Transfer News & Rumours

Report: Tottenham could swoop in for 22-yr-old West Ham target before 16th October

Swansea defender Joe Rodon remains a target for Premier League clubs West Ham and Tottenham. The domestic transfer window runs until the 16th of August and the two London clubs are looking to make the most of that opportunity. Both teams have been linked with a quite a few defenders this summer but they are yet to sign a quality centre back. Rodon is highly talented and he is one of the best players in the Championship. He could prove to be a superb long-term investment for either side. As per Wales Online, Tottenham could swoop in for the 22-year-old in the coming days. It will be interesting to see where Rodon ends up later this month. He is ready for a step up to the Premier League although he might need some time to develop into a starter for a club like Tottenham. Spurs lost Jan Verto...

Everton star claims playing alongside Ancelotti signing is a dream come true for him

Everton forward Richarlison has heaped praise on the Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez. The former Real Madrid player moved to Goodison Park this summer and he has been sensational for Everton so far. He has been one of the best players in the league and Richarlison claims that it is a dream come true for him to play alongside a player of Rodriguez’ calibre. He said to FIFA: “I’ve fulfilled so many dreams already that I’m so grateful for. Playing alongside James Rodriguez is another one. I dreamed of playing for the Seleção innumerable times since I was very little, and playing alongside Neymar, Coutinho, all the Seleção players is a big dream for me. Gabriel Jesus is another. We’re from the same age group and when I was in the youth national teams, he was already a star, already playin...

Report: Jack Wilshere in advanced talks with Rangers over move

According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, English midfielder Jack Wilshere is in advanced talks with Scottish Premiership giants Rangers over a move to Ibrox. Former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder Jack #Wilshere is in advanced talks with #Rangers. They can sign him as a free-agent. #transfers — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) October 7, 2020 The 28-year-old was released by West Ham United on summer transfer deadline day after cancelling the final months of the three-year £100,000-a-week contract he signed when he joined from Arsenal in the summer of 2018. Wilshere was limited to just 19 games across all competitions for the Hammers, and while injuries played a role in that, the former Arsenal star insists he has been fully fit over the last eight months and is ready to continue playing f...

Michaël Cuisance: OM’s Deadline Day Coup

Cuisance possesses a playstyle reminiscent of his former Spanish teammate Thiago. There is a large emphasis on progressive passes through or over top opposition back lines, and a sublime first touch and technique that allows him to run with the ball through opponent’s midfield with ease. Cuisance’s first thought is always to look for the ball forwards that will directly lead to a goal-scoring opportunity. He is capable of changing directions with the drop of a shoulder or picking out a run of a winger exploiting an opposition defender who has momentarily switched off. At 1.81m, Cuisance is a robust and agile player, who is able to hold his own defensively, however, this is still a facet of his game that needs to improve. He is also a threat in the final third, showcased in his long-range s...

West Ham and Manchester United biggest losers in 2020 Premier League transfer window

The Premier League transfer window for international deals concluded at 11 pm last night and a number of clubs were able to land their desired targets before the deadline. However, there was plenty of disappointment for some teams. A few failed to make any noticeable improvement to their squads while others had to settle for different signings than those initially desired. There is still a domestic transfer window open until October 16 whereby the top-flight clubs can trade players with EFL sides. Still, that may not entirely shrug off the disappointment of the supporters of some teams. Let’s have a look at the losers of the Premier League summer transfer window. West Ham United The Hammers experienced a difficult international transfer window and they ended up making just one new addition...

Chelsea and Everton biggest winners in 2020 Premier League transfer window

The Premier League transfer window for international deals closed at 11pm on Monday night and there was frantic activity with many clubs looking to strengthen their respective squads. Of course, there is a domestic-only window until October 16, but the Premier League sides can’t directly trade with each other. Instead, they are only permitted to buy, sell or loan players with EFL teams. There will be some more transfer business over the next 10 days, but the majority of the clubs participating in Europe may restrict from spending, given they need to register their squads for the group stage of the Champions League and Europa League competitions today. Let’s have a look at the winners of the Premier League summer transfer window. Chelsea: Chelsea were definitely the major movers in the inte...

