Transfer News & Rumours
£100,000-a-week star ‘expected’ to sign new four-year contract with Arsenal – report
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to sign a new four-year contract after a move to Roma failed to materialise, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Switzerland international was heavily touted to join the Giallorossi earlier this summer, and it was claimed that personal terms were already agreed. However, the Serie A outfit failed to meet the Gunners’ transfer demands, and Mikel Arteta recently confirmed that Xhaka will be staying at the club. The club have now decided to renew his £100,000-a-week contract expiring in less than two years. He is ‘expected’ to sign a new deal until June 2025. Sportslens view: Xhaka had divided opinion among the Gunners fans with his ill-discipline and poor conduct on the playing field on several occasions. His shirt-throwing antics after...
‘Would be a terrific signing’ – Some Newcastle fans react to links with 67-cap international
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent months. According to Goal.com, Newcastle have now asked about the 67-cap Welsh international and are keen on bringing him back to England. The discussions between the two clubs have been informal, and they are yet to engage in transfer talks. The 30-year-old has a contract with the Italian club until 2023, but he is not a key player for them and a return to the Premier League could be ideal. Ramsey played just 22 league games for the Turin giants this past season. His move to Juventus has not worked out as expected, with Ramsey struggling to showcase his peak form in Italian football. Newcastle need more depth and quality in central midfield and Ramsey would be a superb addition to the squad. Ste...
Arsenal have free run to sign £65m star with 30 goal contributions last season
Arsenal have a free run to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez during this summer’s transfer window, Eurosport’s Dean Jones reports. The Gunners have been fancied to sign a new centre-forward, and it has recently emerged that Martinez is the prime transfer target. It is now reported that Inter value the Argentine at £65 million, and the Gunners have a free run to sign him with no rival offers. Tottenham Hotspur could enter the pursuit of the marksman, but that depends on how they deal with the future of Harry Kane. The Gunners are actively in talks with the Nerazzurri to sign Martinez, who is very interested in a Premier League move. Sportslens view: The Gunners appear determined to sign a new striker this summer. This could coincide with the departures of Alexandre Lacazette an...
Report: Tottenham can now sign lethal 29-year-old striker for absolute bargain fee
Tottenham Hotspur can sign transfer target Simy for a bargain £3 million this summer, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. Spurs news went crazy yesterday when Harry Kane failed to show up for training. The 28-year-old clearly wants to leave Tottenham this summer. If he does, Nuno Espirito Santo will have a seriously difficult task on his hands to replace the England captain. The north London outfit will undoubtedly target an elite striker but signing just one forward won’t be enough. Tottenham target Simy Sin action for Crotone last season It could be argued that with the £100m plus that they will undoubtedly receive for Kane, Nuno should look to bring in three centre-forwards. Tottenham could sign Simy for a bargain The Crotone striker is on Spurs radar, as reported b...
28-yr-old not keen on playing for Spurs again, some of their fans react: ‘No integrity’, ‘Want him out’
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane seems determined to force a move away from the London club this summer. Kane skipped pre-season training yesterday and a report from the Athletic claims that he has no intention of training or playing for the club again. The 28-year-old has also informed Manchester City of his transfer desire, but they are to make a formal offer for him. Kane believed he would be allowed to leave because of a rumoured gentleman’s agreement with club chairman Daniel Levy. However, Levy is reluctant to sanction his sale, forcing Kane to take drastic action as he strives to take the next step in his career. Kane has failed to win trophies with Spurs and is desperate to join a club that can offer him a genuine chance of challenging for silverware. However, his antics will c...
Brighton & Hove Albion agree €18m deal to sign 23-year-old versatile star – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are on the verge of signing defender Marc Cucurella after finalising a transfer fee with Getafe, Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida claims. The Spain international has been one of the top targets for the Seagulls this summer, and it appears that they have finally reached an agreement to sign him. Graham Potter’s side have agreed to pay €18 million for the 23-year-old, who is currently participating for Spain at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Sportslens view: Cucurella started his career at left-back, but over the past few seasons, he has played at left wing-back or on the left side of midfield. The Spaniard could be ideally suited to the Premier League as he is good aerially and solid with his ground work with key tackles and interceptions. He still needs to work o...
