Transfer News & Rumours
Rangers reportedly eyeing winger Bielsa & Everton are keeping tabs on
According to TEAMtalk, Premier League quartet Leeds United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Everton and Leicester City and Scottish Premiership champions Rangers have all watched Young Boys winger Moumi Ngamaleu ahead of potential moves this summer. The 26-year-old plays predominantly on the left but can also play on the right, and has been a key player as the Swiss outfit continue to dominate the Super League. Leeds are in the market for a winger, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa has reignited interest in Rangers star Ryan Kent. The Elland Road outfit are preparing a £15 million bid for the Light Blues attacker this summer, but manager Steven Gerrard is not likely to sanction a sale. Leeds might have to settle for Ngamaleu in the end, and the Cameroon international’s versatility could come in ha...
West Ham have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for centre-back Arteta wants
According to TEAMtalk, Liverpool and West Ham United are both keen on Young Boys centre-back Ali Camara ahead of the summer transfer window. Hammers boss David Moyes will look to strengthen his defence in order to bolster his squad depth for next season, and the Guinea international could be a decent addition to his backline. West Ham are likely to be playing an additional competition next season with European qualifications on the cards, and they will need to make quality additions to the team. Camara was crucial to Young Boys winning the last two Swiss Super League titles, and he has continued to be impressive as the team look to land another title. The 23-year-old is also attracting Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Norwich City, and he could be playing in the Premier League next term. Liverp...
Man Utd reportedly eyeing England international who wants to leave Villa this summer
According to The Sun, Manchester United are keeping tabs on Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton ahead of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils want a quality cover who has the needed experience to give their first-choice goalies a run for their money, and they reckon the Villa star could be perfect for the job. David de Gea and Dean Henderson have both challenged for the starting spot this season, and the Spaniard could look to leave if he is unable to force his way back into manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s XI. Heaton has lost his spot in Dean Smith’s starting line-up to Emiliano Martinez, and the 35-year-old is reportedly looking to leave Villa Park as a result. The England international goalkeeper has not featured for the Villans since January 2020 having been on the sidelines due to a...
Bruce keen on signing 21-yr-old this summer, Newcastle will have to pay £20m
Newcastle United are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock. According to The Telegraph, Steve Bruce has been hugely impressed with the 21-year-old’s contribution since joining the Magpies on loan in January and is keen to sign the player. Bruce has confirmed that Willock has a big future ahead of him, and Newcastle will speak with the Gunners at the end of the season. SL View: Ideal signing for Steve Bruce’ midfield The 21-year-old has scored vital goals for the Magpies in recent weeks, including efforts against Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. His goals earned Newcastle four points in their last two games, and it could prove to be priceless in their battle for survival. Willock has added a new dimension to Newcastle’s midfield, bringing pace, athleticism and technical...
Man Utd among the five clubs tracking Aston Villa’s midfield talent
Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka. The England under-18 midfielder is rated as one of the most talented players at the Midlands club. In addition to the two Manchester giants, the 17-year-old is thought to be a target for RB Leipzig, Monaco and PSV Eindhoven. According to Guardian, the youngster is pushing for his first-team breakthrough, and Dean Smith could hand him an opportunity before the end of the season. SL View: A move to United or City would not be ideal at this stage Recently club chief Christian Purslow described the young midfielder as probably the best young player in England, and it is evident that he is highly rated at his club. Villa are under no pressure to sell their prized prospect. United and City ...
Barcelona prepared to sell top Manchester United target, could cost €50-60m
Barcelona have set an asking price for French winger Ousmane Dembele amid his reluctance to extend his contract with the club, Sport reports. The Frenchman joined the Blaugrana from Borussia Dortmund in 2017, but he has made only 112 appearances due to regular injury setbacks. However, he has stayed unscathed for most of the current campaign, which has brought the best out of him with 10 goals and four assists from 38 outings. The Blaugrana have been in negotiations with Dembele over a possible renewal, but he has not shown any indication that he will commit to a fresh deal. If his stand-off continues, the Catalan giants will reportedly sanction his sale this summer for €50-60 million as his contract expires in 14 months. Sportslens view: Dembele’s availability will attract interest from s...
