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Report: Tottenham have had a bid accepted for 25-yr-old, deal could be done this weekend

Report: Tottenham have had a bid accepted for 25-yr-old, deal could be done this weekend – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham are all set to finalise the signing of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg over the weekend. As per the Sun, the Londoners have had a bid accepted for the midfielder now. Spurs will pay around £20million plus add-ons for the Danish international. Hojbjerg has been linked with the London club for a while now and he should prove to be a useful addition to Mourinho’s squad. He will help them control the tempo of the game and dominate the possession. Hojbjerg is an excellent passer who will add calmness and composure to Tottenham’s midfield. The player was linked with a move to Everton as well but he was keen on playing for the Londoners and he will be lo...

Report claims highly rated 22-yr-old is heading to Everton this summer

Report claims highly rated 22-yr-old is heading to Everton this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton have been linked with Gabriel Magalhaes for a while now. As per Corriere Dello Sport (h/t sportwitness), the player is now heading to Goodison Park this summer and Carlo Ancelotti is waiting for him there. Serie A giants Napoli were keen on the player as well and it appears that the Toffees have won the race for his signature. However, the report from the Italian outlet seems unclear as there is no mention of a fee being agreed. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks. Gabriel is highly talented and it would be a coup for Everton if they manage to sign him. He could sort out their defence for the next few years. Ancelotti knows he wi...

Report: Tottenham have joined the race to sign 17-goal Leeds target, two other PL clubs keen

Report: Tottenham have joined the race to sign 17-goal Leeds target, two other PL clubs keen – originally posted on Sportslens.com Brentford winger Said Benrahma has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs already and the lastest club credited with an interest in him is Tottenham. As per Mirror, Jose Mourinho’s side have now joined the race for the 17-goal winger. Benrahma was one of the best players in the Championship this season and he could prove to be an interesting addition for Spurs. Although they have good wingers in Moura and Bergwijn, Benrahma would add more end product. The 24-year-old is excellent at creating chances as well. He would add flair and agility to Spurs’ attack. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can fend off the competition for the Alg...

Report: Steven Gerrard’s stance on Rangers player 2 clubs want

Report: Steven Gerrard’s stance on Rangers player 2 clubs want – originally posted on Sportslens.com Rangers manager Steven Gerrard wants Ross McCrorie to stay at Ibrox this season, according to The Glasgow Evening Times. It has been reported that Rangers youngster McCrorie, who can play as a central defender or as a defensive midfielder, is a player in demand. Hibernian are leading the race for the 22-year-old, while Portsmouth in England want to sign him on another season-long loan deal, according to the report. The report has added that Rangers manager Gerrard wants the Scotland Under-21 international to be part of his first-team squad for the 2019-20 campaign. Rangers stay McCrorie has been on the books of Rangers since 2012 and has made quite a few first-team appearances for the...

Report: 13-goal striker ready to turn down offer from English side, he wants Celtic

Report: 13-goal striker ready to turn down offer from English side, he wants Celtic – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Scottish Daily Mail, Celtic have opened talks with striker Steven Fletcher over a one-year deal after he was released by Sheffield Wednesday. English Championship side Stoke City also want the 33-year-old and have offered him a two-year deal worth £18,000-a-week, but he is ready to turn it down as he is keen on joining Celtic. However, Fletcher wants the Scottish Premiership giants to increase their offer and hand him a two-year contract. The veteran striker was close to sealing a Parkhead move back in 2009, and wants to finally fulfil his dream of playing for them, but they are only ready to hand him a 12-month deal and lesser wages than Stoke. H...

Report: Aston Villa want £18m-rated player who impressed in the Premier League this season

Report: Aston Villa want £18m-rated player who impressed in the Premier League this season – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are looking to sign the highly talented Max Aarons this summer. As per the Telegraph, the young defender is a target for Dean Smith’s side after impressing in the Premier League this season. Norwich City have been relegated but the likes of Aarons, Lewis, Buendia, Cantwell and Pukki have all impressed. It will be interesting to see how many of these players remain at the club next season. It is evident that the likes of Aarons belong in the Premier League and he would be a sensational signing for Villa. Smith needs to bring in a quality long-term replacement for Elmohamady and Aarons would be perfect. He is already good enough to start in ...

