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Watford considering move for box-to-box midfielder with 16 goal contributions last season – report
Watford are keeping tabs on Fenerbahce midfielder Ozan Tufan with a view to a formal approach, Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur claims. The Hornets made an excellent start on their top-flight return last weekend with a 3-2 win over Aston Villa in front of their home supporters. Despite this, there is plenty of room for improvement, and they are reportedly eyeing another midfielder before the transfer deadline. Tufan has now emerged on their radar, and it is claimed that there may be ‘official contacts’ for the Turkey international in a ‘short time’. Sportslens view: Tufan is a central midfielder by trade, but he can also operate in the number 10 role. He has been a key figure for Fenerbahce over the years. Last season, he bagged six goals and 10 assists from 37 appearances in the Super Lig. ...
Crystal Palace in talks to sign 26-year-old Newcastle target – Report
Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Will Hughes from Watford this summer, according to the Daily Mail. The Eagles, who lost 3-0 against Chelsea in the opening day fixture, are showing strong interest in signing Hughes, and they hope to beat Newcastle United in the race. According to The Sun, Newcastle are undecided whether to move for the 26-year-old following the capture of Joe Willock from Arsenal. Palace are looking to use this opportunity to sign Hughes, who has got loads of experience under his belt. If they miss out on Hughes, the club will turn their attention towards Lewis O’Brien, who has also been targeted by Leeds. Hughes, who joined Watford in 2017, has turned down a new contract at Vicarage Road. He has been left out of the first team plans for this season and has been trainin...
Chelsea star a doubt, key West Ham player should start on Sunday
The first round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting matches across the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the games. The action got underway on Friday evening, with Brentford recording a deserved 2-0 home victory over Arsenal – Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard got the goals. There are seven games on Saturday, starting with the lunchtime clash between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford. 📋 Here’s @lucyjward_ and @DFletcherSport to bring us the Man Utd and Leeds line up for today’s clash! Jadon Sancho starts from the bench. 📺 BT Sport 1 HD & Ultimate pic.twitter.com/m3KcqE0kYB — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) August 14, 2021 Chelsea versus Cr...
Crystal Palace join Southampton and Canaries in race to sign in-demand £20m star – report
Crystal Palace could compete with Norwich City and Southampton to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong this summer, LancsLive reports. Armstrong had a superb 2020/21 campaign for Rovers, registering 29 goals across all competitions. He ended the season with a stunning three hat-tricks. His performances bagged him the Championship’s PFA Fans Player of the Year award ahead of the likes of Teemu Pukki, Ivan Toney and Emiliano Buendia. He has since been fancied to make the switch to the Premier League. Rovers are looking for at least £20 million despite him entering the final year of his deal. Southampton have been linked with his services throughout the summer and they could make a serious approach after the sale of Danny Ings to Aston Villa. However, they appear set to face comp...
‘Go all out for JWP’ – Some Villa fans react after being linked with ‘outstanding player’
Aston Villa fans have taken to Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Will Hughes. According to reports from The Express, Villa are keen to sign the Watford midfielder this summer. Dean Smith is looking to bolster his midfield options, with Villa registering an interest in signing James Ward-Prowse early this summer. With Southampton refusing to wilt under pressure, it seems Villa have turned their attention towards signing the former Derby County midfielder. Hughes joined the Hornets from Derby County back in 2017 for around £8 million and played a key role last season as the club secured promotion. Many Villa fans appreciate that Hughes is a good player, but they feel he is not the one who can take the club to the next level. Smith has stressed...
Watford interested in signing 29-year-old with 63 Premier League goal contributions – report
Watford are lining up a contract offer for Joshua King, who is a free-agent following his release from Everton last month. The Norway international joined the Toffees on a short-term deal from Bournemouth in February, but barely played with just 137 minutes across 11 league games. The club decided against extending his contract beyond June 30, and The Sun journalist Alan Nixon claims that the Hornets are now keen on securing his free transfer. Sportslens view: Watford need more firepower up front on their return to the top-flight, given none of their strikers reached double figures in goals last term. Ismaila Sarr, who is a right winger by trade, stood out for them with 13 goals and 10 assists, but they can’t be overly reliant on him. The Hornets recently signed Andre Fletcher for free, bu...
