Transfer News & Rumours
West Ham open talks to sign 26-yr-old from PL giants, player could cost £15m
West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking options and have opened preliminary talks with Liverpool regarding Belgian striker Divock Origi. The 26-year-old has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield and barely played for Jurgen Klopp’s side last season. Origi needs to leave the Merseyside outfit to play regular first-team football, and a move to West Ham could be ideal. According to Football Insider, a bid of around £15 million could be enough to sign the Belgian this summer. Liverpool wanted to sell the player during the January transfer window, but there were no suitable offers. Origi has three years left on his current deal at Anfield, but the club are willing to sever their ties with him. The Hammers need to bring in a striker to compete with Michail Antonio, and Origi co...
34 goals in the last two seasons: Celtic keen on 25-yr-old attacker this summer
Celtic are interested in signing Kristijan Lovric from Gorica this summer. According to Daily Record, the winger is a target for the Scottish club, but Verona are also keen on signing him. The 25-year-old will cost around £5 million, but that could represent decent value given his recent goalscoring record. Lovric has bagged 34 goals in the past two seasons and could be an extremely useful addition to Ange Postecoglou’s attack. Celtic star Odsonne Edouard has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Parkhead, and Postecoglou must strengthen his attacking unit if the Frenchman moves on. Apart from signing a prolific striker, Celtic must also bring in a goalscoring wide forward. The Hoops made a miserable start to the new season, crashing out of the Champions League and failing...
23-yr-old ace is the ‘number one goal’ for West Ham in the transfer market this summer
West Ham United are keen on signing Nikola Milenkovih from Fiorentina before the transfer window shuts. According to Gianluca di Marzio, there is a gap of €3 million between the asking price and the amount West Ham are willing to offer for the 23-year-old defender. The report further adds that the Serbian is the ‘number one’ goal for the London club in the transfer market this summer. It is fair to assume that the two clubs could reach an agreement in the coming days given the fact that the difference in valuations is marginal. Milenkovic will be out of contract next summer and Fiorentina will be under pressure to cash in on him in the coming weeks. They will not want to lose the 23 year old on a free transfer next year. Meanwhile, West Ham will have to sort out their defensive vulner...
Newcastle linked with a summer move for versatile 22-yr-old midfielder
Newcastle United are keen on signing Brazilian midfielder Ederson this summer. According to Globo Esporte, Corinthians are currently waiting for an official bid from the Premier League club. The Brazilian outfit are under financial pressure, which could help Newcastle get the signing across the line in the coming weeks. The Magpies need greater creativity in their midfield, and Ederson could prove to be a wise investment. The 22-year-old bagged two goals and three assists across all competitions last season. He would bring some much-needed physicality to Newcastle’s midfield and would be an upgrade on most of their current options. Ederson can play in multiple positions, and his versatility would be extremely handy for manager Steve Bruce. The Newcastle boss is working with a limited budge...
PSG leading the race for Messi after talks with Pochettino
Lionel Messi’s future is likely to become clearer after it was confirmed that he will hold a press conference at the Nou Camp on Sunday. Barcelona confirmed in midweek that Messi had left the club as they were unable to fulfil a new contract that had been agreed due to La Liga’s new salary rules. That left the way clear for Paris Saint-Germain to sign Messi, and he has already held talks with manager Mauricio Pochettino, according to Sky Sports. PSG will offer Messi a two-year deal worth £25 million per year after tax, with the option of a further year. PSG move quickly for Messi Following the end of contract renewal talks at Barcelona, PSG quickly emerged as favourites to sign Messi. Club officials contacted Messi’s representatives after the official announcement from Barcelona on Th...
Report: West Ham in talks to sign 23 y/o Spurs target…but there’s a catch
West Ham United have been heavily linked with a move for Nikola Milenkovic this summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Hammers are in talks with Fiorentina to sign the highly-rated defender. talks ongoing with West Ham — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2021 The 23-year-old is reportedly West Ham’s top defensive target. He is valued at £14 million and has just a year left on his current deal with the Italian outfit. Squad depth will be key to West Ham’s success this season, particularly with the club set to compete in the Europa League. David Moyes currently has Craig Dawson, Issa Diop, Angelo Ogbonna and Winston Reid as central defensive options. With Reid likely to be sold this summer, the club need to buy a dynamic defender. Milenkovic fits the bill and woul...
