Transfer News

Subterms

    More stories

    • 263 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Mason Greenwood gets £8k-a-month luxury villa and a translator as Man Utd foot the bill for his fresh start in Spain

      by

      MASON GREENWOOD will attempt to rebuild his shattered career from a luxury Spanish villa paid for by Manchester United.The controversial striker sealed a season-long loan deal to LaLiga side Getafe after agreeing to resume his playing days away from Old Trafford.
      Mason Greenwood has left Man Utd on loanCredit: Reuters
      The controversial striker sealed a season-long loan deal to LaLiga side GetafeCredit: @GetafeCFen / Twitter
      Greenwood will have access to a private translator 24/7Credit: Twitter
      Man Utd will pay more than half of Greenwood’s £75,000-a-week wagesCredit: Getty
      United confirmed last month he would not play for the club again after a six-month internal investigation into rape and assault charges that were dropped.
      Greenwood, 21, had been suspended by the Red Devils since his arrest in January 2022.
      But the Old Trafford outfit remain heavily involved — and worked round the clock to create a bespoke care package ahead of his deadline day move to the Madrid-based club.
      It includes an £8,000-a-month, six- bedroom city villa close to his new club’s training ground and access to a private translator 24/7.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      Family and friends will be flown out regularly to keep him company. His dad, Andrew, 53, who oversaw his private training sessions as United decided his fate, is likely to move with him.
      Greenwood has told pals that he is determined to repay the faith shown in him by scoring a glut of goals and has not given up on a Red Devils return.
      A source said: “He’s going on loan but remains a United player.
      “It means the club has an ongoing duty of care to him and they’ve pledged to help him make a success of his move to Spain.
      Most read in Football
      “The villa is big enough for friends and family to visit. They will get the opportunity to travel to see him as much as they can.
      “It’s important he has a solid support network around him. The last thing they want is Mason isolated.”
      It is understood United will pay more than half of his £75,000-a-week wages while he is in Spain.
      Another source said Greenwood is raring to go. They added: “He’s happy he’s got himself a club in LaLiga and can finally begin to put the last two years behind him.
      “He wants to concentrate on football and becoming the best version of himself — on and off the field. He’s looking forward to playing against Barcelona and Real Madrid. He’s going to show everyone that he’s changed and that he’s matured. He knows it’ll be a long road but it starts here.”
      In a statement Erik ten Hag’s club said the move would “enable Greenwood to begin to rebuild his career away from United”.
      It vowed: “The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transition.”
      Greenwood, who has one England cap, was suspended by United after his arrest for sexual violence.
      The club will continue to offer its support to Mason and his family during this period of transitionMan Utd statement
      He was later charged with attempted rape and sexual assault but the case against him was discontinued by prosecutors in February.
      United said he would remain suspended on full pay while it conducted an internal investigation into his alleged behaviour.
      The decision to part ways was announced after five months of intense discussions and a huge backlash against plans to bring him back into the fold.
      In a statement the club said it did not believe Greenwood had committed the offences he was accused of and allegations did not give “the full picture”. But they admitted the striker had “made mistakes” and needed to take responsibility.
      United added: “Throughout, we have taken into account the wishes of the alleged victim along with the club’s standards and values.”
      They added “it has been mutually agreed” that Greenwood would find a new club.
      But Old Trafford CEO Richard Arnold said United would continue to offer the player and his alleged victim support to help them “rebuild and move forward”.
      Greenwood, who became a dad to a baby girl in July, admitted he needed to set a better example to become “a good father, a better person and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch”.
      Read More on The Sun
      Academy graduate Greenwood scored 35 goals in 129 matches for United.
      His last appearance was against West Ham on January 22, 2022.
      Greenwood had been suspended by the Red Devils since his arrest in January 2022Credit: EPA More

