Transfer News & Rumours
Celtic now reportedly facing competition from promoted club for Scotsman
Celtic are reportedly facing competition from West Bromwich Albion for Wigan Athletic goalkeeper David Marshall. The Sun has reported that West Brom – who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – want to sign two new goalkeepers to challenge Sam Johnstone for the number one spot. The report in the British tabloid has added that Wigan goalkeeper Marshall is among the players manager manager Slaven Bilic is reportedly looking at. This report will come as a blow for Celtic, who are also reported to be interested in signing the 35-year-old Scotland international goalkeeper. The Scottish Sun reported last month of interest from the Scottish Premiership in Marshall, adding that the Scotsman would jump at the chance of returning to the ...
‘Absolutely superb business’ – Club owner comments as Leeds close in on deal for striker
Leeds United are in advanced negotiations with Wigan Athletic over a £1 million deal for teenage striker Joe Gelhardt, and the youngster is expected to seal a move to Elland Road in the coming days. Leeds are in advanced negotiations with Wigan over a £1m deal for striker Joe Gelhardt Full story: https://t.co/YukDkbSYSQ #LUFC pic.twitter.com/tWQEaGHivK — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 31, 2020 Going into administration has dealt a massive blow on the Latics’ finances, and they are being forced to sell players as they look to generate funds to pay wages owed to the first-team squad for July. It has given Leeds the chance to land Gelhardt, who was earlier valued £5 million on a cheap, and that hasn’t sit well with Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony. [embedded content] The chairman of t...
Leeds United reportedly want 24-year-old who has been compared to Jermain Defoe
Leeds United are interested in signing Ollie Watkins from Brentford in the summer transfer window, according to The Sunday Mirror (print edition, page 67, August 2, 2020). It has been reported that that the West Yorkshire outfit – who will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – will make a move for the 24-year-old if Brentford fail to go up. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa has reportedly been impressed with the Englishman, who can play as a forward or as an attacking midfielder. The Bees are in the Championship playoff final this season and could find themselves in the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign as well. Stats According to WhoScored, Watkins has played 48 times in the Championship this season, scoring 26 goals and provi...
Report claims exact number of signings Leeds United want this summer
According to Bleacher Report, Leeds United want to make five new signings in the summer transfer window. Leeds will play in the Premier League next season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship. The West Yorkshire outfit will be aiming to make an impact on the top flight of English football following their return since 2004. Bleacher Report has claimed that Leeds want to bring in five new players, and has named Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks and River Plate right-back Gonzalo Montiel among the players head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants. Need for a striker One area that Leeds have to address this summer is upfront, with Patrick Bamford essentially the only senior striker in the squad. True, Tyler Roberts can operate as a striker, but he is very young, and it would not be ...
West Brom striker has responded to Aston Villa ace’s cryptic tweet
West Bromwich Albion striker Charlie Austin has responded to Aston Villa star Jack Grealish’s post on Twitter. Grealish, who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, has posted a picture of him with fingers in his two ears. The tweet from the 24-year-old comes amid speculation on his future, with Sky Sports reporting that Arsenal are interested in signing him in the summer transfer window. However, according to the report, Villa will not sell Grealish for anything less than £80 million. Austin has responded to Grealish’s post on Twitter, as shown below: We have spoken about this 😂👀👀 — Charlie Austin (@chazaustin10) July 31, 2020 Stats Villa staved off the dreaded drop to the Championship only on the final day of the Premier League season, and Grealish ...
Report: West Ham make enquiry for 28-yr-old La Liga player Jurgen Klopp is looking at
West Ham United are interested in signing the Real Betis defender Aissa Mandi this summer. The player has been linked with Liverpool as well but recent reports (via Liverpool Echo) claim that the Hammers have asked about the player and they could make their move for the centre back in the coming months. Liverpool want him to replace Dejan Lovren in the side. The Croatian left for Zenit St Petersburg recently in order to play more often. The Reds are certainly a more attractive option than West Ham for any player but it will be interesting to see whether the player is willing to accept a backup role at Anfield. Van Dijk, Gomez and Matip are all ahead of him in the pecking order. At West Ham, he is more likely to start every week. That could tilt things in the Hammers’ favour if the player i...