Sky journalist: Chelsea need to pay €20m more to sign Premier League proven star – report
Chelsea could land the signature of Inter Milan striker with an improved offer of €120 million plus Marcos Alonso, Sky Sport Italy’s Angelo Mangiante reports. The Blues recently made a bid of €100m plus Alonso for the Belgian, but the transfer proposal was immediately rejected by the Nerazzurri. The San Siro outfit consider Lukaku as a key player, but it is reported that a €20m increase would convince the Nerazzurri to sanction his sale. Lukaku has repeatedly said he is happy at the Serie A champions, but he has yet to say no to a potential return to the west London giants. Sportslens view: Lukaku was hugely influential for the Nerazzurri last season, registering 30 goals and 10 assists from 44 appearances in all competitions. He helped Inter lift the Scudetto after 11 years...
Hammer blow for Everton as report claims Rafa could now miss out on ‘electric’ £25m ace
Everton have been dealt a major blow with TuttoMercatoWeb reporting that Joaquin Correa could be set to stay at Lazio and fight for his place under Maurizio Sarri. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez has been heavily linked with a move to bring the 26-year-old attacker to Goodison Park (Calciomercato). The Spaniard desperately needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Everton this summer. Everton could be set to miss out on Correa Everton were extremely goal-shy last term. Their tally of 47 Premier League goals was the lowest of all the teams inside the top 11. Correa would have been the perfect addition for Everton The South American has electric pace and exceptional balance according to well-renowned scouting website Total Football Analysis. Correa can play anywhere along the front-line. He was...
Report: Villa now looking to tie up deal for £40m UCL-winning striker
Aston Villa are hoping to tie up a deal for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, according to The Telegraph. The 23-year-old is the Midlands club’s preferred option as a centre-forward, but the Blues will only allow him to leave for £40 million this summer. Villa manager Dean Smith wants to strengthen his attack for the new campaign, with Jack Grealish expected to leave for Manchester City in a Premier League record move. Sportslens View Abraham is not in the plans of manager Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge, and a return to Villa Park could appeal to him. The England international helped the Villans win promotion to the top-flight promotion in 2018/19 while on loan from Chelsea. He bagged 25 goals in 37 Championship games and remains admired by the fans and his former teammates. Abraham was omi...
Arsenal make first offer for £60m-rated star with 21 goal contributions last season – report
Arsenal have made an opening transfer offer to sign Leicester City midfielder James Maddison, football.london’s Chris Wheatley reports. The Gunners are eyeing a creative midfielder this summer, and they have regularly been linked with Maddison. It is now reported that they have made a formal proposal to sign the England international, who is valued at more than £60 million by the Foxes. The north London outfit are not in a position to afford a straight-cash deal and have proposed to include a player (unnamed) as a makeweight. Sportslens view: The Gunners had the third-best defensive record in the Premier League last term but were let down by disappointing finishing in the final third. They lacked a regular creator of goals. Emile Smith Rowe’s emergence has been a boost, but they need ...
Celtic set to sign 75-cap int’l before Thursday’s game, player set for medical today
Celtic are all set to complete the signing of Joe Hart from Tottenham Hotspur later today. According to Daily Mail, Celtic have agreed a £1 million deal with the Premier League club for the 34-year-old goalkeeper. The former England international is set to undergo a medical today and is expected to sign a three-year contract. Joe Hart to @CelticFC could be done before Thursday’s game. — Simon Stone (@sistoney67) August 2, 2021 Hart fell the pecking order at Tottenham after the arrival of Pierluigi Gollini from Atalanta and needs to leave to salvage his career. He has won two Premier League titles, and his winning experience and leadership could prove invaluable for the Celtic dressing room. Vasilis Barkas and Scott Bain were underwhelming for Celtic last season, and Ange Postecoglou n...
Rangers closing in on the signing of January target, move at an advanced stage
Rangers are keen on signing Colombian attacker Juan Alegria this summer. According to Daily Record, the Scottish champions are now closing in on the signing of Alegria, and the transfer is at an advanced stage. Finnish outfit FC Honka are prepared to green-light his move to Scotland. Rangers were linked with the player during the January transfer window, but the deal was complicated because of the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union. Alegria is rated highly in South America and has the potential to develop into a quality player for Rangers in the coming years. Steven Gerrard needs to add more depth in attack, and the Colombian youngster could be a useful squad player for the Ibrox outfit this season. Rangers view the 19-year-old as an exciting talent for the future and are confid...
