Transfer News & Rumours
‘Got to find other ways’ – Dean Smith hints at a new role for 24-yr-old Aston Villa star
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has hinted that there could be a positional change to get the best out of Jack Grealish in the upcoming games. The Aston Villa midfielder has been fouled more than any other player in the league this season and Smith claims that if Grealish is fouled in the good areas, it could help Aston Villa create chances and score from set-pieces. Smith has explained that Grealish will have to be more involved in the play. When asked if the 24-year-old midfielder could play centrally, the Villa manager revealed that Grealish is comfortable as an eight or a number ten. He said (via Birmingham Mail): “Listen, he’s a top player and he gets targeted hence getting 11 fouls yesterday (vs Chelsea). He got nullified in the game because of that as well. “Myself and Jack have got ...
Report: Euro club expect to ‘strike an agreement’ for £100k-per-week Everton star
It seems Morgan Schneiderlin is heading out of Goodison Park in the next few days. According to reports from the Liverpool Echo, the midfielder has already passed his medical with French outfit Nice. However, the Toffees still have to agree a deal with the French club. The report claims that Everton are ‘locked in negotiations with the Ligue 1 club’, and they are expecting to reach a deal within the next 48 hours to sell Schneiderlin. The French midfielder, who is on £100k-per-week wages at the club, joined the Blues in January 2017 for £20m from Manchester United. Everton are expecting to pocket a small transfer fee given he will be into the final year of his contract from next month. The 30-year-old defensive midfielder has made 15 appearances in the Premier Leag...
Sky Sports pundit urges Mourinho to raid Tottenham’s top four rivals for talented duo
Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has urged Tottenham to move for the Leicester City duo Caglar Soyuncu and Ricardo Pereira. He has also suggested Manchester City’s Angelino as a potential signing. He said (quotes via Football London): “In terms of potential solutions, I like Caglar Soyuncu at Leicester City very much. He is strong, quick and good on the ball but crucially also takes defending seriously. It’s not all about passing it out from the back and how he looks on the ball for him. He’s the standout signing for me this summer, the centre half they will all be after. I also like Leicester’s right-back, Ricardo Pereira, he’s got the right qualities for the modern game and Angelino, the left-back who’s on loan from Manchester City at RB Leipzig, has impressed me.” It will be interesting...
Report: Newcastle interested in 25-yr-old linked with Spurs, star would cost £27m
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the Roma keeper Pau Lopez. The 25-year-old has done well in Serie A this season and Journalist Francesco Balzani claims that the Magpies like the player. It would be strange if Newcastle made a move for Lopez this summer. They have much more pressing concerns and they have a quality keeper in Dubravka. Furthermore, Lopez is doing well at Roma and it is highly unlikely that he would move to Newcastle without any game time assurances. With Dubravka at the club, Newcastle cannot possibly guarantee him regular first-team football. Lopez is at the stage of his career where he wouldn’t want to be a backup option. The transfer seems highly unlikely and it could just be speculation. Darlow and Elliott are expected to leave Newcastle soon and t...
Chris Sutton reacts to Celtic decision as Jonny Hayes close to joining Aberdeen
According to reports from Sky Sports, Jonny Hayes will undergo a medical at his former club Aberdeen on Monday afternoon. The Irish winger was also targeted by Dundee United following his release by Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic. Hayes played with Aberdeen from 2012-2017, winning the League Cup in 2014, before moving to Celtic for a reported fee of £1m. The 32-year-old became a free agent after leaving Celtic at the end of the 2019-20 season following the expiry of his contract. Former Celtic striker turned popular football pundit Chris Sutton has reacted to his news on social networking site Twitter. The former Celtic hero is surprised that the Bhoys decided to let the winger go and join their rival side. Sutton praised Hayes for his effort and contribution to Celtic. He fe...
Report: Everton competing with 8 clubs for £27m 19-year-old
According to TuttoJuve, Everton are among the clubs interested in signing Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Salzburg in the summer transfer window. It has been reported by the Italian news outlet that Juventus, Napoli, AC Milan, Hertha Berlin, Sevilla and Valencia are also interested in securing the services of the Hungary international. The report has added that two other clubs from the Premier League want the 19-year-old central midfielder, who is valued at €30 million (£27.09 million). Stats According to Whoscored, Szoboszlai made six appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga for Salzburg this season, scoring four goals in the process. The teenager also provided one assist in two Europa League games, scoring one goal in five Champions League games, and scored twice in four cup ties this campaign,...
