Transfer News & Rumours
PSG director launches scathing attack on Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo Araujo has spoken out following reports linking Kylian Mbappe with a move to Real Madrid. Mbappe has been a superstar for PSG since signing from Monaco back in 2017. In 174 appearances for Les Parisiens, he has hit a staggering 133 goals, helping the club to eight domestic trophies and a Champions League final. Mbappe celebrates his hat-trick at Camp Nou It’s no secret that Real Madrid are big admirers of the 22-year-old. There have recently been widespread rumours that they submitted a €160 million bid for the young forward. PSG sporting director Leonardo Araujo has confirmed these reports, also adding that they have rejected the offer. The Brazilian continued to talk about the situation. He was quite scathing of Madrid in his comments, ...
Patrick Vieira interested in bringing £79,000-per-week defender to Crystal Palace – report
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa, according to Foot Mercato. Kurzawa only signed a new contract at Les Parisiens last summer, but he is said to be eyeing a fresh challenge away from the club. He has been offered to the Eagles, and it is reported that Vieira is interested in bringing his compatriot to the club before the deadline. However, the Frenchman does not have the authority to make the decision, and a deal ultimately depends on the club’s hierarchy. Sportslens view: Palace have reduced the average age of the squad this summer with the release of several senior players at the expiry of their contracts. They have since recruited six players in the transfer market. Five of them are outfield players with the maximu...
Report: Leeds now want to sign £18m ‘new Lukaku’
Leeds United are interested in signing Orlando City powerhouse Daryl Dike this summer according to a report from TEAMtalk. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa desperately needs to add some more firepower to his ranks at Elland Road before the transfer window slams shut. Providing more quality competition and cover for Patrick Bamford will be crucial to Leeds’ hopes of achieving success this season. And it seems as though Bielsa has his sights set on the perfect man for the job. Leeds are allegedly eyeing a move to sign Orlando City striker Dike – Copyright: xScottxColemanx Leeds eyeing Dike swoop TEAMtalk reckon that Bielsa is eyeing a move to bring the United States international to Elland Road this summer. Dike would be a fine addition for the Whites. The 21-year-old could be available for around...
Tottenham remain keen on 22-yr-old but their PL rivals are in the driving seat
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on improving their defensive options before the transfer window closes and they are still considering a move for the Sevilla star Jules Kounde. According to L’Equipe via GFFN, Chelsea are currently in the driving seat to sign the French international. Tottenham continue to consider a move for Jules Koundé, but Chelsea sit very firmly in the driving seat, according to L’Équipe. — Get French Football News (@GFFN) August 24, 2021 The Blues have agreed on a deal to sell Kurt Zouma to West Ham and Kounde is likely to replace his compatriot at the London club. The 22-year-old is one of the best young talents around Europe right now and he was certainly one of the best defenders in the Spanish league last year. Both Premier League clubs could use a quality centre ...
‘Amazing news’, ‘That’s more like it’ – Some Spurs fans react to Kane’s update on his future
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has been linked with a move away from the London club this summer and Manchester City have been tipped as a potential destination. Apparently, Tottenham chief Daniel Levy is not keen on selling the 28-year-old England international anytime soon and the player has now accepted that he will have to continue at the London club this season. Harry Kane has now sent out a message to the Tottenham fans on social media claiming that he is overwhelmed with the messages of support he has received from the fans in the last few weeks and he also thanked them for the reception on Sunday. The player has also revealed that he will be staying at Tottenham this summer and he is completely focused on helping the side achieve a successful season. It was incredible to see ...
Arsenal prepared to sell regular starter for around £12.8m – report
Arsenal are prepared to sanction the sale of Alexandre Lacazette if they receive an offer of around £12.8 million, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Gunners currently have Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah in the final year of their contracts. Both strikers could be sold before the deadline. Nketiah is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace and an unnamed club. The Gunners are looking for at least £20m for his services. It is now reported that Lacazette could be sold for much less. The north London club have yet to receive any offers for the France international. Sportslens view: The Gunners were fancied to land a striker earlier this summer, but they are not close to signing anyone at the current point of time. Nketiah appears likely to head for the exit door soon, but Lacaze...
