Transfer News & Rumours
Leeds frontrunners for 25-yr-old, but they will need to raise funds through sales first
Uruguayan international Nahitan Nandez continues to be linked with a move to Leeds United. According to Centotrentuno, the Premier League club are front-runners to sign the Cagliari midfielder, who is also a target for Inter Milan. However, the Italian champions have limited resources and may not be able to pay the €36 million asking price. Leeds are keen on signing the 25-year-old, but they are waiting to sell some players before they can complete the transfer. Marcelo Bielsa will be hoping to add considerable quality to his side this summer, with Leeds looking to build on their impressive performances from last season. Adding more quality to the midfield should be a priority for the Whites, and Nandez seems like a really good fit on paper. The hard-working midfielder could be a quality p...
Barcelona ready to release two stars as they are desperate to keep Messi – report
Barcelona are willing to terminate the contracts of Samuel Umtiti and Miralem Pjanic by mutual consent as they look to raise wages to keep Lionel Messi, Mundo Deportivo claims. The La Liga have introduced a salary cap for next season that has reportedly delayed the proposed contract extension for Messi. The club are desperate to keep him, but they will have to lower their wage bill by a staggering €200 million to meet his demands. They recently terminated the contract of Matheus Fernandes and sanctioned the loan exit of Francisco Trincao earlier today. There could be high-profile exits in the coming weeks to free up wages. It is reported that Umtiti and Pjanic are free to leave without any transfer fee. Neither player has accepted the proposal. Umtiti has two years remaining on his co...
Three Arsenal players Patrick Vieira could bring to Crystal Palace this summer
Crystal Palace recently announced the appointment of Patrick Vieira as their new manager, and he has a huge rebuilding job this summer. The Eagles have yet to resolve the futures of 11 out-of-contract players, and there could be plenty of activity in terms of new signings. Vieira is likely to have his say on arrivals, and he could have his sights on pursuing few players associated with his former club Arsenal. We look at three players who could interest the new Eagles head coach. Ainsley Maitland-Niles Maitland-Niles spent the second half of last season on loan with West Bromwich Albion, where he impressed from the centre of the park. It’s unlikely that he would play in his preferred role on his return to the Gunners. The majority of his appearances have come as a full-back. Having struggl...
‘I beg’: Some Liverpool fans erupt after hearing FSG’s latest alleged transfer plan
Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter in reaction to links with Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to bring the talented Italian midfielder to Anfield this summer, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. With Gini Wijnaldum joining Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool’s central midfield department suddenly looks rather short on numbers. Klopp will be desperate to get his side back to the top of the Premier League next season. However, if the German is to achieve the feat, he needs to strengthen his ranks at Anfield. Liverpool fans are extremely excited by recent links with Inter Milan and Italy ace Nicolo Barella Barella would be a truly brilliant addition for the Reds. The Italian is incredibly mobile and has an excellent engine. He is also very comfortable on the bal...
Journalist: Arsenal go head-to-head to with PL rival to sign £34m ‘fantastic’ player
According to popular journalist Rudi Galetti, Arsenal and Manchester United will go head-to-head for Ruben Neves this summer. He claims that cash-strapped Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to the idea of selling Neves this summer. They are demanding a fixed price of €40 million (£34m) for the highly-rated midfielder. 🚨⚔️ Head-to-head between #Arsenal and #ManchesterUnited for Ruben #Neves. The 🇵🇹 midfielder could leave #Wolverhampton, but without discounts: the request remains for €40M. 🐓⚽ #Calciomercato #Transfers #EPL #ManUTD — Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) July 4, 2021 Neves joined Wolves from Porto in 2017 and has now made over 175 appearances for the club in all competitions. The 24-year-old is a superb passer of the ball and equa...
‘Runs all day’ – Journalist claims Leeds showing ‘keen interest’ in signing versatile 22-year-old
Leeds United are interested in signing Huddersfield Town midfielder Lewis O’Brien. The Sun’s Alan Nixon claims that Leeds have joined a host of clubs to sign the highly-rated midfielder who was the club’s player of the year last season. LEEDS. Looking for a midfielder with legs. May have found on doorstep with Lewis O’Brien at HUDDERSFIELD. Joined clubs taking a keen interest. Runs all day. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) July 4, 2021 Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, with the Whites apparently looking to sign a player who “runs all day”. The Whites have been heavily linked with a move for Nahitan Nandez, but it seems they are keeping close tabs on domestic players. Leeds have taken “keen interest” in the midfielder, and the club have probably have been scouting...
