West Ham United are hoping to agree a new contract with star defender Vladimir Coufal. The Czech Republic international joined West Ham on a three-year deal last summer, and he has been a key player for David Moyes. The former Slavia Prague player was one of the best signings in the Premier League last season, and it is no surprise that the Hammers are looking to tie him down to a long-term contract. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League club feel that Coufal is an important player and they are prepared to hand him an improved contract. However, the report also states that the defender is currently disappointed with the terms West Ham have offered him. The Hammers will be playing in the Europa League next season and need to hold on to their best players to progress in the competition...
Manchester United are interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Bozovic this summer. According to a report from Italy via Daily Star, the Premier League giants are prepared to pay around £26 million for the 63-cap Croatian international. Brozovic has been a key player for club and country and could prove a quality addition to United’s midfield. The 28-year-old could prove to be an upgrade on Scott McTominay, Fred and Nemanja Matic next season. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will need to add more quality to his midfield to challenge Manchester City next season, and Brozovic seems like an ideal fit. The Red Devils have already signed Jadon Sancho to improve their attack and have also been linked with Raphael Varane. If they can sort out their midfield with the signing of Brozovic, there is ...
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge for quite some time. The Sun are now reporting that Liverpool are also keen on signing the Norwegian international. The 23-year-old has been a quality player for the Blades, but he is likely to leave them following their relegation to the Championship. There is a £35 million release clause in his contract, but his suitors are unwilling to fork out that kind of money for the midfielder. Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has been linked with Roma, and it is no surprise that they are looking to bring in a replacement. Berge has proven himself in the Premier League and could prove a quality addition to the Gunners’ midfield. Despite his team’s struggles, his performances were impressive. He has the potential to dev...
Atletico Madrid have agreed to sell Saul Niguez to Liverpool this summer, according to a report from La Razon. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Anfield, having lost Gini Wijnaldum to Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool need to splash the cash this summer to reassert themselves in the Premier League. Last season may have been a blip caused by a freakish run of serious injuries to key players. Manchester City laid down the gauntlet, and the Reds now have to respond. Saul Niguez to Liverpool? La Razon reckon that could become a reality with Atletico now prepared to sell the 26-year-old Spain international to the Merseyside outfit. The Times recently claimed that Saul is valued at around €70 million (£60m). That is a serious amount of money ...
Marseille have reached an agreement with Arsenal over a season-long loan deal for William Saliba, French publication L’Equipe reports. The centre-back arrived at the Gunners from Saint-Etienne in 2019, but he was immediately loaned back to the French side. He was anticipated to make his Gunners debut last term, but he failed to do so before he was loaned out to Nice at the turn of the year. Earlier yesterday, David Ornstein confirmed that Marseille are fancied to sign Saliba on loan, but they have yet to finalise a deal. It is now reported that Les Phoceens have secured an agreement. The 20-year-old is set to continue his development in the French top-flight. Sportslens view: Saliba has a good following among the Gunners faithful despite him yet to make his debut. His upcoming loan move ha...
Burnley and Brentford are leading the race to sign West Bromwich Albion right-back Darnell Furlong this summer, Football Insider reports. The 25-year-old was one of the Baggies’ consistent performers last term, and he could be heading for a return to the top-flight. He has two years left on his contract, and it is reported that the Midlands outfit could be prepared to sanction his departure. Burnley and newly-promoted Brentford are keen on Furlong, who started his playing career with Queens Park Rangers. Sportslens view: Furlong was a regular starter for the Baggies last season, missing just three top-flight games over the course of the campaign. The right-back impressed with his work rate and physical presence. He won more than three aerial duels per game alongside two clearances. He...
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi is reportedly closing in on a move to Marseille on a four-year deal. According to journalist Mohamed Toubache-Ter, the 22-year-old will be in France on Monday to finalise the deal. Marseille will pay an initial €1 million to take Guendouzi on loan, with a further €11m to be paid when the transfer becomes permanent. SL View Guendouzi fell out of favour at Arsenal towards the end of the 2019/20 season after an on-field altercation during a game against Brighton & Hove Albion. He briefly grabbed Neal Maupay by the neck as he was angry with the striker’s involvement in Bernd Leno’s knee injury. Mikel Arteta was unimpressed with Guendouzi’s antics and axed him from his plans. The Frenchman spent most of last season on loan at Hertha Berlin, and his perfor...
Leeds are closing in on the signing of Sean McGurk from Wigan Athletic, according to The Times journalist Paul Joyce. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa seems determined to bolster his ranks at Elland Road this summer. A deal to sign Junior Firpo from Barcelona seems close (Leeds Live), and links with Cagliari ace Nahitan Nandez refuse to go away (La Nuova Sardegna). Now it seems as though the Yorkshire outfit are looking closer to home. Leeds closing in on McGurk The Times’ journalist Paul Joyce claims that the Wigan ace could be imminently set to move to Elland Road: Leeds United close to a deal for Wigan teenager Sean McGurk. Fee of around £175,000 has been discussed but transfer may yet be settled by tribunal. — paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) July 3, 2021 McGurk is incredibly talented. The...
Aston Villa are eyeing up a move to sign Burnley winger Dwight McNeil according to a report from The Athletic. Read also: Tammy Abraham update It is suggested that signing the 21-year-old Clarets ace is a backup plan for the Villans. That’s if they fail to land Arsenal ace Emile Smith-Rowe this summer. Dean Smith has already been active in the market but he clearly has further ambitious plans lined up. Emi Buendia arrived at Villa Park from Norwich City last month and it seems as though the West Midlands outfit are determined to continue their assault on the transfer market. Aston Villa are allegedly eyeing a move to sign Dwight McNeil. Editorial use only DataCo restrictions apply See www.football-dataco.com PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK , Copyright: xCraigxGallowayx PSI-12668-0056 Aston Vill...
Arsenal are very confident of signing Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White despite the late approach from Everton, Football Insider reports. The Gunners have identified the England international as their top defensive target, and they are in advanced negotiations with Brighton over a deal. It was recently reported that the Toffees could hijack their pursuit after a late bid, but the Gunners are confident of signing White after England’s Euro 2020 campaign. The club are likely to finalise a package of around £50 million including add-ons for the centre-back, who missed just two games in the Premier League last term. Sportslens view: Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wants a new right-footed centre-back in the squad after the recent departure of David Luiz. White looks set to fill the ...
Celtic sold Jeremie Frimpong to Bayer Leverkusen in January while Jonjoe Kenny has returned to Everton after a loan spell, so the Hoops are left with Anthony Ralston at right-back who made just one appearance last season. Ange Postecoglou is looking to strengthen in this position and the Sheffield Star say Sheffield United’s George Baldock is on their radar. The 28-year-old was a regular under Chris Wilder last season and Alex McLeish believes he’ll be a great acquisition for the Hoops. He told Football Insider: “Celtic fans will be looking for the big names. Ok, George has been a tried and tested Premier League player for the last couple of years with Sheffield United and got promotion the year before. “The Celtic fans will still be expecting really high levels of quality from George. If ...
Some Arsenal fans have produced a mixed reaction on Twitter after learning that William Saliba could be loaned out to Marseille next season. The 20-year-old joined the club from Saint-Etienne for around £27 million, but he has yet to make a competitive appearance for them. He was anticipated to make his debut last term, but did not play under Mikel Arteta before he was loaned out to Nice at the turn of the year. The club are now prioritising a move for another centre-back. They are in advanced negotiations with Brighton & Hove Albion for Ben White. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Gunners are willing to loan out Saliba for another season to secure regular first-team football. A move to Marseille appears on the cards, but a loan fee remains to be negotiated. It is re...