More stories

  • in

    Leeds line up loan transfer for Man Utd starlet as Wilfried Gnonto replacement as forward seeks Premier League return

    LEEDS have expressed an interest in signing Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo on loan, according to reports.The Whites were relegated from the Premier League last month and they are now at risk of losing several first team stars.
    Diallo could join Leeds on loanCredit: Getty
    Wilfried Gnonto is already being lined up for a return to the top level, with Everton considering a permanent transfer.
    And according to The Mirror, Leeds want to sign Diallo as his replacement.
    Although the Whites are yet to announce their new manager, club chiefs want to bring the 20-year-old to Elland Road on loan for the 2023-24 Championship campaign.
    Diallo spent last season on loan at Sunderland, where he became a fan favourite after scoring 14 goals in 42 appearances.
    Read More on Football
    He is yet to establish himself as a regular first-team player at Man Utd, so Erik ten Hag will likely sanction another loan deal before the upcoming season starts.
    Leeds are also expected to lose Tyler Adams, Rasmus Kristensen, Crysencio Summerville and Robin Koch this summer.
    Adams is being targeted by Aston Villa, while Everton are keeping tabs on Summerville as well as Gnonto.
    Roma are interested in signing Kristensen on a permanent transfer.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    And Koch is expected to leave – possibly on a free transfer – with Manchester United understood to be interested.
    The Red Devils reportedly held talks with the defender earlier this month. More

  • in

    Chelsea keeper Kepa makes decision on future amid Saudi transfer raids as Wag Andrea Martinez shares ‘beautiful’ pics

    KEPA ARRIZABALAGA wants to stay at Chelsea and convince the fans he is their true Blue No1.The Spanish keeper, 28, thinks incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino can help him win over the supporters.
    Kepa Arrizabalaga is keen to stay put at Chelsea and win over the fans for goodCredit: Getty
    Kepa is big pals with Toni Jimenez who will be joining Pochettino as goalkeeper coach.
    The pair have started planning and believe Kepa can improve next season.
    Chelsea are selling fellow keeper Edouard Mendy, 31, to Saudi side Al-Alhi and have been linked with a move for Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.
    But Kepa must prove himself to a fifth manager since a £71.6million move to London five years ago.
    READ MORE ON CHELSEA
    Jimenez is part of Pochettino’s staff who will officially begin work on July 3.
    Kepa returns a few days later, having been recalled to Spain’s squad — even if he did not play in their Nations League triumph.
    Kepa has two years left on his contract and wants to stay, even though Chelsea’s owners are offloading a raft of players.
    During his time off, though, Kepa is relaxing in the sunshine with his fiancee Andrea Martinez.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    The glamourous Wag took to Instagram to share snaps of the pair soaking up the rays on holiday.
    The loved-up couple also did a gym session together as the goalkeeper ensures he keeps up his fitness levels during the off-season.
    Fans adored the pics and flooded the comments with support for the engaged duo.
    One said: “Beautiful together.”
    Another wrote: “So sweet.”
    A third added: “Best couple, best goalkeeper.”
    Kepa and Andrea Martinez are enjoying a holiday following the long 2022-23 seasonCredit: Instagram @kepaarrizabalaga
    The couple are engaged to be married and fans loved the contentCredit: Instagram @kepaarrizabalaga More

  • in

    Man City ready to hijack Arsenal’s £100m transfer bid for Declan Rice but need big promise from England ace first

    MANCHESTER CITY reportedly want assurances from Declan Rice that he wants to join them.That is before they launch a £100million offer to hijack the West Ham star’s move to Arsenal.
    Declan Rice is valued at £100million by West HamCredit: Getty
    Man City want to sign him but want assurances that he wants the moveCredit: Rex
    It could leave Arsenal sweating over their transfer plansCredit: AP
    According to the Mirror, West Ham are confident they will receive the £100m valuation for their skipper from one club or the other.
    Arsenal have already seen two bids for Rice pushed back, with their latest offer worth £90m including add-ons.
    City are determined to land Rice, 24, after the departure of Ilkay Gundogan.
    However, if Rice has no genuine interest in joining the Etihad outfit, City will withdraw their interest.
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
    Rice has been gearing up for a move to the Emirates for months and is said to prefer a move there.
    Indeed, Bayern Munich withdrew their interest in the England international after this revelation.
    The report adds Arsenal’s financial department are working hard on how to restructure the deal in order to best appease the Hammers’ demands.
    After their stunning Treble success and strong player sales, Man City are said to be armed with a £300million war chest.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    With stars such as Ilkay Gundogan departing, along with reports linking Bernardo Silva and Aymeric Laporte away from the club, City will be in need of reinforcements.
    They have already lasered in a deal for Mateo Kovacic.
    Meanwhile, Josko Gvardiol has been identified as Laporte’s successor.
    However, it will take a world record fee for a defender to prise him away from RB Leipzig.
    In Arsenal’s case, a deal for Kai Havertz appears to be close, while they have a clear shot at landing Ajax star Jurrien Timber in part of what could be a record-breaking £200m spree for the Gunners. More