Journalist discloses what Leeds United have told him about Eberechi Eze pursuit

Journalist discloses what Leeds United have told him about Eberechi Eze pursuit – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are not actively chasing Queens Park Rangers attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze, according to Leeds Live journalist Beren Cross. The Sun reported in July that Leeds – who have won automatic promotion to the Premier League from the Championship – are interested in signing Eze from QPR in the summer transfer window. Respected Leeds Live journalist Cross has said that although the West Yorkshire club like the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, they are not actively chasing him. When asked during a Q&A on Leeds Live this evening about Eze and QPR, Cross said: “I like him. Leeds like him, but we’re nowhere near offering bids or anything lik...

Report: Everton join the race to sign La Liga player who will cost £14.5m, Wolves keen as well

Report: Everton join the race to sign La Liga player who will cost £14.5m, Wolves keen as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton and Wolves have enquired about the availability of Rafinha this summer. As per Sport (via Sportwitness), the player is considered as an expendable asset by Barcelona and they would be willing to sell him for a fee of around €16m (£14.5m). The midfielder was on loan at Celta this past season and he needs to leave Barcelona in order to play regularly next year. The player is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League. His brother Thiago has been linked with a move to England as well and Rafinha is keen to reunite with the Bayern Munich star. It will be interesting to see if Everton and Wolves come forward with an offer for the player now. ...

Report: Celtic running out of time to sign 26-goal target who wants to join them

Report: Celtic running out of time to sign 26-goal target who wants to join them – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic are interested in signing Peterborough striker Ivan Toney as manager Neil Lennon looks to boost his striking options. The Hoops have seen their opening bid of £4 million turned down, but they are yet to return with an improved bid and time is running out with Brentford closing in on the 24-year-old. Peterborough’s Director of Football Barry Fry says Celtic are Toney’s preferred choice, but the club won’t hesitate to move on quickly if they are kept waiting. “They are running out of time now. The lad is very close to signing for someone else in the next couple of days,” the club’s chief told The Scottish Daily Mail. “Ce...

Report: Youngster unhappy at Tottenham Hotspur, wants to leave this summer

Report: Youngster unhappy at Tottenham Hotspur, wants to leave this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele wants to join Inter Milan in the summer transfer window, according to The Mirror. It has been reported that Italian giants Inter are interested in signing Ndombele from Premier League outfit Tottenham in the summer transfer window. The report has claimed that Spurs do not want to sell the France international midfielder. However, according to the report, the 23-year-old is unhappy at the North London outfit and is keen on a move to Inter this summer. Disappointing Tottenham Hotspur spell Much was expected of Ndombele when he joined Tottenham from Lyon in the summer of 2019, with the France international arriving at Tottenham Hot...

Report: Smith wants to sign 26-goal star this summer, Villa will have to pay £25m

Report: Smith wants to sign 26-goal star this summer, Villa will have to pay £25m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are keen on signing the Brentford striker Ollie Watkins this summer. As per The Telegraph, the Championship outfit will demand around £25 million for their star player. Watkins and Benrahma have been Brentford’s best players this season and they were very close to guiding their side to the Premier League next season. Now that the Bees have failed to secure promotion, their key players could look to move on in search of better opportunities. Both Watkins and Benrahma have been linked with Villa and they are good enough for the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa are willing to pay the asking price for Watkins this summer. Th...

New report claims club will sell ‘unbelievable’ player amid Leeds and Arsenal speculation

New report claims club will sell ‘unbelievable’ player amid Leeds and Arsenal speculation – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United and Arsenal have reportedly received a boost in their alleged pursuit of Brentford star Said Benrahma. According to The Mirror, Leeds are interested in signing Benrahma from Brentford in the summer transfer window. The Whites, who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship, are ready to make a move for the 24-year-old winger, according to the report. It has been claimed that Leeds are ‘pushing hard’ for the Algeria international, who can also play as a forward and is rated at £25 million. ESPN has claimed of interest in the Brentford attacker from Arsenal, who have just won the FA Cup this...