Transfer News & Rumours
Manchester United star reportedly set to stay despite interest from elsewhere
Paul Pogba is set to start the new season at Manchester United. According to The Telegraph, the Frenchman will begin the upcoming campaign at Old Trafford amid heavy interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The 28-year-old midfielder’s current contract expires in 11 months. Pogba has never formally rejected United’s offer to stay at the club but is ready to take his time over his next move. After joining up with United’s squad this week, he will be in contention to face Leeds United in their Premier League opener on August 14. The Frenchman was due back last week, but his return was delayed when the club suffered a COVID-19 outbreak. PSG’s season starts this weekend, which means that speculation regarding Pogba’s future will remain until the end of the transfer window. While returning to Paris l...
Liverpool set €15m price tag for wantaway attacker with 22 Premier League goals – report
Liverpool have placed a €15 million price tag on Xherdan Shaqiri amid interest from multiple European clubs, Sky Sports reports. The Swiss has been a fringe player during his three seasons at Anfield. He was limited to just 819 minutes across all competitions last term. The 29-year-old is currently the subject of interest from Villarreal and Sevilla in La Liga, while Serie A club Napoli have also been linked with his services. Meanwhile, Shaqiri has personally acknowledged that he would like to join Lazio, but he recently said that he is looking forward to another season with the Reds. It is now reported that the Merseyside have set an asking price of €15m and are reluctant to accept anything less for the former Stoke City attacker. Sportslens view: Speaking to the club’s media t...
23-yr-old arriving in to London to seal Spurs move today, first part of medical complete
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to complete the signing of Argentine defender Cristian Romero later today. The Premier League club have agreed a fee with Atalanta, and Romero will fly into London to complete the formalities of the transfer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the player has already completed the first part of his medical with the Londoners. Cristian Romero successfully completed first part of his medical as new Tottenham player in Italy. He’s flying to London today to complete the second part and then sign with Spurs until 2026. Here we go confirmed. ⚪️🛬 #THFC Tanganga-Galatasaray loan deal – up to the player. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2021 #Romero started today in Italy his medicals for @SpursOfficial: late tomorrow he’ll be in London. #...
Newcastle keen on playmaker who impressed in the Championship last season
Newcastle United are keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp, as per Daily Mail. The 20-year-old is unlikely to get regular game time at the London club, and a loan move would be ideal for him next season. The Magpies need to add more imagination and craft in the middle of the park, and Skipp could be a superb short term addition. Newcastle loaned Joe Willock from Arsenal last season, and the youngster made a big impression under Steve Bruce. The Magpies will be hoping for a similar impact from Skipp if they sign him. Newcastle are reportedly keen on signing Willock permanently, but a loan deal for Skipp may be viewed as a more cost-effective option. Skipp is highly talented and has a big future ahead of him. He will be hoping to continue his development with first-team f...
Report: Everton told to pay just £7.2 million for Olympics star
Everton can sign CF America ace Jorge Sanchez for around $10 million (£7.2m) this summer, according to a report from Record. Right-back is clearly an area at Goodison Park where Toffees boss Rafa Benitez will want to strengthen this summer. Seamus Coleman turns 33 in October, and there have been recent signs that the Irishman is on the downward curve of his career. However, it seems as though Everton aren’t exactly flush with cash at the moment. Either that or the owners have decided to hold fire on backing Benitez in the transfer market until he proves himself. Everton target Jorge Sanchez in action for Mexico Everton eyeing Jorge Sanchez swoop The Merseyside outfit could make a move to sign the Mexico international this summer, according to Record. And the 23-year-old would reported...
West Ham continuing talks to sign 23-year-old, player keen to play for them – report
Fiorentina centre-back Nikola Milenkovic is keen on joining West Ham United this summer, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Hammers are eager to bring in a new centre-back and have been linked with several players, including long term target Milenkovic. The club failed with a bid of around £23 million to sign him last summer. However, with under a year left on his contract, they have now tabled £14m for his services. La Viola have not accepted the proposal, and talks are continuing between the clubs to reach an agreement. Milenkovic is eager to join the Hammers. Sportslens view: Milenkovic has been with the Serie A outfit for the past four seasons, registering 133 appearances across all competitions. With a height of 1.95m, it is unsurprising that he has been good aeriall...
