Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk has been left out of the club's preseason tour to Evian-les-Bains as speculation over his future continues to grow. The 25-year-old has told the Saints about his decision to leave the club this summer with reports of serious interest from Liverpool who will have to wait for Southampton to sanction a deal after the club threatened legal action for their actions earlier this summer. Reports in Dutch news outlet De Telegraaf have claimed that Van Dijk has set his sights on joining Liverpool after the Mersey side offered to increase his wages from £35,000 to £140,000-a-week. However, Southampton are understood to be holding out for a bid in the region of £60 million before talks can begin for the defender who has been an … [Read more...]
Liverpool To Barcelona: Give Us These Two Players, We Will Give You Coutinho
Liverpool star player Philippe Coutinho has emerged as a target for Spanish heavyweights Barcelona this summer and the La Liga club appears desperate to get his signature. Barca have been strongly linked with the Brazilian star, and in a new development, there are reports that Liverpool are now asking for two Barcelona players in exchange for Phillipe. Apart from that the Anfield club wants Barcelona to send the duo of Rafinha and Andre Gomes to England, they are also said to desire a huge fee from the Spanish club before they can allow Coutinho move to Spain. Spanish news outlet Don Balon (via futsoccer) report that Barcelona already have a hefty bid of £72m rejected from Liverpool, and it is thought that they are requesting something higher as well as two … [Read more...]
Man United table £40m bid for target as Mourinho is eager to sign one more player
Manchester United have had a £40 million bid rejected by Tottenham Hotspur for Eric Dier, according to reports. The 23-year-old midfielder has been closely monitored by United with reports that Jose Mourinho sees him as an ideal replacement for Michael Carrick who is nearing retirement. It is also understood that Dier is also keen at the possibility of joining his boyhood club, United but Spurs are standing in the way of the transfer, with reports that club chairman Daniel Levy will not allow any of their first team stars leave after selling Kyle Walker to Manchester City for £50 million. Despite Tottenham's stance, Manchester United are believed to be going forward with a move for Dier, with reports in Sky Sports that the Red Devils have had a bid of £40 … [Read more...]
Another Chelsea Target Drops Hints About Possible Chelsea Move This Summer
Inter Milan star player Antonio Candreva has emerged as a late target for Chelsea this summer with the premier league champions keen on utilising this summer to get their squad more bolstered ahead of a busy campaign next season. Amid the speculations, Candreva's agent has refused to rule out a move to Stamford Bridge, and the player himself has recently admitted it is nice to be linked with the west London club. Antonio Conte and Candreva have both worked together in the Italian national team, and Conte is understood to be interested in reuniting with the winger at Stamford Bridge. The blues tried signing the Italy international during the January transfer window, but the move could not be materialize. Then the premier league champions intend signing former … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp Confirms Imminent Transfer Move For Winger
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Lazar Markovic is free to leave the club for the right offer. The 23-year-old was left out of Liverpool's preseason tour of Hong Kong despite being part of their side that faced Transmere in their first game this summer. Markovic who arrived at the Merseyside for £20 million in 2014, has been linked with a move away from the Reds after becoming surplus to requirement, making just 34 appearances for Klopp's side. Following his loan spells at Sporting Lisbon and Hull City, it is understood that Liverpool are considering to sell the winger this summer. Klopp has also confirmed reports the club are looking to offload Markozic for the right price, he told Liverpool Echo: “With Lazar, it’s no secret that if he … [Read more...]
Arsenal handed deadline for transfer of £30m rated target…
Arsenal transfer target Algerian Riyad Mahrez will have his future settled by August 11 as former Premier League Champions Leicester City seek to get some clarity on the future of the African. The Algeria international attacker has been heavily linked with a move away from the club this summer, having made clear his intent to leave the King Power Stadium earlier in the summer, and Arsenal and AS Roma the two main suitors in the race to sign the winger. Leicester are becoming less sure over the future of the winger but will look to secure a transfer fee of between £30-35m for his signature this summer transfer window and hope for a bidding war between the various interested clubs. According to reports, AS Roma have already agreed on personal terms with the … [Read more...]
Ancelotti hint Manchester United target Renato Sanches could remain at Bayern Munich this summer
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has declared no decision has yet been taken on the future of teenage sensation Renato Sanches and maintain there is a chance he could stay at the Allianz Arena beyond the summer. Sanches, 19, was the world's most sought-after youngster last summer and the Bundesliga giant were the envy of European football when they signed the teenager for a fee worth £31million from Benfica. But the Portuguese has failed to impress at Bayern and has been linked with a transfer to both AC Milan and Premier League giant Manchester United, the latter of whom were favourites to sign him a year ago. With Sanches currently on pre-season tour with Bayern in Singapore, manager Ancelotti says there will be no quick decision on his future and submit … [Read more...]
