Transfer News & Rumours
Report: Leeds pushing to sign international ‘warrior’, would need to smash their transfer record
Leeds are still pushing hard to sign Nahitan Nandez but Cagliari are refusing to lower their demands for the midfielder according to a report from Corriere dello Sport (print edition, July 13th, pages 22 and 23). The Whites have plenty of footballers who are easy on the eye. They do lack any kind of bite and tenacity in the middle of the park, however. Leeds are allegedly pushing hard to get a deal done for Nahitan Nandez of Cagliari – Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK SPI-1051-0049 And Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has clearly identified that as an area of his squad at Elland Road that needs to be addressed. Nahitan Nandez a key target for Leeds but there’s a problem Corriere dello Sport’s print edition today explains how the Whites are trying really hard to sign the 25-year...
Leeds United have reportedly made an approach for 24y/o Newcastle United man
Leeds United want another goalkeeper this summer following the loan exit of Kiko Casilla and have made an approach for Newcastle United’s Freddie Woodman. That is according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, who also report that Whites director of football Victor Orta hopes to be able to conclude a deal quickly. Leeds want a goalie capable of competing with and providing back up to head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s first-choice Illan Meslier. Sportslens View Woodman has spent the last two seasons away from Newcastle on loan at Swansea City, reaching the finals of the Championship play-offs with them last season. With Martin Dubravka still the first-choice at St. James’ Park and Karl Darlow providing cover, the 24-year-old has no chance of playing regularly should he remain on Tyneside, and another e...
Chelsea considering move for £80m-rated midfield star, possible Jorginho replacement?
Chelsea are weighing up an approach to sign West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice this summer, a report from Eurosport claims. The England international was on the radar of manager Frank Lampard last summer, but a deal did not materialise, having already spent £225 million on new signings. They are planning to revive their interest in the midfielder this summer, with head coach Thomas Tuchel also an admirer of the qualities of the Blues graduate. Rice has been linked with a return to Stamford Bridge for some time, and it is reported that the midfielder could move on from the Hammers in the quest for silverware. The Blues are prepared to offer around £200,000-a-week as wages for the midfielder. He won’t come on the cheap with the Hammers valuing him at £80m. Sportslens view: The ...
17 goal contributions last season: Spurs keen on 24-yr-old who impressed in Copa America
Tottenham Hotspur were linked with a move for the Colombian international Luis Diaz earlier this month. Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha are now reporting that Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma are keeping tabs on the highly-rated winger as well. Diaz had an excellent season with Porto last year and he carried that form into Copa America as well. The 24-year-old scored a total of four goals in the South American tournament and he managed to produce goal-scoring displays against the finalists Argentina and Brazil. Apparently, the attacker has a release clause of €80 million and he has a contract with the Portuguese outfit until the summer of 2024. It is evident that Porto are under no pressure to sell him this summer and his suitors will have to agree to the Portuguese club’s asking price...
Bayern Munich & Red Devils reportedly want Everton defender, he wants Goodison Park exit
Everton left-back Thierry Small is trying to leave the Merseyside club this summer, reports The Athletic’s Greg O’Keeffe. Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in luring the 16-year-old away from Goodison Park, while Bayern Munich are also monitoring his situation. Small is yet to return to training, missing the full first week under new Everton manager Rafa Benitez and opting to undertake one-on-one training sessions with a private strength and conditioning coach instead. The Toffees have prepared a first professional contract for him ahead of his 17th birthday on August 1, and he had been given a locker in the first-team changing room at Finch Farm. However, everything is pointing towards an exit as it stands. Sportslens View Small became Everton’s youngest ever player when he rep...
Report suggests Tottenham have made a concrete move for 24-yr-old target
Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs looking to sign the Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic this summer. The 24-year-old centre-back will be a free agent next season and he has been linked with the likes of West Ham United as well. According to La Nazione (via Inside Futbol), Spurs have made a concrete enquiry for the center back but their offer was considered unacceptable by the Italian club. The report further states that Tottenham could return with another proposal towards the end of this month. It is no secret that Nuno Espirito Santo will have to improve his defensive options this summer especially if the likes of Davinson Sanchez and Toby Alderweireld decide to move on. The defence was a major concern for the Londoners last season and a signing like Milenkovic could certainly he...
