Transfer News & Rumours
Journalist claims Tottenham have agreed a £43m deal, player to sign contract until 2026
Tottenham Hotspur have finally agreed a deal to sign Cristian Romero, according to Argentinian football journalist Cesar Luis Merlo. What a brilliant signing the 23-year-old will be for Tottenham. €55 million (£47 million) is outstanding value for someone who will surely go on to become one of the very best centre-backs in the game. Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was desperate to bolster his central defensive ranks with Toby Alderweireld leaving the club. Cristian Romero a sensational addition for Tottenham In 31 Serie A outings during a loan spell with Atalanta last season, Romero averaged two tackles, 3.1 interceptions and 2.2 clearances per game. He also won an average of 3.6 aerial duels per match during those appearances. The South American is also very comfortable with the b...
Everton scouting 24-yr-old defender who will cost around €40m this summer
Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Atletico Mineiro defender Guilherme Arana this summer. According to a report from Torcedores, the Premier League side are currently scouting the 24-year-old defender at the Olympics. Arana has been a part of Brazil’s squad for the Olympics this summer. Apparently, the player caught the attention of Everton with his performances last season. The Toffees could definitely use more depth in the left-back position and the Brazilian could be a quality backup option to Lucas Digne. The Frenchman has been excellent since his move to Everton but he needs more support and Arana could prove to be a smart investment for the Merseyside outfit. A potential move to the Premier League could be a tempting proposition for Arana. Apparently, Atletico Mineiro have...
Reported West Ham and Aston Villa target could now be available for £35m
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham has been linked with the likes of West Ham United and Aston Villa in recent weeks. Apparently, the 23-year-old striker was valued at £40 million by the Blues but Chelsea are now prepared to reduce their asking price because of the current state of the transfer market. The majority of clubs are operating with limited resources because of the financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic and the Premier League giants could lower Abraham’s asking price to £35 million. The report from Sun further states that the Hammers are open to paying a fee of around £30 million for the 12 goal striker. Both West Ham and Villa could use attacking reinforcements this summer and bringing in someone like Abraham could prove to be smart business. Dean Smith needs someone to support...
Report names Liverpool as ‘unnamed’ club who now want to sign £35m ‘midfield sensation’
Liverpool are now in the race to sign Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli according to a report from Gazzetta dello Sport (print edition, July 30th, page 28). It was suggested earlier in the week that an ‘unnamed English club’ had joined Juventus and Arsenal in the race to sign the 23-year-old ace. And Gazzetta dello Sport now seem to think that Liverpool are that unnamed club. What an incredible signing Locatelli would be for the Reds. Jurgen Klopp desperately needs to bring in some central midfield reinforcements after Gini Wijnaldum left Anfield to link up with PSG on a free transfer. Liverpool could be lining up a move to sign Locatelli from Sassuolo – Copyright: xImago-Images/Emmefotox Liverpool moving in for Locatelli? GDS reckon that the Merseyside outfit are the latest club t...
European club set to sign long-term Arsenal target for just €6m upfront – report
Lyon are on the cusp of landing the signature of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, French publication L’Equipe claims. The Cameroon international is currently under a FIFA-imposed ban after mistakenly taking a medical drug that was deemed illegal. His suspension was recently reduced from 12 to nine months, but he can’t return to competitive action until November 4. However, he can be involved in team training two months earlier, and it appears that Lyon are set to win the race for his services. Premier League club Arsenal have been long-term admirers, and it appeared last month that they were favourites to sign him. Bernd Leno’s presence has probably proved a roadblock, and Onana is now on the verge of joining Les Gones on a cut-price deal. Ajax were looking for €8 million for Onana, who has en...
West Ham United agree fee for 56-cap international, personal terms being negotiated – report
West Ham United have finalised a transfer fee with Barcelona for the potential signing of Martin Braithwaite, Spanish publication Sport reports. The Denmark international has been heavily linked with the Hammers this summer, and they have eventually agreed a €15 million sum with the Catalan giants. A deal is still far from complete as they need to negotiate personal terms with the forward. The 30-year-old is reportedly dissatisfied with the salary proposal. The Hammers are likely to secure an agreement if they make an improved contract offer. Several clubs are keeping tabs to pounce on an uncertainty. Sportslens view: Braithwaite has not been a regular goalscorer throughout his career, but he has impressed with his strong aerial presence and tireless work rate. He has been restricted ...
