Transfer News & Rumours
£35m Manchester United star wants showdown talks with Woodward, keen on summer exit
Donny van de Beek wants to hold showdown talks with Manchester United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward regarding his future, The Star reports. The Netherlands international was the club’s first high-profile signing last summer when he arrived from Ajax for £35m, as per Goal.com. It was anticipated that he would play a key role in the attack, but that has clearly not been the case and he has barely featured under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 23-year-old has managed only 1053 minutes over the course of the campaign with only one-third of that game time coming in the Premier League. Hence, the Dutchman is keen to hold crunch talks with Woodward and he is prepared to push for an exit after just one season with the Red Devils. Sportslens view: Van de Beek was regarded as one of Europe’s...
Man United will target €50m PL star, if they fail to sign Jules Kounde
Manchester United will consider a move for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Ben White if they fail to pursue Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, Cadena SER reporter Jose David Lopez claims. The Red Devils are likely to recruit a new central defender this summer, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not convinced by the performances of Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly alongside Harry Maguire. Kounde has been mentioned as a potential target for the Red Devils, but Lopez reports that Sevilla are reluctant to sell him for anything less than €80 million. The fee could prove a stumbling block for United, and White is reportedly the back-up target. Brighton are said to want around €50m for the 23-year-old. Sportslens view: Kounde has excelled with Sevilla over the past few years and played a...
Manchester United identify 31-goal Manchester City target as their top priority
Manchester United are prepared to go head-to-head with Manchester City in the race to land Erling Braut Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer, Manchester Evening News reports. The Red Devils are currently second in the Premier League standings, but there is a significant 14-point gap between them and runaway leaders Manchester City. The club have vastly improved on their defensive displays as the season has progressed and the main concern has been in the final third of the pitch. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have played a number of draws since the turn of the year and the hierarchy have acknowledged that they need a new striker. The club’s new technical director John Murtough and Solskjaer have identified Haaland as their top priority to fill the void left by Romelu Lukaku’s exit ...
Inter Milan eyeing up Leicester’s Youri Tielemans
Inter Milan are preparing a move for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes.net. Tielemans came to Leicester City in the January transfer window of 2019 from Monaco, initially on loan for six months. After impressing during his loan spell, he earned a £35 million permanent move to the King Power Stadium. Tielemans has impressed at Leicester In his first full season, the Belgium international continued his fine form, helping the Foxes to a fifth-place finish. In this campaign, he has shone once again as his side sits in third. His performances in the Premier League have attracted the attention of Inter Milan, as reported by Fichajes.net. The Nerazzurri are enjoying a sensational season in the league, sitting nine points clear at the top o...
Arsenal hold talks to sign 21-year-old Bundesliga defender valued at £19m
Arsenal are considering a move for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan N’Dicka during the summer transfer window, a report from The Express claims. The Gunners have had a disappointing Premier League campaign and are presently languishing in the 10th spot in the standings. One of their main concerns has been the lack of consistency in the backline and it is reported that the club are eyeing a new centre-back. N’Dicka has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Frankfurt, who are currently fourth in the Bundesliga table. The 21-year-old has played on the left side of a back three and it is claimed that he could be available for around £19 million this summer. The north London giants have reportedly made contact with his agent Michael N’Cho Ibou, who previously helped broker N...
‘We don’t need to sell’: Former Leeds star misses the point about in-demand winger
Rarely a day goes by in football without at least one pundit spouting some nonsense or other. Former Leeds forward Noel Whelan is the latest ‘expert’ to join the list with his comments to Football Insider about Raphinha. The 24-year-old has been linked with Manchester United and Liverpool in recent weeks, but Whelan has claimed he will not be sold. “They don’t need to do anything – he’s under contract for four years,” he said. “All he needs to do is just keep playing his game. What Leeds United need to do is stay strong. It’s what they will do because they’re building their team around these sort of players. “They’re not for sale, that’s just the way it is. We’re not a Brentford, we don’t need to sell. The club’s in a really healthy state. “We own the football club again, we own the stadiu...
