Transfer News & Rumours
West Ham United favourites to sign 20-goal striker, Leicester City have second thoughts
West Ham United are considered front-runners to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, with Leicester City having second thoughts over a summer move, Football Insider reports. Edouard has had another good season with the Hoops, registering 20 goals and six assists from 35 appearances across all competitions. His current deal expires in less than 14 months, and he has reportedly made it clear that he won’t be signing an extension with the club. The Foxes and Hammers have been heavily linked with his services, but the former are said to have second thoughts over signing him this summer. The Midlands outfit have recently seen Kelechi Iheanacho hit top form leading the line, which contributed to him signing a fresh long-term deal. His glowing form has led the Foxes to reconsider a move for Edoua...
Man City want to sign playmaker with 19 goal contributions, aware of release clause
Manchester City are aware of the release clause in the contract of Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish, Football Insider reports. The England international has had another fine season for the Villans, registering seven and 12 goals from just 23 appearances in all competitions. It was recently claimed that Grealish would welcome a summer move to the Cityzens as he looks to play Champions League football and win the Premier League. It is now reported that the Cityzens are aware of the buy-out clause in the midfielder’s contract ahead of a potential move for his services this summer. Sportslens view: Grealish has played for the Villans in his entire career, but he may be assessing his options when the current campaign comes to a close. The Midlands outfit were in the mix for European footbal...
Arsenal, Chelsea to rival Pep Guardiola’s side for 20-year-old with 14 goal contributions
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City have been credited with an interest in signing Inter Milan striker Martin Satriano this summer, according to The Mail. The Uruguay international has impressed for Inter’s Primavera side with nine goals and four assists, but he has yet to make his first-team debut. He was on the bench on three occasions in October last year, but he has since been out of contention to make the matchday squad for the Serie A giants. Earlier this year, Satriano said that he was flattered by the interest from Arsenal and Chelsea but emphasised that he is ‘totally focused’ on the Nerazzurri. It is now reported that City are also interested in the 20-year-old, who could be sold this summer amid the Serie A club’s difficult financial situation. Sportslens view: Satriano ha...
‘’He has to come back’: Everton boss Ancelotti makes Moise Kean declaration
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has spoken out about the future of Moise Kean, suggesting he could be ‘an important player’ next season. Kean joined Everton in the summer of 2019 but failed to make an impression in his debut season. The Italian scored two goals in 33 appearances, though many of his minutes on the pitch came off the bench. Kean then joined Paris Saint-German on a season-long loan last summer, where he has flourished. The 21-year-old has 18 goals in 37 appearances, with three of his goals coming in PSG’s impressive Champions League campaign. Despite impressing with PSG, the French giants do not have an option to buy Kean as part of last summer’s deal. If they want him permanently, they will need to deal with Everton in the coming transfer window. It has been reported that the F...
‘It is never nice’: Takumi Minamino details Liverpool exit ahead of summer decision
Takumi Minamino has explained why he left Liverpool on loan in January, with the Japan international set for a big decision this summer. Minamino joined the Reds last summer with high expectations despite costing a modest £7.25 million. Shining in a team that also housed Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Braut Haaland, it was expected Minamino would provide adequate cover for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. However, the forward only managed four goals in 31 appearances and failed to replicate his form in Austria. As a result, Minamino joined Southampton on loan in January and has flourished under Ralph Hasenhuttl, scoring two goals in six games. Minamino has now spoken out about his decision to leave Liverpool temporarily. “It is never nice for a player if you don’t have the game ...
Celtic closing in on new director, could harm their chances of luring 43-yr-old manager
Celtic are closing in on the appointment of Fergal Harkin as their new director of football. According to Football Insider, the Irishman is a massive Celtic fan, and the Scottish outfit are keen on appointing him this summer. The Hoops have recently been linked with the move for former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe, and the appointment of Harkin could affect their chances of luring the 43-year-old to Parkhead. The former Premier League manager made it clear to the Scottish club that he wanted Richard Hughes to join him at Parkhead in the sporting director role. The former Cherries manager had a great working relationship with Hughes from their time together at Bournemouth. The Hoops must get their managerial appointment right this summer. They need someone capable of rebuilding the squad ...
