Transfer News & Rumours
‘It just depends on him’: Luka Modric has his say on £22m Tottenham target’s future
Luka Modric has shed light on Gareth Bale’s situation, saying it is up to him to decide about his future. The Croatian was the team-mate of Bale at Tottenham Hotspur for four years and the pair have been together in Spain since the Welsh winger joined Madrid in 2013. Bale doesn’t feature in Zinedine Zidane’s first-team plans and Madrid will reportedly let him leave this summer. Modric has said that it is a difficult situation for Bale and the club. He feels that Bale needs to decide for himself what he wants to do next. He feels that Bale has a lot of football left in him and that he can still be a very important player for any club in the world. “For almost 12 years we are playing together and it’s a difficult situation for him and for the club,” Modric said to The Times. “Gareth needs to...
John Barnes doesn’t think player Tottenham Hotspur reportedly want would suit Jose Mourinho
John Barnes does not think that Gareth Bale would fit in at Tottenham Hotspur under head coach Jose Mourinho, but he thinks that the Real Madrid winger would be a good signing for Manchester United, as quoted on Bonus Code Bets. The former Liverpool star does not think that Manchester City will want to sign Bale despite him being best suited to play for Pep Guardiola’s side. Interestingly, Bale has been linked with a move back to Spurs, with Marca recently reporting that Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho would love to have the 31-year-old in his team. However, according to the report in the Spanish publication, the North London club cannot afford Bale due to his wages and Madrid also demanding a transfer fee. Barnes said on Bonus Code Bets: “Tottenham Hotspur is a club who he has played f...
Report: Villa look to strengthen their defence with Brescia Calcio duo
According to Corriere Della Sera (via Sports Witness), Aston Villa are interested in Brescia duo Jesse Joronen and Jhon Chancellor. Villa confirmed their second signing of the transfer window yesterday, with record-signing Ollie Watkins reunited with former boss Dean Smith. Watkins put pen to paper on a five-year deal after Villa agreed a fee with Brentford of £28m, potentially rising to £33m with add-ons. Just a few days earlier, Villa Park welcomed Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash for a fee of £16m, but Smith and Villa aren’t done yet, as their attentions turn overseas. Keeper Joronen (27) is well-known to Villa’s sporting director Johan Lang, and is considered one of the many success stories during Lange’s tenure at FC Copenhagen. The Finland international joined Cope...
John Barnes has shared his doubts over one Everton summer signing
John Barnes suggested on Bonus Code Bets that James Rodriguez could struggle for Everton in the Premier League. The former Liverpool star has spoken highly of James’s technical ability, but he is not convinced that the Colombia international can succeed in the top flight of English football, at least in his first season. Everton recently signed the 29-year-old – who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger – from Spanish and European giants Real Madrid. Banes said about James on Bonus Code Bets: “He is technically very good, but the physicality of the Premier League is a tough adjustment for attacking midfield players, it might be too much for him in his first season. “Players like himself, although tactically brilliant, lack in strength and physicality which may make t...
‘Please make it happen’ – Some Spurs fans want ‘African Haaland’ following reports
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with an interest in RB Salzburg striker Patson Daka, and landing another striker is pertinent as Harry Kane is the only natural striker in their squad at the moment. Spurs’ failure to sign one following the departure of Fernando Llorente last summer proved costly when the England international got injured in January, but if they will make a move for Daka this summer remains to be seen. The 21-year-old grabbed four goals last night as Salzburg strolled to a 10-0 comfortable victory against Bregenz in the Austrian Cup, and that came just days after he grabbed a brace in a 2-2 draw with Premier League defending champions Liverpool. Tottenham fans would love to see chairman Daniel Levy bring Daka to N 17, and here is how some of them have reacted to football....
Former Celtic manager gives verdict on player Steven Gerrard reportedly wants at Rangers
Former Celtic manager John Barnes has said on Bonus Code Bets that John Lundstram would be a very good signing for Steven Gerrard’s Glasgow Rangers. Barnes has raved about the attributes of reported Rangers target and Sheffield United midfielder Lundstram. According to The Star, Rangers want to sign the 26-year-old midfielder from Premier League club United in the summer transfer window. Former Celtic manager and ex-Liverpool star Barnes has spoken highly of the English midfielder, and believes that he would make Rangers stronger and enhance their chances of challenging their bitter Old Firm rivals for the Scottish Premiership title this season. Barnes said on Bonus Code Bets: “If Steven Gerrard was to get John Lundstram for a free transfer from Sheffield United, that would be gr...
