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Report: Everton want a striker whose release clause is £89m
According to the print edition of La Repubblica (June 7, 2020), as relayed by Football Italia, Everton are among the clubs interested in signing Andrea Belotti from Torino in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that the release clause of €100 million (£89.15 million) is for clubs outside of Italy, while Torino are looking for at least €50 million (£44.58 million) in transfer fees for Belotti. Napoli, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid are also interested in the 26-year-old striker, while Fiorentina have made an offer of €40 million (£35.66 million), according to the report. Stats According to WhoScored, Belotti has made 22 starts and one substitute appearance in Serie A for Torino so far this season, scoring nine goals and providing two assists in the process. During the 2018-19 cam...
‘He’s a traitor’ – Chris Sutton rips into Celtic-linked striker who Rangers also want
Charlton Athletic striker Lyle Taylor has decided not to extend his contract by a month and finish the 2019-20 season with the English Championship club, and is one the players that are refusing to play when the campaign resumes on June 20. The 30-year-old has been linked with Rangers, while Sky Sports’ Jim White also claims Celtic are keeping tabs on him. So a long list of clubs emerging, believed to be keen on in-demand @CAFCofficial striker Lyle Taylor including @afcbournemouth, @CelticFC, @NFFC, @BrentfordFC and @FulhamFC — Jim White (@JimWhite) June 4, 2020 Taylor says he doesn’t want to risk getting a serious injury that could ruin his chances of moving to a big club this summer, and that has informed his decision not to extend his contract. Charlton are currently 22nd in the Ch...
Journalist claims reported Tottenham Hotspur striker target close to joining another club
Well-known journalist Nicolo Schira has claimed on Twitter that reported Tottenham Hotspur target M’Baye Niang is close to joining Marseille from Rennes. French publication L’Equipe recently reported that Tottenham are interested in signing Niang from Rennes in the summer transfer window. It was reported that Spurs had made contact with the forward’s representatives over a summer move. However, well-known sports journalist and transfer expert Schira has claimed that the 25-year-old is getting close to moving to Marseille, with talks between them and French rivals Rennes ongoing. Mbaye #Niang is getting closer to #OlympiqueMarseille. Talks ongoing between #OM and #Rennes to finalize the deal. For him is ready 5-years contract with a wages of €2,5M a year. #transfers https://t.co/8uWRNi...
Pay-cut reportedly on the cards for player Leeds United allegedly want this summer
According to The Hartepool Mail, Daniel Ayala will have to take a pay-cut to stay at Middlesbrough, amid reported interest from Leeds United. The Daily Star claimed in March that Leeds are interested in signing Ayala in the summer transfer window. The 29-year-old centre-back is out of contract at Middlesbrough at the end of the season, and the Whites want to sign regardless of which division they play in next season, according to the report. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are aiming to clinch automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League at the end of the season. The Hartepool Mail has claimed that for Ayala to stay at Boro – who are in danger of getting relegated to League One – the former Liverpool and Norwich City defender will have to take a pay-cut. Good signing for Leeds Uni...
Fabrizio Romano: 26y/o close to signing new Tottenham contract
According to Italian transfer expert and football journalist Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Eric Dier over a new contract and the player is close to signing. At the moment, Eric Dier’s new contract ✍🏻 #THFC — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 5, 2020 The 26-year-old has just a year left on his current deal and has already been linked with a summer exit. However, it appears that boss Jose Mourinho is a fan of the versatile England international, and a contract extension could indeed be on the cards. Dier can play at centre-back and defensive midfield but wants to play in defence permanently and has already expressed a desire to play regularly in the position. One of the reasons why the Englishman had stalled on signing a new deal all along was becau...
Report: Tottenham to engage in a bidding war to sign 135-cap Int’l Everton want
Tottenham are keen on signing the Inter Milan defender Diego Godin this summer. As per Calciomercato (via Express), the Londoners are willing to enter a bidding war for the experienced center-back. The report adds that Everton are looking to sign the 135-cap Uruguayan international as well. Despite his age, Godin is a quality defender who can improve Spurs a lot in the short term. He could partner Alderweireld for one season or play as a backup. His experience and quality could prove to be invaluable for Jose Mourinho’s side. With Jan Vertonghen expected to leave, Spurs need someone to fill that void. Godin is a top class defender and he would be the ideal alternative. It remains to be seen if Spurs can win the race for his signature now. Godin has not had the best of spells at Inter so fa...