Chelsea confident of signing Serie A star with 40 goal contributions last season – report
Chelsea are confident of signing Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku with a final bid, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Blues have been locked in negotiations with the Nerazzurri for the Belgian. They recently submitted an £85 million offer plus Marcos Alonso that was rejected. Inter prefer a straight cash deal for a reported fee of around £102m. It is now reported that the Blues are confident of landing the marksman in the next few days. Sportslens view: The west London giants have been impressive in pre-season, but there has been a similar situation up front with their tendency to squander clear-cut chances. Lukaku, who bagged 30 goals and 10 assists last term, would provide an ideal solution for manager Thomas Tuchel as the club look to mount a title challenge. The Belg...
Report: Striker open to Elland Road move, club would welcome £21 million bid from Leeds
Leeds United now have a good chance of signing Hertha Berlin ace Matheus Cunha, according to a report from Berliner Kurier. The attacker has allegedly been ‘flirting’ with the Whites. And Hertha would allegedly welcome a €25 million (£21m) offer from the Yorkshire club. Marcelo Bielsa will be desperate to bring another top-class forward to Elland Road ahead of the new season. And the 22-year-old Brazilian may well be the man for the job. Leeds target Cunha in action for Hertha Berlin last season Leeds have chance to sign Cunha Berliner Kurier reckon that the Hertha ace is open to moving to Elland Road. It is also claimed that the Bundesliga outfit would be ‘smiling’ if they receive an offer of £21m or more for the South American. The versatile attacker would undoubtedly be a great add...
Report: West Ham keen to sign 24-year-old ace who turned down a move last summer
West Ham United have been heavily linked with a move for Duje Caleta-Car this summer. David Moyes is keen to bolster his defence this summer and wants to sign a top-quality defender. Nikola Milenkovic has been heavily linked with a move, but Fiorentina have not accepted an offer from the Hammers. Caleta-Car, who was linked with a move to Liverpool during the January transfer window, has emerged as a potential option for West Ham. French publication L’Equipe have claimed that West Ham have submitted an offer for the Croatian defender. The bid is thought to be in the region of €17 million including bonuses but the French outfit are holding out for a fee of around €20m for Caleta-Car. However, The Athletic have contradicted the report by claiming that the Hammers have not reopened t...
Report: West Ham need to pay £17m to sign 27-year-old target
West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Genk striker Paul Onuachu this summer, according to reports from The Athletic. The report claims that the 27-year-old is known for being a target man, and doubts remain whether he is the type of player David Moyes wants. The Hammers boss is looking at someone with a similar playing style to Michail Antonio’s. Nevertheless, Onuachu is a clinical finisher who enjoyed a remarkable 2020-21 campaign for the Belgian club, scoring 35 goals across all competitions. Genk are looking to secure a high transfer fee for the striker, and the Hammers are reportedly vying for his services. The Athletic claim a fee in the region of €20 million (£17m) should be enough to secure his signature. SL View The Hammers are desperate to sign a new strik...
Report: Chelsea agree deal to sign £195k-per-week star, club expect to complete move by Sunday night
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan this summer, according to The Athletic. The Blues have agreed a deal worth a club record €115 million (£97.5m) to re-sign their former striker. The Belgium international is expected to sign a five-year contract worth around €12-13 million-a-year, (about £195,000-per-week after tax), which will make him the highest earner at Stamford Bridge. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has also provided an update on Twitter supporting The Athletic’s story. Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea, confirmed and here we go! The agreement is set to be completed after further talks. €115m to Inter and no players included. Paperworks to be signed once details are fixed. 🔵🤝 #CFC Lukaku will sign a long-term contract for €12...
Report: Leeds reignite interest in signing £45k-per-week star from PL rival club
Leeds United have reignited their interest in signing Daniel James from Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail. James, who is on £45k-per-week wages at United, was very close to joining Leeds when they were in the Championship. Leeds made another attempt to sign him last summer, but the deal failed to materialise and he joined the Red Devils. However, Marcelo Bielsa remains a keen admirer of the Welsh winger, and the Whites could make a move for him this summer. The signings of Junior Firpo (£13 million) and Jack Harrison (£11.5m) show that Leeds are ready to spend money to keep their place in the top flight. The 23-year-old has a contract at the club until 2024, and it is doubtful that United will offload him permanently unless they receive a massive offer. James ha...
