Serie A
Report: Leeds want to sign £25 million winger after EURO 2020 heroics
Leeds are keen to sign Sampdoria ace Mikkel Damsgaard after his fine performances for Denmark at Euro 2020 this summer, according to a report from Tuttosport. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa seems to be on a mission to get Leeds back to the top echelons of the game. Junior Firpo has already arrived from Barcelona while links with Nahitan Nandez (Corriere dello Sport) and Matheus Cunha (Leeds Live) continue to circulate. And it seems as though another name is now on the Whites’ radar. Mikkel Damsgaard is allegedly a transfer target for Leeds United Mikkel Damsgaard a transfer target for Leeds Tuttosport claims that the Yorkshire outfit could challenge Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur for the talented 21-year-old this summer. And what a coup it would be for Bielsa if he manages to bring the...
Report names player Fabio Paritici ‘especially’ wants to bring to Tottenham
Fabio Paritici ‘especially’ wants to bring Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu to Tottenham this summer according to a report from The Daily Mail. In other news…Report: Spurs prepare monster offer for 22-year-old It is clear for everyone to see that Paritici and Nuno Espirito Santo have identified central defence as the area in most need of attention at Spurs. Tottenham have already been linked with a plethora of centre-backs including the likes of Jules Kounde (Estadio Deportivo), Conor Coady (Football Insider) and Jannik Vestergaard (Daily Mail). Fabio Paritici really wants to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu according to the Daily Mail Copyright: xMarcoxCanonierox There is one man who stands out above all of those, however. Fabio Paritici ‘especially’ wants Takehiro Tomiyasu at Tottenham...
David Ornstein claims Tottenham make official £13m bid for 23-capped international
Tottenham Hotspur have made an offer for Bologna ace Takehiro Tomiyasu according to David Ornstein. The offer from Spurs is thought to be worth €15 million (£13m) plus add-ons. The north London outfit’s need for a new centre-back has been well-documented over the past few weeks. Nuno Espirito Santo’s priority will be to strengthen his side’s backline, having been handed the gig at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tomiyasu bid lodged by Spurs That’s according to David Ornstein: Tottenham pursuing deal for Takehiro Tomiyasu. #THFC believed to have bid €15m + add-ons, Bologna want €17m guaranteed + add-ons. Atalanta keen but they’ve been told 22yo wants Spurs. Also on #MUFC list but not priority. With @CDEccleshare @TheAthleticUK https://t.co/pcw3AWFdyS — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) ...
Barcelona star with 20 goal contributions last term, has no plans of leaving the club
Spain international Jordi Alaba has no plans of leaving Barcelona amid the reported interest from Inter Milan, Mundo Deportivo claims. Inter are interested in signing a new left-back this summer, and Alba has emerged as a potential target this month. It was recently reported that the Blaugrana would be prepared to sell the Spaniard to reduce their wage bill. However, the 32-year-old does not intend to leave the club and is keen to honour his contract expiring in June 2024. Sportslens view: The Blaugrana need to lower their wage bill to comply with La Liga rules following the arrival of four new signings this summer. It was recently claimed that they could offload one of their highest earners in Alba, with Valencia’s Jose Gaya joining as a replacement. That appears unlikely to happen w...
Romelu Lukaku backed to succeed Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich
Former Belgium striker Emile Mpenza has tipped Romelu Lukaku to succeed Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old has excelled at Inter, scoring 64 goals in just 95 matches since joining the Serie A side from Manchester United in 2019. The forward has a similar record for the national team, having struck 63 times in 96 caps for the Rode Duivels, including three at Euro 2020. Mpenza has been amazed by the ex-Chelsea and Anderlecht player’s development and believes Bayern would be smart to look at him if they need to replace Poland sensation Lewandowski following his 48-goal campaign in Germany. “Romelu’s strength in a duel and his speed are outstanding. That makes it so difficult for the defenders against him,” Mpenza told Sport Bild. “If they go into a duel with him, he uses his...
Napoli to extend Victor Osimhen’s contract, insert release clause
Serie A club Napoli are planning to add one more year to Victor Osimhen’s contract and also insert a release clause. The Nigeria international signed a contract until 2024 worth €4.5M per season when he joined from Ligue 1 outfit Lille last summer. According to Corrmezzogiorno, the Partenopei are determined to extend the forward’s contact, whilst also inserting a release clause. Osimhen scored 10 goals in 24 league appearances for Napoli in the 2020/21 campaign. The 22-year-old missed over two months of action after sustaining a shoulder injury while on international duty with Nigeria. While recovering from the injury , the former Wolfsburg striker was authorized to spend time in Nigeria and tested positive for Covid-19 upon his return to Naples. The positive test, together with his should...
