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Report: Tottenham can now sign lethal 29-year-old striker for absolute bargain fee
Tottenham Hotspur can sign transfer target Simy for a bargain £3 million this summer, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. Spurs news went crazy yesterday when Harry Kane failed to show up for training. The 28-year-old clearly wants to leave Tottenham this summer. If he does, Nuno Espirito Santo will have a seriously difficult task on his hands to replace the England captain. The north London outfit will undoubtedly target an elite striker but signing just one forward won’t be enough. Tottenham target Simy Sin action for Crotone last season It could be argued that with the £100m plus that they will undoubtedly receive for Kane, Nuno should look to bring in three centre-forwards. Tottenham could sign Simy for a bargain The Crotone striker is on Spurs radar, as reported b...
Brighton & Hove Albion agree €18m deal to sign 23-year-old versatile star – report
Brighton & Hove Albion are on the verge of signing defender Marc Cucurella after finalising a transfer fee with Getafe, Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida claims. The Spain international has been one of the top targets for the Seagulls this summer, and it appears that they have finally reached an agreement to sign him. Graham Potter’s side have agreed to pay €18 million for the 23-year-old, who is currently participating for Spain at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Sportslens view: Cucurella started his career at left-back, but over the past few seasons, he has played at left wing-back or on the left side of midfield. The Spaniard could be ideally suited to the Premier League as he is good aerially and solid with his ground work with key tackles and interceptions. He still needs to work o...
Hammer blow for Everton as report claims Rafa could now miss out on ‘electric’ £25m ace
Everton have been dealt a major blow with TuttoMercatoWeb reporting that Joaquin Correa could be set to stay at Lazio and fight for his place under Maurizio Sarri. Toffees boss Rafa Benitez has been heavily linked with a move to bring the 26-year-old attacker to Goodison Park (Calciomercato). The Spaniard desperately needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Everton this summer. Everton could be set to miss out on Correa Everton were extremely goal-shy last term. Their tally of 47 Premier League goals was the lowest of all the teams inside the top 11. Correa would have been the perfect addition for Everton The South American has electric pace and exceptional balance according to well-renowned scouting website Total Football Analysis. Correa can play anywhere along the front-line. He was...
Arsenal target is Allegri’s ideal midfield conductor at Juventus
In a rather forgettable season, Juventus had their nine-year reign as Serie A champions ended by rivals Inter Milan in 2020/21. An embarrassing loss to Porto saw the Old Lady bow out of the Champions League round of 16. The sacking of Andrea Pirlo seemed inevitable. Massimiliano Allegri has now returned to his former club, where he won five consecutive Serie A titles. He will be eager to bring Juve back to the top. In a bid to revamp the squad, the Italian giants are looking to bolster their midfield. Manuel Locatelli is reportedly the number one midfield target for Juventus. He has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool. Juventus vice president Pavel Nedved: “We’re in talks with Sassuolo to sign Locatelli. We’re convinced we made the right bid to reach an agreement, we’re really conf...
Newcastle United interested in signing former Arsenal star
Newcastle United are exploring the possibility of signing Aaron Ramsey from Juventus. According to Goal, the Magpies have enquired about the player’s availability as they look to bolster their midfield this summer. The Welshman has not had the best of times in Italy. He was brought into the side to add creativity, but the former Arsenal ace has netted just six times in all competitions for the Bianconeri. Under Maurizio Sarri, Ramsey was asked to play as a classic number ten but struggled in the role, particularly with his back to goal. “Ramsey needs to see more of the pitch in front of him, or he gets a little lost,” Sarri admitted in an interview with Sky Sport Italia in February last year. Sarri on Ramsey: “He maintains that he needs to see more of the pitch in front of ...
Arsenal and Leeds set to miss out on highly-rated Eredivisie midfielder
In-demand AZ Alkmaar starlet Teun Koopmeiners is on the verge of securing a move to Serie A, with Atalanta and Roma going head-to-head for his signature. During an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Koopmeiners displayed his frustration with the Italian clubs’ inability to meet AZ’s demands. However, negotiations with Atalanta and Roma are well underway, shutting down the prospect of moving to the Premier League. “This situation brings stress because, in the end, you think about it every day,” he said. “If the transfer doesn’t take place before the start of the season, I will just have to play well and put as many minutes as possible in my legs. “I understand that people think I have said goodbye to the club for some time, but especially in this period, marked by the coronavirus pande...
