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Report: Everton set to battle it out with bitter rivals for 24-yr-old, Ancelotti a big fan
Everton remain keen on signing the Turkish keeper Ugurcan Cakir this summer. As per Fanatik (via Sportwitness), Liverpool want to sign the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Everton can beat their rivals to the keeper’s signature. Apparently, Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan of the player and Cakir is on his transfer wish list this summer. Cakir has done well in the Turkish league this season and he might be keen on a step up this summer. However, a move to Liverpool might not make sense for him. Liverpool have Alisson as their number one and the Brazilian is probably the best keeper in the world right now. Cakir will struggle to get game time at Anfield. Meanwhile, Pickford has been inconsistent at Everton and Cakir could really push him for the starting berth. A move to Everton...
Report: Newcastle in pole position to sign 21-yr-old midfield powerhouse this summer
Newcastle have been linked with a move for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare this summer. As per Football Insider, they are in pole position to sign the midfielder for a knockdown fee. The Premier League outfit have done their groundwork on the midfielder and Steve Nickson thinks Soumare can succeed in English football. Apparently, Ligue 1’s premature ending has cost the club financially and they could be forced to sell some players to recoup that money. Newcastle tried to sign Soumare earlier this season as well and they had a bid accepted as well. However, the player chose to turn them down. It will be interesting to see if his stance has changed since then. Newcastle are close to a takeover and they are an attractive project now. The Magpies could have a top class manager in charge soo...
Report: Tottenham in the race to sign La Liga talent, transfer could be costly
Tottenham are looking to sign the La Liga defender Emerson this summer. As per Record (via Sportwitness), the Londoners are in the race to sign the 21-year-old. Their interest in the Brazilian is hardly surprising. Mourinho needs to improve his full-back positions and Emerson would be a good addition. The La Liga player is highly talented and he has a big future ahead of himself. He would be a great alternative to the likes of Aurier. If he manages to develop and fulfill his potential, he could be a leading star in the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if Spurs can agree on a fee for him this summer. The player is on loan at Real Betis from Barcelona until 2021 and the Catalan giants will have to pay up if they want to cut short that loan spell. Therefore, the transfer won’t be...
Report: West Ham keen on 23-yr-old defender who could be signed for €20m
West Ham have been linked with a move for the Argentine full back Gonzalo Montiel. The 23-year-old is a man in demand this summer and the likes of Valencia and Real Betis are keen on him along with some Italian sides. As per Ole (via Sportwitness), the defender has a €20m release clause. West Ham have the means to pull off the signing this summer and it will be interesting to see if they make their move for Montiel in the coming weeks. David Moyes needs to tighten up his defence and a full back would be a welcome addition. They need a right back and Montiel could prove to be a solid addition. The likes of Fredericks have been unreliable this season and West Ham must look to bring in an upgrade. Montiel is a versatile player who can play as a right sided winger as well. Furthermore, he can ...
Report: Everton open talks with €22m-rated star’s camp ahead of summer move
Everton are keen on signing the River Plate attacking midfielder Nicolas De La Cruz. The 22-year-old has four goals and six assists in 17 Superliga games this season and his form has attracted attention from England and Germany. As per Ole (via Sportwitness), Everton are currently in talks with the player’s entourage. Another German club is thought to be in talks with the midfielder’s camp as well. It will be interesting to see if Everton make their move for the 22-year-old in the coming weeks. Ancelotti could use some extra creativity in his midfield and De La Cruz could prove to be an exciting addition. He would add goals and creativity to the side. The Argentine can play in the wide areas as well and he will add more depth to the Everton side. As per reports, the player has a €22m relea...
Report: Spurs man’s attitude has led to serious concern among some staff, he could be sold
According to Bleacher Report, the attitude of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has led to serious concern among some staff to the point he really could be sold. However, Spurs are finding it hard to find a buyer willing to meet their demand and asking price. The Frenchman arrived from Lyon for a club-record £65 million last summer, but has found it hard to adapt to the demands of the English top-flight. The relationship between Ndombele and manager Jose Mourinho isn’t particularly rosy, and the player has reportedly told his representatives that he wants to leave North London this summer. Barcelona have registered their interest with Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, with the player having told his camp that he does not intend to have a 2nd season at Spurs if conditions don...
