Transfer News & Rumours
Phil Hay delivers an update on Leeds United’s pursuit of Rodrigo De Paul
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul this summer. Apparently, Udinese value the player at around £35.7 million and the newly promoted Premier League side are hoping to sign him for a lot less. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can agree on a compromise in the coming weeks. According to the reliable Phil Hay, the transfer is unlikely to happen unless something changes significantly. Leeds United are keen on bringing in a player capable of operating as the number eight as well as the number ten role. De Paul is someone who fits the profile and therefore the Premier League club are looking at him. He could add creativity, flair and goals to Bielsa’s side if the transfer goes through. The 26-year-old bagged seven goals and seven ...
Report: Striker’s agent will hold meeting with Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur in London tomorrow
Arkadiusz Milik’s agent will hold a meeting with Tottenham Hotspur in London tomorrow, according to Calciomercato.it. It has been reported that the Poland international striker’s proposed move to AS Roma from Napoli has fallen through. Tottenham are interested in signing the 26-year-old this summer, and the former Ajax star’s agent will hold talks with the Premier League club in London tomorrow, according to the report in the Italian news outlet. Stats According to WhoScored, Milik made 19 starts and seven substitute appearances in Serie A for Napoli last season, scoring 11 goals in the process. The striker also scored three goals in five Champions League matches for the Italian club in 2019-20, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 season, the Poland international made 27 starts and ...
‘I’ve been told by sources’ – Club legend hints Celtic could move for Leeds United player
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing the Leeds United defender Barry Douglas this summer. According to Celtic legend Frank McAvennie, the Scottish champions are keen on signing the 31-year-old before the transfer window closes. McAvennie said to Football Insider: “I’ve been told by sources about the boy at Leeds, Barry Douglas. Maybe something is happening with that in the background, I do not know. I do not know what the situation is but I have heard that he is a really good player.” Douglas is in the final nine months of his contract and Leeds could look to cash in on him this summer. He’s not at the club and therefore the chance to join Celtic could be tempting for him. The Hoops need to bring in a quality left-back and the 31-year-old should prove to be a useful o...
Report: Player Marcelo Bielsa admires will not join Leeds United
Manchester United winger Daniel James will not join Leeds United in the summer transfer window, according to The Manchester Evening News. It has been reported that Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa is ‘a huge admirer’ of James, but the winger will stay at United, as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considers him part of his plan for the 2020-21 campaign. The Daily Star had earlier reported that Leeds are planning to make a loan move for the 22-year-old winger if United consider him surplus to requirements this season, as covered by Sportslens here. Stats from last season According to WhoScored, James made 26 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Premier League for United last season, and he scored three goals and provided six assists, with the winger having joined the Red Devi...
Report: Leeds United interested in 26-year-old Serie A striker
According to a report in NapoliMagazine, Leeds United are competing with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. NapoliMagazine has relayed comments from journalist Diego De Luca on Radio Kiss Kiss that Tottenham, Newcastle, Fulham and Leeds all are interested in signing the Poland international striker from Napoli in the summer transfer window. Stats According to WhoScored, Milik made 19 starts and seven substitute appearances in Serie A for Napoli last season, scoring 11 goals in the process. The 26-year-old striker also scored three goals in five Champions League matches for the Italian club in 2019-20, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 season, the Poland international made 27 starts and eight substitute appearances in the league for Napoli, s...
Report: Leeds are now ‘ready to move’ for £15m PL winger…Bielsa remains a huge admirer
Leeds United are reportedly ready to make a move for Daniel James in the summer transfer window, but there are a lot of ifs and buts involved in this. According to reports from The Athletic, the Whites are ‘ready to move’ for James but only if Manchester United make him available. Phil Hay of the Athletic has clarified the situation on Twitter as well. they’re more than ready to move on James but they need Man Utd to make him available first. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 22, 2020 would be up for discussion. If it was a loan, Man Utd would probably want an obligation. Leeds still have one more domestic loan to use. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 22, 2020 However, according to Machester Evening News, sources close to the player are skeptical about the move. They expect the winger to re...
