Transfer News & Rumours
Report: Spurs keeping close eye on £20m target, club officials watched him in midweek
According to reports from the Sunday Mirror (print edition, page 72), Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on Norwich City defender Max Aarons. Spurs have been heavily interested in the young defender for some time now, and the club officials watched him in action recently during Norwich’s clash against Bristol City in midweek. The 21-year-old is a highly exciting young full-back and Spurs are closely following his situation. He has more than three years left on his contract at Carrow Road and is rated at £20 million. Sportslens View Aarons is primarily a right-back, but he can also play as a left-back. The youngster impressed last season in the Premier League for Norwich. This season, he has managed just one goal for the Canaries in the Championship and has failed to ...
‘He knows the game inside out’: Chelsea urged to target 53-year-old as Lampard’s replacement
Chelsea have been urged to consider Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl as a replacement for Frank Lampard. The Blues have slipped down to eighth in the Premier League after a disappointing run of form, cranking up the pressure on their current boss. Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips, who also had a spell with Saints, told Stadium Astro that the Austrian has the ability to be a success at Stamford Bridge. “I think he’s almost got that (Jurgen) Klopp appearance about him, that authority,” he said. “He’s a big guy, he’s very intelligent, he knows the game inside out. “The big thing for the club is, can they keep hold of him? The biggest problem is keeping hold of their manager. “He’s doing a really good job down on the south coast. I wouldn’t like to see Frank lose his job, I don’t l...
‘Unreal’, ‘Hero’, ‘Absolutely boss’ – Some Villa fans are in awe of 23-yr-old’s performance
Aston Villa cruised to a 2-0 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League last night. Dean Smith’s side were comfortably better than their opponents and could have easily won with a bigger margin. Newcastle have been quite poor in the recent weeks and they failed to step up once again at Villa Park. They have lost their last five matches in all competitions. Steve Bruce could find his side fighting relegation if things do not improve quickly. Meanwhile, Villa produced a complete performance and there were several impressive displays all across the pitch. However, 23-year-old Ezri Konsa stood out once again with a splendid performance for his side. The young centre back has been dribbled past just once this season and he looked at ease against the Newcastle attackers. He managed to ...
‘Hopeless’, ‘Joke of a player’ – Some Newcastle fans tear into 28-yr-old after Villa defeat
Newcastle United put in a disappointing display against Aston Villa in the Premier League last night. Steve Bruce’s side were beaten 2-0 but the manner in which they lost the game will worry the fans. The Magpies crashed to their fifth straight defeat in all competitions and the fans will be thoroughly disappointed with some of the performances against Villa. The home side comfortably outplayed them, and most of the Newcastle players simply failed to show up. Summer signing Jeff Hendrick produced an abysmal display for the away side. Some Newcastle fans heavily criticised the midfielder on social media after the game. The former Burnley midfielder kept giving the ball away and he lacked the desire to work hard and press the opposition players. When Hendrick was signed, the fans expected a ...
‘Would be a dream’ – Some Celtic fans react after hearing 60-yr-old could replace Lennon
Former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has been linked with a move to Celtic. The Scottish champions are under immense pressure after a mediocre start to the season and manager Neil Lennon could be out of a job soon. The Hoops are currently 23 points behind bitter rivals Rangers in the League table and they were expected to perform a lot better this season. Celtic had the chance to win their 10th league title in a row this year but the chances are slim given their position in the table. According to Mirror, Benitez is set to take over at Parkhead after quitting quit Chinese Super League club Dalian Pro. SL View: Too expensive for Celtic? Benitez has proven himself across Europe in Spain, Italy and England. He would be a sensational addition for Celtic but the appointment seems hig...
Report: West Brom want to sign former Leicester City attacker, medical planned next week
West Bromwich Albion are looking to land the signature of Ahmed Musa on a short-term contract, a report from The Mail claims. The Baggies have experienced a tough return to the top-flight this season and they are in the relegation zone at the midway stage of the campaign, six points adrift of safety. The lack of goals from their main strikers has been a concern with Callum Robinson failing to score since September while summer signing Karlan Grant, who is currently injured, has netted only one. Hence, the west Midlands outfit are on the search for reinforcements and it is reported that they are keen on signing former Leicester City forward Musa, who is available as a free-agent this month. The 95-cap Nigeria international was released by Al-Nassr in November last year and he could sign the...
