Joachim Andersen
Crystal Palace set to sign 25-year-old, who won 3.2 aerial duels per game last season – report
Crystal Palace are set to land the signature of Lyon defender Joachim Andersen, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports. The Eagles are going through a major squad rebuild this summer after releasing several senior players at the expiry of their contracts. The club have already added quality to their ranks through Michael Olise and Marc Guehi, and they are now on the cusp of landing Andersen. The Denmark international has been linked with several Premier League clubs over the past few weeks including Tottenham Hotspur. It is now reported that the former Fulham loanee has chosen to join the Eagles, and a permanent deal is close to being finalised. Sportslens view: Andersen was one of the stand-out performers for the Cottagers last term despite their disappointing relegation from ...
Manchester United, Chelsea jostle for £25 million Euro 2020 star
Manchester United and Chelsea have expressed interest in signing Denmark defender Joachim Andersen following his impressive performances at Euro 2020. Lyon centre-back Andersen, 25, featured in all three of Denmark’s knockout matches at the Euros, as Kasper Hjulmand’s side beat Wales and the Czech Republic before suffering a semi-final defeat to England. Having spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Fulham – and impressing for Scott Parker’s side despite the Cottagers’ relegation – Andersen is known to Premier League clubs. Despite returning to Lyon this summer, Andersen is expected to sign a permanent deal at an English club before next season, with a number of sides interested in securing his signature. The Sun say both Manchester United and Chelsea have identified the £25m star as a cheape...
‘Certainly’: Alasdair Gold claims Spurs are ‘very fond’ of 24-year-old target
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly showing interest in signing Fulham defender Joachim Andersen this summer. According to Football London journalist, Alasdair Gold, Spurs are very fond of the player. He claims that Anderson ticks all the boxes they’re looking for in a new centre-back this summer. Gold wrote for Football London: “He’s certainly a player Spurs are very fond of and he ticks all the boxes they’re looking for in their ideal new centre-back this summer, a leader, within their normal age range and has Premier League experience. All eyes will be on Lyon’s price tag and also Tottenham moving on some players to raise funds, which is easier said than done.” Anderson joined Fulham from French club Lyon on loan this summer. He has impressed heavily, ma...
Spurs ‘completely convinced’ of 24-yr-old’s quality, prepared to sign him this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve their defensive options in the summer and they are thought to be keen on signing the Fulham defender Joachim Andersen. The 24-year-old Danish defender has made quite an impression with the Londoners so far and Spurs have been tracking him for three years now. According to Eurosport, the London club are now completely convinced of Andersen’s qualities and they are prepared to sign him in the summer. The defender is currently on loan at Craven Cottage but it is believed that Lyon would be willing to sell him permanently for the right price. It will be interesting to see if Jose Mourinho’s side can agree on a fee for the Danish centre back in the coming weeks. With the likes of Toby Alderweireld on the decline and Davinson Sanchez struggling to win the...
