Transfer News & Rumours
‘In the form of his life’ – Former Rangers boss hails 27-yr-old’s performances this season
Rangers have started the season in outstanding form this year and they finally look like a side capable of ending Celtic’s dominance in Scottish football. The Ibrox outfit have picked up 41 points from 15 league games and they are 11 points clear of Celtic in the SPL table. One of the main reasons why they have done so well in the league this year is their impressive defensive organisation. Steven Gerrard has managed to organise a water-tight back four which has conceded just three goals in 15 league games. The likes of James Tavernier, Filip Helander and Borna Barisic have been quite impressive at the back but Connor Goldson has been the standout performer in defence for Rangers. The 27-year-old Englishman has been ever-present for his side so far and he has played all 15 league games for...
Report: Liverpool and Manchester United eye move for £71m winger
A host of Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United are showing keen interest in signing Villarreal winger Samu Chukwueze, according to reports from The Mirror. The 21-year-old is seen as one of the brightest young talents in La Liga, and several Premier League clubs are keeping close tabs on him. The likes of Chelsea, Leicester City, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers are also in the hunt to sign the exciting winger who has an €80 million (£71m) release clause in his contract. Interest from Real Madrid The aforementioned Premier League clubs are likely to face strong competition from Real Madrid. According to Spanish publication, La Razon, Los Blancos are looking to sign Villarreal duo Chukwueze and his teammate Pau Torres. The youngster ha...
‘He could go to Newcastle’ – Former Spurs striker comments on 24-yr-old’s future at club
'He could go to Newcastle' – Former Spurs striker comments on 24-yr-old's future at club – originally posted on Sportslens.com Former Tottenham player Darren Bent has claimed that Harry Winks might have to consider an exit from the London club for his own good. The 24-year-old midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Tottenham this season and he has not been a regular starter for Jose Mourinho. He has not started for Spurs in the Premier League since the end of September. Darren Bent believes that Harry Winks will have to play more often in order to keep his place in Gareth Southgate’s side for the Euros and that the midfielder could end up joining a side like Newcastle United. Speaking to Football Insider, Bent said: “I think for Harry Winks, I thin...
Report: Man City now want to sign £100m star after Man Utd failed to sign him this summer
Report: Man City now want to sign £100m star after Man Utd failed to sign him this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester City have earmarked Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish as their prime target, with Pep Guardiola being a ‘huge admirer’ of the player, according to reports from The Independent. Guardiola – who signed a contract extension at the club last week – wants to overhaul the squad and identifies Grealish as an ideal candidate, although it is not clear whether City are targeting him for the January transfer window or next summer. City are also interested in Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, but Grealish stands out as their prime target. Guardiola has discussed the qualities of Grealish with Kevin de Bruyne who was full of praise for th...
Olivier Giroud could be allowed to leave Chelsea in January
Olivier Giroud could be allowed to leave Chelsea in January – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea could let Olivier Giroud leave the club in the upcoming January transfer window, following quotes from the striker from French publication Telefoot (via Sky Sports) surrounding his playing time. Giroud came to Stamford Bridge in January 2018 from London rivals Arsenal. Since then, he has made 95 appearances for the Blues – largely off the bench – scoring 29 times. The Frenchman hit form at the right time last season, finding the net in eight of Chelsea’s last 12 league games as they snuck into a Champions League spot. Giroud celebrates a goal on the final day of last season, helping Chelsea secure a top 4 spot The striker hoped that this would be enough to secur...
Opinion: Man Utd linked with former PL star but transfer could create tactical imbalance
Opinion: Man Utd linked with former PL star but transfer could create tactical imbalance – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United have been linked with a move for the former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen. According to Corriere dello Sport (via Football Italia), Inter Milan are prepared to cut their losses on the midfielder after he failed to establish himself as a key player for the Italian side. The Serie A giants paid £17.5m for the playmaker in January but he has made just four starts for the club this season. It is evident that Antonio Conte does not see him as a key part of his plans. The Inter Milan manager seems keen on signing the Manchester United midfielder Fred and he could look to use Eriksen in a deal to lure the Manchester United ace to San Siro....
