Transfer News & Rumours

Antonio Conte in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur to become next manager

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in advanced talks with Antonio Conte about becoming their next manager.  It is said that the Londoners are ready to give him a £150 million transfer war chest to revive the fortunes of the club.  The Italian football expert had turned down the opportunity to take charge at Spurs in the summer as he wasn’t convinced by the ambitions of the club.  However, as per The Sun, the Lilywhites chairman Daniel Levy is now ready to offer him a lucrative contract worth £290k-a-week as well as heavy financial backing in the transfer market.  Conte has been without a job since he departed Serie A side Inter Milan at the end of the 2020-21 season.  The 52-year-old led the San Siro side to the league title last campaign for the first time in 11 yea...

Antonio Conte wants to sign two Serie A midfielders for Tottenham Hotspur

Antonio Conte is reportedly very close to being appointed as the next manager at Tottenham Hotspur.  It is said that the 52-year-old is already lining up a number of targets for Spurs in the January transfer window.  The Italian had previously rejected the important role in north London in the summer.  However, he is now set to succeed Nuno Espirito Santo at Spurs after assurances from Daniel Levy that he will receive heavy financial backing.  Conte has won five titles in his career so far, with four coming in Italy and the Premier League with Chelsea.  The 52-year-old is already plotting new signings for the Londoners in January.  As per SportMediaset, the Italian football expert is interested to sign Serie A midfielders Marcelo Brozovic and Franck Kessie.&nb...

Paulo Fonseca linked with Tottenham Hotspur as Nuno close to getting sacked

Nuno Espirito Santo is reportedly on the brink of getting sacked as manager of Tottenham Hotspur.  Spurs suffered a humiliating 3-0 loss against Manchester United on Saturday, which made it two consecutive league defeats for the Londoners.  They are currently eighth in the league standings, having lost five matches so far this campaign.  Several names have been linked with the Lilywhites to replace Nuno, including former Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte.  According to a report from the Mirror, Paulo Fonseca is also on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur.  Spurs had considered the Portuguese football expert for the position following the dismissal of Jose Mourinho, only to opt for his fellow countryman Nuno in the end.  Now the 48-year-old is back under consideration,...

PSG consider terminating Sergio Ramos’ contract

Sergio Ramos hasn’t made a single appearance for Paris Saint-Germain since he joined them on a free transfer in the summer.  Now his PSG career could come to an end before he has played a single game for the French giants.  The 35-year-old has been sidelined with a calf injury since May, having played his last match this year for Real Madrid in the Champions League match against Chelsea.  Now according to French outlet Le Parisien (via the Mirror),  PSG are thinking about rescinding the Spaniard’s deal at Parc des Princes.  The 35-year-old’s contract at the French club is set to expire in 2023, having penned a two-year deal in the summer.  Sergio Ramos is an academy product of Sevilla where he progressed through the youth ranks to earn his senior debut in 2004...

Tottenham Hotspur set to appoint Ryan Mason as interim boss

Tottenham Hotspur are set to dismiss Nuno Espirito Santo as manager, according to reports.  The 47-year-old was appointed as Spurs boss four months ago after he left his job at Wolves at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. However, as per Football Insider, the club chairman Daniel Levy has held discussions with the Portuguese football expert and he is now set to be sacked from his position.  It is said that Ryan Mason will be given interim charge and he is expected to be in that role until Christmas.  Mason was also handed the interim role for seven matches during the summer after Jose Mourinho was dismissed from the position.  Nuno Espirito Santo led Spurs to an impressive 2021-22 Premier League start. The Londoners won their first three matches of the campaign against Ma...

Tottenham Hotspur in talks with Antonio Conte to replace Nuno Espirito Santo

Tottenham Hotspur are set to sack Nuno Espirito Santo from his managerial position, according to reports.  The 47-year-old failed to deliver results at Spurs after being named their new manager in June.  The Londoners suffered a 3-0 loss against Manchester United on Saturday, with Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani, and Cristiano Ronaldo all earning their names on the scoresheet.  They have been dropped to the eighth position in the league standings following that humiliating defeat.  According to Football Insider, the Lilywhites are currently in discussions with Antonio Conte about replacing Nuno as their manager.  It is said that the Italian football expert is the top target of sporting director Fabio Paratici.  The Londoners were interested in securing his ser...

