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Mauricio Pochettino says he was so close to signing ‘sensational’ £60m ace for Tottenham

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed that he was very close to signing Achraf Hakimi for Tottenham. The Argentinian is now in charge of Paris Saint-Germain and he brought the 22-year-old wing-back to the Parc des Princes from Inter Milan for around €70 million (£60 million) in July (Goal). Hakimi is a truly top class player and the 37-capped Morocco international will undoubtedly go on to become a real hit in Ligue 1 and on the world stage. Mauricio Pochettino was close to signing Achraf Hakimi for Tottenham – Copyright: xLiveMedia/FabrizioxCarabellix/xIx/xLiveMediax 0 What a brilliant signing the 22-year-old already looks for PSG. Things could have been very different, however. Mauricio Pochettino makes Achraf Hakimi admission The South American told UEFA that he tried to sign t...

Report: Leeds are ready to make their fourth most expensive signing ever in January

Leeds could go back in for Cagliari ace Nahitan Nandez in January according to a report from Calcio Mercato. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa chased the 25-year-old midfielder throughout the entirety of the summer transfer window (Calciomercato). Leeds ended up empty-handed, however. It was a strange one because Cagliari were allegedly demanding just £22 million for the Uruguayan. Leeds obviously didn’t think he was worth that amount. Bielsa allegedly could go back in for Nahitan Nandez in January – Copyright: xLiveMedia/EttorexGriffonix/xIPAx/xLiveMediax 0 Could the west Yorkshire outfit be ready to try again for Nandez though? It certainly seems that way. Leeds to go back in for Nahitan Nandez That’s according to Calcio Mercato who claims that Bielsa wants to bring his fellow South Americ...

Report: Tottenham have already contacted 24-year-old’s agent with £135k-a-week offer

Tottenham have informed the agent of Franck Kessie that they are willing to pay his client €8 million (£7 million) per year according to a report from Calcio Mercato. That’s the equivalent of £135k-a-week. Kessie is out of contract with AC Milan next summer, so he could be available on a free transfer in just nine months time. Tottenham target Franck Kessie in action – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxJPN 165192091 If the 24-year-old fails to sign a new deal with Milan, the Italian giants may well try to sell him in January, although he will be free to sign a pre-contract deal with foreign clubs then. Tottenham ready mega contract offer for Franck Kessie That’s according to Calcio Mercato. The 24-year-old Milan ace really doers have it all and will be a superb addition for Spurs. In 37 Serie A appearanc...

Tottenham and Tuchel allegedly eye bargain £42m ace deal, he said he wants to join Chelsea

Tottenham could be set to battle it out with London rivals Chelsea for the signing of AC Milan ace Franck Kessie on a free transfer next summer according to a report from Milan Live. Both Spurs and the Blues need to bolster their central midfield ranks at some point over the next 12 months. And it seems as though Nuno Espirito Santo and Thomas Tuchel are eyeing a move for the same player. Tottenham and Chelsea both want to sign Franck Kessie on a free transfer next summer. What a steal that would be. Tottenham and Chelsea target Kessie in action for the Ivory Coast – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxJPN 165192091 Chelsea might just have a huge advantage over Tottenham in race to sign Franck Kessie The Ivory Coast international recently told Tutto Mercato Web that he wouldn’t be able to turn down Ch...

Report: Liverpool eye stunning January swoop for £25m ‘game-changer with extreme speed’

Liverpool are now planning to make a swoop for Red Bull Salzburg ace Karim Adeyemi in January according to a report from Transfermarkt. And the young striker allegedly could be available for just €30 million (£25 million). Sport Bild claimed a couple of days ago that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to bring the 19-year-old to Anfield next summer. It seems as though the Reds chief may well be accelerating his pursuit of the Germany international starlet, however. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp allegedly wants to sign Karim Adeyemi – Copyright: xMikexEgertonx 62000604 Karim Adeyemi a January target for Liverpool The 19-year-old has been on fire this season with seven goals in eight games for Salzburg. The German has frightening amounts of potential. And Klopp will surely be lic...

Tottenham have made a huge mistake as report makes £19 million transfer claim – opinion

Tottenham made a big mistake not pushing harder to sign Ilaix Moriba from Barcelona in the summer. The 18-year-old ended up joining RB Leipzig instead of Tottenham. Bild Sport claims that the Bundesliga outfit paid around £19 million for the exciting young midfielder. Spurs exited talks after being told that was the fee for Moriba, considering the fact that he had just one year remaining on his contract at the Camp Nou. Ilaix Moriba was a transfer target for Tottenham in the summer – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxJPN 0118973189st Tottenham made a huge mistake not pushing harder for Ilaix Moriba £19 million for the Guinea born Spain under-19 international will undoubtedly end up looking like an absolute bargain. The powerful midfielder is destined for the top. He really does have everything....