‘I’m not going to confirm or deny’ – Lennon reacts to Celtic’s links with 13-goal attacker
Celtic have recently been linked with a move for the Sheffield Wednesday striker Steven Fletcher. The 33-year-old is currently a free agent and he is thought to be on Neil Lennon’s radar. The Celtic manager has now given his reaction to the links with Fletcher. Speaking to Daily Record, Lennon refused to confirm or deny the Hoops’ interest in the player. He said: “Fletcher is a good player. I’m not going to confirm or deny that, I don’t want to talk about individuals.” Fletcher managed to score 13 goals in 23 Championship starts this past season and he could be a superb addition to Celtic’s attack. The Scottish giants need to add more depth to their side and Fletcher could be the ideal backup for Odsonne Edouard. He is a proven goalscorer with enormous experience. He could be a mentor...
Report: Everton submit bid for La Liga ace who was voted the best in his position this season
Everton have submitted a bid for the Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon. As per Sky Sports, Everton’s offer is thought to be in the region of £18m. Reguilon had an outstanding season in La Liga this year and he was voted as the league’s best left-back. He could be the ideal replacement for Leighton Baines. Although Ancelotti has Digne at his disposal, he needs to add more quality and depth to the position. Reguilon and Digne could push each other for the starting berth and it would result in better performances from both players. Reguilon was on loan at Sevilla this past season and he managed to establish himself as a key player for them. He helped them qualify for the Champions League as well. It will be interesting to see if Everton can convince him to join them this summer. ...
‘Be a class signing’, ‘Raw talent’ – Some Villa fans want the club to sign 22-yr-old from relegated side
Aston Villa need to improve their attacking options this summer and a move for Ismaila Sarr could be perfect for them. Recently, Birmingham Mail published an article touting Sarr as a potential option for Dean Smith’s side this summer. The young winger has been very impressive for Watford this past season and he could be up for grabs following the Hornets’ relegation. It will be interesting to see if Aston Villa make a move for the player. Sarr would add pace, flair and goals to their attack. He is still very young and he will only improve with experience and coaching. The youngster could prove to be a solid long term addition for Villa. The 22-year-old picked up 6 goals and 4 assists this past season and he can play as the right-sided winger or as a centre forward. He could prove to be an...
Report: Marcelo Bielsa wants Spanish striker, but Leeds have a disadvantage
According to AS, Leeds United are interested in signing Raul De Tomas from Espanyol in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Leeds have identified De Tomas a potential target to sign this summer, but the West Yorkshire outfit have a disadvantage in that they will not play in Europe next season. The report in the Spanish publication has claimed that the Spanish striker has offers from as many as four teams in La Liga, of which only one will play in European competitions in 2020-21. It has also been claimed that a Premier League club and a team from Serie A have made offers to the 25-year-old, and both of them will play in Europe next season. Stats According to AS, De Tomas is valued at €23 million (£20.70 million) by Espanyol, who will play in the second division of Spanish ...
Report: Bayern Munich have guaranteed wantaway Spurs man regular playing minutes
According to Foot Mercato, Bayern Munich have guaranteed Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele regular playing minutes as the Frenchman looks to leave North London this summer. Inter Milan and Barcelona have also been linked with Spurs club-record signing, but suitors have to meet the demands of chairman Daniel Levy to have a chance of landing him. Ndombele wants to leave Tottenham after just a season given the poor working relationship between him and boss Jose Mourinho, and Bayern want him. The Bundesliga giants have been in regular contact with the entourage of the France international and are hoping to seal a deal. The 23-year-old wants to play at next summer’s European Championship after the rescheduling presented him with another chance. Ndombele would have never made the Fren...
Transfers Roundup: Arsenal to sell teenager, Spurs want to keep midfielder, and more
As the 2020 Premier League summer transfer window enters its opening weekend, there has not been much activity involving top-flight clubs. Brighton & Hove Albion have obviously made the headlines with the recruitment of Adam Lallana and Joel Veltman. No other side has made any notable signing this week, which has been formally announced. Top Transfer Rumours: Arsenal have yet to make any signings, but there are a number of players, who have been fancied to head for the exit door. Academy graduate Folarin Balogun looks set to leave the club this summer after declining a new contract beyond June 2021. The Gunners want at least £8m for his services (Sky Sports). Tanguy Ndombele is open to the prospect of joining Inter Milan this summer, but Tottenham Hotspur have no desire to sanctio...
