Transfer News & Rumours
Juventus eyeing up deals for Man Utd and PSG stars
Juventus are targeting Manchester United’s David de Gea and Paris Saint-Germain’s Keylor Navas as they look for a replacement for Wojciech Szczesny, according to Italian outlet Calciomercato. Szczesny first came to Serie A on loan from Arsenal, joining Roma for two seasons. His spell at the Stadio Olimpico was enough to convince Juventus to splash out €15 million for him, with the aim of being the club’s replacement for the ageing Gianluigi Buffon. Szczesny in action for Juventus The Poland international made a bright start to life in Turin, and was soon wearing the number one shirt. He has made 140 appearances for the Bianconeri, helping them to three league titles and two Coppa Italia trophies. However, his performances have dipped in recent times, leading the Italian giants to pursue al...
‘That will be his last game’ – Pundit makes a bold claim about 27-yr-old’s Leeds future
Former Premier League striker and popular pundit Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that Helder Costa has played his last game for Leeds United. The winger joined Valencia on a loan deal with an option to buy on deadline day and he is unlikely to have a long term future at the Yorkshire club regardless of what happens at Valencia. Agbonlahor said to Football Insider: “100 per cent. That will be his last game. Dan James has come in that adds to the wingers. “Helder Costa had his chance and didn’t perform. If they could have sold him, they would have. Hopefully, they will want to get rid of him next summer when the loan is done. “They’ve got Dan James in now so I’m sure they don’t think that Costa is coming back.” The Whites signed Daniel James on a permanent deal from Manchester Uni...
Tottenham and Tuchel allegedly eye bargain £42m ace deal, he said he wants to join Chelsea
Tottenham could be set to battle it out with London rivals Chelsea for the signing of AC Milan ace Franck Kessie on a free transfer next summer according to a report from Milan Live. Both Spurs and the Blues need to bolster their central midfield ranks at some point over the next 12 months. And it seems as though Nuno Espirito Santo and Thomas Tuchel are eyeing a move for the same player. Tottenham and Chelsea both want to sign Franck Kessie on a free transfer next summer. What a steal that would be. Tottenham and Chelsea target Kessie in action for the Ivory Coast – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxJPN 165192091 Chelsea might just have a huge advantage over Tottenham in race to sign Franck Kessie The Ivory Coast international recently told Tutto Mercato Web that he wouldn’t be able to turn down Ch...
PL rival has now joined the race to sign £100m Liverpool target – report
Manchester City are ready to make a move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice next summer, according to reports from The Sun. The report claims that the Premier League champions are looking to replace Fernandinho next season, and they have earmarked Rice as a possible option. Rice has emerged as a priority target for Pep Guardiola’s side. However, West Ham are expected to demand a transfer fee of £100 million for the midfielder. The England international has been simply outstanding for both club and country in the past few seasons, and he has rejected several offers from the club to extend his contract. Premier League rivals Manchester United feel they are in a strong position to capture the England midfielder. However, City are ready to join the race and snap him away. The Sun c...
Report: Liverpool eye stunning January swoop for £25m ‘game-changer with extreme speed’
Liverpool are now planning to make a swoop for Red Bull Salzburg ace Karim Adeyemi in January according to a report from Transfermarkt. And the young striker allegedly could be available for just €30 million (£25 million). Sport Bild claimed a couple of days ago that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to bring the 19-year-old to Anfield next summer. It seems as though the Reds chief may well be accelerating his pursuit of the Germany international starlet, however. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp allegedly wants to sign Karim Adeyemi – Copyright: xMikexEgertonx 62000604 Karim Adeyemi a January target for Liverpool The 19-year-old has been on fire this season with seven goals in eight games for Salzburg. The German has frightening amounts of potential. And Klopp will surely be lic...
Report: 24-yr-old Leeds ace linked with Liverpool has been on their radar since 2016
Brazilian winger Raphinha has been outstanding for Leeds United since his move to the Premier League and the 24-year-old has caught the attention of Liverpool and Manchester United with his performances. According to a report from the Independent, Liverpool have been following the winger since 2016. During the Copa Sao Paulo that year, Raphinha caught the attention of Liverpool’s scouts and the Reds have been keeping tabs on him ever since. Apparently Manchester United are fans of the player as well. The Reds could definitely use someone like him to freshen up their front three and Raphinha has the potential to develop into a world-class footballer. The likes of Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane have regressed over the past year and Jurgen Klopp needs to bring in fresh attacking talent. The B...
