Transfer News

Subterms

    More stories

    • 225 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea join £20m transfer hunt for Celtic star Matt O’Riley but midfield ace has reservations over Blues move

      by

      CHELSEA have joined the race to Celtic star Matt O’Riley.The midfielder has attracted plenty of suitors with his impressive performances for the Hoops.Chelsea have joined the race to sign Matt O’RileyCredit: GettySeveral Premier League outfits are lining up a move for the Dane, with Chelsea identifying him as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher.The Blues offered Gallagher a new contract but he turned it down amid interest from Atletico Madrid.Gallagher could leave for around £34million and the funds could be used to sign O’Riley.Celtic have already snubbed offers for their talisman including a £14million bid from recently promoted Southampton.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCrystal Palace and Brighton are also long-term admirers of the midfielder.O’Riley has also been chased by Italian side Atalanta all summer, but Premier League football may appeal more.The Danish international is understood to be unlikely to settle for being a squad man at any new club and will want guarantees of first-team appearances.Chelsea may have to offer more than £20m plus extras to persuade Celtic to sell with boss Brendan Rodgers adamant he will be going nowhere until his asking price is met.Most read in FootballThe West London side have had a busy transfer window and finalised the £20.7m signing of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal this week.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile Ben Chilwell could leave the club with Manchester United targeting the left-back.There are concerns the left-back may not fit into Enzo Maresca’s set-up, as the Italian likes to use inverted full-backs who drop into midfield. More

    • 225 Shares179 Views

      in Soccer

      Liverpool target £75m Marc Guehi and could use Joe Gomez to land Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon in transfer merry-go-round

      by

      LIVERPOOL are ready to join the bidding battle for England star Marc Guehi.New Kop boss Arne Slot is keen to rival ­Newcastle — with Crystal Palace ready to demand £75million for the England centre-back.New Liverpool manager Arne Slot is keen to bolster his squad in the summer windowCredit: RexMarc Guehi is being linked with a huge transfer away from Crystal PalaceCredit: RexGuehi was one of Palace’s key players last seasonDutchman Slot could also lose Guehi’s Three Lions team-mate Joe Gomez as part of a mega deal to land Magpies forward Anthony Gordon.Toon have yet to make a formal offer and Liverpool are waiting in the wings to find out the price while trying to avoid an auction.Guehi, 24, was a standout star for England at Euro 2024 and Palace will have little option but to sell if the right offer comes in.He has two years left on his deal at Selhurst Park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Eagles are also ­anxious that Newcastle will come for midfielder Eberechi Eze should they sell Gordon.Eze has a £60m price clause in his contract and is also being eyed by Manchester City and Tottenham.Toon boss Eddie Howe insisted he was “out of touch” with his club’s latest deals on Saturday.On the transfer market, Howe said: “I know we’re trying. I’m not going to talk about individual deals.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnthony Gordon could swap St James’ Park for AnfieldCredit: GettyGordon racked up 21 goal contributions for Newcastle last seasonHowe is close to sealing a £10m deal for Sheffield United forward William Osula, 20.But the Newcastle chief had a scare as Alexander Isak injured his shoulder in Toon’s 2-0 friendly loss to Yokohama F Marinos in Japan yesterday.Isak went down clutching his shoulder after a collision and was withdrawn at the break.But when asked if Isak was taken off because of an injury, Howe said: “No, that was scheduled for him.“It was sore, but he was fine to carry on.“We don’t envisage any problems but, of course, we need to check out how his shoulder is.”Callum Wilson will miss the start of the season with a back problem.Versatile defender Joe Gomez may find himself leaving Liverpool in the windowCredit: The Mega AgencyGomez featured 32 times for Liverpool in the Premier League last season More

    • 263 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Jurgen Klopp hints at career change after ruling himself out of England job and starting new life in £3m Majorca villa

      by

      JURGEN KLOPP revealed he won’t be returning to management any time soon after his emotional departure from Liverpool.Klopp, 57, rolled credits on his stunning nine-year stint at Anfield where he won every major honour, including the Premier League and Champions League.Jurgen Klopp admitted he still wants to work in football in a non-managerial capacityCredit: AFPKlopp insists he doesn’t want to work as a manager for the next few monthsCredit: APThe German tactician has been linked with a few lucrative gigs, such as the top job at England after Gareth Southgate resigned following Euro 2024.However, the ex-Borussia Dortmund boss poured cold water on the speculation as he insists “that’s it” for him as a coach for at least the next “few months”.The Liverpool legend, though, admitted he would love to work in football on a different capacity.Klopp said at the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg, Germany: “As of today, that’s it for me as a coach.Read More on Football”I didn’t quit on a whim, but it was a general decision. I’ve also coached the best clubs in the world.“Maybe we can talk about it again in a few months. I still want to work in football and help people with my experience and contacts. Let’s see what else there is for me.“At the moment, there is nothing at all in terms of jobs. No club, no country. “A few people must not have heard this part [about the England job] and it would be the biggest loss of face in the history of football if I said, ‘I’ll make an exception for you now’.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I’m going to do some work. I’m too young to only do padel tennis and [spend time with] grandchildren. “Will that be coach again? I would actually rule that out at the moment. Let’s see what it will look like in a few months, but nothing is coming through at the moment.”Watch Klopp announce Slot as next Liverpool manager with amazing song to fansIn the meantime, Klopp is planning to enjoy life at his £3.4million villa in Majorca with his wife Ulla Sandrock.And even though he has no plans to return to management any time soon, the ex-Mainz boss insists he is not yet retired. More

