Transfer News & Rumours
Aston Villa submit offer for 24-yr-old target with 32 goal contributions last season
Arsenal and Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia over the past few weeks. According to the Sun, both Premier League clubs have submitted offers of over £30 million for the Argentinian. Buendia was in exceptional form in the Championship this past season, helping Norwich secure promotion back to the top flight. SL View: Ideal long-term signing for both clubs Villa and Arsenal need additional creativity in their squads, and Buendia could be an ideal acquisition for either club. The Midlands club have been overly reliant on Jack Grealish, and Buendia could share the workload with the England international. The 24-year-old could also be a useful replacement for Martin Odegaard at Arsenal, with the Norwegian unlikely to agree a permanent dea...
West Ham very interested in 23-yr-old ace, but face competition from PL giants
Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the Italian club this summer. According to La Nazione (via Fiorentina.it), West Ham United are very interested in signing the Serbian star. Manchester United and Juventus have also been monitoring the 23-year-old over the past few months. SL View: Ideal partner at the back for Maguire or Diop? Milenkovic was a key player for Fiorentina last season and has the potential to develop into a reliable central defender for either of the Premier League clubs. United and West Ham need to improve their defensive options in the summer, and the Serbian seems like an ideal fit. The Red Devils need a quality long term partner for Harry Maguire, while West Ham must find an upgrade on Craig Dawson. Milenkovic has ...
PSG open talks with Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo
Paris Saint-Germain have made a move for Cristiano Ronaldo, reports Spanish publication AS. Ronaldo has been at Juventus for three seasons now, signing for €100 million from Real Madrid in 2018. It was hoped that his arrival would be the final piece in the puzzle as the Bianconeri looked to win the Champions League for the first time since 1996. However, this has not worked out, and they have failed to get past the quarter-finals in that time frame. Ronaldo has continued to score goals in Italy Despite this, Ronaldo has continued to produce the goals. In his 133 appearances in Turin, the Portuguese has netted 101 goals, winning the Serie A Golden Boot last season. His goals have helped the club to two league titles and a Coppa Italia. Juventus have just re-appointed former manager Massimil...
Chelsea could sanction exits of up to 11 players
Chelsea are reportedly ready to sanction the exits of as many as 11 players, which could earn them a £180 million windfall, according to a report by the Mirror. After winning the Champions League, the Blues will be looking to challenge for the Premier League next season, a trophy which they have not lifted since 2017. In the past season, the Blues proved that they have plenty of world-class players in their squad. However, they struggled for consistency in the league, which proves that they do need to reinforce a few areas of their squad. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud is set to leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer this summer. Tammy Abraham, Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Davide Zappacosta, Emerson Palmieri, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Fikayo Tomori and Christian Pulisic are others...
Report claims Celtic chiefs have held talks with 45-yr-old regarding managerial vacancy
Celtic are reportedly closing in on the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new manager. However, Daily Record have claimed that the club also held talks with Rui Faria’s representatives regarding the managerial vacancy. The former Jose Mourinho assistant is currently a free agent after leaving Qatari outfit Al-Duhail. He has worked with Mourinho at several top clubs for around two decades but took on the challenge of being a manager after the Portuguese was sacked by Manchester United. Faria is inexperienced as a manager, and he would represent a major gamble if Celtic decided to bring him in this summer. Postecoglou is a much safer bet after proving himself at both club and international level during his career. The report from Daily Record adds that Celtic are optimi...
Tottenham have held concrete talks for 25-yr-old, Londoners best placed to sign him
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for Lyon defender Joachim Andersen in recent months. According to BT, the player is expected to continue in the Premier League after a successful loan spell with Fulham. Lyon and Spurs have held concrete talks regarding the Danish international, with his representatives meeting with the London club in April. SL View: Ideal solution to their defensive problems Spurs’ most pressing need right now is to resolve their managerial situation, with Antonio Conte heavily tipped to be the new man in charge. He will have a big job on his hands to rebuild Spurs, and addressing their defensive issues will be one of his main priorities. Andersen did well with Fulham and could make an immediate impact at Spurs if the transfer goes through this summer. T...
