Transfer News & Rumours
‘That’s where I want to be’ – West Ham star drops a hint regarding his future
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice has admitted that he dreams of playing Champions League football. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, and the player’s admission that he wants European football will certainly worry the Hammers faithful. He said (via Daily Mirror): “To have that Champions League music playing, that’s where I want to be. “It’s special – I can’t really describe it to be honest. As a kid, it’s your dream – first of all to play in the Premier League, but to be competing for the Champions League (as well). “You know West Ham, people say (we’re) a mid-table club and last three seasons we’ve been battling relegation. But this, what we’re doing now, has always been there. It was just about when. We’re on fire. “We’re on course...
Ancelotti reportedly big admirer of Real Madrid-linked £25m man as Everton plot move
Everton are considering a summer move for Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa, according to the Mirror. With the Cottagers staring at relegation in the face, the £25 million-rated Cameroon international is expected to remain in the top-flight and is not short of suitors. Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti is a big admirer of Anguissa’s style of play and reckons he could help add some dynamism and steel to Everton’s midfield. The 25-year-old has also been a creative outlet for Fulham this term, weighing in with three assists in 32 Premier League games. Anguissa spent last season on loan at Villarreal following Fulham’s relegation at the end of his debut campaign in England, and he reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid. Sportslens View The midfield powerhouse has what it takes...
Aston Villa and Everton have made enquiries for 22-yr-old midfielder
Aston Villa and Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumaré. The 22-year-old has established himself as one of the most exciting midfield talents around Europe right now and the likes of Leicester City are thought to be interested in signing him as well. According to footmercato, the Foxes are currently leading the race to sign Soumaré this summer but the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa and Everton have made enquiries for the player as well. Soumaré was heavily linked with a move to the Premier League at the start of the season as well and it remains to be seen whether his suitors can bring him to England next season. The Frenchman can operate as a central midfielder and in a holding role. He has the potential to develop into a world-class...
Journalist claims Leeds want Chelsea attacking midfielder, NUFC keen too
According to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United all want to sign Chelsea attacking midfielder Conor Gallagher on loan this summer. Chelsea. Conor Gallagher wants to give it a go under Tuchel next season. Tat will be a disappointment to Leeds, Palace and Newcastle who all want him on loan. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 9, 2021 However, the Englishman is hoping to convince Blues manager Thomas Tuchel that he deserves a chance in the first-team and is keen to give that a go next season. Gallagher is currently on a season-long loan at West Bromwich Albion and has weighed in with two goals and two assists in 26 Premier League games this term. The Baggies are inching closer to relegation, but the attacker is expected to remain in the top-flight ...
Journalist claims Villa are leading the race for defender Liverpool & Solskjaer want
Aston Villa are leading the race for Dundee United defender Kerr Smith, according to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon. Aston Villa. Lead race for young Scott Kerr at Dundee United. Man U Liverpool Leicester and Southampton all had a look. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 9, 2021 Manchester United, Liverpool, Leicester City and Southampton are also interested in signing the 16-year-old. However, it appears that he is keen on moving to Villa Park ahead of other places this summer and a deal in the region of £500,000 could be sealed in the coming weeks. Smith has played thrice for Dundee in the Scottish Premiership this term, and that is very impressive given his age. Villa are looking to have one of the best youth teams in England, and have recently made some top recruitment to that effect. W...
Leeds make contact with young defender’s club, Celtic in the race as well
Fleetwood Town teenager Josh Feeney has recently attracted plenty of interest from Premier League clubs. According to Daily Mail, Leicester City, Leeds United and Aston Villa have all contacted the League One club regarding the talented defender. Scottish giants Celtic are thought to be keeping tabs on the 16-year-old who has already made his mark in Fleetwood’s first team. He has also been called up for international camps by England and Scotland at under 16 level. SL View: An impressive future prospect Feeney is rated highly by the League One club and has a big future ahead of him. His suitors will be hoping to snap him up this summer for a reasonable price and nurture him into a first-team star over the next few seasons. The report from Daily Mail adds that Celtic could have an advantag...
