Transfer News & Rumours
Report: Leeds looking to sell 22 y/o forward, agent in talks as three clubs keen to sign him
Leeds United are looking to sell Rafa Mujica in the January transfer window, according to reports from TEAMtalk. The 22-year-old forward, who is yet to feature for the first-team at Leeds, joined Spanish second-division club Real Oviedo on a season-long loan. He is yet to make his competitive debut for Oviedo, but Mujica’s agent is in talks over a permanent move. The report also claims that Las Palmas are also keen to secure Mujica’s services, while Numancia have also been credited with an interest. Leeds signed him on a three-year deal, but it seems the Whites are looking to get rid of him. He hasn’t been given a fair chance at Leeds, and his time at the Yorkshire club looks likely to be over before it really begins. SL View: Should Leeds add new players in Januar...
Luka Jovic set for return to former club
Real Madrid outcast Luka Jovic is set to return to Eintracht Frankfurt on loan, reports journalist Fabrizio Romano on Twitter. Jovic has endured an underwhelming spell at Los Blancos following his €60 million transfer in the summer window of 2019. He has scored just twice for the Spanish giants in all competitions, making just six La Liga starts in the last 18 months. Jovic has not captured his best form at Real Madrid However, prior to his move to the Bernabeu, the Serbian was one of the world’s most sought after young strikers, bagging 27 goals in 48 appearances for Frankfurt. And now it looks like Jovic is set to return to the club where he made his name, with transfer expert Romano confirming on Twitter that a deal had been agreed to send him back to the Bundesliga side on loan. T...
Juventus seeking buyers for Douglas Costa in the summer
Juventus are looking to sell Brazilian winger Douglas Costa on a permanent basis in the coming months, as reported by Spox. Costa has spent the 2020/21 season on loan at German giants Bayern Munich, after new manager Andrea Pirlo made it clear that he was not in his plans. Costa has not been as impressive in his second spell at Bayern Munich His return to the Allianz Arena has not gone as hoped. The Brazil international has been given just six starts in all competitions by manager Hans-Dieter Flick, who generally prefers the likes of Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane on the wings. He has only one goal and two assists this season. Despite his limited game time, Flick has come out in support of Costa, claiming that he is “on the right track” (via Spox). Nonetheless, it looks like h...
Brighton edge closer to signing of Manchester United target
Brighton & Hove Albion are closing in on a deal to sign Manchester United target Moises Caicedo from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle. The 19-year-old came through the youth ranks at Independiente, making his professional debut for the club in October 2019. He has since continued to impress, earning four caps for Ecuador, and becoming the first player born in the 21st century to score in a CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier. Caicedo scores his first international goal The midfielder had been linked with a move to Manchester United and Newcastle United. However, now Sky are reporting that Brighton and Hove Albion are leading the race for the teenager. Sky claim that the Seagulls will pay an initial £4.5 million fee for Caicedo’s services, and will include a “significant” sell-on clause...
Report: Real Madrid launch ‘Operation Mbappe’ by axing several star players
Real Madrid have once again set their sights on Kylian Mbappe. The French forward has been on the radar of Los Blancos for over three seasons. The Daily Mail reports that Madrid has now come up with a plan called ‘Operation Mbappe’. Florentino Perez is adamant on the signing of the Frenchman and has drawn up a masterplan. Los Blancos plan on generating a figure between 150-200 million Euros during the summer transfer market. The club has shortlisted six first-team players to be sold at the end of the season to garner funds. Luka Jovic, Dani Ceballos, Gareth Bale, Isco, Marcelo and Brahim Diaz have been added to the list. The funds generated through these player sales will be used to secure Mbappe’s services. Jovic is close to being loaned out to Eintracht Frankfurt for the rest of the seas...
‘Really pushing to leave the club’ – Fabrizio Romano shares update on Spurs star
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is really pushing to leave the North London club before the end of the January transfer window. Sportslens View The England international has fallen out of favour with Spurs head coach Jose Mourinho, starting just one Premier League game so far this term and coming off the bench three times. He has made just six appearances across all other competitions, and is at the risk of missing out on manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad for this summer’s European Championship if his fortunes don’t change in the second half of the season. Alli’s chances of forcing his way back into Spurs starting line-up are as slim as they come, and it is why the 24-year-old wan...
