Transfer News & Rumours
Jeremy Ngakia finally says his goodbyes after leaving West Ham United
Jeremy Ngakia finally says his goodbyes after leaving West Ham United – originally posted on Sportslens.com English right-back Jeremy Ngakia left West Ham United in June after refusing to sign a short-term contract extension till the end of the campaign. The 19-year-old played just five Premier League games for David Moyes’ side after making his debut in January against Liverpool, and he is currently a free agent. Ngakia is expected to join Watford in the English Championship in the coming days, and the decision has left many confused as it appeared that he was assured of regular football had he remained at the London Stadium. The West Ham academy graduate hadn’t commented on his exit until now, finally reacting thus to it on Instagram: View this post on Instagram I want ...
Report: PL rival join the race to sign in-demand £15m West Ham player
Report: PL rival join the race to sign in-demand £15m West Ham player – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham’s young attacking midfielder Grady Diangana impressed heavily last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion. The 22-year-old is now attracting plenty of attention this summer with the likes of Southampton, Crystal Palace and Leicester City reportedly keen to sign him. According to reports from the Sunday People (9/8; page 61), the three aforementioned Premier League clubs are showing interest in signing Diangana. The highly-rated young forward made a strong impact at the Hawthorns last season. He scored eight goals and contributed six assists as the Baggies sealed automatic-promotion. The report claims that West Ham boss David Moyes is keen to keep Diangana at the ...
24-yr-old heading for Liverpool medical, some of their fans react: ‘Smart move’, ‘Here we go’
24-yr-old heading for Liverpool medical, some of their fans react: 'Smart move', 'Here we go' – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool have agreed on a deal to sign the Greek left-back Kostas Tsimikas. According to various reports, the player will undergo his medical with the Reds next week. Liverpool and Norwich fail to reach an agreement for Jamal Lewis, with the Premier League champions close to signing Konstantinos Tsimikas as cover at left-back for €13m (£11.75m) from Olympiacos. Medical expected early next week. — Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) August 9, 2020 Kostas Tsimikas heading for medical at Liverpool. Fee will be £11.75m, personal terms still to be agreed. — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) August 9, 2020 Tsimikas has impressed in the Europa League aga...
‘Not good enough’ – Some Everton fans react to transfer links with £25m Premier League player
'Not good enough' – Some Everton fans react to transfer links with £25m Premier League player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Everton could make a move for Tyrone Mings this summer. As per Express, Carlo Ancelotti wants to improve his team’s defence and he has identified Mings as a potential target. The 27-year-old has done reasonably well for Aston Villa and he could prove to be a decent addition to the Everton back four. However, it won’t be easy convincing Villa to sell the player. Dean Smith’s side paid around £25m for the player a year ago and they will be looking to make a profit if Everton comes calling. The Toffees should look at someone younger with more potential. Mings is not a bad defender by any means but he is not good enough to p...
Chris Sutton and John Hartson react to Celtic’s frustrating 1-1 draw on Twitter
Chris Sutton and John Hartson react to Celtic's frustrating 1-1 draw on Twitter – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw away from home to Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership earlier today. Ryan Christie had given the visitors a well-deserved lead with a stunning strike on the 11th minute but the home side came back into the game soon after. Kilmarnock were awarded a penalty halfway through the first-half and Chris Burke converted from the spot. Neil Lennon will be disappointed with his team’s performance today and he will demand a reaction from his players in the next game. Celtic were too safe with their approach today and they were lacking the intensity and adventure. Furthermore, the defenders were quite mediocre and they were rightfully ...
‘Bullied all game’ – Some Celtic fans tear into 22-yr-old ace after the 1-1 draw vs Kilmarnock
'Bullied all game' – Some Celtic fans tear into 22-yr-old ace after the 1-1 draw vs Kilmarnock – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw against Kilmarnock today and the fans will be disappointed with the performance from their players. Despite being the better team here, Celtic failed to take the three points and they were quite underwhelming as well. Especially at the back, Celtic looked vulnerable and they were lacking in concentration. The likes of Jullien and Ajer failed to deal with the home side’s long balls and they allowed the opposition players to work the channels with ease. Ajer’s performances have been criticised in the past as well and it will be interesting to see how the 22-year-old defender reacts in the next gam...