‘Car crash recruitment strategy’ – Some NUFC fans react to transfer links with 26-yr-old
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for the Watford midfielder Will Hughes. According to Alan Nixon from the Sun, the Hornets are keen on signing Isaac Hayden in a swap deal. Hayden has been one of Newcastle’s best players this past season and letting him leave could prove to be a big mistake. There is no doubt that they need to add more depth and quality in the central midfield, but they cannot afford to lose one of their best central midfielders. Steve Bruce will have to find upgrades on the likes of Jeff Hendrick and Jonjo Shelvey this summer. Hughes could prove to be a useful addition for Newcastle. The 26-year-old central midfielder scored twice in the Championship last year and he can play in multiple roles across the midfield. The Watford ace can operate in an advanced pos...
Watford begin talks with Genk for Paul Onuachu
Premier League new boys Watford have opened talks with Genk for striker Paul Onuachu. Onuachu has been linked in recent times with several Premier League clubs, from Arsenal to Brighton, after he scored 35 goals in all competitions in Belgium last season. And now the Watford Observer has reported that Watford, who won promotion back to the English top league this past season, have opened talks to sign Onuachu. The report further said the talks have not yet reached an advanced stage. Onuachu’s transfer market value is put at 20 Million Euros, but Genk hope they can get far more for the giant striker, who cost them six Million Euros two years ago. Recommended Stories You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with...
Former Everton boss calls Richarlison to discuss possible Real Madrid move
New Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been in contact with Richarlison, a player he is eager to reunite with in Spain this summer. Ancelotti was hired by Real Madrid in June as he opted to leave Everton to return to his former club on a contract that runs through 2024. The Italian boss is now interested in bringing one of Everton’s stars to Madrid with him, as he has held conversations with Richarlison over that possibility. Goal can confirm that a call between Ancelotti and Richarlison happened recently, with the forward currently on duty with Brazil for Copa America. Ancelotti is eager to bring him to the Bernabeu, but any potential talks are in the early stages. Still, the conversation between the two could evolve into an offer for Everton to consider in the coming weeks. The Braz...
West Ham and Watford keen on signing £20m-rated striker from Premier League giants – report
West Ham United and Watford are among the Premier League clubs interested in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah this summer, Football.London’s Chris Wheatley reports. Nketiah had a frustrating 2020/21 campaign with the Gunners where he was the back-up option behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. He was restricted to just over 1,300 minutes of game time across 30 appearances, but still impressed by finding the back of the net on six occasions. With just one year left on his contract, Nketiah is attracting widespread interest. Bayer Leverkusen are keen on luring him to the Bundesliga. The 22-year-old is also on the radar of West Ham United and newly-promoted Watford. Sportslens view: Nketiah’s future with the Gunners appears bleak after the club handed a new five-year ...
Watford keen on signing 25-year-old defensive midfielder with 33 international caps – report
Watford are interested in landing the signature of Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara this summer, The Mail reports. The Hornets are back in the Premier League after a solitary season, and they are likely to make quality signings to boost their survival prospects. A new defensive midfielder is one of the priorities, and it is reported that Kamara is a player that has been discussed extensively by the club. Rangers are reluctant to part company with the Finland international but may have to cash in with just one year left on his contract. Sportslens view: The Hornets comfortably secured promotion at the first time of asking, and they will be aiming to re-establish themselves in the top-flight. The club have plenty of experienced Premier League players in their ranks, and they need quality signi...
Watford join Brighton & Hove Albion in race to sign 22-year-old star valued at £15m
Watford have the latest club to be interested in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah in the forthcoming transfer window, The Mirror reports. The 22-year-old struggled for regular game time with the Gunners last term, ending up with just 1,308 minutes in 30 appearances. With just 13 months left on his contract, it appears that he could be on the move, and Brighton were recently credited with an interest. The Hornets have now joined the pursuit of the former England Under-21 international, who could cost around £15 million this summer. Sportslens view: The Gunners currently have Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Gabriel Martinelli, who are ahead of Eddie Nketiah in the pecking order. Lacazette could head for the exit door this summer, but the club are likely to pursue...