Shocking! Liverpool ready to splash out £135million on these two players
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made RB Leipzig midfielder Keita and Southampton defender Van Dijk his two main targets this summer transfer window. The Reds have already spent close to £50m on signing Dominic Solanke from Chelsea, Mohamed Salah from Roma and Andrew Robertson this summer window. But according to Express Sport, Liverpool are set to launch a final £75m bid for Keita. And the Liverpool Echo claims the Reds are also set to pay £60m to land Southampton defender Van Dijk. The former Borussia Dortmund manager broke Liverpool’s transfer record to sign £37m Salah from Serie A side Roma, but is not scared of breaking the record once again to sign the duo of Keita and Van Dijk. Klopp has already had bids of £57m, and £66m turned down for … [Read more...]
Star player’s injury more severe than initially thought; Chelsea man suffered ‘multiple fractures’ to his face
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has disclosed the injury suffered by Chelsea forward Pedro in the Blue's pre-season friendly win over Premier League rival Arsenal is more severe than it was initially believed. The former FC Barcelona man was stretched off in the first half of the 3-0 victory in Beijing, China after a heavy collision with Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina, with the West London club later announcing that he spent the night in hospital having sustained a concussion and facial injuries. And the former Italy National team coach - speaking to the media in Singapore ahead of the Blue's encounter with German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich - declared that the 29-year-old has suffered several fractures. But the Spain international forward, who … [Read more...]
Chelsea £15M Apart In Concluding Summer Deal For Conte’s Preferred Star
Despite a slow start to the summer transfer window, Chelsea are now making their fans excited with new signings, and it appears there is more to be seen. The club's Italian boss Antonio Conte revealed very recently that he hopes a fifth signing will soon link up with his squad on their pre-season tour. Well, we believed the player will be a backup striker, and even The Independent thinks it should be either Swansea City's Fernando Llorente or Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke. It is however understood that Llorente is the one who is preferred by the Chelsea manager Conte as both have worked together back then at Juventus. And apart from that, Benteke himself doed not appear ready to give up first-team football so he could have a good chance to play in … [Read more...]
Chelsea To Disrupt Liverpool’s Transfer Plans With Deal For English Star
Arsenal star player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer and has been on the Stamford Bridge club's radar in recent times. The Englishman has been strongly linked with a move to west London and appears destined to play in Stamford Bridge next season. According to reports, the premier league champions are preparing an imminent transfer bid for the England international. Oxlade-Chamberlain's contract at Arsenal will expire very soon and he has reportedly rejected a new deal offered to him by the gunners that will see him go home with around £100,000 each week. Apart from Chelsea, another premier league club known to be interested in him is Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool. The German boss is said to be a keen admirer of the winger … [Read more...]
Manchester United close to agreeing £10million deal for 27-year-old defender
According to Daily Star, Premier League giant, Manchester United are close to sanctioning the sale of defender Chris Smalling to Premier League side West Bromwich Albion. The England international has been a loyal player for United ever since joining the Old Trafford club from Fulham back in 2010, and the Centre half has helped United to two Premier League titles since moving to Old Trafford. Although Smalling has not really managed to fulfill his potential at Old Trafford, and having struggled to impress United manager Jose Mourinho last season, it seems the Englishman will leave Old Trafford this summer transfer window– especially with the Red Devils having spent big to sign the duo of Victor Lindelof and Eric Bailly recently. Quite some English clubs are … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte confirms Center half as Chelsea captain following Terry’s departure
England international defender Gary Cahill has been told by Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte that he will be the new captain of the West London club following the exit of John Terry this summer. John Terry has had the captain role on a full-time basis since 2004 but left the role when his contract expired at the end of June. Gary Cahill wore the captain armband regularly last season because John Terry spent most of the season on the bench. The England man was always favourite to replace his former captain but had to compete with fellow defenders David Luiz and Cesar Azpilicueta. However, the Chelsea manager has called on his team mates to show their leadership skills and feels there are many other potential captains in the coming seasons. Meanwhile, … [Read more...]
Manchester City sign fourth player for £26.5m from Real Madrid; spent £150m already this summer
Premier League giant Manchester City have secured the signing of defender Danilo from Real Madrid for a transfer fee thought to be £26.5m. The Brazil international has signed a five-year contract and will join Manchester City on their pre-season training tour of the United States of America. The 26-year-old versatile player can play in both full-back positions, as well as in midfield, and is the Skye Blue's fourth major signing of the summer transfer window. His arrival takes the club's summer transfer spending to about £150m, following the acquisition of England international Kyle Walker for £45m, Portuguese Bernardo Silva for £43m and Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson Moraes for £35m. The Etihad club have also agreed a £52m transfer for 23-year-old defender … [Read more...]
Tottenham would be glad to get £20m for West Brom target they signed for £30m last season
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko is a major transfer target for West Bromwich Albion following a difficult first campaign in north London, as per The Sun. Spurs signed the France international midfielder for £30m from Newcastle United last summer but he struggled to perform at the club last season, and The Sun claims he could now be sold for £20m. Tony Pulis is keen on bringing the 27-year-old to West Brom, as he looks to strengthen his midfield following the transfer of Darren Fletcher to rival Stoke City this summer transfer window. According to The Sun, Pulis believes the Tottenham man could restart his career at the Hawthorns with regular first team actions in the midfield or on the right-hand side. The 27-year-old would have hoped to be a … [Read more...]