    • 250 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Mason Greenwood wants Man Utd return and refusing to give up on career in Premier League despite Getafe loan move

      by

      MASON GREENWOOD refuses to give up on his dream return to Manchester United.The controversial striker, 21, sealed a shock season-long loan move to LaLiga side Getafe on transfer deadline day to end an 18-month exile.
      Mason Greenwood signed on loan for Getafe on deadline dayCredit: @GetafeCFen / Twitter
      Manchester United have confirmed Greenwood will not play for the club againCredit: Alamy
      The Red Devils confirmed last month he would not play for the club again after a six-month internal investigation into rape and assault charges that were dropped.
      Now Greenwood is determined to prove himself when he faces Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid to force his way back to Old Trafford.
      A source said: “He wants to prove he can handle the pressure and hasn’t given up hope of one day playing for United again.
      “He wants to repay the faith the club was willing to show in him before the backlash over his possible return.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      “He knows he has a lot to prove — both on and off the pitch — and he’s excited to get started.”
      Another source said he was thrilled to get the chance to put the last two years behind him with a club in Spain after a move to Lazio in Italy fell through.
      And United have vowed to support him as he plots his way back to the Premier League.
      They will stump up more than half his wages and will pay for his luxury £8,000-a-month villa.
      Most read in Football
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
      Getafe boss Jose Bordalas defended the club’s move for Greenwood, who was also charged with controlling and coercive behaviour, and said: “Everyone knows what happened and the appropriate measures were taken.
      “The relevant bodies did what had to be done and it ended with a non-conviction sentence.” More

    • 175 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers planning transfer swoop on former club Liverpool for out-of-favour star

      by

      BRENDAN RODGERS has put Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher at the top of his Celtic wanted list.Hoops boss Rodgers is looking for a long-term replacement for Joe Hart.
      Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is keeping tabs on Liverpool ace Caoimhin KelleherCredit: Getty
      Celtic manager Rodgers is looking for reinforcement from former club LiverpoolCredit: PA
      And his sights are set firmly on the big Anfield reserve, 24.
      Republic of Ireland stopper Kelleher hoped to move this summer but missed out on a possible Premier League switch.
      However, his exit down the line remains likely.
      Celtic checked into Kelleher’s availability and were told he could not go just now, especially with fears of Arab interest in Kop keeper Alisson.
      Read More on Football
      Liverpool would also need to find a homegrown replacement for Kelleher, so that makes it even harder to allow him to leave.
      But the chance of being Celtic No 1 for the next few years appeals to the keeper after spending so long in the shadows at Anfield.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool will try to land Brazilian midfielder Andre, 22, in the January transfer window.
      Fluminense star Andre was on their radar in the summer but the club would not go beyond £30million for him.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS
      And with Andre’s side chasing domestic honours in Brazil, they were not willing to trade.
      He fits the Liverpool profile perfectly and they are prepared to hold on until the time and price are right.
      The Anfield transfer team are also working on a centre-half for NEXT summer.
      Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou is on the watch-list after he failed to land a move to West Ham.
      The Ivory Coast international, 22, would jump at a move to Merseyside. More

    • 200 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Premier League clubs shatter world transfer spending record for single window with outrageous summer spending spree

      by

      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have smashed the world transfer spending record with their astronomical outlay this summer. The 20 top flight teams have spent an eye-watering £2.34BILLION across this summer’s transfer window according to financial firm Deloitte.
      Chelsea signed Moises Caicedo for a Premier League record £115m from BrightonCredit: Getty
      Declan Rice swapped East London for North London in a £105m move to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Manchester City welcomed £55m man Jeremy DokuCredit: Getty
      And the crazy outlay has surpassed last summer’s record spending by a whopping £440m.
      Arsenal and Chelsea both signed £100m+ players in Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.
      With Caicedo breaking a record himself by becoming the most expensive Premier League signing ever at £115m, surpassing the £107m set by his teammate Enzo Fernandez last season.
      And it’s no surprise that it’s Chelsea who have been breaking records with The Blues splashing an unfathomable £390m – more than anyone else in the league.
      READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS
      In fact the West London outfit have spent over £1billion on transfers themselves since Todd Boehly took over last summer.
      But they were able to offset their incomings with some significant exits – Kai Havertz, Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic are just a few of the players who left Stamford Bridge during the window.
      Elsewhere Tottenham were the league’s second highest spenders after they managed to cash in on over £100m from Bayern Munich for the transfer of Harry Kane.
      They re-invested that money and then some, spending over £200million on the likes of Brennan Johnson and James Maddison.
      Most read in Football
      Chelsea got £65m from Arsenal for Kai HavertzCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount also left Chelsea for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane left the Premier League for Bayern Munich in pursuit of trophiesCredit: Getty
      James Maddison joined Spurs from relegated Leicester City in a £45m dealCredit: Getty
      FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS
      Luton Town were the top flight’s most frugal side spending a comparatively measly £20million all summer.
      But they still managed to bring in 12 new faces to Kenilworth Road for their debut Premier League campaign.
      There was big money signings all over the league with Manchester United dropping £72million on Rasmus Hojlund and their neighbours Man City forking out almost £80m for Josko Gvardiol.
      And it hasn’t gone unnoticed by football fans with many taking issue with the crazy numbers being bounded about.
      One fan on social media said: “They are ruining football.”
      Whilst another added: “Football is becoming a money game, it’s inevitable. Sad but impressive at the same time. Can’t deny it’s the biggest league in the world though.”
      There was £255m spent on deadline day alone with big name signings like Ryan Garvenberch to Liverpool and Alex Iwobi to Fulham getting over the line.
      Nottingham Forest made SEVEN signings on deadline day as teams made a mad rush to improve their squads before the window slammed shut.
      Josko Gvardiol joined the treble winners for a stunning £78mCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has put his faith in youngester Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty
      Newcastle United welcomed Sandro Tonali as they look to challenge in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Callum Hudson-Odoi joined Nottingham Forest on deadline dayCredit: Instagram @officialnffc More

