Transfer News & Rumours
Frank Lampard favourite to become next manager at Norwich City
Norwich City are getting closer to appointing Frank Lampard as their next manager. According to the Guardian, the 43-year-old is a top candidate for the job at Carrow Road and was interviewed on Thursday. The former England international has been without a job since he was sacked by Chelsea last January. The English boss began his coaching career at Derby County in 2018. He led the Championship side to the play-offs final in 2019 but ultimately missed out on promotion after their defeat to Aston Villa. Lampard was named as the manager of Chelsea in the summer of 2019. He did well in his first season at Stamford Bridge and secured a fourth spot in the Premier League for the Blues. However, he failed to deliver results the following season despite the club’s hea...
Arsenal plotting move for highly-rated Serie A forward
Arsenal are interested in signing Domenico Berardi who is currently on the books of Sassuolo, according to reports. The 27-year-old has been earning rave reviews for his performances in Serie A this season. He missed the first two matches of the current campaign due to injury but then started all the subsequent matches for the Italian outfit. So far, he has clocked up ten Serie A matches, scoring five goals and creating three assists in the process (stats from Transfermarkt). According to reputed journalist Nicolo Schira, Arsenal are plotting a move for the Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi. However, they are expected to face competition for the 27-year-old’s signature as Fiorentina are also keen on him. Berardi is a highly talented player who can be ...
Antonio Conte wants Tottenham Hotspur to sign Ajax star
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Andre Onana who is currently on the books of Ajax, according to reports. The Londoners’ current first-choice goalkeeper is Hugo Lloris who has been at Spurs since 2012. The 34-year-old has started all 11 Premier League matches so far this season, with four clean sheets to his name. However, his contract at the club will expire at the end of the season and he is yet to agree new terms. The French footballer hasn’t ruled out penning a new deal but he also doesn’t want to stay just to become a benchwarmer. According to 90MIN, Spurs new boss Antonio Conte wants to sign a new goalkeeper and he has long been an admirer of Andre Onana. However, the Lilywhites could face some competition for the signature of the Camero...
Steven Gerrard is Aston Villa’s first choice to become new manager
Aston Villa are currently without a manager after they sacked Dean Smith from his position last week. Smith was dismissed last Sunday after the Lions’ 1-0 defeat against Southampton. That was their fifth consecutive Premier League defeat under the English boss, which left them just two points above the relegation zone. The Birmingham based side lost Jack Grealish to Manchester City in the summer but they also managed to bring in Emi Buendia, Leon Bailey and Danny Ings. They made a good start to the 2021-22 season, claiming victories over Everton and Manchester United. But following their win at Old Trafford, their form dropped off dramatically as the Lions lost all their subsequent five matches in the top-flight. Smith was relieved of his duties at Villa...
Newcastle Transfer News: Kieran Trippier a January target for Eddie Howe
Newcastle United have appointed Eddie Howe as their new manager and the Magpies are now looking to strengthen their squad when the transfer window reopens in January. The Premier League side are currently 19th in the league table and they will be desperate to beat the drop this season. Howe will be expected to transform Newcastle’s fortunes in the coming weeks but the 43-year-old will need help from the club hierarchy. The squad is in desperate need of reinforcements. Newcastle must look to improve their squad during the January transfer window and Howe is apparently looking to sign the England international defender Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid. The 31-year-old right-back was linked with a move to the Premier League during the summer transfer window with Manchester United ti...
Liverpool Transfer News: Jarrod Bowen on Jurgen Klopp’s radar
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the West Ham United winger Jarrod Bowen. According to a report from the Mirror, the Reds are keen on signing the 24-year-old but they are unlikely to make a move during the January transfer window. The winger was linked with a move to Anfield during the summer transfer window as well and Jurgen Klopp has recently admitted his admiration for the former Hull City winger. The German recently said: “I like Bowen a lot. He made his way up from Hull and took not too long to show exactly what kind of player he can be in the Premier League. He made big steps.” Bowen has certainly developed into one of the most efficient attackers in the Premier League since his move from Hull and he put on a splendid performance against Liverpool on Sunday. The West Ham w...
