Transfer News & Rumours
Barcelona linked with Alvaro Morata as Juventus future uncertain
Barcelona have been linked with a move for Juventus loanee Alvaro Morata, as his future in Serie A has not been resolved yet. Morata came to Juventus for a second spell last summer on loan from Atletico Madrid, with the option to make the deal permanent for €45 million. He has been the club’s second top goalscorer behind star man Cristiano Ronaldo, hitting 18 in all competitions. Morata has struck 18 times this season However, it’s been a disappointing season for the Old Lady. After winning nine successive league titles, they were comfortably beaten to the prize by Inter Milan and go into the final day knowing that Champions League qualification is out of their hands. Additionally, they were knocked out of Europe by underdogs Porto in the round of 16. Although, they have enjoyed some succe...
Barcelona close to signing £22.5m-rated star, deal could be finalised by May 31 – report
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero could undergo his medical with Barcelona immediately after the Champions League final, Mundo Deportivo reports. The Argentine is expected to leave the Cityzens when his contract expires this summer, and he has been fancied to make the switch to the Blaugrana. The Catalan giants have already held talks with his representatives over a free transfer, and it is reported that the deal is ’80 percent’ done with a few formalities left. Aguero is likely to undergo his medical shortly after the Champions League final against Chelsea, and a two-year deal could be signed by May 31. If the logistics don’t work out, the move could be delayed until July with the striker due to play for Argentina in the World Cup qualifiers and Copa America. Sportslens view: Agu...
Juventus reportedly join 13-time UCL winners in the race for Everton man
Transfer market agent and intermediary Ivan Reggiani has told Calciomercato that Juventus are weighing up appointing Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti as their next boss. While he led the Serie A giants to the Coppa Italia prize last night, missing out on a top-four finish could cost manager Andrea Pirlo his job. Juventus have not particularly impressed under the 42-year-old, and it appears that they are looking at potential replacements ahead of next season. Ancelotti was in charge of the Old Lady between 1999 and 2001, and it seems they are looking to bring him back for the tough task ahead. The Everton boss has also been linked with a return to Real Madrid, with Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane tipped to leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season. The 13-time Champions League wi...
Euros giants reportedly offering player & cash to land €40m man that said ‘Yes’ to Leeds move
Udinese midfielder Rodrigo de Paul sent the Leeds United faithful into a frenzy last summer after dropping a huge hint on social media. The Argentina international said “Yes” on Twitter when asked if he was keen on moving to Elland Road ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, but Udinese’s €40 million demands put them off. Leeds remain interested in signing De Paul who is also on Liverpool’s radar, but AC Milan are looking to pip them to his signature. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football.Italia), the European giants have offered Jens Petter Hauge plus cash to convince their Serie A rivals into selling the 26-year-old this summer. Milan are hoping using the €10m-rated winger as a makeweight in a deal would be enough to land De Paul, and Leeds might have to look elsewhere for the quali...
Seven players on the transfer list as Real Madrid look to fund Kylian Mbappe deal
Real Madrid have placed seven first-team players on the transfer list as they look to raise funds to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe. It’s no secret how much Los Blancos president Florentino Perez admires the youngster. It is believed that he is the club’s number one target. However, despite having just one year remaining on his current contract, the 22-year-old would cost an incredible fee. PSG spent €180 million on him back in 2018, and they would likely demand a similar fee this time around. In Madrid’s current financial situation, this is not possible without making big sales. As a result, the Spanish giants have made seven players available for sale, according to Marca. Isco Isco hasn’t been at his best in recent years Once one of the brightest talents at the club, attacki...
EPL-linked 21-goal man Rangers want this summer hands in transfer request
Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson has handed in a transfer request at the club, according to the Scottish Premiership outfit. Watford and Rangers are keen on the youngster ahead of the summer transfer window, and he has made his intentions known to the Dons, insisting he sees his future elsewhere. The 21-year-old has tabled a written request to Aberdeen asking to leave, and the Light Blues will be keeping an eye on developments. Watford have tabled a £2 million bid for the midfielder, but the Pittodrie side have dubbed it an “insulting offer” and have since rejected it. Rangers manager Steven Gerrard wants to bolster his squad this summer to mount a solid title defence next term, and landing Ferguson would boost his side’s chances. Ferguson spent four years in Rangers academy before being...