Report: Leeds have made an enquiry for 27-yr-old playmaker who will cost £7m
Report: Leeds have made an enquiry for 27-yr-old playmaker who will cost £7m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are looking to improve their creative options this summer and Nicolae Stanciu has been identified as a target. As per Daily Mail, the newly-promoted Premier League side have asked about the attacking midfielder and they could make a move for him soon. The 27-year-old is available for a fee of around £7m and Mail claims that Leeds have considered a bid for him. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with a concrete bid now. Stanciu has done well for Slavia Prague and he could prove to be a useful option for Marcelo Bielsa’s side next season. The Whites need to add more goals and creativity to their side and Bielsa must look to...
Report: Arsenal have made an approach to sign £32m Everton target
Report: Arsenal have made an approach to sign £32m Everton target – originally posted on Sportslens.com Cash-strapped Arsenal have made a formal approach to sign Morgan Sanson from French club Marseille this summer. According to reports from Le 10 Sport, the Gunners have earmarked the 25-year-old midfielder as a potential option for them. The Ligue 1 side are short of money this summer, and they are looking to cash in on some of their top players. There are suggestions that Sanson could be one his way out of the club. The Gunners are yet to make a concrete offer for the midfielder, but they’re paying close attention to his situation at the club. Sanson has a contract at the club till 2022, and he won’t be available on cheap. According to a recent report from French public...
Report: West Ham plotting summer move for in-demand £36m midfielder
Report: West Ham plotting summer move for in-demand £36m midfielder – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham are showing keen interest in signing Barcelona youngster Monchu in the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Sunday Mirror (print edition, page 64, August 9, 2020). Serie A giants Juventus and Premier League clubs Brighton and Hove Albion are also interested in signing the highly-rated young midfielder. The interest in the 20-year-old is high, but it seems Moyes is keen to sign the 20-year-old as well. Juventus already have had a bid in the region of £18m (that could rise to further £8m) rejected by Barcelona. The Catalan giants want the youngster to agree to a new four-year deal at the La Liga club. Several La Liga clubs – Valencia, Real Betis and...
Transfer roundup: Arsenal close to winger deal, midfielder set for Spurs medical
Transfer roundup: Arsenal close to winger deal, midfielder set for Spurs medical – originally posted on Sportslens.com It has been a fortnight since the Premier League transfer window reopened. Chelsea, Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion continue to remain the only sides, who have made additions to their squads. However, a number of other deals are close to completion and it is only a matter of time before there is official confirmation from the respective clubs. Let’s have a look at the top transfer rumours over the past 24 hours. Top Transfer Rumours: Earlier today, Willian confirmed his departure from Chelsea with an open letter on social media. He is now on the cusp of joining Arsenal on a free transfer. The Brazil international is likely to sign a three-year co...
Report: Bielsa has found his priority target for Leeds…and he would cost £20m
Report: Bielsa has found his priority target for Leeds…and he would cost £20m – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United are yet to sign new players during the summer window. The Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani has insisted that the Yorkshire club will be spending in the transfer market to bolster the squad and that is likely to happen in the near future as they gear up for life in the Premier League. Signing a striker remains a top priority for Leeds this summer. Patrick Bamford remains the club’s first-choice, but Leeds do not have enough quality back-up options. it is not sure whether Leeds will pursue a deal for Jean Kevin-Augustin and as a result, the Whites must look for other options in the market. According to reports from the Sunday Mirror (9/8; page 66), ...
‘I have offers from Rangers’ – Valencia target who had 30 assists last yr makes claim
'I have offers from Rangers' – Valencia target who had 30 assists last yr makes claim – originally posted on Sportslens.com Rangers are looking to strengthen their squad this summer in order to mount a stronger title challenge and stop Celtic from winning the Scottish Premiership this season. The Ibrox outfit have added three senior players to the team already, and a few more additions are expected before the window is shut. Egypt youth international winger Mahmoud Saber has claimed that he has had offers from Rangers, Valencia and Porto after leaving Al-Ahly, and he is set to make his decision soon as he considers leaving North Africa for Europe. “Because I have never signed a professional contract with Al-Ahly, I am deemed an amateur player and can sign for a ...