Report: Chelsea looking to beat Liverpool to another Bundesliga sensation valued at £90m
According to Sport Bild, Chelsea are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz this summer as manager Frank Lampard looks to further bolster his squad. True: @ChelseaFC is also interested in @kaihavertz29 — Christian Falk (@cfbayern) June 5, 2020 The Blues have sealed a £54 million move for RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner ahead of the summer transfer window, beating Liverpool to his signature, and they are looking to pip Jurgen Klopp’s side to another Bundesliga sensation. As reported by Sportsmail, the Reds want the 20-year-old and have been told they will need at least £90 million to have a chance. It doesn’t seem Liverpool will be making a move for Havertz due to financial reasons – the same reason they opted out of a deal for Werner – but Chelsea could be ready to do busin...
Report shares the two things that could see Soucek leave West Ham
According to The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas, West Ham United midfielder Tomas Soucek is keen to extend his loan deal at the London Stadium in order to finish the Premier League campaign with the club. The Czech Republic international joined the Hammers on loan till the rest of the season from Slavia Prague in January, and the £4 million deal is set to expire at the end of June. However, an extension is on the cards, and an option to move permanently for around £15 million was included in the deal. Soucek has settled down in London with his family and wants to be playing for West Ham next season, but that won’t happen if they don’t retain their Premier League status at the end of the campaign. The 25-year-old will leave should the Hammers fail to escape relegation, but he could also lea...
Newcastle MP writes to Secretary of State following controversial Ashley decision
Newcastle United have refused to refund fans for games set to be played behind closed doors when the Premier League resumes. The English top-flight will return to action on June 17, with the Magpies hosting Sheffield United four days later. Five of Newcastle’s remaining nine league fixtures will take place in an empty St. James’ Park, and while other 19 EPL clubs have refunded their season ticket holders for such games, the Magpies are yet to take action or communicate their plans. Owner Mike Ashley’s decision hasn’t gone down well with Newcastle Member of Parliament Chi Onwurah, and she has written to the Secretary of State in hope that something is done. She shared a copy of the letter on her Twitter account: #NUFC are the only @premierleague team not to refund fans for games played behi...
Bayern Munich manager sends message to Chelsea as Werner seals Stamford Bridge move
According to Italian journalist and transfer expert Nicolò Schira, RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has signed a five-year deal with Chelsea after they met his £54 million buyout clause. Both clubs are currently exchanging documents, with the German’s former club Stuttgart set for a 15% windfall due to a sell-on clause they inserted in his deal to Leipzig. Done deal! Timo #Werner joins #Chelsea. Blues pay his clause (€60M) to #Leipzig. He has reached an agreement until 2025 with a wages of €10M + bonuses a year. #Stuttgart (his former team) get 15% of profit. Deal completed. Exchange of documents ongoing. #transfers #CFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) June 5, 2020 Werner was close to joining Bayern Munich last summer and had already said his goodbyes, while it had appeared that he was bound t...
Leeds United reportedly want a player who has a £108m release clause
According to ESPN, Leeds United and Manchester United are among the clubs interested in signing Florentino Luis from Benfica in the summer transfer window. AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen and Real Betis are also reported to be interested in securing the services of the 20-year-old defensive midfielder. However, it could cost quite a bit for Leeds – who are aiming to clinch automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign – to land the Portugal Under-20 international. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Luis has a release clause of €120 million (£107.68 million), but Benfica could sell the youngster for €40 million (£35.89 million), with Italian club AC Milan looking into the possibility of signing the youngster. Stats According to WhoScored, Luis has pl...
Spurs ready to pay £16.2m for 23-yr-old, some fans react: ‘Yes please’, ‘He is really good’
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Brazilian midfielder Gerson. We covered reports earlier that Spurs are willing to pay around £16.2 million for the 23-year-old. Gerson has been linked with a move to Arsenal as well. It will be interesting to see if Spurs manage to beat their bitter rivals to Gerson’s signature this summer. Spurs could use a midfielder next season and Gerson has done well for Flamengo. Whether he is able to replicate that form in the Premier League remains doubtful. He struggled at Roma in the past and the pace/intensity of the Premier League is much higher. If he manages to adapt to the league and Mourinho’s style, he has the tools to improve Spurs and be a key player for them. Furthermore, agreeing on a fee with the Brazilian club could be a challenge as wel...
