Transfer News & Rumours
Journalist: Mourinho wants to sign in-demand £100k-per-week Arsenal star, club have opened talks
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka could leave the club in the summer transfer window. According to reliable journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Xhaka is being wanted by several clubs, including Roma. The Serie A giants have appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager, and the Portuguese boss wants to sign Xhaka. Arsenal are expected to sell a host of players this summer as Mikel Arteta is looking to sculpt the squad to his own taste. Romano claims that Xhaka has the chance to leave the Gunners along with the likes of Willian, Hector Bellerin and others. Several Bundesliga clubs are keen to sign Xhaka, while Roma have opened talks with the player’s agents. Granit Xhaka has chances to leave Arsenal this summer as Willian, Hector Bellerin and many other players. 🚨 #AFC AS R...
Why Bayern’s Alaba stance means United could sign £50m winger this summer
Bayern Munich’s refusal to meet exorbitant wage demands from their players could be good news for Manchester United. According to German football expert Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga champions were unwilling to pay David Alaba what he was looking for. The 28-year-old is now set to sign for Real Madrid, and he may not be the last player to leave Bayern this summer. Plettenberg has claimed that Kingsley Coman could be sold, with the winger stalling on signing a new contract with the club. SL View Coman’s current deal runs out in 2023, and he is believed to have asked super-agent Pini Zahavi for advice about his future. United have already reportedly submitted a financial proposal to Coman, and their offer may well have had the desired effect. The 24-year-old is thought to be seeking fi...
‘Returning to England’ – Guillem Balague comments on reports linking Pochettino with Spurs
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with a sensational return to Tottenham Hotspur in recent hours, with the Argentine even spotted in London. It is believed Spurs have held talks with their former boss as they search for Jose Mourinho’s replacement. However, it does not seem PSG are entertaining the idea of letting him go after just five months in charge of the club. Pochettino joined the French giants in January as Thomas Tuchel’s successor and has since won the French Super Cup and Coupe de France. He is reportedly open to returning to Tottenham but has also been linked with the Real Madrid vacant managerial post after Zinedine Zidane left the job this morning. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague does not see him leaving PSG anytime soon, though, taking t...
‘This is emotional’ – Rice reacts as West Ham star pens goodbye message
Jesse Lingard has established himself as a West Ham United star and hero in just five months, helping the Hammers secure European football after hitting the ground upon arriving at the London Stadium in January. The England international joined West Ham from Manchester United on loan during the winter transfer window, ending his spell with nine goals and four assists in 16 Premier League games. Manager David Moyes would love to sign Lingard permanently, but it remains to be seen whether Man Utd are open to selling the attacking midfielder. The 28-year-old has reflected on his West Ham stint, taking to social media to thank the club and fans for the opportunity and leaving the door open for a permanent move: Lingard’s mate and Hammers skipper Declan Rice is gutted to see him leave, taking t...
Goalkeeper leaves future in club’s hands amid West Ham and Tottenham links
In-demand West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has put his future into the club’s hands (as related to iNews) amidst growing interest from West Ham United and Tottenham. The 28-year-old keeper has been a rare shining light in West Brom’s dreadful Premier League campaign. Even though the Baggies suffered relegation from the top flight and conceded a staggering 76 goals, the Englishman has enjoyed a stunning individual season. Johnstone has benefitted from playing behind one of the worst defences in Europe’s top-five divisions, making over 150 saves to catch the eye of several Premier League clubs. An array of magical moments includes a fantastic save to thwart James Ward-Prowse’s spot-kick in a 3-0 win over Southampton in mid-April. His impressive displays for the West Midlands out...
£120,000-a-week star ready to fight for his Chelsea future amid Jadon Sancho interest – report
Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi is prepared to fight for his future and has no plans of leaving the Blues this summer, Goal.com reports. The 21-year-old has had another tough season with the west London club, where he has struggled to secure regular playing time. It was recently reported that the Blues were open to parting ways with Hudson-Odoi, with interest from German giants Borussia Dortmund. However, it appears that the England international has no desire to leave and won’t accept being a makeweight for either Harry Kane or Jadon Sancho. The Blues have not seen the best of Hudson-Odoi in recent years, but it is claimed that the club still have confidence in the player’s ability. Sportslens view: Hudson-Odoi has registered five goals and five assists from 37 games this term, but he ...
