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Jan312020 by JBNo Comments

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

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...

Jan272020 by JBNo Comments

Juventus star Emre Can set to join Borussia Dortmund

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Seria A

Emre Can is close to completing a transfer move from Juventus to Borussia Dortmund, according to reports. Negotiations between the teams recommenced on Monday after they were halted momentarily on Sunday due to Juventus' match against Napoli in which the former lost 2-1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old midfielder arrived in Italy on a free transfer from Liverpool in 2018 and has scored four goals in 45 games for the reigning Italian champions. Can, who is under a deal at the Allianz Stadium until June 2022, has played in eight of Juventus' 21 league games this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Germany midfielder missed out on Juventus' 2-1 league defeat on Sunday against Napoli due to illnes...

Jan272020 by JBNo Comments

Pablo Mari’s move to Arsenal on verge of collapse as he heads back to Brazil

Transfer Info, Premier League

A Flamengo director has claimed that Arsenal moved the goalposts in the deal to sign Pablo Mari to the Emirates, with the transfer now in serious doubt. Mari arrived in London on Saturday for his medical after the gunners technical director Edu Gaspar had agreed a deal with Flamengo to sign him on loan with an option to make it a full transfer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); No problems were anticipated but the defender is now back in Brazil after a late hitch. A Flamengo director said: 'We expect him at Ninho do Urubu this afternoon (to start pre-season). We had agreed to sell him for a fee, he arrived in London, Arsenal changed (the terms). Flamengo is a serious club.' According to reports, Mari had his medical and was set to sign with friends e...

Jan262020 by JBNo Comments

Sporting respond to Man Utd’s improved transfer offer for Bruno Fernandes

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have reportedly lodged a fresh £46.4million offer to sign Bruno Fernandes – but Sporting Lisbon are holding out for a fee of £50.6m for their playmaker. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been desperate to add an attacking midfielder to his team this January window – as he plans for United’s long-term future without Pogba – and Fernandes has been identified as the club’s key target. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sporting received a £42.5m offer from the Red devils for the 25-year-old last week, but the Portuguese side had no interest in selling the player at that price. However, United remain confident of reaching an agreement this window, with Sporting beginning to lower their demands for the Portugese player. (adsbygoogle = win...

Jan252020 by JBNo Comments

Flamengo defender Pablo Mari in London for Arsenal medical

Transfer Info, Premier League

Pablo Mari has arrived in London for a medical at the Emirates, with Arsenal in talks with Flamengo to sign the centre-back on loan. The gunners are looking to sign the Spaniard defender on loan until the end of the campaign with an option to buy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pablo Mari signed a contract with current Premier League champions Manchester City in 2016, but never actually played for the Blues. He went out on loan for three successive years to Girona, NAC and Deportivo La Coruna, before signing for Flamengo on a permanent deal last summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 26-year-old would become Mikel Arteta's first signing since taking over from Emery as Arsenal's manager in December. Mari...