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‘Done deal’: Reliable journalist delivers exciting Newcastle transfer update on two players
Newcastle United completed two signings yesterday, and it seems more players are set to arrive on Tyneside in the coming days. The Magpies signed Callum Wilson from AFC Bournemouth for a fee of £20m, while Ryan Fraser also joined the club on a free transfer. According to reliable journalist Nicolo Schira, Jamal Lewis is all set to become the next signing for Steve Bruce. The 22-year-old left-back was withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad to face Norway on Monday. He is now making his way to Newcastle to complete his £15m move from Norwich City. Schira claims that Lewis will sign a five-year contract at Newcastle. Newcastle are also considering making a loan move for Rob Holding from Arsenal. Done deal! Jamal #Lewis to #Newcastle from #Norwich. 5-year contract. ...
Report: Villa table bid close to £20m for Arsenal star
According to The Athletic, Aston Villa have lodged a second bid for Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and are now keen to see if they can land the Argentine. Their bid is closer to the Gunners’ £20 million asking price, but the North London giants are now waiting to see if they can land a replacement, with Brentford’s David Raya being their top target. Martinez wants to be Arsenal’s first-choice stopper this season, but it remains if that is possible with Bernd Leno now back in contention after regaining full fitness. With Pepe Reina no longer at Villa following the end of his loan spell, the 28-year-old Gunners star has a chance to establish himself as manager Dean Smith’s number 1 with Tom Heaton still currently out with a knee injury and set to miss the start of 2020-21. An injury to...
Premier League set to reject requests to postpone games due to Covid outbreaks
Premier League officials are set to reject requests to postpone games in the event of Covid outbreaks amongst top-flight sides, with clubs required to fulfil fixtures unless they have fewer than 14 players available. The 2020/21 season is set to begin this weekend with the division’s authorities determined to finish the rescheduled and congested campaign on time ahead of next summer’s European Championships, with clubs having been informed that fixtures will need to be fulfilled even in the event of significant coronavirus outbreaks amongst top-flight squads. According to the Mail, Premier League clubs will be required to fulfil fixtures unless they have less than 14 players available for selection, including U21 players, who they will be obliged to play in the event of such circumstances....
Report: Newcastle have made an approach to sign in-demand Bayern Munich target
A host of clubs including Newcastle and Arsenal have made an approach to sign Georginio Rutter in the summer transfer window. According to reports from L’Equipe (h/t Get French Football News), Premier League clubs – Newcastle and Arsenal – have made enquiries about signing Rutter. Serie A giants AC Milan are also interested in signing him. The report claims that a host of European elites have made contact to sign the 18-year-old French youth international attacker from Rennes. German champions Bayern Munich have made contact to sign the teenager who has 12 months remaining on his current contract. Bayern could face strong competition from the likes of Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. The young Frenchman has remained coy on his future, although he is not expecting a guarante...
New report links Newcastle United with Arsenal striker
According to a report in The Telegraph this morning, Newcastle United could be interested in signing Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Newcastle are interested in signing a striker on loan this summer. The Magpies have asked to be kept informed of Liverpool’s plan for striker Rhian Brewster, according to the report. The report, published at 10:39am today, has claimed that Arsenal striker Nketiah could also be of interest to Newcastle if the Gunners want to send him out on loan again. The 21-year-old was sent out on to Leeds United in the summer of 2019, but the England Under-21 international was recalled after he struggled for regular playing time. Going out on loan again? Nketiah did well for the Arsenal first team in the second half of la...
Elland Road will erupt if Leeds can sign in-demand £14m Everton target this summer – SL View
Leeds United are on a roll here. Following their return to the Premier League, the Whites have already made two fantastic signings – Rodrigo and Robin Koch – with the former having arrived on a club-record transfer fee. However, Marcelo Bielsa is looking for more. The Argentine possibly needs to sign a midfielder, another defender, and a top-quality attacking player / forward. Even a goalkeeper is required. According to latest reports from Spanish newspaper Sport, Leeds are showing interest in signing Rafinha from Barcelona this summer. The Whites have reportedly held talks with the La Liga giants over the signing of the 27-year-old midfielder. Rafinha is way down the pecking order at Barcelona, and the club are looking to offload him this summer. Several Premier League clubs have reg...
