Transfer News & Rumours
‘Total agreement reached’ – Fabrizio Romano confirms that winger ‘is set to join Leeds’
According to Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio, Feyenoord winger Crysencio Summerville is close to joining Leeds United this summer for around £1 million. The 18-year-old spent last season on loan at Eredivisie outfit ADO Den Haag, scoring two goals and registering three assists in 21 league games. Leeds are looking to make their academy one of the best in the country and have snapped up some quality youngsters this summer. Sam Greenwood, Charlie Allen, Cody Drameh, Joe Gelhardt and Dani van den Heuvel have all been signed in recent weeks, and Summerville could be linking up with Leeds youth team very soon. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the reports, reacting thus to it on Twitter: Crysencio Summerville is set to join Leeds from Feyenoord – as per @DiMarzio. Total agreem...
Transfer round-up: Striker prefers Manchester United move, Liverpool star pushing for exit
We are just three days away from the beginning of the new Premier League season, but clubs are still actively pursuing new players with the summer transfer window not closing until October 5. Earlier this week, Sheffield United confirmed the purchase of Derby County duo Jayden Bogle and Max Lowe while Ethan Ampadu joined them on a season-long loan from Chelsea. Chris Wilder’s side have now made their fourth signing of the week with Oliver Burke arriving from newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion. The Scotland international has joined the Blades in a swap deal with Callum Robinson moving in the opposite direction. Elsewhere, Aston Villa have made the headlines with the club-record purchase of Ollie Watkins from Brentford. The 24-year-old striker has been reunited with mana...
‘Yes, should happen’: Phil Hay has just delivered an exciting Leeds transfer update
Leeds United have made two signings already, but they are looking to make a few additions before the end of the transfer window. Sky Italia journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio, has claimed today that Leeds are close to securing their next signing in the form of Crysencio Summerville. The report added that the Feyenoord forward could arrive on Wednesday. And now, Phil Hay of The Athletic, arguably the most reliable journalist concerning Leeds United, has given credence to the rumour, saying the deal should go through. yes, should happen — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 9, 2020 Leeds have been heavily linked with a move for Udinese forward Rodrigo de Paul, but it seems the 18-year-old forward is heading towards Elland Road instead. It has been reported that Summerville is very close to ...
Report confirms Radrizzani’s approach for 26-yr-old, Leeds will have to pay €40m
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Argentine midfielder Rodrigo de Paul this summer. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), Udinese have turned down the first approach from Leeds United president Andrea Radrizzani. The Italian outfit will only sell the midfielder for a fee of around €40 million and it will be interesting to see if Leeds come back with an improved offer for the player. Marcelo Bielsa needs to add more creativity and depth to his midfield and De Paul could prove to be a quality signing for him. Leeds United have already improved their attack with the signing of Rodrigo from Valencia and De Paul could improve them massively in the midfield. The Whites have returned to the Premier League after 16 years and they will be looking to make their mark in the top fli...
Report shares which number Wilson will wear at NUFC as Joelinton keeps no. 9
According to Sky Sports’ Keith Downie, new Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson will wear the number 13 jersey for the St. James Park outfit this season, with Joelinton set to retain the number 9 jersey. Callum Wilson will wear no13 for Newcastle this season, with Joelinton keeping no9 🔲 #NUFC — Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) September 9, 2020 It was widely reported that the England international will wear the legendary number 9 jersey following his arrival from Bournemouth, but that is no longer the case as Newcastle aren’t keen to strip Joelinton of his jersey number. Japanese striker Yoshinori Muto was the Magpies’ former number 13, but he has been told to leave, and the latest decision appears to confirm that an exit is on the cards for him. The likes of Alan Shearer and Mic...
Agbonlahor sends 3-word message to player, wants him to join Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged Brentford star Ollie Watkins on Instagram to sign for his former club Aston Villa. According to BBC Sport, Vila have agreed on a transfer fee with Brentford over the signing of Watkins. It has been reported that the Villans will pay the Bees an initial transfer fee of £28 million to secure the services of the 24-year-old, who can play as a forward or as an attacking midfielder. Former Villa striker Agbonlahor has urged the ex-Exeter City star to sign the contract with the Villans. Would Ollie Watkins be a good signing for Aston Villa? Watkins is a brilliant player at Championship level and was a key figure in the team that reached the playoff final last season. Villa manager Dean Smith cannot just bank on Wesley scoring all the goals next season (who is in...
