Transfer News

Subterms

    More stories

    • 213 Shares14 Views

      in Soccer

      ‘The last position we need’, moan Man Utd fans as they’re linked with shock Premier League defender

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in Brighton defender Pervis Estupinan, according to reports.Ruben Amorim is looking to overhaul his squad this summer after a woeful season that saw the Red Devils finish in their lowest ever position of 15th.Man Utd are keen on Pervis EstupinanCredit: ReutersRuben Amorim is planning a squad overhaulCredit: ReutersJournalist Ben Jacobs claims United have enquired about Estupinan as they look to bolster options at left-wing-back.The 27-year-old featured 30 times for Brighton this season, scoring once and assisting another.It is currently unclear whether the Seagulls are open to selling the Ecuadorian or what fee they may demand.Estupinan’s contract on the south coast does not expire until the summer of 2027.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut some United fans are not happy about the rumours and claim they do not need a new left-wing-back.Patrick Dorgu was signed in January for £25million and teenager Diego Leon joins this summer from Cerro Porteno in Paraguay for a reported £7m.Meanwhile, the likes of Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui and youngster Harry Amass have also filled in there.One supporter wrote: “Why are we even looking at left wing-backs. The last position we need signings for.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnother added: “We have Dorgu and Leon already. Concentrate on key positions which is striker, forwards, central midfield and a goalkeeper.”A third commented: “Definitely bigger priorities. Plenty of cover in that area, best keep the money for elsewhere.”Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho show middle finger to fans during Man Utd’s post-season tour in MalaysiaBut others disagreed, saying: “Would be a decent rotation option with Dorgu.”Though departures are currently the focus at Old Trafford as club chiefs are set for talks with Real Betis over Antony next week.And Bruno Fernandes is said to be “giving serious consideration” to a mega-money move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

    • 250 Shares23 Views

      in Soccer

      Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ruben Amorim ‘on collision course for huge fall-out if Bruno Fernandes is sold in transfer window’

      by

      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE risks a major falling out with Ruben Amorim should he sell Bruno Fernandes, according to reports.Manchester United captain Fernandes is being aggressively pursued by Saudi side Al-Hilal.Sir Jim Ratcliffe comforts Ruben Amorim after the Europa League finalCredit: AlamyBruno Fernandes has been in action on Man Utd’s post season tourCredit: GettyWith the Red Devils on a post-season tour of Asia, the midfielder’s agent has been in Riyadh meeting with Al-Hilal chiefs.The Saudi side are said to be willing to spend £100million on the 30-year-old, while offering him a three-year tax-free deal worth £200m.According to the Star, Ratcliffe is willing to cash in on Fernandes in order to ease cash-strapped United’s financial woes.Amorim, however, is determined to keep his skipper – and would be “seething” should his Portuguese compatriot be flogged.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFernandes, who is said to be seriously considering Al-Hilal’s offer, opened the door to an Old Trafford exit after United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.The midfielder said: “I have always been honest. I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go.”I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.”In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAmorim has stressed that he wants to keep FernandesCredit: Getty”If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is, and football sometimes is like this.”Asked about whether Fernandes will leave after picking him for today’s 3-1 victory over Hong Kong, boss Amorim claimed: “I don’t think so.Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star’s future”I don’t know for sure, nobody does. But I don’t think so.”I think he wants to stay. He is saying no to a lot of things but it shows that he wants to win.” More

    • 225 Shares15 Views

      in Soccer

      Real Betis considering rare transfer gambit to complete Antony switch which would see him part-owned by Man Utd

      by

      REAL BETIS are considering a bold strategy to keep Antony at the club, according to reports.The Brazilian has been on loan at the Spanish side from Manchester United since January.Real Betis are exploring ways to keep AntonyCredit: GettyAntony has scored nine goals in 26 games for Betis, with both the player and club keen for him to stay.But the Conference League finalists do not have an option to buy him inserted in the current loan deal.Spanish outlet Marca report that Betis and Man Utd chiefs will hold talks over Antony’s future next week.The Red Devils will not accept a cut-price deal and the LaLiga side may therefore struggle to afford him permanently.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey will instead offer to take him on loan again and even have plans to co-own Antony with Man Utd.In a rarely-seen move, Betis could reportedly agree to purchase just a percentage of the winger’s rights.It means both teams could benefit from any future sale.But the scheme still relies on Antony cutting his £200,000-a-week salary, which Man Utd have been covering 16 per cent of.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBetis fans are desperate to keep hold of their new fans’ favourite and chanted for him to stay after they beat Fiorentina in the Conference League semi-final.Club legend Joaquin even joked he would help Antony’s kidnapping to ensure he does not return to Old Trafford.’Leaving Man Utd works wonders’ – Fans love Antony’s wild Real Betis celebrations as he goes topless and waves huge flagHe said: “I’ll provide the car if he has to be kidnapped, but let him stay no matter what.”Meanwhile, new Bayer Leveruksen boss Erik ten Hag is supposedly open to a reunion with Antony and Alejandro Garnacho. Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