Report: Rangers ‘leading the chase’ for Liverpool striker, Neil Lennon keen too
According to 90min, Rangers and Celtic are leading the chase for Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi as the Scottish Premiership duo look to strengthen their attack for the second half of 2020-21 and beyond. Sportslens View The Nigerian forward is currently on loan at Bundesliga side Union Berlin, and his form has attracted some Premier League sides and other suitors. Awoniyi has five goals and an assist in 13 league games this term, and his form is one of the reasons why Berlin are hopeful of playing European football next season following a brilliant start to the campaign. Rangers have established themselves as huge favourites to win the Scottish Premiership title this term, with 21 points separating them from second-placed Celtic. Nevertheless, Light Blues manager Steven Gerrard is keen to ...
‘Liverpool are looking at him’ – Fabrizio Romano delivers update on Portuguese star
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on the ‘Here we go’ podcast, Liverpool are keen on Lille midfielder Renato Sanches and are running the rule over him ahead of a potential move during the summer transfer window. Sportslens View The Sky Sports man has ruled out a move for the Portugal international this month, and that hasn’t come as a surprise as signing a centre-back is their top priority right now. With Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all out injured, the Reds could do with another central defender right now, and they will wait until the end of the season before strengthening other positions. Liverpool could be without contract rebel Georginio Wijnaldum at the end of the season, with just six months left on the current contract of the Dutchman ...
‘It was all agreed’ – 25y/o EPL man comments on failed NUFC move
Arsenal centre-back Rob Holding signed a new long-term deal with the North London giants yesterday, and it is a testament to the impressive campaign he has had so far in 2020-21. The 25-year-old was on the verge of joining Newcastle United on loan in the summer after the Gunners had signed Gabriel Magalhaes and Pablo Mari. William Saliba was also back from a season-long loan, and Arsenal were starting the season with eight central defenders. The Magpies were leading the race to sign Holding and, despite the fact that he featured in the Community Shield game against Liverpool, he was expected to complete a move to St. James’ Park afterwards. However, the move fell through and the former Bolton Wanderers defender has revealed that he was close to joining Newcastle on loan for the season. “It...
Report: Liverpool approach 28-yr-old target’s father and advisor regarding a move
Liverpool have entered the race to sign the Bayern Munich defender David Alaba. The 28-year-old defender will be a free agent at the end of this season and it seems that the top European clubs are looking to sign him for a nominal fee this month. According to Sport Bild, six European clubs have made their approach to sign the Austrian international. Apparently, Liverpool have made their approach to the player’s father George and his advisor Pini Zahavi. The Premier League champions are also looking at alternatives and Jurgen Klopp is exploring the German market. Liverpool are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements right now after long term injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. Liverpool are currently left with Joel Matip as their only first-team centre back and midfielder Fabin...
Report: Jose Mourinho wants Tottenham to sign 22-yr-old this month
Tottenham have been linked with the Real Madrid defender Eder Militao in the recent weeks and Spanish publication Sport are claiming that Jose Mourinho wants to sign the defender this month. The report claims that the Tottenham manager has urged the club to sign the Brazilian on loan until the end of this season. Apparently, Eder Militao is also open to a Premier League move if Real Madrid cannot provide him with the opportunity of regular first-team football. The 22-year-old has started just two matches for Real Madrid this season in all competitions. He needs to play regularly in order to continue his development and fulfil his potential. Militao was regarded as one of the best young defenders in the world when he was at Porto and his talent convinced Real Madrid to pay around €50 millio...
‘Next couple of days.’: Graham Smyth expects Leeds to confirm transfer move for striker
According to Yorkshire Evening Post journalist, Graham Smyth, Leeds United are expected to confirm the departure of Ryan Edmondson to Northampton Town shortly. The youngster is expected to secure a loan move to the League One club this week. The 19-year-old striker was linked with a move to League Two side Bradford City to join fellow Leeds players Jordan Stevens and Bryce Hosannah. However, it seems he will join The Cobblers instead. Edmondson is a highly-rated young talent who needs regular games to progress to the next level. Smyth feels that the loan move to Northampton would be ideal for his development. A League One move would be ideal for Edmondson. Expecting something to be confirmed in the next couple of days. As an aside, he did sign a new three-year deal earlier t...
