Transfer News & Rumours
Report: Wolves in talks with Jorge Mendes, could sign 29-yr-old in a few weeks
Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam has been linked with a move to the Premier League this summer. As per reports from Italy (h/t sportwitness), his agent Jorge Mendes is currently talking to Wolves and the transfer could be completed in the next few weeks. Ghoulam has fallen down the pecking order at Napoli and he needs to leave the club in order to play every week. A move to Wolves could be ideal for the 29-year-old right now. Wolves have a great rapport with Jorge Mendes and it could help them finalise the transfer soon. Ghoulam will add quality to Nuno’s backline. The Molineux outfit sold Matt Doherty to Tottenham earlier and although Ghoulam is not his direct replacement, the Napoli defender will add some much-needed depth to the side. Furthermore, Jonny picked up a serious injury in the r...
Report: England international wants to join Newcastle ahead of West Ham & Mourinho’s side
According to Sportsmail, Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson wants to join Newcastle United this summer ahead of other suitors. The Sun recently reported that West Ham United are leading the chase to sign the 28-year-old in an £18 million swoop, with sources close to him saying he is leaning towards a switch to the Hammers. However, it appears that Wilson wants a move to St. James’ Park instead and is waiting for Bournemouth and Newcastle to agree a deal on a proposed move. The relegated Cherries are still waiting for an official approach from the Magpies, but expect that an offer is incoming and hopeful of movement in the next 48 hours. Moyes is keen on Wilson who has proven his quality in the Premier League, but from the look of things, the West Ham boss may have to look elsewhere for the ...
Report: Leeds United have made bid for Rangers defender, get response
According to Sportske Novosti, Leeds United have had a bid for Rangers left-back Borna Barisic turned down. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa reportedly wants to sign Barisic, and the promoted Premier League club made a bid of €9 million (£6.23m) for the Croatia international left-back. Rangers turned down the English club’s offer for the 27-year-old, according to the report, although it is not clear exactly when Leeds made the bid. It could have been last month. On August 6, Football Insider reported that Leeds were planning to make a move for Barisic, with Bielsa looking for a new left-back this summer. Easy decision for Rangers Barisic is one of the best left-backs in the Scottish Premiership and is a key figure for Rangers. The left-back has had injury problems and a dip in form during h...
Report: West Ham and Newcastle keen on 27-yr-old, will have to pay around €15m
Sampdoria defender Omar Colley has been linked with a move to England this summer. As per reports (h/t sportwitness), the 27-year-old is thought to be on Southampton, Newcastle and West Ham’s radar. It is believed that the player is willing to move if he can make a step up in terms of quality. Both West Ham and Newcastle could prove to be ideal destinations for the defender. Colley has done well in the Serie A and a move to the Premier League would give him the opportunity to showcase his talent on a bigger platform. The player is valued at €15m and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Newcastle or West Ham come forward with an offer in the coming weeks. Both clubs could use some defensive depth and Colley wouldn’t be a bad option. Moyes needs to bring in a quality partner fo...
‘Tell Lenny I want to come back!’ – Ex-Celtic star sends message to Hoops boss
Former Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal has admitted that he would relish the chance to return to Parkhead this summer and help Neil Lennon’s side land a 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership league title. The Israeli international spent four seasons with the Hoops after arriving from Maccabi Haifa in the summer of 2010, making 132 appearances before leaving for Brighton & Hove Albion. Kayal won four Scottish Premiership titles and two Scottish Cups with Celtic, and he dreams of winning more silverware with Lennon. “Tell Lenny I want to come back! At the moment, I have some interest, but I need to wait as clubs are waiting,” the 32-year-old free agent told the Daily Record. “I would like a big challenge and I am open to everything. I know Celtic have many midfielders and have just signed ...
Report: Celtic-linked winger has told Bruce he wants Newcastle move
According to the Daily Telegraph, former Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser has told Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce that he wants a move to St. James Park this summer. However, the Scotland international is yet to sign the contract that has been offered to him by the Magpies, and he is waiting to see if other suitors can match their offer. Fraser has also been linked to Celtic and Arsenal, but the free agent could prefer to join Newcastle as that would take him closer to his family in Scotland. The Toons actually believe they have agreed personal terms with Fraser, but they are waiting for him to confirm that he wants the move. Bruce wants to get his signings this summer quickly through the door in preparations for the Premier League opener against West Ham United, and Newcastle could...