    • 188 Shares23 Views

      in Soccer

      Arsenal offered Benjamin Sesko transfer with RB Leipzig desperate to sell £85million striker next week

      by

      RB LEIPZIG would love to sell star player Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal NEXT WEEK.The Bundesliga club have told the Slovenian forward, 21, they are looking for a quick sale so they can start spending the cash at the start of the transfer window.RB Leipzig would love to sell Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal next weekBut Arsenal may prioritise signing Sporting Lisbon star Viktor GyokeresBut the situation is complicated because Arsenal are looking at both Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.And they are extremely unlikely to sign both as they also need to strengthen elsewhere.Arsenal could even prioritise trying to sign in-demand £70million rated Gyokeres, meaning Mikel Arteta’s search for a new striker could turn into a saga and Sesko might have to wait.Gunners boss Arteta wanted to sign Sesko both last summer and in January. Read More on ArsenalLeipzig know the north London club remain interested but there have been no further talks.But they told Sesko in talks this week that he can leave as soon as possible.The German club are hoping for £85m, although they are likely to get nearer £60m.Sesko was due to play for the club in a friendly against Santos on Wednesday but was ruled out with a knee injury.Most read in FootballThe centre-forward enjoyed an impressive season with Leipzig as he amassed 21 goals and six assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesThe Slovenian also counts 16 goals in 41 caps with his national team.Martin Zubimendi, meanwhile, will complete his Arsenal medical in the next few days ahead of a £51m switch from Real Sociedad.Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by ‘the Man Utd that everyone laughs at’ More

    • 238 Shares17 Views

      in Soccer

      Harry Maguire says ‘a lot of players’ are leaving Man Utd in transfer firesale with Bruno Fernandes ‘considering’ exit

      by

      HARRY MAGUIRE admits he expects a lot of players to leave Manchester United this summer.The Red Devils are set for yet another rebuild after finishing 15th in the Premier League.Harry Maguire expects plenty of players to leave Old Trafford this summerCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes is subject to a £100million bid from Al-HilalCredit: GettyOutcasts like Jadon Sancho are expected to leaveCredit: GettyRuben Amorim is expected to stay on as manager but he will likely oversee multiple departures when the transfer window reopens.Maguire revealed there will be several comings and goings at Old Trafford, emphasising the importance of getting recruitment right.He said to press at a commercial event in Mumbai: “We will make a lot of changes in the summer at the club.”There will be a lot of players who leave and hopefully a lot of players will come in.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”And that’s down to the club to make sure they get that right and it’s down to us players to make sure that we are the ones that are involved.”Maguire deputised for captain Bruno Fernandes in the post-season friendly defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur.And it is a job he could take on full-time with Fernandes subject to a transfer bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.His agent reportedly held “productive talks” over the move, which could see United receive £100million for their talisman.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordUnited are also seeking to cash in on Alejandro Garnacho, who is understood to have been informed he can leave along with Andre Onana and Luke Shaw.While buyers are being found for outcasts like Jadon Sancho, Antony and Marcus Rashford, who all departed Old Trafford on loan in January.Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star’s future More

    • 225 Shares15 Views

      in Soccer

      Erik ten Hag ‘targeting two of his former Man Utd stars’ in first transfer window with Bayer Leverkusen

      by

      ERIK TEN HAG is targeting two of his old Manchester United players at new club Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports.Former Red Devils boss Ten Hag took the reins at German side Bayer earlier this week, in what is his first job since being sacked by Man Utd in October.Erik ten Hag is targeting two of his former players at Bayer LeverkusenCredit: GettyThe club have discussed moves for Antony and Alejandro GarnachoCredit: ReutersAnd as he prepares to succeed departing manager Xabi Alonso, who is joining Real Madrid, Ten Hag is said to be looking to bolster his squad’s firepower with two new arrivals.According to German outlet Kicker, the Dutchman’s new club have internally discussed the signings of Antony and Alejandro Garnacho.The former spent the second half of the season on loan at Real Betis and showed the form which convinced Man Utd to splash £85.5million on him when they signed him from Ajax in 2022.Antony, 25, also featured in the Conference League final against Chelsea on Wednesday, but had a quiet game other than an explosive headbutt on a Enzo Fernandez as his team lost 4-1.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMan Utd are prepared to make a loss of more than half of what they paid to land the Brazilian after slapping a £40m price tag on him this summer. Meanwhile, Garnacho looks destined to leave after being told to “pray” he finds a new club by Ruben Amorim in front of team-mates.That exchange came with Amorim furious at the winger’s outburst blasting the club’s “s*** season” after being benched for the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.The 20-year-old was subsequently omitted from the squad for Man Utd’s final Premier League game against Aston Villa, which they won 2-0.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHis partner also appeared to confirm his imminent exit with a cryptic two-word message on social media when she posted a picture of a baby-size United kit alongside the caption: “Last match.”In January, Garnacho was the subject of transfer interest from Napoli with offers in the region of £55m. Ten Hag reveals problem with current players in first interview since Man Utd sackingChelsea are also reported to be interested in a move for the Argentine.Ten Hag’s new side will have overfilled coffers with the sales of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz for a combined fee of more than £150m to Liverpool.However, the report adds that a move for Antony is more likely.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordMan Utd’s dire financial situation means they will need to sell heavy in order to rebuild their squad effectively to suit Amorim’s football.A huge firesale of the Man Utd flop squad is expected this summer. Club captain Bruno Fernandes is said to be seriously considering a £100m transfer to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal, which comes after the midfielder said he would understand if transfer chiefs wanted to “cash in” on their talisman.Read More on The SunMan Utd’s chief negotiator Matt Hargreaves reportedly flew to Italy over talks for a stunning cash-plus-player swap deal with Napoli for Rasmus Hojlund and Victor Osimhen.Chelsea loanee Jadon Sancho has also taken another step towards the Old Trafford exit after the Blues asked the Englishman to reduce his wages before they trigger the £25m transfer clause in his loan deal. More

