Transfer News & Rumours
€28m-rated star expected to leave Arsenal for free next summer after contract snub – report
Alexandre Lacazette has no plans of extending his Arsenal contract that expires in June 2022, football.london reports. The Frenchman was fancied to leave earlier this summer when the Gunners were linked with several strikers. However, they have failed to receive any formal offers for his services due to his high £182,000-per-week wages. Roma and Atletico Madrid were among the striker’s admirers, but neither made a formal approach to sign him. It is now reported that Lacazette has no intention of renewing his deal, and he will leave on a free next summer. Sportslens view: Lacazette has been a solid performer for the north London club, netting 17 or more goals in three of his four campaigns. It seemed that he could be on his way after entering the final year of his deal, but he is now expect...
Thomas Soucek sends lovely eight-word message to West Ham new signing
West Ham United have confirmed their second signing of the day, and that pretty much ends their business for the summer. The Hammers have confirmed the signing of Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral late in the day. They set the wheels in motion earlier today and wrapped up the deal before tonight’s deadline. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder will join on an initial loan, with West Ham having an option to buy at the end of the season. Kral was part of the Czech Republic’s squad for the European Championships alongside West Ham’s Tomas Soucek and Vladimir Coufal. Soucek took to social networking site Twitter to send a brilliant message to Kral, suggesting he acted as an agent on his behalf to take him to the London club. Sports agent Soucek continues. Welcome to our club, @alexkralc...
Liam Cooper sends five word reaction on Instagram as Leeds player leaves the club
Leeds United have confirmed today that young midfielder Robbie Gotts has left the club to join Barrow on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old has followed Jordan Stevens to join League Two side Barrow AFC in a permanent move. Gotts, a product of the Leeds United Academy, impressed throughout his time at the club – particularly at Under-23 level. The versatile midfielder was wanted by Oldham and Motherwell as well, but he chose to move to Barrow instead. The youngster spent last season on loan at Lincoln City and Salford City and leaves the Whites after a long association with the club. Marcelo Bielsa has always spoken highly about Gotts. He heaped praise on the youngster last year, but the player has not established himself in the first team. Gotts took to social networking site Instagra...
Fulham close to signing £35k-per-week midfielder before deadline – report
Fulham are close to signing Nathaniel Chalobah before tonight’s deadline, according to reports from Sky Sports. Talks between the two clubs are at an advanced stage. The 26-year-old defensive midfielder is likely to join on a permanent move, but an initial loan has still not been completely ruled out. Chalobah joined Watford in 2017 from Chelsea on a permanent deal. He previously played for the Hornets in 2012-13 on loan from the Blues. The midfielder, who is on £35k-per-week wages at Watford, has made over 80 appearances for the club, but it seems his time at Vicarage Road is coming to an end. SportsLens View This has been an extremely busy transfer window for Watford who offloaded several key players including Troy Deeney who joined Birmingham City. Will Hughes has been s...
Newcastle submit offer to sign 21-yr-old, but face competition from another PL club
Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers have submitted an offer to sign Marseille defensive midfielder Boubacar Kamara. According to a report from Foot Mercato via GFFN, the two Premier League clubs have submitted an offer of around €2.5 million to loan the player. They have also included an option to buy Kamara permanently next summer for around €15m. The 21-year-old had an impressive campaign with Marseille last season, and it is no surprise that English clubs are looking to snap him up. The highly talented midfielder will be a free agent next summer, and it would be wise of the French outfit to cash in on him rather than lose him for free next year. Newcastle need a quality defensive midfielder alongside Isaac Hayden. Kamara would help protect their defence and allow the attacking ...
‘We did it’, ‘Finally’ – Some Chelsea fans react after hearing 26-yr-old is set to join the club
Chelsea will sign Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid on a loan deal. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Champions League winners will pay a loan fee of €5 million for Saul. Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the 26-year-old and should finalise his move to Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline. Saúl to Chelsea, HERE WE GO! Agreement reached for €5m loan from Atletico Madrid. Personal terms agreed. Saúl will be in London soon to sign the contract. 🔵🤝 #CFC #DeadlineDay Final details and the deal will be announced. Difficult deal but finally set to be completed. pic.twitter.com/3Jq5e3JwXE — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 31, 2021 Saul dropped down the pecking order at Atletico last season, and he needed to leave the club to play regular first-team football. T...
