Transfer News & Rumours
Why Aston Villa signing is terrible news for greedy Chelsea star
The news that Aston Villa have signed Danny Ings from Southampton took most people by surprise. Villa had been strongly linked with Saints star James Ward-Prowse, and Ings didn’t appear to be on their radar. However, with Jack Grealish edging closer to a £100 million transfer to Manchester City, Villa have moved to strengthen their forward options by signing Ings. The 29-year-old hasn’t come cheaply, with Villa paying around £30 million to secure his services. The Midlands club have been busy this summer, with deals for Emiliano Buendia, Leon Bailey and Ashley Young already wrapped up. If Grealish joins City, it could be argued that Villa’s squad is stronger than the one that ended last season. Ings will provide top-class competition for Ollie Watkins and allow Dean Smith to adopt differen...
Real Madrid set €18m asking price for versatile attacker, AC Milan are interested – report
Real Madrid have set an asking price of €18 million for Isco Alarcon amid transfer interest from AC Milan, Calciomercato reports. The Rossoneri have a good association with the Madrid giants, and they recently signed Brahim Diaz for a second loan spell. They are now interested in signing Isco, who can leave the Bernabeu Stadium with his contract expiring in less than 12 months. Los Blancos value him at around €18m, but Milan could settle on a lesser fee with their good relations with the La Liga club. However, the Spaniard’s wages could be a major stumbling block. The 29-year-old is currently on an annual package of €6.5m. Sportslens view: Isco has had a fine career at Madrid, but his influence has reduced in recent years after being restricted to regular substitute appearances. ...
Brahim Diaz works on convincing Real Madrid star to join AC Milan
Brahim Diaz is reportedly doing his part in convincing wantaway Real Madrid playmaker Isco to join AC Milan over other suitors this summer. According to Defensa Central – a source close to the Santiago Bernabeu outfit – the 29-year-old attacking midfielder has been in touch with Diaz to understand the situation at the San Siro. Isco is increasingly likely to depart Madrid in the coming weeks after falling out of favour in the Spanish capital. He experienced a disastrous season with Los Blancos, making 25 La Liga appearances, 17 from the substitutes bench. Having entered the final year of his contract, the ex-Malaga man is a player Madrid would like to get rid of in the summer. Pressured to comply with La Liga’s salary cap, the 13-time European champions must offload several fringe players,...
Leicester City make transfer decision on James Maddison amid Arsenal approach – report
Leicester City have knocked back a part-exchange bid from Arsenal for midfielder James Maddison, Football Insider reports. The Gunners are keen on landing a creative midfielder this summer, and they recently made a formal approach for the 24-year-old. It is now reported that the north London outfit included Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles as makeweights in the offer for Maddison. The proposal has been snubbed by the Foxes, who are reluctant to sell their prized asset unless a straight-cash offer of over £70 million is made. Sportslens view: The Gunners have already committed £71m to sign three players in Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Ben White in the transfer window. They are eyeing more signings before the deadline, but may have to recoup funds from player sales in o...
£100m man on the verge of completing record breaking transfer to Manchester City
Jack Grealish is closing in on a move to Manchester City. According to The Athletic, City are on the verge of agreeing a £100 million deal with Aston Villa over the transfer of the 25-year-old. Grealish would become the most expensive transfer in Premier League history. That accolade previously belonged to Gareth Bale following his £85m move from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid in 2013. It will also surpass the £89m Manchester United paid Juventus in 2016 for Paul Pogba, which was then a world-record fee. The Villa captain is expected to have a medical in the next 48 hours if negotiations continue to progress, claim The Telegraph. Villa’s owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens have attempted to persuade Grealish to stay and sign a hugely improved contract, which has led to a slight dela...
25-yr-old eyeing summer transfer, West Ham most likely to offer him an escape route
West Bromwich Albion attacker Matheus Pereira has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. According to the Athletic, Aston Villa, Leicester City and West Ham United have shown an interest in the player but the Hammers are the most likely to offer him an exit route. The player has recently revealed on social media that he wants to leave the Baggies but their £30 million valuation of the Brazilian has complicated any potential move. Pereira had an impressive season in the Premier League last year and despite his side’s relegation to the Championship, his performances caught the attention of the other Premier League clubs. The player has three years left on his current deal and the Baggies are under no pressure to cash in on him just yet. It is understandable why the newl...
