Transfer News & Rumours
Everton in the running to sign 22-yr-old, but face competition from two other PL clubs
Everton are reportedly interested in signing American midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus this summer. According to Tuttosport, Aston Villa and West Ham United are also keen on signing the 22-year-old. The Merseyside outfit need more depth in midfield, and McKennie would be a welcome addition to the ranks. He is a hard-working central midfielder who would help out defensively and provide a goal threat with his runs into the box. McKennie bagged five goals in 34 appearances in Serie A last season – his best return during a single campaign as a professional. He could complement Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure with his skill-set, and Everton will be keen to get the deal over the line in the next few days. However, Villa and West Ham are probably better placed financially to secure the ...
Newcastle linked with 24-yr-old La Liga player, Frenchman keen on PL move
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby. According to Spanish media outlet AS, the 24-year-old is on the chopping block this summer, with Valencia willing to sell him for around €8-10 million. Diakhaby is pushing hard to move to the Premier League, and signing for Newcastle could be hugely appealing. The Magpie desperately need to strengthen their defensive options after shipping six goals in their first two league games this season. They were beaten 4-2 at home by West Ham United on the opening weekend before falling to a 2-0 defeat at Aston Villa. Newcastle are operating with a limited transfer budget, and Diakhaby fits the profile of player they generally tend to sign. The defender has the ability to succeed in the Premier League and cou...
Euro club enter talks to sign £15m Aston Villa star with 10 league goals last term
Roma have opened talks with Aston Villa over the transfer of Anwar El Ghazi, Football Insider reports. The Dutchman has been a regular starter for Villa since the start of the campaign, registering three goals from as many appearances. Despite this, he has been tipped to head for the exit door this month as his game time will be reduced when Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins are fit. Roma are interested in signing the former Lille man. They have now started preliminary talks with Villa. He is reportedly valued at £15 million. Sportslens view: El Ghazi has been a quality performer for the Midlands outfit. He bagged 10 league goals last term despite being restricted to 27 appearances. He has continued to impress in the early weeks of the new season, but there are doubts whether he can sustain hi...
‘Done deal’: Journalist claims West Ham have secured the signing of €30m star
West Ham United have finally secured a deal for Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma. Although the deal is yet to be confirmed by either club, reputed football journalist Fabrizio Romano claims it is as good as a ‘done deal’. The Hammers have been looking to sign Zouma for the past couple of weeks, but there was uncertainty with issues concerning agents threatening to scupper the move. The main issue between Kurt Zouma and West Ham is about agents. Chelsea want Zouma to go as they’re ready to bid for Jules Koundé in order to complete the deal. 🔵 #CFC West Ham will try to resolve the problems with Zouma – deal in danger but no Caleta Car talks as of now. https://t.co/vJMtCI4gox — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2021 West Ham have other options if they fail to land Zouma, but it ...
David Moyes confident of bringing £75,000-a-week attacker to West Ham United – report
West Ham United are confident of re-signing Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard before this month’s transfer deadline, Football Insider reports. The England international was on loan with the Hammers earlier this year, where he revived his form with nine goals in 16 games. He has since been touted to rejoin the Hammers on a permanent deal, but nothing has materialised in terms of a transfer with the Red Devils. It is now reported that talks are ongoing between United and Lingard’s camp. David Moyes is confident that the attacker will arrive before Tuesday’s deadline. Sportslens view: Lingard was involved for the Red Devils during pre-season, but he missed the season opener against Leeds United due to coronavirus. He returned in a closed-doors friendly against Burnley at Old Trafford, ...
Norwich in talks with 29-year-old Arsenal-linked La Liga midfielder
Norwich City have opened talks with Real Betis over a move for midfielder William Carvalho, according to a report by Sky Sports. Carvalho spent seven years at Sporting CP at the beginning of his career, making almost 200 appearances and winning two domestic trophies. His performances earned him several caps for the Portugal national team – winning the European Championships in 2016 – and he has often been linked with a transfer to Arsenal. However, he later moved to Real Betis in 2018 after the World Cup in a deal worth around £15 million. He began as a regular starter but has since been in and out of the side. Carvalho made 12 La Liga starts and a further 15 appearances off the bench last season as Manuel Pellegrini’s men finished in sixth and qualified for the Europa League. According to...
