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West Ham and Manchester United biggest losers in 2020 Premier League transfer window
The Premier League transfer window for international deals concluded at 11 pm last night and a number of clubs were able to land their desired targets before the deadline. However, there was plenty of disappointment for some teams. A few failed to make any noticeable improvement to their squads while others had to settle for different signings than those initially desired. There is still a domestic transfer window open until October 16 whereby the top-flight clubs can trade players with EFL sides. Still, that may not entirely shrug off the disappointment of the supporters of some teams. Let’s have a look at the losers of the Premier League summer transfer window. West Ham United The Hammers experienced a difficult international transfer window and they ended up making just one new addition...
Aston Villa interested in signing Liverpool youngster
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster this summer. The 20-year-old striker was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for them. Brewster needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Villa can agree on a fee with Liverpool in the coming weeks. According to Independent, Sheffield United are keen on signing the young striker as well and they have already spoken to the Reds regarding a move. Liverpool value the young striker at £25 million and they are hoping to insert a buy-back clause in the contract if Brewster is sold this summer. Such a deal would be ideal for Liverpool as it would allow the player to develop with the regular first-team football el...
Report: PL rival to make bid for stocky and quick Tottenham Hotspur target
Burnley are planning to make a bid for Tottenham Hotspur target Robin Quaison, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that Tottenham are among the clubs interested in signing Quaison from Mainz in the summer transfer window. However, according to the report, it is Spurs’ Premier League rivals Burnley who are making an offer for the attacking midfielder. Described as ‘Stocky and quick’ in the report, it has been claimed that the Clarets will make an offer of £8 million for the 26-year-old. However, the Sweden international – who can also play as a forward or as a winger – has a buyout clause of £14 million, according to the report. Good signing for Tottenham Hotspur or Burnley? Quaison has at Mainz since 2017, and has developed and progressed well at the German club. According 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: Club believe 27y/o is worth more than £40m as Hammers plot move
According to The Sun, Burnley are demanding almost double the £27 million opening bid West Ham United have tabled for James Tarkowski. Hammers boss David Moyes wants to bolster his centre-back options after seeing his side fall apart defensively in a 5-3 loss at the hands of relegated Bournemouth on Saturday. Tarkowski has proven to be one of the best defenders in the top-flight over the years, and he has the quality it takes to significantly improve West Ham at the back. The London Stadium will have to break the bank to land the signature of the 27-year-old, though. Burnley are aware that Bournemouth got £40 million from Manchester City for the services of Dutch centre-back Nathan Ake, and they believe that Tarkowski is worth considerably more. The England international made 47 blocks, 63...
Report: Leicester trying to pip West Ham with £30m bid for 27 y/o int’l
Leicester City are looking to bolster their central defence and are reportedly looking to make a move for Burnley defender James Tarkowski. The Foxes have signed just one player so far – right back Timothy Castagne – and Brendan Rodgers is looking to add more depth in his defence. Leicester are set to step up their interest this week in the 27-year-old England international, according to the Star on Sunday (h/t Sky Sports). The Foxes are looking to make a bid in the region of £30m for the defender. However, Leicester could face strong competition from West Ham. The Hammers have already made a £27million bid for Tarkowski, according to reports from The Telegraph. David Moyes’s side are looking prepare to spend the money from Grady Diangana’s controversial sale ...
Journalist claims Burnley want Everton 30-year-old
The Sun journalist Alan Nixon has claimed on Twitter that Burnley are interested in signing Fabian Delph from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window. Nixon has reported that the Clarets are taking bid interest in the former Manchester City star, who is a central midfielder by trade, but can also play as a left-back. Burnley are looking for a replacement for Jeff Hendrick and have reportedly identified Delph as a potential replacement. The Times recently reported that Everton are willing to listen to offers for v in the summer transfer window. BURNLEY. Taking big interest in Delph at EVERTON. One of those who fits the vacancy left by Hendrick. Down to price etc. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) September 6, 2020 Should Fabian Delph leave Everton? Delph joined Everton from...
Report: Moyes pushing Hammers board hard to sign Burnley star, £20m bid tabled
According to the Daily Telegraph, West Ham United have tabled a £20 million bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski. However, the bid has been turned down despite the Hammers’ promises of huge add-ons, and they are expected to return with an improved offer. Manager David Moyes wants to boost his centre-back options, and Tarkowski will no doubt help improve West Ham at the back given his quality and experience. Moyes is pushing the Hammers board hard to strike a deal with Burnley, and they are set to put the money from Grady Diangana’s sale to West Bromwich Albion into good use. Burnley boss Sean Dyche will want to hold on to the 27-year-old, but the club could be forced to sell if West Ham table a very good bid. The England international has been key to the Clarets’ defensive solidity sin...
Report: £15m player to join Norwich City despite holding Nottingham Forest talks
Ben Gibson is set to join Norwich City from Burnley despite holding talks with Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough, according to The Sun. It has been reported that Middlesbrough and Forest want to sign Gibson from Burnley in the summer transfer window. Boro and the Reds want to sign the 27-year-old defender on a loan deal, while Norwich have made a permanent move for the former Middlesbrough star, according to the report in the British tabloid. The report has added that Gibson spoke to Forest and his former club Middlesbrough, but he is going to Norwich instead. Disappointing Burnley spell Gibson joined Burnley from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2018 for a transfer fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £15 million. Much was expected of the 27-year-old when he arrived a Turf Moor, bu...
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...
Britain secures early access to promising vaccine candidates
The British government on Friday announced that it had secured early access to 90 million doses of two new promising vaccine candidates. British citizens will receive early access to 90 million doses of the two COVID-19 vaccine candidates should they prove safe and effective. By far, the British government has secured access to six different vaccine candidates as part of the government’s strategy to build a portfolio of promising new vaccines should any be found to be safe and effective. The government has also agreed in principle to co-fund a global clinical trial with the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson to establish how effective their vaccine could be in providing long-term immunity against COVID-19. The next phase of Janssen’s clinical trials is expected to begi...
Report: Wolves and Leicester keen on PL winger who contributed to 8 goals last season
Report: Wolves and Leicester keen on PL winger who contributed to 8 goals last season – originally posted on Sportslens.com Wolves and Leicester City are keen on signing the Burnley winger Dwight McNeil this summer. As per Sky Sports, the 20-year-old is a man in demand and the likes of Juventus and AC Milan have joined the race for his signature as well. Wolves are keen on adding more depth to their attack and they have identified the Burnley winger as the ideal option. Meanwhile, Leicester are keen on adding a left-footed attacker to their side with most of their wide players right-footed. It will be interesting to see if either of the two Premier League clubs submit an offer for McNeil in the coming days. The 20-year-old is highly rated by Burnley and they will look to demand a pre...
