Adam Armstrong
Alan Shearer’s instant reaction as reported Newcastle target joins another EPL club
Adam Armstrong has joined Southampton after leaving Championship club Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has provided an instant reaction to the move on Twitter. The English striker was linked with a return to St James’ Park before the Saints completed a move for him, but the Magpies have a 40 percent sell-on agreement and are due a windfall following the deal. Newcastle have missed out on a quality hitman, but Shearer has wished him well on his return to the English top-flight. Good luck @AdamArma9 at a brilliant football club. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/CFsS7uxEBX — Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) August 10, 2021 Sportslens View Armstrong ended last season with 29 goals across all competitions and has been task...
Southampton set to make fourth senior signing, Newcastle United to receive £5.28m – report
Southampton have finalised a transfer fee with Blackburn Rovers to sign in-demand striker Adam Armstrong, Hampshire Live reports. The Saints have been interested in the 24-year-old throughout the summer and have reportedly reached a transfer agreement. The south coast outfit have agreed to pay around £15 million for the striker, who was signed from Newcastle United for just £1.8m three years ago. Rovers will have to share 40 percent of the profit with the Magpies as part of the agreement when he arrived from Tyneside. Steve Bruce’s side will earn around £5.28m. Sportslens view: The Saints recently sanctioned the sale of Danny Ings to Aston Villa for £30m. They seem to be eyeing more than one striker to fill the void. Armstrong appears set to join after an extended transfer saga. The Saints...
Crystal Palace in talks to sign Southampton target with 34 goal contributions last term – report
Crystal Palace are in advanced negotiations with Blackburn Rovers to land the signature of Adam Armstrong, Sky Sports reports. The 24-year-old had a fine campaign for Rovers last term, bagging 29 goals and five assists from 43 appearances in all competitions. His form has attracted plenty of Premier League interest. Rovers have yet to receive a suitable offer, but he could leave before the transfer deadline. Palace recently entered the pursuit of the striker, and it is now reported that they have lodged an opening bid that has been rejected by Rovers. Southampton are also keen on signing Armstrong despite multiple failed approaches, but they are now looking at alternative transfer targets. Blackburn owners Venky’s want around £20 million for the striker. Armstrong was bought from Newc...
Crystal Palace join Southampton and Canaries in race to sign in-demand £20m star – report
Crystal Palace could compete with Norwich City and Southampton to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, LancsLive reports. Armstrong had a superb 2020/21 campaign for Rovers, registering 29 goals across all competitions. He ended the season with a stunning three hat-tricks. His performances bagged him the Championship’s PFA Fans Player of the Year award ahead of the likes of Teemu Pukki, Ivan Toney and Emiliano Buendia. He has since been fancied to make the switch to the Premier League. Rovers are looking for at least £20 million despite him entering the final year of his deal. Southampton have been linked with his services throughout the summer and they could make a serious approach after the sale of Danny Ings to Aston Villa. However, they appear set to face comp...
Southampton could offer 21-year-old in deal to sign 29-goal striker this summer – report
Southampton could offer Michael Obafemi as a makeweight to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, The Sun reports. Armstrong has been identified as the top striker target by the Saints, but they are far from reaching a transfer agreement with Rovers. They have made an opening bid of £8 million for the marksman, but it has fallen well short of the £25m valuation set by the Championship club. The south coast outfit are unlikely to meet the price tag and hope to settle on a middle price by offering Rovers the chance to sign Obafemi. Sportslens view: Rovers owners Venky’s have set a high price tag on Armstrong even though he has entered the final year of his contract with the club. Newcastle United are owed 40 percent of the future sale fee, and Rovers are reluctan...
Southampton fail with bid to sign striker with three hat-tricks last season, club want £20m
Southampton have failed with an opening bid to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, Lancashire Telegraph reports. The Saints are eager to bolster their centre-forward department this summer amid the uncertainty over the future of Danny Ings. It was recently claimed that they were weighing up a bid of £10 million for Armstrong, but it appears that the proposal has been rejected. Rovers value Armstrong at £20m even though he has entered the final year of his deal. They owe 40 percent of a future sale fee to Newcastle United. Sportslens view: Armstrong had the best-ever season of his career last term, registering 29 goals and five assists from 43 appearances in all competitions. The 24-year-old bagged three hat-tricks during the campaign and was crowned as the Championship’s PFA Fans...
Southampton and Norwich City leading race to sign 24-year-old with 34 goal contributions last term
Southampton and Norwich City are leading the race to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, Football Insider reports. Armstrong had a superb 2020/21 campaign for Rovers, registering 29 goals and five assists from 43 appearances across all competitions. He was recently rewarded for his efforts with the Championship PFA fans’ Player of the Year award, beating the likes of Emiliano Buendia and Ivan Toney. Armstrong will enter the final year of his Rovers deal next month, and it is reported that they are willing to sell him for £15 million rather than losing him for free next summer. Owners Venky’s previously slapped a £25m price tag on his head, but it appears they may be willing to do business for less due to his contract status. Sportslens view: The Saints currently have ...
Norwich City join West Ham United in race to sign 29-goal striker for £10m – report
Norwich City have joined West Ham United in the race to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, The Telegraph reports. Armstrong had a fantastic individual season with Rovers, registering 29 goals and five assists from 43 appearances in all competitions. He netted 28 times in the Championship, but it came to no avail as Tony Mowbray’s side finished a disappointing 15th in the league standings. With just one year left on his contract, he has been tipped to make the step up to the top-flight, with West Ham United interested in his services. The Canaries, who secured automatic promotion from the Championship, are also interested in the 24-year-old as they bid to bolster their frontline. They consider the Newcastle United graduate as value for money for a fee of around £10 mi...
Everton set their sights on signing 19-goal West Ham United target
Everton are lining up a possible move for Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, Football Insider reports. Armstrong is having his best-ever season with the Rovers this term with 20 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions. Since the start of last season, he has 37 goals from 87 outings, and his progress appears to have caught Everton’s attention. It is reported that Toffees scouts kept a close watch on the 24-year-old during the Rovers’ 2-0 league defeat to Bournemouth on Monday where he missed a penalty. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been their undisputed first-choice striker this term with 19 goals, but the club have lacked a quality deputy. Joshua King was signed for a nominal fee from Bournemouth in January, he has failed to make a mark. He has not scored in eight sta...
