Jacque Talbot
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Former football transfer reporter. Now a PT.
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"Rule is crazy" - Frustrated Harry Kane wants to be refereed like he was at Tottenham - Sport Witness
Harry Kane issued a plea to the Bundesliga following his side’s 3-0 win over Mainz. The striker was not among the goals as Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top of the German table. Leroy Sane, Michael Olise, and Eric Dier led Bayern to victory, getting on the scoresheet one apiece, while Kane got a yellow card for his efforts. And after the match, the England captain voiced his displeasure, both for the booking as well as the one-game ban.
'Negotiations in final stages'
One name is emerging above the rest for Manchester United in their quest to sign a star forward in the summer transfer window – and that’s Matheus Cunha. The Wolverhampton Wanderers star has been extensively linked with an Old Trafford switch. OL reported last week that the Red Devils recently inquired about the attacker.
“No problem or bad feeling” - Tottenham player makes clear he’s leaving Spurs
Bryan Gil has all but confirmed that he will be leaving Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season, stating that he and the club agreed it is the right course to take. The winger was forced to undergo surgery on his right knee in March, bringing an end to his time at Girona, where he was on loan, prematurely.
“I’ll give you a cliche answer” - Aston Villa player sits on fence, will decide on transfer soon
Leander Dendoncker was on hand to help Anderlecht beat Gent 1-0 on Sunday, whereupon full-time he was asked about his future. The 30-year-old returned to the Belgian club in August last year on a loan deal – his second since joining the Midlands club (Napoli) – and his future remains at Villa Park uncertain. Unai Emery has made it clear that other Villa players are higher up the pecking order: the likes of Jacob Ramsey, Youri Tielemans, and Boubacar Kamara all make the grade over the 30-year-old.
Manchester City brace for departure for forgotten youngster - Clubs keen on €37M defender
Manchester City’s Vitor Reis may be headed for a return to Brazil this summer transfer window after failing to break into the first team under Pep Guardiola. After being signed by the Citizens for €37 million from Palmeiras in January, the defender could be sent back to his home country at the end of the season, according to reports. Per Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte, Flamengo are now internally discussing the possibility of signing the 19-year-old. But they are not the only ones.
Move confirmed - Ipswich Town relegation seals fate for 29-game player
Ipswich Town’s 3-0 loss to Newcastle United confirmed their relegation to the Championship – and the ramifications are already being felt among the squad. After 24 years away, the Tractor Boys, led by manager Kieran McKenna, earned a spot back in the Premier League. But this term, after a poor campaign, they made the drop at the first time of asking. This means that Jens Cajuste is set to rejoin Napoli in the summer when the season ends, reports Arena Napoli.
Club World Cup money earmarked to buy Newcastle United player - One way to fund deal
Sandro Tonali has taken some time to adjust to life in England following his move to Newcastle United from AC Milan in 2023. The central midfielder became the most expensive Italian player of all time after he agreed to join up at the PIF-run club, in a deal worth €70 million. After a promising start, in October 2023, he was banned from playing football for 10 months for breaching Italian betting regulations.
Belief Tottenham player set to cost €70m - Absolute priority to get deal done
Cristian Romero continues to be linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly setting their price tag on the defender. Spanish outlet Marca have stated that the Lilywhites are asking for €70 million for the Argentine, who could link up with compatriot Diego Simeone at the Estadio Metropolitano in the summer. The publication states, in fact, that Romero is a priority signing for the La Liga club as current players Cesar Azpilicueta and Axel Witsel are set to exit.
Wolves gun-for-hire battling to get fit as club eye €25m transfer in near future
Fabio Silva is expecting to return to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the end of the season when his loan is up at Las Palmas. The 22-year-old has five games left in Spain before his current deal is up, but a report from La Provincia states that it’s likely he won’t be back at Molineux Stadium for long. The outlet reports that Villarreal, Atletico Madrid, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Stuttgart have all shown interest ahead of the summer transfer window opening.
‘Major discussions’ ongoing with agents - Manchester United player open to Saudi move
Andre Onana has reportedly begun “major discussions” with Saudi Arabian club Neom as his career at Manchester United continues to fall under question. French outlet Foot Mercato has delivered the news that the Saudi First Division (second tier) side are in talks with the goalkeeper’s representatives over a possible switch.
Tottenham defeat has Eintracht Frankfurt getting philosophical - Long term gains from short-term pain
Eintracht Frankfurt were knocked out of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night, with Tottenham Hotspur managing to come away with a 2-1 aggregate win over the German side. Head coach Dino Toppmöller was dealt with significant blows early on: firstly, Mario Götzewas forced off injured, then Frankfurt goalkeeper Kauã Santos followed, after he charged off his line and clattered into James Maddison in the box. He was taken off, and reports this weekend suggest that he’s torn an ACL.
