Transfer News & Rumours
Leicester City could sign £30m Manchester United star if James Maddison leaves – report
Leicester City could attempt to sign Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard if James Maddison heads through the exit door, football.london reports. Maddison has been heavily linked with a move away from the Foxes, with Premier League rivals Arsenal identifying him as one of their top transfer targets. The Gunners have yet to meet the £60 million valuation for the England international, but the Foxes are making a contingency plan in case he leaves. Lingard was hugely impressive on loan with West Ham United earlier this year. He has been identified as a potential candidate to replace Maddison. Sportslens view: Lingard had a renaissance with the Hammers earlier this year, registering nine goals and five assists from just 16 appearances in all competitions. There has since been speculat...
Leeds and West Ham following 28-yr-old this summer, player could cost €15m
West Ham United and Leeds United continue to be linked with a move for Sampdoria defender Omar Colley. According to Club Doria 46, the two Premier League clubs are monitoring the experienced centre-back and may make a move to sign him in the coming weeks. SL View Colley has been a key player for Sampdoria and the reported €15 million fee could prove to be a bargain if he adapted to the Premier League. The 28-year-old is at the peak of his powers right now and could make an immediate impact in the Premier League. West Ham conceded 47 goals in 38 league games last season while Leeds shipped 54, highlighting why they need to strengthen at the back. The Hammers would perhaps be a more attractive proposition for Colley, with the club set to compete in the Europa League this season. He coul...
Aston Villa make contact with 21-yr-old’s representatives, player could cost £12.7m
Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Lens defensive midfielder Cheick Doucoure. According to Goal.com, the Premier League club have already made contact with his representatives, but they are yet to table an official bid. The Villa are reportedly looking at Lens’ Cheick Doucoure. Contact with player’s representatives, but no official bid – yet. #RCL #AVFC #UTV https://t.co/IJXTMmgqt8 — Jonathan Johnson (@Jon_LeGossip) August 9, 2021 Lens are holding out for around €15 million (£12.7m), and Villa can comfortably afford to meet the asking price. Doucoure is highly rated in France and has the potential to compete with Douglas Luiz for a starting berth if he signs for Villa. The Midlands club are competing with Atalanta for Doucoure, who made 33 Ligue 1 appearance...
Rangers make formal approach for 23-yr-old, Celtic monitoring attacker as well
Fenerbahce winger Bright Osayi-Samuel has been linked with a move away from Turkey this summer and is a target for Celtic and Rangers. Both Scottish clubs are closely monitoring the 23-year-old’s situation and could submit a loan offer with an option to buy him permanently. Celtic ve Glasgow Rangers, Osayi Samuel’in durumunu yakından takip ediyor. Satın alma opsiyonuyla kiralama teklifi gelebilir. — Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) August 9, 2021 He was linked with a move to Scotland before he joined the Turkish outfit. There is no doubt that Osayi-Samuel is a talented player, but he has struggled to adapt to the Turkish league. A move to Rangers or Celtic could help him recapture his form and confidence. There were reports earlier this summer that Rangers have already made a formal approac...
Manchester United star set to stay as Arsenal join race for international
Manchester United are exploring the possibility of keeping Diogo Dalot at the club this season. According to Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils are pleased with the 22-year-old in training. The Portuguese spent last season on loan at AC Milan and would be happy to return to the San Siro for another year. In 33 appearances for the Rossoneri, he scored two goals and registered three assists. His solid performances for the Serie A club earned him a call up to the national side for the European Championships. Milan are keen on extending Dalot’s loan but refuse to match United’s valuation of €4-5 million as a loan fee. Moreover, the Italian giants are closing in on a deal for AS Roma’s Alessandro Florenzi, claims Fabrizio Romano. AC Milan are closing on Alessandro Florenzi as new right bac...
What the Lionel Messi deal means for Real Madrid and Manchester United
Barcelona made the shock announcement over Lionel Messi’s exit last week after they could not renew his contract due to financial and structural obstacles. The Argentine has since acknowledged that a move to Paris Saint-Germain is a ‘possibility’, and he looks set to join them on a free transfer in the coming days. This could affect the future of two players in Kylian Mbappe and Paul Pogba, who have been fancied to pursue fresh challenges this summer. Mbappe has been reluctant to renew his Paris Saint-Germain contract expiring in June 2022, and there are now doubts whether he will stay with the club. Earlier this summer, Les Parisiens’ prime focus was on renewing the contract of the World Cup winner, but they are now on the cusp of landing Messi. With the arrival of Messi, they will obviou...
