Transfer News & Rumours
Liverpool, Manchester United interested in signing €45m French centre-back
RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate is on the radar of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea ahead of this summer’s transfer window, a report from SportBild claims. The 21-year-old has had a difficult 18 months due to a series of injuries, making just 24 appearances for Leipzig since the start of last term. He recently returned from an ankle injury which kept him out of action for six weeks but he still appears on the radar of some of the Premier League’s elite teams. Konate has a release clause worth €45 million in his contract expiring in June 2023 and Leipzig believe that Liverpool, United and Chelsea are all interested in signing him this summer. Sportslens view: Despite his injuries, Konate has turned out 87 times for Leipzig and he has impressed with his tackling and abili...
Liverpool’s interest in 26-yr-old ace shows Klopp is finally ready to sort out a major weakness
Liverpool have been linked with the Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul once again. According to a report from Tutto Udinese earlier in the week, the reigning Premier League champions are looking to revolutionise their midfield in the summer and they are prepared to make a move for the 26-year-old Udinese midfielder. Apparently, the Italian club value the player at €40 million and the asking price is within the reach of the English club. SL View: A different type of replacement for Wijnaldum? Liverpool are expected to lose Gini Wijnaldum on a free transfer at the end of the season and Jurgen Klopp will have to bring in a quality alternative. The Dutchman has been an important player for the Reds during his time at Anfield and it remains to be seen how Klopp replaces his qualities in the s...
Joan Laporta says Barcelona can afford to sign 25-goal striker this summer
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has talked up the prospect of Erling Braut Haaland joining the Blaugrana during this summer’s transfer window. The presidential elections were initially scheduled for January before it was pushed back to March 7 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Laporta is one of the three candidates in line for the post alongside Victor Font and Toni Freixa and he is seen as the favourite to win the election The primary focus for the next president will be to reinforce the squad after what has been a disappointing 2020/21 campaign for the club judging by their high standards. Haaland has been mentioned as one of the potential targets for the Blaugrana and Laporta has suggested that the club can afford to sign the Borussia Dortmund ace. “If we have to improve th...
Dean Smith confirms he will speak to 23-yr-old Aston Villa star regarding transfer rumours
Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa has been recently linked with a move to Tottenham and Liverpool. The 23-year-old centre back has been in outstanding form for the West Midlands club and he has helped them keep 12 clean sheets in the Premier League so far. It is hardly a surprise that the top Premier League clubs are keen on signing him at the end of the season and manager Dean Smith has now responded to the transfer interest in the player. Smith has revealed that Konsa is a focused individual who is unlikely to be distracted with all the transfer talk. The Villa manager has also revealed that he will speak to the young defender regarding the reported rumours. Smith was quoted saying (via Birmingham Mail): “He certainly won’t get distracted. I’m not sure Ezri reads any newspapers but he’s pr...
Wishlist: Five Players Manchester United Should Target This Summer
Manchester United get linked with a lot of players every season, with agents often using drummed up interest from Man Utd as a way to get leverage in their player’s contract negotiations (the latest example of this being the Kingsley Coman / Bayern Munich story). With that in mind, we wanted to look at players that would a) help United become genuine title contenders and b) would be interested in joining United. That means we’re not looking at Erling Braut Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Rafael Varane, Sergio Ramos, etc. Who is on the list? Let’s find out. Position: Central Defence Options: Milan Skriniar, Nikola Milenkovic, Jules KoundeAlternative: Jean-Clair Todibo A slow defence can nullify both the goalkeeper and the attacking strengths of a team. We’ve discussed this in more detail here, but ...
Everton have made contact with target’s agent, Ancelotti keeps in touch with ‘complete player’
According to reports from Italy, Everton have opened talks to sign French midfielder Adrien Rabiot during the summer transfer window. The 25-year-old has been frequently linked with a move to Everton, and Il Bianconero claim that contact has been made with the player’s agent who is also his mother. Rabiot joined Juventus on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, and he could be on the move again. Ancelotti knows Rabiot very well as the pair worked together at PSG before. In fact, ESPN claim that the Italian has kept in touch with him ever since he left the club. SL View The Toffees are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, and Rabiot has emerged as a potential option. ESPN claim that the Italian boss is looking at someone who would be an upgrade on Andre Gome...
