Transfer News & Rumours
Crystal Palace to compete with Italian giants for 28-year-old with 17 goal contributions
Crystal Palace will go head-to-head with AC Milan to land the signature of Marseille attacker Florian Thauvin this summer, The Sun reports. The Eagles have had another solid season in mid-table and are safe from relegation with a comfortable 12-point gap to 18th-placed Fulham. Despite this, the hierarchy may not be overly satisfied, given the club have finished in the top 10 just once since their return to the top-flight in 2013. 13 players have their contracts expiring this summer, and there could be a major rebuild before the start of the next campaign. It is now reported that Thauvin is one of their top targets, and they could compete with the Rossoneri to land his services on a free transfer. Sportslens view: The Eagles failed with a £29 million bid for Watford’s Ismaila Sarr last...
West Ham join Arsenal and two other PL teams in race for goalkeeper
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng, as reported by the Sun (via West London Sport). Dieng came to QPR back in 2016, but it was not until this season before he made his breakthrough at the club. He has spent the best part of the last five years out on loan, appearing for Whitehawk, Hampton & Richmond Borough, Stevenage, Dundee and Doncaster Rovers. Dieng claims a cross in QPR’s win over Sheffield Wednesday However, following a difficult season for regular number one Joe Lumley, Dieng got his chance in the Rs’ starting XI and has been a revelation. His performances have earned him a call up to the Senegalese national team, and he is one of the leading candidates for QPR’s Player of the Season award. In January, reports claimed that ...
Report shares what Pochettino has told Kane on phone following Spurs exit demands
According to French outlet TF1, Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has spoken with Harry Kane to find out what he wants for the rest of his career, especially if Tottenham Hotspur fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. – Leonardo suit de près la situation de Messi, en fin de contrat au Barça en juin prochain – Pochettino a appelé personnellement Harry Kane pour connaître ses envies pour la suite de sa carrière, notamment si Tottenham ne se qualifie pas pour la prochaine LDC (@JulienMaynard) pic.twitter.com/aIbl6GtBML — Téléfoot (@telefoot_TF1) April 11, 2021 The Athletic claimed yesterday that the England international will push for an exit this summer if Spurs fail to secure Champions League qualification. Sportslens View A reunion with Pochettino could be on the...
PSG want Liverpool star, have reportedly opened talks with his reps
According to French outlet TF1, Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with the representatives of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah as they prepare for the potential departure of Kylian Mbappe this summer. Mais la piste privilégiée par les dirigeants du PSG au Qatar est celle menant à Mohamed Salah, sous contrat avec Liverpool jusqu’en 2023 Des premiers contacts ont même été établis entre le PSG et les représentants du joueur le mois dernier (@JulienMaynard) pic.twitter.com/cihNOVaBdV — Téléfoot (@telefoot_TF1) April 11, 2021 Talks between PSG and Salah’s reps began last month, and how Liverpool finish the campaign will most likely influence the player’s decision. Sportslens View If the Reds miss out on a top-four finish and end the campaign without a trophy, the Egyptian could be keen on movin...
Man United enter race to sign Tottenham Hotspur target valued at £10m
Manchester United will make a surprise move to re-sign West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, should either Dean Henderson or David de Gea leave the club this summer, The Sun reports. The 28-year-old is currently in his third season with the Baggies, and he has been in impressive form despite the club’s relegation fight. He has made 120 saves over the course of the league season, and only Leeds United’s Illan Meslier has fared better (121), having played an additional game. The Baggies are eight points adrift of safety with only eight matches left in the campaign, and they appear likely to go down next month. With this in mind, Johnstone could be sold by the Midlands outfit, given he has yet to renew his contract, which expires in 14 months. Tottenham Hotspur have recently been lin...
Manchester United target 24-year-old midfielder, could sign him for just over £30m
Manchester United have added Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves to their summer shortlist, 90mins claims. The Portuguese joined Wolves from Porto in a surprise transfer in the summer of 2017 when they were still in the Championship. He has developed into a quality central midfielder during his three-and-a-half years with the club, but he could be on the move this year. According to 90min, the club’s owners Fosun are not planning to shut their operations like at Jiangsu, but are looking to change their strategy. The Midlands outfit are likely to part ways with a number of high-profile players this summer with Neves being one of those. The same report claims that Neves, who is valued in excess of £30 million, is also open to a fresh challenge after four years at the club. United ...