    • 213 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Most expensive XI of Premier League summer transfers including mega-money Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd new boys

      by

      DECLAN RICE and Moises Caicedo form a mega-money midfield in the Premier League’s most expensive XI from this summer’s transfer window.England’s top-flight clubs spent a whopping £2.44billion on new players – with Chelsea once again splashing the most.
      Declan Rice joined Arsenal for £105m from West HamCredit: Alamy
      Moises Caicedo became the Premier League’s most expensive playerCredit: Getty

      Todd Boehly stumped up a staggering £434million to bring in 12 new first-team stars.
      A quarter of that went on Caicedo alone, with the Blues paying Brighton a new British transfer record fee of £115m including add-ons for the Ecuadorian midfielder.
      That sees him walk into the midfielder, where he partners Arsenal’s new £105m man Declan Rice.
      Mason Mount (£60m) and Dominik Szoboszlai (£60m) join forces just in front – despite signing for rivals Manchester United and Liverpool this summer.
      READ MORE ON FOOTBALL
      In attack, Rasmus Hojlund leads the line after signing for the Red Devils in a £72m transfer.
      He is supported by Kai Havertz (£65m) and Christopher Nkunku (£56m) in an all-star attack.
      At the other end of the field, new United goalkeeper Andre Onana’s £47.2m move to Old Trafford sees him take the gloves.
      The Cameroonian is shielded by a back three of Jurrien Timber of Arsenal (£39m), Manchester City’s £77m man Josko Gvardiol and new Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven, who cost up to £43m.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS
      It means the likes of Tino Livramento (£35m) and Axel Disasi (£38m) provide back-up on the bench.
      And Jeremy Doku (£55.5m), Sandro Tonali (£55m), Romeo Lavia (£58m), Matheus Nunes (£53m) and Moussa Diaby (£52m) all miss out, too.
      Brennan Johnson (£50m), Cole Palmer (£42.5m), James Maddison (£45m) and Alexis Mac Allister (£40m) were among the other big-money movers before the transfer window slammed shut.
      Overseas, Jude Bellingham’s £115m switch from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid was the biggest deal, closely followed by Harry Kane leaving Tottenham to sign for Bayern Munich in a £104m move.
      Neymar was the top Saudi move as Al-Hilal stumped up £78m for the Brazilian from PSG – although the world record could be shattered if Liverpool relent and sell Mo Salah.
      Randal Kolo Muani joined PSG for £77.2m while Lucas Hernandez (£45m) and Manuel Ugarte (£51.5m) also headed to the Parc des Princes as Kim Min-jae headed to Bayern Munich for £43.5m.
      Lastly, Malcom (£51m), Otavio (£51m), Ruben Neves (£47m) and Alexandar Mitrovic (£45m) all went to the Saudi Pro League.

