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Report: England international wants to join Newcastle ahead of West Ham & Mourinho’s side
According to Sportsmail, Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson wants to join Newcastle United this summer ahead of other suitors. The Sun recently reported that West Ham United are leading the chase to sign the 28-year-old in an £18 million swoop, with sources close to him saying he is leaning towards a switch to the Hammers. However, it appears that Wilson wants a move to St. James’ Park instead and is waiting for Bournemouth and Newcastle to agree a deal on a proposed move. The relegated Cherries are still waiting for an official approach from the Magpies, but expect that an offer is incoming and hopeful of movement in the next 48 hours. Moyes is keen on Wilson who has proven his quality in the Premier League, but from the look of things, the West Ham boss may have to look elsewhere for the ...
Report: Spurs want young Barca midfielder with £89m release clause
According to Diario AS, Tottenham Hotspur are keen on Barcelona B midfielder Lucas de Vega and are looking to sign him this summer. The 20-year-old is also wanted by the likes of Sporting Gijon, Malaga, Tenerife and Real Zaragoza after impressing on loan at Segunda Division B side Cartegena last term, making 17 league appearances for the third-tier side. De Vega has two more years left on his current contract at the Camp Nou outfit, with a release clause of €100 million (£89 million) in the deal. However, Spurs are looking to part with just €2 million (£1.8 million), but Barcelona want at least €4 million upfront, an additional €4 million in add ons, and they want a buy-back clause to be included in any deal given his huge potential. Tottenham and two Spanish clubs in for Lucas de Vega. Sp...
Man City top, Man Utd ninth; the Premier League Owners’ Rich List
Newcastle United’s failed takeover by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund leaves Sheikh Mansour as the richest owner in the Premier League. Mansour has transformed City’s fortunes since acquiring the club, but how does his wealth compare to the rest of the top flight? We take a closer look. 1. Manchester City – Sheikh Mansour – £23.3bn Mansour is the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and also owns the Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation. He completed a takeover of City in 2008 and his huge investment has helped the club win four Premier League titles. 2. Chelsea – Roman Abramovich – £9.6bn It doesn’t seem that long ago that Abramovich was changing the face of English football with his massive investment into Chelsea. However, things have moved on massively since his...
Report: Spurs plotting move for £23m forward after West Ham failed with bid
According to Football Insider, Tottenham Hotspur have made an approach to sign Sporting Lisbon forward Jovane Cabral as manager Jose Mourinho looks to boost his attacking ranks. Spurs aren’t light on options on the wings, with Steven Bergwijn, Jack Clarke, Ryan Sessegnon Son Heung-Min, Lucas Moura, Erik Lamela and even Dele Alli all competing for playing minutes in the positions. However, it appears that Mourinho wants more, and he has also been linked with interest in Leicester City’s Demarai Gray. Cabral scored six goals and assisted two others in 16 league games for Lisbon last term, and he isn’t short of suitors in the Premier League. West Ham United are also keen on him, but they had their first offer for the 22-year-old knocked back, with A Bola reporting that the Portuguese giants a...
Spurs monitoring experienced ace who scored 10 Premier League goals last season
Tottenham are considering a summer move for the Watford striker Troy Deeney. The Hornets have been relegated from the Premier League but the 32-year-old has been linked with a move back to the top flight this summer as per Daily Mail. Jose Mourinho wants to bring in a quality backup for Harry Kane and the Watford captain should prove to be a quality addition. Deeney has considerable experience of the Premier League and he should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact if he joins the London club. According to reports, Tottenham are now monitoring his situation and it remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for the experienced striker in the coming weeks. Deeney managed to score 10 goals this past season and he will add a new dimension to Tottenham’s attack. ...
‘Absolutely world class’ – Some Spurs fans react after hearing Mourinho wants 14-goal star
Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek this summer. As per the reports we covered earlier, Manchester United are keeping tabs on the player as well. The 23-year-old has been outstanding for Ajax over the last couple of seasons and it is no surprise that the top teams across Europe are chasing him. Mourinho needs to add more creativity and goals to his midfield and van de Beek would be the perfect fit. The Ajax star bagged 14 goals and 7 assists last season. The Dutchman has proven his quality in the Champions League as well and he is ready to make the step up to the Premier League. It will be interesting to see if the Londoners can agree on a deal with Ajax now. Van de Beek is likely to be keen on the move if Spurs can find an agreement with his cl...