Italian giants keen on signing £29m Everton star, could offer player in exchange
Juventus could propose to re-sign Moise Kean from Everton this summer in a potential exchange deal, Tuttosport reports. Kean left the Bianconeri for the Toffees in 2019 for £29 million, but he had a frustrating debut campaign, registering just two goals in 33 appearances. He scored a couple of goals in the Carabao Cup at the start of this season, but it was not sufficient as he was loaned to Paris Saint-Germain. His time in Paris has been a huge hit with 15 goals in 31 outings, and Les Parisiens are likely to explore the possibility of a permanent deal. It is now reported that the Bianconeri are also plotting a move to re-sign their graduate, who still likes the club. The Toffees would command a significant fee on top of Kean’s success with Les Parisiens, but the Bianconeri are aiming...
Spurs reportedly leading the race to sign £10m Leeds target
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race to sign West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone in the summer transfer window. Spurs could be looking to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer, with club-skipper Hugo Lloris facing an uncertain future. The north Londoners are reportedly not convinced with his form, and they are exploring possible alternatives. According to reports from ESPN, Spurs have earmarked West Brom goalkeeper Johnstone as their top target, and they are leading the race for his signature. The Atheltic claimed earlier this week that the Baggies will offload the 28-year-old goalkeeper if they fail to stay in the Premier League. Johnstone will become a free agent at the end of the next season and he could leave the club for nothing. West Brom signed...
Club plan bid for £20m Everton star, Ancelotti feels he is ‘error prone’ – report
Valencia are lining up a summer move for Everton centre-back Yerry Mina, Football Insider reports. The Colombian is currently in his third campaign with the Toffees and has registered 73 appearances across all competitions. 20 of those outings have come in the Premier League this term, but he has largely been injured or on the bench in recent months. Mason Holgate, Ben Godfrey and Michael Keane appear to be ahead of him in the pecking order, and he could be on the move this summer. Valencia are planning an approach for his services. The Toffees are said to value Mina at £20 million, but he could be sold for less. While manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Mina is physically suited for the league, he personally feels the Colombian defender is ‘too erratic and error-prone’. Sportslens view:...
England international reportedly keen on leaving Villa for EPL leaders this summer
According to Football Insider, Jack Grealish would be interested in swapping Aston Villa for Manchester City this summer. The Premier League leaders are preparing a bid to land the Villa skipper when the transfer window opens, and he is open to a move. Grealish wants to play in the Champions League and regularly challenge for silverware, and he knows he may have to leave Villa Park for that to happen. The Midlands outfit slapped a £100 million price tag on the 25-year-old after he signed a new deal last September, but suitors can land him for less than that. However, Villa owners Wes Edens and Naseef Sawiris are not looking to cash in on Grealish, and they are hoping that quality recruitment this summer will convince him to stay. Sportslens View The attacking midfielder is Villa’s most imp...
Moyes a ‘big fan’ of 27-yr-old, eyeing a reunion with him at West Ham next season
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is currently on loan at Aston Villa, but the midfielder has had a mixed spell with the West Midlands club. The 27-year-old started the season in red hot form, but he has regressed since then and is now struggling to get regular game time at Villa Park. It is currently unclear whether manager Dean Smith will sign the midfielder permanently at the end of this season. He is unlikely to have a future at Chelsea, especially with the likes of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz ahead of him in the pecking order. According to the Telegraph, West Ham United could be an option for Barkley in a possible loan deal next term. David Moyes is a ‘big fan’ of the former Everton star, and the Hammers may attempt to secure his services this summer. SL View: Working with Moyes could b...
Manchester United want to sign their long-term target, could offer £50m star in exchange
Manchester United plan to offer David de Gea as a makeweight to sign goalkeeper Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid this summer, 90min reports. De Gea has been the regular goalkeeper for the Red Devils over the past decade, but Dean Henderson has recently been preferred ahead of him between the sticks. The Spaniard currently commands a salary of around £350,000-a-week, and it has been reported that he could be sold to reduce the wage bill this summer. It is now claimed that United have their sights on landing Oblak, with some of United’s hierarchy unsure whether Henderson should retain the number one role next term. Oblak has a £103 million buy-out clause in his Atletico contract, but United aim to offer de Gea (reportedly valued at £50m) in a player-plus-cash deal for the S...