    • 213 Shares14 Views

      in Soccer

      Real Madrid interested in Lewis-Skelly free transfer next summer with Arsenal star’s contract talks ‘not going well’

      by

      MYLES LEWIS-SKELLY is being eyed for a stunning transfer by Real Madrid, according to reports. The youngster has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates, playing 39 games for the Gunners and chipping in with one goal and three assists.Myles Lewis-Skelly could leave Arsenal on a free transferCredit: GettyLewis-Skelly had a breakthrough campaign this seasonCredit: APReal Madrid could land a second England international on a free transferCredit: APHowever, having signed his first professional contract in October 2023, the 18-year-old could already be set to move away from north London and end a decade-long association with the club.That’s because with just one year left on his contract, Real Madrid are now “sniffing around” the situation as they possibly eye another free transfer for an English star.According to The Guardian, negotiations between the player and Arsenal over new terms are “not going well.”And this has left Spanish giants Real on red alert to sign the England international full-back.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe La Liga club have already landed Liverpool’s own English international full-back in Trent Alexander-Arnold, with a £10million fee agreed to allow him to play at the Club World Cup next month.Combined with Jude Bellingham already at the club, it means Xabi Alonso’s new-look Madrid team could feature as many as three English stars at the Bernabeu.But ultimately, the player’s future could depend on where he is seen as playing long-term.Lewis-Skelly played as a midfielder during his days in the Hale End Academy, but has primarily starred as a left-back – often inverting – since breaking into the Arsenal first-team.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHowever, Arteta has hinted at a possible switch into midfield from next season for the teenager. He said: “He is very intelligent, very willing and very physical. If you have those three ingredients and you have a personality that can go through blips — it can happen — that is Myles. That is what he has done.Arsenal wonderkid Lewis-Skelly’s mum reveals he’s ‘still on washing-up duty’… and how she nearly missed Man City goal”He can do as a 6 and an an 8. It will depend a lot on the relationships and the chemistry with other players, how this evolves within the team.”And football, which direction it goes , what demands of certain positions as well. He is certainly a player that can play a in lots of positions.”Lewis-Skelly was selected in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad.Tuchel deployed him as a full-back in his last two Three Lions’ appearances, World Cup qualification clashes against Albania and Latvia in March, the first of which Lewis-Skelly scored in.Losing him to Los Blancos, who have also been long-term admirers of William Saliba, would be a bitter blow to the Gunners long-term transfer plans.Arsenal are also in negotiations with fellow starlet Ethan Nwaneri.Read More on The SunIn terms of incomings this summer, Arsenal have submitted an offer to land Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres but have been joined in the pursuit by Chelsea.However, the Blues being boosted after news emerged that Liam Delap wants to join them may give the Gunners a clear shot at the former Coventry ace.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

    • 213 Shares34 Views

      in Soccer

      Bruno Fernandes’ agent ‘holds productive Al-Hilal talks in Saudi Arabia over stunning £100m transfer from Man Utd’

      by

      BRUNO FERNANDES’ agent has held “productive” talks with Al-Hilal, according to reports.The Saudi side are pushing hard to seal a £100million deal for the Manchester United captain in the coming days.Al-Hilal are pushing to sign Man Utd skipper Bruno FernandesCredit: PAFernandes, 30, has been on the Red Devils’ post-season tour in Malaysia.According to the Mail, his agent Miguel Pinho, meanwhile, jetted to Saudi Arabia to meet with Al-Hilal chiefs.Club president Fahad bin Nafel is said to have engaged in positive talks with Pinho at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh – with Al-Hilal proposing a tax-free £700,000 a week three-year deal worth £200m including bonuses.Al-Hilal are set to participate in the expanded Club World Cup next month and want to recruit a new superstar in time to feature.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSLast year’s Saudi champions told Fernandes’ camp on Monday that they wanted a response within 72 hours.The Portuguese midfielder is yet to give them a concrete decision.Man Utd’s stance is said to be that they’d like to keep their skipper.Fernandes’ future could be settled later this week.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollowing United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham, Fernandes offered to quit the Red Devils.The former Sporting CP star said: “I have always been honest. I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go.Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award – but admits he DOESN’T want it”I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.”In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.”If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is, and football sometimes is like this.”Boss Ruben Amorim, 40, said earlier this week: “He’s really important for us and really important for what we want to build with this team.” More