Transfer Info Archives ⋆ Page 60 of 113 ⋆ LSU

Feb132020 by JBNo Comments

Ajax boss Ten Hag all but confirms Hakim Ziyech move to Chelsea

Ajax manager Erik ten Hag has all but confirmed Hakim Ziyech's potential transfer move to Chelsea, conceding that he was surprised the club was able to keep hold of him as long as they did. Chelsea are nearing an agreement for a deal worth €45 million to sign the attacker once the summer window opens. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Should the two sides finalise a deal, Ziyech would become Frank Lampard's first signing since the former midfielder took over as head coach of Chelsea. And Ten Hag all but confirmed that talks are progressing well on Wednesday while also revealing that this is a transfer that has been expected for a while. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Ziyech to Chelsea? A transfer was coming, we expecte...

Feb122020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Ziyech from Ajax

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech, according to reports. After failing to sign any player in the January window, the 26-year-old is reportedly top of Frank Lampard’s shortlist ahead of the summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And according to De Telegraaf, Chelsea have a verbal agreement in place with Dutch champions Ajax to sign Ziyech at the end of the campaign. The report claims that advanced negotiations have taken place in the last 24 hours for the Ajax star and Chelsea have already agreed to pay a €45 million for the Morocco international. Ziyech has been a very important figure at Ajax over the past two years with 29 goals and 45 assists in 78 matches. The midfielder helped Ajax win the Er...

Feb72020 by JBNo Comments

Pep Guardiola speaks out on Lionel Messi leaving Barcelona for Man City

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has played down suggestions that Lionel Messi could join him at the Etihad and believes the superstar will end his playing days at Barcelona. Lionel Messi has spent his career with Barcelona but has a clause allowing him to leave for free this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Guardiola coached the 32-year-old at the Camp Nou between 2008 and 2012, winning three League titles and two Champions Leagues. "He will stay there [at Barca], that's my wish," said the Man City boss. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Guardiola left Barca to join German side Bayern Munich having become their most successful manager, with 14 trophies in four years. He went on to win three successive...

Feb52020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona drop huge Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hint

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Barcelona sporting director Eric Abidal has dropped a big hint over the club's interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he outlined their desire to land a striker in the summer window. As revealed by Goal, Barca were keen on a loan move for the Arsenal star although were under no illusions that the London side would entertain any such offer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The likes of Lautaro Martinez and, prior to his move to Dortmund, Haaland were on the Barca wish list although they decided against bringing in any new faces in the January window. Aubameyang's deal expires in 2021 and Barcelona may well attempt to capitalise on the situation with a renewed effort to land Aubameyang. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A...

Jan312020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea’s Tariq Lamptey shocks Lampard by joining Premier League rival

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea youngster Tariq Lamptey has shocked Frank Lampard by turning down a new deal with the Blues and agreeing to join rival Premier League side Brighton this month instead. The 19-year-old was due to be out of contract with Chelsea in the summer window but there was confidence within the club that he could be convinced to remain at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard brought Lamptey on against Arsenal in the Premier League and he helped turn the match around late on, winning 2-1, while he has also played in both their FA Cup games this campaign. But according to Goal.com, Lamptey informed the club that he would not be signing an extension, prompting Chelsea to accept an offer from Brighton to allow him leave this month. (ad...

Jan302020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea in talks to sign Dries Mertens

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Chelsea are reportedly in talks to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens as they look to bring in an attacking player late in the January window. The 32-year-old Belgium international, who is out of contract this summer at Napoli, would cost at least £5m and Inter Milan are also reported to be interested. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has become increasingly frustrated by lack of signings this transfer window, particularly in the attacking area. Mertens can play in any position across the front three and is being lined up to replace the want-away Olivier Giroud, who has been linked with a move to Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking about Dries Mertens in December, his agent F...

Jan292020 by JBNo Comments

Everton reject Barcelona’s £85m Richarlison offer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Everton have rejected an offer of €100m (£85m) from Spanish giants Barcelona for Brazilian forward Richarlison. Everton turned down the offer immediately, unwilling to sell one of their prized assets as they look to strengthen their team - rather than reduce it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Richarlison has been a target of Barcekona's sporting director Eric Abidal, who enquired about the 22-year-old's availability last summer window but saw those advances rejected. Eric Abidal believes Richarlison, who signed a new five-year contract at Everton in December, would complement the style of play of Luis Suarez. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Barca, who are currently three points behind Real Madrid, are looking for a st...

Jan292020 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes breaks silence as Man Utd finally agree transfer with Sporting

Transfer Info, Premier League

Bruno Fernandes concedes he had his heart set on a transfer move to the Premier League after Manchester United finally agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon. Manchester United were in danger of missing out on signing the 25-year-old midfielder before the end of the January window as they had refused to meet his club's asking price. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But United stepped up negotiations on Tuesday after learning about Barcelona’s interest and offered €55 million up front plus €10m in bonuses that are considered achievable by Sporting and a another €15m in payments which are less likely to be achieved. Bruno Fernandes is expected to arrive in England on Wednesday in order to finally complete his move to Manchester United. (adsbygoogl...

Jan282020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd increase offer for Bruno Fernandes to ward off Barcelona

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have increased their bid to Sporting for Bruno Fernandes twice in the past 24 hours, the second for a deal which could be worth 80m euros. After weeks of negotiations, Ed Woodward has reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon's director Hugo Viana which could see the Red devils pay an initial fee of 55m euros plus add-ons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sporting would receive a further 10m euros from United if Fernandes reaches some targets and an additional 15m euros if more difficult targets are met. It is understood these clauses include the player winning the Ballon d'Or. Barcelona have offered a slightly higher fee for Fernandes, however a significant part of that figure would not be paid until the summer window. It appear...

Jan282020 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona make bid for Man Utd target Bruno Fernandes

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona have reportedly opened talks with Sporting Lisbon over a deal to sign Manchester United key target Bruno Fernandes. According to Sky Sports News, Barca have proposed signing him this summer window until 2025 but will loan him to Valencia until the end of the 2020-21 campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Catalans are currently in talks with Valencia over a deal to sign Rodrigo and reports in Spain claim they are hoping this new proposal can help get the deal done. United and Sporting remain apart in their valuations for Bruno Fernandes despite protracted talks over a deal to England this month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On Thursday the two teams were £10m apart in their valuation with the Red dev...