Player linked with Newcastle United announces he’s leaving Arsenal
Reported Newcastle United target Alfie Matthews has announced on Instagram that he is leaving Arsenal. The 18-year-old centre-forward has announced his departure from Arsenal in an emotional post on Instagram. The teenager has been linked with the Gunners’ Premier League rivals Newcastle United. Football.London reported in June of interest in the forward from Newcastle, with the report claiming that the Magpies want to add him to their youth ranks at St. James’ Park. One for the future Matthews did well for the Arsenal Under-18 side and has a bright future ahead of him. The teenager is still developing as a footballer, and while he is not ready for the first team for any big club yet, he is certainly good enough for the Newcastle youth ranks. A year or two playing for the youth team would ...
Arsenal reportedly want ‘exciting’ player from London rival
Arsenal are interested in signing Felipe Anderson from West Ham United in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. It has been reported that Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is ‘a big admirer’ of the player and has made the 27-year-old attacking midfielder as ‘a top target’. The report has added that the Gunners believe that London and Premier League rivals West Ham’s desire to offload senior players this summer gives them a chance of bringing the Brazil international to the Emirates Stadium this summer. Underwhelming West Ham United spell Much was expected of Anderson when he joined West Ham from Italian club Lazio in the summer of 2018. West Ham’s then Director of Football Mario Husillos described the Brazil international as “one of the most exciting talents in European ...
David Ornstein claims Euro giants in talks with Arsenal over player transfer
According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, Arsenal are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over the transfer of Hector Bellerin to the French powerhouse. It has been reported in the report in The Athletic that PSG have made an approach to Arsenal and have expressed their interest in signing the right-back. The Gunners and the French giants – who reached the final of the Champions League in 2019-20 – are reportedly in talks at the moment and are aiming to find an agreement in the coming weeks. Although Arsenal would like Bellerin to stay and discuss a new contract, the Premier League club will not stop the 25-year-old if he wants to leave for European giants PSG if the two clubs agree on a fee, according to the report. Step-up Arsenal have a global fanbase, but PSG have established ...
Man City top, Man Utd ninth; the Premier League Owners’ Rich List
Newcastle United’s failed takeover by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund leaves Sheikh Mansour as the richest owner in the Premier League. Mansour has transformed City’s fortunes since acquiring the club, but how does his wealth compare to the rest of the top flight? We take a closer look. 1. Manchester City – Sheikh Mansour – £23.3bn Mansour is the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and also owns the Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation. He completed a takeover of City in 2008 and his huge investment has helped the club win four Premier League titles. 2. Chelsea – Roman Abramovich – £9.6bn It doesn’t seem that long ago that Abramovich was changing the face of English football with his massive investment into Chelsea. However, things have moved on massively since his...
Report: Man Utd plotting move to sign £37m star, want to get ‘deal done imminently’
Manchester United are looking to make a flurry of signings ahead of the new Premier League campaign. Having finally shaken off their disappointment of not getting Jadon Sancho, it seems the wheel has been set in motion to capture other targets. If the reports are to be believed, the Red Devils are close to landing their first signing of the summer in the form of £40 million-rated Ajax midfielder Van de Beek who is set to sign a five-year deal with an option for an extra year in the coming days. Now, the Red Devils have turned their attention towards signing a defender, and are prioritizing a deal to sign Dayot Upamecano. According to reports from ESPN, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned his attention towards signing the RB Leipzig centre-back, and wants to get a deal done immin...
Report: Agent confirms Arsenal interest in 23-yr-old midfield powerhouse
Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara this summer. According to the player’s agent, the Gunners are genuinely interested in the player. Diawara’s agent, Daniele Piraino, told Tuttomercatoweb (h/t Standard): “Diawara is at a top club like Roma, where he is happy, as there is enthusiasm around the new owners. However, he is also liked by many clubs in England, including Arsenal. Being linked with certain clubs is pleasing for him, as these are prestigious sides. Amadou is concentrated on football and his career.” It will be interesting to see if the Londoners follow up on their interest with a formal offer this summer. Arsenal need to add more depth and quality to their midfield and Diawara could prove to be a good signing for them. Arteta coul...
