Transfer Info Archives ⋆ Page 65 of 113 ⋆ LSU

Jan42020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Barbosa drops transfer hint after Chelsea make approach

Gabriel Barbosa has appeared to have bid farewell to Flamengo fans after reports in Brazil claimed that Chelsea and West Ham have both made an approach for the in-form striker. The 23-year-old Brazilian has spent the last year on loan at Flamengo and scored 43 goals in 59 matches for the Brazilian side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The striker, who is known as ‘Gabigol’, scored two late goals in the Copa Libertadores final against River Plate and ended as the tournament’s highest goalscorer. Gabigol also played against Liverpool during Flamengo’s loss to the Reds in the Club World Cup final in December. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Flamengo have been keen to sign the Brazilian on a permanent deal from Inter Mila...

Jan22020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea fail with £34m bid for Moussa Dembele

Premier League, Transfer Info

Chelsea have had a £34m bid for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele turned down, according to reports, with the club confident of keeping hold of their striker in the transfer window. The former Celtic forward, who has scored 30 goals since moving to France for £20m 18 months ago, is one of the options Chelsea are looking at in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was understood Chelsea were willing to pay up to £34m for the Dembele, but it would seem they will have to revise their strategy if they want to have any hope of completing his signature. They have their work cut out though with the French team releasing a statement on Thursday stating their intent not to let him leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It re...

Jan22020 by JBNo Comments

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang responds to Arsenal exit talk

Premier League, Transfer Info

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has responded to speculation suggesting that he could soon leave the Emirates by saying that he is “100 per cent here”. Rumours concerning the Gabonese striker’s future have built steadily in recent weeks. The January transfer window is now open, with it possible that official approaches could be made for Aubameyang before the window closes. Barcelona are among those to have been linked with him, while Serie A giants Inter Milan are another team reported to be interested in his services. It is easy to see why the 30-year-old would be attracting admiring glances from several clubs. Since moving to the Premier League in the winter of 2018, he has recorded 56 goals in 90 matches. With the Gunners struggling to make progress, it h...

Jan12020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard tells Chelsea to hijack Man Utd’s move for Dembele

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Chelsea are reportedly lining up a bid to sign Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in the January window. Dembele’s stock has risen significantly since his £20million transfer move from Celtic last year. The 23-year-old has scored 29 goals in 62 matches across all competitions and is regarded as one of the most lethal finishers in the French Ligue 1. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Both Manchester United and Arsenal are known to be interested in Dembele and Chelsea have upped their interest in the Frenchman in recent weeks as they search the market for attacking reinforcements. According to Sky Sports, Frank Lampard has been keeping tabs on Dembele for some time and has likened the striker to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba in private. (adsbygoogle...

Dec312019 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea make enquiries over Timo Werner transfer in January

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Chelsea have reportedly sought clarification over a possible release clause in Timo Werner’s contract as they look to add to their squad in the January window. There have been wide ranging reports over a clause in the German’s contract, which has been believed to be as low as £25.6m and as high as £51.2m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Red Bull Leipzig forward Werner is one of several forwards and wingers on Chelsea’s shortlist, with the club able to dip into the transfer market again after their transfer ban ended and set to spend. And they have begun enquiries to get a clear picture of how much Werner is available for as they look to lure him to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, RB Leipzig a...

Dec302019 by JBNo Comments

Mino Raiola hits back at Man Utd over Haaland transfer claims

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Mino Raiola has refuted claims that Manchester United withdrew from the race to sign Europe's top talent Erling Haaland because of the excessive demands made by the agent. Raiola revealed that Haaland had more contact with United than any other side, including meetings with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and that it was the player's choice to move to Dortmund because he felt it was a better club for him. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Raiola also told Telegraph that contrary to suggestions he and Haaland’s father Alf Inge Haaland who also represents him did not try to insist a buy-out clause in the striker’s contract to have a share in his future sale. “I do not know if Manchester United are briefing this but if they are then they are covering their own los...

Dec292019 by JBNo Comments

Revealed: Why Man Utd missed out on Erling Haaland

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Manchester United were beaten to the signature of Red Bull Salzburg striker Erling Haaland by Borussia Dortmund after refusing to meet the demands of the player’s representatives. The highly rated 19-year-old was announced as a Dortmund player on Sunday and will join the club on a four-and-a-half year deal on 3 January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer travelled to Salzburg to speak with Erling Haaland earlier this month but faced stiff competition for his signature from Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Seria A giants Juventus. Solskjaer has a personal relationship with Haaland having managed him during their time together at Molde, but the Red devils are believed to have balked at his camp’s financial demands. (adsbyg...

Dec282019 by JBNo Comments

Tottenham make sensational swap-deal offer for Madrid’s Gareth Bale

Premier League, La Liga, Transfer Info

Tottenham have made a sensational offer to Real Madrid to bring back former player Gareth Bale to north London, according to a report in Spain. El Desmarque report that Spurs are willing to offer Christian Eriksen and £25.7million to make the transfer move for Bale happen next month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eriksen is out of contract in the summer and all set to leave Spurs, despite holding talks with the club coach Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager has decided not to go public on the talks, but it’s widely expected the Denmark midfielder will move on and he is thought to favour a move to Real Madrid. The Sun report that “Madrid are likely to agree to the deal as Bale” because Bale’s market value is apparently just £34m and he still h...

Dec262019 by JBNo Comments

Granit Xhaka’s agent confirms he wants Arsenal exit and has agreed Hertha Berlin transfer

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has already agreed a deal to join Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin, his agent Jose Noguera has revealed. The 27-year-old - who was stripped off his captaincy at the Emirates last month - has been the subject of a £21.3million offer by the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Xhaka started in Arsenal's 1-1 draw away against Bournemouth today where he was one of the club's standout players in the game. But even though he has forced his way back into the starting lineup, with manager Mikel Arteta a huge fan of his, the Swiss midfielder looks to be on his way out of North London. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking to Blick, Noguera claimed that the ex-Borussia Monchengladbach star is kee...

Dec252019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal ‘make contact with Napoli’ to complete transfer for Koulibaly

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Napoli in a bid to sign highly-rated defender Kalidou Koulibaly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Gunners have been poor at the back this campaign, and new boss Mikel Arteta is under pressure to strengthen his back-four in January. Koulibaly was previously on Manchester United's radar, prior to the Red Devils splashing the cash to sign England international Harry Maguire from Leicester City, and is valued at around £55million. Arsenal do not have the funds to compete with the rest of the Big Six, and Mikel Arteta was warned by club chiefs that he wouldn't have enough funds to make new signings next month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Napoli are keen on signing out-of-...