Romano: Liverpool want 24-year-old Arsenal target who has dropped a major transfer hint
Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma is reportedly wanted by several Premier League clubs this summer. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are one of the clubs interested in signing the 24-year-old. Bissoouma has been one of the top performers for Brighton this season, making 36 appearances in the Premier League. Signing a midfielder is one of the top priorities for the Gunners. Dani Ceballos has returned to Real Madrid, while the futures of Joe Willock, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira, Mohamed Elneny and Granit Xhaka are in doubt. Romano claims that the Gunners are interested in him, but he is not their only option. Arsenal are also exploring different kinds of players in his position. Yves Bissouma is appreciated and he’s ‘one of the options’ ...
Juventus’ hopes of bagging big target boosted as Milan sign 25-year-old
AC Milan’s acquisition of Mike Maignan from Lille ends a long-running saga over their goalkeeping situation. Maignan has signed a contract until June 2026 with the Serie A outfit, ending his six-year association with the newly crowned French champions. SL View Maignan had been strongly linked with Tottenham Hotspur over the past few weeks, with the club in the market for a replacement for Hugo Lloris. However, once Milan made their interest known, there was only ever likely to be one outcome. Maignan’s arrival in Milan coincides with Gianluigi Donnarumma’s departure this summer, with technical director Paolo Maldini confirming the news on the club’s Twitch channel. Donnarumma has made more than 250 appearances for Milan in all competitions, but his time at the club has been dogged by contr...
Steve Bruce could look to bring in a marquee signing for Newcastle this summer
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is looking to bring in a marquee signing during the summer transfer window. According to Football Insider, Bruce could spend his entire budget on one star signing. The Magpies will then look to take advantage of the free-agent market and pull off loan deals to strengthen their squad. It will be interesting to see if Bruce can plug the gaps in Newcastle’s squad and help them push for a top-half finish next season. Newcastle will need to improve defensively and add more depth to the attacking areas. A quality winger and a striker should be a top priority for them this summer. Star players like Allan Saint-Maximin have been linked with a move away from the club and it remains to be seen whether the Magpies can convince the 24-year-old to stay beyond this s...
Chelsea make their transfer decision on Eden Hazard amid Jadon Sancho interest – report
Chelsea don’t have plans to re-sign Eden Hazard from Real Madrid in the forthcoming transfer window, a report from Sunday World claims. Hazard has endured a tough couple of seasons with Los Blancos due to regular injuries, and it was recently claimed that he would be interested in rejoining the Blues. It is now reported that the west London outfit have been made aware of his availability, but they are unlikely to prioritise a move for him this summer. Their main focus lies on landing a new striker, with Romelu Lukaku the prime target. Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho is an option to bolster the wide attacking department. Sportslens view: Hazard had a terrific career with the Blues between 2012 and 2019, registering 110 goals and 92 assists from 352 appearances in all competitions. Since hi...
‘Howe’s a fan’ – Journo claims incoming Celtic boss could sign Englishman Rangers once wanted
English midfielder Jack Wilshere has left Bournemouth after the short-term deal he signed in January ended. The former Arsenal star is now a free agent again, and according to Evening Standard’s Simon Collings, Celtic could emerge as an option for him if, as expected, Eddie Howe is appointed as their new boss. The former Bournemouth manager is a fan of Wilshere after working with him at Vitality Stadium during 2016-17. The 29-year-old was linked with Rangers last October after West Ham United released him, but he took to Twitter early this year to reveal that the Scottish Premiership champions never made a move to suggest they wanted him. Nope! https://t.co/XVZZqLroNc — Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) January 22, 2021 It remains to be seen whether the Light Blues outfit would return for Wils...
‘He can call me anytime’ – German manager tells Levy he’d ‘always consider’ Spurs job
Tottenham Hotspur legend Jurgen Klinsmann has sent a message to chairman Daniel Levy, admitting he is open to becoming the club’s next permanent manager. Spurs are looking for a boss to succeed Jose Mourinho, but they have been turned down by Julian Nagelsmann and Hansi Flick who have both opted for better jobs. Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter and his Leicester City counterpart Brendan Rodgers have publicly insisted they are not keen on replacing Mourinho. Levy will be frustrated with how his managerial search is going, but Klinsmann has confessed to being available to a return to his former club as a boss. “Definitely you’d entertain it, no doubt,” the former Germany manager told Sky Sports when asked if it would interest him to help out if the call came from Tottenham. “...