Report: Spurs offered chance to sign player Mourinho called ‘warrior and animal’
According to Daily Star, Tottenham Hotspur have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa this summer. The Spanish club have put the former Chelsea star up for sale as they look to boost their finances after the coronavirus pandemic hit them, and he is said to be open to reuniting with Spurs boss Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese brought Costa to Stamford Bridge during his second stint at the club, and his 20 league goals helped them win the 2014-15 Premier League title. The 31-year-old also led Chelsea to another title in 2016-17 with 20 goals under Antonio Conte, and he could help boost Spurs’ attack. Mourinho wants a quality cover for Harry Kane, and the England international’s injury woes could see Costa see plenty of playing minutes. The Tottenham boss recently d...
Sky Sports journalist confirms Tottenham meeting with club for 21-yr-old Mourinho target
Tottenham are thought to be keen on signing their Roma attacking midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo this summer. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League club sent officials to meet with the Roma hierarchy regarding a transfer. However, the Italian giants have turned down the approach. Tottenham were prepared to submit a bid for the playmaker. Zaniolo is rated very highly at Roma and the Italian club are not keen on selling him this summer. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham decide to return for the player next year. Zaniolo could be the ideal replacement for Christian Eriksen. Tottenham are yet to replace him with a specialist playmaker. Zaniolo seems like a world-class talent and it is no surprise that Jose Mourinho wants to sign him for Tottenham. The Portuguese manager could hel...
Report: Leeds looking to beat EPL duo to signature of Spurs star
According to beIN Sports’ Eric Krakauer, Leeds United and Leicester City want to sign Tottenham Hotspur left-back Danny Rose this summer. Told last night that Danny Rose is between Leicester City, Leeds United and Newcastle. — Eric Krakauer (@EricKrakauer) August 27, 2020 The England international spent the second-half of last season on loan at Newcastle United, and the Magpies are also keen on signing him permanently. Leeds want to strengthen their ranks after sealing promotion to the English top-flight following a 16-year absence, and bringing their academy graduate back could be on the cards. Rose, 30, left Elland Road for Tottenham in 2007 and has since established himself as one of the best in the position in the division, making the PFA Team of the Year twice. Leicester want another ...
Report: Spurs midfielder has tested positive for COVID-19
According to L’Equipe, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has tested positive for COVID-19 and has not been called up to the France national team for their Nations League games next month as a result. Coronavirus : Tanguy Ndombele testé positif et non convoqué en équipe de France https://t.co/Ss3SSotjSP pic.twitter.com/FKD4ekEHxi — L’ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) August 27, 2020 Spurs club-record signing has been placed into quarantine for 14 days and is bound to be unavailable for selection when Jose Mourinho’s side kick off the 2020-21 Premier League campaign against Everton on September 12. Ndombele is wanted by Inter Milan this summer, and while Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy isn’t keen on selling him a year after signing him in a £63 million deal, the Serie A giants aren’t giving ...
Report: Newcastle have made an approach to sign £18m Tottenham target
Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce has admitted that he is looking to make a few signings before the start of the new season. However, with the takeover saga taking a backseat, it is still unknown whether Mike Ashley will at all give Bruce a handsome transfer kitty to bring in the players of his choice. Nevertheless, the Magpies are keeping their options open. Bolstering the defence is one of Bruce’s top priorities this summer, and the Magpies have earmarked Chilean defender Guillermo Maripan for that role. According to reports from CDF, the Magpies are ready to make a move for Maripan who is available to buy for a fee in the region of €20 million (£18m) this summer. In fact, they have made an approach to Monaco for a potential deal. Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur were also in...
‘Actually buzzing’, ‘Great signing’ – Some Spurs fans react as Mourinho closes in on 28-yr-old
Tottenham are thought to be closing in on the signing of Matt Doherty from Wolves. The 28-year-old was a key player for Nuno’s team last season and he should prove to be a useful addition to Jose Mourinho’s defence. Tottenham are in desperate need of a quality right back and Doherty would be an upgrade on the likes of Aurier. As per Independent, the player could cost around £20 million. Doherty picked up six goals and four assists for Wolves last season. Doherty has considerable experience of the Premier League and he should be able to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact for Tottenham next season. Jose Mourinho has done well to improve Tottenham’s midfield with the signing of Hojbjerg and if he can add a quality defender like Doherty, the Londoners would be in a good position to...