Report: Southampton keen on Man Utd defender loan ahead of January transfer window
Report: Southampton keen on Man Utd defender loan ahead of January transfer window – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Athletic, Southampton are keeping tabs on Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams ahead of the winter transfer window in January. The England youth international was open to joining the Saints on loan during the summer transfer window in order to play more regularly in 2020-21, but Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blocked the move. Williams was assured he was going to get much-needed minutes this term, but he is yet to play in the English Premier League so far and could be considering a temporary exit in January. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl will be keen to strengthen his options at the back to boost his side’s chances of fin...
Report: Leeds interested in 23-year-old keeper loan deal from PL rival in January
Report: Leeds interested in 23-year-old keeper loan deal from PL rival in January – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is looking to leave the club on loan in January, with Leeds and Brighton reportedly keen for his signature. The 23-year-old has struggled for regular game time at Old Trafford. He wants to move out and join a club where he can play regularly in a bid to boost his chances for a place in the England squad for the European Championships next summer. Current situation at United Henderson – who impressed heavily last season on loan at Sheffield United – is yet to feature in the Premier League this season with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer relying heavily on the first-choice David de Gea. While the England international (he r...
‘I would love to work with him’: Ancelotti responds to transfer rumours about ‘fantastic’ player
'I would love to work with him': Ancelotti responds to transfer rumours about 'fantastic' player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has showered heaps of praise on Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira, suggesting he is a ‘fantastic professional’. The 33-year-old midfielder worked with Ancelotti during their time at Real Madrid, and the pair seem to have a good relationship. Having played in Germany, Spain and Italy, Khedira now wants to ply trade in England and has expressed his desire to work under his previous managers like Jose Mourinho and Ancelotti. This is what he told Sky Germany earlier this week: “I really enjoyed working with Jose Mourinho but there are many coaches who I would like to work with. “I wou...
Eduardo Camavinga hints at summer exit, with major European clubs interested
Eduardo Camavinga hints at summer exit, with major European clubs interested – originally posted on Sportslens.com French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has dropped a hint about his future, implying that he may be moving on this summer. The 18-year-old has quickly become one of the hottest prospects in Europe. He has made 52 appearances for Rennes, as well as three for the French national team. Camavinga netted on his second appearance for Les Bleus in a 7-1 win over Ukraine, becoming the youngest player to score for France in over a century. His performances have garnered a lot of attention, with the likes of Manchester United, Paris Saint Germain, Juventus, AC Milan and Real Madrid all linked to the teenager. The 18-year-old is one of football’s rising stars And now the player ...
David Alaba the focus as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain look to bolster their defence
David Alaba the focus as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain look to bolster their defence – originally posted on Sportslens.com Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all set to battle it out for the signature of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba this summer. Alaba joined the Bavarians in 2008 and has since made 396 appearances for the club, scoring on 32 occasions. His time at the Allianz Arena has been incredibly successful, winning nine league titles, six DFB Pokals and two Champions League trophies, among others. Bayern completed the treble with a win over PSG in August However, the Austrian has refused to sign a new contract at the German giants, leaving him as a free agent next summer. This has put many top clubs on high alert, knowing that they could snag the 28-y...
Opinion: Signing 23 y/o Man Utd player on loan would be a smart move by Celtic in January
Opinion: Signing 23 y/o Man Utd player on loan would be a smart move by Celtic in January – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson could leave the club during the January transfer window on loan, and Celtic are being touted as a potential destination. After a strong loan spell at Sheffield United last season – where he kept 13 clean sheets in his debut Premier League campaign – he was retained by Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer for the 2020/21 campaign. Henderson’s situation at United Despite Chelsea showing interest with a £50m offer for Henderson during the summer, the 23-year-old committed his long-term future at United, penning a six-year deal. A lot was discussed and written about how Henderson outperformed David de Gea last seaso...