Report: West Ham keen to sign ‘top class’ Newcastle target on loan
West Ham United are keen to sign Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams on loan in the January transfer window, according to reports from The Sun. Williams made a strong impact at Old Trafford last season where he managed 36 appearances, but he has struggled for regular games in 2020-21. The versatile full-back has dropped down the pecking order at the club managing only six appearances in all competitions so far. Luke Shaw has nailed down the left-back position with an extended run in the side, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has summer signing Alex Telles as another reliable option. United rate the youngster highly and Solskjaer hailed him as ‘top-class’ after his impressive performance in the Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar last year. While Wil...
Report: Barcelona interested in signing Sergio Aguero in the summer
According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are interested in signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero this summer. The Argentine international would be available for free as his contract with the Premier League outfit expires at the end of the season. Barca are currently struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic and Aguero would be a short-term replacement for Luis Suarez until they can make a move for a younger striker like Lautaro Martinez or Erling Braut Haaland. The Blaugrana are also hoping that the 32-year-old’s friendship with talisman Lionel Messi will persuade the latter to stay at the club. Sportslens View Injuries have often affected Aguero which is probably a key reason why he doesn’t have 200 Premier League goals yet. He has made just nine appe...
‘What a player he’s going to be’ – Some Rangers fans drool over 22-yr-old’s display yesterday
Rangers picked up a 5-0 win over Ross County in the Scottish Premiership yesterday and Steven Gerrard’s side are now 23 points clear at the top of the table. Ryan Kent, Filip Helander, Joe Aribo, Ryan Jack and Connor Goldson scored to give the home side a thumping win. However, the fans were particularly impressed with the display of midfielder Ianis Hagi. The 22-year-old playmaker was lively throughout the game and he was a constant threat to the County defence. The midfielder managed to create a goal for his teammates yesterday and he was arguably the best player on the pitch. His assist for Ryan Jack’s goal was one of the standout moments of the match. Hagi could have scored himself but he was denied by the post. The youngster still has a lot of room for improvement but he continues to ...
Report: West Brom keen on 26-year-old if they fail to sign Newcastle target
West Bromwich Albion are looking to bolster their midfield this month. The Baggies have been linked with a move for Leicester City’s home-grown talent Hamza Choudhury who has struggled for regular games for the Foxes this season. The 23-year-old midfielder has made only 10 appearances in all competitions and he is looking to move elsewhere in search of regular games. According to reports from The Mirror (print edition, page 69), West Brom are waiting on a decision from Leicester City to see if they can land the midfielder this month. However, if they fail to sign him, the Premier League strugglers have a back-up plan in place. The Baggies are confident of signing Choudhury, but they are also keen on other targets. The report from The Mirror claims that West Brom are keen on ...
Leicester City, Everton enter the race to sign £75,000-a-week Premier League star
Leicester City and Everton have joined the race to sign Southampton striker Danny Ings at the end of the season, 90min reports. The England international has revived his career since his move to the Saints from Liverpool in 2019, registering 40 goals from 81 appearances in all competitions. His progress has also seen him return to the national team fold after a lengthy absence and there is now speculation whether he will stay with the Saints beyond the summer. The striker’s current deal with the south coast outfit expires in June next year and the club have yet to negotiate a fresh contract with the 28-year-old. While the Saints are reluctant to sell him this month, it is reported that they may be forced to consider his exit this summer, should they fail to extend his deal by then. Tottenh...
Report: Manchester United, Chelsea tracking the contract situation of £45m La Liga star
Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring the contract situation of Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele, according to Sport. The Frenchman has experienced an injury-plagued career with the Catalan giants, making just 93 appearances over the past three-and-a-half seasons. He continues to be highly-rated and Sport claims that he could be on the move in the summer if the Blaugrana are unable to renew his deal. His current contract expires in June 2022 and the club have yet to make any progress over an extension with the 2018 World Cup winner. His contract situation is bound to attract interest and it is reported that both United and Chelsea are keeping track on proceedings. SL view: Dembele has bagged a combined tally of 44 goals and assists in 93 games for the Blaugrana which is quite impres...