Fabrizio Romano: Leicester want French midfielder, NUFC’s £32m bid was once rejected
According to Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Leicester City are interested in signing Lille midfielder Boubacary Soumare this summer. Leicester are interested in signing Boubacary Soumaré. He’s in the list as potential target for the midfield. Many clubs have asked info to Lille as his contract is expiring in June 2022 – big opportunity. But #LCFC are now planning to open talks. 🔵 #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 19, 2021 Sportslens View Manager Brendan Rodgers is keen on bolstering his options in the middle of the park, and the Frenchman is firmly on his radar. However, Leicester are not the only Premier League club that have registered interest in recruiting Soumare’s services. Newcastle United reportedly had a £32 million bid for his signature rejec...
‘Sign Sturridge as a free agent’ – NUFC journalist comments on striker links
Newcastle United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer, With Callum Wilson set to miss the next eight weeks to injury, there is no denying that the Magpies could do with another proven goalscorer right now. While the former England international can be snapped up anytime given his status as a free agent, he will not be able to play for Newcastle this term and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has poured cold water on the links. “DeAndre Yedlin may have been sold, but his place in the 25-man Premier League squad was taken by Christian Atsu,” the journalist said. “They could, in theory, sign Sturridge as a free agent, but it would appear pointless as he could not play. “The Premier League does, on rare occasions, permit special ...
‘Sign Sturridge as a free agent’ – NUFC journalist comments on striker links
Newcastle United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer, With Callum Wilson set to miss the next eight weeks to injury, there is no denying that the Magpies could do with another proven goalscorer right now. While the former England international can be snapped up anytime given his status as a free agent, he will not be able to play for Newcastle this term and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has poured cold water on the links. “DeAndre Yedlin may have been sold, but his place in the 25-man Premier League squad was taken by Christian Atsu,” the journalist said. “They could, in theory, sign Sturridge as a free agent, but it would appear pointless as he could not play. “The Premier League does, on rare occasions, permit special ...
Two PL clubs eye move for 24-year-old ‘complete’ Leeds player
Earlier this month, popular journalist Gianluigi Longari claimed that Liverpool are showing keen interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha following his impressive start to the season. He has now claimed that Liverpool have been joined by Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race for his signature. Manchester United #MUFC joined the race for Leeds star #Raphinha. Liverpool #LFC are also following the winger for the summer. #LUFC keen to keep him. #transfers @tvdellosport — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) February 16, 2021 SL View Raphinha joined Leeds in the summer transfer window from Rennes for a reported fee of £17 million plus add-ons. The left-footed jet-heeled winger has been very impressive under Marcelo Bielsa who has described him as a ‘complete player‘. ...
‘I’m 100% sure’ – Fabrizio Romano claims Everton won’t sell 20y/o for less than €70m
Paris Saint-Germain took Barcelona to the cleaners at the Camp Nou last night, coming from behind to secure a 4-1 victory in the first-leg of the Champions League last-16. Kylian Mbappe bagged a hat-trick, with Everton loanee Moise Kean scoring the other goal. The 20-year-old joined PSG on a season-long loan last summer and has since registered 14 goals across all competitions. Everton fans were impressed with his performance against Barcelona last night, and manager Carlo Ancelotti and Director of Football Marcel Brands would have been pleased too. Kean’s loan deal at PSG does not include an option to buy, and the player’s market value has surely risen given his recent performances. It remains to be seen whether the French giants will look to secure his services on a permanent basis, but ...
Arsenal could offload nine first-team stars as part of summer overhaul
Arsenal are planning a summer overhaul which could see them part ways with nine first-team stars, a report from The Sun claims. The north London side ended the previous season on a good note as they won the FA Cup and secured their spot in the Europa League. It was anticipated that they would kick on and push for the Champions League places in the Premier League this term but that has clearly not been the case. The Gunners have been inconsistent with their displays for most of the season and they are currently languishing in the 10th spot, eight points adrift of the top four. Whatever happens for the rest of the season, the club are bound to make changes to the squad and it is reported that as many as nine players could head for the exit door. The club have been financially impacted due to...