Spurs in talks to appoint PL-winning manager, 48-yr-old could arrive as sporting director
Tottenham Hotspur have begun talks with former Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte, according to The Athletic. The former Chelsea boss is the leading candidate to replace Jose Mourinho and could be joined in London by former Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici. Widely touted as one of the best managers in European football, Conte recently guided Inter Milan to the Serie A title. He previously won the Premier League with Chelsea and has the ability to transform Spurs fortunes if he is appointed. Some of their key players have been linked with a move away, but Conte’s arrival could convince them to stay with the club. England international Harry Kane is wanted by Manchester City, and the player is keen on joining a club capable of winning silverware. Conte and Paratici would br...
Graham Roberts reacts as Tottenham hold talks to appoint 51 y/o as their new boss
It’s a big summer transfer window ahead for Tottenham Hotspur, but they need to appoint a manager quickly before getting down to business. A host of managers have been linked in the past few months, but it seems Spurs may have found their man. The north London club have reportedly been trying to bring back Mauricio Pochettino who is currently managing at Paris Saint-Germain. With PSG refusing to let Pochettino go, Spurs have turned their attention towards Antonio Conte who surprisingly left his role after winning the Serie A title with Inter Milan. ⚪️ #THFC Antonio Conte in advanced talks with Tottenham board about… – Long term contract.– Project, salary, new signings.– Former Juventus Paratici as new director of football.– Official bid made to Paratici but he’ll decide soon....
‘I feel good’: £90 million-rated star speaks about his future amid reported Chelsea interest
Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has spoken about his future with the club amid interest from former club Chelsea. The Belgium international had a superb 2020/21 campaign for the Nerazzurri, registering 30 goals from 44 appearances across all competitions. 24 of those came in the Serie A as the San Siro giants ended Juventus’ nine-year dominance, winning the Scudetto for the first time since 2010. Shortly after the title success, manager Antonio Conte opted to cut ties with Inter amid a disagreement over the transfer strategy this summer. It was recently reported that Lukaku could follow him through the exit door with strong interest from newly-crowned European champions Chelsea. The 28-year-old has now dismissed the speculation by confirming that he is staying. He added that he had a ‘ve...
Report: Villa keen to sign 25-year-old PL midfielder, face competition from Everton
A host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summer. Thomas Tuchel wants to strengthen his side with at least four to five new signings. The European champions are reportedly looking to sign a striker, a centre-back, a centre midfielder and a wing-back. The Blues are set to offload several fringe players, with Tammy Abraham, Emerson, Ross Barkley, and Olivier Giroud amongst the players who could be on their way. According to the Daily Mail, Loftus-Cheek could be sold this summer. The 25-year-old midfielder has a contract at the club until 2024. However, another loan move is “not on the cards” for the powerful midfielder. Tuchel wants to offload him permanently, with Aston Villa, Southampton and Everton all previously credited...
Aston Villa planning surprise move for £30m-rated star with 47 Premier League goals – report
Aston Villa are weighing up a surprise bid to sign Burnley striker Chris Wood this summer, Football Insider reports. The Villans had an impressive 2020/21 Premier League campaign as they finished 11th in the standings with 55 points. The club were in contention for Europe at one stage, but the injury to captain Jack Grealish coincided with their dip in form. The Midlands outfit are searching for attacking reinforcements ahead of next season, and a new striker appears a priority. Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham has been linked with a return to the club, but manager Dean Smith is unconvinced over a move. It is now reported that the club are lining up a surprise approach for Wood, who is also on the radar of two other Premier League teams. The Clarets apparently value Wood at £30 million, but his pri...
Man United want league winner with six assists to provide competition to Aaron Wan-Bissaka – report
Manchester United have revived their interest in Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier ahead of the summer transfer window, Manchester Evening News reports. The England international left Tottenham Hotspur for Atletico in 2019, and he has since been a regular at right-back when available for selection. Trippier recently won the La Liga title with Diego Simeone’s side, but he could be on the move with his contract expiring in 13 months. The 30-year-old is open to returning to the Premier League, and a move to Old Trafford would tempt him, having been a boyhood fan of United. The Red Devils were keen on signing him in January, but they cooled their interest after being banned for eight weeks by FIFA for breaching betting rules. They are prepared to make a renewed bid in the coming weeks, ...
