Transfer News & Rumours
Report: Everton have failed with £18m bid to sign 22-year-old centre-back
Report: Everton have failed with £18m bid to sign 22-year-old centre-back – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Gianluca di Marzio, Everton recently failed with a £18m bid to land the services of Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille. The Toffees were in advanced negotiations to sign the Brazilian earlier in the year, but a deal did not materialise amid the global health crisis due to COVID-19. Over the past few weeks, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have revived their interest in the centre-back, but it now appears that Napoli have the clear advantage in the player’s pursuit. Earlier this week, the Toffees made an £18m bid (€20m) bid for the defender, but the offer was rejected by Lille, who are said to have a gentleman’s agreement with Napoli. The Naples outfit are cur...
Report: Newcastle United close to new left-back signing
Report: Newcastle United close to new left-back signing – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Football Insider, Newcastle United are close to recruiting a new left-back after making the breakthrough in the negotiations. The Magpies started the previous campaign with Paul Dummett and Jetro Willems as the left-back options, but both players sustained long-term injuries at the turn of the year. Dummett picked up an Achilles tendon injury in early January and just one game later, Willems suffered damage to the anterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee. The Magpies therefore opted to sign Danny Rose on a short-term loan from Tottenham Hotspur and the 30-year-old made 13 appearances over the rest of the season. It is unclear whether the club will sign Rose permanently, but ...
Ajeti reveals the Celtic star that really tried to convince him about move
Ajeti reveals the Celtic star that really tried to convince him about move – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic have signed Swiss international striker Albian Ajeti from West Ham United on a four-year deal. The 23-year-old wasn’t able to impress at the London Stadium after arriving from FC Basel last summer. Ajeti made just nine Premier League appearances for the Hammers, all coming off the bench, and he couldn’t find the back of the net in those games and in three other games across the FA Cup and League Cup. Having emerged as the Swiss Super League top goalscorer after scoring 17 goals during the 2017-18 campaign, Ajeti is far from being a poor striker, and he will now look to rediscover his form at Parkhead. He is reuniting with Southampton loanee Mohamed Elyou...
Kia Joorabchian reacts to reported Arsenal interest in £40m forward
Kia Joorabchian reacts to reported Arsenal interest in £40m forward – originally posted on Sportslens.com The agent of Joelson Fernandes, Kia Joorabchian, has revealed that there has been no contact with Arsenal regarding the potential transfer of the forward. The Gunners have been linked with a number of wide players since the beginning of the transfer window and they are currently on the cusp of landing Willian on a free transfer. Meanwhile, they have also been associated with a move for Sporting Lisbon teenager Fernandes, who has been likened to a young Cristiano Ronaldo for his dribbling abilities. A recent report from The Star claimed that the north London side are eager to recruit the promising youngster, but they are reluctant to trigger the £40m release clause in his contract...
Report: Manchester United to compete with Chelsea to sign £80m-rated star
Report: Manchester United to compete with Chelsea to sign £80m-rated star – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Mirror, Manchester United could compete with Chelsea in the race to sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester City this summer. The England international has been linked with a move to the Blues over the past few months, but the club have been unable to strike a suitable agreement. Frank Lampard’s side are reluctant to meet the Foxes’ £80m price tag for the left-back and they are making the effort to negotiate a lesser price for the defender. Amidst this, it is reported that the Red Devils have entered the pursuit of the 23-year-old as they seek to reinforce their backline ahead of next season. Luke Shaw and Brandon Williams are presently the regular cho...
Transfer roundup: Arsenal set to sign winger, Man United eye Gabriel Magalhaes
Transfer roundup: Arsenal set to sign winger, Man United eye Gabriel Magalhaes – originally posted on Sportslens.com The Premier League summer transfer window has entered its 18th day and there have already been a number of new additions among the top-flight sides. Last night, Southampton made their second purchase of the transfer window as they confirmed the signing of Mohammed Salisu from Real Valladolid. Leeds United have been one of the busiest clubs this summer and earlier today, they announced the arrival of young full-back Cody Drameh from Fulham. Let’s have a look at the top transfer stories at the moment. Top Transfer Rumours: Willian’s move to Arsenal seems on the cusp of completion. The Brazil international has parted ways with Chelsea after the expiry of his c...
