This year’s Euros will see some players put themselves in the shop window for a big move, wither abroad to a foreign club, or within their own league to a more established team. Some of the world’s best – and not so good players – have been signed following their displays for their national teams at the European Championships. In ...
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Seville manager turns down Tottenham
Spurs have had an approach for Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui turned down. That is despite making what has been described as a “dizzying” offer for him to become their new manager. Instead, the 54-year old wants to stay with the club who he helped win the Europa League in 2020, and then guided them to a Champions League finish last ...
Read More »City ready to wait for Kane
Manchester City are willing to play a waiting game for Harry Kane. The Premier League champions want to sign the England striker, but accept that it may be difficult to persuade Spurs to part with their prized asset with three years left on his current contract. However, they believe that a bid in 12 months’ time is more likely to ...
Read More »Lazio want Torreira
Lazio want to sign Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira this summer. The Uruguayan international joined the Gunners form Sampdoria in 2016, but after a promising start at the Emirates, struggled under Unai Emery, and then injury further hampered his progress under his successor Mikel Arteta. He was sent on loan to Atlético Madrid last season, but despite being part of the ...
Read More »Liverpool, willing to sell centre-back
Liverpool are willing to sell centre-back Nat Phillips this summer. Th 24-year old benefitted from the injury crisis at Anfield last season, playing 20 games in all competitions. However, given the return to fitness of the likes of Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, and the imminent arrival of Ibrahima Konaté from RB Leipzig, it is recognised that the could ...
Read More »Rüdiger hopes for extended Chelsea stay
German defender Antonio Rüdiger is hoping to prolong his stay as a Chelsea player. The 28-year-old is out of contract next summer, and, although he wants to sign a new contract, he has also indicated that he is willing to let his deal run down, enabling him to leave for free in 12 months’ time. That puts the ball firmly ...
Read More »Norwich want Gilmour loan move
Norwich want to sign Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour on loan next season. Now back in the Premier League again, the East Anglian club want to boost their midfield options and believe that the young Scot can add a spark of creativity to the team. Last season they took Oliver Skipp on loan from Tottenham, and he played a big part ...
Read More »Guendouzi now linked with Benfica switch
Arsenal midfielder is a man in demand, even if the Gunners no longer want him. Marseille have already made a bid to take the French under-21 captain, and he has allegedly agreed personal; terms with them. However, the Gunners were unhappy about the price they were willing to pay, and were considering exercising an option in hs contract to protect ...
Read More »Premier League trio interested in Liverpool full-back
At least three Premier League clubs are interested in signing Liverpool full-back Neco Williams. The 20-year old, who is currently with the Wales squad at the Euros, wants to leave Anfield in order to play regular first-team football. The Anfield club are sympathetic to this and are prepared to let him leave if their valuation of at least £10 million ...
Read More »United edge closer to defender deal
Manchester United have edge closer in their attempts to sign defender Pau Torres from Spanish club Villareal. Torres is currently with the Spanish squad at the Euros, where he has started both games so far. Discussions are expected to pick up pace once the tournament is concluded. United have made signing another centre back a priority this summer, and having ...
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