Aston Villa believe they can now sign ‘incredible’ player this summer – report
Aston Villa are planning to make another bid to sign Emile Smith Rowe, according to the Sunday Mirror (printed edition – 04/07/2021), The 20-year-old, who made his debut against Chelsea last season and impressed heavily in the second half, has a contract at the club until 2023. He is yet to sign a new deal at Arsenal, but the north London club are determined to tie him down to a long term deal. He is a terrific young talent, and the club do not want to sell him to a Premier League rival. Arsenal rejected Villa’s opening offer of £25 million earlier this month, and another £30m bid was turned down once again last week. However, Villa believe they can sign the youngster, and they are preparing another bid of around £32.5m. This is probably an indication that Villa may have rec...
Report: 24-year-old int’l looks set to be away from Liverpool this summer
Liverpool midfielder Harry Wilson is likely to leave the club, either on loan or permanently, this summer. According to reports from The Sun, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder is attracting interest from Swansea City. The Swans boss, Steve Cooper, wants to sign the Wales international on loan who is not in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team plans. The report claims that Wilson, who scored seven goals and contributed 12 assists in 37 matches in the Championship for Cardiff City last season, looks set for another season away from Anfield. Wilson has spent ten years at Liverpool, but he has managed only two senior caps for the Reds. In between, he has spent loan spells at Crewe, Hull, Derby, Bournemouth and Cardiff. He is at that phase of his career when he needs to settle down at a club. Howe...
French giants enter race to sign long-term Arsenal target valued at just £7m – report
Lyon have entered the race to sign Arsenal target Andre Onana this summer, French publication L’Equipe claims. Onana has entered the final year of his Ajax contract, and he has shown no intention of penning a new extension. His FIFA-imposed ban was recently reduced from 12 to nine months, but he won’t be eligible to play until November. However, he can return to team training from the start of September, and the Gunners are one of the clubs interested. They have yet to make a formal approach, and it is now reported that manager Peter Bosz is keen on a reunion with Onana. Bosz, who was previously with Ajax, was appointed as the new head coach of Lyon in May. Sportslens view: Earlier this year, it appeared that the Gunners were in pole position to sign the Cameroonian valued at £7 million. H...
Report: Player ‘keen on a move’ to Aston Villa, sees club as an ‘upgrade’
Aston Villa are interested in luring James Ward-Prowse from Southampton this summer and have been given a boost in their pursuit for his signature. Football Insider say the 26-year-old is ‘keen on a move’ to Villa Park and sees the Midlands outfit as an ‘upgrade’ on Southampton. It’s good news for Villa but bad news for the Saints as they don’t want to lose such an important player. Ward-Prowse made 44 appearances in all competitions last season and had a hand in 16 goals. He captains Southampton and was named in England’s provisional squad for the 2020 European Championships before missing out, so he’s not had a bad year at all. Even if the central midfielder wants to leave, however, Southampton still hold the cards. Ward-Prowse has four years left on his deal at St Mary’s, so the South C...
9 goals and 8 assists last season: Leeds keen on a summer move for 19-yr-old attacker
Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing PSV Eindhoven attacker Noni Madueke. According to Football Insider, the player could cost around £20 million this summer, and his valuation has encouraged the Premier League club to make their move. The Whites have been linked with other wide players in recent weeks, and signing Madueke could prove to be a quality long-term investment. The 19-year-old has had an outstanding season in the Netherlands, bagging nine goals and eight assists across all competitions. Madueke can operate anywhere across the front three and would certainly improve Marcelo Bielsa’s attacking unit next season. The player is on the radar of Crystal Palace and Borussia Dortmund, and Leeds will need to move quickly to fend off the competition. Leeds need to add more qua...
‘I don’t think he’ll be around’ – Player tipped to leave Celtic this summer
Odsonne Edouard faces an uncertain future at Celtic as he is in the final year of his deal and has plenty of interest from clubs in Europe. The Bhoys are desperate to keep the striker, but Frank McAvennie believes he’ll leave before the new season starts. The 23-year-old joined Celtic on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 and turned the move permanent in 2018. He’s made a total of 168 appearances in all competitions, scoring 83 goals with 37 assists. However, he struggled for consistency last season as the Bhoys failed to win a 10th consecutive Scottish Premiership title. Edouard bagged 22 goals with six assists in 40 games across the board, but a closer look highlighted his inconsistencies. He failed to score in nine of his first 12 league games and ended the campaign with one goa...
