Transfer News & Rumours
Arsenal midfielder may not play under Mikel Arteta again, asking price set
Arsenal will sanction the sale of midfielder Matteo Guendouzi once he returns from his season-long loan stint at Hertha Berlin this summer, Football Insider reports. Guendouzi fell out-of-favour under manager Mikel Arteta following the project restart last season due to an incident after the defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. The Frenchman was frustrated with Neal Maupay playing a part in Bernd Leno’s knee injury and after the final whistle, he grabbed the forward by the neck for a brief moment. He escaped any punishment through the FA for the reaction, but Arteta was clearly not pleased and axed him from the first-team squad for the rest of the season. Guendouzi was loaned out to Hertha last summer and it is now reported that he may not play another game for the Gunners as he is not in...
Mikel Arteta wants to bring £31.5m French star to Arsenal this summer
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has identified RB Leipzig’s Ibrahima Konate as one of the top central defensive targets ahead of this summer’s transfer window, Standard Sport reports. The north London side have experienced another poor Premier League campaign, and they are eight points off the Champions League places with 12 matches left in the season. Five teams are between them and the fourth spot, and their best chance of qualifying for the elite competition may rest on winning the Europa League. In a press conference yesterday, Arteta said that the club are already planning for the summer, and it is now reported that they are monitoring Konate with a view to a move. The same report suggests that David Luiz, Calum Chambers and Kostas Mavropanos could also head through the exit door as part...
West Ham looking at 29-yr-old as a long-term replacement for first team star
West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski. According to Tutto Bologna Web, the likes of Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa are also keeping tabs on the Serie A goalkeeper. The Hammers need to start planning for life without Lukasz Fabianski, and his compatriot could prove to be a quality long-term addition. The West Ham goalkeeper is currently 35 and will be past his peak soon. The Bologna keeper has done well in Italian football, and the 29-year-old has the quality to succeed in the Premier League. Skorupski has a contract with Bologna until the summer of 2023, and he is unlikely to come cheap this summer. However, the Hammers will hope to convince the Italian club to part with their first...
Decision time for Chelsea star as loan club eye permanent deal
Ruben Loftus-Cheek will face a big decision this summer as he enters an important phase in his career. The 25-year-old is currently on loan at Fulham but has indicated that he will return to Chelsea this summer to fight for his place. Loftus-Cheek is contracted to the Blues until 2024, and his chances of forcing his way into their starting XI appear remote. The midfielder has performed well for Fulham, and manager Scott Parker has confirmed that we would love to make the move permanent. During his press conference for Fulham’s Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, Parker praised the impact Loftus-Cheek has made. “Ruben has been a fantastic addition,” he said. “I’ve seen someone grow immensely from the start of the season to a person and player now who has transformed. ...
Paper Talk: Chelsea goalie latest, Everton eyeing forward, United chasing defender
Our Paper Talk feature takes a look at the latest news and rumours from some of the top media outlets in the business. Keep up-to-speed with what is happening around football right here at Sportslens. Chelsea continue to be strongly linked with AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. We recently reported that his agent, Mino Raiola, wants to include a €40 million release clause in Donnarumma’s new contract with Milan. Eurosport has now issued an update, saying that Milan may not be willing to meet the 22-year-old’s salary demands. Donnarumma is reportedly looking for around £9.1 million per year on his next contract and that, along with the release clause, may prove to be a stumbling block. The Blues currently have Edouard Mendy as their number one choice, with Kepa Arrizabalaga serving ...
Villa reportedly weighing up £35m club-record summer deal for England international
According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are weighing up the potential cost of signing Ross Barkley permanently for £35 million this summer. The England international joined Dean Smith’s side on a season-long loan from Chelsea last summer, and he has featured in 14 Premier League games, scoring three goals and weighing in with one assist. Villa would have to break their transfer record if they want to sign the Barkley permanently, but Smith is yet to make up his mind if the 27-year-old is actually worth it. The Villans boss is a fan of the Chelsea midfielder, but the fact that he does not have a recognised position and that the side have a better winning record when he is not on the pitch is giving him a headache. Sportslens View Villa have won six out of the 14 games he has played, and ...
