Transfer News & Rumours
Tottenham submit improved offer to sign 22-yr-old, personal terms have been agreed
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu in recent weeks. According to Corriere di Bologna, Spurs had an opening bid turned down for the 22-year-old but they have now returned with an improved offer of around €19 million plus bonuses. It is believed that the total package is worth around €22-23m but the Italian outfit are holding out for €25m. Tomiyasu has done well for the Italian club this past season and his performances have caught the attention of the London club. There is no doubt that Spurs need to improve their defensive options this summer and Tomiyasu would be a solid acquisition. Spurs were inconsistent defensively last season and Tomiyasu would be a big improvement on their current options at right back. Newly appointed club director Fabio Par...
Watford interested in signing 29-year-old with 63 Premier League goal contributions – report
Watford are lining up a contract offer for Joshua King, who is a free-agent following his release from Everton last month. The Norway international joined the Toffees on a short-term deal from Bournemouth in February, but barely played with just 137 minutes across 11 league games. The club decided against extending his contract beyond June 30, and The Sun journalist Alan Nixon claims that the Hornets are now keen on securing his free transfer. Sportslens view: Watford need more firepower up front on their return to the top-flight, given none of their strikers reached double figures in goals last term. Ismaila Sarr, who is a right winger by trade, stood out for them with 13 goals and 10 assists, but they can’t be overly reliant on him. The Hornets recently signed Andre Fletcher for free, bu...
Barcelona ‘almost certain’ to sell €60m-rated star if Lionel Messi signs a new contract – report
Barcelona will sanction the sale of Antoine Griezmann if Lionel Messi extends his contract with the club, reputed Spanish journalist Alfredo Martinez claims. The Blaugrana are facing a financial crisis and need to lower their wage bill by another €175 million to register new players. Sergio Aguero, Eric Garcia, Memphis Depay and Emerson were announced as new arrivals, and they can’t be registered until the wage bill is within La Liga’s salary cap. Meanwhile, the club also can’t afford a new contract for Messi, who is now a free agent. They need to recoup wages from player sales before they can extend his stay. Several high-profile players including Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho and Miralem Pjanic have been tipped to head for the exit door this month. It is now reported that a contr...
Report: Aston Villa eyeing move to sign 96-capped international for absolutely nothing
Aston Villa are contemplating a move to sign free agent Wayne Hennessey this summer, according to Birmingham Mail journalist Ashley Preece. The Villans are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper this summer. Dean Smith expects to sell Lovre Kalinic when he returns from his summer break, according to the Birmingham Mail. Villa have already been fairly active in the summer transfer window, with Emi Buendia and Ashley Young already arriving at the club. However, Villa boss Smith seems to be intent on bolstering his ranks even further. Aston Villa target Wayne Hennessey in action for Wales Aston Villa eyeing Wayne Hennessey swoop The Birmingham Mail reckon that the 34-year-old former Crystal Palace stopper is on Villa’s radar. Emi Martinez is the Villans’ undisputed number one goal...
Sergio Ramos turned down Premier League move before joining PSG
Sergio Ramos rejected the advances of Premier League duo Manchester City and Arsenal before signing for Paris Saint-Germain, reports Goal. Ramos has been one of the very best defenders of the current generation over his 16-year spell with Real Madrid. At the Spanish giants, he scored over 100 goals from centre-back and won 11 major trophies, including four Champions Leagues and five La Liga titles. In addition, he has also won three major honours on the international stage with Spain. Ramos with one of his four Champions Leagues This summer, the 35-year-old’s time at the Bernabeu came to an end following the expiry of his contract. There was no lack of interest in his signature, with several top clubs looking to snag a world-class defender on a free transfer. And, after loads of speculatio...
Barcelona leave out €25m-rated youngster from pre-season duty amid contract stand-off – report
Barcelona have yet to renew the contract of highly-rated midfielder Ilaix Moriba, reputed Spanish journalist Gerard Romero claims. The 18-year-old is regarded as one of the best young talents from the La Masia academy, and he made his debut for the club last season. The teenager managed just 536 minutes of playing time in the Spanish La Liga but still impressed with one goal and three assists to his name. The midfielder’s contract with the club expires in June 2022, and the hierarchy have yet to make the breakthrough over a new long-term deal. The Catalan giants start their pre-season campaign tomorrow, and it is reported that Moriba won’t be part of the training group. Sportslens view: The Blaugrana need to reduce their wage bill by a staggering €200 million to register their new sig...
