Transfer News

Subterms

    More stories

    • 275 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      David de Gea likely to leave on free transfer as Man Utd face starting pre-season with third choice Tom Heaton in goal

      by

      MANCHESTER UNITED have been left in a goalkeeping limbo with a fortnight to go before their first pre-season game.Right now Erik ten Hag has no idea who will be between the posts come July 12 in Oslo when they face Leeds.
      David de Gea looks poised to depart after declining a deal on lower payCredit: Getty
      Tom Heaton could begin pre-season between the sticks as Man Utd battle to resolve the futures of top two keepers De Gea and Dean HendersonCredit: Getty
      David de Gea has refused to sign on reduced terms with his contract up this week.
      The Spanish keeper, 32, had previously been the highest paid player at £375,000 but the club wanted to reduce that to £200,000 on a new one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.
      De Gea verbally agreed but nothing was signed on either side and the club went cold.
      Negotiations are said to be continuing but it is looking increasingly likely he will leave as a free agent after 12 years at Old Trafford.
      READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS
      Ten Hag is clearly not convinced by De Gea even admitting after the 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City earlier this month that his distribution from the back needed to be worked on.
      Meanwhile he is not against retaining Dean Henderson, 26, following his loan spell at Nottingham Forest.
      But without either, 37-year-old Tom Heaton is left as United’s senior goalkeeper.
      United have been enquiring about Inter Milan’s Andre Onana but would only offer £30million while the Serie A Champions League finalists want £50million for the Cameroon international.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Ten Hag coached Onana, 27, at Ajax and knows his ability at playing out from the back which is crucial to the Dutch coach.
      Inter director Piero Ausilio is in contact with United about a possible deal.
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag has a dilemma over the goalkeeper roleCredit: Getty More

    • 250 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Declan Rice keen for Arsenal to improve £90m bid to seal Emirates switch but remains open to Man City transfer

      by

      DECLAN RICE is waiting on Arsenal to increase their bid as the  transfer tug of war with Manchester City rumbles on.Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners saw an opening £90million approach for Rice rejected by West Ham.
      West Ham star Declan Rice wants Arsenal to improve their bid but is also keen on Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      City had entered the race on Monday night with an £80m offer, plus £10m in add-ons.
      Arsenal have seen two bids, the second also worth a club-record £90m — £75m up front plus £15m in add-ons — turned down.
      But the pressure is now back on the Gunners to make a third offer for the England midfielder, 24, and hit West Ham’s valuation of £106m.
      City will react to Arsenal’s next attempt but SunSport understands  Rice’s preferred destination is still North London.
      Read More on Football
      However, Rice — who is currently on holiday  — would be open to moving to the North.
      SunSport understand Arsenal are planning a third bid for the midfielder almost 24 hours after City’s offer was rejected.
      The England international is manager Mikel Arteta’s priority signing this summer.
      And Rice is bound to move after turning down a bumper new contract from West Ham.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      And following the Hammers’ success in the Europa Conference League, co-owner David Sullivan confirmed he would be leaving.
      City boss Pep Guardiola is said to view Rice as a replacement for Ilkay Gundogan, who joined Barcelona.
      But Guardiola has also signed Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea to boost his midfield. More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Man City confirm £30m Mateo Kovacic signing as Pep Guardiola makes Chelsea star first transfer since winning Treble

      by

      MANCHESTER CITY have announced the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea.Kovacic has officially become City’s first summer signing since their stunning Treble triumph.

      Manchester City have announced the arrival of Mateo Kovacic from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Manchester City announced Kovacic’s arrival on social mediaCredit: https://twitter.com/ManCity
      Kovacic posed in a Manchester City kit during his official unveilingCredit: https://twitter.com/ManCity
      The midfielder joins the Citizens shortly after Ilkay Gundogan’s departure to Barcelona.
      City issued a video on social media showing their new player wearing next season’s kit.
      The ex-Real Madrid ace went on to strike a few poses with a big smile on his face.
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Croatia international moves to the Etihad after a £30million deal with the Blues.
      Read More on Man City
      Romano reported that City offered a fee of £25m with £5m in add-ons for the 29-year-old.
      The Croat put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Pep Guardiola’s side.
      Kovacic said: “This is a brilliant move for me.
      “Anyone who has watched this team under Pep knows how good they are – for me, they are the best in the world.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      “To be joining this squad really is a dream for any footballer”.
      Kovacic joined Chelsea in 2018 from Real on an initial loan before signing a permanent deal a year later.
      The ex-Inter Milan star went on to register a total of six goals and 15 assists in 221 appearances at Stamford Bridge. More

