Transfer News & Rumours
Chelsea enter race for Tottenham Hotspur target, won’t pay over £38.7m to sign him
Chelsea have joined Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus during this summer’s transfer window, Calciomercato reports. Dybala joined the Bianconeri from Palermo more than five years ago and he has registered 98 goals and 40 assists from 244 appearances for the club. The current season has been a frustrating one for him due to injuries and he has been out since January with ligament damage in his left knee. Dybala could return to action shortly after the international break, but there are doubts whether he will remain with the club beyond the summer. His existing contract expires in 15 months and the club’s vice president Pavel Nedved recently said that the club are open to evaluating all options. It is now reported that an extension appears unlikely and Dybala co...
West Ham keen on former Premier League player, 27-yr-old available on a bargain
West Ham United have been linked with a move for the former Aston Villa defender Jordan Amavi. According to reports from Italy (translated by Sportwitness), AC Milan are also looking at the Marseille full-back and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers submit a concrete offer for the player in the coming months. West Ham could certainly use more depth in the left-back position and Amavi on a free transfer could be a decent signing for them. SL View: Ideal move for all parties? The former Aston Villa defender failed to make his mark in English football with the West Midlands club and he will be determined to prove himself in the Premier League if he gets a move to West Ham. The Hammers have made quite a few impressive signings this season and Amavi on a free transfer could prove to be...
Leicester and Wolves linked with a move for 28-yr-old La Liga player
Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for the Portuguese international William Carvalho. The defensive midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League for years now and it will be interesting to see if either of the Premier League sides come forward with a concrete offer for the midfielder this summer. Leicester already have a quality defensive midfielder in Wilfred Ndidi and Wolves would probably be a better fit for Carvalho. Wolves have quite a few Portuguese players on their books and they could help Carvalho settle in quickly. According to Estadio Deportivo (translated by Sportwitness), Real Betis are under financial stress right now and they could look to sell the midfielder this summer. The Portuguese defensive midfielder is unlikel...
Tottenham reportedly have made contact to sign in-demand Barcelona target
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly made an approach to sign Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe in the summer transfer window. According to reports from Spanish publication AS, La Liga giants Barcelona and Dutch outfit Ajax are also interested in signing the 20-year-old striker. However, Spurs appear to be leading the race for his signature. The north London club have already approached Schalke and have made contact about the availability of the striker. This has been a disastrous campaign for Schalke who find themselves at the bottom of the Bundesliga League table. After making his debut in November, he has been simply brilliant for the German club. He has scored five goals in 13 league starts and looks set to finish the season as the club’s top scorer. It also gives an indication of h...
Spurs reportedly keeping tabs on 28-year-old int’l, they’ve scouted him ‘extensively’
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Tottenham Hotspur are keeping close tabs on Koen Cateels. Spurs could be looking to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window, with Hugo Lloris likely to leave the club. The Spurs skipper has only 12 months left on his contract, and he is being reportedly eyed by Manchester United and Nice. Spurs are targeting a long-term replacement for the French keeper and have reportedly shortlisted options like Dean Henderson, Nick Pope and Sam Johnstone. The Daily Mail suggests that Pope has emerged as Tottenham’s first-choice target this summer, but the Burnley shot-stopper would cost more than £30 million. With Spurs struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic, the transfer value could put them out of the running. Casteels has now emerg...
Several Premier League clubs competing with Juventus and RB Leipzig for £21m Bundesliga forward
A number of Premier League clubs could be set to compete with RB Leipzig for the signature of Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic this summer, as reported by German publication Bild (via Transfermarkt). Kalajdzic has enjoyed a fine season in the Bundesliga. He is the league’s sixth top scorer with 13 goals – despite making only 15 starts. And, at just 23 years of age, the Austrian is expected to have a bright future. Kalajdzic celebrating one of his 13 league goals His form has got several clubs across Europe keeping an eye on the forward. Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle United, and West Ham United have both been linked from the Premier League, while Juventus have also been named as possible takers. Despite this, Leipzig remain the most likely destination. It has now been claimed that Stuttgart...
