Transfer News & Rumours
Luis Figo on whether Messi would ever join Real Madrid
Barcelona star Lionel Messi is reportedly unhappy at the Camp Nou and he is thought to be seriously considering an exit from the club where he has spent the entirety of his career. Messi’s contract with the Spanish club comes to an end next summer. Even as Barcelona have quickly brought in Ronald Koeman as the new manager after a poor season, Messi is increasingly disillusioned with Barcelona’s top management over the last couple of years. Luis Figo himself says that it is unlikely that Messi would consider going down the route that he took. According to Marca, Figo said: “This year, it’s impossible for a club to meet Messi’s release clause. “I think it’s almost impossible that he’ll do something similar to what happened with me 20 years ago.” There is an increasing likelihood of Messi lea...
Report: Leeds negotiating the signing of 7-goal attacker, star could cost around €25-30m
Valencia are thought to be negotiating the sale of Rodrigo Moreno to Leeds United. The 29-year-old attacker has been linked with a move to Elland Road and it seems that Marcelo Bielsa’s side are closing in on his services now as per Sport (h/t sportwitness). Rodrigo will add goals and creativity to Leeds United’s attack and he should prove to be a major upgrade on Patrick Bamford. The Spanish club are under financial stress right now and they’re looking to sell multiple first team stars this summer. They’ve already sold Parejo and Coquelin to Villarreal. The likes of Gaya have been linked with a move away from the club as well. Rodrigo has proven himself in La Liga and at the international level. He should be able to succeed in the Premier League as well. The Spaniard picked up seven goals...
Report: How Rangers will react to £14m potential Leeds bid for key player
Glasgow Rangers winger Ryan Kent has been impressive for the Ibrox club this season, and the Gers are not looking to sell him. Leeds United, the newly-promoted Premier League side, have already submitted a £10m bid for Kent. However, the bid has been turned down by Rangers. Steven Gerrard has claimed that the offer was “way, way off” the mark. It has been reported that Leeds will make a second bid of £14 million for Kent. However, the Gers are likely to tell the Whites that the former Liverpool winger is not for sale. According to reports from The Scottish Sun, Leeds are willing to double the current salary of the 23-year-old. The Rangers boss, however, has admitted that increased offers to lure Kent back down south might be impossible to resist. Leeds boss Marcelo Biel...
Smith wants to bring £20m int’l at Villa…he would be a superb signing – SL View
Aston Villa are looking to bolster their defensive areas and are keen to sign Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window. According to reports from The Telegraph, Villa are looking to sign the 29-year-old full-back who has been a key part of Diego Simeone’s defence on the right-hand side. Last season, Villa conceded 67 goals in the Premier League, the second-highest total in the league, and needless to say Smith wants to add quality and depth in that region. Villa are looking to sign the England international either or loan or on a permanent deal to challenge Frederic Guilbert and Ahmed Elmohamady for a starting spot. According to reports from The Sun, Atletico are willing to sell Trippier for a fee of £20million, and Villa should grab the opportunity...
Report: Tottenham target wants West Ham move as Moyes comes up with plan
According to The Sun, West Ham United are leading the race for the signature of £18 million-rated Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson. The 28-year-old is set to leave the Vitality Stadium after their relegation, and he is also wanted by Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Newcastle United. Sources close to Wilson have told The Sun that he is leaning towards a switch to West Ham, and manager David Moyes also wants to sign his fellow Bournemouth attacker Ryan Fraser. The Scotland international is a free agent having left the Cherries prior to Project Restart, and he has been linked with joining Crystal Palace. The Eagles have offered him a £50,000-a-week deal, but the Hammers are ready to match the terms as they look to boost their attack. Fraser, 26, scored once and assisted four others in 28 leagu...
Elland Road will erupt if Leeds can sign 25 y/o Villa target this summer – SL View
Leeds United are looking to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi in the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Mirror. The Whites are looking to bolster their forward department this summer, and the Yorkshire club have been linked with several good strikers so far. Patrick Bamford was the club’s top scorer last season, but Leeds need another quality striker ahead of the new season. Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is reportedly Marcelo Bielsa’s top-choice striker, but Leeds are likely to face strong competition from fellow Premier League rivals for his signature. As a result, they have turned their attention towards signing Origi who has struggled for regular games at Anfield last season. Aston Villa are also interested in signing the Belgian international, and it remains to be...
