Transfer News & Rumours
Transfer round-up: Aston Villa finalise third signing, Tottenham interested in 25-goal striker
We are approaching the conclusion of the seventh week of the Premier League summer transfer window and clubs are still actively on the hunt for new players to bolster their respective squads. There has not been any major transfer activity over the past few days, but Aston Villa appear to have finalised the signing of Emiliano Martinez from Arsenal, as per the reliable Fabrizio Romano. The Argentine goalkeeper will become their third major signing of the current transfer window following the arrivals of Matty Cash and Ollie Watkins from Nottingham Forest and Brentford respectively. Let’s have a look at the top transfer rumours today. Top Transfer Rumours: Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho is keen on landing a new striker and the club are said to hold a long-term interest in Southamp...
Report: West Bromwich Albion eye Liverpool player
West Bromwich Albion are interested in signing Rhian Brewster from Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that West Brom – who will play in the Premier League this season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – are among 10 clubs who are looking to sign Brewster from Liverpool. Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United are also interested in the 20-year-old, who will cost over £20 million plus add-ons if the Reds decide to sell, according to the report. Would Rhian Brewster be a good signing for West Bromwich Albion? Brewster spent the second half of last season on loan at Swansea City from Liverpool, and he did quite well for the Swans. According to WhoScored, the 20-year-old striker scored 11 goals in 22 Champio...
Report: £8m player will hold talks with Sheffield Wednesday tomorrow
West Bromwich Albion striker Kenneth Zohore will hold talks with Sheffield Wednesday over a potential transfer this summer, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that the striker will hold talks with Wednesday on Monday over a loan move. West Brom manager Slaven Bilic is prepared to let the 26-year-old striker leave, with the Baggies having paid Cardiff City £8 million to sign him in the summer of 2019, according to the report. Although the Danish striker has clubs from Italy and Turkey, he is open to working with manager Garry Monk at Wednesday if terms can be agreed. West Bromwich Albion spell Zohore joined West Brom from Cardiff in the summer of 2019 and was expected to be a big success at The Hawthorns. However, the Dane failed to make a huge impact at the Baggies, who won ...
Journalist claims Leeds United to send 20-year-old out on loan this week
Jordan Stevens will join Swindon Town on loan from Leeds United this week, according to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon. Well-known and well-respected journalist Nixon has claimed on Twitter that Leeds will clear Stevens to move to Swindon on loan this week. Leeds. To clear Jordan Stevens for exit to Swindon on loan his week. Also due to decide on Robbie Gotts. Hull now back in as well as Huddersfield. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) September 13, 2020 Leeds United spell Stevens has been on the books of Leeds since February 2018 when he joined from Forest Green Rovers. The 20-year-old is a very talented and versatile player who can operate as a central midfielder or as a winger. The English youngster has been mainly part of the Leeds’s Under-23 side, but he has also played a handful of games ...
Report: PL rival to make bid for stocky and quick Tottenham Hotspur target
Burnley are planning to make a bid for Tottenham Hotspur target Robin Quaison, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that Tottenham are among the clubs interested in signing Quaison from Mainz in the summer transfer window. However, according to the report, it is Spurs’ Premier League rivals Burnley who are making an offer for the attacking midfielder. Described as ‘Stocky and quick’ in the report, it has been claimed that the Clarets will make an offer of £8 million for the 26-year-old. However, the Sweden international – who can also play as a forward or as a winger – has a buyout clause of £14 million, according to the report. Good signing for Tottenham Hotspur or Burnley? Quaison has at Mainz since 2017, and has developed and progressed well at the German club. According to...
Report: £40m Spurs target wants Liverpool move, talks held over terms already
Liverpool started their 2020-21 Premier League campaign with a thrilling 4-3 win against Leeds United on Saturday at Anfield. The Reds are still a very strong side despite being largely inactive in the transfer market, but Jurgen Klopp probably feels the need now to make necessary incursions to add depth and quality to the side. However, the Reds may look to offload some of their players to fund moves for any potential arrival. And Klopp may need to make ruthless transfer calls. According to reports from The Sun (printed edition, 13/09/2020), Liverpool are keen to sign Ismaila Sarr from Watford this summer. The 22-year-old wants to join Liverpool and the player’s advisors have already met with Anfield chiefs to discuss terms. The Evening Standard reported last month that the Horn...
