Colley
Leeds expected to make their move for 28-yr-old, asking price won’t be a problem
Leeds United have been linked with the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley in recent weeks. According to the Sampnews24 (translated by Sportwitness), the Premier League side are keen on the Gambia international and they are prepared to submit an offer for the 27-year-old this summer. Colley has done well for the Italian side over the past year and he was linked with a move to Elland Road at the start of the season as well. Apparently, Sampdoria value the player at around €12 to 13 million and the asking price would not be a problem for the Premier League side. SL View: Defensive addition should be a priority for Bielsa There is no doubt that Leeds need to improve their defensive options in the summer and Colley could prove to be a quality addition for them. The 28-year-old has the defensive qua...
West Ham and Leeds linked with a summer move for 28-yr-old defender
West Ham United and Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley. According to Clubdoria46 (translated by Sportwitness), the centre back recently signed a contract until 2025 and he could cost more than €10-€15 million. The Hammers could certainly use a centre back in the summer and Colley has proven his quality in the Italian League. The 28-year-old has established himself as the mainstay of the Sampdoria defence under Claudio Ranieri and he has the physical attributes to succeed in English football as well. Similarly Leeds United need to improve defensively as well. The Whites could have easily challenged for European football this year if not for their defensive vulnerabilities. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have conceded 49 goals in 31 Premier League games s...
Report: Celtic could return for 27-yr-old, they have tried to sign him previously
Celtic have been linked with a move for the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley this summer. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), the Scottish champions could return for the centre back with an offer soon. Kristoffer Ajer has been linked with a move away from Celtic this summer and if the Norwegian defender decides to move on, Colley could be a decent replacement. According to reports, Celtic tabled an offer of around €10-12 million for the defender previously but Sampdoria were not keen on selling the 27-year-old for that amount. It will be interesting to see if Celtic can agree on a deal with the Italian outfit for Colley. The Hoops have already signed Shane Duffy from Brighton to improve their defence and Colley could prove to be another wise investment. Celtic have done well in the leag...
Report: West Ham and Newcastle keen on 27-yr-old, will have to pay around €15m
Sampdoria defender Omar Colley has been linked with a move to England this summer. As per reports (h/t sportwitness), the 27-year-old is thought to be on Southampton, Newcastle and West Ham’s radar. It is believed that the player is willing to move if he can make a step up in terms of quality. Both West Ham and Newcastle could prove to be ideal destinations for the defender. Colley has done well in the Serie A and a move to the Premier League would give him the opportunity to showcase his talent on a bigger platform. The player is valued at €15m and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Newcastle or West Ham come forward with an offer in the coming weeks. Both clubs could use some defensive depth and Colley wouldn’t be a bad option. Moyes needs to bring in a quality partner fo...
Lennon reacts to reported £7.6m bid for 27-yr-old, issues Celtic transfer promise
Neil Lennon has reacted to reports of an offer for the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley. The player has been linked with a move to Celtic and recent reports claimed that the Hoops have submitted a £7.6million bid for the player. Lennon has now rubbished such claims and he revealed that he is not aware of any such offers. When asked if he could confirm a bid for Colley, Lennon said (via Daily Record): “I can’t, no. I can deny it, yeah. I’m not aware of that at all.” It will be interesting to see if Celtic make their move for the 27-year-old this summer. There is no doubt that the Hoops need to improve their defence and someone like Colley would be a quality addition. That said, Celtic have been linked with Shane Duffy from Brighton as well and the move is thought to be edging c...
Report: West Ham keen on 27-yr-old defender who is one of David Moyes’s priorities
West Ham United are interested in signing the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley this summer. According to reports (via Sportwitness), the 27-year-old would fancy a return to London. Apparently, his family lived in London when he used to play for Genk. The report adds that Colley is one of David Moyes’s transfer priorities this summer and it will be interesting to see if the Hammers can agree on a deal with the Italian club. Colley has done well in the Italian League and he has the ability to succeed in the Premier League as well. It is evident that West Ham need to improve their defensive options and the signing of Colley would certainly help them. The 27-year-old could partner Issa Diop at the back next season. The defender’s current contract expires in 2022 and it will be interesting to see...
Report: Neil Lennon looking to bring 27-yr-old Serie A ace to Celtic this summer
Celtic are interested in signing the Sampdoria centre back Omar Colley this summer. The 27-year-old has done well in the Italian League and he could prove to be a very good addition to Bielsa’s back four. As per Calciomercato, the player will be allowed to leave Sampdoria this summer but he won’t come cheap. Colley has two years left on his contract and he is expected to command a considerable fee. Neil Lennon’s defence has been bullied at times this season and the likes of Jullien and Ajer could use someone like Colley beside them. Colley will add physique and defensive quality to Celtic’s back four. Also, the 27-year-old is at the peak of his career right now and he’s ready to make an immediate impact if he joins Celtic. It will be interesting to see if Celtic are willing to spend big on...