"3 players in one"
Rafael van der Vaart is no stranger to irking people with his brazen approach to punditry. The former Tottenham and Ajax man’s words during the half-time of Real Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal annoyed Voetbal International reporter Süleyman Öztürk.
Manchester United set sights on AS Monaco ace - Pep Guardiola braces for Red Devils approach
Manchester United are looking to rival Manchester City for AS Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche, outlets in France have claimed. L’Equipe have published a story related to the right-winger and his current side’s position pertaining to his future. They state that the asking price is around €70m to €80m – though an anonymous source has informed the publication that it could be wildly less than that, perhaps closer to €50m.
Player facing miserable summer after failed Wolves move - Not wanted, agents given warning
Although Ajax are almost certain to return to the Champions League, the club is still facing major financial issues – and this could reportedly impact one Wolverhampton Wanderers player. According to De Telegraaf – whose words have been picked up by VoetbalPrimeur – the players signed under former director Sven Mislintat are set to earn significantly more due to clauses in their contracts that increase their wages with Champions League qualification, with some reaching up to 50% more.
Club work to push up player's release clause after Chelsea and Manchester United hold talks
The links between Premier League clubs and Ian Subiabre are heating up ahead of the summer window. There have already been claims from Argentina that the player’s family hopes that he stays at River Plate, turning down Chelsea and Arsenal’s advances for now. Despite his loved ones’ wishes, last week River Noticias reported that his agent is hoping to take his client to Stamford Bridge.
Defender's future at Fulham under review after "best season of his career"
Joseph Yobo has touched on Calvin Bassey’s future at Fulham after admitting that his compatriot is having the “best season of his career”. The former Everton man was interviewed by Africa Foot, who have even detailed apparent interest in the defender from Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League.
"A rare talent" - Agent makes preference known for West Ham and Bournemouth target - Sport Witness
Moussa Sylla has been lighting up 2.Bundesliga for Schalke 04 this season and now links to the Premier League have emerged. Africa Foot has reported on West Ham and Bournemouth’s interest in the 25-year-old striker, while they also conducted an interview with agent Ahmet Ersoy of World Sports Management Agency. The player is not represented by Ersoy himself, instead he is signed with Rafaela Pimenta’s firm.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia "wound" remains open
Napoli begrudgingly sold Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to Paris Saint-Germain in the last January window. After a deal fell through in the summer, the Ligue 1 champions finally secured their priority target. But for the Serie A club, a replacement is still needed. Described as a ‘wound’ still left in Antonio Conte’s starting XI by SpazioNapoli, it’s been reported that Aston Villa man Samuel Iling-Junior is now being targeted as the replacement for the Georgia international, who is excelling in France.
"Eddie Howe would be happy"
Newcastle United are one of the few sides that can afford the wages of Juventus man Dusan Vlahovic, according to Italian media, while Eddie Howe would be “very happy” with his signing. A report from CalcioMercato has revealed the manager’s intentions should Alexander Isak, who’s been linked extensively away from St James’ Park, depart the club in the forthcoming summer transfer window.
'A wound that is still open'
Fiorentina midfielder Rolando Mandragora has made strides since his missed opportunity that ultimately saw West Ham lift the UEFA Conference League title in 2023. The Hammers ended their 43-year wait for a major trophy when Jarrod Bowen scored a last-minute winner to seal victory over the Serie A side in Prague. It looked like the match was heading for extra time after Saïd Benrahma’s second-half penalty was cancelled out just seven minutes later by Giacomo Bonaventura.
"Symbol of the club"
Benfica head coach Bruno Lage has made some interesting comments in relation to former Aguias players Bernardo Silva and Joao Felix. The 48-year-old called the Premier League players “symbols of the club”. His words come as their futures with their respective sides remain tentative. Felix is currently on loan with AC Milan after failing to impress Enzo Maresca during the first half of the season at Chelsea.
Player asked about living in London after Chelsea position themselves for transfer battle
Viktor Gyokeres is continuing his fine form this season at Sporting CP, this time netting a hat-trick over Moreirense. The striker, who now has 47 goals in 46 matches in all competitions this season, has been linked with a move to the Premier League for the summer window. After his side’s 3-1 win on Friday, Gyokeres was once again asked about his future, amid speculation that Arsenal and Chelsea are keen on snapping him up at the end of the campaign.
'Vidic was an animal - Former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi opens up on stint - Sport Witness
Giuseppe Rossi has recounted his time with Manchester United during the early days of his career. Something of a journeyman, the Italian-American had spells with the Red Devils, Villarreal Fiorentina, Genoa, and even Newcastle United. It was only a short-lived period at Old Trafford for Rossi. The forward moved to the Premier League giants from Parma when he was just 17 years old and made his first-team debut at home to Crystal Palace in 2004.