Report: Several PL clubs now want £25m Spurs player after being left out of matchday squad
Several Premier League and European clubs are trying to sign Ryan Sessegnon from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window, according to Football London. Spurs have reportedly decided to send the 20-year-old out on loan this summer to continue his development, and the news has generated a lot of attention among clubs in the UK and in Europe. The 20-year-old joined Spurs in 2019 from Fulham for a reported fee of £25m. The versatile left-winger, who can also play as a left-back, has managed 12 appearances for the north London club in all competitions last season. Sessegnon wasn’t included in the squad at St Mary’s in the 5-2 victory against Southampton. Several clubs have enquired about the youngster, and Spurs are ready to let him go out on loan. At left back, the youngster ...
Report: Club want to sign Everton man to replace player who joined Tottenham Hotspur
Southampton are interested in signing Tom Davies from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window, according to talkSPORT. It has been reported that the Saints are in talks with the Toffees over the transfer of the midfielder. The report has claimed that Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl sees Davies as a replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who joined Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer. Hasenhuttl wants to sign the 22-year-old central midfielder on a season-long loan deal, according to the report. Should Tom Davies leave Everton for Southampton? Davies has done well for Everton over the years and is progressing well, but there is intense competition for places in midfield this season. Allan has joined from Napoli, while Abdoulaye Doucoure has moved from Watford, and...
Report: Fulham make approach to sign 25-yr-old PL player who is available on a bargain
Fulham are interested in signing the Leicester City midfielder Daniel Amartey. According to Football Insider, the London club have now made an approach to sign the 25-year-old who has fallen down the pecking order at the King Power Stadium. He will have to leave the club if he wants to play regularly. Apparently, the Foxes are willing to sell the midfielder for a fee of around £5 million this summer and it will be interesting to see if Fulham are willing to pay the asking price for the Ghana midfielder. Amartey is a versatile player who can play as a defensive midfielder or as a defender. He could prove to be a really useful addition to Scott Parker’s squad. His versatility will be an added bonus for the Londoners. The player has just two years left on his contract and it is no surprise th...
Report: Leeds in advanced talks to sign Spain international, deal close
According to Sky Sports’ Chief Reporter Bryan Swanson, Leeds United are in advanced talks with La Liga outfit Real Sociedad over a move for defender Diego Llorente. LATEST: Leeds in advanced talks with Real Sociedad over defender Diego Llorente. Deal close. #LUFC #TransferShow #SSN — Bryan Swanson (@skysports_bryan) September 22, 2020 A deal is said to be close, and the Spain international could be moving to Elland Road in the coming days. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to strengthen his defence in order to adequately get ready for the challenge ahead as he prepares his side for life back in the Premier League. The Whites have shipped seven goals in just two league games, and they need to improve at the back if they want to impress this term. Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig have pipped...
‘Bielsa would make him a top player’ – Some Leeds fans react to links with 22-yr-old attacker
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Daniel James from Manchester United. The talented young winger was linked with a move to Elland Road before he joined the Premier League giants last summer. It will be interesting to see if the Whites can sign the 22-year-old in the coming weeks. James has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and he needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. A move to Leeds United could be ideal for the Manchester United player right now. He is likely to get more first-team chances at Leeds United and Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop as a player. James picked up four goals and seven assists for Manchester United last year. James will add pace and unpredictability to the Leeds United attack if he joins them. Furthermore, he played on both...
Report: Leeds & NUFC plotting move for Euro 2016 winner, Moyes also keen
According to Portuguese newspaper O Jogo, Leeds United, Newcastle United and West Ham United are all interested in bringing back Inter Milan attacking midfielder Joao Mario to the English Premier League this summer. The Portugal international is not in the plans of manager Antonio Conte and the Serie A giants are ready to sell him for around £12 million. Mario spent last term on loan at Lokomotiv Moscow, scoring once and assisting five more in 18 games, and he was with the Hammers during the second-half of 2017-18, getting two goals and one assist in 14 games to help guide David Moyes’ side to safety. While a reunion could be on the cards, Leeds look like a more attractive option at the moment given their impressive start to the Premier League campaign and exciting style of play. The Ellan...