‘I always followed Chelsea’: Former Leeds target sets sights on dream move
Brescia striker Florian Aye has set his sights on an ambitious move to Chelsea. The 24-year-old is currently playing in Serie B with Brescia, but his recent form has sparked rumours that he could be heading elsewhere this summer. A run of eight goals in seven straight league games is an impressive achievement, and Aye is hoping that his efforts won’t go unnoticed. “I dream of playing for Chelsea and winning a title like the Premier League or the Champions League,” he told So Foot. “Sometimes, I even think about it in the middle of the day. When I was little, my father bought me Arjen Robben’s shirt. “I always followed Chelsea, my favourite player Didier Drogba went there – I think that only strengthened my attachment to the club.” SL View While Aye’s ambition is admirable, it is doubtful t...
Arsenal dodged a bullet – calamity keeper is an accident waiting to happen
No-one in football likes losing. However, the feeling of hurt is undoubtedly heightened when something negative happens during a game. That was certainly the case on Friday evening, as Brentford rode their luck to secure a 1-0 victory at Blackburn Rovers. In addition to being denied two clear penalties, the home side also suffered the blow of losing playmaker Bradley Dack to another serious injury. Dack has only recently returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but his comeback looks set to be short-lived. We all hate losing but tonight the football match becomes insignificant when you see one of your brothers hurt. My thoughts and love with you @BradDacks40 💙🙏🏽 — Elliott Bennett (@Ebenno88) March 12, 2021 A clash with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya resulted...
Joe Cole says Chelsea need to sign £90m striker to challenge for Premier League title
Joe Cole has said that his former club Chelsea need to land the signature of Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland to become genuine challengers for the Premier League title. The Blues have revived their season since the arrival of manager Thomas Tuchel in January, and they are unbeaten in 10 league games with six wins and four draws. Despite this, they are only lying fourth in the table, and there is a staggering 20-point gap between them and runaway leaders Manchester City. The west London side spent more than £225 million on new signings last summer, and there is the anticipation that they could go on another spending spree. Speaking to BT Sport via Goal.com, Cole said that the Blues can become regular title challengers in years to come, should they manage to land Haaland’s signature....
Atletico Madrid midfielder wants Bayern Munich switch
Spanish midfielder Saul Niguez is seeking a way out of Atletico Madrid this summer, reports Spanish outlet Diario AS. Saul came through the academy at Atletico Madrid, earning his professional debut in March 2012. His breakthrough into the starting XI came in the 2014/15 season following an impressive loan spell at Rayo Vallecano. Under Diego Simeone, the midfielder has won two Europa Leagues, one Copa del Rey, and finished as a runner up in the 2015/16 Champions League, losing to rivals Real Madrid in the final on penalties. He has also earned 19 caps for the Spain national team, scoring three times. Saul has been an important player for Atletico Madrid over the years However, it appears as if his time at the Wanda Metropolitano is set to come to an end this summer, with Diario AS re...
Leeds United join Arsenal in race to sign Dutchman with 12 international caps
Leeds United are likely to compete with Arsenal for the signature of Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt this summer, The Mirror reports. The Netherlands international has been with the Eagles since 2017 and he has accumulated 130 appearances for the club across all competitions. He was the subject of interest from the Gunners during the backend of the January transfer window as they were eyeing a back-up option for left-back Kieran Tierney. However, a deal never materialised and it appears that the Dutchman could leave the south London outfit on a free transfer when his contract expires in June. It is now reported that Leeds have entered the pursuit of the former Sunderland man as they are bracing for the departure of Ezgjan Alioski. The North Macedonia international has repo...
Barcelona confident of signing £36m Premier League star, deal 95% done
Barcelona are confident of landing the signature of Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool when his contract expires in June, Football Insider reports. The Netherlands international has been with the Reds for the past four-and-a-half years, registering 225 appearances in all competitions. His current deal with the Reds expires in less than four months, but he remains a regular and has started 26 of the club’s 28 Premier League games this term. It was recently reported that Wijnaldum had been offered a contract by the Blaugrana, and it is now claimed that a deal is ‘95% done’. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been unsuccessful in renewing his contract, and he is looking forward to securing a ‘dream transfer’ to the Catalan giants. Sportslens view Wijnaldum has been a pivotal player for the Reds in the ...