‘Almost done’ – Journalist claims Everton now close to signing 82-cap international
Everton are close to securing the signature of Salomon Rondon in the final hours of transfer deadline day. According to journalist Alan Myers, Rondon is close to joining the Toffees. Rondon almost done — Alan Myers (@ALANMYERSMEDIA) August 31, 2021 The 82-times capped Venezuela international is a free agent after his contract with Dalian Professional expired. Rondon, who previously worked with Rafael Benitez at Newcastle United and Dalian, is now very close to rejoining him at the Merseyside club. SportsLens View Everton desperately needed to sign a striker this summer after they offloaded Moise Kean to Juventus. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the first-choice striker at the club, and Benitez needed more depth in that area. Cenk Tosun is another option, although it’s unclear how much ...
Ornstein: Arsenal have reached an agreement to sell £110k-per-week star on D-day
Real Betis have reached an agreement with Arsenal for the signing of Hector Bellerin, according to The Athletic. Bellerin has been heavily linked with a move away from Arsenal throughout the summer, and it seems the Spaniard will finally get his wish fulfilled. The Athletic’s David Ornstein has claimed that Bellerin, who is on £110k-per-week wages at the north London club, will join Betis on loan. An agreement has been reached between the two clubs, but the deal does not include an option to buy the 26-year-old right-back. The two parties are working on the final details of personal terms, with Bellerin set to take a pay cut to join the La Liga club. He will undergo a medical in London this afternoon ahead of flying to Spain. Sportslens View Bellerin made his senior debut f...
West Ham looking to sign 23-yr-old midfield target before the window closes
West Ham United are looking to sign Alex Kral from Spartak Moscow. According to the Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg, the Hammers hope to sign the 23-year-old defensive midfielder on a loan deal. There could also be an option or obligation to buy the player permanently next summer. West Ham looking at a loan deal for Spartak Moscow midfielder Alex Kral. Deal for Czech Republic international could include option to buy or an obligation. Might not be the only player who joins #whufc — Jacob Steinberg (@JacobSteinberg) August 31, 2021 Kral has been linked with a move to the London club since the January transfer window and could prove a useful option for David Moyes. West Ham do not possess a specialist defensive midfielder who can fill in for Declan Rice in the event of an injury and Kral could be...
Sevilla chief Monchi reveals transfer stance on Chelsea target Jules Kounde – report
Sevilla sporting director Monchi has revealed the club’s stance on Jules Kounde amid the transfer interest from Chelsea. The Blues have identified the Frenchman as their prime centre-back target, but it appears that a deal is unlikely at the moment. The club made an opening bid of around €55 million last week, but it fell short of Sevilla’s reported valuation between €65-70m. Monchi has now revealed that the club will no longer negotiate. The Blues must trigger the €80m release clause to sign Kounde today. He said in his deadline-day press conference: “The only offer from Chelsea for Kounde was last Wednesday for an amount we didn’t like.” “It was not enough for us. We responded with a counter-offer which had a deadline of Friday, to allow us to be able to sign a replacement...
‘One to watch’ – Phil Hay claims three Leeds players could leave today
Leeds United could offload a few players on transfer deadline day. The Athletic’s Phil Hay has claimed that Robbie Gotts is likely to leave the club on a permanent deal. Oldham Athletic, Barrow and Motherwell are interested in signing him. Jordan Stevens is also set to leave the club. The 21-year-old midfielder is joining Barrow on loan. Jordan Stevens joining Barrow on loan. @TheAthleticUK #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 31, 2021 Hay has also claimed that Helder Costa is another player who could leave on the deadline day, with Valencia keen to secure his signature. The Portuguese winger is likely to fall down the pecking order at Elland Road with the imminent arrival of Daniel James from Manchester United. one to watch. I mentioned a while back that Valencia like him. — Phil Hay (@Phi...
Wolves eye move for 23-year-old ace after missing out on £35m target – Journalist
Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to sign a defender on the final day of the summer transfer window. Lille defender Sven Botman has been heavily linked with a move, but it seems the Dutchman won’t be joining Wolves. According to Fabrizio Romano, Wolves had a bid rejected for Botman earlier this week. Sky Sports reported that Wolves and Sevilla are still in talks to sign the 21-year-old top-class defender, but it seems that may not be the case. The Athletic claimed yesterday that Wolves failed to meet Lille’s £35 million asking price for Botman. Wolverhampton had a bid refused for Sven Botman 3 days ago… and now the deal with Lille is completely OFF. Wolves are now also targeting Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham as one of the options. 👀🐺 #Wolves #transfers — Fabrizio Romano (@...
