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Journalist claims Everton are pushing for 29-yr-old this summer, talks ongoing

Journalist claims Everton are pushing for 29-yr-old this summer, talks ongoing – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton are looking to bring in the Napoli midfielder Allan this summer. The 29-year-old has been linked with the Toffees for a while now and it appears that Everton are pushing for his signature. As per Nicolo Schira, the two clubs are currently locked in talks regarding a transfer. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League side can find an agreement with Napoli now. Allan has worked with Ancelotti before and he has was a key player for the Everton manager back then. It is no surprise that the Italian wants a reunion with the midfielder. Everton need someone of his skill-set and Allan needs a move away from Napoli as well. He has fallen down the pecking orde...

‘Exactly what we need’ – Some Aston Villa fans react to transfer links with versatile defender

'Exactly what we need' – Some Aston Villa fans react to transfer links with versatile defender – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa have joined the race for Hearts left-back Aaron Hickey. The 18-year-old is a man in demand this summer and the likes of Bayern Munich and Bologna are keen on him as well. As per reports (via Daily Record), the player is valued at £1.5m. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa make a move for the talented young defender in the coming days. Bologna are thought to be leading the chase right now and they are expected to open talks with Hearts soon. Aston Villa might need to get a move on unless they want to miss out on the top prospect. Hickey has the talent to develop into a star and he would be a superb long-term investmen...

Report: Tottenham and West Ham join the race for 23-yr-old who would cost more than £30m

Report: Tottenham and West Ham join the race for 23-yr-old who would cost more than £30m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham, West Ham and Everton are looking to sign the Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks this summer. It will be interesting to see if the Cherries can hold on to him after their relegation. The 23-year-old is highly rated in England and he might be tempted to move on if clubs like Spurs come calling. As per Daily Star, Bournemouth do not want to sell the player and even if they did, Brooks could cost upwards of £30m. The Cherries are hoping that the price-tag will end the interest in the player. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks. Spurs, West Ham and Everton can certainly afford to pay that kind of money if they truly want...

Provan doesn’t think reported Rangers target good enough to replace linked-away ace

Provan doesn’t think reported Rangers target good enough to replace linked-away ace – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic legend David Provan has suggested in The Scottish Sun that Lyndon Dykes would not be a good signing for Steven Gerrard’s Rangers. The former Celtic star believes that Rangers should sell striker Alfredo Morelos, but he believes that the Gers need to bring in a replacement who is better than Dykes. According to The Daily Record, French club Lille are interested in signing Morelos from Rangers in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that the Ligue 1 outfit are planning to make a £17 million bid for the 24-year-old Colombia international striker. The report has claimed that Dykes is among a number of strikers manager Gerrard and director of footbal...

‘This is why we only win the Audi cup’: Some Spurs fans react as Mourinho wants 10-goal ace

'This is why we only win the Audi cup': Some Spurs fans react as Mourinho wants 10-goal ace – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham are thought to be interested in signing the Watford striker Troy Deeney. The Hornets have been relegated to the Championship after a poor season and it will be interesting to see if Deeney decides to move on. As per Daily Mail, Jose Mourinho is keen on the striker and he wants Deeney as a back up for Harry Kane. Spurs are lacking in depth when it comes to their goalscoring department and Deeney wouldn’t be a bad addition. The 32-year-old has plenty of Premier League experience (163 appearances) and he has shown his quality with Watford as well. He would add goals and presence to Spurs’ attack. He has 10 goals to his name thi...

Report: Tottenham join London rivals in the race for 23-yr-old defender, Everton keen as well

Report: Tottenham join London rivals in the race for 23-yr-old defender, Everton keen as well – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham are keen on signing the Lille right back Zeki Celik this summer. As per journalist Ekrem Konur, Everton and Leicester City are interested in the defender as well. Celik has done well for the French outfit this past season and his performances seem to have caught the attention of the Premier League trio. It will be interesting to see who makes the first move for Celik this summer. Lille will demand a premium if they are forced to sell a key defender. Gabriel has already been linked with an exit and the Ligue 1 outfit will not want to lose two defenders in one summer. Spurs could lose Walker-Peters and Aurier this summer and their interest in Cel...

