Transfer News & Rumours
Report claims Everton managerial target has been advised to turn down the job
Former Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has been advised to turn down the Everton job. The 61-year-old has been linked with a move to Goodison Park but Football Insider claims that he is unsure about taking over because of protests from Everton fans. The Spaniard reached an agreement with the Premier League club on Wednesday, but his advisers have told him to wait for a return to Newcastle United. He is a managerial target for the Saudi-backed organisation that is looking to buy Newcastle and would be welcomed back by the fans there. The Toffees are yet to appoint a replacement for Carlo Ancelotti and were recently linked with a move for former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno. He did a reasonably good job in the Premier League with Wolves and could prove to be a reasonable shor...
Manchester United could lose their star player for just £50m this summer – report
Manchester United will sell midfielder Paul Pogba this summer if he does not put pen-to-paper on a new long-term contract, The Mirror reports. Pogba’s current deal with United expires in June next year, and the midfielder recently admitted that there have been no concrete negotiations. He is likely to hold fresh talks after the European Championships, but there are doubts whether he will commit his future to the club. United are fearful that the midfielder is looking to run down his contract such that he can negotiate a free transfer elsewhere in January. They are keen to avoid the prospect, and will sanction his sale this summer if there is no breakthrough in the contract negotiations. Pogba was once valued by United at around £150 million. It is suggested that they may be lucky to r...
Manchester City ready bid for 27-year-old star with 50 goal contributions last season – report
Manchester City are planning to make a take-it-or-leave-it offer for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this summer, The Star reports. The Cityzens are searching for a new striker after the departure of Sergio Aguero, and Kane is reportedly the top target on their wishlist. Spurs chairman wants around £150 million to consider the prospect of selling Kane, but the English champions are unlikely to meet the valuation. They are concerned over his ankle injury concerns over the past few years, and plan to propose a £100m take-it-or-leave-it bid for the marksman. Sportslens view: The 27-year-old had his best-ever campaign with Spurs last term, registering a stunning tally of 33 goals and 17 assists from 49 appearances in all competitions. However, he has failed to carry over the for...
Barcelona reach agreement with Marseille for sale of versatile winger, medical next week – report
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Marseille for the sale of teenage winger Konrad de la Fuente, RMC Sport journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi reports. The 19-year-old made his debut for the Blaugrana last term, but he was restricted to just 36 minutes across three appearances. They had the option to extend his contract (expiring June 2022) for another two seasons but have decided to cash in on his services. Les Phoceens have agreed a package worth €3.5 million with the Blaugrana. De la Fuente has agreed terms over a four-year deal. The transfer will be formally completed following his medical next week. Sportslens view: De la Fuente showed promise with Blaugrana B, registering nine goals and five assists in 29 appearances in all competitions. He now has the chance to establish himself ...
Spurs chief reportedly believes he can convince club to appoint Cup-winning boss
Tottenham Hotspur pulled out of talks to appoint former Napoli manager Gennaro Gattuso during the week and have since been linked with ex-Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde. After opening meeting with Jorge Mendes, Tottenham told Gattuso they’re not interested in appointing him. ⚪️❌ It’s never been a done deal, just an interview with the current frontrunner… as many others made by Spurs this summer. Fans reaction, key for the decision. #THFC — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 18, 2021 According to Sunday Times’ Duncan Castles, Spurs managing director Fabio Paratici admires Gattuso and was looking to bring him to Juventus as Andrea Pirlo’s replacement. He was behind Tottenham’s attempt to appoint the Italian, and while the club have since withdrawn from the process, ...
‘Interest remains strong’ — Spurs reportedly eye move for €20m winger
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Mikel Damsgaard this summer. According to reports from Club Doria, Spurs are eyeing the Sampdoria midfielder, who is currently playing in the European Championships for Denmark. Spurs are without a manager at the moment, and they are missing out on potential targets as a result. The report claims that Paulo Fonseca, who was close to joining Spurs before talks broke down, would have been keen on signing the player. He previously worked with him at Roma. Damsgaard is one of the bankable assets for Sampdoria. He has suitors in Europe, especially Tottenham. Sampdoria chief Massimo Ferrero is asking for more than €20 million for the exciting winger. While he is well within Tottenham’s budget, the managerial circus at the club means the...