Report: Bielsa wants to bring 24 y/o Arsenal player to Leeds this summer
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Leeds United are interested in signing Arsenal defender Rob Holding this summer. It is an open secret that Leeds are looking to sign a central defender following their return to the Premier League. The Whites are keen to sign Ben White from Brighton this summer, but they are facing difficulty in getting his signature. White impressed heavily on loan at Leeds last season, and Marcelo Bielsa’s side are keen to sign him on a permanent deal. However, Brighton are reluctant to sell him. Leeds have offered up to £25m for White, but Brighton are demanding a fee in the region of £50m. As a result, Leeds are looking for options elsewhere. They have been linked with a move for Robin Koch, and it seems Holding is another option for them. The 24-year...
‘Levy’s dream signing’ – Some Spurs fans react after hearing Mourinho wants to sign 22-yr-old
Tottenham are thought to be keeping tabs on the Sampdoria midfielder Ronaldo Vieira this summer as per the report we covered earlier today. The 22-year-old has done well in the Italian League and his performances have caught the attention of Jose Mourinho. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners submit an offer for the talented midfielder in the coming weeks. Vieira is a defensive midfielder who will add some much-needed cover to Tottenham’s back four. Furthermore, his arrival will allow creative players to play with more freedom as well. Tottenham already have two quality midfielders in Ndombele and Hojbjerg. Vieira could complete Jose Mourinho’s midfield trio for the next season. It will be interesting to see if the Italian side are willing to sell the 22-year-old. They are u...
Journalist: Everton set to complete the signing of €35m star this week
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is apparently frustrated with the club’s transfer strategies so far this summer. According to reports from the Daily Star, the Italian is not happy after the Toffees missed out on two key targets – Gabriel and Pierre Emile Hojbjerg. However, it seems it won’t be long before Everton seal their first major signing of the summer. The Toffees have been heavily linked with a move for Napoli’s Allan this summer, and it seems they’re edging closer to securing his signature. According to RaiSport journalist Ciro Venerato, Napoli have reached an agreement with Everton for Allan. He is expected to seal his move to the Merseyside club this week for a fee in the region of €30m, plus €5m on bonuses. Allan will join Everton this week. Napoli will receive ...
Report: Player is leaving Wolves for second-tier club
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White will join Swansea City on a season-long loan deal in the summer transfer window, according to BBC Sport. Stats Gibbs-White made one start and six substitute appearances in the Premier League for Wolves this past season, and he also played four times in the Europa League, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 campaign, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder made five starts and 21 substitute appearances in the league for the Wanderers, according to WhoScored. Good decision? Gibbs-White is a very talented and promising young player, but the attacking midfielder is not fully ready to play week in and week out for the Wolves first team. The Wanderers have a strong team and have lofty ambition, and it is not always possible for manager Nu...
Report: Everton battling Leeds United for striker with Champions League experience
Everton and Leeds United are among the clubs interested in signing Emmanuel Dennis from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window, according to CaughtOffiside. Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig and Inter Milan are also reported to be looking into the possibility of securing the services of the 22-year-old striker. Stats Dennis has been on the books of Brugge since 2017 and has established himself as an important player for the Belgian club. According to Transfermarkt.co.uk, the Nigeria international striker scored five goals and provided one assist in 20 Jupiler Pro League games for Brugge last season. The youngster also scored two goals and provided one assist in six Champions League matches, and scored one goal in one Europa League games in 2018-19, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk. ...
Report: Carlo Ancelotti wants a player from his former club at Everton
Everton are interested in signing Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to The Telegraph. It has been reported that Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to sign the 22-year-old on a season-long loan deal from his former club Chelsea. However, the Toffees have yet to find out if Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is willing to let the youngster leave Stamford Bridge on loan this summer, according to the report, which has added of interest from French club Rennes in the England international. Stats According to WhoScored, Tomori made 15 appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea last season, scoring one goal in the proces. The 22-year-old central defender also provided one assist in four Champions League games, and he scored once in two FA Cup ties for the Blues,...