  • in

    Kylian Mbappe ‘sets out condition to make Real Madrid transfer NOW after leaving PSG bosses outraged’

    KYLIAN MBAPPE has set out his condition to sign for Real Madrid this summer.The French forward’s transfer stance is understood to have left Paris Saint-Germain bosses outraged.
    Kylian Mbappe has outlined his condition to join Real Madrid nowCredit: Getty
    Mbappe caused a stir earlier this month by confirming he will not be extending his contract beyond next summer.
    The revelation has left PSG facing the prospect of losing him for free in 2024 if they do not sell him during the current transfer window.
    Real Madrid have been heavily linked with making a move for Mbappe after failing with an approach last year.
    According to Marca, Mbappe has laid out his condition for making the move now.
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
    The report claims that he will only accept a move if he does not lose out on any money.
    His remaining 12 months on his PSG deal consists of £51million and a £77million loyalty bonus.
    However, he would miss out on the bonus if he were to be sold this summer.
    Neither Mbappe or his mum and agent Faiza Lamary are willing to lose out on that money.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    Mbappe had instead planned to sign a pre-contract agreement with Real Madrid in January before joining the club when his contract expires.
    That would allow him to receive both his remaining wages and bonus, as well as a signing on fee from the Spanish giants thought to be worth between £86million and 108million.
    Lamary has already had assurances that Los Blancos will offer the same package as they did a year ago.

    PSG’s asking price has also caused an issue with the deal, with the French champions needing to lower the fee in order to compensate Mbappe for forgoing his loyalty bonus.
    However, according to Marca’s report, PSG still want £170million for the 24-year-old, who has been handed an “ultimatum” by the club.
    Mbappe has been told he will be put up for sale this summer if he does not reconsider his contract stance. More

  • in

    Man Utd transfer chief ‘fuming with Chelsea over Mason Mount talks’ as Todd Boehly names price for England star

    MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer chief is reportedly fuming with Chelsea over the Mason Mount transfer saga.The Red Devils are keen to land the midfielder, 24, this summer as he enters the final 12 months of his Blues contract and has refused all extension offers.
    Mason Mount’s transfer saga to Manchester United continues to rumble onCredit: Getty
    But their three bids so far – for £40million, £50m and £55m – have all been rejected by the Stamford Bridge club.
    And now the Manchester Evening News report that United’s football director John Murtough is growing increasingly frustrated with Chelsea.
    He is said to be annoyed and taken a dim view of their policy to communicate the United bids through to the media.
    To make matters worse, Todd Boehly continues to hold out for a whopping £65m for the 36-cap England international.
    READ MORE ON MAN UTD
    The Chelsea owner would likely accept £58m with £7m in add-ons, too.
    However, United may struggle to meet that fee with the MEN adding that Murtough’s “hands are tied” due to the financial state of the Old Trafford side.
    The Red Devils do not think Mount is worth as much as Chelsea are demanding, especially given his desire to leave and short contract length.
    And United know they cannot overspend – because their priority remains landing a new central striker.
    Most read in Football
    BETTING SPECIAL – BEST SPORTS BETTING APPS IN THE UK
    It is thought if the Mount negotiations fail with Chelsea to develop – personal terms have already been agreed – then Erik ten Hag has four possible alternatives to the midfielder lined up, although Mount is the favourite.
    Ten Hag even held video calls with some transfer targets to discuss possible moves.
    Declan Rice has previously been linked with Old Trafford.
    But the West Ham skipper looks on course to join either Manchester City or Arsenal.
    Adrien Rabiot, meanwhile, may opt to extend his contract at Juventus, with his current deal expiring on Friday.
    Moises Caicedo of Brighton is another option – but he would not be cheap with the Seagulls rejecting an offer of £75m from Arsenal in January. More

  • in

    Leeds star Wilfried Gnonto lined up for immediate Premier League transfer return with relegation rivals

