Transfer News & Rumours
Manchester United reportedly lead the race to sign goal machine next summer
Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland. According to BILD, United are in ‘pole position’ to secure the signature of the 21-year-old next summer. The news outlet casually dropped this incredible piece of news in an article describing Dortmund’s current situation. The piece talks about whether the German club are genuine title contenders or ‘just middle class’ this season. It discusses Dortmund’s overdependency on Haaland and how their points per game ratio drops during his absence. It also mentions how Haaland and Dortmund ‘will surely part ways’ next year, and his agent, Mino Raiola, will ‘pull the exit clause’. BILD make no mention of United’s negotiation plan or how they came to lead the race for the superst...
Tottenham hoping to reach agreement for 25-yr-old before window closes
Cagliari midfielder Nathan Nandez continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly pressing to sign him. Leeds United have been tipped to sign Nandez in recent months, and Tuttomercatoweb claims that the player’s future could be in England. Tottenham are currently working to find an agreement with Cagliari, and the deal could go down to the wire. It would be fair to assume that Sours have the financial resources to pull off the signing judging by their transfer links to date. The Premier League club need more quality in midfield, and Nandez could prove to be a useful addition to Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad. The Uruguayan international can play several midfield roles but is best known for his hard-working nature. Nandez has already shown his qual...
West Ham in pole position to sign midfielder with 18 goal contributions last season
West Ham United have been linked with a move for CSKA Moscow attacking midfielder Nikola Vlasic. As we reported earlier, the Hammers have identified the 23-year-old as an alternative target to Jesse Lingard. Calciomercato’s Daniele Longo has issued an update, claiming that West Ham are in pole position to sign Vlasic. 🚨 #WestHam in pole per #Vlasic, contatto previsto in serata con l’agente del nazionale croato. Gli Hammers si stanno avvicinando alla richiesta di 30 milioni del #CskaMosca @cmdotcom — Daniele Longo (@86_longo) August 24, 2021 He had an outstanding season with CSKA Moscow last year, bagging 12 goals and six assists across all competitions. The midfielder is reportedly valued at €30 million, which makes him a better value option than Lingard given their respective ages...
Southampton complete signing of highly-rated Premier League teenager
Southampton have confirmed the signing of 17-year-old Everton starlet Thierry Small. Small spent five years at Everton at academy level, having joined from West Bromwich Albion in 2016. He recently became a regular in the under-23s side and also earned call ups for the England youth teams. He made Toffees history back in January when he replaced James Rodriguez in their 3-0 FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday. Aged 16 years and 176 days, he became the youngest player to ever feature at senior level for the Merseyside club. Small in action against Sheffield Wednesday However, this has turned out to be his only appearance for Everton, as he has now completed his transfer to Southampton, as confirmed via the club’s official website. He signs on a three-year deal. Speaking about the move, ...
Chelsea leading the race to sign 26-yr-old, but face competition from Man Utd
Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez has repeatedly been linked with a move away from La Liga this summer. Manchester United and Chelsea are keen on securing his services as they strive to build title-winning squads. According to AS, the Blues are well placed to beat the Red Devils to the 26-year-old’s signature. The two Premier League clubs are hoping to sign the midfielder on a loan deal and pay a loan fee to the Spanish club. They will also take over the midfielder’s wages completely. Saul needs to leave to play regular first-team football this season, and a move to United or Chelsea would be ideal. Both clubs need to add quality and depth to their midfield, and Saul could prove to be a smart addition. The Spaniard can operate in multiple roles across the midfield and can also sl...
West Ham eyeing up Euro 2020 scorer as alternative to Jesse Lingard
West Ham United are considering a move for CSKA Moscow playmaker Nikola Vlasic if they fail in their bid to sign Jesse Lingard, reports the Telegraph. Vlasic has been at CSKA Moscow for three seasons, following an unsuccessful spell in the Premier League with Everton. He has made a total of 107 appearances for the Russian club, scoring on 33 occasions. Vlasic celebrates his strike at Euro 2020 His form has earned him 26 caps for the Croatia national team. His best moment on the international stage came this summer in their group stage fixture against Scotland, as he opened the scoring in a 3-1 win at Hampden Park. The 23-year-old could now be set for a return to England. The Telegraph claims that West Ham have identified him as a possible alternative to main target Jesse Lingard. The Hamme...