Report: Liverpool have very good chance of signing 10-time league winner, £60m fee mooted

Liverpool are in the hunt to sign Bayern Munich ace Kingsley Coman according to a report from Le 10 Sport, with the winger thought to be closing in on an exit from the Bavarian giants. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp undoubtedly needs to bolster his attacking ranks at Anfield over the course of the next 12 months. Liverpool trio Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are all set to turn 30 this season. Kingsley Coman is allegedly on the radar of Liverpool – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxAUT EP_luk And it seems as though Klopp has his heart set on one signing in particular to help freshen up his options in the final third. Kingsley Coman on Liverpool radar Le 10 Sport claims that the Reds are in the hunt to sign the 34-capped France international. Coman is out of contract in two years time. And he ...

Huge blow for Leeds as European giants reportedly come knocking for ‘incredible’ attacker

Leeds could face competition from Real Madrid for Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho next summer according to a report from the Daily Mail. The Daily Mail claims that Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa wants to bring the talented 19-year-old play-maker to Elland Road on a free transfer next summer. Leeds may well have their work cut-out, however. Leeds and Real Madrid target Fabio Carvalho in action for Fulham – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK Real Madrid are allegedly eyeing a summer swoop for Carvalho. Leeds face huge battle ahead for Fabio Carvalho signature The teenager really is an incredibly gifted player. He has dazzled with his precocity over the past year or so. And the Daily Mail claims that Real Madrid want to sign him on a free next summer with new contract talks with Fulham hitting the buffer...

Report: Liverpool want ace who’s scored more than Salah, Mane and Jota combined this term

Liverpool are eyeing a shock swoop for RB Salzburg star Karim Adeyemi according to a report from Sport Bild. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will undoubtedly be keen to bolster his attacking options either in January or next summer. Liverpool trio Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are all set to turn 30 this season. And it seems as though Klopp may well have his eye on someone who could be ideal for the job. Jurgen Klopp is allegedly eyeing a move to sign Karim Adeyemi – Copyright: xMikexEgertonx 62000604 Liverpool eyeing Karim Adeyemi swoop Klopp wants to bring the young Germany international to Anfield according to Sport Bild. The 19-year-old has been on fire this season with seven goals in eight games for Salzburg – that’s more goals than Salah, Mane, Firmino and ...

Opinion: Everton made a big blunder allowing Aston Villa to secure brilliant £25m transfer

Everton may well regret missing out to Aston Villa on signing Danny Ings. The 29-year-old joined Aston Villa from Southampton in August for around £25 million (BBC). Before the striker moved to Villa Park, however, Everton boss Rafa Benitez wanted to bring him to Goodison Park according to The Sunday Mirror (May 16th, page 73). The Toffees have made a fine start to their 2021/22 Premier League campaign but they are over reliant on Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Everton may well regret missing out on Danny Ings to Aston Villa – PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ActionPlus12314321 JohnxPatrickxFletcher Should the 24-year-old suffer a serious injury, Everton have nobody in reserve as far as out and out strikers are concerned. Everton will regret missing out to Aston Villa on Danny Ings Villans boss Dean Smith wi...

Report: Arsenal eyeing surprise transfer swoop for amazing £40 million striker

Arsenal are eyeing up a move to sign Sevilla hitman Youssef En-Nesyri according to an exclusive report from La Colina de Nervion. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is allegedly eyeing up potential replacements for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese hitman has been in poor form since signing a new deal with Arsenal last season. And it seems as though Arteta has his eye on someone who he thinks will actually be an upgrade on the 32-year-old. Arsenal target Youssef En-Nesyri in action for Sevilla – Copyright: xMariaxJosexSegoviax Youssef En-Nesyri a transfer target for Arsenal That’s according to La Colina de Nervion who claims that Arteta could soon make a move to sign the striker. He is lively, quick and has great mobility and movement. The Sevilla ace is pretty good in the air as we...

Did £20m man make a huge error by joining Leeds instead of Tottenham?

Robin Koch ended up joining Leeds rather than Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2020. Perhaps the 25-year-old is now wishing that he had joined Tottenham rather than Leeds, however. The German has endured a tough time at Elland Road. He is currently out injured and has made just 18 appearances for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Robin Koch in action for Leeds – Copyright: xMartinxRickettx 61671313 Koch joined the Whites from Freiburg in the summer of 2020 for around £20 million. The west Yorkshire outfit beat Spurs to his signature (The Sun). The German has had some real shockers for Leeds, however. He is by far an automatic selection in Bielsa’s starting XI. Things could have been very different had he joined Spurs instead. Will Koch regret choosing Leeds over Tottenham? Spurs look like a very go...