Transfer News & Rumours
Report: Celtic set to beat West Ham for £40k-per-week player to secure their fourth signing
According to reports from Sunday Post, Celtic are edging closer to secure the signature of Shane Duffy from Brighton this summer. The 28-year-old has dropped down the pecking order at the Amex Stadium, and he will be allowed to leave the club. The Bhoys have been heavily linked with a move for the defender who reportedly earns around £40k-per-week at Brighton. Premier League clubs West Ham and West Brom are equally interested in signing Duffy, but it seems the Bhoys are looking to snap him up. Neil Lennon is looking to bolster the squad whose defensive frailties were exposed in the Champions League exit to Ferencvaros. Brighton won’t oppose his departure but they want any potential club to pay £5m for the defender. The report claims that Celtic would prefer to take the Repub...
Photo: £24m star spotted outside John Lennon airport as Everton move edge closer
Everton have reached an agreement to sign Allan from Napoli this summer. The Toffees have agreed a £24 million deal for the midfielder and they are hoping to secure a deal for James Rodriguez from Real Madrid as well. Now, Allan has been spotted in Merseyside outside the John Lennon Airport. Here we go! Outside John Lennon tonight 💙 UTFT https://t.co/V65ZEry6BS pic.twitter.com/Y3xQW5PTo4 — Toffees in Europe (@toffeesineurope) August 29, 2020 According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, Everton have agreed personal terms with the player already, while a medical has been scheduled for him. The 29-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Goodison Park throughout the summer and it seems the Toffees have finally clinched the deal for him. Allan made 23 appearances in&...
Report: Everton plotting for £36m Barcelona target who scored 15 goals last season
Everton are reportedly interested in signing former Manchester United winger Memphis Depay this summer, according to reports from The Sun. The 26-year-old has taken his game to a whole new level since moving to Lyon from Manchester United in 2017. The Dutchman was integral in Lyon’s charge to last season’s Champions League semi-final and he is being chased by Everton and Barcelona. The 26-year-old scored 15 goals and provided two assists from 22 games for the Ligue 1 side in all competitions last season. He has started the new season with a bang, netting a hat-trick in Lyon’s 4-1 thrashing of Dijon yesterday. However, the winger has said that he is not sure whether he will complete the season with the Ligue 1 side. Depay said, as quoted by The Sun: “I do not see the future, ...
Robin Koch’s instant reaction on Twitter after signing for Leeds
Leeds United have confirmed their second major signing of the summer today. Earlier today, the Whites confirmed the signing of Rodrigo from Valencia on a club-record transfer deal. And now, Leeds have confirmed the signing of Robin Koch who has joined from Freiburg for a fee in the region of £13m. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road, running until the summer of 2024. Koch has posted his instant reaction on social networking site Twitter after the signing was confirmed. He wrote: Time for a new challenge. Time for a new journey. Time for a new history. Time for Leeds United. 👊🏼 🔵🟡⚪️ @LUFC pic.twitter.com/O45AwJoQP4 — Robin Koch (@RobinKoch25) August 29, 2020 Yes…why not?! 😉 https://t.co/dm8MA2gPPA — Robin Koch...
Report: Liverpool ready to pay £40m to land winger that destroyed them last term
According to The Sun, Liverpool are ready to meet Watford’s £40 million asking price for Ismaila Sarr as they look to land the versatile Senegalese forward this summer. The Reds clearly need quality attacking options on their bench if they want to mount a strong title challenge when the 2020-21 Premier League campaign starts, and they have the 22-year-old on their radar. Sarr was the architect that orchestrated Liverpool’s first league defeat last term, scoring twice in the Hornets’ shocking 3-0 victory at Vicarage Road back in February. The Senegal international is keen to remain in the English top-flight following Watford relegation, and Jurgen Klopp’s side are ready to offer him that chance. Sarr can play on both wings and as a striker, and it’s one of the reasons why the Premier League...
