Transfer News & Rumours
‘Bigger than Arsenal’, ‘King’: Some Chelsea fans react to recent transfer update
A selection of Chelsea fans reacted on Twitter after Olivier Giroud made the move to the Serie A with AC Milan. The 34-year-old made a good impression during his three-and-a-half seasons with the club, helping them win three trophies. He was sparingly used last term with the competition for places, but still made his mark with 11 goals across all competitions. That included six goals in the Champions League from just 257 minutes. He was the top scorer in the competition for the Blues. Giroud’s contract was extended for another season earlier in April, but it was always anticipated that he would move on. With the Blues actively searching for an elite striker, it was probably the right time for the Frenchman to pursue a fresh challenge. His departure has been met positively by many Blues fan...
‘The deal can be done’ – Spurs look to beat Atletico in the race for 26-year-old star
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, and they are currently negotiating a deal for Pierluigi Gollini. The 26-year-old started his youth career at Manchester United and played for two seasons at Aston Villa. However, he has made a real impact since moving to Atalanta, and Tottenham are now looking to bring him back to the Premier League. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Spurs are in contact with the keeper, and negotiations are in progress at the moment. The Sky Italia journalist has claimed that all parties are working to find a solution. Spurs are likely to sign him on a two-year loan deal, with an obligation to make the move permanent. Atletico Madrid are also interested in signing the Italy international. However, he would only be the second-choice ke...
West Ham open talks to offload £115,000-a-week star, ready to accept just £2m – report
West Ham United have opened negotiations with Fenerbahce to sanction the sale of Andriy Yarmolenko, Football Insider reports. The Ukrainian joined the Hammers from Borussia Dortmund in 2018, and he has since been disappointing with just seven goals and three assists from 47 Premier League appearances. On the contrary, his form for his country has been truly exceptional. He recently bagged two goals and two assists en route to the quarter-final of the European Championships. Having entered the final year of his £115,000-a-week contract, the Hammers are keen to get him off their wage bill and are set to accept a significant loss. He was purchased from Dortmund for £18 million but could be sold for just £2m. Sportslens view: The Hammers are in the process of offloading big-salary pl...
Report: Arsenal have submitted £38m bid for 23-year-old target
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Manuel Locatelli this summer, but the midfielder would prefer to join Juventus. Italian journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now reported that Juventus have stepped up the chase to sign the 23-year-old. He has claimed that the Old Lady have proposed a season-long loan for the midfielder with an obligation to buy for €30 million. Sassuolo have rejected the move, and rightly so. Locatelli impressed heavily during the European Championships for Italy and the club should demand a premium fee. The club are aware that Arsenal are willing to pay to meet their €40 million valuation for the midfielder. Italian media outlet Sportmediaset have claimed that the Gunners have bid around £38 million (€45 mil...
Report: Liverpool chasing midfielder who has ‘absolutely everything’, Klopp needs to bid £41m
Liverpool are showing the strongest interest in signing Atletico Madrid ace Saul Niguez this summer according to a report from AS (print edition, July 17th page 8). The 26-year-old midfielder is set for an exit from the Wanda Metropolitano this summer. Jurgen Klopp will be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks at Anfield this summer. Gini Wijnaldum recently left to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Liverpool target Saul Niguez in action last season (Photo: Ivan Abanades Medina) And Atletico Madrid ace Saul seems like the absolutely perfect summer addition for Liverpool this summer. Liverpool leading Saul Niguez race AS claims that the Reds are showing the most concrete interest in signing the Spain international. The Merseyside outfit allegedly need to increase their €...
West Ham are reportedly keen on signing 35-goal star this summer
West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Genk striker Paul Onuachu. The 27-year-old had a remarkable campaign with the Belgian side last year and he managed to score 35 goals across all competitions. According to Voetbal Primeur, Genk are looking to secure a club-record transfer fee for the striker and the Hammers are reportedly vying for his services. There is no mention of the asking price in the report but it is fair to assume that the transfer will not be cheap for the Londoners. It is no secret that West Ham are looking to bring in a goalscorer this summer. David Moyes sold Sebastien Haller to Ajax during the January transfer window and the Hammers have had to rely on Michail Antonio as their only goalscorer since then. Antonio has done a reasonably good job so far but he ...
