Transfer News & Rumours
‘I am proud to have signed for Newcastle United’ – 28y/o posts on Twitter
Former Motherwell goalkeeper Mark Gillespie has confirmed that he has signed for Newcastle United on Twitter. I am proud to have signed for Newcastle United. It’s been some journey from sitting in the Strawberry Corner at St James’ Park with my Dad as a 5 year old. When I got released from the club at 16, I never thought I’d be back one day. What A Feeling. @NUFC #HowayTheLads 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/Zb5FWJQwUC — Mark Gillespie (@markjgillespie) July 3, 2020 The 28-year-old was released 12 years ago while he was in the Magpies academy, but he has now returned and will join the first-team as a replacement for the departed Rob Elliot. Gillespie has agreed a three-year deal with Newcastle after leaving the Scottish Premiership side as a free agent, and it will be interesting to see...
Report: Bielsa keen on 24-yr-old Argentine, Leeds have been following him for a while
Leeds are thought to be keen on signing the River Plate defender Lucas Martinez Quarta. According to Sportwitness, the Whites have been following the 24-year-old defender for a while now and they could make their move this summer. River Plate need to sell some players to balance their books and Quarta could be up for grabs. Marcelo Bielsa needs to sign a quality centre back and Quarta could prove to be a solid addition. He has done well for River Plate over the last two seasons and he has the ability to succeed in English football as well. Leeds are on the verge of promotion to the Premier League and they will need better defenders next season. Signing Quarta could prove to be a vital move for them. The Whites will lose Ben White when the current season ends and the 24-year-old Argentine c...
De Bruyne sends message to Sane as he leaves for Bayern Munich
Germany international winger Leroy Sane has left Manchester City for Bayern Munich after four years at the Etihad Stadium. pic.twitter.com/mfujukywef — Leroy Sané (@LeroySane19) July 3, 2020 The 24-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Bundesliga giants in a £55 million move, and will now hope to establish himself as a regular in another star-studded side. Sane joined Man. City from Schalke for £37 million in 2016, going on to make 135 appearances for them across all competitions and scoring 39 goals. He missed the majority of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered in the Community Shield win over Liverpool in August but has now returned to full fitness. Sane will be missed at City, and Kevin De Bruyne has sent this message to him on Twitter: Good luck in Germa...
Report: Everton can sign 9-cap int’l by paying €5m extra from their latest offer
It is an open secret that Everton need to sign a central midfielder this summer. The departure of Morgan Schneiderlin indicates that Carlo Ancelotti will be looking to sign a new central midfielder. The likes of Fabian Delph and Tom Davies have been disappointing as well this season. The Toffees have been linked with a host of midfielders but one name keeps on coming back, again and again, is Napoli’s Allan. The 29-year-old defensive midfielder has managed 17 Serie A appearances, where he scored one goal and provided one assist. He made five starts in the Champions League as well. Ancelotti knows him very well, having coached him at Napoli, and wants to bring him to the Merseyside club. [embedded content] However, with Napoli, one thing is very clear. It’s not easy to out-haggle them at th...
Report: Celtic plotting move for 29-yr-old ace who has been linked with Rangers
Celtic are thought to be keen on the former St Mirren keeper Vaclav Hladky. Neil Lennon’s side are on the lookout for a new keeper and the move for Fraser Forster has proven to be difficult. The Saints ace was on loan at Celtic this past season and the Hoops want to sign him permanently. However, the finances involved have complicated the deal. As per Football Insider, Hladky is an alternative to Forster. It will be interesting to see if Celtic make their move for the 29-year-old now. The Czech keeper is a free agent right now and he could prove to be a superb addition for a bargain. He has done well in the SPL over the last year and a half. He has been linked with Rangers as well. Celtic need to sign a quality keeper and it remains to be seen who they end up with. They will be going for t...
‘Already done’ – Former PL manager claims Man Utd will sign 24-yr-old star this summer
Former Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood claims that Jack Grealish to Manchester United is ‘already done’. Sherwood said to Premier League productions (quotes via Metro): “I think Jack Grealish is a deal which is already done. He’s a player that they [Manchester United] need. I honestly believe there’s only one club for Jack Grealish. I don’t think he can stay at Aston Villa, he needs to progress his career. I think he signs for Manchester United.” The midfielder has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for weeks now. It will be interesting to see if he ends up at Manchester United next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could use an attacking midfielder like Grealish and he would be a superb signing for the Red Devils for the right price. As for the player, he needs to join a big club in...