‘Has been mentioned’ – Phil Hay reveals that Man Utd defender is on Leeds radar
Leeds United have signed Germany international centre-back Robin Koch from Bundesliga outfit Freiburg on a four-year deal. ✍️ #LUFC are pleased to announce the signing of Robin Koch from Bundesliga side SC Freiburg — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 29, 2020 The Elland Road outfit settled for the 24-year-old after Brighton and Hove Albion refused to sell Ben White following his successful loan with the Whites last term, and while head coach Marcelo Bielsa might not make another signing this summer transfer window having also landed a striker, The Athletic’s Phil Hay reckons a move for another defender could be on the cards. The journalist has revealed that Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is on Leeds radar. Would expect Leeds to keep their powder dry for a little while now...
‘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: Aston Villa set to complete the signing of reported West Ham target next week
Aston Villa are all set to sign Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest next week. As per Football Insider, the two clubs are in advanced talks regarding a move and Villa are now in pole position to complete the signing for a fee of around £12million. The likes of West Ham, Fulham and Sheffield United have been linked with the player as well but it seems that Dean Smith’s side are set to fend off the competition in the end. Cash was one of the best full-backs in the Championship this past season and he would be an upgrade on the likes of Guilbert and Elmohamady next year. Aston Villa needed to add more quality and depth to the position and the 23-year-old should fit in perfectly. Dean Smith’s side barely survived relegation this past season and they will be aiming for a respectable finish n...
Report: Newcastle make enquiry for versatile PL player who will cost £25m
Newcastle are looking to sign the Arsenal defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles this summer. According to the Telegraph, the Magpies have made an enquiry for the 23-year-old and it will be interesting to see if they follow up on the interest with a concrete offer now. The versatile fullback is valued at £25 million and Wolves have recently had a £15 million offer turned down for the player. It remains to be seen whether Newcastle are willing to match Arsenal’s demands for Maitland-Niles. The report adds that Newcastle have been put off by the asking price and it seems that the Gunners will have to lower their demands in order for the move to go through. Maitland-Niles is not a key member of Arteta’s first-team squad and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football. A m...
Report: Aston Villa preparing £10m offer for 27-yr-old Premier League player
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Arsenal keeper Emiliano Martinez this summer as per the Independent. Dean Smith needs to add more depth to his goalkeeping position and Martinez should prove to be a quality addition. The 27-year-old keeper is not the first choice at Arsenal and he needs to move on in search of regular football. Aston Villa have Tom Heaton as their number one keeper and it will be interesting to see if they can convince Martinez to join the club as a backup option. Martinez has done well for Arsenal when called upon and he could be very useful for Dean Smith next year. Apparently, Aston Villa are preparing a £10 million offer for the goalkeeper and it will be interesting to see if they can persuade Arsenal to sell the shot-stopper in the coming weeks. Villa struggl...
‘Make it happen’: Some West Ham fans want club to sign 23 y/o Leeds target after latest display
West Ham won 2-1 against Brentford in the pre-season friendly on Saturday. Andriy Yarmolenko and Tomas Soucek were on target with a goal on either side of the break as West Ham continued their winning start in the pre-season. However, it was Brentford’s left-back Rico Henry who made a strong impact during the game, and many Hammers fans want the player to be signed. The 23-year-old is arguably one of the best left-backs in the Championship, and the Hammers are reportedly interested in signing him. In the first half, Henry moved forward into the box and clipped a cross from which Marcus Forss found the back of the net. Here are some of the selected tweets from the West Ham fans after the match: Based on that shot, Henry has the makings of a West Ham signing. Make it happen. — James (@J...
Report: Newcastle have submitted a £13.3 million bid for 15-goal attacker
Newcastle are looking to improve their attacking options before the new Premier League season begins and they have identified Moussa Marega as a target. The experienced Porto striker has done well over the last few years and he has shown his quality in the European competitions as well. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle can agree on a fee with the Portuguese giants for Marega. According to reports (via Mark Douglas from Chronicle), the Premier League side have submitted a €15 million (£13.3 million) offer for the striker but Porto are holding out for a fee of €20 million. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can reach a compromise over the fee now. Newcastle must look to upgrade on Joelinton and Carroll this summer and Marega should prove to be a wise addition. The reported...