Liverpool reportedly keen to sign £68m Arsenal target, club may sell him for much less
According to reports from Estadio Deportivo, Liverpool are showing keen interest in signing Guido Rodriguez from Real Betis in the summer transfer window. The Reds could face strong competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal for the player who has a release clause worth £68 million. However, there are suggestions that Betis may sell him for much less amid the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The 26-year-old has done well with Betis this season, managing two goals from 28 games. The 10-times capped Argentine international is good at tackling and interceptions, and he would be a solid addition to both Liverpool and Arsenal. He is currently ahead of William Carvalho in the pecking order for the defensive midfield role, and it will be interesting ...
Leeds reportedly in the hunt to sign in-demand defender; available on free in the summer
Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Sheffield Wednesday defender Osaze Urhoghide. The report claims that Watford and Crystal Palace are also monitoring the 20-year-old defender. The youngster is out of contract at the Hillsborough next season, and Leeds can sign him on a free transfer. The young central defender has made nine starts in the Championship this season, and a further two appearances have come from the bench. He has impressed heavily for Wednesday in recent months, producing eye-catching displays against Barnsley and Luton Town. However, his contract situation has generated attention among several clubs, including Leeds and Palace, according to Sheffield Star. SL View Phil Hay claimed recently that Leeds will look to sign at least five players ...
Norwich City eyeing up £7m-rated Wales international ahead of promotion charge
Norwich City are looking to sign Cardiff City midfielder Will Vaulks this summer, according to the Daily Mail. Vaulks has been playing in the second tier of English football for a few seasons. He first came to the Championship in 2016, joining Rotherham United from Scottish side Falkirk. He played three seasons for Rotherham, with one of them coming in League One. Vaulks acrobatically celebrates a goal Following the Millers’ relegation in 2019, Vaulks moved to Cardiff for approximately £2 million. During his time at the Welsh club, he has impressed, scoring eight goals and generally putting in several top-class performances. His form has attracted Norwich’s attention, who are reportedly ready to make a move for the Wales international in the summer. The 27-year-old is valued at around £7m,...
Spurs must look to secure a masterstroke player-plus-cash deal to sign 24-year-old star
Tottenham Hotspur should look to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. Lloris has a contract at the north London club until 2022, and he could leave Spurs at the end of the season. According to reports from the French newspaper L’Equipe, Premier League giants Manchester United want to sign the 34-year-old experienced goalkeeper in the summer. French club Nice are also keen to secure his signature. According to reports from The Sun, Spurs have shortlisted three keepers to replace Lloris. Manchester United’s Dean Henderson is their first-choice, while Burnley’s Nick Pope and West Brom’s Sam Johnstone are other options. Henderson, who impressed heavily last season for Sheffield United, has struggled for game time at Old Trafford this season. He is behind David de Gea ...
Man Utd believe Bruno Fernandes could be key to signing of £40m-rated youngster
Manchester United believe that star man Bruno Fernandes could be influential should they make a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto, according to a report by Football Insider. Neto arrived at Wolves in the summer transfer window of 2019 from Braga for a reported £18 million, following a two-year loan spell at Lazio. During his time at Molineux, he has impressed, scoring eight Premier League goals, as well as helping his side to a Europa League quarter-final. Neto is on Man Utd’s radar This has attracted the attention of some of the biggest clubs in England. And, at just 21 years of age, there could be a lot more to come from the winger. Football Insider states that Manchester United are interested in the Portuguese, with playmaker Bruno Fernandes potentially playing a key ro...
‘Out of the frying pan into the fire’ – Some NUFC fans react to links with 53-yr-old manager
Newcastle United are reportedly lining up a move for Chris Wilder at the end of the season. According to Duncan Castles (via Chronicle), Mike Ashley is not prepared to sack Steve Bruce despite the abysmal run of form. However, he is planning for a new manager if Newcastle are relegated to the Championship. The 53-year-old recently parted ways with Sheffield United and could prove a decent appointment for the Magpies if they go down. The former Blades boss did an excellent job getting the Yorkshire club promoted from League One to the Premier League over the past few years. According to reports, Wilder would be an inexpensive appointment and has a proven track record in getting a club promoted to the top flight. Newcastle are currently just two points above the relegation zone and have won ...