Chelsea make '€1.6 million offer' for African wonderkid also being tracked by Barcelona
Chelsea have reportedly made an offer for Malian star Seydou Dembélé. According to a fresh report that certainly falls in line with their philosophy of bringing in the best young talent around the world, the Blues have made a mammoth €1.6 million bid for the young talent who is currently playing in Qatar. AfricaFoot has exclusively revealed that several European scouts have been in attendance of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations, watching over the young player.
'The best in the Premier League'
Mikel Merino has enjoyed a fine return to the Premier League this season. Having earned experience in England during a brief spell at Newcastle United, the Spaniard joined up with the Gunners from Real Sociedad – with the north London side forking out €32 million for him in the last summer transfer window. Things didn’t map out as many would have envisaged for the player, with Gunners Mikel Arteta opting to position him up front for the latter stages of the season.
Chelsea loanee 'expected' for Club World Cup
Renato Veiga is destined to make a return to Chelsea for the 2025 Club World Cup as Juventus have not reached out to discuss a permanent deal. Despite new head coach, Igor Tudor, coming in, the Portuguese player is expected back at Stamford Bridge in the summer. The new coach has ambitions to lead Juve into the Champions League but he is struggling with injuries to his backline.
Liverpool target Barcelona star with release clause - Catalans could eye swap deal for Diaz
Liverpool are fans of Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo, whose release clause climbs to “astronomical figures” in the summer. That’s according to Spanish outlet Revelo anyway. The Reds could be after an elite centre-back amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding Virgil van Dijk’s future, with the Dutchman set to leave Anfield as a free agent in the summer as it stands, along with teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah.
David Moyes targets German U21 international for Everton - SC Freiburg aware of interest
David Moyes has reportedly made his former foe, the SC Freiburg midfielder Merlin Röhl, a target for the summer. The German U-21 international initially missed large parts of the first half of the season due to injury. And since coming back to full fitness, it’s thought that he has not been up to scratch. But despite his capacious form, Everton are keen on signing the youngster, according to German outlet Kicker.
Manchester City keeps tabs on wonderkid's situation
Lamine Yamal is the generational talent whose performances in the European Championships for Spain earned him worldwide recognition. The 17-year-old is likely to be a future Ballon d’Or winner in the future and even though Barcelona are cash-strapped, they won’t sell the winger at any price. Concluding a fresh deal with the youngster is a priority, reports Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, who claim that the Premier League clubs are “monitoring” the situation in case no extension is agreed upon.
Player 'very much liked' by Manchester United
Fiorentina defender Pietro Comuzzo could be on his way out after contract renewal talks broke down, with Manchester United among the clubs linked with a move. According to Italian newspaper La Nazione (via TMW), the Red Devils are very keen on the player who Napoli previously tried to sign. In fact, Fiorentina had turned down a €35 million offer from the Serie A club, the publication states, which led to talks over a fresh deal with the player.
'Won't let him go'
Geovany Quenda might already be a Chelsea player but the Premier League club will continue to watch the winger during the remaining time he’s with Sporting CP. Despite extensive links to Manchester United, it was announced that the 17-year-old would be joining the Blues in 2026.
Bournemouth set to pay additional €2.5m for transfer after Saturday achievement
Evanilson’s brace over West Ham United on Saturday has activated a clause in his transfer deal from Porto in which Bournemouth must pay the Portuguese club an additional €2.5 million. That’s according to the publication O Jogo, which has reported that the overall transfer has reached €39.7 million, while it could could rise still further.
Manchester City desire to sign star on short term contract revealed - May even try again
Manchester City continue to be linked to Dani Olmo, whose future at Barcelona remains uncertain. Along with Pau Victor, La Liga granted a licence to register the attacker last summer, but later revoked their registrations, claiming the Catalan side was failing to comply with the league’s financial rules. But in the last couple of days, it was announced that both can play until the end of the season after the Spanish Sports Council (CSD) upheld Barcelona’s appeal.
Chelsea player tempted by move to Galatasaray - Could be joined by Manchester City star
Chelsea attacker João Félix could be given an escape route from the Stamford Bridge club after it was made clear that loanee side AC Milan are not keen on making his temporary stay a permanent one. Galatasaray are being informed about the situation of the player, according to the Turkish publication Sabah. Felix moved to Chelsea from Atlético Madrid for €52 million but things did not work out under Enzo Maresca during his second stint in west London.
Chelsea ‘prepare’ €70 million offer for Barcelona defender
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Man City linked to powerhouse Arsenal defender
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Newcastle not keen on Darwin Nunez for summer move Original
Newcastle United are plotting a summer raid on Liverpool, with two key players in their sights and a potential transfer spend exceeding €110 million, according to reports. However, despite previous links, Darwin Nunez will not be part of their plans. The Uruguayan striker has endured a frustrating season at Anfield, struggling with inconsistent finishing and managing just seven goals across all competitions.
