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‘It’s approaching crunch time’ – Chris Sutton has a transfer advice for Celtic boss Neil Lennon
Former Celtic star Chris Sutton thinks the Hoops need four more signings to win the title next season and do well in Europe. In his column with Daily Record, the pundit wrote that Celtic do not have enough options right now to do well on both fronts next year. They should look to strengthen their side adequately in the coming months. Sutton also mentioned that they must look to keep all of their key players at the club. He wrote: “Neil Lennon is going to need more than him (Elyounoussi) in the door – much more. By my reckoning, he needs at least four more signings and that’s without anyone leaving the building.” It will be interesting to see if Celtic can get the signings they need. The Hoops are in desperate need of a quality keeper first. They wanted to sign Forster permanently...
Report: Former Premier League star hoping to join Aston Villa if they can stay up
Former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is keen on a return to England and he hopes to join Aston Villa. As per Daily Mail, Serie B giants Benevento want to sign the former Champions League winner but he is looking to return to the Premier League. The former England international is waiting to see if Aston Villa can beat the drop this season and then he is hoping that Dean Smith’s side return with an offer for him. Villa tried to sign him in last summer but the move did not work out. Sturridge reckons he has unfinished business in the Premier League and a return with Aston Villa would be ideal. It will be interesting to see if he gets his wish in the coming months. Sturridge is a free agent and he wouldn’t be a bad option for Aston Villa on a free transfer. If he can stay fit, he will ad...
Report: Leeds plotting summer move for 27-year-old Arsenal star
According to The Sun, Leeds United are keeping tabs on Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they prepare for life back in the English Premier League. Kiko Casilla is expected to leave in the coming weeks, and while Illan Meslier has done a good job since replacing him in goal following the Spaniard’s eight-game ban by the F.A, Leeds are keen on a top goalie who is proven in the Premier League. Martinez replaced Bernd Leno after the German got injured against Brighton last month, and he has impressed ever since, putting in top performances in the crucial victories against Liverpool and Manchester City. The Argentine, 27, is expected to continue as back-up goalkeeper when Leno returns next season, and he could be tempted into a move to a club where he could become the established No.1 aft...
Report: Everton have told £29m signing they are counting on him for next season
Everton will not play in Europe next season after failing to be consistent this term, and manager Carlo Ancelotti will hope he can lead his side to a top-six finish next term. The Toffees will have to significantly improve at both ends of the pitch, and while another centre-back is on their radar, the club aren’t particularly and actively looking to bring in a striker. Ancelotti has faith in Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Moise Kean is expected to continue to provide quality cover and competition. According to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland, Everton have told the 20-year-old that they are counting on him for next season, and they are still confident that he can come good going forward. The Italian international arrived at Goodison Park from Juventus for an initial £29 mill...
Report: 25-year-old flies back to homeland after Rangers contact
According to The Glasgow Evening Times, Rangers target Florian Kamberi has flown back to Switzerland. Rangers want to sign Kamberi from Scottish Premiership rivals Hibernian in the summer transfer window, but only on a loan deal, according to the report. It has been further claimed that Steven Gerrard’s side have also made contact regarding the return of the 25-year-old forward to Ibrox, but Hibernian want to sell him as he has just a year left on his current contract. The Glasgow Evening Times has claimed that His have given Kamberi a leave of absence to return to Switzerland. St Gallen, Young Boys and Basel in his homeland are reported to be interested in the forward, according to the report. No Rangers transfer this summer? If Rangers are not willing to sign Kamberi on a permanent contr...
Manager claims player Leeds and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want is ‘very special’
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Warburton has raved about reported Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur target Eberechi Eze to WestLondonSport. The Sun reported this week that Leeds are interested in signing Eze from QPR in the summer transfer window. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa has reportedly identified the 22-year-old attacking midfielder to be the creative spark in his team next season. The West Yorkshire outfit will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship. The Sun reported in March that Tottenham are looking to sign the English youngster this summer. With QPR having failed to finish in the Championship playoffs this season, there is a very good chance that Rangers will cash in on Eze. Rangers manager Warburton has raved about ...
