Transfer News & Rumours
Blow for Everton as 47 y/o manager on the verge of joining Crystal Palace – Report
Crystal Palace are edging closer to appointing Nuno Espirito Santo as their next manager, according to reports from The Telegraph. The 47-year-old is set to make a swift return to the Premier League with Palace, who are looking to appoint a replacement for Roy Hodgson. Nuno is in advanced talks with Palace, and he could be appointed by the end of this week. The Eagles have considered several candidates for their vacant managerial position. Talks were held with Frank Lampard, and they monitored the likes of Burnley’s Sean Dyche, Swansea City’s Steve Cooper and Barnsley’s Valerien Ismael. However, Nuno is set to become their next boss, and the announcement could be made later this week. The news will come as a blow for Everton, who also showed interest in Nuno. The Toffee...
Report: Euro club keen to sign 25 y/o Villa and Everton target
Lazio are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summer. Sky Sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reported on his website that Maurizio Sarri wants to sign Loftus-Cheek for Lazio. The former Chelsea boss looks set to become the new manager at Lazio. The 62-year-old is returning to management after taking a year off following his sacking at Juventus. One of the very first players on Sarri’s wish list is Loftus-Cheek. Lazio will look to sign him on loan with an option to buy permanently. The 25-year-old spent the last season on loan at Fulham, where he made 31 appearances for the Cottagers. Although he couldn’t save Fulham from getting relegated, his performances were a step in the right direction. Loftus-Cheek played his best football in 2018-19 unde...
Report: Euro giants set to beat Arsenal and Spurs in the race for 22 y/o star
Paris Saint-Germain are close to signing Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer this summer. According to reports from Sky Sports, PSG are closing in on the signing of the Italy goalkeeper. The 22-year-old will ask for the #99 shirt at PSG, while first-choice keeper Keylor Navas will stay at the French club. Popular football journalist, Fabrizio Romano, tweeted yesterday: PSG are set to complete the signing of Gianluigi Donnarumma in the next hours, Juventus are out of the race – he’s gonna ask Paris for n99 shirt. To be clear: Keylor Navas is staying. 🧤🇫🇷 #PSG Wijnaldum contract until 2024 has been already signed, medicals now then done deal. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2021 The 22-year-old top-class goalkeeper is leaving AC Milan u...
Report shares Levy’s stance on 3-time PL winner amid talks of players-plus-cash deal
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has reportedly made his stance clear on Harry Kane. There is a genuine fear that Kane could finally leave the north London club this summer, irrespective of whoever the club appoint as their next manager. The England striker is currently preparing for the upcoming Euro tournament, but his future at the north London club remains a key talking point. Both the Manchester clubs are heavily interested in signing Kane, with City being more proactive of the two. According to a recent report from The Sun, City are prepared to offer both Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus in a player(s)-plus-cash deal to sign Kane. However, the same publication has claimed that Levy has no interest in entertaining such offer, and that he wants only cash for Kane. The report ...
Wolverhampton Wanderers ready to sell regular starter for €12m, replacement lined up – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to selling goalkeeper Rui Patricio amid transfer interest from Roma, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Portugal international has been an integral part of the Wolves setup over the past three seasons, missing just two games in the Premier League. However, he could be on the move this summer with his contract expiring in less than 13 months. Roma are reportedly keen on signing him. The Midlands outfit have set a price tag of around €12 million for the 33-year-old. Olympiacos’ Jose Sa has been lined up as a replacement. Sportslens view: Patricio has been a solid performer between the sticks for Wolves, but it appears that he is eyeing a fresh challenge away from the club. Wolves are on the verge of announcing Bruno Lage as their new manager, but&...
Report: Mourinho now wants to sign ‘consistent’ £80k-per-week Tottenham star
Jose Mourinho now turns his attention towards signing Lucas Moura. Ever since the Portuguese boss took charge of AS Roma after being told his services were no longer required at Tottenham, the Serie A club have been linked with a host of Spurs players. The likes of Eric Dier and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have been linked with a move to Italy last month, while Hugo Lloris remains another target for Roma this summer. According to reports from Italian publication, Il Messaggero, the former Real Madrid boss is targeting Moura from Spurs as he looks to bolster his attacking options. Moura, who joined Spurs in 2018 from Paris Saint-Germain, hasn’t really established himself as one of the key players for the club. Back in August last year, Mourinho raved about Moura’s c...
