Transfer News & Rumours
Report: Former Chelsea star to join Stoke City on a one-year contract, medical on Monday
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will make a return to English football with Championship side Stoke City next week, The Telegraph reports. The Nigerian, who enjoyed a trophy-laden career with the Blues between 2006 and 2017, was recently contracted to Trabzonspor, where he made 23 appearances. Mikel only joined the Turkish outfit last summer, but he mutually terminated his contract in March this year after he was reluctant to continue playing amid the coronavirus pandemic. It is now reported that he is on the cusp of returning to the Championship, where he previously spent the second half of the 2018/19 season with Middlesbrough. The 33-year-old is said to be have already held talks with manager Michael O’Neill and he is scheduled to join the Potters on a one-year deal following a...
Report: Manchester United jump ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign £27m centre-back
Manchester United have jumped ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign AS Monaco defender Benoît Badiashile, a report from Le 10 Sport claims. Badiashile made his debut for Monaco as a 17-year-old in 2018 and over the past two years, he has managed 46 appearances across all competitions. Based on his progress, he was rewarded with a fresh four-and-a-half year deal in December 2019, but it appears that the Principality outfit are open to selling him this summer. According to Le 10 Sport, Monaco are aiming to recoup funds for their summer spending and Badiashile could be sold despite the fact that he is highly-rated by manager Niko Kovac. Both Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen have enquired over the player’s availability, but it reported that United have now emerged as serious contenders to sign him....
Transfer roundup: Chelsea close to left-back signing, Newcastle United to land midfielder
Today, we have entered the third weekend of the Premier League summer transfer window. It has been a quiet day with no player arrivals, but Sheffield United appear close to recruiting a new goalkeeper in the form of Aaron Ramsdale. The Blades have agreed on a fee with Bournemouth for the 22-year-old (Daily Echo). The shot-stopper appears set to rejoin the club after three-and-a-half years. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Rumours: Arsenal have received a boost in their bid to swap Lucas Torreira with AS Roma’s Amadou Diawara. Torreira is keen on a return to the Serie A and he has the accepted the idea of joining the Giallorossi (Il Romanista). Elsewhere, Chelsea seem on the cusp of signing a new left-back. They have been regularly linked with Ben Ch...
Report: Newcastle United boss wants 31-cap international to strengthen the defence
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has identified Manchester United’s Chris Smalling as a target to strengthen the heart of the defence, a report from Sky Sports claims. Smalling spent the previous campaign on loan with AS Roma in the Serie A and he was hugely impressive during his 37 appearances across all competitions. The Giallorossi have been unable to strike a permanent deal for his services and hence, Smalling could pursue a fresh challenge with a different club this summer. Bruce is reportedly keen on adding Smalling to the Magpies ranks ahead of next season, but it is unclear whether the club can afford a permanent deal after the failed takeover. Magpies owner Mike Ashley has shown the willingness to spend with the £40m purchase of Joelinton last year, but the club will have...
Report: David Moyes wants West Ham United to sign 26-year-old star on loan
West Ham United manager David Moyes has identified Manchester City’s John Stones as the prime target to bolster the central defensive department, a report from Football Insider claims. The Hammers experienced a difficult 2019/2020 campaign where they finished 16th in the Premier League standings while conceding a staggering 62 goals from 38 games. Ahead of next season, the club are likely to reinforce the backline and it is reported that they are looking into the purchase of a new central defender on loan. Manchester United’s Phil Jones and Brighton & Hove Albion’s Shane Duffy are among the options being considered, but Moyes wants the board to prioritise the signing of Stones. The England international has fallen down the pecking order at the Cityzens and he made only 12 league starts...
Report: Leeds United player’s mindset amid interest from Celtic
According to The Scottish Daily Mail (print edition, page 112, August 15, 2020), Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas is open to offers amid interest from Celtic. It has been reported that Celtic manager Neil Lennon is keen on a move for the former Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back. Although there is a possibility that Douglas could get a contract extension at Leeds with his current deal running out at the end of next season, the 30-year-old – who can also operate as a wing-back – is willing to listen to offers. Good signing for Celtic? Douglas had injury problems last season and could not make a massive impact on the team. With Stuart Dallas playing well at left-back, the Scotland international struggled to get back into the team once he recovered from his injuries. Celtic are a massive c...