Report: Levy is now trying to push £79k-a-week Tottenham ace out the door
Tottenham Hotspur have offered Moussa Sissoko to Juventus in part exchange for Weston McKennie, according to Tuttosport. We covered a report from Tuttosport three days ago suggesting that Spurs had offered Tanguy Ndombele to Juve to tempt them into allowing McKennie to leave. However, the Italian giants didn’t fancy the former Lyon midfielder. Sissoko has been offered to Juventus So Daniel Levy has allegedly made the Old Lady another offer. Moussa Sissoko offered to Juventus That’s according to Tuttosport, who claim that Tottenham are desperate to bring McKennie, 22, to north London this summer. Sissoko, who earns £79k-a-week (Salary Sport), joined Tottenham five years ago on transfer deadline day and has gone on to rack up 202 appearances for the club. However, the 32-year-...
Leicester City very interested in signing Tottenham target, could be sold for €20m – report
Leicester City are very interested in PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke, Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida reports. The 19-year-old had his breakthrough season with the Dutch giants last term, registering nine goals and eight assists from 32 appearances in all competitions. He has started the current campaign in fine form with six goals and one assist from eight outings, but there is speculation that he could be sold this month. PSV recently failed to make the Champions League group stage after a 2-1 play-off defeat to Benfica. It is now reported that Madueke could be available for €20 million. Tottenham Hotspur have been regularly linked with their graduate this summer, but the Foxes appear very keen on pursuing his services before the deadline. Sportslens view: Madueke has played ...
Report: Wolves prepare £21.4m offer for 24-year-old, they’re £4m short of asking price
Wolverhampton Wanderers will have to pay £25.6 million for Goncalo Guedes according to a report from Super Deporte. The Black Country out are believed to only be willing to pay £21.4 million for the Portuguese attacker, however. Bruno Lage clearly wants to bolster his attacking wide areas at Molineux before the transfer window slams shut. Adama Traore has been heavily linked with an exit from Wolves this summer (The Times). And if the former Barcelona winger leaves Wolves this summer, it seems as though Lage has his eyes set on Guedes as a replacement. There could be a problem on the horizon for the Black Country outfit, however. Guedes will cost Wolves £25.6 million That’s according to Super Deporte. It is suggested that Wolves are prepared to pay just over £21 million for the winger. It ...
Report: Club ready to sell defender amid interest from Celtic and Leeds
Dundee United are set to cash in on defender Kerr Smith before the summer transfer window shuts amid interests from Celtic and Leeds United. According to The Scottish Sun, both clubs are monitoring the situation, with Southampton, Crystal Palace and Leicester City also monitoring the 16-year-old. Despite his age, Smith has made two senior-team appearances this term having made his debut last season, and is regarded as one of Scottish football’s top young talents. Dundee Utd have knocked back two bids from Southampton, but are very much open to selling their academy graduate before the end of the month. Sportslens View The Sun’s Alan Nixon reported back in May that Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool are also looking at the youngster, and he definitely has something in him to have ...
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1 app since 2019, manager prefers 23 y/o – defender has uncertain future at Celtic [opinion]
Boli Bolingoli doesn’t appear to have a future at Celtic after falling down the pecking order in the last 12 months while being deemed surplus to requirements under new manager Ange Postecoglou. The 26-year-old joined Celtic on a four-year deal from Rapid Vienna in 2019 and has gone on to make 29 appearances in all competitions, but he’s not featured for the Bhoys since 2020 and only has one appearance in a Celtic shirt in the last two years. He struggled in his debut season in Scotland and was loaned out to Istanbul Basaksehir FK last campaign, making a total of 18 appearances across the board. Postecoglou prefers Greg Taylor and Adam Montgomery at left-back, however, so there’s no room for Bolingoli since he’s returned to Celtic. And although there has been interest from clubs in Turkey ...
Report: Aston Villa man closing in on summer exit, player returning to former club
The writing has been on the wall for some time in regard to Wesley Moraes’ situation at Aston Villa. The 24-year-old has struggled for form, fitness and playing time ever since he made the switch from Club Brugge in 2019, so it’s no surprise he could be on his way out this summer. Dean Smith prefers Ollie Watkins and new-boy Danny Ings in attack, so he’s willing to loan Wesley out for the campaign so he can get much-needed playing time. Gregg Evans of The Athletic says Club Brugge are bringing Wesley back to the Belgium, though he didn’t mention if the deal included a buying option. Wesley has made 26 appearances in all competitions for Villa, scoring six goals with one assist. The Brazilian international has featured only four times since his debut campaign (2019/20), however, due to him ...