Balague claims which club reported Tottenham Hotspur target Rakitic wants to join
Well-known Spanish football journalist Guillem Balague has claimed on his YouTube channel that reported Tottenham Hotspur target Ivan Rakitic wants to join Sevilla in the summer transfer window. However, according to Balague, Sevilla will wait until the end of the window to make their move due to the cost involved. According to Mundo Deportivo, Tottenham are interested in signing the Croatia international midfielder this summer. Football in England and Spain is suspended at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic, and it remains to be seen when the season resumes or when the summer transfer window opens. Balague said about Rakitic on his YouTube channel: “He wants to go to Sevilla, but Sevilla are going to leave it until the last second because right now they don’t know where they are g...
Report claims £200k-a-wk Spurs man dreams of playing for PSG
According to The Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele dreams of moving to Paris Saint-Germain at some stage in his career, but that isn’t expected to happen this summer despite reports linking him with an exit. Spurs have no intention of selling the France international after just a season at North London as there is a desire for the player to make good on their substantial investment. Tottenham signed Ndombele from Lyon last summer for a club-record £65 million on a £200,000 weekly wages, but he has struggled to impress due to a lack of form and fitness, playing a full game just thrice. Boss Jose Mourinho has publicly criticized the Frenchman, but he is hoping he turns out good when action resumes and has attempted to repair the relationship between them during the lockd...
French journalist claims Celtic are interested in Lille teenage striker
According to Eurosport France journalist Manu Lonjon, Scottish Premiership giants Celtic are interested in signing Lille striker Fadiga Ouattara this summer. Le Celtic Glasgow intéressé par Fadiga Ouattara ( LOSC) , considèré comme un grand prospect. Après Moussa Dembele, Orsonne Edouard… Ouattara ? https://t.co/TtYDniw4UI — Manu ⭐️⭐️ (@ManuLonjon) May 6, 2020 The 18-year-old is widely considered a great prospect given his huge potential, and he could follow in the footsteps of French youngsters and strikers that have played for the Hoops recently. Paris Saint-Germain’s academy graduates Moussa Dembele and Odsonne Edouard have both donned Celtic colours, and the latter has been tipped to leave Parkhead soon having caught the attention of English Premier League c...
Report: Negotiations between would-be NUFC owners & 48y/o manager at a very advanced stage
According to le10sport, Argentine manager Mauricio Pochettino is very close to signing a deal to become new Newcastle United manager, with negotiations between him and the club’s would-be owners at a very advanced stage. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are edging close to securing a £300 million takeover of the St. James’ Park outfit, and boss Steve Bruce isn’t expected to be in charge next season. Former Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is also on their radar, but it appears that Pochettino is now huge favourites to succeed Bruce. The report claims that the ex-Spurs boss is almost guaranteed to become the next Magpies boss, with only a late change of heart between both parties the only obstacle than can stop it from happening. The 48-year-old spent more than five seasons at Spurs and one...
‘I’m against it’ – Villa CEO doesn’t want to give up ‘advantage’ in relegation race
Aston Villa are currently 19th in the Premier League table with a game in hand, and Dean Smith’s side will fancy their survival chances with just two points separating them from safety. With 10 games still to play, Villa can definitely escape relegation, and CEO Christian Purslow is hoping football can resume when it’s safe and fair to do so. The Premier League has come up with a plan for clubs to play at neutral grounds as they look to resume the campaign, but the Villa chief isn’t a fan of the idea as he reckons his side will be giving up a huge advantage in the relegation race. “Neutral ground is just one component in a whole package of measures. Personally I’m against it. We’re a club that pride ourselves on our home form, I think two-thirds of our wins this season have come at home. W...
Report: Tottenham Hotspur have made decision on £23m player, his stance
According to Le10 Sport, Tottenham Hotspur will hand Serge Aurier a new contract. It has been reported that Tottenham will offer a new deal to the Ivory Coast international in the coming weeks. European teams, including AC Milan, are interested in the 27-year-old right-back, who could decide to extend his stay at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to the report. Stats Aurier has been on the books of Tottenham since the summer of 2017 when he joined from French giants Paris Saint-Germain for a transfer fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £23 million. The Ivory Coast international right-back has not always had the best of times at Spurs, but this season, the 27-year-old has started to do well on a consistent basis. According to WhoScored, Aurier has made 22 starts and two substitute appe...