Leeds United plan talks to sign attacker with 27 goal contributions, could pay £20-25m
Leeds United are scheduled to hold negotiations with Club Brugge over a summer deal for Dutch forward Noa Lang, Football Insider reports. The Whites have had an impressive return to the top-flight after a 16-year wait, and they are assured of a top-half finish. The next step could be to qualify for European football, and the club are likely to reinforce their squad during the summer transfer window. Lang has reportedly been identified as a top target to bolster the attack following his impressive season with Club Brugge in Belgium. The Dutchman, who is currently on loan from Ajax, has registered 16 goals and 11 assists from 37 appearances for Brugge in all competitions. He will join them permanently for £6 million in July, and it is reported that they could be open to selling him for a sig...
Saint-Maximin sends out transfer message, urges the club to ‘buy more players like’ 21-yr-old
Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has urged the club to show ambition in the transfer market and sign more players like Joe Willock. The Frenchman revealed in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports that a club of Newcastle’s stature should be fighting for a place in the top half. “Sometimes you have to think about your future, you can see Leicester winning the FA Cup, you play football to win trophies, not to fight to stay up,” he said. “We have to buy more players like Joe Willock – he can be really great for the team and myself. “I am 24-years-old, and have to think about the national team, about winning trophies, and hope the club can give me that.” Since Saint-Maximin joined Newcastle, they have been fighting for their survival in the Premier League. He has been outstanding f...
Report suggests Everton are keen on 22-yr-old, but face competition from another PL club
Everton have been linked with a move for Real Betis defender Emerson Royal. According to Spanish publication Sport, Arsenal are also keen on signing the right-back. The 22-year-old is currently on loan with Betis from Barcelona and may well be interested in heading to the Premier League. Everton need to find a long term replacement for Seamus Coleman, and Emerson could be a quality addition to their defensive unit. Arsenal are also in the market for a full-back, with Hector Bellerin tipped to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer. According to the report from Sport, the defender is set to be part of Barcelona’s pre-season squad. He is expected to return to the Catalan club in the summer and challenge Sergino Dest for a starting berth next season. However, the player could move on if he do...
Report: £80k-per-week Tottenham player set to leave the club this summer
While talk of Harry Kane potentially leaving Tottenham Hotspur is likely to occupy the headlines for the best part of the summer transfer window, other players could also head for the exit following a disappointing campaign. The summer transfer window will be massive for Spurs. A new manager will arrive, and with it comes the obvious rebuilding process. However, Spurs are likely to operate on a tight transfer budget, and player sales are key for boosting the kitty. One player who could leave the club this summer is Erik Lamela. The Argentine is one of the senior members of the squad, but his career in north London has never fully flourished. Apart from scoring some breathtaking goals, Lamela has rarely been consistent for Spurs, with recurrent injuries disrupting his progress. At 29 and wi...
West Ham United identify £22m-rated Champions League winner as Jesse Lingard alternative
West Ham United are weighing up a move for Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ahead of the summer transfer window, Football Insider reports. Oxlade-Chamberlain missed the first few months of the season with a knee injury and has played just 277 minutes across all competitions since December. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has previously said that he has full faith in the 27-year-old, but the Hammers appear keen on prising him away this summer. The club have hugely benefited from Jesse Lingard, who has bagged nine goals and four assists since his January loan move from Manchester United. However, it is unclear whether they can sign him permanently this summer, and the club are looking for alternatives to the England international. Lingard’s compatriot Oxlade-Chamberlain has emerged as a p...
Report: 27-goal star open to joining Man City, club plan to hold talks over a potential deal
Manchester City are keen to sign Harry Kane in the summer transfer window. On Tuesday, Pep Guardiola was asked in the press conference about whether he would be signing Kane. The Spaniard remained tight-lipped, suggesting he would not comment on a player who is contracted to another club. Kane reportedly has informed Daniel Levy, the Spurs chairman, that he wants to leave Spurs this summer, following a disappointing campaign. Fabrizio Romano, writing for The Guardian, has claimed two crucial points. First, City ‘plan to hold talks over a potential deal’ for the Spurs striker. Secondly, Kane is open to joining City. He also added on Twitter that Kane has not handed in a transfer request, but he expects an amicable solution. Harry Kane desire to leave Tottenham is confirmed. He’s ...