Report: Leeds United have enquired about 23-year-old Premier League midfielder
Leeds United are interested in signing Emiliano Buendia from Norwich City in the summer transfer window, according to Read Norwich. It has been reported that Leeds – who are aiming to cinch automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League at the end of the season – have already made an enquiry about securing the services of the 23-year-old attacking midfielder. Stats Buendia has been at Norwich since 2018 when he joined the club after leaving Spanish club Getafe. According to WhoScored, the 23-year-old has made 23 starts and six substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Canaries so far this season, providing seven assists in the process. During the 2018-19 campaign, the youngster made 35 starts and three substitute appearances in the Championship for the Canaries,...
Reliable journalist: Tottenham have submitted an offer for £50k-per-week target
It is an open secret that Tottenham Hotspur are looking to bolster their midfield in the summer transfer window. Jose Mourinho wants to add a solid defensive midfielder in the summer and has earmarked Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as a potential option. Hojbjerg has just one year left on his current £50k-per-week deal and he is yet to sign a new contract. Moreover, he has openly expressed his desire to play at a higher level. Last week, Southampton removed Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as their captain. It probably gives an indication that the 24-year-old midfielder will not be staying at the club beyond the summer. According to reliable journalist and transfer expert Duncan Castles, Tottenham Hotspur have submitted an offer to Southampton already. He claims that the Saint...
‘Clueless’, ‘Inept’, ‘Hasn’t got a clue’ – Some Aston Villa fans slam Dean Smith’s tactics after 2-1 loss
Aston Villa crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea in the Premier League yesterday. Kortney Hause had given the home side a well-deserved lead towards the end of the first half but Chelsea got back into the game during the second half, around the hour mark. Christian Pulisic scored the equalizer for Frank Lampard’s side and Olivier Giroud gave them the lead two minutes later. The win puts Chelsea firmly in control of the top four race whereas Aston Villa’s chances of beating the drop have now taken a massive hit. Dean Smith’s men are now 19th in the league table and they will have to win most of their remaining games to stay up. Aston Villa have failed to win their last two games post resumption of the Premier League and the fans are not too happy with their team’s showing. Some of the Vi...
Report: Tottenham launch late bid to sign 22-yr-old who has been linked with Everton
Tottenham have made a move to sign the Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with Everton and Napoli in the recent weeks. As per Sun, Jose Mourinho has launched a bid to sign the young defender despite reports that Napoli have an agreement to sign the player. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can hijack the move and bring him to England this summer. It is no secret that the Londoners need to improve their back four. Jan Vertonghen is expected to leave at the end of this season and Spurs will have to bring in a replacement. Gabriel is highly talented and the Brazilian could be Vertonghen’ long term replacement at the club. The 22-year-old has impressed a lot with Lille this season and Mourinho wants him to replace Tottenham’s Belgian defender next se...
Alan Shearer gives his six-word reaction to Newcastle’s 3-0 win over Sheffield United
Newcastle United picked up a 3-0 win over Sheffield United at home today. Goals from Matt Ritchie, Allan Saint-Maximin and Joelinton secured a vital win for Steve Bruce’s side. Newcastle have now managed to complete a league double over the Blades this season. The win leaves Newcastle 12th in the table, 11 points clear of the drop zone. It is safe to assume that the Magpies will stay in the Premier League next season. Meanwhile, Sheffield United will be bitterly disappointed with their performance. They were excellent before the lockdown but their form has dipped since the resumption. They were held to a draw against Villa in their opening game post-lockdown and now a defeat leaves them seventh in the table. Former Newcastle star Alan Shearer has now reacted to the 3-0 win on Twitter. His ...
‘Immense’, ‘Unplayable’, ‘Rock solid’ – Some Newcastle fans drool over 25-yr-old’s display
Newcastle picked up a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Sheffield United today and Isaac Hayden put in a solid display for the home side. The 25-year-old Newcastle midfielder looked sharp and full of desire throughout the game and he helped his side keep it together at the back. Hayden did well to recycle possession, win the ball back and shield the centre backs. The Newcastle fans seem very impressed with the midfielder’s performance today and they have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the display. Hayden will be satisfied with his showing today and he will be hoping to build on this performance and finish the season strongly with Newcastle. At one point he was linked with a move away from the club, but he has developed into a key player for Steve Bruce’s side now. The Magpies are n...
