Transfer News & Rumours
Borussia Dortmund reportedly big admirers of West Ham attacker as they eye move
According to The Sun, Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are big admirers of West Ham United loanee Jesse Lingard and are eyeing a summer swoop. The Manchester United attacking midfielder has caught the eyes of suitors since impressing with the Hammers. Lingard has nine goals and three assists in 13 Premier League appearances for West Ham since joining in January, and while manager David Moyes would love to sign the £20 million-rated England international permanently, his £100,000-a-week deal could hamper a deal. Man Utd could now use the attacker in a deal to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford should the Hammers opt against a permanent deal at the end of the season. Dortmund want around £100m for the winger, but that price could be brought down significantly with the inclusion of Lingard...
Two former Manchester United players urge club to bring back Cristiano Ronaldo
Two former Manchester United players have encouraged the club to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. Ronaldo has been at Juventus for three seasons, and recently hit his 100th goal for the club. During this time, he has won two league titles and a Serie A Player of the Year award, and is on course for his first Golden Boot in Italy. Ronaldo celebrates one of his 100 goals for Juventus However, things haven’t been so great this season for the Bianconeri. Andrea Pirlo’s men look on course to miss out on Champions League football. In addition, they have not progressed past the quarter-finals of the competition since Ronaldo arrived, being eliminated by Ajax, Lyon, and Porto respectively. As of now, the forward’s future is uncertain. He has just one year left on his contract, and will proba...
Barcelona board give green light to sign £22.5m-rated star, player ‘crazy’ to join the club
Barcelona’s hierarchy have given the green light over a summer move for Manchester City star Sergio Aguero, Mundo Deportivo reports. Aguero is expected to leave the Cityzens when his contract expires in June, and the Blaugrana have been touted as favourites to sign him. It was recently reported that the club had made contact with his representatives, and the board have now given the go-ahead for the free transfer. The 32-year-old is ‘crazy’ about the prospect of joining the Catalan giants, where he would be reunited with close friend and compatriot Lionel Messi. Aguero is prepared to take a pay-cut on his €12 million annual salary. The Blaugrana believe the arrival of Aguero will convince Messi to prolong his stay. Messi’s current deal expires at the end of next month, but talks are p...
Report: Jose Mourinho keen to sign £8.6m Wolves star this summer
Jose Mourinho is looking to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. The Portuguese boss will take over at AS Roma after the end of the season. Mourinho was sacked earlier this season by Tottenham Hotspur but he quickly bagged a new job in Italy. The former Chelsea boss has been confirmed to replace Paulo Fonseca at the Stadio Olimpico from the start of next season. And he has already started planning for the summer transfer window ahead. The report claims that Mourinho wants to sign a new goalkeeper and an experienced one. According to reports from Calciomercato, Roma have been linked with players like Sergio Romero and Yann Sommer. The Gialorossi have been linked with a move for veteran goalkeeper Gigi Buffon who has confirmed recently that he won’t continue his contract...
Spurs reportedly weighing up move for manager Pochettino called ‘my football father’
Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa in their search for Jose Mourinho’s permanent replacement, according to Football Insider. Spurs have been linked with many names since the Portuguese was shown the exit door last month, and the Argentine is one of the latest to be linked with the job. Bielsa is in his third season at Leeds and his deal expires at the end of the campaign. The 65-year-old has only signed one-year contracts since joining the Elland Road side, and he is expected to do so again this summer. That would not stop Spurs from sounding him out, and it remains to be seen whether they can get him interviewed as they prepare to talk to candidates in the coming days. Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez is also on Tottenham’s rada...
Barcelona contact Tottenham’s reported manager target about replacing Koeman
Barcelona have contacted the representatives of Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick to ask about his availability this summer, according to ESPN. The Catalans could replace Ronald Koeman at the end of the season after what has been an underwhelming campaign, and they have also been linked with former midfielder Xavi. However, the Al Sadd SC manager signed a new two-year extension yesterday, potentially ruling out a return to Camp Nou. 🗣 Xavi: “I’m proud to continue at Al-Sadd. We achieved a lot together, scored goals, won matches and titles, and we are all very proud of this success. Getting this kind of support is the best thing any coach can get.”#AlSadd #XAVI2023 pic.twitter.com/lFpXrjofGP — 🏆 #75 Al Sadd SC | نادي السد (@AlsaddSC) May 12, 2021 Landing Flick is also n...