‘An absolute steal’, ‘Absolute bargain’ – Some NUFC fans react to reports regarding 21-yr-old target
Newcastle United have agreed a fee in the region of £25 million for Joe Willock. The Magpies have reached an agreement with Arsenal but still need to finalise personal terms with the midfielder. The 21-year-old was on loan at Newcastle last season and made a lasting impression with his performances. Steve Bruce was keen to bring him back to the club permanently, and the fans will be delighted to see that Newcastle have agreed to pay for his services. Willock had an outstanding loan spell at St James’ Park, scoring in seven consecutive matches for the Magpies. The youngster has the potential to develop into a top-class Premier League midfielder and has the talent to justify his price tag in the coming years. Newcastle needed to add more creativity and goals to their midfield, and the signin...
Brentford interested in signing Manchester-born midfielder, eyeing cut-price deal – report
Brentford are lining up a move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Joe Rothwell, Football Insider reports. The Bees have bolstered their squad this summer with defender Kristoffer Ajer and midfielder Frank Onyeka, but they are eyeing more reinforcements. It is now reported that the club have their sights on landing Rothwell, who could be available on a cut-price deal with his contract expiring next summer. Rothwell, who was recently the man of the match against Swansea City, could be the second high-profile star leaving Rovers this month after Adam Armstrong. Armstrong looks set to join Southampton. The Saints have agreed a package of around £15 million to sign the former Newcastle United man. Sportslens view: Brentford have done limited business since their promotion to the top-flight, a...
Report: Euro club have made a bid to sign Wolves midfielder
Club Brugge have reportedly made an offer to sign Wolves midfielder Owen Otasowie. According to reports from Sky Sports, the Belgian outfit have put in a £4 million bid on the table. Sky Sports journalist, Anton Toloui, has claimed that Wolves are yet to accept the bid. The United States midfielder is highly rated at Molineux, but he is keen on first-team football to boost his international chances. The 20-year-old has turned down a new contract at Wolves. The Express & Star claimed last week that several clubs including Wolfsburg and Anderlecht are interested in signing him. However, it’s Brugge who have come up with a solid offer. Wolves are demanding a fee of around £6million for the player who has only one year left on his contract. • Club Brugge have made a £4m offer for #WWF...
Spurs will strike gold if Paratici can land 14-cap international star this summer – SL View
Tottenham Hotspur should do everything to secure the signing of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez this summer. The 14-times capped Argentina striker, who will turn 24 later this month, is a top-class striker, and he would be a massive signing for the north London club. Spurs are looking to bolster their forward department this summer, with the future of Harry Kane doubtful. The England striker has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester City, but his £150 million price tag is proving to be a major stumbling block. We covered reports yesterday that Spurs have agreed a £60 million deal with Inter for their star striker. However, fresh reports have suggested that Inter are reluctant to lose him, with the club having agreed a deal to sell Romelu Lukaku to his former club, Ch...
Shock report links Tottenham with move to sign £300k-a-week Premier League star
Tottenham Hotspur are eying a deal to sign Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling, according to a report from The Sun. Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo will be keen to bolster his attacking ranks this summer, especially with Harry Kane facing an uncertain future in north London. And what an incredible signing Sterling would be for Tottenham. The City star has two years remaining on his current £300k-a-week deal at the Etihad Stadium. Tottenham eyeing blockbuster Raheem Sterling deal The Sun reckon that Spurs could swoop for the 26-year-old this summer. The pacy winger is still yet to sign a new deal with Man City. Sterling would certainly add some much needed pace and directness to Spurs’ attack. The former Liverpool and Queens Park Rangers ace has bagged an incredibly impressive 114 goals...
Report: Southampton want to bring player who excelled under Hasenhuttl back to St Mary’s
Southampton are keen to bring Liverpool star Takumi Minamino back to St Mary’s this summer, according to a report from talkSPORT. The 26-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with the Saints. The 31-capped Japan international really impressed on the south coast, scoring two goals in 10 games for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side. With Danny Ings leaving Southampton, Hasenhuttl will be desperate to bolster his attacking ranks. Minamino impressed during a loan spell with Southampton last season The Austrian desperately needs to add more pace and potency to his front-line. Minamino on Southampton radar talkSPORT reckon that the Japanese ace is a target for the Saints once again. In fact, it is claimed that the south coast outfit have already made an enquiry for the Liverpool star. ...
