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Deal Almost Done as Striker secure £41m transfer after breakthrough in talks

Premier League Champions Chelsea are set to part ways with Diego Costa, with the Spain international striker reportedly set to rejoin Atletico Madrid for £41million. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte told the forward via text message that he did not have a future at the West London club, but Chelsea have found it hard to sell the 28-year-old. Diego Costa, who netted 24 goals last campaign, has had his heart set on rejoining Atletico but the Spanish La Liga side’s transfer embargo has complicated the move. But, as per the Evening Standard, the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Ready To Sign Star Player For €80M Before Thursday Night

The transfer window is closing on the 31st of this month and it appears Liverpool are working harder to complete the signing of Monaco star player Thomas Lemar before Thursday midnight. According to news coming from France, the Merseyside club have offered Lemar's club €80m plus Divock Origi on loan for the term in exchange for the exciting French winger. It was made known that Liverpool have already had two bid rejected for Lemar but will hope that their improved bid will be enough to persuade Monaco to send the player over to … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done as Chelsea agree fee with Arsenal for Box-to Box midfielder

Premier League Champions Chelsea are thought to have agreed a transfer fee with rivals Arsenal to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain before the transfer window closes. Oxlade-Chamberlain, who signed for the Gunners back in 2011, is forcing a transfer and reportedly turned down an improved contract offer from the North London club last week. Reports indicate that a transfer fee of about £35million has been agreed and a medical examination will take place in a matter of days. The box to box midfielder, who played from the start for the Gunners in … [Read more...]

Talented Star Player Agrees To Join Liverpool

According to new reports, Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid star Mateo Kovacic for a switch to the English top flight. The talented midfielder is believed to be frustrated with his lack of first team games at Real, and he's determined to leave for where he can be guaranteed of regular football. Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane prefers fielding the likes of Toni Kros, Casemiro and Luka Modric ahead of the Croatian, leaving Kovacic to keep struggling for first team actions. Liverpool star player Emre Can is still … [Read more...]

Euro Giant Plotting Shock Move For Manchester United Forwards

Barcelona are plotting a summer move for Manchester United striker, Marcus Rashford, according to reports. The 19-year-old has been a standout performer at Old Trafford since he broke into the first team two seasons ago and has been tipped to become one of the greatest players to graduate from United's famous academy. However, Rashford has not been able to get into contention under Jose Mourinho at United due to the presence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic last season and the arrival of Romelu Lukaku this summer could further see the youngster fall down … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho Will Not Sign His Favourite Target This Summer

Manchester United will not be signing Real Madrid star, Gareth Bale this summer, according to transfer expert, Guillem Balague. The Red Devils have been on the trail of Bale for a while, dating back to his time at Tottenham Hotspur before he moved to the Bernabeu for a world record deal. United were believed to have continued to track his progress with a view of swooping for him at the slightest opportunity. The 28-year-old has been tipped to a move away from the La Liga giants this summer with reports that the club hierarchy are frustrated at … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done as Midfield Star Undergoes Liverpool Medical After Agreeing £48m Switch

According to the Liverpool Echo, Naby Keita has undergone a medical examination after Merseyside giant Liverpool agreed on a club transfer record deal to sign the midfield maestro from RB Leipzig but he won’t arrive Anfield until next summer. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been pursuing Keita all summer after identifying him as one of his primary transfer targets, but the Reds found it hard to agree on a transfer fee with RB Leipzig. The Bundesliga outfit refused to cash in on the midfielder this summer and turned down some bids from the Reds … [Read more...]

Man United Urged To Complete Transfer For De Gea’s Replacement

Manchester United have been urged to complete a stunning transfer move for Leicester City goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel. The Danish shot-stopper has been tipped with an Old Trafford move this summer following reports that David De Gea might complete a shock move to Real Madrid after holding several talks with the club over a possible move. Schemeichel has been in the between the sticks for the Foxes since their days in the Championship up until they lifted the Premier League title. The 30-year-old has been hailed for his impressive skills … [Read more...]