Everton reportedly willing to take £2.48m loss on player
According to Calciomercatoweb, Everton striker Moise Kean’s agent is trying to engineer a move for him to AC Milan. It has been reported by the Italian news outlet that Mino Raiola is trying to get the Italy international striker to Milan in the summer transfer window. Everton want €25 million (£22.62 million) as transfer fee for the 20-year-old, although Raiola wants a loan-to-buy deal, according to the report. Disappointing Everton spell Kean joined Everton from Italian giants Juventus in the summer of 2019 for an initial transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £25.1 million. The youngster failed to make an impact at Goodison Park last season and made only a handful of starts for the first team. According to WhoScored, the 20-year-old made six starts and 23 substitute appearances ...
Report: Rangers keen on signing in-demand winger from Italian club this summer
Rangers are interested in signing the Bologna winger Andreas Skov Olsen this summer. As per reports (h/t Football Italia), the Scottish giants want to sign the 20-year-old on a loan deal. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can come to an agreement soon. Olsen played 26 games in the league last season and he managed to score just once. That said, the player only started seven times. A move to Rangers could be ideal for him at this stage of his career. He needs to play every week and the Scottish outfit could provide him with that opportunity. At this stage of his career, he cannot afford to sit on the bench every week. Olsen has the talent and he will get better with game time and coaching. Rangers could use some depth in their attack and Olsen would be a good addition for them,...
‘Phenomenal’ player Leeds United reportedly want claims he’s in big demand
Reported Leeds United target and Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has told Marca Claro that as many as 10 clubs want him. The Sun reported last month of interest in Martinez from Leeds, who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has said that he wants to stay at Arsenal, but only if he is able to play regular first-team football. The Argentine has also said that as many as 10 clubs are interested in securing his services this summer. Martinez told Marca Claro: “I want to stay at Arsenal, but if I play more minutes. Because on a personal level, I am a certain age, I am in a game confidence that I need to add as many minutes as possible.” The goalkeeper added: “Yes, I am in the sights of 10 te...
Steven Gerrard says one Rangers player has told him he wants to leave
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has told the club’s Youtube channel that Ross McCrorie has said to him that he wants to leave in the summer transfer window. Hibernian are interested in signing McCrorie from Scottish Premiership rivals Rangers this summer, according to The Scottish Sun. The report has claimed that Hibs have made a second and improved offer for the 22-year-old, who can play as a central defender or as a defensive midfielder. Gerrard has said that the Scottish youngster has told him that he wants to leave. Gerrard said on Rangers’ Youtube channel: “He’s told me clearly that he wants to move on. But at the same time I think the ball is in Hibs’ court now to match what we want.” Good decision from Ross McCrorie? McCrorie, who played as a right-back at times at Portsmouth la...
Report: £22.5m player close to Wolverhampton Wanderers transfer
Braga striker Paulinho is close to joining Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer transfer window, according to Gianlucadimarzio.com. It has been reported that the 27-year-old striker is close to moving to Wolves from Braga for €25 million (£22.52 million). Italian club Lazio are also interested in the Portuguese striker, but the Serie A outfit are able to offer €15 million (£13.51 million). Stats According to WhoScored, Paulinho made 27 starts and two substitute appearances in the Portuguese league for Braga this past season, scoring 17 goals and providing seven assists in the process. The 27-year-old striker also made seven starts and one substitute appearance in the Europa League for the Portuguese side, scoring four goals in the process, according to WhoScored. Good signing for Wolverha...
‘Definitely of interest’ – Phil Hay reveals that Bielsa wants Chelsea striker at Leeds
Chelsea striker Mitchy Batshuayi has been linked with a move to Leeds United, and the agent of the Belgium international has offered him to the Elland Road outfit. Leeds United being bombarded by a number of French agents in recent days offering their clients to the club – Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea) is one literally 100s of players being proposed to Director of Football Victor Orta, according to sources contacted by Get French Football News. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) August 4, 2020 The Blues want the 26-year-old gone as he is clearly not in manager Frank Lampard’s plans, and he is expected to be sold this summer. Batshuayi started just one Premier League game last season, coming off the bench 15 times. He scored once and assisted another, and he made eight appearances across the Ch...