Report: Club have agreed to sign Everton player on loan today

According to The Telegraph (Transfer Live blog, 3pm, October 5, 2020), Everton and Southampton have agreed over a loan move for Theo Walcott. It has been reported that Walcott will join Southampton on a season-long loan deal from Premier League rivals Everton on summer transfer deadline day. Theo Walcott Stats According to WhoScored, Walcott has played 12 minutes in the Premier League for Everton so far this season, while during the 2019-20 campaign, the former Arsenal forward made 17 starts and eight substitute appearances in the league, scoring two goals and providing three assists in the process. Back in 2018-19, Walcott made 24 starts and 13 substitute appearances in the league for the Toffees, scoring five goals and providing two assists in the process, according to WhoScored. Good mo...

Report: Club looking at Tottenham Hotspur man to replace Manchester United-bound player

According to The Guardian (Transfer Live blog, 3:37pm, October 5, 2020), FC Porto are interested in signing Danny Rose from Tottenham Hotspur on transfer deadline day. It has been reported that Porto are looking for a replacement for Alex Telles, who is on the verge of joining Manchester United. According to Sky Sports, Telles is undergoing a medical at United, and the left-back will join the Premier League club in a £15.4 million move today. Porto are looking for a replacement, and, according to The Guardian (Transfer Live blog, 3:37pm, October 5, 2020), they are looking at Rose. Leaving Tottenham Hotspur for FC Porto Rose spent the second half of last season on loan at Newcastle United, and it is clear that he does not feature in the plans of Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho. It w...

Wife of Everton summer target left fuming after move fell through

Eliana Guercio, the wife of Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero isn’t happy that the Red Devils stopped the Argentine from leaving Old Trafford yesterday. Everton were keen on bringing the 33-year-old to Goodison Park on loan yesterday as manager Carlo Ancelotti wants competition for Jordan Pickford. The Toffees made contact with Man Utd, but a deal couldn’t be reached as the Red Devils only wanted to sell Romero. 🔵 | We have completed the signing of goalkeeper Robin Olsen on a season-long loan from AS Roma. Welcome, Robin! #EFC — Everton (@Everton) October 5, 2020 Everton have since signed Swedish goalie Robin Olsen on a season-long loan from AS Roma, and Guercio isn’t happy. She took to Instagram to slam Man Utd thus: That wouldn’t have done Romero’s relationship with the ...

‘A phone call from Jose Mourinho’ – Leicester striker reveals Spurs boss wanted him

Leicester City striker Islam Slimani has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho was keen on signing him in January. The Algerian international was on loan at AS Monaco at the time and his form caught the attention of the Portuguese. Spurs were in dire need of a striker 10 months ago after Harry Kane sustained a long-term on New Year’s day against Southampton, but they ended the winter transfer window without signing one. It proved costly as they were knocked out of the League Cup and Champions League, but the enforced break afterwards came handy as the England international returned to help fire them to a top-eight finish, securing them Europa League football for 2020-21. Tottenham have since brought in a back-up striker Mourinho always desired in Carlos Vinicius, with th...

£68m EPL star reacts in seven words as Raphinha joins Leeds United

Leeds United have signed Brazilian forward Raphinha from Rennes on a four-year deal. 🙌 #LUFC are delighted to announce the signing of Brazilian winger Raphinha from @staderennais — Leeds United (@LUFC) October 5, 2020 The 23-year-old was announced by the Elland Road outfit last night, becoming the fourth player to join the senior team this summer after the signings of Rodrigo Moreno, Robin Koch and Diego Llorente. While he wasn’t known to many Leeds fans until a few days ago, Raphinha must be a special player for head coach Marcelo Bielsa to sanction his move. Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes knows the Brazilian from their days together in the Portuguese top-flight with Sporting Lisbon, and here is how the £68 million man has reacted as his former teammate joins Leeds: ...

Report: Hammers had agreed deal, England intl changed his mind 10 mins to deadline

According to The Sun, West Ham United and Chelsea had agreed to terms of a loan move for England international centre-back Fikayo Tomori last night, but he changed his mind 10 minutes to the transfer deadline. The London clubs agreed to a loan fee and the division of wages, and the deal was on the brink of going through. However, the 22-year-old decided against leaving Chelsea for West Ham on a temporary basis, and will now look to force his way into manager Frank Lampard’s plans. It dealt a huge blow on the Hammers transfer plans as it was too late to move for another centre-back in the EPL or outside of England by the time Tomori had a sudden change of heart. Manager David Moyes wants a centre-back, and West Ham have only been able to sign a right-back thus far this summer, bringing in V...