Manchester United Transfer News: Jules Kounde linked with a January move
Sevilla defender Jules Kounde was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea during the summer transfer window but the Spanish outfit refused to sell the player in the end. According to AS, Manchester United could now make a move for the talented young Frenchman. Kounde is undoubtedly one of the most talented young defenders around Europe right now and the 22-year-old could prove to be a sensational addition for the Red Devils. Manchester United already signed her Raphael Varane earlier on this season to improve their back four and the arrival of Kounde will improve them further. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to find upgrades on the likes of Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof. Furthermore, Harry Maguire has not been at his best this season either. Kounde would be an upgrade on all three players. ...
Newcastle United Transfers: Three players Eddie Howe must sign in January
Manchester United appointed Eddie Howe as their manager last week and the 43-year-old will be expected to turn things around at St James’ Park over the next few weeks. The Magpies are currently in the relegation zone and they will need to improve massively in order to stay in the Premier League next season. Howe did an impressive job with Bournemouth in the Premier League but he will need the backing of the owners in the transfer market in order to transform the side. Newcastle are in desperate need of reinforcements right now. The squad is lacking in depth and quality especially in the defence and midfield. Howe must look to bring in a top-class centre back when the transfer window re-opens and a goalscoring midfielder should be a top priority as well. Here a...
Italian giants eyeing a move for Manchester United star
Juventus are interested to sign Anthony Martial who is currently on the books of Manchester United, according to reports. The 25-year-old arrived at United in the summer of 2015 from AS Monaco in a deal worth around £36 million. Since his arrival at Old Trafford, he has clocked up 265 appearances across all competitions, scoring 79 goals and creating 50 assists in the process (stats from Transfermarkt). According to Calciomercato, the Italian giants are keen to sign a new striker in the January transfer window. It is said that their primary target is Fiorentina’s Dusan Vlahovic who has been earning rave reviews for his performances in Serie A. However, the Old Lady have also identified other targets in case they fail to secure a deal for the Serbian, inc...
Aston Villa set to hold talks with John Terry to replace Dean Smith
Aston Villa are set to hold talks with John Terry about becoming their new manager after they sacked Dean Smith last week, according to reports. The former Chelsea star worked under Smith as an assistant head coach until July 2021 when he departed Villa Park. However, as per Football Insider, the 40-year-old could return to the Lions as they are set to hold discussions with him over the coming days. Terry is said to have strong links with the club’s chief executive Christian Purslow who has been associated with Villa since August 2018. The Birmingham based club have also been linked with other candidates, including Steven Gerrard and Roberto Martinez. Martinez is currently serving as the manager of Belgium, having joined them in August 2016. The Spanish ...
Next Aston Villa manager: Roberto Martinez and Steven Gerrard linked
Aston Villa have recently sacked Dean Smith after a series of poor performances in the Premier League and the Premier League club are now looking to bring in a replacement soon. According to Rob Dorsett from Sky Sports, Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard are on the shortlist to replace Smith. – Roberto Martinez and Steven Gerrard on #avfc shortlist of poss candidates to replace Dean Smith– Villa expected to speak to at least 5 or 6 managers (or their reps) as they narrow down their search– Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand an outside chance, but one Villa will speak to — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) November 8, 2021 Smith helped Aston Villa to an 11th placed finish last season and the Premier League club strengthened their squad heavily during the ...
Arsene Wenger reveals he was offered the Manchester United job
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has now revealed that he was offered the chance to manage Manchester United. Wenger left Arsenal in 2018 having spent 22 years in charge of the Gunners. However, the French manager believes that he should have left the London club earlier than he did and staying on was a mistake that he regrets. Wenger admitted that he was emotionally invested and therefore he turned down several opportunities to manage other top teams. Apparently, Wenger was offered the French national team job along with prestigious managerial roles at Real Madrid, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. Wenger has also reflected on the internal tensions inside the Arsenal board from 2007 and how the Gunners never really managed to return to the top of English football ev...