West Ham United must move for 21-goal forward this summer
The recent reports linking Tammy Abraham with a move to West Ham United are an exciting development for the club’s fans. The 23-year-old was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their game against Manchester United on Sunday, sparking talk over his future at Stamford Bridge. Abraham has developed well at Chelsea, with his return of 21 goals in 56 Premier League appearances highlighting his progression. However, with Timo Werner and Olivier Giroud in the squad, Abraham faces plenty of competition for game time. The Blues have also been strongly linked with Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland, and his potential signing must be a worry for Abraham. Having demonstrated that he can score goals in the Premier League, there would be plenty of clubs willing to sign Abraham this summer. Leiceste...
Midfielder set to join London club for free 9 months after West Ham exit
According to The Sun, Colombian midfielder Carlos Sanchez is set to join Watford today as the Championship outfit look to bolster their squad in a bid to boost their promotion chances. Sportslens View The 35-year-old has been a free agent since leaving West Ham United at the end of his contract in June 2020, and it appears that he is on his way back to London. Sanchez struggled to impress during the two seasons he spent with the Hammers, making 18 appearances in all competitions under Manuel Pellegrini and David Moyes. Watford are keen to add his experience to their ranks, and they will be hoping that he can help them return to the top-flight at the end of the campaign. Xisco Munoz’s side are currently third in the Championship table after 33 games, three points off the automatic promotion...
19-goal striker says he is aware of Man United and Wolves transfer speculation
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Andre Silva has said that he is aware of the speculation linking him with the likes of Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Portuguese joined Frankfurt on a permanent deal from AC Milan last summer following a season-long loan with the Bundesliga outfit. The 25-year-old bagged 12 goals and four assists from 25 league games last season. He has made a drastic improvement this term with 19 goals and three assists from just 21 matches. Owing to this, he had grabbed the attention of some of Europe’s elite clubs, and United have been regularly linked with him. Meanwhile, Wolves have also been credited with an interest, given several top-class Portuguese players are already within the club’s ranks. In an interview with O Jogo, Silva said that he is aware ...
Newcastle have intense interest in Portuguese defender, they have been following him for a while
Newcastle United are thought to be interested in signing the Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares at the end of this season. According to O Jogo, Burnley are keen on the defender as well but Newcastle’s interest is thought to be more intense. Apparently, the Magpies have been following the Portuguese defender for a while now and they were keen on paying around 15 million for the defender a season and a half ago. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League side come forward with a concrete offer for the young defender in the coming months. SL View: Competition for Lewis? The Magpies signed Jamal Lewis from Norwich City at the start of the season and the youngster has shown his qualities from time to time. Signing another young left-back in Tavares would be slightly surprising. Both player...
“I do believe Harry will look to leave”: Tottenham legend issues worrying comments on Kane
Glenn Hoddle believes that Harry Kane will ask to leave Tottenham Hotspur if the club fails to win silverware this season. Spurs kept their hopes of a top-four finish alive with a 4-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s side are also through to the final of the Carabao Cup and have progressed to the last-16 of the Europa League. Kane has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Spurs, and Hoddle has tipped him to ask for a transfer if success isn’t forthcoming. “If Spurs don’t start winning silverware, I think he will leave,” he told beIN SPORTS. “That’s why it’s a crossroads for Tottenham – it’s a massive season for them. “If they win the League Cup – the first trophy Mourinho won at Chelsea – that becomes a stepping stone for trophies in the future. ...
Rangers and Celtic want 19-yr-old attacker who is being monitored by Premier League clubs
Wigan Athletic striker Kyle Joseph has been linked with a move to Rangers and Celtic. According to Daily Mirror, Premier League side Arsenal are thought to be keen on the 19-year-old as well. Joseph has scored five goals in 14 appearances at the League One club so far this season and he will be a free agent in the summer. The 19-year-old could prove to be a solid long term signing especially on a free transfer and it will be interesting to see where he ends up. A move to Rangers or Celtic could be ideal for his development and he’s likely to get more first-team action in Scotland as compared to the Premier League. However, Arsenal are a massive club and the youngster could find it difficult to turn them down if their interest is genuine. The youngster has represented Scotland at the youth ...