Tottenham have made a huge mistake as report makes £19 million transfer claim – opinion
Tottenham made a big mistake not pushing harder to sign Ilaix Moriba from Barcelona in the summer. The 18-year-old ended up joining RB Leipzig instead of Tottenham. Bild Sport claims that the Bundesliga outfit paid around £19 million for the exciting young midfielder. Spurs exited talks after being told that was the fee for Moriba, considering the fact that he had just one year remaining on his contract at the Camp Nou. Ilaix Moriba was a transfer target for Tottenham in the summer – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxJPN 0118973189st Tottenham made a huge mistake not pushing harder for Ilaix Moriba £19 million for the Guinea born Spain under-19 international will undoubtedly end up looking like an absolute bargain. The powerful midfielder is destined for the top. He really does have everything....
Report: Liverpool have very good chance of signing 10-time league winner, £60m fee mooted
Liverpool are in the hunt to sign Bayern Munich ace Kingsley Coman according to a report from Le 10 Sport, with the winger thought to be closing in on an exit from the Bavarian giants. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp undoubtedly needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Anfield over the course of the next 12 months. Liverpool trio Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are all set to turn 30 this season. Kingsley Coman is allegedly on the radar of Liverpool – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUT EP_luk And it seems as though Klopp has his heart set on one signing in particular to help freshen up his options in the final third. Kingsley Coman on Liverpool radar Le 10 Sport claims that the Reds are in the hunt to sign the 34-capped France international. Coman is out of contract in two years time. And he ...
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West Brom man has uncertain future under Valerien Ismael [opinion]
Cedric Kipre’s future at West Bromwich Albion has been up in the air for the longest time. The 24-year-old is now in his second season at the Hawthorns and once again finds himself on the periphery. Kipre was frozen out by Slaven Bilic and Sam Allardyce in 2020/21, so he joined RSC Charleroi (February 2021 – June 2021) on loan to get first-team football. Since returning from Belgium, the Ivorian defender has been in and around the matchday squad under Valerien Ismael but has only made limited appearances. He played a full 90 minutes in West Brom’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth (August 6) at the start of the season but hasn’t played in the Championship since. Kipre was an unused substitute in their 3-2 win over Luton Town (August 14), 4-0 win over Sheffield United (August 18), 2-1 win over Blac...
Huge blow for Leeds as European giants reportedly come knocking for ‘incredible’ attacker
Leeds could face competition from Real Madrid for Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho next summer according to a report from the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail claims that Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa wants to bring the talented 19-year-old play-maker to Elland Road on a free transfer next summer. Leeds may well have their work cut-out, however. Leeds and Real Madrid target Fabio Carvalho in action for Fulham – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK Real Madrid are allegedly eyeing a summer swoop for Carvalho. Leeds face huge battle ahead for Fabio Carvalho signature The teenager really is an incredibly gifted player. He has dazzled with his precocity over the past year or so. And the Daily Mail claims that Real Madrid want to sign him on a free next summer with new contract talks with Fulham hitting the buffer...
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5ft 10in man has uncertain Chelsea future, agent tried to broker move with PL clubs keen [opinion]
Malang Sarr has been a Chelsea player for more than 18 months and is still yet to make an appearance. Despite featuring heavily for Chelsea in pre-season, the 22-year-old finds himself low down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel this campaign and may have an uncertain future already. Newcastle United tried to sign Sarr in August while Everton were also interested in the 5ft 10in French U21 international, but no deal materialised. Sarr’s agent even tried to broker a move away from Stamford Bridge before the summer transfer window shut, so it remains to be seen if he has a long-term future in West London. Chelsea signed Sarr on a free transfer from OGC Nice in August 2020, but he was loaned out to FC Porto (October 2020 – June 2021) just days after his arrival and is now waiting in the wi...
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£25m-rated man has uncertain Everton future, club tried to sell 30 y/o after manager exit [opinion]
James Rodriguez was seen as quite a coup when he first joined Everton, but the 30-year-old now has an uncertain future at Goodison Park after an eventful summer – James followed Carlo Ancelotti to Everton last season but saw his ex-Real Madrid manager return to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer. The Colombian international told ESPN in April that Ancelotti was the only reason he joined the Toffees, so things were up in the air following his departure in June. Everton even tried to sell James before the summer transfer window shut, but the player blocked a move to Istanbul Basaksehir – the Super Lig club sit second from bottom in the table without a point from their first three games this season. James may have been open to a move away from Everton if it was a step up than step down, but he...