Barcelona enquire over 23-year-old Euro 2020 champion
Barcelona have asked about the future of Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli. Locatelli has been in the headlines lately, following his impressive breakthrough displays at the European Championships. He featured in five of Italy’s fixtures, scoring a brace in the group stage against Switzerland and helping the Azzurri lift the trophy in July. Locatelli celebrates at Wembley with teammate Marco Verratti These performances have attracted attention from all over Europe. Arsenal have been linked with the 23-year-old, while Juventus are tracking him. Barcelona are also keeping an eye on the situation, knowing that his next move could impact the sale of Miralem Pjanic. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants have been in touch with Sassuolo for an update surrounding his future. Pjanic’...
Inter Milan, PSG & Everton target given €30m price tag
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has set his asking price for attacker Joaquin Correa, according to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport. Correa came to Lazio from Sevilla back in 2018 on a five-year contract, signing for an estimated fee of €16 million. His time at the Stadio Olimpico has been fairly successful. He has scored 30 goals for the club in all competitions and helped his side lift the Coppa Italia trophy in 2019, scoring his side’s second in the final against Atalanta. This form has earned him eight caps for the Argentina national team, where he has achieved even more success. The 26-year-old featured three times in this summer’s Copa America, as La Albiceleste ended their 28-year trophy drought. With several clubs across Europe looking to sign the Argentine, Lazio president Claud...
West Ham could prioritise Serie A defender as deal for £25m France international stalls
West Ham United could prioritise a move for Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic over Chelsea’s Kurt Zouma, reports Sky Sports. West Ham enter the new season off the back of their best finish since 1999, finishing sixth. This qualified them for the 2021/22 edition of the Europa League. West Ham finished the season with a flourish Maintaining this level of performance will be difficult, especially with an extra competition to play in. If they wish to remain competitive in the league while also challenging for trophies elsewhere, additional depth will be needed. Their summer has been quiet so far. Loanee Craig Dawson was brought in on a permanent basis, and Alphonse Areola has also arrived from Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Felipe Anderson and Fabian Balbuena have departed, and the Hammers have ...
Arsenal handed boost in signing €80m-rated star with 30 goal contributions last season – report
Arsenal have been handed a boost in signing Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez this summer, according to The Athletic. The Gunners have been touted to sign a new striker this summer, and it was recently reported that they had made an enquiry for Martinez. It is now claimed that the Nerazzurri would be willing to sell the Argentine at the right price, and personal terms won’t be a stumbling block. Martinez would be interested in joining the Gunners this summer. He stands to earn a significant rise on his €2.5 million annual wages. The Gunners could sanction the sales of Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette to recoup part of the funds required for Martinez’s transfer. Sportslens view: Martinez made a slow start to his Inter career, but he has made excellent progress over the past cou...
Former Manchester United star on turbulent relationship with Mourinho
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has offered an insight into his relationship with Jose Mourinho, who took over the managerial reins at Roma this summer. The pair shared a turbulent history at Manchester United, which led to rumours about the forward’s potential summer exit. But the player was quick to play down speculation about his altercation with Mourinho, insisting they have buried the hatchet. “What happened in Manchester stays there,” Mkhitaryan told Corriere dello Sport. “We spoke as mature people, we both want to go down the same path, we both want to win something with Roma, and that is the only thing that matters this year.” Mkhitaryan moved to Old Trafford only two months after Mourinho’s appointment and helped United wrap up the Europa League crown in his first season. He subsequently fell ...
AC Milan hand Wolves a huge transfer blow
AC Milan have inflicted a transfer blow on Wolverhampton Wanderers after reportedly deciding to keep hold of Rafael Leao. Although it looked like the Rossoneri wanted to offload the prodigious forward, they have had a change of heart, MilanNews reports. Just a few hours ahead of Milan’s friendly encounter against Nice, the news of the club’s decision to retain Leao surfaced in the Italian media. Wolves were interested in the 22-year-old forward, who will spearhead the line for Stefano Pioli’s side at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday evening. Leao’s representative Jorge Mendes has strong connections with Wolves and was keen on brokering his client’s move to the Premier League. The Portuguese super-agent has played a pivotal role in assembling a top-class squad at Molineux over the past few y...