      Rasmus Hojlund will be desperate to live up to his price tagCredit: Reuters
      Josko Gvardiol cost Manchester City £77mCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane finally left Tottenham in a £104m switch to BayernCredit: Getty
      Jude Bellingham has made a stunning start at Real MadridCredit: Getty More

    • 238 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Inside Kasper Schmeichel’s shocking season in Nice from surprise Leicester exit to brutal tweet and booed by own fans

      by

      NICE’S blunt 29-word statement on deadline day concluded a shocking year for Kasper Schmeichel.The goalkeeper, 36, was brutally axed by the Ligue 1 side as they ripped up his contract just 12 months after he arrived in France.
      Kasper Schmeichel saw his Nice contract ripped up on deadline dayCredit: Reuters
      He lifted the FA Cup with Leicester in May 2021Credit: AFP
      And that came after he was controversially let go after 11 years with Leicester City.
      The Dane cemented himself as a club legend at the King Power.
      He made a whopping 479 appearances for the Foxes, famously winning the Premier League in 2015-16 and 2021 FA Cup, taking on the armband and even ‘scoring’ a last-gasp header that eventually got credited to Chris Wood.
      But many eyebrows were raised when he was left out of a 5-1 win at Watford in May 2022, then missed Leicester’s pre-season training camp and eventually was allowed to leave with a year left on his contract.
      READ MORE ON TRANSFERS
      Part of that came down to a business decision – Schmeichel earned a reported £130,000 per week, second only to Jamie Vardy on Fosse Way.
      But SunSport understands the goalkeeper was not universally popular within the Seagrave training ground and it felt the right time to move him on, receiving just £1m from Nice.
      Upon his emotional exit, Schmeichel said: “I came to Leicester as a young man who was in need of a home. I needed a bit of love, I’d been around a lot of clubs and I needed somewhere I could call home.
      “It’s been more than just a club to me, it’s been a place where I’ve made lifelong friends and memories – it has been my home. Thank you for your unwavering support – you are what makes this club so special.
      Most read in Football
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
      “This isn’t a goodbye, this is farewell, see you soon. I’m sure we’ll see each other soon. But again, thank you so much for everything you’ve done.”
      Not only had Brendan Rodgers lost one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League but he also lost a key experienced head in a dressing room significantly lacking leadership.
      Danny Ward took the No1 spot between the sticks while injury-prone Jonny Evans inherited the armband in a dismal season that ended in relegation for the Foxes.
      But for Schmeichel, the grass was not necessarily any greener on the other side of the Channel.
      He got off to a nightmare start when he allegedly turned up at Nice overweight.
      To make matters worse, he was said to have wound up his new team-mates by breaking club rules – including arriving late for team meetings and undermining manager Lucien Favre.
      Schmeichel then got overlooked for the opening game and dropped again in September.
      And although he did play 36 Ligue 1 games, he found himself on the bench for three Europa Conference League fixtures.
      Schmeichel played every minute of the 5,000-1 Premier League-winning seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The goalkeeper’s snub for a 5-1 win at Watford was the beginning of the end of his 11 years at LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Then by October, his lack of popularity was demonstrated by his own fans booing him and there were already reports he could be let go by Nice due to his “poor attitude” when the transfer market reopened in January.
      The 93-cap Denmark international stayed put but failed to win over Nice’s board, management or supporters.
      And throughout the summer window, his name continued to be linked with a transfer exit, despite two years still to run on his deal.
      Giants Chelsea and Bayern Munich were both tipped to make moves while Nottingham Forest considered a shock swoop.
      But they all opted to go for different options and Schmeichel was left in limbo with seemingly no club wanting him.
      New Nice boss Francesco Farioli decided he wanted ex-Chelsea and PSG goalkeeper Marin Bulka as his first-choice stopper at the Allianz Riviera.
      And with Schmeichel surplus to requirements, he had his deal terminated.
      The club said bluntly: “OGC Nice and @kschmeichel1 have decided by mutual consent to terminate the contract of the Danish international. The club wishes him every success for the rest of his career.”
      Read More on The Sun
      A shock reunion with Rodgers at Celtic has been rumoured for the legendary goalkeeper, despite the surprising exit under the Northern Irishman from Leicester.
      But should that fail to materialise, Schmeichel’s career is at serious risk of fizzling out to a sad end as an unwanted free agent who turns 37 in November and question marks over his character, mentality and physicality, just two years on from arguably his greatest day leading his team to glory under the Wembley arch.
      Schmeichel is the son of Manchester United icon PeterCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      The stopper could be reunited with Brendan Rodgers at CelticCredit: AP
      Schmeichel had a ‘goal’ given to Chris Wood despite his header appearing to cross the lineCredit: PA:Press Association More