Liverpool want to sign exciting Leicester City winger

 Liverpool are interested to sign Harvey Barnes who is currently on the books of Leicester City, according to reports.  The Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be a huge admirer of the 23-year-old who made his England debut last year in October against Wales.   According to Fichajes, the Merseyside club will try to secure the signature of the exciting player ahead of the 2022-23 season.  They want to bring the talented winger to Anfield to replace Sadio Mane in the future.  The 23-year-old has been an important figure for Brendan Rodgers’ side this season. He has made 12 appearances across all competitions for the Foxes this campaign, scoring two goals and creating two assists in the process (stats from Transfermarkt).  His current contract at the King Powe...

Liverpool set deadline to conclude contract with Mohamed Salah

Liverpool owners have set a deadline to sort out a new deal for star footballer Mohamed Salah, according to reports. The 29-year-old has publicly expressed his desire to spend the rest of his career at Anfield.  However, it is said that he is demanding £500k-a-week to extend his stay in Merseyside.  According to a report from Football Insider, the club’s owners Fenway Sports Group want a deal in place before 1 January.  They believe that tying him down to a long term contract will be very difficult after that point.  The forward’s current contract at Liverpool is set to expire in the summer of 2023.  He has been earning rave reviews for his performances in the Premier League this season.  The 29-year-old recently grabbed a hat-trick at Manchester United to hel...

Barcelona give €105m forward deadline to decide future

The Barcelona hierarchy have given winger Ousmane Dembele a month to decide his future, according to Calciomercato.   This decision comes just a day after they sacked Ronald Koeman as the Dutch football expert failed to deliver results at Camp Nou.  The current head coach of Barca B Sergi Barjuan has been named as the interim manager while Xavi Hernandez is expected to be given the permanent role.  Dembele’s current contract at the Spanish side is set to expire in the summer.  It is said that the 24-year-old is demanding an increase in his salary from €12 million to €20m.    The talented forward could decide to leave the Catalans, with a move to England as a probable option.  He has been linked with Premier League outfits Manchester United and L...

Manchester United lose interest in Antonio Conte after realising huge costs

There has been a lot of speculation recently about the future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United.  The 48-year-old’s job at Old Trafford has been a hot subject of debate after last weekend’s embarrassing home defeat against Liverpool.  The Red Devils have dropped to seventh in the Premier League standings after failing to win in their last four matches.  They have been linked with several names to replace the Norwegian boss, including Antonio Conte.   However, as per a report from the Daily Star, United are now losing interest in the Italian football expert.  The Manchester side have reportedly realised that it would be hugely expensive to hire the services of the 52-year-old.  It is said that he would demand a lucrative £18m-a-season contract u...

Arsenal revive interest in Borussia Monchengladbach star

Arsenal are interested to sign Denis Zakaria who is currently on the books of Borussia Monchengladbach, according to reports.  The 24-year-old’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2021-22 season.  This means that the Swiss footballer could sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside Germany in January.  It is said that he is unlikely to extend his stay at Borussia Park, with the Bundesliga side facing the prospect of losing him for free in the summer. The Gunners were credited with an interest in the 24-year-old in the previous summer transfer window but he stayed put at Die Fohlen.  However, the Premier League outfit are ready to revive their interest in the talented midfielder.  According to reputed journalist Christian Falk (via Sport Witne...

Xavi Hernandez accepts offer to become next Barcelona manager

Barcelona have dismissed Ronald Koeman as head coach after he failed to deliver results at Camp Nou.  The Dutch football expert was sacked after the recent 1-0 defeat at Rayo Vallecano left the Catalans in the ninth spot in the league standings.   According to a report from the Guardian, the Spanish side have now made an offer to Xavi Hernandez and he has accepted to take charge of the club.  It is said that the 41-year-old agreed to take the job after discussions with Barca’s president Joan Laporta.  However, it is uncertain whether the former Spain international will be appointed before their upcoming match against Alaves.  The current head coach of Barcelona B Sergi Barjuan has been named as the interim manager and so he could be in the dugout for Saturday’...