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Jul122020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea in danger of missing out on Kai Havertz transfer if they fail to finish in top-four

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Chelsea are in danger of missing out on the signing of Kai Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen after their 3-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Saturday evening, according to reports. The blues were destroyed by Chris Wilder’s side and could now drop to fifth in the League table if Manchester United and Leicester City both win their respective matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, a fifth-place finish could be enough for Chelsea to get a place in next campaign’s Champions League if Manchester City’s two-season ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Pep Guardiola's side will find out if their appeal to CAS has been successful or not at 9.30am on Monday. However, if City’s ban is overturned, the blues would need to finish fourth in t...

Jul82020 by JBNo Comments

Kai Havertz pushes for Leverkusen exit as Chelsea look to agree a fee

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Kai Havertz will tell Bayer Leverkusen he wants to leave the club this summer with Chelsea not willing to pay the player’s £89.8m asking price, according to reports. The 21-year-old midfielder has attracted huge interest from several teams around Europe after his outstanding performances in Germany. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea and Liverpool are both reported to be interested in the youngster but the Reds are to willing to meet Bayer Leverkusen’s high valuation. According to Bild, Chelsea are now in the lead in race to sign Kai Havertz as they are the only team who are currently in a position to meet his asking price. However, the blues are looking to fund the transfer move by paying in instalments with €70m (£62.9m) up front plus another €3...

Jul72020 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund give Man Utd deadline to sign Jadon Sancho or deal is off

Bundesliga, Premier League

Borussia Dortmund have warned Manchester United they have to sign Jadon Sancho by August 10 or miss out on a possible deal for the winger, according to reports. The German side are not willing to get embroiled in a transfer circus throughout the entire summer after putting a £108m price-tag on the player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dortmund also feel the constant transfer rumours concerning the player could have a negative impact on the squad as a whole while they want enough time to find q replacement. Sancho is at the top of Manchester United's transfer list ahead of next season as Ole Solskjaer wants to add young talents to his team. Tammy Abraham demands £130k-a-week deal to stay at Chelsea Furious Hugo Lloris reveals why he clashed wit...

Jul62020 by JBNo Comments

Klopp responds to Thiago Alcantara transfer rumours

Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp says Thiago Alcantara is a really good player but refused to confirm whether they are interested in signing the midfielder. Reports emerged this week that the Spain international was on the verge of leaving Bayern Munich for the Premier League champions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spaniard is about to enter the final year of his deal at Bayern and talks over a new contract have reached an impasse, meaning they may consider selling the player this summer rather than risk him leaving on free next year. Liverpool boss Klopp was asked about Thiago after Sunday's 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, with goals from Sadio Mane and Curtis Jones. The German refused to confirm whether he wanted to sign the former Barcelona ...

Jul32020 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool agrees personal terms with Thiago Alcantara

Bundesliga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Liverpool are reportedly close to the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara. The 29-year-old, who has just ended his seventh campaign with Bayern Munich, will be out of contract with the German side next summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Sport, an agreement between Thiago and the Reds is already in place and the Premier League champions must now discuss a transfer fee with Bayern Munich. The report claims that the Bundesliga champions are demanding a £31.5 million fee for the Spaniard. But, Liverpool want to avoid paying in one lump sum and they want to fund the move in instalments. Thiago played 35 matches for Bayern this campaign but has only has two appearances since the Bundesliga restarted due to a groin issue. ...

Jun272020 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner breaks record in final Leipzig game before Chelsea move

Bundesliga, Premier League

Timo Werner has become RB Leipzig’s all-time leading goalscorer in his final match for the Bundesliga side before his transfer move to Chelsea. Earlier this month, the blues completed a £53 million deal with Leipzig to sign the Germany international this summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Meanwhile, RB Leipzig’s Bundesliga campaign finished on Saturday and they were able to secure a third-placed finish with a 2-1 win over Augsburg. Werner scored brace in that game in doing so he overtook Daniel Frahn to become the top scorer in the club’s history with 95 goals in 159 appearances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Werner also equalled another Bundesliga record with his double as his record of 17 goals scored away from ho...

Jun242020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard responds to Chelsea’s bid for Kai Havertz

Premier League, Bundesliga

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says the club have not made any bid for Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz. It was reported this month that Chelsea want to sign Havertz this summer window, although they face competition from Bayern and Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have already completed the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech but Lampard refused to confirm if the 20-year-old could join them. "He's a top player but we're certainly not going to comment on players at other teams," said the Chelsea manager. "It cannot be our focus. No bids have gone in." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard has secured the services of Willian and Pedro for the remainder of the campaign. Both players agreed short-term ...

Jun232020 by JBNo Comments

Dortmund beat Man Utd to the signing of Jude Bellingham

Premier League, Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund are set to announce the signing of Birmingham City's teenage midfielder Jude Bellingham, according to ESPN. The 16-year-old has been a transfer target for Manchester United and Chelsea but he now appears to be heading for a transfer move to Dortmund. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although, Bellingham is unable to sign a professional contract until June 29, when he will turn 17, but the deal is believed to be all but completed. Dortmund will pay a training compensation fee of around £20m for the player and he will finish the campaign with Birmingham, who are playing in the Championship. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bellingham went for a tour of Manchester United's training facilities in Carrington before ...

Jun182020 by JBNo Comments

Bayern reach agreement to extend Coutinho’s loan until the end of the season

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich will extend Philippe Coutinho's loan deal from Barcelona until the end of the campaign, according to reports in Germany. The deal to extend the loan beyond June 30 was agreed after discussions on Wednesday, making Coutinho eligible for the club's Champions League campaign in August. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Coutinho, who has scored eight goals in 22 league games this campaign, is back in full training after a minor ankle surgery. Bayern Munich decided against making the Brazil international's loan deal permanent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barcelona are keen to sell the Brazilian, who they signed from Liverpool for £145m just three years ago, and have offered him to clubs, including Chelsea. Cout...

Jun162020 by JBNo Comments

RB Leipzig respond to claims Timo Werner will refuse to play in CL to join Chelsea

Bundesliga, Premier League

Timo Werner remains in RB Leipzig's plans for the Champions League, despite reports claiming he informed his club he wants to join Chelsea before the competition restarts. Leipzig eliminated Tottenham out of the competition and booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals before the 2019-20 campaign was suspended due to the pandemic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The club competition is expected to move on in August once the domestic seasons have been completed. According to a report from Bild on Monday, Werner has told Leipzig he wants move to Chelsea, who are reportedly set to activate a £54m release clause in his contract, after the conclusion of the Bundesliga campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ho...