Report: Leeds and Villa target close to joining PL rival club
Leeds United and Aston Villa could miss out on Chelsea youngster Conor Gallagher, as he is reportedly close to joining West Bromwich Albion instead. According to reports from the Sunday Mirror (printed edition, 13/09/2020), Gallagher is close to joining West Brom on loan, with the player keen to play under Slaven Bilic in the Premier League. A host of clubs including Leeds, West Ham, Aston Villa, and Newcastle have registered interest in signing the 20-year-old who impressed heavily on loan at Swansea last season from Chelsea. Crystal Palace were initially leading the race for his signature, but the Eagles cannot sign him now after they signed Michy Batshuayi on loan from Chelsea. The England U-21 international joined Chelsea’s academy at the age of eight, but he is yet to make a first-tea...
The Athletic journo shares what he’s heard about Arsenal’s reported bids for Celtic striker
According to The Sun’s former chief football writer and Transfer Window podcast’s Ian McGarry, Arsenal have had a £15 million bid knocked back by Celtic for French striker Odsonne Edouard. The Gunners want to strengthen their attack in order to push for a top-four finish this term, and they are keen on the Hoops star who bagged 28 goals across all competitions last term. Celtic boss Neil Lennon wants to hold on to Edouard, though, but Arsenal’s offer has since been increased to £20 million with add-ons up to the value of another £2.5 million, according to McGarry. However, The Athletic’s Celtic reporter Kieran Devlin has claimed that Arsenal haven’t placed any bids for the 22-year-old. Been told that Arsenal haven’t placed any bids for Odsonne Edouard. — Kieran Devlin (@NoNotThatDevl...
Transfer round-up: Antonio Conte wants Chelsea star, Tottenham Hotspur fail with striker bid
The 2020/21 Premier League season officially started earlier this afternoon and the likes of Arsenal and Crystal Palace have already registered three points on the board. A number of other clubs will be aiming to start off on a winning note, but side by side, the transfer window remains active and there should be plenty more signings to come in the next few weeks. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Stories: Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte has identified Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso as his preferred target to strengthen the left wing-back department. However, any move could be dependent on the departure of Dalbert, who has returned to the club after a season-long loan at Fiorentina (Sky Sport Italy). Tottenham Hotspur recently made a formal approach to sign ...
Report: Leeds United and Arsenal want 21-year-old French winger
According to L’Equipe, Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal are interested in signing Mounir Chouiar from Dijon in the summer transfer window. The report in the French publication has claimed Dijon will ask between €15 million (£13.89 million) and €20 million (£18.52 million) as transfer fee for the 21-year-old winger. It has been added that the French youngster will be left out of Dijon’s Ligue 1 match against Brest on Sunday. Dijon spell According to L’Equipe, Chouiar joined Dijon from Brest in the summer of 2019 for a transfer fee of €10 million (£9.26 million). The youngster made 18 starts and two substitute appearances in Ligue 1 for Dijon last season, scoring four goals in the process, according to WhoScored. The winger has played twice in the league for his French club ...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur want striker who scored 17 league goals last season
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Paulinho from Braga in the summer transfer window, according to 90min. It has been reported that Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho wants to sign a striker to ease the goalscoring burden of star man Harry Kane. Spurs have identified Paulinho as a potential target, according to the report, which has added that the 27-year-old will be available for less than £30 million. Stats Paulinho has been at Braga since 2017 and has established himself as an important player for the Portuguese club. According to WhoScored, the 27-year-old scored 17 goals and provided one assist in 29 league games for Braga last season. The striker also made seven starts and one substitute appearance in the Europa League for the Portuguese club in 2019-20, scoring four goals i...
£12m player report implied Celtic are targeting wants to join Rangers
According to Herald and Times Sport, Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy is interested in a move to Rangers this summer. The Ibrox outfit are keen to secure the services of the Magpies forward on loan, but head coach Steve Bruce wants him to remain at St. James’ Park and fight for his playing chances having been impressed with him during pre-season. Murphy also appears to be on the radar of Rangers Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic. According to Yorkshire Live, the 25-year-old is being tracked by a number of Championship clubs and teams north of the border, and while any names weren’t mentioned, the Old Firm duo are clearly the only Scottish clubs able to attract a player of Murphy’s calibre and pay his wages. He spent last season on loan at English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday,...