Liverpool table second bid for star player after initial offer was turned down

Liverpool have stepped up their offer for Monaco starlet Thomas Lemar to more than £64.6million and are now forcing a deal to be sealed before the summer transfer window closes on Thursday. According to Telegraph Sport, an initial offer of £55million for the starlet was turned down by the French Ligue 1 club earlier this summer, but the Reds have returned with an improved bid and are aware that the France international would like to leave the Ligue 1 club. Sources in France say an offer is now in excess of £64.6million although AS Monaco have … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Make Bid For £30M-Rated Star Player

Swansea City star striker Fernando Llorente has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer and has been strongly linked with Stamford Bridge club in recent times. And in a new development (via Independent), the blues are set to make a concrete offer for the Spanish star. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is still determined to add more quality to his squad and still want to strengthen his attacking options before the transfer window closes on Thursday. And it is understood that the Italian manager thinks Fernando is an ideal mentor and back-up … [Read more...]

Wenger set to anger fans as Arsenal place £90m on quartet

According to the Telegraph, Arsenal are prepared to cash in on four players for a combined transfer fee of £90m, but manager Arsene Wenger isn’t planning on replacing them this summer. The Arsenal manager has suggested recently that he was not thinking about bringing in any more players until he’d sold his deadwood as he felt the team was too large. The pair of Lucas Perez and Kieran Gibbs are first team squad members that are expected to leave this summer, and it seems like they are finally about completing transfers away from the Emirate … [Read more...]

Chelsea confident of signing box-to-box midfielder in next few days

Premier League Champions Chelsea remain confident of securing the services of England international midfielder Danny Drinkwater and reportedly feels Leicester City are only delaying to sell as they are seeking for a replacement. The Leicester City star emerged as a transfer target for the Blues after the West Londoners sold Serbian Nemanja Matic to Premier League rivals Manchester United. The 27 years old, helped the Foxes win a remarkable Premier League title back in 2016 and has grown into one of Leicester’s most important players since … [Read more...]

Good News – Liverpool Complete Star Player Signing

According to new reports, premier league side Liverpool have agreed on a fee with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig to sign their star player Naby Keita after the player emerged as a target for the Reds this summer. However, it was added that the move will not go through until the summer of 2018. Jurgen Klopp's side have reportedly paid an excess that goes beyond the £48 million release clause that was in the player’s contract next year to make sure they will be the ones to get his signature ahead of any other interested club. This move by … [Read more...]

Manchester United Target Can Move On Loan Before Transfer Deadline

Manchester United have been alerted to the availability of Bayern Munich star player on loan before the end of summer transfer window, according to reports. The 19-year-old has cut a frustrated figure at the Allianz Arena due to his lack of chances under Carlo Ancelotti, sparking several speculations over his future. Despite the German giants' brilliant form last season, Sanches could only manage just 25 appearances across all competitions and has failed to live to the expectations of his €35million price-tag. However, a host of clubs in … [Read more...]

Chelsea prepared to make concrete offer for talented striker

According to the Independent, Chelsea are ready to make a substantial bid for Swansea City’s Fernando Llorente before the summer transfer window closes this week. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is determined to reinforce his forward line before the summer transfer window slams shut on Thursday and sees Llorente as a proper mentor and deputy for record transfer signing from Real Madrid Alvaro Morata. Antonio Conte signed the Swansea striker for Serie A giant Juventus and the forward impressed for his club last campaign, netting 15 goals in 33 … [Read more...]

Manchester United Reach Agreement With La Liga Giants For Box-to-box Midfielder

Manchester United have reached an agreement with Valencia over a loan deal for Andreas Pereira, according to reports. The Brazilian star has been tipped to leave the Old Trafford in the coming days as he is not guaranteed a first team place ahead of the new season. Pereira did well to win the hearts of some fans in the La Liga with his impressive displays for Granada, where he netted five goals in all competitions last term, although he could not save them from getting relegated to the Segunda division. According to Spanish-based … [Read more...]

Arsenal expecting £70million-plus-player offer for contract rebel

Premier League rivals Manchester City are not giving up in their chase of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez and will reportedly offer the Gunners £70m-plus-player bid before the summer transfer window closes. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that the Chile international will not be sold severally in recent weeks, but there is still a pointer that attacker could be on his way out before the window closes on August 31. The 28-year-old versatile midfielder made his first Premier league start of the season on Sunday but could not stop his team … [Read more...]