Report: Mourinho signing could help Spurs sign 28-cap int’l who impressed at Euro 2020
Tottenham Hotspur retain an interest in Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard, according to reports from The Athletic. Spurs are looking to bolster their defence this summer, and they have been linked with a host of players. The north London club have been frequently linked with a move for Jules Kounde of Sevilla and Lyon’s Joachim Andersen, while Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar is also another target for them. The Athletic claims that Skriniar will be out of Tottenham’s price range. Spurs are also keen on Vestergaard but he is not their first-choice target. Vestergaard, who has impressed heavily for Denmark at Euro 2020, only has one year left on his contract. Jose Mourinho admired him when he was head coach at Spurs, and the Portuguese boss is now looking to sign Ves...
Report: Wolves trying to sign striker with £43m release clause, could get him for just £8.6m
Wolves want to sign Santos forward Kaio Jorge this summer according to a report from Record. Bruno Lage will be desperate to add more attacking reinforcements to his ranks at Molineux this summer. After Raul Jimenez suffered a serious head injury last season, Wolves were completely toothless in attack. The Black County outfit scored just 25 goals in 28 Premier League games without the Mexican hitman. Wolves target Kaio Jorge in action for Santos last season PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12299310 MaxxPeixoto That obviously needs to improve if Wolves are to force themselves back into the top 10 next season. Wolves chasing Kaio Jorge That’s according to Portuguese media outlet Record. Lage could face stiff competition from Juventus for the 19-year-old’s signature, however. Jorge is rea...
‘This is terrible news’: Some Liverpool fans really don’t want Klopp to sign 25-year-old attacker
Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter in reaction to links with Wolves winger Adama Traore. Football Insider claimed two days ago that the Reds have actually made an approach to sign the powerful 25-year-old. Jurgen Klopp will undoubtedly be keen to bolster his attacking ranks at Anfield this summer. On his day, Adama is an incredibly potent threat. He just hasn’t been consistent enough over the past 12 months or so. And his poor goals and assists record from last season means that Liverpool moving to sign him would be a really strange decision from Klopp. He racked up just two goals and three assists in 37 Premier League games last season. Liverpool fans really don’t want Adama Traore The general consensus is that Klopp could and should be setting his sights a lot higher than the Wolv...
Report: Spurs star told to find a new club…Levy also ready to sell £25m player this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to operate on a tight budget this summer. While Nuno Espirito Santo will be given funds to bring in the players of his choice, Spurs are also likely to bolster their transfer kitty by offloading a lot of their fringe players. According to reports from The Athletic, Spurs have informed Erik Lamela, Serge Aurier and Moussa Sissoko to find new clubs this summer. Lamela joined the north London club in 2013 from AS Roma. He has made over 250 appearances for the club in all competitions, managing 37 goals. The Argentine has been a long servant at the club, but he has never managed to be the focal point for Spurs in all these years, despite his vast potential. He will only be remembered for his flashes of brilliance – most notably the two rabona goals – and not for ...
Report: Leeds want to sign 24-year-old star who was in scintillating form last season
Rangers winger Ryan Kent was outstanding for the Gers last season, and he is still wanted by Leeds United. Leeds attempted to lure Kent away from Ibrox in 2020, but Rangers stood firm on their decision not to let him go. It proved to be the right one as Kent played a massive role in helping Rangers lift the Scottish Premiership title last season. The former Liverpool winger bagged 13 goals and 15 assists for the Gers across all competitions, proving his class and quality. According to The Athletic, Leeds still retain an interest in signing Kent from Rangers. Although the Gers are under no pressure to sell their prized assets, there is a concern that they have recouped very little from sales while investing around £40 million since Steven Gerrard took charge three years ago. Glen ...
Tottenham keen on 24-goal ace, but face competition from London rivals
Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Hammers retain an interest in signing the 24 year old along with their London rivals but the player would prefer to join a bigger club. En-Nesyri has been in outstanding form for the Spanish outfit this past season and there is no doubt that he could improve both West Ham and Tottenham. Both clubs will have to improve their attacking options in the summer and bringing in a quality goal scorer like the Moroccan would be a smart decision. The Hammers were reliant on Michail Antonio as their only goal scorer last season and David Moyes must look to bring in an upgrade this summer. West Ham will be playing in the Europa League and they cannot hope to j...