Chelsea and Arsenal set to miss out as Ligue 1 giants close in on €70million deal
Paris Saint-Germain could soon complete the signing of Inter Milan wing-back Achraf Hakimi, as reported by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations between Inter and PSG over Hakimi’s deal are well underway, with the Nerazzurri demanding close to €70million to sanction the move. The player has already found an agreement with the French powerhouse over a five-year contract and is keen to finalise things as soon as possible. Despite lifting the Serie A crown in 2020/21, the Italian giants are suffering tremendous financial pressure and need to raise funds from player sales this summer. Since the club already deemed in-demand duo Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku unsellable, Hakimi could fall victim to Inter’s desperate need of cash. The 22-year-old is Mauricio Pochettino’s top prior...
Turkish international switches sides in Milan, signs three-year-deal
Hakan Çalhanoglu’s new contract with Inter Milan is set to run until the summer of 2024, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The deal will also see the 27-year-old earning €5 million per season with an added €1 million as a bonus, added Romano. Hakan Çalhanoglu confirms to @trtspor: “I’ve reached an agreement with Inter, yes. I’m flying to Milano tomorrow and then I’m gonna sign the contract”. 🇹🇷⚫️🔵 #Inter He’s set to sign until June 2024 for €5m/season net as salary. Also €1m bonus per season will be included. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 21, 2021 Given that he has joined Inter from arch-rivals AC Milan, there is no doubt that the Turkey international will have lost respect in the eyes of many fans of the Rossoneri. He ...
Paris, Manchester or Milan? Sergio Ramos has a few, but great, opportunities.
It’s official – Sergio Ramos will no longer play for Real Madrid, and the club captain will say his final goodbye later today. Purchased for €27 million in 2005 from Sevilla at just 19-years-old, Ramos has been at Madrid for 16 seasons – a period that has seen him play 671 games, score 101 goals, win five La Liga titles and four European Cups. At 35, he had been looking for a contract extension of two years and no salary deduction. The club had been asking all its players to accept a 10% salary reduction in light of the pandemic and had been unwilling to offer more than a year on the contract. As late as a week ago, sources suggested that Ramos was willing to accept a one-year contract extension and even possibly a lower salary, but perhaps not to the level of what Madrid were offering. Wh...
Jose Mourinho set to make Premier League midfielder his first signing at Roma
Roma are set to announce the signing of Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, according to football.london. Xhaka first arrived at Arsenal in 2016 from Borussia Monchengladbach, signing for an estimated £35 million fee. He has since made 220 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 13 times and helping the club to two FA Cups. Xhaka (centre) celebrates the 2017 FA Cup with teammates Mesut Ozil (left) and Shkodran Mustafi (right) The former captain has been a divisive figure at the Emirates Stadium, once clashing with fans after being substituted. Now, after five years in north London, the Switzerland international seems set to complete his move to Roma, reports football.london. It is believed that he will cost approximately £16m, representing a huge loss for Arsenal. Xhaka is not the only midfielde...
Barcelona midfielder open to staying at club to fight for his place next season
Miralem Pjanic has refused to rule out the possibility of staying at Barcelona next season while speaking to Marca, despite experiencing a disastrous first year at the club. The Bosnia & Herzegovina international left Juventus for Camp Nou in a transfer worth €60million last summer, with Arthur Melo heading the opposite direction as part of a coordinated swap deal. However, neither player has managed to live up to expectations, especially Pjanic, who recorded just six La Liga starts under Ronald Koeman in 2020/21. The 31-year-old has found himself bottom of the pecking order in the Spanish club, with Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri and Illaix Moriba all enjoying more playing time than him. Following a lacklustre season-long stint at Barcelona, the ex-Roma playmaker could be goi...
Wolverhampton Wanderers ready to sell regular starter for €12m, replacement lined up – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to selling goalkeeper Rui Patricio amid transfer interest from Roma, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Portugal international has been an integral part of the Wolves setup over the past three seasons, missing just two games in the Premier League. However, he could be on the move this summer with his contract expiring in less than 13 months. Roma are reportedly keen on signing him. The Midlands outfit have set a price tag of around €12 million for the 33-year-old. Olympiacos’ Jose Sa has been lined up as a replacement. Sportslens view: Patricio has been a solid performer between the sticks for Wolves, but it appears that he is eyeing a fresh challenge away from the club. Wolves are on the verge of announcing Bruno Lage as their new manager, but&...