Aston Villa bid £25m for 26-year-old England international
Southampton have turned down a reported £25 million bid from Aston Villa for central midfielder James Ward-Prowse, according to The Athletic. Ward-Prowse has been at Southampton since 2003, coming through the youth ranks before making his professional debut in October 2011, aged just 16. Since then, he has made over 300 appearances for the Saints, scoring 33 goals in all competitions. Ward-Prowse celebrates a goal against Leicester The Englishman has become one of the club’s standout players in recent years. He has played every single minute of the last two Premier League campaigns and has gained a reputation for being one of the best set-piece takers in the world. Having earned eight England caps for his performances, the 26-year-old is a valuable asset to Southampton. And being rela...
Arsenal and West Ham United target makes £130,000-a-week salary demand – report
Tammy Abraham wants around £130,000-a-week if he leaves Chelsea during the ongoing transfer window, Football Insider reports. The England international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Blues with links from West Ham United, Arsenal and Aston Villa. The interest from Villa has faded in recent weeks, and it appears that the Hammers and Gunners could compete for his signature this summer. Abraham is currently on a weekly salary of £50,000. He is set to demand a significant increase of £80,000 if he secures a move elsewhere. The Blues value the striker at £40 million, but reports suggest that a fee of around £35m could be sufficient to seal the player’s transfer. Sportslens view: Abraham played just 16 minutes for the Blues between March and May as Tim...
Report: Tottenham now have a great chance to sign £26m man mountain
Fiorentina are waiting for Tottenham to make an offer for Nikola Milenkovic according to a report from TuttoJuve. Central defence is clearly an area where Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants to strengthen this summer. The north London outfit have been heavily linked with a move to sign Juventus centre-back Cristian Romero (CalcioMercato.it). Tottenham’s leaky back-line cost them a chance to finish inside the top four in the Premier League table last season. Milenkovic is an alleged transfer target for Tottenham – Copyright: xGiuseppexMaffiax It seems as though there is a far cheaper option out there for Nuno, however. Fiorentina waiting for Tottenham to bid for Milenkovic Tutto Juve claims that the Serie A club are now awaiting a concrete offer from Spurs after the north London...
26-yr-old ace keen on West Ham move, the Hammers will have to pay £25m
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has been linked with a move to Sevilla as a part of the deal to bring Jules Kounde to Stamford Bridge this summer. According to Daily Mail, the Frenchman could refuse the switch as he has set his sights on joining West Ham United. We recently covered reports that the Hammers are keen on signing the 26-year-old, and he is open to joining the London club. Chelsea value the player at around £25 million, and it is unclear whether the Hammers are willing to match their valuation. The Frenchman has the tools to develop into a top-class Premier League defender, and the asking price could look like a bargain if he proves his credentials. Zouma has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and needs to leave the club to play regular first-team football. The H...
West Ham must move quickly to sign Leicester City target with 18 goal contributions – SL view
West Ham United recently made their first signing of the summer transfer window with goalkeeper Alphonse Areola arriving on an initial loan from Paris Saint-Germain. There could make more signings before next month’s transfer deadline, and the priority could lie on pursuing a new centre-back, attacking midfielder and striker. The hierarchy are obviously interested in re-signing Jesse Lingard from Manchester United after his impressive loan stint during the back end of last season. However, there has been no progress towards a transfer, and Lingard appears content to stay with the Red Devils and fight for a potential spot next term. Amidst this, the Hammers are looking at alternative options, and they have recently been in talks with West Bromwich Albion for Matheus Pereira. The Brazilian w...
Report: Arsenal open talks to sign Brazil international likened to Kevin de Bruyne
Arsenal have opened talks with Lyon over a potential £30 million deal for midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to Goal. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta would love to land Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli, but a deal is proving difficult, with Juventus also keen on the Italy international. Arsenal have now identified Guimaraes as an alternative, with the Ligue 1 outfit open to selling as they are struggling to balance the books after losing Memphis Depay on a free transfer to Barcelona. Sportslens View The Gunners need to get in quality players this summer if they want to qualify for Europe next season after disappointingly missing out last term, and their long-term target would be a solid addition. The Brazil international is already valued double the fee Lyon paid for him, and the north...
