English Premier League
Blow for Arsenal, unhappy star pushing for summer move
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira wants to leave the club and return to Italy this summer. According to the Uruguayan’s agent, the 24-year-old is ready to head back to Serie A after two years in English football. The combative midfielder has made 83 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions, but he has failed to produce his best form on a consistent basis. With Arsenal being strongly linked with a move for Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey, it appears that Torreira’s time in the Premier League is coming to an end. “Lucas had been in a bit of a bad mood over some technical differences, then he recovered,” his agent Pablo Bentancur said. “And the injury arrived, fortunately less serious than expected. “Today he is completely recovered, I believe he will be a market man. “I will have t...
Spanish club ‘confident’ that Chelsea player will sign this summer
Ethan Ampadu could be on his way out of Chelsea on a permanent basis this summer. The midfielder has had a frustrating loan spell at RB Leipzig this term, making just seven appearances for the German club. He had previously looked to be one of Chelsea’s most promising youngsters, but has failed to establish himself at Leipzig. However, TodoFichajes has claimed that the 19-year-old’s progress has been closely followed by Sevilla and they are ready to make a move. The club’s director of football, Monchi, has been tracking Ampadu and is keen to secure his services during the next transfer window. Many pundits have argued that Ampadu’s decision to move to Germany has backfired, but the Wales international believes that viewpoint is unfair. In a recent interview with The Athletic, Ampadu said t...
Report claims Everton are in pole position to sign 29-yr-old Ancelotti target
Everton have been linked with the Napoli midfielder Allan for a while now. It appears that they are now leading the chase for the Brazilian. As per journalist Emanuele Cammaroto (via Sportwitness), the Toffees are in pole position to complete the signing. Allan has worked with Carlo Ancelotti before and the duo shared a good relationship during their time together at Napoli. It will be interesting to see if Ancelotti can bring the 29-year-old midfielder to Goodison Park this summer. Everton could use a midfield controller like Allan and he could prove to be a superb signing for them. Allan knows Ancelotti’s style of play well and he will help his teammates execute the Italian’s gameplay better. Napoli are thought to be open to a sale because Allan has fallen out of favour since Ancelotti’s...
Report: Everton make contact for 25-yr-old, player’s mother has spoken to Ancelotti
Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. As per Tuttojuve (via Sportwitness), Everton have now been in contact with the Italian giants regarding a move. Apparently, the player’s mother has also been in touch with the Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti. Rabiot has struggled to fit in at Juventus and the Italian outfit are ready to sell him for €20m. It will be interesting to see if Everton make an offer for the player. During his time at PSG, the Frenchman was regarded as a top talent and the reported asking price seems reasonable for a player of his ability. However, Rabiot’s development seems to have stalled and Ancelotti will have to get the best out of the player if Everton sign him. The 25-year-old midfielder needs to regain his confidence...
BBC pundit backs player for Leeds United transfer
Noel Whelan has told Football Insider that Tottenham Hotspur central defender Juan Foyth would be a good signing for Leeds United in the summer transfer window. The former Leeds striker, who now works as a pundit for BBC Radio Leeds, has outlined why the 22-year-old Argentina international centre-back would make Marcelo Bielsa’s side better. Whelan told Football Insider: “Foyth from Tottenham, Bielsa and Pochettino both were asking and talking about him at the time to try get him on loan. “At the time I think Tottenham needed him because of their right-back situation, suspensions and injuries to their centre-halves, because they started playing three at the back halfway through the season, he was required there. “He’s someone that Marcelo Bielsa has asked about on numerous occasions ...
Report: Newcastle United eye player who was free agent last summer, £22m cost now
According to TuttuJuve, Newcastle United are interested in signing Aaron Ramsey from Italian giants Juventus in the summer transfer window. The report in the Italian news outlet has claimed that Juventus will sell Ramsey for a transfer fee of €25 million (£22.3 million). Juventus spell Ramsey moved to Juventus in the summer of 2019 on a free transfer after leaving Arsenal at the end of last season. According to WhoScored, the 29-year-old has made nine starts and six substitute appearances in Serie A for the Bianconeri so far this season, scoring three goals and providing one assist in the process. The Wales international midfielder has made two starts and three substitute appearances in the Champions League for Juventus so far this campaign, scoring one goal in the process, according to Wh...