Report: Tottenham keen on 24-yr-old ace who will cost £16m, Jose Mourinho is a big admirer
Tottenham are thought to be keen on signing the Lille keeper Mike Maignan this summer. The 24-year-old has done well for the Ligue 1 side and he is being eyed as the long term replacement for Hugo Lloris as per Sun. Jose Mourinho needs to plan for life without Lloris now and bringing in a talented young keeper would be a good move. Lloris is 33 and he is regressing. The Spurs star needs more competition and Maignan would be ideal. The Lille ace has kept 13 clean sheets this past season and he has the talent to develop into a top player. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a deal with Lille in the coming months. The Londoners have limited resources this summer but Lille’s asking price of £16million should be within their reach. The report adds that Jose Mourinho is a bi...
‘Rare quality’: Manager gives verdict on reported Celtic target he let go
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has told The Daily Echo that reported Celtic and Crystal Palace target Jordon Ibe can be a success at another club. Leaving Bournemouth Ibe left Bournemouth at the end of last month after his contract with the Premier League club ran out. The 24-year-old winger moved to the Cherries from Liverpool in the summer of 2016 for a transfer fee reported by The Daily Echo to be worth £15 million. Much was expected of the winger when he joined the Cherries, but the 24-year-old failed to progress and develop as much as he would have liked, and could not do much of note when he got his chances on the pitch. Howe has explained why Bournemouth did not make any effort to keep Ibe at the club, and he has said that he does have the qualities to succeed at another club. Celti...
Director claims Everton have given response to transfer request
Schalke director Jochen Schneider has told Kicker that the club want to sign Jonjoe Kenny from Everton for the 2020-21 campaign. Loan spell The 23-year-old right-back spent the 2019-20 season on loan at German outfit Schalke from Premier League side Everton. According to WhoScored, the former England Under-21 international made 31 appearances in the Bundesliga this past season, scoring two goals and providing three assists in the process. The defender also played three times in the DFB Pokal for Schalke this past campaign, according to WhoScored. Schneider has said that Schalke want to keep Kenny on loan at the club for next season as well, but Everton have decided against such a move. Schneider told Kicker, as translated by Sport Witness: “Jonjoe fitted Schalke like a glove. We have depos...
Everton will reportedly scout a player this weekend who turned down Liverpool in 2017
Scouts from Everton, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City will watch Leon Bailey in action for Bayer Leverkusen against Bayer Munich this weekend, according to Sky Sports. Bayer will take on Bundesliga rivals Bayern in the final of the DFB Pokal on Saturday evening, and Bailey is expected to start for his side. Sky Sports have reported that scouts from Everton, Liverpool, United and City will be in attendance and will watch the 22-year-old winger in action. The report has claimed that the Jamaica international could be available for between £20 million and £30 million, and that the he wants to play in England and is keen on a move to the Premier League. Stats According to WhoScored, Bailey made 12 starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayer this season, sco...
Celtic coach comments on player Neil Lennon and Steven Gerrard’s Rangers reportedly want
Gavin Strachan has raved about reported Celtic and Rangers target Ivan Toney to The Herald. Celtic and Rangers interest Steven Gerrard’s Rangers and Neil Lennon’s Celtic are among the clubs linked with former Newcastle United striker Toney. Peterborough United director of football Barry Fry told The Daily Mail (print edition, page 79, June 9, 2020) that he has had agents tell him that the Gers and the Hoops are “very interested” in signing Toney in the summer transfer window (click here to read more). The Scottish Sun also reported last month that Rangers and Celtic scouts have watched the Peterborough striker in action this past season. In demand According to The Peterborough Telegraph, Watford want the 24-year-old, while The Scottish Sun has credited Premier League rivals Brighton a...
Reported Leeds United and Wolves target announces he’s leaving
Reported Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers target Danny Loader has stated on Twitter that he is leaving Reading. The 19-year-old forward has sent an emotional message to Reading on Twitter, as he becomes a free agent. As reported by The Daily Mail, Reading had to withdraw an offer of a new contract to the youngster due to financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Daily Mail has also credited Championship club Leeds and Premier League side Wolves with interest in the England Under-20 international. Crystal Palace and Swansea City are also reported to be keeping tabs on the youngster. Loader has announced on Twitter that he is leaving Reading and has sent an emotional message to the Championship club. 💙🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/5itkBRzqUL — Danny...
