According to reports from The Times, Chelsea have stepped up their interest in signing Declan Rice from West Ham this summer. The 21-year-old is arguably one of the finest young talents in the country, and the Blues are looking to sign him ahead of other potential suitors. Chelsea are already active in the summer market having signed Hakim Ziyech from Ajax for £33 million and RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner for £45m. However, the Blues are looking to bolster their defence, and Frank Lampard has earmarked Rice as an ideal candidate for that role. Rice has always played as a defensive midfielder for the Hammers, but Lampard feels the 21-year-old could solve their defensive frailties. The report claims that Rice is a boyhood Chelsea fan. He spent seven years in the club’s academy before being r...
Newcastle were held to a 2-2 draw at home to West Ham yesterday. Despite going behind twice in the game, Newcastle managed to fight back and get a point in the end. Michail Antonio gave the visitors a well-deserved lead four minutes into the game. But Miguel Almiron scored the leveller for the hosts on the 17th minute. Tomas Soucek got on the scoresheet once again to restore the Hammers’ advantage. However, the lead did not last long and Shelvey scored two minutes later to secure a 2-2 draw. The 28-year-old Newcastle midfielder put on an excellent display for his side and the fans were left impressed with his passing in particular. He was arguably the best player on the pitch against West Ham. Shelvey has always been a talented midfielder but consistency has been an issue for him. It will ...
Liverpool are heavily interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara this summer. The Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has showered praise on the former Barcelona midfielder after Liverpool’s Premier League win against Aston Villa. However, according to Bild journalist, Christian Falk, Manchester United are rumoured to be interested in signing the world-class Spaniard. Liverpool is a big topic. There are also rumors about @ManUtd — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) July 4, 2020 Manchester United have plenty of options in midfield and it remains to be seen whether the Red Devils would be willing to sign another central midfielder. The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a move for players like Jack Grealish, Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz this summer. And it seems their transfer prioriti...
According to latest reports from the Daily Mail, French champions Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin this summer. The 23-year-old winger, who initially struggled to settle down due to injuries, has proved to be a big hit this season. Steve Bruce has hailed him as the signing of the season after landing him on a six-year deal for a reported fee of £16.5m. He has been simply superb for the Magpies and his performances have attracted would-be suitors in the process. The report claimed that Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in signing him, but they have a limited transfer budget. The Londoners would be willing to offer players such as Danny Rose and Juan Foyth plus cash. Popular journalist, Luke Edw...
West Ham have joined the race to sign Mohammed Salisu this summer. As per Daily Mail, Southampton, Everton and Manchester United are other Premier League clubs keen on the 21-year-old centre back. The report adds that Everton have already made enquiries for the player. It will be interesting to see if the Hammers can beat the competition and secure Salisu’s services this summer. They need a quality young defender to partner Issa Diop and Salisu could prove to be an excellent addition. The player is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League and a chance to join West Ham or Everton could certainly tempt. He has impressed with Real Valladolid this season and he has the talent to succeed in England as well. It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. West Ham certainly ...
Everton are expected to be very active in the summer transfer window. The Toffees need to sign a defensive central midfielder this summer along with other requirements. The departure of Morgan Schneiderlin is another indication that a solid defensive midfielder is needed. And it seems, Everton are prepared to pay a handsome fee to add a top-quality player for this role. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Everton are ‘ready to firm up interest’ in Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer. Carlo Ancelotti has admitted recently that the 24-year-old midfielder is a good player. The Saints want around £35million for the Denmark international who has one year left on his contract. Hojbjerg has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. However, Everton...
Everton and Wolves are thought to be keen on signing the Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez this summer. As per Marca, Real Madrid are willing to cut their losses on the player and they will sell him for a cut-price deal this summer. The 28-year-old could be available for a fee of around €25m. The player has informed Real Madrid that he doesn’t wish to play for them anymore. James was close to joining Atletico Madrid last summer but Los Blancos pulled out of the deal. They will be forced to part with him now. Real Madrid cannot afford to lose him for free next year. James Rodriguez earns around €7m per season and Real Madrid are keen on getting his wages off the book because of the losses they have faced recently due to the current health crisis. It will be inte...
Leeds United are edging closer to securing promotion to the Premier League. The Whites earned a fantastic 3-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers on Saturday and cemented their position at the top of the Championship table. It seems they have already started preparing for the summer transfer window. Patrick Bamford has scored 15 goals this season, but he can’t be relied upon to deliver week in week out in the Premier League. And Leeds are highly unlikely to buy Jean Kevin-Augustin on a permanent deal by spending more than £17m. According to latest reports from The Mirror, Leeds are plotting an ambitious move for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard. If the Whites secure promotion, which looks more likely, they would make a serious attempt to sign the 22-year-old who has enjoyed a phenomen...
Speculation over the future of Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has hit the news again and speaking to BBC Sport Mark Lawrenson has heaped a lot of praise on Bruce for his time at Newcastle so far, and has slammed speculation on the future of the former Aston Villa and Sunderland boss at St. James’ Park. Bruce so far has improved Newcastle this season managing to pick up big wins over the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United and have also been playing better football than in previous seasons under former manager Rafa Benitez. According to Sky Sports, the prospective new owners of Newcastle want to appoint former Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager as they look to invest to take Newcastle to the next level. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) have ...
According to Le10 Sport, Arsenal are interested in signing Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that the Gunners have already made contact with the winger’s entourage. Italian club Napoli are also interested in the 23-year-old winger and have made contact with the Frenchman’s entourage, according to the report. Success at Newcastle United Saint-Maximin joined Newcastle from Nice in the summer of 2019 for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £16.5 million. The winger has been an instant hit at St. James’ Park and has been playing well for the Magpies this season. According to WhoScored, the former France Under-21 international has scored three goals and provided four assists in 22 Premier League games for Steve Bruce’s sid...
Tottenham are keen on signing Max Aarons from Norwich City this summer. The Londoners are open to selling Serge Aurier and replacing him with the young defender. The 27-year-old hasn’t exactly been a reliable presence for Spurs this season. Aarons is highly rated in England and he has impressed in his debut season in the Premier League so far. When Norwich go down, he should look to move on to a bigger club. The Norwich City defender is too good for the Championship. If Spurs manage to sign him, it would be a superb long-term investment for them. Aarons is only 20-years-old and he could sort out their right-back position for the next decade. The Norwich defender is only going to get better with experience and coaching. It would be quite a coup for the Londoners. As per the Athletic, Mourin...
Everton and Newcastle have been linked with a move for the Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie. We covered reports earlier today that the 21-year-old is a man in demand this summer. It will be interesting to see if the Toffees make their move for him in the coming weeks. They could use some depth in their midfield and McKennie could be a good addition for them. The versatile Bundesliga ace will add depth and quality to the side. He can play multiple roles and his arrival will give Ancelotti more options to work with. The 21-year-old can play as a defensive midfielder or a central midfielder. It will be interesting to see where he ends up this summer. Both Everton and Newcastle are capable of affording him. If Everton come forward with a concrete offer, it will be interesting to see how...