Report shares how much Radrizzani has given Leeds to spend this summer

Report shares how much Radrizzani has given Leeds to spend this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Mail on Sunday, Leeds United have a transfer budget of £45 million for this summer transfer window. The Elland Road outfit are back in the English Premier League for the first time since 2004 after winning the English Championship, and they will look to establish themselves in the top-flight. Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has revealed that the club aren’t looking to splash the cash as it’s important the structure and the foundation built over the last two years are kept, admitting it’s quality over quantity as they look to emulate Sheffield United rather than Aston Villa in their approach to squad-building. The Blades spent just £43 million last ...

Report: Bielsa wants £450k EPL midfielder at Elland Road, Dortmund & Inter also keen

Report: Bielsa wants £450k EPL midfielder at Elland Road, Dortmund & Inter also keen – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Telegraph, Leeds United are considering a move for Newcastle United midfielder Matty Longstaff this summer. The 20-year-old can leave St. James’ Park for training compensation as his contract is up this summer, but he isn’t short of options both home and abroad. According to TEAMtalk, Borussia Dortmund, Ajax, Club Brugge, Inter Milan and Atalanta have all made contact with Longstaff, while Arsenal, Everton and West Ham United are also keen on him. Leeds are looking to strengthen their squad having finally returned to the English top-flight for the first time since 2004, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa reckons the Newcastle man could be ...

Report: West Ham to make offer for £15m player, £12m bid rejected in January

Report: West Ham to make offer for £15m player, £12m bid rejected in January – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Telegraph, West Ham United, Southampton and Sheffield United are interested in signing Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that the Blades have made a bid of £10 million for Cash, but Championship club Forest have turned it down. The report has claimed that the Hammers and the Saints are also set to make bids for the right-back, with the London club have had a £12 million offer turned down by the Reds for the 22-year-old right-back. It has been added that Forest will accept offers of up to £15 million after instalments for the youngster, who can also play as a midfielder. Stats According to WhoScored, Cas...

‘Bossed it’, ‘Ran the show’ – Some Celtic fans are in awe of 27-yr-old’s display today

'Bossed it', 'Ran the show' – Some Celtic fans are in awe of 27-yr-old's display today – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic began their Scottish Premier League title defence with a stunning 5-1 win over Hamilton at home today. Star striker Odsonne Edouard bagged a spectacular hattrick for the Hoops and the other two goals were scored by Klimala and Frimpong. Scott Martin scored for the away side in the first half to give Hamilton some hope but in the end, it turned out to be nothing more than a consolation. Neil Lennon will be delighted with his team’s performance today and the fans will be impressed with the start their side have made to the season. Celtic are looking to win their tenth title in a row this season and they needed a morale-...

Report reveals Villa’s transfer budget this summer, Smith wants 17-goal West Ham target

Report reveals Villa's transfer budget this summer, Smith wants 17-goal West Ham target – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa are set for another massive spending spree this summer. They spent around £130 million last summer after their promotion and reports claim that they will get to spend around £100 million this year. Dean Smith is looking to add Premier League proven players to his side and he will look to sign four players with the money he will be given. The budget could increase depending on whether Jack Grealish is sold. The Aston Villa midfielder has been linked with a move away from the club for a while now. Reports (via Birmingham Mail) claim that one of the four players Smith is looking at is the Brentford attacking midfielder Said Benrahma. The Algerian...

Celtic now reportedly facing competition from promoted club for Scotsman

Celtic are reportedly facing competition from West Bromwich Albion for Wigan Athletic goalkeeper David Marshall. The Sun has reported that West Brom – who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – want to sign two new goalkeepers to challenge Sam Johnstone for the number one spot. The report in the British tabloid has added that Wigan goalkeeper Marshall is among the players manager manager Slaven Bilic is reportedly looking at. This report will come as a blow for Celtic, who are also reported to be interested in signing the 35-year-old Scotland international goalkeeper. The Scottish Sun reported last month of interest from the Scottish Premiership in Marshall, adding that the Scotsman would jump at the chance of returning to the ...