    • 188 Shares109 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea ACCEPT Atletico Madrid bid for Conor Gallagher after England star rejected lucrative contract offer

      by

      CHELSEA have accepted a bid from Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher. Gallagher, 24, has just one year remaining on his current deal with his future in West London in doubt.Chelsea have accepted a bid from Atletico Madrid for Conor GallagherCredit: EPAHe turned down TWO offers of a new contract this summer.The latest was a three-year deal – two years plus the option of a third – that would have put him in line with Chelsea’s top-earning midfielders.But now the Blues are waiting for Gallagher to make a decision on his future with Atletico ready to pay around £34million for his signature.The England international’s time with Chelsea has been uncertain for some time. READ MORE IN football Tottenham and West Ham were among those previously linked while Aston Villa made attempts to sign him earlier this summer.Villa are believed to have had a bid accepted by Chelsea earlier in the window but Gallagher decided against the move. Unai Emery has since signed Amadou Onana from Everton for £50m.Selling boyhood Blue Gallagher would help Chelsea balance their books and free up space in midfield. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNew boss Enzo Maresca brought Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with him from Leicester for £28m.And Romeo Lavia is set to return to a midfield that already boasts club-record signings Enzo Fernandes and Moises Caicedo.Chelsea 3 Club America 0: Enzo Maresca’s marquee signing shines as new Blues boss’ plan starts to take shapeGallagher – who would have the option to leave for free next summer – has not yet linked up with his Chelsea team-mates for pre-season. He has been granted extra time off following England’s Euro 2024 final loss to Spain in July.Gallagher came through the Blues youth system and made his first-team debut in 2019. He’s since made 95 appearances – with ten goals – after becoming a regular under Mauricio Pochettino last season.Gallagher even captained the side at times in 2023-24. More

    • 275 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      West Ham set for triple transfer swoop with Man Utd star and Euro 2024 hitman eyed after agreeing deal for Leeds ace

      by

      WEST HAM are closing in on a triple swoop for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and attacking duo Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug.Manchester United right-back Wan-Bissaka, 26, is in talks over a move — but his wage demands could still prove a stumbling block.Crysencio Summerville is set to undergo a West Ham medical this weekCredit: AlamyAaron Wan-Bissaka is in talks over a move to the London StadiumCredit: GettyNiclas Fullkrug is also closing in on a move to the Hammers this summerCredit: GettyHe has one year left on his Old Trafford deal and can agree a pre-contract with an overseas club in January.But Hammers chiefs are confident they can secure a £10million-plus transfer.West Ham have agreed a deal for Leeds winger Summerville, 22, who last season scored 19 in the Championship. A medical is set for this week.While Irons boss Julen Lopetegui remains confident of sealing a deal  for Borussia Dortmund’s 31-year-old German striker Fullkrug.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe forward scored twice for Germany at Euro 2024 and was a key part of Dortmund’s run to last season’s Champions League final.Meanwhile, Summerville was named Championship player of the season last term.He provided nine assists in 43 league appearances for Leeds alongside his 19 goals.However, the club missed out on an immediate return to the Premier League after losing the play-off final to Southampton.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSummerville has four goals and two assists in his previous 34 top-flight appearances for the Whites.West Ham’s potential triple signings would double their summer arrivals to six.Prem stadium unrecognisable after being transformed into baseball ballparkLopetegui has already added Wolves captain Max Kilman to his defence.Wes Foderingham also joined on a free transfer from Sheffield United to provide competition for Alphonse Areola and Lukasz Fabianski.Brazilian teenager Luis Guilherme completed a £25million move to the London Stadium in June. More