‘It’s up to Liverpool now’ – Fabrizio Romano claims City target desires Anfield move, Klopp wants him
'It’s up to Liverpool now' – Fabrizio Romano claims City target desires Anfield move, Klopp wants him – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are in contact with Bayern Munich for the signature of Spanish international midfielder Thiago Alcantara. Liverpool are in contact with Bayern Münich for Thiago Alcantara. The player would love to join and Klopp wants him (still working also for Wijnaldum to sign a new contract).Bayern want no less than €30m to sell Thiago. It’s up to Liverpool now… #LFC #Bayern #Thiago — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 13, 2020 The 29-year-old wants to link up with manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield, and the German also wants him. Bayern know that the midfielder wan...
Report: Everton keen on 28-yr-old defender who will cost around £13.5m this summer
Report: Everton keen on 28-yr-old defender who will cost around £13.5m this summer – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton are interested in signing the Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic this summer. Carlo Ancelotti knows that the Toffees will have to tighten up at the back in order to secure European qualification and Maksimovic would be a good signing for them. The Premier League side have been linked with Gabriel Magalhaes this summer but the Lille defender is expected to sign for Napoli. Everton have therefore switched their attention towards Maksimovic now (h/t sportwitness). It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a fee with the Italian side for the player. Maksimovic is valued at €15m and Everton should be able to afford him this summer. The likes of Fiorentin...
Tottenham hoping to convince 25-yr-old to join, could submit contract offer next week
Tottenham hoping to convince 25-yr-old to join, could submit contract offer next week – originally posted on Sportslens.com Tottenham continue to be linked with the Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar. As per FCInterNews, the Ndombele-Skriniar swap is still on the cards and Spurs could make their move for the defender next week. The report claims that Spurs will look to agree on a deal with the player first and they could submit their offer to the 25-year-old defender soon. If the two parties can work out an agreement, Inter Milan will then finalise the financial details of the transfer involving Ndombele/Skriniar. Antonio Conte is not a big fan of Skriniar and Inter would be willing to let the player leave. He could replace Vertonghen at Spurs. Tottenham lost the Belgian defender th...
Club owner’s response if he’ll announce signing of Nottingham Forest forward today
Club owner’s response if he’ll announce signing of Nottingham Forest forward today – originally posted on Sportslens.com Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony has said on Twitter that Nottingham Forest forward Tyler Walker will not make a move to his club today. MacAnthony has suggested on Twitter that Peterborough are planning to announce the signing of a new player today. However, that player is not Forest forward Tyler, as the owner of the League One club has told a fan of the Championship outfit on the social networking site. No pal. https://t.co/AFgAoxs0wW — Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) August 13, 2020 Tyler walker? — E-Nottingham Forest (@e_nottmforest) August 13, 2020 Nottingham Forest spell Tyler has been on the books of Forest his entire professional club...
Steven Gerrard says 2 Rangers youngsters ‘will not be going on loan’
Steven Gerrard says 2 Rangers youngsters ‘will not be going on loan’ – originally posted on Sportslens.com Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has told The Scottish Sun that he will sell Greg Docherty and Ross McCrorie in the summer transfer window, but they will not leave Ibrox on another loan deals. Gerrard has said that Hull City – who will play in League One in England next season after getting relegated from the Championship – are interested in signing 23-year-old midfielder Docherty. The Liverpool legend has added that Scottish Premiership rivals Hibernian want to sign 22-year-old McCrorie, who can play as a central defender or as a defensive midfielder. Gerrard has said that Rangers are ready to sell the two youngsters, but he has made it clear that they will not go out...
Report: Everton and Southampton have sounded out free agent midfielder
Report: Everton and Southampton have sounded out free agent midfielder – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to 90min, Everton, Southampton and West Bromwich Albion are among the clubs interested in signing midfielder Jeff Hendrick in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Everton, Southampton, Crystal Palace and West Brom all have sounded out the Republic of Ireland international midfielder. AC Milan, Atalanta, Lille and Marseille are also interested in the 28-year-old, according to the report, which has added that Newcastle United are confident that they will win the race for midfielder, who is a free agent at the moment after leaving Premier League club Burnley this summer. Stats According to WhoScored, Hendrick made 22 starts and two substitute appearance...
