to join a club where he can play regular first team football and Aston Villa could prove to be a good move for him. Dean Smith needs to add some qual...
