Pau Lopez has expressed his gratitude towards Mauricio Pochettino after his prospective move to Tottenham Hotspur failed to come into fruition. Pau Lopez was signed by Tottenham Hotspur last summer on a season long loan deal from Espanyol and many felt that Spurs had recruited a talented deputy to Hugo Lloris. However, Lopez did not make a single appearance for Spurs in any competition throughout the course of the campaign as he was third choice behind Lloris and Michel Vorm. Despite the lack of opportunities, there was speculation that Lopez could potentially be making a return back … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
West Ham reportedly handed boost in hopes of signing 21-year-old attacker
According to reports from talkSPORT, West Ham United have been handed a huge encouragement in their hopes of signing Barcelona striker Munir El Haddadi. Munir El Haddadi was widely touted to become the next Lionel Messi after he broke into the Barcelona first team back in 2014 and he impressed many with some fine performances for the Catalan giants. However, like many before him, Munir did not really manage to fulfill the hype that surrounded him and is now set to be leaving Barcelona this summer following an unsuccessful loan spell at Valencia last season. Roma were interested in … [Read more...]
Leeds United reportedly planning a complex move for 22-year-old attacker
According to reports from Spanish outlet Pucela Fichajes, Leeds United are considering a swoop for Real Valladolid attacker Toni Villa. Leeds United have been very active in the transfer market so far this summer and their eight signings have arrived from various different leagues in Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Portugal. To continue to continental theme, Leeds United are now said to be targeting a move for Real Valladolid attacking midfielder Toni Villa and the 22-year-old is allegedly available for a fee of around £300,000. However, the transfer will not be a … [Read more...]
Ex-Tottenham midfielder reportedly set to make shock move to Barcelona
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Paulinho is on the verge of joining Spanish giants Barcelona. Paulinho was signed by Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2013 following his brilliant performances for the Brazilian national team during the Confederations Cup the same year but the transfer proved to be a huge aberration on the part of Spurs. The midfielder struggled to adapt to life in England and following two unsuccessful seasons at White Hart Lane, he made a move to China by joining Guangzhou Evergrande. Many initially thought that Paulinho’s career in Europe was over by … [Read more...]
Tottenham reportedly plotting whopping £35.5million double swoop
According to reports from the Daily Star, Tottenham Hotspur are planning a big money swoop for the duo of Mateo Kovacic and Filip Benkovic. Tottenham Hotspur have surprisingly adopted a very passive approach in the transfer market and have not brought in a single new player to North London so far this summer. However, it is now expected that Tottenham will be ramping up their efforts to recruit new players in the coming days and if reports from the Daily Star are to be believed, Spurs are currently considering big money moves for the duo of Mateo Kovacic and Filip Benkovic. Kovacic … [Read more...]
West Ham reportedly set to sign goalscoring attacking midfielder
According to reports from Read West Ham, Premier League outfit West Ham United are on the verge of securing the services of Jota from Brentford. West Ham United had endured a frustrating period early on into the summer transfer window but things have picked up for the Hammers in recent days. The side from London have already side Joe Hart and Marko Arnautovic and it is widely expected that Javier Hernandez will also be arriving to the Olympic Stadium within the next few days. The arrival of the high profile trio most certainly strengthens the West Ham squad but manager Slaven Bilic is … [Read more...]
Rafael Benitez has a warning for new signing
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has warned Javier Manquillo that he needs to improve in order to fulfill his potential. Newcastle United were widely expected to make a big splash in the transfer market this summer following their promotion into the Premier League but that has not proven to be the case so far. Newcastle have been fairly conservative in the window so far and the Magpies completed another modest signing by acquiring the services of Javier Manquillo from Atletico Madrid recently. Considering the fact that Manquillo had struggled in the Premier League with … [Read more...]
Newcastle United reportedly handed boost in their hopes of signing Spaniard
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Newcastle United have been handed an opportunity to sign West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian. Despite possessing the likes of three quality goalkeepers in Karl Darlow, Rob Elliot and Tim Krul, Newcastle United currently seem to be in the market to sign new custodians and West Ham United man Adrian has strongly been linked with a move to St. James’ Park recently. Adrian has been pushed down the pecking order at West Ham following the arrival of Joe Hart to the London Stadium from Manchester City and the Spanish goalkeeper is said to have been left … [Read more...]
Everton reportedly battling Valencia for talented 23-year-old midfielder
According to reports from Calcio Mercato, Everton are currently involved in a battle with Valencia in the race to sign Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina. Juventus signed Mario Lemina from Marseille in 2015 and during the time of the transfer, the midfielder was considered as one of the finest young talents in Europe. Fast forward two years on from his move to the Juventus Stadium though, it has to be said that Lemina has not quite managed to fulfill his potential for the Bianconeri and has struggled to earn regular minutes on the pitch. As a result, Lemina is expected to be leaving … [Read more...]
Wolverhampton reportedly withdraw their pursuit for Spaniard due to his £100,000-per-week wages
According to reliable BBC journalist Pat Murphy, Wolverhampton Wanderers have withdrawn their pursuit of Alvaro Negredo. Ambitious English Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers have certainly made a huge impact in the transfer market this summer with the signings of Rúben Neves, Roderick Miranda, Barry Douglas, Ryan Bennett, John Ruddy, Phil Ofosu-Ayeh and Willy Boly so far. Despite the influx of so many high profile players to Molineux though, manager Nuno Espirito Santo is believed to be keen on further strengthening his squad and recent reports had claimed that the Portuguese boss … [Read more...]