Transfer News & Rumours
Tottenham reportedly have identified their ‘first choice’ target to replace £100k-per-week star
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly planning for the summer ahead, and signing a goalkeeper is a top priority. According to The Daily Mail, Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope is emerging as the “first choice” keeper to replace Hugo Lloris if he decides to join Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain or any other French club. Wolfsburg’s Koen Casteels has been watched extensively in recent months. He could represent a cheaper option if Pope’s valuation, which could rise above £30 million, proves prohibitive. In recent months, Spurs have been linked with a host of goalkeepers, including Sam Johnstone, Mike Maignan, Dean Henderson and others, but Pope seems to be the player they are most interested in. Back in February, The Daily Mail claimed Tottenham “have made” Pope their “first c...
Everton suffer blow as forward’s injury complicates summer transfer window
Everton could be forced to keep hold of striker Cenk Tosun for another year after the Turkish international suffered a season-ending knee injury. Tosun has been an outcast at Everton for some time now, spending part of last season on loan at Crystal Palace. However, the Turkish forward suffered a cruciate ligament injury that essentially kept Everton from selling him during the off-season. Tosun recovered from that injury ahead of the last January transfer window, joining former club Besiktas on loan for the remainder of the campaign. Despite having scored three goals in three appearances in Turkey’s Süper Lig, Tosun has missed several games through injury. His season has now been ended following a serious injury in the clash with Büyükşehir Belediye Erzurumspor on Sunday. Beşikt...
Chelsea prepared to offer choice of three players in swap deal for £80m midfielder
Chelsea are prepared to offer West Ham United a choice of three players in a potential player-plus-cash deal for Declan Rice this summer, The Express reports. The Blues were heavily linked with a move for the England international last summer, but a deal did not materialise between the sides. Former Blues boss Frank Lampard recently confirmed that Rice was on his radar, and it is reported that the club could return for his services. It is unclear whether the Hammers will sell Rice in the next transfer window, but the Blues are prepared to negotiate a part-exchange deal for the midfielder. They are prepared to include Tammy Abraham, Ruben Loftus-Cheek or Andreas Christensen as a makeweight to land the England international. Sportslens view: The Blues spent nearly £230 million on n...
Arsenal link with ‘£15-20m’ forward is a worry – fans deserve better than risky punts
The news that Arsenal are still hoping to sign Odsonne Edouard from Celtic this summer should fill their fans with dread. According to the Telegraph’s Sam Dean, the Gunners are competing with Leicester City to sign the 23-year-old. Dean claims that ‘a fee in the region of £15-20 million’ should be enough to secure Edouard’s services. SL View Edouard is apparently being viewed as a replacement for Alexandre Lacazette, who continues to be linked with a move away from the club. Whichever member of Arsenal’s staff has come up with this bright idea should be fired on the spot. Edouard appears to have a decent enough goalscoring record, having bagged 81 goals in 163 appearances for Celtic. However, when you consider the level of the opposition he’s been facing in Scotland, his tally is somewhat ...
Manchester United could compete with Real Madrid to sign €70m box-to-box midfielder
Manchester United have joined Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the pursuit of Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Gazzetta dello Sport claims. The Red Devils were heavily linked with the Serbian star in the summer of 2019, and it was claimed that the club had agreed a five-year deal with the midfielder. On top of this, it was claimed that the Red Devils would pay an initial €75 million for the midfielder with a remaining €15m to be settled in the form of add-ons. However, nothing materialised, but it is now reported that the Red Devils could be back in the hunt to sign the box-to-box midfielder. The 26-year-old has been with Lazio for six seasons, but he appears likely to push for an exit if the Serie A club fail to qualify for the Champions League. Sportslens view: M...
West Ham and Leeds linked with a summer move for 28-yr-old defender
West Ham United and Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley. According to Clubdoria46 (translated by Sportwitness), the centre back recently signed a contract until 2025 and he could cost more than €10-€15 million. The Hammers could certainly use a centre back in the summer and Colley has proven his quality in the Italian League. The 28-year-old has established himself as the mainstay of the Sampdoria defence under Claudio Ranieri and he has the physical attributes to succeed in English football as well. Similarly Leeds United need to improve defensively as well. The Whites could have easily challenged for European football this year if not for their defensive vulnerabilities. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have conceded 49 goals in 31 Premier League games s...