Klopp Set To Smash Liverpool’s Club-record Transfer Once More

Monaco star player Thomas Lemar is a hot prospect this summer after emerging as a target for a handful of top clubs across Europe. Right now, the Telegraph are reporting that Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have made an enquiry for the Frenchman and might bring him to Anfield before Thursday. Lemar enjoyed a largely successful campaign with Monaco last season and played a big role in their ability to win the Ligue 1 title ahead of PSG. The winger also played a role in them reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League surprisingly. The France … [Read more...]

Liverpool prepare record transfer deal for Monaco starlet after Arsenal abandon pursuit

According to the Daily Telegraph, Liverpool have contacted Monaco and are preparing a club transfer record deal for French man Thomas Lemar. The forward was one the few players that impressed for AS Monaco last season as they overcame Ligue 1 and performed well in the UEFA Champions League. Despite their season, AS Monaco have sold a lot of first-team stars this summer transfer window and more stars could yet leave before the summer transfer window slams shut. Thomas Lemar finished as a primary target for Arsenal earlier this summer, with … [Read more...]

Liverpool shareholder tells club to sell Brazilian to Barcelona

Famous Liverpool shareholder, basketball star LeBron James have told the Merseysiders to cash in on Brazil international midfielder Philippe Coutinho and let him join FC Barcelona this summer transfer window. The Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball star became a shareholder at the Anfield club back in 2011. According to Mundo Deportivo, James has told FSG he thinks they should negotiate with FC Barcelona and let him leave the club before the summer transfer window closes next week. The attacking midfielder has been the subject of three formal … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done as Liverpool Reportedly Agree star player move

According to reports, Liverpool have agreed talks with FC Barcelona over a transfer for Brazil international Philippe Coutinho, after positive talks between Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group and Coutinho's agents. As per Sport, the Reds will sign a quality replacement for Barcelona bound Coutinho before the summer transfer window closes on Thursday, then the Brazilian will be permitted to leave for a deal worth around €150 million. The same Publication claim, the Reds want to replace Coutinho before he leaves to avoid paying over-inflated … [Read more...]

Arsenal want £40m plus £1 for contract rebel, not Sanchez

According to reports, Arenal are demanding about £40million plus £1 from rivals Liverpool for England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Express Sport claims Oxlade-Chamberlain desire to leave the North London club after turning down an improved £180,000-weekly contract. The North Londoners are yet to decide on whether to sell him before the summer transfer window closes next week or keep him at the club to run out his existing deal and lose him on a free next summer. Premier League pair of Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly keenly … [Read more...]

Chelsea face serious risk of losing £40m striker; Premier League rivals hijack transfer

According to reports, Merseyside giant Everton are trying to hijack Chelsea’s approach for Leicester striker Jamie Vardy as they attempt to replace departed striker Romelu Lukaku. Everton have already splashed about £150m this summer transfer window on Gylfi Sigurdsson, Davy Klaassen, and, Michael Keane, but it looks as though manager Ronald Koeman still desire one more quality addition to his team. As per The Mirror, the Toffees are now attempting to hijack Chelsea’s £40m Vardy move and believe that they are favourites in that former … [Read more...]

Chelsea consider last-minute bid for Arsenal contract rebel following massive wage demands

The future of Chile international superstar Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal remains up in the air despite several months of contract negotiations. The 28-year-old forward has entered the last 12 months of his current Arsenal contract and wants more than £400,000-weekly to remain at the Emirate Stadium. Transfer discuss are still ongoing and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is still very hopeful that the Manchester City target will remain at the North London club. But three top European clubs are still trying hard to lure the Chilean away from the … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger set to sell Arsenal star to Chelsea

According to reports, Arsene Wenger and Arsenal are set to cash in on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Premier League Champions Chelsea this week. The Mirror claimed on Sunday that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would not sell the forward to Liverpool, who are also reportedly interested in the versatile midfielder, as they feel they are direct rivals for a top 4 spot. The report says that Wenger sees the Blues as title contenders while selling the forward to Klopp’s team would further strengthen a fellow top four contender. Antonio Conte’s side … [Read more...]