    LEEDS UNITED star Wilfried Gnonto is being lined up for an immediate Premier League return.The Italian forward is being targeted by one of Leeds’ relegation rivals from last season.
    Wilfried Gnonto is being lined up for an immediate Premier League returnCredit: Rex
    According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Everton are keen on signing Gnonto this summer.
    The Toffees narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship at Leeds’ expense last term.
    Their final day victory over Bournemouth confined Leeds, who were beaten by Tottenham Hotspur, to the drop.
    Everton are now interested in taking one of their former relegation rivals’ best players.
    READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
    Gnonto scored four goals and provided four assists for Leeds after signing from FC Zurich last summer.
    His form for the relegated Whites during his first season in England has seen him attract interest from several clubs, including Arsenal.
    However, any move will likely have to wait, with Gnonto currently on international duty with the Italy under-21s.
    He came on as a second half sub in his country’s opening match of the European Championships on Thursday, a 2-1 loss to France.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    Wilfried Gnonto is currently on international duty with the Italy under-21sCredit: Getty
    Gnonto is not the only Leeds player who could make an immediate top flight return, either.
    Full-back Rasmus Kristensen is closing in on a move to Serie A side Roma.
    He is said to be in advanced talks with the Italian giants, who are pushing for an agreement with Leeds.
    Meanwhile, Aston Villa are reportedly eyeing a move for midfielder Tyler Adams. More

  • in

    Middlesbrough join transfer race for Everton striker with Sunderland and Stoke chasing ex-Man City ace

    MIDDLESBROUGH have joined Sunderland and Stoke City in the race to sign Everton striker Ellis Simms.The former Manchester City starlet is in demand this summer as he enters the final year of his Toffees contract.
    Everton’s Ellis Simms could be on his way to the Championship this summerCredit: Getty
    According to TeamTalk, Boro are the latest Championship club to enquire about signing Simms.
    Sunderland, Stoke and Ipswich Town are said to have already made clear their interest in pursuing a deal for the forward.
    Middlesbrough’s interest comes as they fear losing last season’s Championship top scorer Chuba Akpom.
    As revealed by SunSport, Akpom is wanted by several Premier League clubs and is also into the final 12 months of his contract.
    READ MORE ON FOOTBALL
    His strike partner Cameron Archer has already departed the Riverside Stadium, returning to parent club Aston Villa following his loan spell.
    Simms appears set to leave Everton this summer after struggling for game time after being recalled from his loan at Sunderland in January.
    He scored once in 11 Premier League matches for the club but was limited to just two starts under Sean Dyche.
    The 22-year-old had scored seven times during his six-month stint at Sunderland prior to returning to Merseyside.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    A move to Middlesbrough would see Simms boost the club’s promotion push following last season’s fourth-placed finish in the Championship.
    Michael Carrick guided the club to the play-offs before losing over two legs to Coventry City at the end of the season. More

  • in

    Man Utd to seal £43m transfer for David De Gea replacement Andre Onana ‘next week’ after talks with Inter ace’s agent

    MANCHESTER UNITED are set to seal the £43million signing of Andre Onana “next week” following talks with his agent.The goalkeeper will reportedly sign from Inter Milan and is seen as a replacement for David de Gea.
    Manchester United could sign Andre Onana as a replacement for David de GeaCredit: Getty
    De Gea is currently set to leave the club once his contract expires at the end of the month.
    United have offered him a new deal, but with a reduced salary, and hope to clarify his future this week.
    Dean Henderson is also expected to depart the club this summer, intensifying the need to recruit a new goalkeeper.
    That new stopper now looks set to be Onana, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, who report the deal has progressed following talks on Friday.
    READ MORE ON MAN UTD
    Club representatives met with the player’s agent and are ready to pay £43million plus add-ons to complete the transfer in the next week.
    Onana had changed agents in order to get the deal done, according to the Daily Mail, with his new representatives handling talks with United on Friday.
    He will reunite with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford, having previously played under the Dutchman at Ajax.
    The 27-year-old made 145 appearances under Ten Hag, winning three league titles and a pair of Dutch Cups.
    Most read in Football
    FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
    He had been linked with Chelsea earlier in the window before United entered the race to sign him.
    Onana will join just one year after moving to Inter, having won the Coppa Italia and reaching the Champions League final in his sole season in Italy.
    De Gea could wave goodbye to Manchester United this weekCredit: Reuters More