Everton linked with highly talented French youngster, Leicester keen as well
Everton and Leicester City have been linked with the highly talented French youngster Ismael Doukoure. The 17-year-old has made quite a name for himself with Valenciennes in Ligue 2 and he could be on the move this summer. According to La Voix des Sports (translated by Sportwitness), the likes of Barcelona, Juventus, Borussia Monchengladbach, Arsenal, Leicester and Everton are keen on the youngster. The report further states that the French outfit could agree to sell the young defender for a fee of around €6-8 million this summer because of financial pressure. Clubs have been badly hit by the Covid-19 crisis and a few sales could help them cope with the losses. Everton and Leicester are certainly financially capable of spending that kind of money on the 17-year-old defensive talent and it ...
Manchester United still interested in signing Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho
Manchester United are refusing to rule out a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho this summer, according to the Manchester Evening News. Sancho was the subject of much speculation last summer, with United attempting to sign the former Manchester City man. However, a deal eventually fell through, and Sancho remained with Dortmund. The Manchester Evening News has now suggested a move to Old Trafford is still on the cards for Sancho. Despite the club prioritising a striker and a centre-back in the upcoming transfer window, it is said ‘United have not ended their interest in the England international’. The report also claims Sancho’s resale value has ‘fallen considerably’ due to a combination of his form, Dortmund’s struggles this season and the pandemic. As a result, Unit...
‘It won’t happen’: Peter Crouch makes bold claim on Tottenham man’s future next season
Peter Crouch has suggested that Harry Kane may not get his wish to move away from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window. Many pundits have suggested or discussed whether Kane should consider leaving the club this summer if Spurs fail to secure a spot for the Champions League next season. Spurs lost ground in the Premier League top-four race after losing 3-1 against Manchester United on Sunday, and the focus has once again shifted back on Kane’s future. David Ornstein of The Athletic has reported that Kane is on Manchester United’s radar, but the Red Devils won’t be paying £120 million for him. Well, that’s the figure doing the rounds in the market. However, it could be more, given Kane has still three years left on his present deal. In a Q/A session for the D...
Zidane reportedly joins Conte in race for Hammers attacking midfielder
According to ESPN, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan have joined West Ham United in the race for Jesse Lingard’s signature ahead of the summer transfer window. The England international joined the Hammers on loan until the rest of the season from Manchester United in January. He has hit the ground running at the London Stadium, grabbing eight goals and three assists in nine Premier League games. West Ham are desperate to secure Lingard’s services permanently as a result, but they have to finish in the top-four to have a chance of doing so. The 28-year-old wants to play Champions League football next season, and the Hammers are currently fourth in the Premier League with seven games to go thanks to him. Sportslens View The Red Devils academy graduate has caught the attention ...
‘It is understood’: David Ornstein delivers latest update on player who is ‘next on United’s list’
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in the summer. The Red Devils are interested in signing Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, but Kane is “next on United’s list”, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. The report claims that while United are interested in signing the England striker, they will not do business at the proposed £120 million fee mooted within the industry. On top of that Daniel Levy, the Spurs chairman, will not sell Kane to another English club under any circumstances. Ornstein wrote for The Athletic: “Harry Kane is next on United’s list, but they would not do business at the proposed £120 million fee mooted within the industry. It is understood that Tottenham Hotspur chairma...
Rangers reportedly want French defender with serious pace, once clocked at 36km/h
According to Foot Mercato (via GFFN), Scottish Premiership champions Rangers have registered an interest in Dijon centre-back Senou Coulibaly. However, Rangers face competition for the Frenchman, with Championship club Huddersfield Town also keeping tabs on the 26-year-old. Rangers are looking to bolster their squad when the summer transfer window opens to strengthen their title defence next season. Steven Gerrard’s side know that they cannot afford to rest on their laurels after knocking Celtic off their perch. Landing another quality defender will help strengthen their backline, and Coulibaly has been identified as a prospective target. The Dijon star still has two years left on his contract, and landing him might not come cheaply. Coulibaly is an all-action defender, and his serious pac...