Bielsa is reportedly eyeing £23 million double deal that would completely transform Leeds
Leeds are interested in signing Rangers duo Ryan Kent and Glen Kamara this summer according to a report from Give Me Sport. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa seems to be intent on building a team capable of pushing for the top six this season. The West Yorkshire outfit have already brought Junior Firpo and Kristoffer Klaesson to Elland Road this summer. Meanwhile Jack Harrison’s loan deal has finally been made permanent. Bielsa clearly isn’t done with his business just yet, however. Kamara and Kent are allegedly on Leeds’ radar this summer – Copyright: xChrisxMcCluskiex PSI-10683-0034 Leeds chasing Rangers duo Kent and Kamara are on the Whites’ radar according to a report from GMS. The lively winger and the tenacious central midfielder really would add so much to Bielsa’s side. Kent, 24, bag...
Tottenham could make a move for Euro 2020 sensation later this summer
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Sampdoria attacking midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old’s move to the London club could become a possibility in the latter stages of the window. #HereWeGoPodcast 🎧 🔷 Grealish and Kane situation🔷 Sterling not part of any swap deal🔷 What’s going on for Romelu Lukaku🔷 Varane coming to Manchester + Camavinga position🔷 Xhaka signs, Romero to Spurs and more… Available here @Skrill 👇🏻🔴https://t.co/wco67BIm8L — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 3, 2021 Damsgaard did well for Sampdoria last season and he was outstanding for Denmark in the European Championships earlier in the summer. It is no surprise that the Premier League clu...
Chelsea reportedly ‘very close’ to landing 28-yr-old, set to offer around €130m
Chelsea are expected to return with an improved offer to sign the Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku this summer. Apparently, the Blues submitted an offer of around €100 million for the 28-year-old striker earlier. Marcos Alonso was offered in part exchange as well. However, Inter Milan decided to turn down the approach and Chelsea and are looking to return with an offer of around €130 million. According to Sky Sports Italy, the 28-year-old striker will be offered a contract worth around €12 million per season without including the bonuses. #Chelsea are now very close to #Lukaku, preparing a super new bid: €130m and €12m net per season as salary. @SkySport https://t.co/rYIGpeu23O — Angelo Mangiante (@angelomangiante) August 3, 2021 The 28-year-old is one of the best strikers in the world an...
Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign 28-year-old Spaniard this summer
Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign Mariano Diaz from Real Madrid. The 28-year-old is unwanted at the Spanish club, and they are looking to raise funds through the sales of their fringe players. Newcastle need attacking reinforcements this summer, and Mariano could be a useful addition to their squad. According to Jeunes Footeux, the Magpies are keeping tabs on the player, but he is not a priority target for them. The Real Madrid attacker has scored just six goals in his last three seasons and has struggled for regular game time. He enjoyed a prolific year with Lyon before joining Madrid and clearly has the ability to be a regular goalscorer if given the chance. Mariano needs to join a club where he can play first-team football, and a move to St James’ Park seems ide...
Arsenal can land their top attacking target for €50m but deal is complicated – report
Real Madrid are reluctant to sell Martin Odegaard to Arsenal permanently unless they are prepared to insert a buy-back clause as part of the deal, ABC reports. The Norway international spent the second half of last season with the Gunners on loan, bagging two goals and two assists from 20 outings. The Gunners are keen on retaining his services this summer, and they are awaiting the green light from Los Blancos to make a proposal. It is now reported that Odegaard remains in the plans of manager Carlo Ancelotti, but he can’t assure him with a regular starting position. Los Blancos are willing to sanction Odegaard’s sale to the Gunners for €50 million but want to retain a buy-back clause as part of the deal. Sportslens view: Odegaard had a positive influence on the Gunners’ results durin...
13-goal attacker high on Liverpool’s list of attacking targets this summer
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Canadian international Jonathan David. According to TSN Sports, the Reds have been keeping tabs on the 21-year-old forward and will look to make their move if Lille decide to cash in on him this summer. English sources tell @TSN_Sports, if Lille look to sell Canadian striker Jonathan David to raise funds because of the club’s financial challenges, Liverpool has David very high on the team’s list of potential strikers. Liverpool has long kept tabs on the Canadian’s development. — Matthew Scianitti (@TSNScianitti) August 2, 2021 The French champions are under financial pressure and could sell some of their key players to balance the books. Liverpool need to add more depth to their attacking department, and signing a quality forward should be a prior...