Man Utd interested in signing Arturo Vidal
Premier League giant Manchester United could turn their attention to Bayern Munich midfield maestro Arturo Vidal with a deal for one of Chelsea's Nemanja Matic or Spur's Eric Dier looking unlikely. United manager Jose Mourinho is eager to sign a central midfielder this summer transfer window, but he has so far failed in his quest. According to The Sun, Nemanja Matic had been handed permission to pursue a potential transfer to Old Trafford, but United are still not willing to match his £50m asking price. Spur’s Eric Dier is also keen on joining Jose Mourinho tutored side next season, but Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has placed a similar £50m valuation on the midfielder. As a result of the high price tags, United are looking into a move for Bayern … [Read more...]
Spanish giant agree world record $155m deal for top Arsenal target
Reigning European Champions Real Madrid expect to sign top Arsenal target Kylian Mbappe in the next fortnight after agreeing on a whopping world record £120million deal with Ligue 1 Champions Monaco. The 18-year-old Arsenal target caught the eye of top European clubs, including Arsenal with a couple of brilliant performances in Monaco’s title-winning side last season. The youngster spearheaded Monaco’s conquest to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals last season, and there’s been a lot of interest from across Europe. The French club have already sold their top players such as Bernardo Silva and Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer transfer window and had planned on keeping the youngster for another campaign. However, the Sun reported that Real Madrid have agreed … [Read more...]
Billionaire Boosts Man United’s Hopes Of Completing £50M Star Deal
Chelsea star player Nemanja Matic has emerged as a target for Manchester United this summer and has been heavily linked with reuniting with his former manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. It appears the Serbian midfielder is destined to play for Man United next season as there are reports that the blues Russian owner Roman Abramovich has given the club the green light to sell the player in a deal that could reach £50million. It was speculated that Man United were close to completing Matic's signing earlier this month, but the Romelu Lukaku saga complicated everything. And after missing out on the Belgium international, it is understood that the premier league champions fast-tracked deals for both Antonio Rudiger and Tiemoue Bakayoko to appease their … [Read more...]
French giant plot $90m offer for Arsenal forward, as Gunners prepare bid to sign Striker’s replacement
According to the Mirror, North London club Arsenal have a deal on the table to sign Thomas Lemar as PSG plot a whopping £70m swoop for Chilean Alexis Sanchez. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners will not sell the Chilean this summer transfer window, despite the player being in the last 12 months of his contract and is showing no intentions of signing an extension any time soon. Arsenal hierarchy's feel parting ways with him will do more harm to the club than good as it means the North London club stand a chance of not playing in the Champions League again next season, which would have a big effect on the club financially. The Mirror, however, claims the French club are set to test Arsenals resolve and hope to lure the Gunners into a deal by … [Read more...]
Manchester United contemplate signing £60m-rated star player as alternative to Chelsea midfielder
According to reports, Manchester United are contemplating a transfer for Marco Verratti as a potential alternative to signing unsettled Chelsea midfielder, Nemanja Matic. Chelsea, who have already strengthened their midfielder with the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko from Ligue one club Monaco, are standing firm as Manchester United continue to lure the Serbia international midfielder. United boss Jose Mourinho is also struggling to sign Eric Dier, his primary midfield target, as Spurs continue to refuse the Old Trafford club's offers for the England international. According to Daily Star, Manchester United have been forced to seek alternative options, with Verratti among the players being eyed. Verratti confirmed earlier in the week that he has hired Super … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte wants more signings to re-build title-winning Chelsea…
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte is targeting a big spending spree at the West London club this summer transfer window, as the Italian bids to rebuild his title-winning team. The former Juventus manager has already broken the club’s transfer record this summer, with the £58 million signing of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, but has declared that more players are needed. Chelsea’s team has reduced since winning the Premier League title last season, after the exits of John Terry, Nathan Ake and Nathaniel Chalobah while Diego Costa is thought to be on his way back to Atletico Madrid and Nemanja Matic is wanted by rivals Manchester United. But the former Italy National team manager has asked for more signings as he prepares to defend the Premier League title and … [Read more...]
Tottenham Star Throws Digs At Man United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Over Summer Activities
Tottenham Hotspur star player Christian Eriksen is an important member in Mauricio Pochettino's side and played a big role in the club's success last term in the English top flight. And speaking recently about the summer transfer window situations, he noted that his club's rivals cannot spend their way to League glory. Spurs are still silent this summer and are yet to splash the cash to bring in new legs. However, other domestic rivals including Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, and Everton, have all spent cash for reinforcements. Man United paid Everton a superb £75M to bring in Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku after completing a deal for former Benfica defender Victor Lindelof. Arsenal also paid a club-record fee to bring in Alexandre … [Read more...]
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