Leicester City board confident of sealing the transfer of 23-yr-old this summer
Leicester City are closing in on the signing of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. According to Fabrizio Romano (via Guardian), the Premier League club are eager to finalise the transfer quickly. Leicester are in advanced talks to sign Odsonne Édouard from Celtic, now working to complete the deal – many clubs interested so #LCFC keen to secure it quickly. Not yet at signings stage but Leicester board now confident. Soumaré deal with Lille, done and confirmed. 🔵🦊 #lcfc — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2021 The 23-year-old has been one of the best players in Scotland over the last few seasons and could prove to be a quality long term investment for the Premier League club. Star striker Jamie Vardy is now 34, and Leicester will have to start planning for life after him...
Everton to wait for new manager before making a decision on recalling on-loan player
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly still interested in securing another loan deal for Moise Kean this summer. The Everton striker spent last season on loan with PSG and highlighted his quality with 13 goals in 26 league games. His future is currently unclear, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claiming that his parent club are waiting to appoint a new manager before making a decision. PSG are still negotiating with Everton for Moise Kean. As reported days ago it’s only loan proposal and NO permanent transfer, no €40m bid as of today. 🔵 #EFC The deal is now stalling because Everton want to wait for the new manager before deciding on Kean’s future. 🇮🇹 https://t.co/ddokCB9o6S — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2021 Based on the form that he displayed la...
Reported Aston Villa and West Ham target with 15 goal contributions will cost more than £25m
Everton, Aston Villa and West Ham United are keen on signing the Burnley striker Chris Wood. He joined the Clarets from Leeds United in 2017 and has since established himself as a solid Premier League performer. According to Mirror, Villa manager Dean Smith believes that the 29-year-old would be the ideal option alongside Ollie Watkins next season. The Midlands club could use some depth in the attacking department, and the experienced Burnley forward could prove to be a quality addition. Meanwhile, the Hammers need to improve their attacking options, and Wood would be a quality alternative to Michail Antonio. Everton are also keeping tabs on his situation, but they are waiting to finalise their managerial appointment before following up their interest in Wood. The player will cost more tha...
Barcelona prefer selling €25m-rated graduate, no contract talks planned – report
Barcelona are prepared to sanction the sale of Sergi Roberto after declining to negotiate a new contract, Mundo Deportivo claims. The Spaniard has spent his entire career with the Catalan giants, registering 304 appearances across all competitions. He has less than 13 months left on his contract, and the hierarchy have yet to make contact with his agent over a renewal. It is reported that the Blaugrana could be leaning towards his potential exit during the forthcoming summer transfer window. Sportslens view: Roberto had an injury-plagued 2020/21 campaign for the Blaugrana, playing just 1,200 minutes in all competitions. The club seem prepared to sanction his sale this summer as they now have plenty of cover for the right-back position. Sergino Dest and Oscar Mingueza can play in the role w...
Chelsea working hard to sign star with 53 goal contributions, Blues optimistic about transfer
Chelsea remain keen on signing Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland. According to Jan Aage Fjortoft, the Premier League side are currently working hard to secure the services of the Norwegian international. Haaland is seen as the missing piece that could help the Blues challenge for the Premier League title next season. Thomas Tuchel guided Chelsea to Champions League success this past season, and he will be hoping to lead them to Premier League glory next term. Dortmund have maintained that the striker is not for sale this summer, but Fjortoft claims that Chelsea are confident of completing the transfer. However, he says the asking price and the player’s wage demands could scupper their hopes of sealing the deal. Re: Erling Haaland Chelsea working intense to get Erling Haaland. ...
Arsenal are reportedly keen on AC Milan star
Arsenal are considering a move for Hakan Calhanoglu as they look to bolster their attacking options, according to reliable journalist James Benge. Calhanoglu is set to become a free agent as his contract with AC Milan expires at the end of June, and he has yet to sign a new deal. The 27-year-old was a regular starter for Milan last season, scoring four goals in 33 appearances to help the team claim second spot in Serie A. Another target who Arsenal are understood to have broached internally is Hakan Calhanoglu, out of contract with AC Milan this summer. He is an option, not clear how high on the list he might be but expectation is he’s an alternative to Odegaard. — James Benge (@jamesbenge) June 7, 2021 Along with veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Calhanoglu played a key role in spearhea...
