Transfer News & Rumours
Report: Klopp is an admirer of £97m Barcelona man as he eyes possible summer swoop
According to Bleacher Report, Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele is an alternative option for Liverpool if their planned summer move for RB Leipzig star Timo Werner falls through. The Germany international striker wants a move to Anfield this summer and has already turned down an opportunity to join Bayern Munich as a result. However, Liverpool aren’t ready to meet his for £54 million asking price this summer and might be willing to wait till next summer when his release clause would have dropped to £36 million. Nevertheless, they are expected to bring in a back-up for the front trio of Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, and a loan move for Dembele could be on the cards. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be an admirer of the France international, and with Barcelona reportedl...
‘The arrogance of this’ – Some Spurs fans react to what agent of £75m target told Mourinho
Lille striker Victor Osimhen is on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur as boss Jose Mourinho looks to bolster his attacking ranks ahead of next season. The 21-year-old bagged 18 goals across all competitions for the Ligue 1 outfit before the French campaign ended abruptly, and he is also wanted by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Cahiers du Football editor Abdellah Boulma claimed that Spurs have submitted a £75 million bid for Osimhenn, and it appears that there is some truth to his claims. The agent of the Nigerian international Ariyo Igbayilola has revealed that he has spoken with Mourinho, but it doesn’t appear that a move is on the cards, though, as he reckons that the player’s chances of getting regular playing minutes at Spurs are slim due to Harry Kane. “We tol...
Prospective new Newcastle owners’ reported hopes for striker allegedly suffer blow
The reported hopes of the prospective new owners of Newcastle United of signing Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo are fading away. Earlier this month, Sky Sports reported that the prospective new owners of Newcastle, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, are interested in signing the Nigerian striker on a permanent contract from Shanghai Greenland Shenhua in the summer transfer window. The former Watford striker joined United on loan from Shanghai in the January transfer window. That loan deal originally runs out tomorrow, but, according to Goal.com, United and Shanghai are in talks over extending it. The report published this afternoon has claimed that the Red Devils are confident that they will reach an agreement with the Chinese Super League club over extending the 30-year-old stri...
Report: Brazilian open to Everton move this summer
According to Todofichajes, Sporting Lisbon midfielder Wendel is open to moving to Everton in the summer transfer window. It has been claimed that Everton’s first bid for the 22-year-old has been turned down, but Sporting will sell the Brazilian midfielder, who wants to switch to the Merseyside outfit this summer. Everton’s interest Plataformamedia recently reported that Everton have made a bid of €15 million (£13.49 million) for Wendel. However, according to the report, Sporting are unlikely to accept that offer, as they are looking for at least €20 million (£17.99 million) for the Brazil Under-23 international. Stats Wendel has made 18 starts and one substitute appearance in the league for Sporting so far this season, scoring two goals and providing one assist in the process, according to...
Kevin Phillips urges West Bromwich Albion to keep promising graduate amid widespread interest
In an interview with West Brom News, Kevin Phillips has urged West Bromwich Albion to convince Rayhaan Tulloch to stay put amid the interest from different clubs. The youngster has been hugely impressive for the reserve side this term and he has registered nine goals and four assists from just 14 appearances. However, he has yet to make an impact with the senior squad and has been restricted to only 32 minutes from his three outings in the FA Cup. With his contract expiring next month, it has recently been reported that Rangers, West Ham and Brighton could be in the running to sign him on a free transfer. On the contrary, the Baggies are also deemed to be confident of extending the youngster’s stay and Phillips believes that is the right thing to do with the promising teenager. “If you’ve ...
Sporting director confirms Arsenal have signed 19-year-old attacker on a free transfer
Fram Larvik sporting director Jostein Jensen has confirmed that Arsenal have already landed the signature of young forward George Lewis. The 19-year-old had a trial with the Gunners at the beginning of March and it appears that he has sufficiently impressed to sign for the club on a free transfer. “Yes, we can confirm that [Lewis has signed an Arsenal contract]. I have been told that he has signed for Arsenal. We wish George good luck,” Jensen revealed. Lewis only made five appearances for Larvik, who are playing in the third tier of Norwegian football and he was a free-agent when he had the trial with the Gunners earlier this year. The teenager has shown his versatility of playing in different attacking positions but he tends to prefer operating on the left wing. In the past couple o...