Spurs set to meet with 24-yr-old target’s representatives next week, 4 other PL clubs keen
Tottenham have been heavily linked with a move for Fulham defender Joachim Andersen in recent weeks, and it appears that the Londoners are serious about signing the 24-year-old. According to Denmark’s BT, Andersen’s representatives are set to meet with Spurs next week, and the Londoners will be hoping to strike a deal to sign him. The Denmark international is currently on loan at Fulham from Lyon, and the French club could be open to selling him for the right price. SL View: Andersen would be a quality investment Jose Mourinho needs to add more defensive quality to his side, and Andersen has proven himself in the Premier League. Fulham have had a very poor season, but Andersen has been outstanding and his performances have caught the attention of several Premier League clubs. The likes of ...
Marcelo Bielsa’s side reportedly want to raid Celtic & Rangers this summer
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are looking to sign youth players at Celtic and Rangers this summer as they look to strengthen their academy ahead of next season. The Whites under-23s are a point away from winning Premier League 2 Division Two title, and are preparing for life in the top tier next season. Leeds brought in Joe Gelhardt, Crysencio Summerville, Sam Greenwood and Cody Drameh to their under-23s last summer, and the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union will see Premier League clubs raid Scottish Premiership academies this summer. Rangers and Celtic boast of some of the best youth players in Europe, and the Elland Road outfit will be keen to recruit the best of the bunch. The likes of Billy Gilmour and Kieran Tierney have inspired Scottish Premiership ...
Moyes fan of striker Bielsa tagged ‘one of the best’ as Hammers reportedly eye move
According to Evening Standard, West Ham United manager David Moyes is a fan of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, and sees the England youth international as someone who fits his energetic style of play. The Hammers want to sign a new striker this summer after failing to bring in a direct replacement following Sebastien Haller’s move to Ajax in January. Nketiah has emerged as a target, and he is likely to leave Arsenal in the coming months, having struggled for playing opportunities. The 21-year-old has started just three Premier League games this term and has expressed his unhappiness with his situation in north London. West Ham wanted to sign Nketiah in January, but Arsenal refused to listen to offers. That is expected to change after another young striker Folarin Balogun agreed to put pen-t...
Manchester United given encouragement in signing 29-goal star valued over £125m
Manchester United have been given encouragement over a summer move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, Football Insider reports. The England international has had another superb season, registering 29 goals and 16 assists from 42 appearances across all competitions. Despite his exploits, Spurs are six points adrift of the top four and face a tough task of finishing in the Champions League positions. They could end their 13-year wait for a trophy in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City this month, but Kane is said to be assessing his future. It was recently claimed that Kane had told his close friends that he will consider moving on from Spurs, and it appears that United are open to a summer deal. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are keeping a close eye on the player’s situation a...
‘I want to go now’: Arsenal man demands transfer this summer
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has demanded a move to Boca Juniors, admitting ‘I want to go now’ and urging the two sides to agree a loan move. Torreira’s future has been discussed for several weeks now, with the Uruguayan looking to return to South America following the passing of his mother. The midfielder has made his desire to join Argentine giants Boca known, but a report this week suggested Arsenal would not be willing to subsidise his wages if he joined them. The Gunners would only negotiate that kind of deal should he leave for a club in his native Uruguay. As a result, that same report claimed a move to Boca looked ‘very distant’. Now, Torreira has reiterated his desire to join the Argentine side, claiming he wants Arsenal to agree a one-year loan with&nbs...
Manchester United & Raphael Varane: Deal ‘very advanced’ according to reporter
A deal that could see Raphael Varane leave Real Madrid for Manchester United is ‘very advanced’ according to El Chiringuito journalist Jose Alvarez. Reports surrounding Varane move to Old Trafford have been rife in recent weeks, with the Frenchman yet to sign a new contract at the Bernabeu Stadium. The defender’s current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2022, with the upcoming transfer window the best chance for Real Madrid to get a decent fee for him. United are in the market for a central defender, with Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Sevilla’s Jules Kounde linked with a move to Old Trafford. RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate has also been mentioned as a potential target. However, according to El Chiringuito journalist Jose Alvarez, a deal to bring Ra...