Southampton confirm Ryan Bertrand will leave for free at the end of this season
Southampton have confirmed that defender Ryan Bertrand will leave the Saints this summer when his contract expires and will be available on a free transfer. The Englishman has spent seven years on the south coast, racking up an impressive 240 appearances for the club. In that time, Bertrand has also featured in a Carabao Cup final and two FA Cup semi-finals, while helping Southampton achieve their highest ever Premier League table finish. In a statement on their website, Southampton thanked Bertrand for his contribution to the Saints. “Southampton Football Club can today confirm that Ryan Bertrand will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season,” the statement read. “Everyone associated with Southampton would like to thank Ryan for his contribution to the history of ...
Report: Arsenal staff are under the impression that five senior players want to leave the club
An in-depth “special report” has been published today by The Athletic regarding the current situation of Arsenal. Some comments from Arsenal insiders were interesting, particularly regarding Mikel Arteta’s approach to press conferences. His comments have raised concerns among some club members, with many feeling that “too much of what Mikel says publicly is not true”. The summer transfer window will be absolutely crucial for Arsenal. They are unlikely to operate on a high transfer budget, but massive rebuilding work is needed. The report claims that Arsenal staff are under the impression that at least five senior players — David Luiz, Willian, Bernd Leno, Granit Xhaka and Hector Bellerin — want to leave the club. Arsenal fans probably won’t...
Barcelona interested in Chelsea star with swap deal an option
Spanish outlet Sport has reported that Barcelona are interested in a move for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho this summer. The Italian international has enjoyed a change of fortune since Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard in the Chelsea dugout in January, reclaiming his place in the heart of the Blues midfield. However, it is claimed that the La Liga giants could offer Miralem Pjanic to sweeten any deal struck with the London club. Pjanic has fallen out of favour with Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman, with the Bosnian playmaker restricted to just six La Liga starts this campaign, despite a £54 million move from Juventus last summer. SL view – Would Jorginho’s departure be a miss for Chelsea? Jorginho played a vital role in Chelsea’s success over Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-f...
9 goals & 11 assists: Liverpool and Leeds leading the chase for £34m-rated star
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Argentine international Rodrigo De Paul this summer. According to a report from Il Milanista, the 26-year-old is a player in demand, with Udinese valuing him at around €40 million (£34m). The report states that the Reds are likely to face competition from Leeds United, who remain interested in signing the midfielder. The Whites were heavily linked with De Paul last summer, but the Italian club’s valuation scuppered the potential transfer. Liverpool need to sign a quality central midfielder this summer, with Gini Wijnaldum expected to leave on a free transfer. De Paul has been outstanding for the Italian club this season and would be a quality addition to Jurgen Klopp’s midfield. He has bagged nine goals and 11 assists this term and would be a much...
West Ham preparing an approach for 28-yr-old, but face competition from London rivals
West Ham United have been linked with a move for West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. According to Football Insider, the London club are now preparing an approach to sign the 28-year-old following the Baggies’ relegation. Johnstone has been excellent for West Brom in the Premier League this season and is way too good to play in the Championship. The player is likely to be tempted to move on if West Ham come calling with a concrete offer this summer. The Hammers have had an excellent season and have a great chance of securing European football for next season. A move to West Ham would be the ideal next step in Johnstone’s career. He would be the ideal long term replacement for Lukasz Fabianski, with the 36-year-old coming to the end of his career. Johnstone is well settled in the ...
Leeds linked with a move for £31m-rated South American this summer
Leeds United have once again been linked with a move for Uruguayan midfielder Nahitan Nandez. According to Cento Trentuno, the Premier League side are not the only ones keeping tabs on the 25-year-old, with Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma also keen. Nandez has a release clause of €36 million (£31m) in his contract, and Marcelo Bielsa has tried to sign the player in the past. Bielsa loves to play a high pressing game, and Nandez’s endurance could be very useful for Leeds next season. The deep-lying playmaker can also chip in with goals and assists. The Uruguayan has contributed to five goals from midfield this season. Nandez has the ability to operate as a right-sided midfielder, and his versatility could be priceless for Leeds as they look to build on a solid campaign. The opportuni...