Report: Celtic want £30k-a-wk winger who was close to joining them in January
According to Sports World Ghana, Celtic have contacted Newcastle United about the availability of attacking midfielder Christian Atsu this summer. The Ghana international has just a year left on his current deal at St. James’ Park, and is expected to be sold before he becomes a free agent. Celtic manager Neil Lennon thought Atsu was close to joining the Hoops on loan last January, but the 28-year-old rejected the move in the last minute of the window, choosing to remain at SJP and fight for playing chances. He played 19 times across all competitions last term but he is way down the pecking order in the selection of head coach Steve Bruce. Atsu currently earns £30,000 at Newcastle and Celtic shouldn’t have a problem meeting his demands. A loan move with an option to make permanent could wor...
Report: Aston Villa make approach to sign 28-yr-old ace linked with Newcastle
Aston Villa have made an approach to sign the Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson this summer. Dean Smith needs to add more depth to his attacking positions before the new season begins and Wilson should prove to be a superb signing for Aston Villa. The 28 year old is expected to leave Bournemouth following relegation and he is thought to be a target for quite a few Premier League clubs. According to Rob Dorsett from Sky Sports, Newcastle United are interested in the player as well. They could offer a swap deal to sign the striker. #avfc have made an approach to #Bournemouth for Callum Wilson, but they will face competition from #nufc– who are prepared to make a cash + player offer, with Matt Ritchie in the bundle. — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) September 1, 2020 It will be interesting to se...
Report: Villa set to beat Fulham to signature of £22m hitman after development
According to The Sun, Aston Villa are set to sign £22 million-rated Brentford striker Ollie Watkins after the London side brought in Ivan Toney from League One side Peterborough as a replacement, beating Fulham and Sheffield United to his signature. The Bees failed to secure Premier League promotion after losing the final of the Championship play-offs to Scott Parker’s side, but they are aware that Watkins wants to play in the top-flight and are now ready to cash in on him. The 24-year-old ended last term with 26 league goals and will now look to prove himself in the big time. The Brentford star isn’t short of suitors in the EPL, but Villa have blown Fulham out of the water in the race for his signature by offering him a mouthwatering £70,000-a-week deal. Dean Smith’s side want to have Wat...
Report: Hammers plotting move for £187k-a-wk player Klopp dubbed ‘extraordinary quality’
According to Express, West Ham United are keen on bringing Germany international midfielder Mario Gotze to the London Stadium this summer. The 28-year-old is a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season, and he is a wanted man across Europe, with AS Monaco and AS Roma also keen. Hammers boss David Moyes wants to strengthen his options in the attacking third after his side managed to score just 49 league goals last term, and he appears ready to take a punt on the World Cup winner. Gotze hasn’t exactly fulfilled his potential since scoring the winning goal for Germany against Argentina at the 2014 World Cup, ending last season with three goals and an assist in 20 appearances for Dortmund, but a change of scenery could do him some good. The playmaker has been linked ...
Report: Spurs want young Barca midfielder with £89m release clause
According to Diario AS, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on Barcelona B midfielder Lucas de Vega and are looking to sign him this summer. The 20-year-old is also wanted by the likes of Sporting Gijon, Malaga, Tenerife and Real Zaragoza after impressing on loan at Segunda Division B side Cartegena last term, making 17 league appearances for the third-tier side. De Vega has two more years left on his current contract at the Camp Nou outfit, with a release clause of €100 million (£89 million) in the deal. However, Spurs are looking to part with just €2 million (£1.8 million), but Barcelona want at least €4 million upfront, an additional €4 million in add ons, and they want a buy-back clause to be included in any deal given his huge potential. Tottenham and two Spanish clubs in for Lucas de Vega. Sp...
Report: Spurs plotting move for £23m forward after West Ham failed with bid
According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur have made an approach to sign Sporting Lisbon forward Jovane Cabral as manager Jose Mourinho looks to boost his attacking ranks. Spurs aren’t light on options on the wings, with Steven Bergwijn, Jack Clarke, Ryan Sessegnon Son Heung-Min, Lucas Moura, Erik Lamela and even Dele Alli all competing for playing minutes in the positions. However, it appears that Mourinho wants more, and he has also been linked with interest in Leicester City’s Demarai Gray. Cabral scored six goals and assisted two others in 16 league games for Lisbon last term, and he isn’t short of suitors in the Premier League. West Ham United are also keen on him, but they had their first offer for the 22-year-old knocked back, with A Bola reporting that the Portuguese giants a...