25-yr-old attacker linked with a return to Newcastle this summer
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Austrian winger Valentino Lazaro. The former Inter Milan player was on loan at St James’ Park during the second half of the 2019/20 season and could return to the Premier League club next season. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the player is currently negotiating his return to Newcastle, and it could be a permanent transfer this time around. Newcastle could definitely use more depth in their attack, and Lazaro could prove to be a useful addition if he can regain his form and confidence. The Austrian was highly rated when Inter signed him in 2019, but his development has stalled since then, and he will need regular first-team football to recapture this form. He was on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach last season but scored just twice in 2...
Real Madrid targeting Euro 2020 star
Real Madrid have become the latest club to show interest in Danish winger Mikkel Damsgaard, according to Spanish outlet Marca. Damsgaard signed for Sampdoria in the summer transfer window of 2020 from Nordsjaelland, arriving on a four-year contract for approximately €7 million. He made 18 starts last season in Serie A and another 17 off the bench, scoring twice and assisting a further four times. Damsgaard celebrates his stunning free-kick against England But it was at this summer’s European Championships where he really made his mark. Following Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest in Denmark’s opening game against Finland, the 21-year-old got his chance in the starting XI. He made a huge impression, scoring beauties against Russia and England as his side reached the semi-finals. This has at...
Tottenham transfer plan in tatters as report claims Levy told to pay £51m for 26-y/o or no deal
Tottenham Hotspur have been told to pay a massive €60 million (£51m) if they want to sign key target João Palhinha this summer, according to Record (print edition, July 12, page 6). Record first reported about Spurs’ interest in the 26-year-old Sporting Lisbon ace at the end of last month. Nuno Espirito Santo is clearly keen to bolster the defensive side of his team this summer. And the addition of another defensive midfielder to compete with Pierre-Emile Højbjerg could be crucial to Tottenham’s hopes of achieving success next season. Joao Palhinha in action for Portugal at Euro 2020 However, it seems as though Spurs have their work cut out. Palhinha will cost Tottenham some serious cash Record’s print edition today suggested that Spurs chief Daniel Levy will have to pay £51...
Leicester City interested in signing 21-year-old centre-back from Mexican heavyweights – report
Leicester City are weighing up an approach to sign Club America centre-back Sebastian Caceres this summer, Football Insider reports. The Midlands outfit have already made quality signings in Patson Daka and Boubakary Soumare, and are expected to confirm the free transfer of Ryan Bertrand. They now appear to be focusing on the central defence, and have their sights on landing Caceres, who could be available for around £20 million. Sportslens view: The Foxes currently have Jonny Evans, Caglar Soyuncu and Wesley Fofana as the senior centre-back options alongside the out-of-favour Filip Benkovic. Benkovic has yet to make his competitive debut for the Foxes, and has been out on loan with four different clubs. He appears likely to be sold this summer. Brendan Rodgers could stick with a back...
Manchester United negotiating personal terms with €50m-rated star, PSG also interested – report
Manchester United have been allowed to negotiate personal terms with defender Raphael Varane ahead of his potential move away from Real Madrid, Sky Sports reports. Varane has emerged as United’s top central defensive target, and the club have now been permitted to hold talks with the Frenchman over his contract demands. Paris Saint-Germain are also in talks with Varane’s entourage, and it is reported that United want to make sure that Varane is committed to joining them. They are still reluctant to pay a big fee as the centre-back could sign a pre-contract in January. This could yet prove a stumbling block towards a potential transfer. Sportslens view: United recently made a huge outlay to land long-term target Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund. He could provide an upgrade in the wide at...
Wolves set to confirm deal for 28-year-old, player to replace club regular – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to make their fourth summer signing after agreeing a deal for Olympiacos goalkeeper Jose Sa, Football Insider reports. The Midlands outfit are braced for the departure of first-choice keeper Rui Patricio. They are in advanced talks with Roma over a transfer deal. Jorge Mendes is the representative of Patricio and Sa, and it is reported that the transfers could happen simultaneously in the coming days. The club have agreed a fee of around £7 million for Sa, who has previously made 122 appearances for Olympiacos across all competitions. Sportslens view: Patricio has been with Wolves for the past three seasons, and he has been almost ever-present in the Premier League, making 112 appearances. He has entered the final year of his contract, and the departure...