Gunners brace as Man City target William Saliba Original
Manchester City have entered the race to sign a player Real Madrid have been strongly linked to, according to Spanish reports. Arsenal’s William Saliba is now the subject of a transfer battle between the La Liga club and the reigning Premier League champions. despite strong interest from two of Europe’s biggest clubs. Now, according to Defensa Central, Pep Guardiola’s side joined the pursuit of the 24-year-old Frenchman. Real Madrid’s admiration for Saliba is no secret.
Blues hopeful of landing Jules Kounde in summer Original
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a €70 million offer for Barcelona defender Jules Kounde ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports from Spain. The French international was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge before joining Barcelona in 2022, and he has remained a target for Chelsea ever since. Now, the London club is once again eyeing the 26-year-old as a key addition to their squad.
Bukayo Saka ready to face Fulham Original
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, speaking ahead of the Premier League game against Fulham tomorrow, has delivered a positive update on star player Bukayo Saka. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side are currently second in the Premier League, though they trail leaders Liverpool by 12 points. On the European stage, they have reached the Champions League quarter-finals, where they face a massive test against Real Madrid.
Napoli eye Moise Kean as Victor Osimhen replacement Original
Napoli are already on the lookout for a replacement for Victor Osimhen, according to reports. Almost every top Premier League club, aside from Manchester City, is on the hunt for a reliable centre-forward. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool are all looking to strengthen their attacking options. Osimhen has long been linked with a move away from Napoli, and this summer looks like the moment it finally happens.
Rafael Leao's price could be sliced ahead of summer Original
Rafael Leao could see his price drop dramatically this season as AC Milan know that no interested clubs will come near to his release clause. His season has been far from smooth, despite his solid tally of ten goals and nine assists across all competitions. While the Portuguese forward has shown flashes of brilliance, inconsistency in his performances has left many fans frustrated, and criticism has started to mount.
Blues won't cash in on Enzo Fernandez Original
Intermediaries have reportedly been in discussions with Spanish giants Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid regarding the potential transfer of Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea in January 2023 for a hefty £105m after the club secured his services from Benfica, has since made 97 appearances for the London side. Under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, the 24-year-old midfielder has seen his role evolve, with Maresca experimenting with him in different positions.
Report: Arsenal eye forward who could be available at cut price in summer Original
Arsenal are reportedly in talks over the possibility of signing Liam Delap, with it thought that the young striker is ready to leave Ipswich Town in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Gunners have made the acquisition of a top-tier striker a key priority for the summer. TeamTalk have revealed that they like the youngster, though Arsenal’s primary target is Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, although the club is also keeping a close eye on RB Leipzig’s Slovenian forward, Benjamin Sesko.
Xabi Alonso hopes to repeat Granit Xhaka transfer trick with forgotten Arsenal man Original
Jakub Kiwior could be headed to Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen as Xabi Alonso faces a mass exodus of departures in the summer. While much of the attention around Arsenal in this summer’s transfer window will be on their new arrivals, a key element of their strategy will also be managing departures.
Viktor Gyokeres now serious option for Mikel Arteta Original
Viktor Gyokeres is quickly becoming a serious transfer option for Arsenal, according to David Ornstein. With the summer transfer window approaching, the Gunners are putting plans in place to sign a top-class striker. Now that Andrea Berta has officially been appointed as sporting director, Arsenal can fully shift their focus to strengthening their squad. This season has made it clearer than ever that Arsenal need a reliable goal scorer.
Red Devils indentify Assane Diao for transfer Original
Manchester United have reportedly turned their attention to Como winger Assane Diao after missing out on Geovany Quenda. The Red Devils had been eyeing Sporting CP’s rising star Quenda as one of their key targets ahead of the summer transfer window. The 17-year-old was eager to link up with Ruben Amorim again, and Sporting were equally keen on the move.
Cherries eye Antoni Klukowski Original
Bournemouth have reportedly taken an interest in highly-rated Polish youngster Antoni Klukowski, with scouts watching him in action for Poland’s U18s 4-1 win over Scotland last week. The 17-year-old forward, who plays for Pogoń Szczecin in the Poland first division, is attracting growing attention as his contract runs down, with his current deal set to expire in June.
Arsenal target with 13 PL goals admits he hopes for summer transfer Original
Matheus Cunha has hinted that his time at Wolverhampton Wanderers may be coming to an end, making it clear he wants a fresh challenge this summer. The 25-year-old forward stated, “I need to take the next step,” suggesting he’s ready to move on from Molineux. Cunha was strongly linked with Arsenal in January, but instead of making a switch, he signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Wolves just before the window closed.
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