    • 213 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Harry Kane and Bayern Munich ‘reach agreement in principle’ over transfer with decision now down to Tottenham

      by

      HARRY KANE has reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich.The Bundesliga giants set their sights on signing the striker earlier this week.
      Kane has reached an agreement in principle with BayernCredit: Getty
      They officially tabled a bid worth £60.2million plus add-ons on Tuesday morning, but it was instantly knocked back by Tottenham.
      Spurs officials then went on to reveal that they would not entertain any offers for their star man this summer – even though he has just one year remaining on his current contract.
      Despite the claims, Bayern Munich are still determined to sign the striker before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off.
      According to Sport Bild, Kane has reached an agreement in principle with the German side.
      Read More on Tottenham
      The striker’s father and brother allegedly conducted the negotiations.
      It is now up to Tottenham to decide whether or not to cash-in on him before his contract runs down.

      Manchester United and Real Madrid have also expressed an interest in signing Kane.
      The Red Devils have been pushing to sign the England star for months, but Tottenham’s reluctance to sell their all-time top scorer to a Premier League rival has seen his price tag increase.
      Most read in Football
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
      Spurs chief Levy could feel more inclined to sell Kane to a European side.
      Real Madrid considered a swoop for the 29-year-old earlier this month following the departure of Karim Benzema, but they have lost interest in recent weeks.
      Kane scored 30 goals for Tottenham last season More

    • 300 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      De Gea SIGNED Man Utd contract extension only for club to pull deal and offer LOWER salary as he faces exit in 3 days

      by

      DAVID DE GEA reportedly signed a new contract with Manchester United this month before the club BACKED OUT of the agreement.The goalkeeper’s current deal is set to expire this week, meaning he could become a free agent from Saturday.
      De Gea had his contract offer retractedCredit: Getty
      United officials are eager to keep him at Old Trafford, but only if he agrees to take a huge pay cut.
      They have been in talks with the 32-year-old for months, but a breakthrough was finally made in recent weeks… before club chiefs had a change of heart.
      According to The Athletic, De Gea recently agreed and signed an extension with the Red Devils, only for the club to pull out of the deal.
      The Spaniard accepted a drastic reduction on his current £375,000-a-week salary, but United officials did not sign the contract.
      Read More on Man Utd
      Instead, they decided to submit a new proposal with an even lower salary.
      De Gea is yet to agree to the new terms.
      He is now said to be considering his options.
      Several clubs from the Saudi Super League have reportedly expressed an interest in signing him.
      Most read in Football
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST ONLINE CASINOS FOR 2023
      With De Gea on the verge of leaving Old Trafford, Man Utd have set their sights on his potential replacement.
      The Red Devils are considering a swoop for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is expected to cost around £43million.
      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month that Jordan Pickford is another transfer target. More

    • 300 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Bayern Munich make official transfer bid for Kane but fans fume at the fee as Germans look to pip Man Utd & Real Madrid

      by

      BAYERN MUNICH have submitted a bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane.According to The Athletic, the offer is worth £60.2million plus add-ons.
      Bayern Munich have submitted a bid for KaneCredit: Getty
      And German newspaper Sport Bild have since claimed Kane has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern.
      However, Sky Sports Germany claim that it has already been turned down as it falls short of Daniel Levy’s £100m asking price.
      And talkSPORT have reported that Spurs are willing to reject ANY transfer offer that is submitted.
      Spurs fans have been quick to blast the Bundesliga giants following the announcement of the bid, with many claiming that it is far too small.
      Read More on Football
      One person tweeted: “Bayern would be insulted if Spurs tabled a bid like this.”
      Another added: “£70m you must be joking.”
      A third wrote: “HAHA. Good one Bayern. He’s not leaving.”
      While a fourth joked: “How much will you offer for his other foot? @FCBayern?”
      Most read in Football
      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS
      On Tuesday, it was revealed that Bayern Munich had set their sights on England’s all-time top goalscorer.
      And they were handed a boost when Kane admitted that the Allianz Arena was his preferred destination.
      Manchester United and Real Madrid have also expressed an interest in signing the striker, who has just one year left on his contract.
      The Red Devils have been pushing to sign him for months, but Tottenham’s reluctance to sell their star man to a Premier League rival has seen his price tag increase.
      Spurs chief Levy could feel more inclined to sell Kane to a European side.
      Real Madrid considered a swoop for the 29-year-old earlier this month following the departure of Karim Benzema.
      Harry Kane scored 30 league goals last season More