Report: Brazilian undecided over next club, but he prefers Tottenham Hotspur
According to Todofichajes, Paris Saint-Germain are interested in signing Willian, but the Chelsea winger is more attracted by Tottenham Hotspur. Willian is out of contract at Chelsea at the end of next month, and no new deal is in place. It does look very likely that the Brazil international, who can operate as a winger or as an attacking midfielder, will become a free agent from the start of July. Todofichajes has claimed that PSG sporting director Leonardo is in talks with Willian, with Spurs also interested, and it is the North London club that the 29-year-old prefers due to having previously worked with their manager Jose Mourinho. The report has added that the former Shakhtar Donetsk star has not officially decided his next club. Brilliant signing for Tottenham Hotspur Willian is one ...
Newcastle United now reportedly facing Chelsea competition for £22.5m forward
Newcastle United’s reported quest to sign Said Benrahma from Brentford has just become tougher due to Chelsea. The Northern Echo reported in February of Newcastle’s interest in signing the 24-year-old forward in the summer transfer window. It was claimed that the Magpies had a scout to watch the Algeria international in action for Brentford against Middlesbrough in the Championship. However, it now seems that Newcastle will have to battle with Premier League rivals Chelsea for the signature of the former Nice man, who can operate anywhere in attack. According to Todofichajes, Chelsea have identified the Championship player as a potential transfer target this summer. The report has added that Brentford value Benrahma at €25 million (£22.49 million). Stats According to WhoScored, Benrahma ha...
Report: Tottenham told they can sign La Liga winner for next season, if two conditions are met
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the two-time La Liga winning midfielder Philippe Coutinho this summer. As per Football Insider, the London club have been told that they can sign the playmaker on loan for a fee of around £8m and they will have to cover his wages as well. It will be interesting to see if Spurs agree to that. They can certainly afford the asking price and his wages. Coutinho could improve them immensely if he manages to adapt to Mourinho’s system and regain his confidence. He used to be a star in the Premier League during his time with Liverpool and he should be able to adapt to English football immediately. His direct style of play suits the Premier League as well. He might just get back to his best if he returns to his comfort zone. Coutinho would add flair, goal...
Contact made: Arsenal step up their pursuit of £60 million Chelsea target
Arsenal have ramped up their interest in signing Lyon striker Moussa Dembele. The 23-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this month, but L’Equipe has claimed that the Gunners have now made contact with his representatives. Arsenal could be set to lose both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette this summer, potentially leaving them woefully short of forward options. The former Celtic and Fulham star has been hugely impressive since joining Lyon, scoring 42 goals in 88 appearances for the club in all competitions. The early curtailment of the season in France left Lyon outside the European qualification spots, sparking talk that they would need to sell some of their top players. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas described the decision to cancel the 2019/20 ...
Newcastle reportedly monitoring £20m midfielder Mauricio Pochettino allegedly wanted at Tottenham
According to The Chronicle, Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham Unite are interested in signing Eberechi Eze from Queens Park Rangers in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle are monitoring the 21-year-old attacking midfielder. The report has added that Eze is one of a number of promising young players who have been tracked by the Magpies’ scout. Stats According to WhoScored, Eze has scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in 37 Championship matches for QPR so far this season. During the 2018-19 campaign, the attacking midfielder made 37 starts and five substitute appearances in the league for Rangers, scoring four goals and providing three assists in the process, according to WhoScored. Back in 2017-18, the youngster scored two goals in 16 league ...
Player makes Celtic announcement, Kieran Tierney responds
Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has sent a message to Jonny Hayes on Instagram after the winger announced that he is leaving Celtic. The 32-year-old winger has announced on Instagram that he will not be at Celtic next season. The Republic of Ireland international is out of contract at the Hoops this summer, and the Glasgow giants have decided not to renew his deal. Tierney joined Celtic from Arsenal in the summer of 2019, and the Scotland international left-back has sent a message to Hayes on Instagram, and so has Bhoys midfielder Scott Brown. Tierney wrote: “What a guy mate. ❤️ memories nobody can ever take away.” Brown wrote: “Going to miss you my man. What a man and what a player. Hard going in the dressing room to replace x” Celtic spell Hayes joined Celtic from Scottish...