Tottenham have opened talks to sign 22-yr-old, deal could be possible for £40m
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on signing the American midfielder Weston McKennie from Juventus before the transfer window closes. The Italian outfit are reportedly open to selling the player and replacing him with Axel Witsel from Borussia Dortmund. As per Gianluca di Marzio, Tottenham director Fabio Paratici has been a long-time admirer of the player. He took the former Bundesliga midfielder to Juventus, and it is no surprise he is keen on bringing him to Spurs. They need more depth in central midfield, and McKennie could prove to be a quality long-term investment. Tanguy Ndombele and Moussa Sissoko have been linked with moves away from the London club, and McKennie would be a superb alternative. Meanwhile, the Independent claims that a deal may be possible for around £40 million, and S...
Jose Mourinho could bring £60,000-a-week Chelsea star to Roma after Tammy Abraham – report
Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is one of the midfield targets for Roma boss Jose Mourinho, Corriere dello Sport reports. The Giallorossi have been busy during this summer’s transfer window with six signings for a combined fee of around €98 million. The most expensive of those was Tammy Abraham from Chelsea. He made a huge impression on his debut with two assists. It is now reported that Mourinho could be eyeing another player from his former club. Loftus-Cheek is under consideration. Borussia Monchengladbach’s Denis Zakaria is the priority midfield target, but he is proving costly with his contract expiring next summer. Roma are prepared to pay between €10-15m for the Swiss, but Monchengladbach are reluctant to sell him for less than €20m. Sportslens view: Loftus-Cheek spent th...
Report: Aston Villa now intent on signing £45m superstar in the making
Aston Villa are now determined to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to Tuttosport. Villa boss Dean Smith has already been a very busy man in the transfer market. Danny Ings, Leon Bailey, Emiliano Buendia and Ashley Young have all been brought to Villa Park and Jack Grealish left for Manchester City. However, it seems as though Villa are far from done. Smith seems to be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Villa Park. Aston Villa determined to sign McKennie The 22-year-old is on the Villans’ radar, according to Tuttosport. In fact, it is suggested that the Midlands outfit are now ‘determined’ to sign him. Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace also want to sign the United States international. So Villa will certainly not have things all their own way. Wha...
Liverpool and Tottenham need to pay €50m for winger who starred at Euros – report
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur will need to pay at least €50 million to convince Rennes to sell Jeremy Doku this month, Jeunes Footeux reports. The 19-year-old joined the Ligue 1 club from Anderlecht for €26m last summer but had a disappointing debut season with just two goals and four assists from 37 outings. However, he made a huge impression for Belgium at the European Championships. He bagged just one assist from two games but was the Red Devils’ main attacking threat. It is now reported that Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo is an admirer of the wide attacker, and the north London club could consider a late approach to sign him. Liverpool have also been keeping tabs on his situation. With the transfer window closing in a week, it is claimed that it would take at least €50...
Wolves interested in signing 24-year-old international star valued at €20m – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car, Sky Sports reports. The Midlands outfit have made five signings this summer. Yerson Mosquera was signed from Atletico Nacional to bolster the heart of the defence. Wolves boss Bruno Lage recently said that he needs more quality in the squad, and it is now reported that they are interested in landing Caleta-Car. Marseille need to balance their books to offset the losses due to COVID-19, and they are willing to sell the Croatian for a fee of around €20 million. However, Wolves face an uphill task of convincing him to join them. He wants to continue playing in European competitions if he leaves Marseille. Wolves will intensify their pursuit of the centre-back if they receive any encouragement or chan...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals whether Manchester United will make more signings
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an update on the club’s transfer plans for the final days of the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have made two marquee signings in centre-back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho for a combined fee of around £112.5 million. There have been suggestions that the club could attempt to sign a new midfielder, but Solskjaer has hinted that there may not be much activity before the deadline. However, speaking to VG’s Arilas Ould-Saada, Solskjaer did not dismiss the prospect of another new signing but said he is happy with the business done this summer. He said: “I don’t think much is going to happen. If something happens, it is a bonus. “You never know what happens in the world of football. But we’ve had a very good window...