‘We can’t let this happen!’ – Some Spurs fans fuming as Fabrizio Romano shares exciting Everton news
According to transfer expert and Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Everton are leading the race to sign Norwich City right-back Max Aarons ahead of the summer transfer window. Toffees manager Carlo Ancelotti wants a long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman, and he is keen on the England youth international. Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with Aarons, but Everton are now poised to land him as they are in advanced talks and negotiations are progressing. Spurs fans are not pleased with the update from the journalist as they feel the 21-year-old would be perfect for their club. Both Matt Doherty and Serge Aurier have failed to impress at right-back for Tottenham, and the incoming manager could look to bring in another option for the new season. However, that is unlikely to be Aar...
Arsenal identify £21.8m Bundesliga star as summer alternative to Martin Odegaard
Arsenal will consider a summer move for Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Brandt as a permanent deal for Real Madrid attacker Martin Odegaard could prove expensive, Bild’s Christian Falk claims. Odegaard joined the north London on loan in January, and he has impressed in his 14 appearances in all competitions, contributing a couple of goals. The Gunners are open to the prospect of a permanent deal, but it is reported that they may struggle to meet the transfer demands of Los Blancos this summer. They may now return for the services of Brandt, who was on their radar in the last transfer window before they signed Odegaard. The Germany international has three years remaining on his contract with Dortmund, but he could be prised away for around £21.8 million. Sportslens view: Odegaard was valued at a...
“I hope and believe it is possible” – Radrizzani provides an update on Bielsa’s future
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani is hoping to agree on a new deal with manager Marcelo Bielsa. The Argentine manager has done a stellar job at Elland Road this season and his side are on course to finish in the top half of the Premier League this season. Bielsa helped Leeds secure promotion to the Premier League last year and his side have gone from strength to strength over the last three years. The Whites will be hoping to establish themselves as a Premier League club now and keeping Bielsa at the helm should be a top priority for them. Radrizzani has revealed in an interview with L’Equipe that he enjoys a great working relationship with the Argentine manager and he believes that an agreement could be reached. “I hope and believe it is possible,” he said. “We are in discussions. Ther...
Rangers reportedly look set to land 13-goal attacker, pipping Lille to his signature
According to the Daily Record, Rangers are in advanced talks with Oostende attacker Fashion Sakala over a summer move as they look to beat competition to his signature. The 24-year-old forward is out of contract in the coming weeks, and he is attracting interests from Lille, other clubs from Belgium and from across Europe. However, Sakala prefers a move to Ranger as he is keen to play under manager Steven Gerrard and in the Champions League. The Ibrox boss led his side to the Scottish Premiership title some weeks ago and is already preparing to mount a successful title defence next term. Sakala bagged 13 goals and two assists in 28 league games for the Belgium outfit this season and has been on the Light Blues’ radar since January. The Zambian helped Oostende finish fifth in the league, an...
Roma join Tottenham and Juventus in race for Premier League defender
Roma have joined the race for Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard, according to Tuttomercatoweb. Vestergaard has been a hit at Southampton since signing from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2018. He made 42 appearances in his first two Premier League seasons and has featured a further 24 times this campaign. Vestergaard celebrates his goal against Brighton The Denmark international is renowned for being a good reader of the game and strong in the air, standing tall at 6ft 6ins. He can contribute at both ends of the pitch, netting three goals this season. Vestergaard has caught the eye of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, with Juventus and Tottenham Hotspur both reportedly interested in his services. Tuttomercatoweb claims that Roma are also set to compete for his signature. Roma need ad...
West Ham lining up move for World Cup winner
West Ham United are looking to sign French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, according to a report by the Express. Areola came through the youth ranks at Paris Saint-Germain and has since made over 100 appearances for the Ligue 1 giants. He has had several loan spells, including one at Real Madrid during their title-winning season of 2019/20. Areola was part of France’s World Cup-winning squad His displays over the last nine years have earned him three caps for the France national team, serving as Hugo Lloris’ understudy during their triumphant 2018 World Cup campaign. This year, he has been the number one choice at relegation strugglers Fulham. Despite their league position, the Frenchman has impressed between the sticks, keeping ten clean sheets. The Express claims that West Ham will make a mo...