West Ham United plotting move for 23-year-old with 28 goal contributions last season
West Ham United could revisit their interest in signing Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard this summer, Football Insider reports. The Hammers were heavily linked with the Frenchman last month, but it appeared that Leicester City had beaten them to his signature. However, there has been a surprise change of events over the past few weeks, and the Foxes have cooled their pursuit of the 23-year-old. The Midlands outfit have instead reached an agreement with Red Bull Salzburg for Patson Daka, and the player has agreed personal terms. It is now reported that the Hammers could return for Edouard’s services as they aim to bolster their attacking options ahead of next season. Sportslens view: Edouard struggled for consistency last term but still registered an impressive tally of 22 goals and six assis...
Manchester United make £75m bid for attacker with 36 goal achievements last season
Manchester United have made an improved bid to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho, Sky Sport reports. The Red Devils were heavily linked with the Englishman last summer, but a deal failed to materialise as they were put off by the £108 million valuation. Sancho could be available for a lesser fee this time around, but United are yet to reach an agreement with the Bundesliga outfit for his services. United recently made an opening offer of £67m plus add-ons which was rejected, and they have now made an improved bid of more than £75m. The offer remains short of Dortmund’s valuation, but there is ‘a willingness from all parties’ to get the deal done with Sancho’s contract expiring in June 2023. Sportslens view: Sancho was in sublime form for Dortmund this past season, registerin...
Journo claims Spurs plan talks with boss who won back-to-back domestic treble
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to convince Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers about moving to North London, according to Sport Italia journalist Rudi Galetti. Chairman Daniel Levy is a huge fan of the Northern Irishman and remains keen on having him in the Spurs dugout. Galetti claims Tottenham’s ‘decisive assault’ for Rodgers will take place over the coming week. ⚠️ #Tottenham wants to convince Brendan #Rodgers: the #Leicester coach, who came close to qualifying for the #ChampionsLeague last season, is considered the right man to relaunch the #Spurs. The decisive assault will take place over the next week. #Transfers #Calciomercato #THFC https://t.co/Gze131BOlj pic.twitter.com/N9Ippakuuk — Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) June 19, 2021 Talks with Paulo Fonseca and Gennaro Gatt...
Crystal Palace consider 63-year-old with five domestic trophies for head coach position – report
Crystal Palace have identified former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre as a potential candidate for the managerial vacancy, Sky Sports reports. Roy Hodgson left the club after a four-year tenure at the end of the season, and the club have since been searching for a new head coach. Nuno Espirito Santo appeared the front-runner for the job, but the deal broke down at the last hurdle due to his contract and transfer demands. The club were initially aiming to pursue a manager with Premier League experience, but have changed their stance with the limited candidates. They are now interested in landing former Dortmund boss Favre, who is out of work after his sacking by the German outfit in December last year. Sportslens view: The south London outfit could have a major rebuilding job this summe...
Leicester City win the race to sign Liverpool target with 46 goal contributions – report
Leicester City are set to complete the signing of highly-rated Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Zambia international had a superb 2020/21 season with the Austrian champions, bagging 34 goals and 12 assists from just 42 appearances. In recent weeks, the 22-year-old has been associated with some of Europe’s elite clubs including Premier League duo Chelsea and Liverpool. It is now reported that the Foxes have finalised a transfer fee with Salzburg while Daka has also agreed personal terms over a five-year contract. The Midlands outfit are now completing the necessary paperwork and formalities, and a formal announcement could be made in the coming days. Sportslens view: Daka has been garnering plenty of attention over the past year after th...
Liverpool eye move to sign 21-year-old Man Utd target this summer – Report
Liverpool are reportedly showing keen interest in signing Austrian attacking midfielder Christoph Baumgartner in the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old impressed last season at Hoffenheim, where he bagged six goals and five assists in 31 Bundesliga games. The Reds are looking to sign a new midfielder to fill the void left by Gini Wijnaldum, who will join Paris Saint-Germain this summer. With Curtis Jones expected to play a more prominent role, Liverpool are looking at a different sort of midfielder and Baumgartner has been earmarked as an option. According to reports from German media outlet Kicker, the Reds are chasing a player who has a contract at the club until 2025. The report claims that Manchester United have also shown an interest in the player, but they have no...