    • 263 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Man City submit highest Declan Rice bid yet but Arsenal plan THIRD transfer offer as West Ham stick to £100m price

      by

      MANCHESTER CITY have submitted a formal £90million bid for Declan Rice to spark a bidding war with Arsenal.However, it is still £10m short of West Ham’s valuation.
      Man City have made a formal bid for Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      The Etihad giants are huge admirers of the Hammers captain, 24, and keen to bolster their midfield following Ilkay Gundogan’s exit.
      Arsenal saw two bids for Rice – the second for £75m plus £15m in add-ons – rejected last week.
      But this evening City tabled their own opening offer while their rivals Arsenal are preparing a THIRD bid and remain hopeful of landing their No1 summer transfer target.
      It is understood the Treble winners proposed a deal for an initial £80m with £10m in add-ons.
      READ MORE TRANSFER NEWS
      Kalvin Phillips could be added into subsequent City offers to try and tempt West Ham to do business, especially after the Hammers failed to sign Phillips from Leeds.
      City had previously held off on making a bid because Rice would prefer to stay in London with his family and join Arsenal.
      However, the Gunners had failed to make an offer West Ham were willing to accept.
      City held off on making a move until they could get assurances from the 43-cap England ace.
      Most read in Football
      BETTING SPECIAL – BEST NO DEPOSIT CASINO OFFERS
      But now Pep Guardiola’s side have pounced on their rivals’ hesitancy with the statement offer.
      They hope the extra £5m upfront rather than in add-ons could tempt West Ham to sell.
      However, the Hammers have continually wanted to hold out for £100m for their influential club captain, who has one year left on his current London Stadium contract – although there is an option for an extra 12 months.
      Chairman David Sullivan admitted after the Europa Conference League win that the memorable final would likely have been Rice’s final game for the club because he “wanted to go”.
      Rice was in Chelsea’s academy until he was released aged 14 and joined West Ham in 2014.
      He broke through into the first team in 2017 and has gone on to make 245 appearances for the East Londoners.
      The dramatic 2-1 win over Fiorentina in Prague, sealed by Jarrod Bowen’s late winner, secured the Hammers’ first European trophy for 58 years and etched skipper Rice’s name into the club’s history books forever.
      But few could begrudge the talismanic figure from fulfilling his desire to compete for the top titles regularly, including the Premier League and Champions League.
      And the latest development twist could nudge Guardiola into pole position to land him.
      Fellow Arsenal target Moises Caicedo, meanwhile, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea.
      The Blues, though, are yet to negotiate a transfer fee with Brighton for the Ecuador star.
      Read More On The Sun
      Arsenal are also looking at Youssouf Fofana as well as closing in on Kai Havertz.
      City, meanwhile, are set to announce the signing of Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic for £25m.
      Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta are battling over the West Ham captainCredit: Getty More

    • 175 Shares129 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea ‘agree terms with Moises Caicedo with Blues’ summer transfer spree set to continue’

      by

      CHELSEA have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Moises Caicedo.The Blues are chasing after a new midfielder with Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic set to follow N’Golo Kante away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Moises Caicedo is expected to join Chelsea from Brighton this summerCredit: Getty
      And Fabrizio Romano claims personal terms with Caicedo are all wrapped up.
      However, the West Londoners still need to settle on a fee with Brighton, who are notoriously tough negotiators and will refuse to be bullied into selling their star asset.
      The Seagulls – who received huge compensation when Graham Potter left for Chelsea last September – rejected a bid worth £75million from Arsenal in January for Caicedo.
      And they are determined to hold out for around £80m to £100m for their influential midfielder.
      READ MORE CHELSEA NEWS
      It is reported an initial bid of £60m from Chelsea was snubbed earlier in June.
      The 32-cap Ecuador international joined Brighton from Independiente del Valle in 2021 and went on loan to Beerschot in 2021-22.
      But the 5ft 10ins star rose to prominence under Potter and Roberto De Zerbi last season, making 43 appearances for the south-coast club.
      Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with Caicedo this summer.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      And it looked as though the Red Devils could be in pole position after an interview resurfaced from 2020 in which the midfielder confirmed it was a “dream to play for Manchester United” and follow in the footsteps of compatriot Antonio Valencia.
      Now, though, it looks as though Chelsea could come out on top in the race – while Brighton eye a shock swoop for Muhammed Kudus.
      Caicedo would fill the gaps created by Kante’s departure, five months after Jorginho joined Arsenal.
      And he could be paired up with £106m record-signing Enzo Fernandez under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Chelsea have already signed Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig this month in a £52m deal.
      They also secured deals with youngsters Dujuan Richards and Kendry Paez, although both players must wait until they turn 18 to move to England and link up with the Blues.
      Villarreal ace Nicholas Jackson could also be on his way to Stamford Bridge after reportedly triggering the Senegalese forward’s £30m release clause. More