Arteta cannot afford Arsenal’s £50 million gamble to fail
The news that Arsenal will sign Ben White from Brighton & Hove Albion is a major statement by the club. According to The Athletic, the deal is subject to a medical and the fee will be around £50 million. SL View White is an excellent centre-back, but is he worth the huge outlay? He shone during his loan spell with Leeds United, helping the Yorkshire club win promotion to the Premier League. The 23-year-old subsequently nailed down a first-team spot with Brighton, playing an integral role as the Seagulls avoided relegation. His performances saw him called up to England’s squad for the European Championships, but he didn’t see any game time during the tournament. Arsenal desperately need to improve their defensive options, having missed out on European qualification last season. However,...
Turkish club interested in Bayern Munich midfielder
Bayern Munich will be looking to offload their fringe players before the start of the 21/22 season. One of those players is Michaël Cuisance, who faces an uncertain future. According to Webaslan, Turkish club Galatasaray are interested in signing the Frenchman, though Bild reports that Bayern Munich have not received an official offer. Cuisance joined Bayern in 2019 from Borussia Monchengladbach, but struggled to break into the Bayern squad. Bayern have shown their desire to sell the young midfielder, who they consider a ‘difficult character’, and they offered him to several potential buyers in the summer of 2020 before eventually sending him off on loan to Olympique Marseille. The loan expired this summer, but Marseille chose not the activate the €18m option to buy as Cuisance failed to i...
Newcastle monitoring 23-year-old’s situation, Bruce has worked with him before
Newcastle United have been linked with summer moves for Cameron Carter-Vickers and Axel Tuanzebe. According to The Athletic, Carter-Vickers has been recommended by Newcastle’s first-team coach Graeme Jones. Steve Bruce could sign the defender on loan for next season, and it could be the ideal move for all parties. Carter-Vickers has failed to hold down a regular starting berth with Spurs and needs a move away to play more often. A loan spell at Newcastle could help him continue his development with regular first-team action. Meanwhile, Bruce worked with Tuanzebe during their time together at Aston Villa, and he is monitoring his situation. The Manchester United defender also needs to play regularly after struggling to make the breakthrough at Old Trafford. Newcastle will have a limited tra...
28-yr-old’s move to Man Utd ‘all but done’, announcement expected next week
Manchester United have been heavily linked with moves for Raphael Varane and Kieran Trippier this summer. United are desperate to improve their defensive unit, and they appear to be closing in on the duo. According to the Sun, both deals are ‘all but done’, and announcements could be made towards the end of next week. The Red Devils are expected to pay £50 million for Varane, while Trippier will cost around £18m. Varane has just one year left on his current contract with Real Madrid, who are under pressure to cash in on him this summer. They cannot afford to lose the French international for free next year, and United have been keen to take advantage of the situation. Trippier is keen on returning to the Premier League after helping Atletico Madrid win the La Liga title last season. T...
Report suggests Leeds have made an approach to sign 26-yr-old defender
Leeds United remain keen on signing Huesca defender Javi Galan this summer. According to Spanish publication AS, the Whites were tracking the player before they splashed out on Junior Firpo. However, the signing of the former Barcelona player has not impacted their interest in the left-back, and they have apparently made an approach to sign him. Huesca have been relegated from La Liga, and Galan will be allowed to leave for around €4 million because of a release clause on his contract. He had an impressive season despite Huesca’s relegation and could push Firpo for the starting left-back berth at Leeds next term. The reported price seems quite reasonable for a player of his ability, and his addition could prove to be a bargain. Galan is quite effective going forward and has the ability to ...
West Ham are close to finalizing the transfer of 28-yr-old this summer
West Ham United are close to completing the signing of French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola. The 28-year-old was on loan at Fulham last season and produced some impressive performances despite their relegation. According to The Athletic, West Ham are looking to finalise a loan with an option to buy deal with Paris Saint-Germain. The Hammers tried to sign Sam Johnstone from West Bromwich Albion, but their bid was turned down. Areola was identified as the alternative target. PSG have Gianluigi Donnarumma and Keylor Navas in their squad, and the Frenchman is unlikely to get any game time at the Ligue 1 club next season. A move away from PSG would be ideal for his future, and he could be the long term replacement for Lukasz Fabianski at West Ham. Areola needs to play regularly at this stage of hi...