Report: Newcastle United have opened talks for 5-time league champion
According to Calciomercato, Newcastle United are interested in signing Adrien Rabiot from Juventus in the summer transfer window. The report in the Italian news outlet has claimed that Newcastle have opened talks to secure the services of the former Paris Saint-Germain central midfielder. Two more clubs are also negotiating for the services of the France international, with Manchester United and Everton interested in him as well, according to the report. It has been claimed that Rabiot will cost between €20 million (£17.83 million) and €30 million (£26.75m) in transfer fees this summer, having joined Juventus as a free agent last summer after leaving PSG at the end of last season. Good signing for Newcastle United? Rabiot is a very good midfielder who is a serial winner, having won the Lig...
‘Fans may be disappointed’ – Keith Downie shares would-be NUFC owners’ transfer plans
Newcastle United could have new owners before the end of the month, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund set to complete a £300 million takeover. The Premier League’s owners’ and directors’ test is the only step delaying the PIF from taking over the club from Mike Ashley, with a £17 million deposit already with the league. Newcastle have been tipped to follow in the footsteps of Manchester City post takeover, with plenty of big players already linked with summer moves to St. James’ Park. The likes of Philippe Coutinho and Kalidou Koulibaly are reportedly on the radar of the would-be Magpies owners, but Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie has poured cold water on the reports, claiming there won’t be such types of investments anytime soon. “The biggest question mark for me over this who...
Report: Gerrard looking to lure 27y/o EPL striker to Rangers
According to Turkish newspaper Fotomac (via Sport Witness), Brighton and Hove Albion striker Florin Andone is on the radar of Rangers manager Steven Gerrard ahead of the summer transfer window. The Romanian international is currently on a season-long loan at Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray but he is expected to leave this summer after scoring just twice in 11 appearances, and is looking for a club with a return to Brighton not on the cards despite having three more years left on his deal. Gala are already scouring the market for a replacement with Andone keen on a fresh start elsewhere after a knee injury dented his chances in Turkey. Fotomac claims Rangers are willing to take a punt on the 27-year-old, with a significant chance that he could be plying his trade at Ibrox next term....
Report: West Ham considering summer move for 39-cap Int’l to improve their attack
West Ham are keen on signing the Napoli forward Hirving Lozano this summer. The Mexican hasn’t been at his best since moving to Italy and he has been linked with a move away from the club. As per Area Napoli, the Hammers want to bring in a forward and Lozano has been identified as a target. The 39-cap Mexican international can play anywhere across the front three and he could prove to be a very handy option for Moyes. Lozano will add pace, flair and goals to the Hammers’ attack. The Mexican has proven himself in PSV and for his country. If he can regain his confidence, he could transform West Ham next season. Napoli are unlikely to demand a lot for the player given his situation at the club. Lozano has not lived up to the expectations and he is not a key member of the starting lineup eithe...
‘It can take months’ – Keith Downie shares the latest on NUFC takeover
Newcastle United fans are eagerly looking forward to the end of owner Mike Ashley’s 13-year tenure at Saint James’ Park, but the £300 million takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund continues to drag on. A £17 million deposit is already with the Premier League, with the remainder of the funds to be transferred to Ashley once the takeover gets the thumbs up. The owners’ and directors’ test on the would-be Newcastle owners is taking more time than expected, and Sky Sports’ Keith Downie reckons it could take weeks and even months, with the coronavirus pandemic making it hard to work out when there will be a breakthrough. “In terms of the takeover going through, we’re pretty much at the final knockings. A lot of spade work has been done, certainly in the last two months, but even mor...
Report: Tottenham keen on 24-yr-old defender, Daniel Levy reportedly a fan
Tottenham are keen on signing the Atalanta full-back Timothy Castagne. The Londoners have been linked with the player for a while now and it appears that Daniel Levy is a fan of the defender as per Het Nieuwsblad (via HITC). Castagne would be a sensible signing for Tottenham this summer and it will be interesting to see if the Premier League side can convince the Italians to sell. Mourinho needs more depth in his full-back positions and the Belgian could push Serge Aurier for the starting berth. The competition for places will bring out the best in both players and it will help Spurs improve. Castagne might be tempted to move to the Premier League if a concrete offer comes along. Spurs won’t have to work hard to convince him. They are well equipped to offer him a better financial pack...