Report: Everton could re-ignite interest in securing signature of £14m PSG target
Everton reportedly could look to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window. According to reports from Tuttomercatoweb (h/t Liverpool Echo), several clubs including Everton are interested in securing the services of Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee this summer. Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, AC Milan and Rome are also monitoring his progress. Everton were linked with Zirkzee in the January window, with Sky Sports reporting that the Toffees were in talks to land the exciting Bayern Munich youngster. However, he joined Italian club Parma on loan instead. The Italian side have been relegated from Serie A this season, and it is doubtful that they will be triggering his £14 million option-to-buy clause to sign him permanently from Bayern. Everton are back in the frame for his signat...
Report: Everton want in-demand 87-cap int’l; face competition from West Ham
A host of clubs including Everton are reportedly interested in signing Marko Arnautovic this summer. According to Il Resto del Carlino, the Austrian forward is looking to leave Shanghai SIPG this summer. The 32-year-old has no shortage of admirers, with West Ham United and Crystal Palace linked with a move. Bologna are also interested in him, with the player said to be keen on a return to Europe. The report claims that the Toffees approached Arnautovic’s agent in January about a potential move in the summer transfer window. SL View – competition from West Ham Last month, reports emerged that the Hammers are also keen to sign their former player. The former Stoke City player was a fan favourite during his two years at the London club, bagging 22 goals and 12 assists in 65 a...
Fabrizio Romano: £30m Spurs target has agreed personal terms with Leicester
Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare has agreed personal terms with Leicester City since February, according to Sky Sports journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Boubacary Soumaré has agreed personal terms with Leicester since February. #LCFC are close to complete the agreement with Lille to sign the midfielder on a permanent deal, negotiations ongoing. 🔵🦊 #Leicester https://t.co/8efrfdX01e — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 8, 2021 The Foxes are close to reaching an agreement with the Ligue 1 outfit and negotiations are ongoing ahead of the summer transfer window. The news will come as a huge blow for Tottenham Hotspur as they were also keeping tabs on Soumare. The Daily Star revealed last month that Spurs have also registered strong interest in the £30 million...
Eden Hazard vs Philippe Coutinho – Who has been the biggest La Liga flop?
It may seem like a long time ago now, but there was once a time when Eden Hazard and Philippe Coutinho were two of the best players in the Premier League. At Chelsea and Liverpool respectively, the two playmakers were putting in regular dazzling displays. Hazard’s mesmerising dribbling struck fear into the heart of any right-back, while Coutinho’s gem of a right foot could pick out the top corner from anywhere within 40 yards of the goal. Fast forward a few years, and they both probably wish they had stayed in England. Coutinho has fallen wildly out of favour with manager Ronald Koeman at Camp Nou, while Hazard has become public enemy number one in Madrid. But who has been the bigger flop in Spain? Let’s have a look. Transfer fee Eden Hazard at the Santiago Bernabeu after completing his tr...
Everton in talks to sign son of former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher
Everton are reportedly in talks with Wigan Athletic to sign defender James Carragher, son of former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher. The Toffees have put an emphasis on youth development since Marcel Brands arrived, with the club signing players such as Jarrad Branthwaite, Niels Nkounkou and Ben Godfrey. Everton also have several exciting players ready to break through into the first team, with both Anthony Gordon and Ellis Simms currently out on loan. Despite that, Everton could be set to make another signing for the future, with news that the Toffees are in talks to sign Carragher’s son, James, from Wigan. According to the Times’ Paul Joyce, talks have taken place between Everton and Wigan regarding the defender. It is said that Wigan have offered James a professional contract with...
Some Spurs stars reportedly back move for boss Guardiola called ‘best English manager’
Some Tottenham Hotspur players would back a move for Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter as his style of play has left a lasting impression on them, according to football.london. The Seagulls boss is on the list of recommendations of Spurs technical performance director Steve Hitchen as they search for Jose Mourinho’s permanent replacement. However, a move for him would prove difficult from the look of things. Brighton’s deputy chairman and chief executive Paul Barber has insisted that there is absolutely no way Potter would be allowed to leave the club. The 45-year-old has also ruled out a potential move to Tottenham. Sportslens View Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola dubbed the Brighton boss as the best English manager in the world earlier this season, and not many will...