Crystal Palace join Southampton and Canaries in race to sign in-demand £20m star – report
Crystal Palace could compete with Norwich City and Southampton to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, LancsLive reports. Armstrong had a superb 2020/21 campaign for Rovers, registering 29 goals across all competitions. He ended the season with a stunning three hat-tricks. His performances bagged him the Championship’s PFA Fans Player of the Year award ahead of the likes of Teemu Pukki, Ivan Toney and Emiliano Buendia. He has since been fancied to make the switch to the Premier League. Rovers are looking for at least £20 million despite him entering the final year of his deal. Southampton have been linked with his services throughout the summer and they could make a serious approach after the sale of Danny Ings to Aston Villa. However, they appear set to face comp...
Report: Everton could move to sign £12.5 million Brazil international
Everton could make a move to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Neto this summer according to a report from Sport. The Toffees currently have Jordan Pickford as their undisputed number one goalkeeper. João Virgínia and Asmir Begovic are at Goodison Park as back-up for the England international. So Rafa Benitez signing another goalkeeper at this moment in time would be a rather strange move. Unless the Spaniard is planning to move one of those names mentioned above on this summer. Barcelona goalkeeper Neto could be a transfer target for Everton Everton eyeing Neto? Sport reckon that the Merseyside outfit could take advantage of Barcelona’s crippling financial issues and snare the Brazilian stopper this summer. The 31-year-old is available for around €15 million (£12.5 million) according to Sport. Th...
Report: Liverpool can snap up 27-year-old midfielder for bargain £8.5m fee
Liverpool could sign Real Betis ace Guido Rodriguez for a bargain fee this summer according to a report from Estadio Deportivo. The Spanish publication claims that the La Liga outfit want just €10 million (£8.5 million) for the defensive midfielder. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is well known to be keen on strengthening his ranks at Anfield this summer. That is obvious after Gini Wijnaldum left Liverpool to link up with Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool target Guido Rodriguez in action for Real Betis last season – Copyright: xPRESSINPHOTOx AP_210228_727 Liverpool to move in for Rodriguez? The Reds can sign the 27-year-old Argentina international for a paltry £8.5 million. That really is very good value. And with the Merseyside outfit not as flush with cash as they once were, Rodri...
Report: West Ham miss out on attacker involved in 17 EPL goals last term due to wages
West Ham United were keen on signing West Bromwich Albion attacker Matheus Pereira this summer. However, they could not match the wages Al Hilal have offered him, according to Standard Sport’s Jack Rosser. West Ham were keen but couldn’t match the wages on offer in Saudi Arabia. #WHUFC https://t.co/LKP72yydPy — Jack Rosser (@JackRosser_) August 4, 2021 Sky Sports journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Saudi Arabia club are in advanced talks with the Baggies to sign the 25-year-old having agreed personal terms. Al Hilal are in advanced talks to sign Matheus Pereira from WBA. Final details to be fixed between Al Hilal and WBA on final fee – personal terms now agreed. It’s up to the two clubs. 🇧🇷🔵 #AlHilal Leeds are not interested – Matheus pushing to co...
Aston Villa not interested in £35m West Ham United target amid hefty wage demands – report
Aston Villa are unlikely to meet the wage demands of out-of-favour Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, Football Insider reports. Abraham has been fancied to leave the Blues after barely playing under Thomas Tuchel during the back end of last season. He has been linked with Villa, West Ham United and Arsenal, but won’t come cheaply with the Blues valuing him at £35 million. Besides this, the move could be complicated with Abraham demanding an £80,000 increase on his current salary of £50,000-per-week. It is now reported that Villa have informed Abraham’s camp that they are unlikely to meet his wage demands for a potential transfer. Sportslens view: Abraham played 16 minutes for the Blues between March and May but still registered 12 goals from 32 appearances in all competitions. H...
The Athletic: Liverpool to land huge windfall following £30m EPL transfer
Liverpool are entitled to 20 percent of the profit Southampton have made from selling Danny Ings to Aston Villa, according to The Athletic. The Reds inserted a sell-on clause when they sold the England international striker to the Saints in 2018 and will now earn around £6 million after he was sold for £30m. Sportslens View It is a huge and unexpected windfall for Liverpool as no one saw the deal coming, and it would go a long way in helping boost their coffers. Ings joined the Reds from Burnley in the summer of 2015, leaving three seasons later for Southampton. Injuries and lack of playing opportunities limited him to just 25 appearances and four goals across all competitions for Liverpool, but his fitness has improved since he left. Ings featured in 100 games across all competitions for ...
