Transfer News & Rumours
Fabrizio Romano says £192k-a-week star will join David Luiz in leaving Arsenal this summer
Arsenal forward Willian is expected to follow David Luiz through the exit door this summer, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Gunners have reportedly agreed to part ways with Luiz when his contract expires next month, and they are likely to make an announcement soon. It is now reported that compatriot Willian could also leave the north London club with interest from several European and Major League Soccer teams. Willian has two years remaining on his contract with the Gunners. The club are awaiting bids for the Brazilian, who earns around £192,000-a-week. Sportslens view: Willian made the switch across London from Chelsea last summer, and it was suggested that he would be a quality addition to the Gunners ranks. However, the move has proved far from successful, ...
Hammers reportedly join Man City & Ancelotti in race for £30m England international striker
West Ham United are keen on Southampton striker Danny Ings, according to Sunday Mirror. The Hammers are looking to sign a number 9 after not replacing Sebastien Haller in January and have identified striking targets ahead of the summer transfer window. Southampton are hoping Ings would sign a new deal with just a year left on the current contract of the England international. However, they would demand £30 million for his signature should he insist on leaving. West Ham are not the only ones keen on Ings, though, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton also monitoring developments ahead of the summer transfer window. Pep Guardiola wants a new striker with Sergio Aguero leaving the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season, and Ings appears to have caught his eyes. The 28-year-old ...
Barcelona close to signing €45m-rated star with 31 goal contributions – report
Lyon forward Memphis Depay is close to joining Barcelona on a free transfer this summer, a report from L’Equipe claims. The Dutchman was on Blaugrana’s radar during last summer’s transfer window, but a deal failed to materialise as they could not meet the transfer demands. Depay has had another fine season for Les Gones with 21 goals and 10 assists from 38 appearances, but they could still miss out on Champions League football. Even if they make the top three, the 27-year-old has no desire to sign a new contract beyond June, and he now appears on the cusp of joining the Catalan giants. It is reported that Ronald Koeman’s side only have minor details to settle before the free transfer of the Netherlands international is finalised. Sportslens view: Depay has been constantly linked with the B...
Liverpool reportedly will hand player Klopp dubbed ‘very strong character’ new deal
Liverpool will hand goalkeeper Adrian a new contract offer on less cash, according to The Sun. The Spaniard joined the Reds as a free agent in the summer of 2019 and has featured in 24 games across all competitions thus far. Adrian arrived as a cover for Alisson Becker but has dropped to third-choice as he is now behind Caoimhin Kelleher in the pecking order. The 34-year-old has made five errors directly leading to goals and had a bad run in the first-team. While it earlier appeared that Adrian’s days at Anfield were numbered, manager Jurgen Klopp is now happy to keep him. The German dubbed the former West Ham United goalie ‘a very strong character’ of recent, and it seems he would love to have him in the dressing room for much longer. Adrian currently has a year left on his Liverpool cont...
Villa’s England international has reportedly been offered to six-time UCL winners
According to Sportsmail, Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton has been offered to Liverpool. However, he is now close to agreeing terms with one of his former clubs Manchester United. The 35-year-old is out of contract this summer and is looking to leave Villa Park after playing second fiddle to Emiliano Martinez since returning to full fitness. Heaton has not featured for the Midlands club since January 2020, with an ACL injury keeping him on the sidelines till last December. Nevertheless, six-time Champions League winners Liverpool reckon he could be a quality cover for Alisson Becker. The Reds are eyeing up potential goalkeepers to sign as back-up to the Brazilian after Adrian lost his place as deputy earlier this season to Caoimhin Kelleher. The academy graduate is set to be loaned out ne...
Everton open to selling Mason Holgate to part-fund deal for £43m-rated centre-back – report
Everton could sanction the sale of Mason Holgate this summer to part-fund the transfer of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, Football Insider reports. The Toffees have been impressive in Carlo Ancelotti’s first full season in charge, but their home form has cost them a top-four push. Their defensive performances at Goodison Park have been questionable, and the Italian may look to upgrade his options ahead of next season. It is now reported that the Toffees are open to parting company with Holgate, who only signed a five-year deal with the club last year. Ancelotti has not been fully convinced by the Barnsley graduate, and the club are lining up a top-class centre-back to replace him. Kalidou Koulibaly is reportedly the top target for Ancelotti, and part of the funds for the transfer could ...
