James Tarkowski
Newcastle United transfer news: Burnley will not sell excellent 29-year-old
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing James Tarkowski who is currently on the books of Burnley. The Magpies are sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table, failing to secure a single victory this season. A big reason for their current position is that they are leaking plenty of goals this campaign. Therefore, bolstering the defense will be a top priority for Eddie Howe’s side in the January transfer window. The Tyneside club are said to have identified Tarkowski as one of their top targets to strengthen their defensive ranks. However, as per the Northern Echo, Burnley don’t want to sell their experienced centre back to Newcastle in the upcoming transfer window. The 29-year-old’s current contract at Turf Moor is set to expire in the...
Newcastle United Transfers: Three players Eddie Howe must sign in January
Manchester United appointed Eddie Howe as their manager last week and the 43-year-old will be expected to turn things around at St James’ Park over the next few weeks. The Magpies are currently in the relegation zone and they will need to improve massively in order to stay in the Premier League next season. Howe did an impressive job with Bournemouth in the Premier League but he will need the backing of the owners in the transfer market in order to transform the side. Newcastle are in desperate need of reinforcements right now. The squad is lacking in depth and quality especially in the defence and midfield. Howe must look to bring in a top-class centre back when the transfer window re-opens and a goalscoring midfielder should be a top priority as well. Here a...
Burnley’s James Tarkowski on the radar of Newcastle United
Burnley star James Tarkowski could be one of the first signings of Newcastle United after the club’s £300 million takeover by Saudi backed consortium, according to reports. It is said that the 28-year-old is also interested to make the move to St. James’ Park. The England international’s current contract at Turf Moor is set to expire next year and so he will be able to leave for free next summer. However, as per The Telegraph, the talented defender has a gentleman’s agreement with the Clarets that they will allow him to leave the club in January. It has been reported that the Lancashire based side will look the increase the transfer fee for the 28-year-old. But that is not expected to be an issue, with the Magpies now boasting the richest owners in the Premier...
West Ham handed big boost in signing £22.5m star with 159 Premier League appearances
West Ham United have been handed a boost in signing Burnley defender James Tarkowski this summer, Football Insider reports. The England international was on the radar of the Hammers last summer, but the Clarets refused to sanction his sale. The Hammers were willing to pay up to £30 million for the centre-back, but the Clarets were firm on their £50m valuation. Tarkowski has since turned down an extension with Sean Dyche’s side, and he could be sold for a knockdown price this summer. With just 12 months left on his contract, the Clarets are open to selling him. The Hammers could renew their interest in his services. Sportslens view: West Ham failed to land a high-profile centre-back last summer, and they ended up signing Craig Dawson on loan from Watford. The 31-year-old proved a ...
West Ham United approach to sign £22.5m defender with 159 Premier League appearances – report
West Ham United have made a fresh approach to sign Burnley defender James Tarkowski, Football Insider reports. The Hammers were eager to land the England international last summer, but their highest bid of £30 million was rejected by the Clarets. The Lancashire outfit also snubbed an offer of around £35m from Leicester City despite the defender’s reluctance to sign a new contract. Tarkowski will enter the final year of his deal next month, and it is reported that the Hammers have revived their pursuit of his services. Sportslens view: The Hammers signed Craig Dawson on loan from Watford last summer after failing to strike an agreement for Tarkowski. The 31-year-old had a solid campaign for the Hammers last term, and he has now joined them on a permanent two-year contract. Despite...
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 ...
