Transfer News & Rumours
Newcastle keeping tabs on 22-yr-old Brazilian who was a target for them in January
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the Sporting midfielder Matheus Nunes by Record (translated by Sportwitness). The 22-year-old is highly talented and he was heavily linked with a move to Newcastle back in January as well. Apparently, the Magpies submitted an offer for the player in January but it was turned down. The bid was thought to be in the region of around 10 million. The Brazilian has struggled to hold down a regular starting berth at the Portuguese club and it will be interesting to see if Sporting are willing to cash in on him this summer. Apparently, Newcastle are keeping tabs on the midfielder’s situation and it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to resurrect their interest in Nunes. The 22-year-old midfielder has three goals and two assists to his nam...
Tottenham keen on €12m-rated versatile midfielder but face competition from PL rivals
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu. According to La Repubblica (via Sportwitness), Spurs could face competition for Arsenal for the Turkish midfielder this summer. According to the report, the player is valued at around €12 million and the reported asking price should not be a problem for either Premier League club. Apparently, both Arsenal and Tottenham like the midfielder and Feyenoord are reportedly open to a sale. It will be interesting to see if Spurs come forward with a concrete offer in the coming weeks. The player has been heavily linked with a move to Italy as well and the Londoners will have to act swiftly if they want to secure his services this summer. SL View: Bargain signing for Spurs if they can pull it off The 20-year-old...
Everton reportedly want £146m Brazilian attacking midfielder this summer
According to Tz (via Marca), Everton are willing to make an offer of €40 million to sign Barcelona attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho this summer. The Brazil international is currently on the sidelines due to an injury he sustained in December, and while he was in manager Ronald Koeman’s plans during the first-half of the campaign, the club’s financial struggles could see them decide to cash in on him. The former Liverpool star joined Barcelona in January 2018 for £146 million but has been largely underwhelming, spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to further strengthen his squad this summer after making some marquee signings last summer, and it appears that he is keen on Coutinho. The 28-year-old was one of the best players in the Premie...
9 goals and 5 assists this season: Aston Villa keen on 24-yr-old Premier League attacker
Aston Villa are thought to be interested in signing the West Bromwich Albion attacker Matheus Pereira. The West Brom ace has been outstanding for the Baggies this season and he has been one of their best players so far. Pereira has 9 goals and 5 assists to his name in a struggling WBA side this season. The attacker can operate on either flank as well as an attacking midfielder. According to the Athletic, Aston Villa are keeping tabs on the 24-year-old and it will be interesting to see if they come forward with a concrete offer for the player this summer. SL View: Pereira could complete Aston Villa’s attack West Brom are set to play Championship football next season and a player of Pereira’s quality should be playing in the Premier League. The chance to join a club like Aston Villa will pro...
Chelsea, Manchester United handed boost in signing £61m-rated star, player open to summer exit
Chelsea and Manchester United have been handed a boost in signing Raphael Varane, who is prepared to leave Real Madrid this summer. The Frenchman has been with Los Blancos for the past decade, registering more than 350 appearances in all competitions for them. His current deal with the club expires in just 14 months, and the hierarchy have yet to convince him to sign an extension. In a recent press conference, Varane said that he is 100 percent committed to the club, but added that his focus is on the end of the season. AS now reports that the centre-back is prepared to part ways with Los Blancos not making a serious effort to renew his contract. It is added that the club are preparing for David Alaba’s arrival on a free transfer, and could use some of the funds from Varane’s sale to ...
Real Madrid make transfer decision on Martin Odegaard ahead of the summer
Real Madrid regard Martin Odegaard as a key part of their future plans, and won’t considering selling him when he returns from his loan spell at Arsenal, AS reports. Odegaard had an impressive loan stint at Real Sociedad last term, registering seven goals and nine assists from 36 appearances in all competitions. He was recalled to Los Blancos’ first-team last summer, but barely featured for the club. He managed only 367 minutes before he was loaned out in January. The Norwegian has since played 875 minutes for the Gunners in all competitions, netting two goals alongside several other scoring contributions. It has been suggested that the Premier League outfit may look to sign him permanently, but Los Blancos seem determined to keep hold of Odegaard. The club reportedly plan to reduce the wo...