Report: After Ollie Watkins signing, Aston Villa could still move for another striker
Aston Villa could still make a move for Bournemouth striker Joshua King in the summer transfer window, according to The Times. It has been reported that Villa are on the verge of signing Ollie Watkins from Brentford. The Villans will pay Championship club Brentford an initial transfer fee of £28 million for the 24-year-old, who will begin a medical today, according to the report. The report has added that although Bournemouth striker King is not an immediate target for Villa, Dean Smith’s side could return for the 28-year-old Norway international striker later in the summer transfer window. Stats King made 24 starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Bournemouth last season, scoring six goals and providing four assists in the process, according to WhoScored. During th...
Report: Wolves looking to lure £18m-rated Frenchman away from La Liga giants
Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing the Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo this summer. The 20-year-old defender was on loan at Schalke last season and he managed to impress in the Bundesliga. The player has been linked with a permanent move away from the Spanish outfit and it will be interesting to see if Wolves manage to sign him this summer. The player is thought to be valued at €20 million (£18m) and a club with Wolves’ resources should be able to afford him. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), the young defender is not a key part of Ronald Koeman’s first-team plans next season and he will be allowed to leave if the asking price is met. There is no doubt that Wolves need to strengthen at the back this summer and Todibo could prove to be a useful option for them. Th...
Report confirms Everton have asked about 25-yr-old winger, Ancelotti knows him well
Everton are keen on improving their attacking options this summer and the Mexican winger Hirving Lozano has been linked with a move to Goodison Park. The Napoli winger hasn’t had the best of time in Italy and he has been linked with a move away for a while now. According to reports (h/t sportwitness), Everton have been in contact with the Italian club regarding Lozano but the Italian outfit are not keen on a sale this summer. It will be interesting to see if the Premier League outfit can convince Napoli to sell the Mexican winger in the coming weeks. Carlo Ancelotti has worked with the player during his time at Napoli and he could help the 25-year-old Mexican regain his form and confidence once again. Everton could use some pace and flair in the wide areas and Lozano could prove to be a ve...
Report: West Ham in touch with 24-cap Int’l, looking to bring him back to the PL
West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking options this summer and they have been in touch with the Napoli striker Fernando Llorente as per reports (h/t sportwitness). The highly experienced striker has played in England before with Swansea and Tottenham and he could prove to be a very handy option for David Moyes next season. Llorente could be a backup for Haller and he could make a big difference for the Hammers coming off the bench as a substitute. He would add experience and depth to the side. The 24-cap Spanish international will also add some tactical flexibility to the West Ham side. He is capable of holding the ball up and bringing others into play and his signing will allow West Ham to take a more direct approach if needed. Furthermore, Llorente is pretty good in the a...
Report: Wolves looking to sign 27-yr-old South American who would cost €30m
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been linked with a move for the Porto defender Alex Telles. The highly-rated left-back has been linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now and it will be interesting to see if he finally gets to complete the transfer this summer. Porto want to sign Ruben Vinagre & Wolves appear open to offers. Swap deal for Alex Telles has been reported in Portuguese press tonight with his agent already in UK. Difficult deal to do but Porto set to let him leave this summer (contact expires 2021). #WWFC — Ryan Taylor (@RyanTaylorSport) September 7, 2020 The Premier League side have lost Jonny to an injury and they need to bring in a quality left-back for the start of the new season. Telles could prove to be a quality addition to Nuno’s defence. The 27-year...
Fabrizio Romano delivers exciting update on Leeds’ latest bid for Gvardiol
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Leeds United have submitted a new bid for Dinamo Zagreb centre-back Josko Gvardiol. Leeds have submitted a new bid to sign Josko Gvardiol: €22m + 20% percentage on future sale. Dinamo Zagreb asked for €25m as price tag. Also RB Leipzig are in the race but made a lower bid [around €15m]. ⚪️ #LUFC #transfers @DiMarzio — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 8, 2020 Zagreb want at least £23 million for the teenage sensation, but Leeds’ latest offer is £20 million with a 20% sell-on on any future sale. The Elland Road outfit aren’t the only side linked with Gvardiol, with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig also keen. However, they have tabled just a £13.6 million bid for the Croatian youth international. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa ...
