Transfer News & Rumours
Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona interested in signing £210,000-a-week German star – report
Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona are among the contenders to sign Jerome Boateng when his contract with Bayern Munich expires this summer, Sport Bild reports. The German has been a brilliant performer for the Bundesliga giants over the past decade, but it was confirmed earlier this week that his contract won’t be renewed. Boateng, who was previously with Manchester City, has been linked on multiple occasions with a return to the Premier League with Chelsea in particular. Bild journalist Christian Falk has now reported that Spurs and Barcelona are looking at Boateng as a smart addition to their respective squads this summer. Sportslens view: Spurs have had a stop-start campaign in the league, and they have been guilty of conceding late goals which have cost them valuable points. Jose Mourinh...
‘West Ham are fortunate to have him’ – Hammers star receives glowing praise from Lampard
Erstwhile Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he was keen on bringing West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice to the Stamford Bridge last summer. The Blues legend was shown the exit door in January following a run of woeful results, and Thomas Tuchel was brought in to replace him. West Ham and Chelsea are both fiercely competing for one of the Champions League spots, and David Moyes’ side might not have had a chance had Rice been sold to the Blues last summer. Lampard might have been able to keep his job if he had such a player within his ranks, though, and he has showered praises on the England international, sending a message to the Hammers too. “Now you see him in the England squad and quickly you don’t see an England team without Declan in it,” the Chelsea legend said (via G...
Manager who reportedly accepted to become Celtic boss last week eyeing another job
According to Football Insider, former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe had accepted to become Celtic boss last week after reaching a verbal agreement with Dermot Desmond. However, he is now having second thoughts and is in talks with Crystal Palace. Celtic’s largest individual shareholder and Howe held talks in London last week, and everything was in place for him to become Neil Lennon’s permanent successor. However, the 43-year-old is considering remaining in the English top-flight, and Palace are considering him as a potential replacement for Roy Hodgson. Hodgson’s contract expires at the end of the season, and the club are considering appointing a new manager. The Selhurst Park job is apparently more tempting to Howe than Celtic despite the absence of European football. The Scottish Premi...
Gary Neville picks Real Madrid star as his number one target for Manchester United
Gary Neville has picked Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane as his preferred summer target for Manchester United during a Q&A session on Twitter. The Red Devils have had a good season, and they are presently lying second in the league standings with 60 points, nine ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea. They are also the favourites to win the Europa League, which would end their trophy drought that has lasted for nearly four years. Despite the positives, the club are still far off from competing for the league title, with Manchester City cruising at the top with a 14-point lead. The club are likely to strengthen the squad this summer, and there has been much talk that they could pursue a new centre-back to accompany Harry Maguire. In a Q&A session earlier today, SPORTbible asked Neville to...
Gary Nevilla ‘baffled’ by Manchester United’s handling of £35m star this season
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has said that he has been baffled by the Red Devils’ handling of Donny van de Beek this summer. The Netherlands international was the Red Devils first major signing of last summer’s transfer window, and he arrived with much fanfare. The former Ajax man came up with the reputation of being a brilliant box-to-box midfielder, but he has failed to make a mark with United. His handling by Ole Gunnar Solksjaer could be questionable, considering the Norwegian has offered him just 1130 minutes in his 29 appearances. In a Q&A session on Twitter earlier today, Neville was asked by a fan regarding the club’s misuse of Van de Beek, and he was equally surprised with the situation. I’m baffled by what’s happening with him. He must be really low. https://t.co/8bG...
Southampton plan to offer an escape route to £19.8m Tottenham Hotspur star
Southampton are monitoring the situation of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks with a view to a possible summer move, Football Insider reports. Winks has had a tough campaign with the north London club, playing just over 600 minutes of Premier League football. His limited playing time has already put him out of contention for the European Championships with England, and he could be on the move this summer. The Saints are likely to assess their midfield options in the next transfer window, and it is reported that they have their sights on pursuing Winks’ signature. Sportslens view: Winks is presently behind Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Tanguy Ndombele and Moussa Sissoko in the pecking order, playing just 70 minutes of league football since January. He still has three more years remaini...