Report: Everton make contact regarding 23-yr-old attacker, face competition from West Ham
Everton and West Ham are thought to be keen on the Gremio winger Pepe. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Wolves as well and it will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. The Brazilian side have just lost Everton Soares this summer and they might not be keen on selling another winger. It remains to be seen whether the Premier League trio can come forward with a convincing offer. Everton and West Ham have initiated contact with the Brazilian club regarding a potential transfer and Gremio are thought to be holding out for a fee of around €20-25m as per reports (h/t Sportwitness). Everton have signed James Rodriguez to improve their attacking unit but they need to add some pace and flair to the wide areas as well. The likes of Walcott are simply not good enough a...
Report: Aston Villa set to complete £20 million signing ‘in the next few days’
Aston Villa are looking to complete the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the coming days. According to the Telegraph, the player will join Aston Villa in a package worth around £20 million. The Argentine keeper has done well at Arsenal and he should prove to be a quality alternative to Tom Heaton. Heaton will be out with a knee injury until October an Aston Villa needed to sign a quality alternative this summer. The report adds that the 28-year-old goalkeeper will complete his Aston Villa move within ‘the next few days’. The report further claims that Aston Villa’s second offer of £15 million-plus add ons has been accepted in principle by Arsenal. Apparently the 28-year-old keeper is desperate to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if h...
Report: Everton make contact with PL giants regarding a move for 22-yr-old
Everton are looking to improve their defensive options before the transfer window closes. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Toffees have asked Chelsea about Fikayo Tomori. It will be interesting to see if they can convince Chelsea to sell/loan the player to them this summer. Tomori is a talented young player who needs to play more often and a loan deal could be ideal for him. Chelsea have signed Thiago Silva and Tomori has fallen further down the pecking order. Sending him out on loan would be a wise move from the Blues. The 22-year-old made just 15 Premier League appearances for Chelsea last season. Tomori could be a useful option for Everton and he will add some much needed defensive depth to the side. Working with a world-class manager like Carlo Ancelotti will help the young defender i...
Journalist confirms €25m Liverpool offer for 39-cap International, personal terms agreed
Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer. According to reports, the player has reached an agreement with the Premier League club but the rates are yet to agree on a fee with his club Bayern Munich. Thiago and #Liverpool have an agreement. #Bayern demand over 30m euros, while Liverpool’s current offer remains 25m. Imo, it would be great to see what the player could do under Jürgen Klopp. — Constantin Eckner (@cc_eckner) September 9, 2020 The German outfit are holding out for a fee of over €30 million but Jurgen Klopp’s side have offered €25 million. It will be interesting to see if the two sides can reach a compromise in the coming weeks. Thiago will be a free agent next summer and the German outfit must look to sell him now. The 39-cap Spanis...
Journalist confirms Aston Villa are keen on 29-yr-old Frenchman, talks ongoing
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for the French midfielder Clement Grenier. The 29 year old had an impressive season last year and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the Premier League. According to reports, the Premier League club are currently discussing a potential summer move with the midfielder and it will be interesting to see if they can agree on a few with his club in the coming weeks. Dit dans le #ManuTimeClément Grenier ( SRFC) s’éloigne de Valladolid.Discussion en cours avec Porto et Aston Villa.Fin de semaine dernière, Galatasaray l’a aussi approché et manifesté son intérêt. — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) September 9, 2020 Aston Villa need to add a bit of creativity to their midfield and the 29 year old could prove to be a quality ad...
Fabrizio Romano: Newcastle United’s £32 million bid for French midfielder rejected
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ligue 1 outfit Lille have turned down a £32 million bid from Newcastle United for the signature of French midfielder Boubakary Soumare. Lille have turned down a bid [€35m add ons includer] from Newcastle for the French midfielder Boubacary Soumaré. ⚪️⚫️ #NUFC #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 10, 2020 The Magpies’ £35 million bid for the midfielder was accepted by Lille in January, but Soumare wasn’t keen on moving to St. James’ Park and the deal fell through as a result. I’m fairly certain the midfielder Newcastle came close to signing was Lille’s Boboukary Soumaré. They had a bid of around £35m accepted, but the player chose not to come. Newcastle & Steve Bruce unwilling to confirm this m...