    • 213 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Forgotten former England star, 32, lands new club after posting LinkedIn advert following exit from Spanish minnows

      by

      STEVEN CAULKER has found a new club in Turkey after a two-month job search on LinkedIn.Caulker, 32, made a name for himself in the Premier League where he amassed 123 appearances for a raft of different outfits, including Tottenham and Liverpool.Steven Caulker has just been announced by Turkish outfit Ankara KeçiorengucuEx-Liverpool and Tottenham ace Caulker looked for a job on LinkedInCredit: GettyThe centre-back became a free agent in May after his departure from Spanish fifth-division side Malaga City where he was player-manager.The former England international then looked for his next destination via the job advertising website LinkedIn.Caulker offered his service to a football club as a player-manager like he did in Spain.And the search has paid off as the defender has just been announced by Turkish second-division side Ankara Keciorengucu.Read More on FootballCaulker confirmed the news as he posed with his new outfit’s jersey on social media.The club issued the following statement on Twitter: “Ankara Keciorengucu has reached an agreement with Steven Caulker. “We welcome Steven to our club and wish him great success under our purple-white jersey.”Caulker last played in the UK for Wigan when they were in the Championship in 2023.Most read in FootballHis career kicked off in 2009 when he came through the ranks at Tottenham.Caulker later enjoyed campaigns at Cardiff and Queens Park Rangers before heading out on loan at both Liverpool and Southampton.I was crushed after losing 6-1 at Liverpool… then I woke up drunk off my head on a hotel floor and signed for themHe only played once for England and scored on his international debut in a 4-2 friendly defeat to Sweden in 2012.Caulker returns to Turkey after previous stints with Alanyaspor, Fenerbahce, Gaziantep and Fatih Karagumruk. More

    • 213 Shares169 Views

      in Soccer

      How Chalobah compares to Chelsea defenders as stats show club should reconsider selling him after pre-season nightmare

      by

      TREVOH CHALOBAH’S days seem to be numbered at Stamford Bridge after he was axed from Chelsea’s pre-season tour.The Blues defender was left at home as Enzo Maresca’s men jetted off to the US earlier this month.Trevoh Chalobah looks set to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer windowCredit: GettyChalobah featured just 13 times in the Premier League last seasonChalobah, 25, has been with Chelsea since he was a young boy and had featured 63 times across two campaigns between 2021 and 2023.But he only started 10 Premier League games last season and now looks set to leave this summer.His departure has grown even more likely following the arrival of Tosin Adarabioyo from Fulham.Yet certain stats from last season show why Chelsea should opt to keep Chalobah.READ MORE ON CHELSEAHe has the best tackle success percentage of any Blues centre-back at 76.47 per cent – 15 higher than second-place Benoit Badiashile.He also did not make a single error that led to the opposition having a shot, while Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill and Tosin all made at least one.However, that is not the complete picture.Other areas show Chalobah’s weaknesses – such as duel success percentage which is the lowest of all five defenders.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHow Chelsea’s centre-backs compare using stats from last seasonHis possessions won – 55 – is also a low stat compared to the 99 of Badiashile given he only played 438 minutes fewer.And above all else his lack of game time – 1277 minutes – shows how far down the pecking order he has fallen.But a 4-1 pre-season defeat to Celtic on Saturday led to some honest words from new manager Maresca – an assessment that could open the door for Chalobah.He said: “Off the ball we need to improve things.”You can see sometimes we confuse when we need to play short and when we need to play a little bit longer but that is part of the process.”We maintained a high line but when the ball is not under pressure, you need to drop… we are still ­confusing some things on the ball and off the ball.”It is normal in this moment when we are trying to do something new.” More

    • 200 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      New Aston Villa star Amadou Onana launches new career just days after £50million transfer from Everton

      by

      ASTON VILLA star signing Amadou Onana has launched a music career just days after his move from Everton.Villa landed Onana, 22, for a club record £50million from the Toffees earlier this month.Aston Villa star signing Amadou Onana has launched a music careerCredit: GettyThe midfielder has turned a lot of heads during the last four years with Hamburg, Lille and the Goodison Park side.But now the Belgian is looking to also break into the world of rap and R&B as 24AM.According to FootNews, Onana has already released his first song on streaming platforms, entitled Check On Me.The ex-Everton star joins an ever-growin list of footballers who have tried to cut their teeth as singers.Read More on FootballAmong them is Holland star and former Manchester United player Memphis Depay.But Onana’s focus will be on Villa this season as he revealed he was convinced to make the move by manager Unai Emery’s exciting project, which will include Champions League football.The defensive midfielder turned down better financial terms from United to pen a five-year-contract with the Villans.Onana said: “I think that’s where I should be [Villa]. For me, Aston Villa is part of the top of English football. The ranking speaks for itself and is significant.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The general public may think that it is not the most glamorous club but it was the best choice for the player I am today. “Aston Villa is a top club. I went where I felt the right ambition and the best project to make me grow. Alan Shearer has Gary Lineker and Match of the Day viewers in hysterics AGAIN as he sings pun on Amadou Onana’s name”I’m just extremely happy to be here. The vibe is good, the mood is good, I’m ready to get to work. They come out of an excellent season with a fourth place. “And you add to that the fact that the environment seemed to me the most conducive to my development and that I will be able to work with Unai Emery, one of the most qualified coaches in the field.”I can learn a lot of things by his side and reach the next level. I have always been very in tune with this objective of constant improvement.”It was the perfect step. Everything has been calculated and analysed, I am where I was supposed to be.” More