Leicester City will attempt to sign £28.8m Bundesliga attacker, if they make the top four
Leicester City could make an approach to sign Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Thorgan Hazard if they make the top four this season, Eurosport claims. The Foxes have had another fine Premier League campaign, and they are presently third in the standings, five points ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea. The Midlands outfit missed out on Champions League football on the final day of last season, but they will be hoping to avoid a similar repeat this term. It is now reported that Hazard is a potential summer target for Brendan Rodgers’ side, though there has not been any contact with Monchengladbach. It is added that the Foxes could make a move for his signature if they can secure a Champions League berth for the first time in five seasons. Sportslens view: The Foxes have been on the up under Rodg...
Man United devise plan to sign £100m Premier League star, could propose swap deal
Manchester United could propose to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice in a player-plus-cash deal with Jesse Lingard moving in the opposite direction, The Athletic reports. Sportslens view: The Red Devils could be lining up a new midfielder this summer with Nemanja Matic no longer at the prime of his career at 33, while Paul Pogba’s future remains uncertain with his contract expiring in 14 months. Rice has proved to be one of the league’s leading midfielders this term, managing two tackles and two interceptions per game with an impressive pass success rate of nearly 88. He was on the radar of Chelsea last summer, but a deal never materialised. However, he could switch to United this year in a proposal that may tempt the Hammers. Lingard has been a huge success for the Hammers since...
‘I’m told’: Phil Hay delivers exciting Leeds transfer update…but one player likely to leave
Phil Hay of The Athletic has shared information on what he has heard about Leeds United’s summer transfer plans. Speaking with David Ornstein on The Athletic’s Youtube channel, Hay has shared what he knows about Leeds’ transfer plans. [embedded content] On Leeds transfer budget Hay claims that he doesn’t think Leeds will spend anything close to £100m, like what they did last summer. However, there will be a “healthy budget” in place for Marcelo Bielsa. The club feel that spending such outlay year after year is not a sustainable model, and also not necessary. If Bielsa stays, the club will focus on retaining the core group of players that are playing under him, as they know his methods in and out. How many signings Hay feels that the club will look for quality pl...
Burnley and Fulham could compete to sign this Manchester-born defender
Burnley, Fulham and Swansea City are among the clubs looking to sign Sheffield United defender Kean Bryan when his contract expires this summer, Football Insider claims. The 24-year-old has been a regular for the Blades during the back end of the current season, featuring in eight of the previous 12 league games. 11 of those outings have come at centre-back, with the other from the left wing-back role from where he scored the winner in the shock 2-1 victory at Manchester United. Earlier last month, Kean stated his ambition to stay with the Blades despite their imminent relegation, but the club have yet to renew his contract which expires in June. It is now reported that Burnley, Fulham and Championship play-off hopefuls Swansea are in the running to sign the Manchester-born player on ...
West Ham monitoring the situation of 22-yr-old who has impressed in La Liga this season
West Ham United are keeping tabs on the Granada midfielder Yangel Herrera. The 22-year-old is currently on loan at the Spanish club from Manchester City and has been outstanding. The report from Goal.com adds that Southampton and several La Liga clubs are also keen on the Venezuelan midfielder. SL View: Move to West Ham seems unlikely Herrera might be brought back to City at the end of this season, with Fernandinho nearing the end of his deal at the Premier League club. The Venezuelan is a tactically intelligent midfielder who is a strong tackler and a good reader of the game. He has an impressive passing range and a good awareness of space. Apart from his defensive qualities, Herrera also has eight goals and two assists in all competitions this season. Given his talent, West Ham’s in...
Liverpool linked with a move for 29-yr-old, could face competition from PL rivals
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Inter Milan defender Stefan De Vrij. According to Corriere dello Sport (translated by Sportwitness), Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen on the player and are willing to submit an offer. SL View: De Vrij unlikely to join Liverpool There is no doubt that Liverpool need to sign a quality centre-back this summer, and De Vrij would be a superb addition if they manage to pull it off. The Dutchman has developed into a key player under Antonio Conte, and the Italian outfit are eager to tie him down to a new contract. On that basis, it seems highly unlikely that they will cash in on the 29-year-old this summer. The Reds were recently linked with Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig, with some pundits claiming he was close to agreeing a move. ...