13-time UCL winners reportedly admire Everton man, considering summer move
Real Madrid have Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti on their radar and will weigh up a move for the Italian if Zinedine Zidane leaves the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the campaign, according to Mirror Sports. The Frenchman could leave the La Liga giants at the end of the campaign regardless of whether they pip Atletico Madrid to the title or not. Madrid president Florentino Perez has Ancelotti, Raul and Max Allegri on his list of Zidane’s replacement, but whether the Everton boss would be open to a return remains to be seen. The 61-year-old led the 13-time Champions League winners to their 10th European title in 2014, leaving them the following season after a trophyless campaign. Los Blancos won the Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup under Ancelotti in 2014, and he is sti...
Manchester United favourites to sign winger with 19 assists, could cost between €85-€90m
Manchester United continue to remain favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho during the forthcoming transfer window, German outlet Sport1 claims. The Red Devils were heavily linked with the England international last summer, but a deal failed to materialised as they refused to meet the €120 million price tag. Sancho had a slow start to the current campaign, but he has still been hugely impressive with 16 goals and 19 assists from 36 appearances in all competitions. The 21-year-old recently starred in Dortmund’s 4-1 thrashing of RB Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal Cup final, registering two goals and one assist. It is now reported that United are still in pole position to sign the versatile attacker, and talks have already been initiated with his representatives. United have...
Everton reportedly in contact with French attacker with 10 goals & 13 assists this term
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Moussa Diaby has caught the attention of Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti, according to Fussball Transfers. The Toffees want to challenge for a top-six finish next season and are looking to bolster their squad for the mission ahead. They have already gotten in touch with Diaby’s representatives, and the first feedback from the 21-year-old is said to have been positive. Sportslens View The Frenchman has bagged 10 goals and 13 assists in 41 appearances across all competitions this term, and he has what it takes to help improve Everton in the final third. Diaby can play on both wings and behind a striker, and such versatility would be a welcome boost for Ancelotti’s side if a move works out. He has four years left on his current contract at the Bundesliga club,...
Hammers reportedly ahead of Spurs in race for chart-topping star Southgate dubbed ‘very good’
West Ham United have moved ahead of Tottenham Hotspur in the race for West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, according to Football Insider. The Manchester United academy graduate is expected to remain in the top-flight following the Baggies’ relegation, and he is not short of suitors amongst the teams in the top half of the Premier League table. Sportslens View Spurs want to bring in a replacement for Hugo Lloris with just a year left on his current deal, and they reckon Johnstone would be perfect for the job. However, their lack of a permanent manager appears to have given West Ham a chance in the race. Leeds United have also been linked with the 28-year-old who currently tops the charts for most saves made (148) in the Premier League this term, but it is the Hammers that are now ...
Southampton lining up move for £18m-rated star with 108 Premier League appearances
Southampton will attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a season-long loan with the option to buy, The Express reports. The Saints were interested in the England international last summer, but they were beaten to his services by Fulham, who signed him on a temporary deal. The 25-year-old has had a difficult campaign with the Cottagers, registering just one goal from 31 appearances across all competitions. Loftus-Cheek will return to the Blues this summer, but he could struggle to break into Thomas Tuchel’s plans with the competition for places. Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is a big admirer of the midfielder’s talents, and he is prepared to offer him the chance to revive his career. The south coast outfit will propose to sign the Blues graduate on loan, with the optio...
Tottenham could land transfer bargain, reported 24-yr-old target will cost just £20m
Tottenham Hotspurs are keen on signing the Fulham defender Joachim Andersen this summer and the Denmark international will be available on a bargain. According to Sky Sports, Lyon are demanding around £20 million for the 24-year-old centre back. The Danish defender has been on loan at Fulham this season and he has been quite impressive for the London side. He could be the ideal replacement for Davinson Sanchez if the Colombian leaves Tottenham in the summer. Sanchez has been heavily linked with a move away from the London club at the end of this season and experienced defenders like Toby Alderwireld will have to be replaced soon as well. It is important for Spurs to invest in quality defenders during the summer transfer window and it remains to be seen whether they can pull off the signing...