Liverpool attacker keen on summer exit with interest from Serie A duo and Sevilla
Liverpool attacker Xherdan Shaqiri has instructed his agent to find a new club for him amid his lack of regular game time, Football Insider reports. The Switzerland international has made 21 appearances for the Reds this term, but just six of those outings have come from the starting line-up. He has played just a solitary minute in the past five league games, and it is reported that Shaqiri wants to part ways with the club this summer. Roma and Lazio are among the interested clubs from the Serie A, while La Liga giants Sevilla have also been linked with the former Stoke City man. The Reds reportedly value Shaqiri at £23 million, but they may have to lower their price tag with clubs financially impacted amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sportslens view: Shaqiri made a lively start to his ...
‘Out of my hands’: Club boss comments on the future of £28m player wanted by Liverpool
Sheffield United interim manager Paul Heckingbottom is hopeful that Sander Berge will remain at the club beyond the summer. The Norwegian international has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool this summer, but Heckingbottom expects him to stay put. The Blades will play in the Championship next season, and doubts remain about whether the 23-year-old midfielder will continue at the club. Back in March, Eurosport claimed that Liverpool are considering a summer move for the Norwegian midfielder. Berge joined the club from Genk in the January transfer window of 2020 for around £22 million, becoming the club’s record signing. He impressed in his early days at Bramall Lane as the Blades finished in ninth place. According to a recent report from The Sheffield Star, the club are l...
Everton reportedly want Poland international goalie on Spurs radar, Moyes keen too
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Premier League trio Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have joined Borussia Dortmund in the race for Fiorentina goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski. After #BVB three english clubs (#Everton, #Tottenham and #WestHam) have asked info for #Fiorentina’s goalkeeper Bartlomiej #Dragowski (his contract expires in 2023). #transfers https://t.co/nZ7W0BxP5F — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) April 26, 2021 The Poland international has been in impressive form since joining the Serie A outfit since the summer of 2016, with 79 league appearances under his belt. Spurs are looking for a long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris and have been linked with Lille’s Mike Maignan. However, the Frenchman appears edging closer to a move to AC Milan. Dragowski, 23, co...
Report suggests 28-yr-old linked with a move to Leeds would cost just £13m
Leeds United were linked with a move for Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico earlier this month, and it appears that the Dutch outfit are prepared to sell him for around £13 million. According to Daily Mail, Manchester City and Inter Milan have also been keeping tabs on the experienced left-back The reported asking price is a bargain in today’s market, and his addition to the Leeds squad would be an inspired move by them. The Argentine left-back is at the peak of his career right now and could make an immediate impact if he moves to Elland Road. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are ninth in the Premier League, but they could have been higher with a better defensive unit. Leeds have conceded 50 goals in 33 league matches, and sorting out their defensive vulnerabilities should be a top priority for Marcel...
Manchester United and Arsenal could compete to sign Bundesliga star with 15 goal contributions
Manchester United and Arsenal could compete for the signature of Borussia Monchengladbach forward Alassane Plea this summer, The Mail reports. Plea has been with Monchengladbach since 2018, registering 36 goals and 20 assists from 104 appearances for the German club. The 28-year-old still has two more years left on his contract, but it is reported that his club could be prepared to sell him for just £15 million this summer. Both United and Arsenal are monitoring his situation ahead of possible transfer bids. The Red Devils are currently uncertain regarding the future of Edinson Cavani, who is reportedly keen on a return to South America. The Gunners are said to be weighing up the potential exits of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette as part of a summer rebuild. Sportsle...
Celtic reportedly battling West Ham & Steve Bruce for striker with 78 goals in 118 games
According to TEAMtalk, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic and Premier League trio West Ham United, Newcastle United and Southampton all have Young Boys striker Jean-Pierre Nsame on their summer target lists. The Cameroon international has scored 78 goals in 118 games since joining the Swiss giants from Servette in 2017, and it is not surprising to see British clubs eyeing him. Celtic are looking to strengthen their squad this summer ahead of next season’s battle with Rangers, and Nsame could prove to be a perfect addition to their striking ranks. Odsonne Edouard is likely to leave Parkhead this summer with Premier League clubs keen on him, and the Young Boys star could be an ideal replacement. West Ham also need a striker after manager David Moyes decided not to bring in a direct replaceme...