Report: Neymar tells PSG to bring Everton star to Parc des Princes
Paris Saint-Germain have contacted the representatives of Everton attacking midfielder Richarlison about a possible move, according to RMC Sport. Kylian Mbappe is yet to sign a contract extension with less than 11 months left on his deal, and the French giants could be forced to sell him this summer. If that happens, PSG have identified Richarlison as his potential replacement, with Neymar backing them to make a move and convincing the French giants he has the qualities to play for the side. Sportslens View The Brazil international has been continuously linked with a Goodison Park exit almost from the moment he joined them from Watford, and his departure is a matter of “when” and not “if”. Could it happen this summer? That is not looking like a possibility at the moment, with just around a...
Barcelona to receive cut of transfer fee with 23-year-old’s move to Brighton – report
Barcelona will receive a cut of the transfer fee with Marc Cucurella’s move to Brighton & Hove Albion this month, Spanish publication Marca reports. Cucurella left the Blaugrana for Getafe on a permanent deal last summer after the La Liga outfit triggered the buy option on his loan contract. The deal was initially agreed for €6 million with a 40 percent sell-on clause. Getafe later paid an additional €4m to reduce the sell-on percentage to 10. Cucurella is now expected to make his move to Brighton. The Premier League outfit have activated his €18m release clause after failing to negotiate a lesser fee. Sportslens view: Barcelona were recently permitted to register Memphis Depay, Emerson Royal and Eric Garcia after Gerard Pique accepted a significant pay cut. Jordi Alba h...
Tottenham interested in signing talented forward as alternative to Wolves star
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing PSV Eindhoven forward Noni Madueke. According to Fabrizio Romano the club are keen on the player, but he is not considered a priority. Adama Traoré is one of the main names on Tottenham list as potential new winger since weeks, confirmed. Direct talks ongoing with all parties involved – Spurs now preparing bid. ⚪️ #THFC Three names on the list. Adama, now priority. Madueke appreciated but PSV want to keep him. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 23, 2021 The first name on Nuno Espirito Santo’s wishlist is Adama Traore. Madueke left Spurs’ academy at the age of 16 to join PSV’s youth team in 2018. SL View The 19-year-old is a versatile player and can play across the front line. He started as an attacking midfielder ...
Report: Liverpool interested in Rangers man Benitez wants at Goodison Park
Liverpool are keeping a keen interest in Rangers right-back and Everton target Nathan Patterson, according to The Scottish Sun. The Toffees manager Rafa Benitez wants the 19-year-old at Goodison Park, and his side have already tabled a £5 million bid which has since been knocked back. However, Liverpool have been tracking the two-time Scotland international since the start of the year and are keeping tabs on his development. Sportslens View The Reds currently have Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams as options at right-back, while utility man James Milner can also play in the position. On that basis, an immediate move for Patterson does not look to be on the cards, which gives Everton a chance. The Toffees want the Rangers academy graduate this summer, having identified him as a long-...
‘I’m told’ – Journalist claims Arsenal midfielder ‘close to signing’ for Euro club on loan
Lucas Torreira is close to joining Serie A outfit Fiorentina on loan this summer, according to journalist Chris Wheatley. He has claimed that the 25-year-old midfielder will travel to Italy tomorrow to complete a loan move. I’m told that it’s a one-year loan deal for Torreira. He will travel to Italy tomorrow. 🇮🇹 #AFC https://t.co/PJaBlVg7nw — Chris Wheatley (@ChrisWheatley_) August 23, 2021 Torreira is not in Mikel Arteta’s first-team plans, and the Gunners are keen to offload him. The Uruguayan midfielder has been training individually. According to football.london, he has been given the green light to secure a move to Fiorentina. Torreira spent the last season on loan at Atletico Madrid, making 26 appearances across all competitions and winning the La Liga ti...
£100m-rated Chelsea target planning to reject new contract offers
Declan Rice would reject any new contract offers at West Ham United, according to the Times. Rice signed his first professional contract with West Ham in late 2015 and made his debut a year-and-a-half later. He became a regular in the first team the following season, appearing in 26 league games. Rice has subsequently become one of the most important players at the London Stadium. He has made 146 appearances for the Hammers in all competitions, scoring five times. His performances have earned him 24 caps for the England national team, as well as three for Republic of Ireland earlier in his career. During the Three Lions’ European Championship campaign, the 22-year-old garnered plenty of praise for his displays. He protected the backline alongside Leeds United’s Kalvin Phillips as they reac...