    • 275 Shares179 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea star’s reaction to mega deadline day bid for him caught on camera as he watches Sky Sports News in leaked video

      by

      A CHELSEA star has been caught on camera giving his reaction to a HUGE deadline day bid that came in for him. Ian Maatsen was the subject of a £31.5million bid from Burnley with Vincent Kompany keen to re-sign the youngster.

      Burnley launched a £31.5million bid for Ian Maatsen on deadline dayCredit: Getty
      Maatsen spent last season on loan at BurnleyCredit: Getty
      Maatsen spent last term on loan with the Clarets in the Championship, but will be staying put at Stamford Bridge this season.
      The Blues are said to have accepted the bid which was a loan offer with an obligation to buy for £31.5m.
      But the move ultimately collapsed after it was revealed by Jacob Steinberg that Maatsen was reluctant to head to Turf Moor on a permanent basis.
      And now a leaked video has shown the Chelsea wonderkid reacting to the news that Burnley had bid for him whilst watching Sky Sports News.
      READ MORE TRANSFER NEWS
      The 21-year-old can be seen smiling as the news is breaking and then turning to the camera to reassure Chelsea fans he is staying.
      He appears to say: “I’m still here guys. Up the Blues!”
      Maatsen has featured twice for Mauricio Pochettino’s side so far this season with both appearances coming from the bench.
      But he is highly rated amongst the West London club’s fanbase and they’ll be pleased he’s staying put.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS
      Chelsea topped off their transfer window with the addition of Cole Palmer from Manchester City.
      The winger became their 11th signing of the summer and pushed the total spending under owner Todd Boehly over the £1BILLION mark.
      Cole Palmer has joined Chelsea for £42.5millionCredit: Getty More

    • 213 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Callum Hudson-Odoi’s true transfer fee leaves fans staggered after Chelsea ace was once linked with Bayern Munich

      by

      CHELSEA FANS have been left staggered after they found out how much their club really sold Callum Hudson-Odoi for. Hudson-Odoi joined Nottingham Forest on deadline day and it was for far less than Bayern Munich previously offered.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi has signed for Nottingham ForestCredit: Instagram @officialnffc
      The 22-year-old was once one of the most highly rated prospects in the country, but is no longer at the top of his game.
      Back in 2020 when he had first made a name for himself at Chelsea, Bayern Munich tried to steal him away from The Blues in a deal worth a whopping £70million.
      But just three years later and he is now leaving Stamford Bridge for the City Ground in a deal worth pennies in comparison.
      The Telegraph has revealed that Forest have actually signed Hudson-Odoi for just £3million with £2m of potential add-ons.
      READ MORE TRANSFER NEWS
      It had first been said that the tricky winger would be leaving for £8million, but that was later corrected to the true fee.
      And the bargain price tag has left Chelsea fans stunned – leading many of them to head to social media to voice their opinions on the matter.
      One said: “Imagine he thrives now, £5m could be an absolutely insane deal.”
      Another added: “This fee baffles me. Why so cheap?”
      Most read in Football
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
      A third commented: “£5m, I’m crying.”
      Whilst another fan joked that there must be a mistake with the numbers, they wrote: “I think you missed out a zero there.”
      Hudson-Odoi burst on to the scene back in the 2019/2020 when he was playing regular minutes for Chelsea.
      He even earned himself a call-up to the England squad and was capped three times for the Three Lions.
      But his playing time began to dry up and after struggling to get minutes he spent last season on loan in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen.
      Even there he had a hard time getting on the pitch as he made just 14 league appearances all season registering one assist and failing to score a goal.
      There will be high hopes for the Englishman in Nottingham as Forest look to improve on their 16th place Premier League finish last season.
      The Tricky Trees had a busy deadline day which saw them sign an incredible SEVEN players including Divock Origi and Nuno Tavares.
      Hudson-Odoi was a rising star at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old has been capped three times for EnglandCredit: Reuters
      He spent last season on loan with Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty More