Transfer News & Rumours
Milan set to renew Ibrahimovic’s contract and pair him up with €40m signing
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to sign an extension to his current contract at AC Milan, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport. Ibrahimovic rejoined AC Milan halfway through the 2019/20 season on an initial six-month contract with an option to extend for a further year. After netting 11 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions, he opted to stay at the San Siro. Ibrahimovic has been as good as ever at AC Milan This season, the Swede has been one of Serie A’s most prolific forwards. Despite missing almost half of the season’s games, he is the division’s fourth top goalscorer with 15 in 16 outings, trailing behind just Cristiano Ronaldo, Romelu Lukaku and Luis Muriel. Due to this form, the Rossoneri are keen to keep the veteran striker at the club for another year, according to Italian outlet ...
AC Milan target duo as they prepare to let winger go
AC Milan are eyeing up two wingers in the summer, with Samu Castillejo expected to be transfer listed. Castillejo joined AC Milan in 2018 from Villarreal in a deal that saw Colombian forward Carlos Bacca move in the opposite direction. The Spaniard struggled to nail down a starting XI berth in his debut season, with 23 of his 31 league appearances coming from the bench. Castillejo has struggled to make an impact at AC Milan The following season, he got more opportunities, making 17 Serie A starts. However, he managed just two goals and three assists. This term hasn’t been much better for him, recording just one goal and no assists in his 24 league outings. As a result, the Rossoneri are expected to let him go in the summer, as reported by Calciomercato. At 26 years of age and with over two...
Neymar in contact with Barcelona over possible return
Brazilian superstar Neymar is reportedly in contact with newly elected Barcelona president Joan Laporta over a potential return to the club, reports El Chiringuito (via the Express). Neymar left Barcelona in the summer transfer window of 2017 for a world record £198 million fee, joining Paris Saint-Germain. He has since enjoyed a lot of success in France, scoring 83 goals in 105 appearances while winning seven domestic trophies, as well as reaching a Champions League final. Neymar has continued to shine at PSG However, Les Parisiens will be concerned over his future, with his contract set to expire in 2022. They have been in talks with the forward over a new deal, but nothing has been agreed yet. And now Spanish outlet El Chiringuito reports that Barcelona president Joan Laporta has got in...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms 26-year-old Man United star tested positive for COVID-19
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Eric Bailly was unavailable for yesterday’s Premier League game against Brighton & Hove Albion after being tested positive for COVID-19. The centre-back was recently on international duty with the Ivory Coast and he is said to have contracted the virus during this time. Solskjaer revealed that he has yet to return to the country as he continues his recovery. He told Manutd.com: “Unfortunately he won’t be with us for a little while. He’s been away with Ivory Coast and he tested positive with COVID and he’s not back in the country yet.” Sportslens view: Bailly’s future has been a regular talking point over the past few months with suggestions that he does not want to renew his contract beyond June 2022. His lack of game tim...
Wolves preparing move for 24-year-old striker, who has won six aerial duels per game
Wolverhampton Wanderers are considering a move for Sheffield United striker Oliver McBurnie as they aim to bolster their frontline for next season, The Sun claims. The Midlands outfit have had a disappointing 2020/21 campaign, and they are languishing in the bottom half of the league table in 14th with only 35 points. One of their main concerns this season has been the lack of goals, and they have netted only 28 times in their 29 top-flight games. They have thrived in the past with Raul Jimenez’s strong hold-up play, but they have missed his services for many months after his skull fracture. William Jose was brought in during January to address the concern, but the Brazilian has not been able to make an impact and has yet to score in 10 outings. There are suggestions that Wolves could...
Man United ‘moving’ to sign €50m La Liga attacker, Liverpool monitoring him
Manchester United are ‘moving’ to sign Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele this summer while Liverpool monitor his situation, Mundo Deportivo reports. Dembele has had a tough time with the Blaugrana over the past three-and-a-half years, where he has suffered as many as 10 injuries. He has still impressed with 28 goals and 20 assists from 109 outings and has stayed unscathed for most of the current campaign. United failed with an attempt to sign Dembele on loan last summer but have been encouraged to make a fresh move after monitoring his progress. Juventus have also been credited with an interest in signing the World Cup winner, who has less than 15 months left on his Blaugrana contract. Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool have not made any contact, but they are keeping a close eye...
‘West Ham would love him!’ Moyes urged to make summer move for 23-year-old
Former Republic of Ireland forward David Connolly has urged West Ham United to sign Tammy Abraham this summer. The striker was surprisingly left out of the Blues’ matchday squad for their dismal 5-2 defeat against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Abraham has started just three Premier League games since Thomas Tuchel took over as manager, and it appears that the German doesn’t rate him. The 23-year-old is contracted to the club until 2023, but Connolly believes that a move across London would be in his best interests. “West Ham would love him!” Connolly told talkSPORT. “They need another striker. They’re very reliant on Michail Antonio, but I can’t see Chelsea selling Tammy Abraham. “Whether Tuchel wants a response – some managers might just want a response. Maybe he needs to do a bit mor...
‘Will backfire’, ‘Sad times’: Some Man United fans react as key player could be leaving soon
A selection of Manchester United fans on Twitter have produced a mixed reaction to the speculation that goalkeeper David de Gea could be sold at the end of the campaign. The Spain international has been an excellent servant for the Red Devils for a decade, registering 153 clean sheets in 434 appearances for the club. However, his performances have been inconsistent over the past few years and lately, Dean Henderson has regularly got the nod over him in goal. De Gea missed a few games last month due to personal reasons, and he could not reclaim his spot on his return as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continued to stick with Henderson. This has led to question marks regarding his future with his contract expiring in over two years, and The Mirror reports that the club are prepared to sell him. The clu...
Barcelona enter race to sign 26-year-old Everton target valued at €20m – report
Barcelona have joined Everton in the race to sign midfielder Adrien Rabiot from Juventus during this summer’s transfer window, Calciomercato reports. Rabiot is presently in his second season with the Bianconeri, but it is reported that the Serie A holders are seriously considering his sale. The club have identified Paul Pogba and Manuel Locatelli as potential midfield additions, and Rabiot could be offloaded to recoup funds. Rabiot’s mother and agent Veronique has reportedly made contact with the Blaugrana, but the Catalan giants are yet to decide on a possible move. Ronald Koeman’s side are aiming to pursue a top-class striker, and it is claimed that a part-exchange deal like last summer (Arthur-Pjanic) could be on the cards. Both Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann are in the tran...
Arsenal interested in signing reported Liverpool target with 20 goal contributions
Arsenal have been credited with an interest in signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves this summer, according to Eurosport. The Gunners have benefited from the services of Martin Odegaard, who joined them on loan from Real Madrid during the winter transfer window. However, it is unclear whether they can sign him on a permanent deal later this year, and the club are likely to look at alternative options. Real Betis’ Nabil Fekir is known as a potential target, and it is now reported that Goncalves is another player who has caught their attention. Sportslens view: Goncalves has had a superb campaign with Sporting in the Primeira Liga, where they are 10 points clear of Porto at the top of the table. The 22-year-old bagged seven goals and eight assists from 40 appearances in a centra...
Maverick 28-year-old could take West Ham or Everton to the next level
The news that Paris Saint-Germain could offload Mauro Icardi this summer is potentially an interesting development for selected Premier League clubs. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Press Reader), the Ligue 1 giants need to free up some finances to facilitate contract extensions for Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Icardi is thought to favour a move to Juventus, although their desire to re-sign Moise Kean this summer could scupper his hopes. Roma has also been suggested as a possible destination, but they may struggle to afford Icardi’s lofty price tag and salary in the current economic climate. SL View Icardi built up a reputation as a clinical finisher during his time with Inter Milan, bagging 124 goals in 219 goals for the club in all competitions. The Argentine subsequently joined P...
‘Strong option’: Journalist reveals Arsenal are preparing move for €30m versatile defender
Arsenal are working on a possible summer deal for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Dan-Axel Zagadou, reputed journalist Duncan Castles claims. Zagadou will enter the final year of his Dortmund contract in July, and the lack of progress over a renewal has led to interest from multiple clubs. Speaking on The Transfer Window Podcast, Castles highlighted the Gunners have been keeping a close eye on him and he is a ‘strong option’ for the north London club. He added that the Premier League outfit are preparing a move to sign the 21-year-old Frenchman, who could be available for €30 million or less this summer. Sportslens view: Zagadou is a left-footed centre-back and he has impressed over the past few years with his strong aerial presence and quality distribution. The Gunners presently have t...