Report: Celtic keen on 19-yr-old midfielder, but face competition from German clubs
Celtic are thought to be keen on the Philadelphia Union midfielder Brenden Aaronson. According to reports (via Daily Record), the Hoops have now joined the race along with a few Bundesliga clubs to sign the attacking midfielder. Aaronson is highly rated in the MLS and he has been likened with the Leverkusen star Kai Havertz because of his playing style. It will be interesting to see if the Hoops can agree on a deal with the MLS outfit for the midfielder this summer. They could use some extra creativity in the midfield. Aaronson is clearly talented but he might need some time to show his true worth. He will need to adapt to the Scottish league first. The intensity and the physicality is much more compared to the MLS. If Celtic do sign him, he will be treated as a future prospect. If he mana...
Report: Tottenham keen on 22-yr-old who has impressed in the Premier League this season
Tottenham are looking at the Bournemouth keeper Aaron Ramsdale to provide more competition to Hugo Lloris next season. According to Daily Mail, Ben Foster and Marcus Bettinelli are options for the London club as well. Hugo Lloris has entered the final 12 months of his contract and he will need replacing soon. Ramsdale could be available this summer if the Cherries are relegated. The player might be keen on staying in the Premier League and he will surely be tempted if Spurs come calling. It would be a massive step up in his career and he would get to play for a world-class manager like Jose Mourinho. Playing with better players alongside him could help Ramsdale improve his game as well. He could learn from a top-class keeper like Lloris if he joins Spurs this summer. The 22-year-old is cle...
Report: West Ham join the race to sign Dutch defender, but face competition from Watford
West Ham and Watford have been linked with a move for the 20-year-old Dutch defender Sven Botman. The player was on loan at SC Heerenveen this season and he is highly rated at Ajax. It will be interesting to see if the Eredivisie giants are willing to sell the youngster this summer. Botman could be a decent addition to West Ham or Watford’s defence next year. He would add depth and cover to the side. As per Footmercato, the likes of Lille, Rennes and Udinese are thought to be keeping tabs on the player as well. Botman has a bright future ahead of him and he needs to choose his next club carefully. He needs to play often at this stage of his career and he should join a club where he will get to play. He cannot afford to join a big club only to sit on the bench. It will be interesting to see...
Report: Tottenham eyeing midfield duo this summer, confident of signing 24-yr-old
Tottenham are keeping tabs on the Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo this summer. According to The Guardian, the Londoners have been tracking the 21-year-old for some time now and they were prepared to offer £30m for Zaniolo last summer. However, things have changed since then and Spurs do not consider him a priority signing for this summer. That said, they still rate the player highly and consider him a future prospect. It will be interesting to see if Spurs decide to test Roma’s resolve with a bid in the coming months. Furthermore, Guardian adds that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is keen on signing for Jose Mourinho’s side and Tottenham are confident of landing him. The player is a target for Everton as well and the Toffees have had a bid accepted for the player. But the player prefers a ...
‘I don’t know’: Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal ace could leave this summer
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has told beIN SPORTS that he does not know if Mesut Ozil will be at the club next season. Ozil is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of next season, and the former Real Madrid attacking midfielder is struggling to play regularly this campaign. Arteta has said that the German is training with the team, but the Spaniard has admitted that he does not know if the 31-year-old will be at the Emirates Stadium in North London beyond the summer. Arteta told beIN SPORTS when asked if Ozil will be at Arsenal next season: “I don’t know. He is training now with the team, he has the same opportunities as everybody else but at the moment he’s not in both, in the squads.” Stats According to WhoScored, Ozil has made 18 starts in the Premier League for Arsenal this season,...
Report: Nuno looking to sign 25-yr-old defender, Wolves leading the race for his signature
Wolves are keen on signing the Juventus defender Daniele Rugani this summer. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side could use defensive reinforcements and Rugani would be a good addition. The young defender is not a key starter at Juventus and a move to Wolves could allow him to play more often. Wolves need to tighten up at the back if they want to play Champions League football. Rugani could form a good partnership with Coady and Boly at the back next season. The 25-year-old player is highly rated in Italy and someone like Nuno could bring out the best in him. The Wolves boss has done well to develop the young players at his disposal and he could help Rugani achieve his potential as well. Apparently, Juventus are considering the possibility of a sale and Wolves are currently leading the race to sign ...
