Liverpool are reportedly still interested in Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams. According to sources close to CaughtOffside, Arne Slot, Jurgen Klopp’s successor, values the 21-year-old’s abilities. The Dutch coach has approved a prospective deal for the La Liga star. However, the Reds won’t always have a clear route. Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal have all been connected with the Spanish international. How much does it cost to sign Nico Williams? Williams’ signing will likely need a sizable sum. The footballer currently has a €50 million [£42.2 million] release clause, and his current contract is not slated to expire until…
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With the transfer window officially open, the gossip mill has been in overdrive as Nottingham Forest seeks to make the signings that would help them escape another season at the bottom of the Premier League table. The Reds’ goal over the coming weeks and months is to finish the summer with a squad capable of competing in the Premier League. Forest will also try to balance the accounts, which will include both outgoings and incomings. Here’s what the media around the world is saying about the Reds as we look at the latest headlines. Mendes can make the defender deal…
Graeme Bailey has said that he would be “surprised” if Callum O’Hare joins Leeds United this summer. TEAMtalk reported on June 13 that the Whites were prepared to compete with Southampton and Burnley for the 26-year-old midfielder, who is available on a free transfer. Journalist Bailey has no doubts about O’Hare’s abilities, but he is not aware of any interest from Elland Road. “Callum O’Hare is not a name I’ve heard very much in recent months, so I’d be shocked. But he’s a good player for free,” Bailey told Leeds United News (21 June). What might Callum O’Hare add to…
Tyler Adams recently revealed that fellow 22/23 Leeds United acquisition Weston McKennie may have struggled since he was injured shortly after his arrival. Leeds’ Championship status stems from a series of long-standing Premier League failures, with transfer blunders playing a significant role. It’s reasonable to say that Jesse Marsch’s signings were not particularly successful, with just Tyler Adams from the USMNT or the Red Bull connection standing out. Tyler Adams offers his thoughts on Weston McKennie’s troubles at Leeds. Weston McKennie was an obvious disappointment among the 22/23 signings, unable to keep up with the pace of the Premier League…
Leeds United need to regain their confidence before the start of the upcoming season, as they try to right the wrongs of not achieving promotion to the Premier League last time out. The Whites focused on context during the 2023/24 campaign. They finished third behind Leicester City and Ipswich Town despite reaching 90 points, which would normally have propelled them to the top spot. It was a complete outlier of a season, and it could have been left at that if a specific piece of context had not been involved. The Yorkshire side’s late-season play allowed Leicester and Ipswich (especially…
With the transfer market open, we look back at the most recent Nottingham Forest news and rumours as Nuno Espirito Santo seeks to bolster his squad for the 2024/2025 season. The Reds’ board is keen to improve the club’s Premier League status and grow on the club’s previous two seasons as relegation contenders; to accomplish so, they will need to start investing and stay on the right side of PSR. Striker leaves. Swedish forward Julian Larsson has left Forest. The 23-year-old has left the City Ground to join Burton Albion after failing to make an impact with the Reds, whom…
HIGHLIGHTS Rooney believes Jordan Henderson should be in the England squad because of his leadership abilities. Even with Harry Kane as captain, England’s young side lacks vocal leadership and experience in the middle of the pitch. Southgate still has time to resolve performance problems before the Three Lions take on Slovenia in their last group encounter. Amid inquests from outside the England camp following the Three Lions’ poor start to EURO 2024, Wayne Rooney believes Jordan Henderson should have been chosen in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad. The former Manchester United and England icon made the surprising revelation after England’s 1-1…
Daniel Farke’s team has kept communication with Tottenham regarding a permanent deal for Rodon and has made it known to the player that they want to sign him full-time. However, the club’s financial predicament makes it improbable that they will be able to reach Rodon’s valuation this summer. The Wales international is under contract with Tottenham until 2026, but he is expected to be sold before the transfer season closes. Joe Rodon will join a Premier League club after leaving Leeds United on loan. Rodon had a successful loan term with Leeds, having made 50 appearances in all competitions last…
Leeds are gearing up for a busy summer in the transfer market, both in terms of incomings and outgoings. Leeds United are bracing for a busy summer of incomings and outgoings in the transfer market as they attempt to gain promotion to the Premier League for the second time. After missing out on promotion in the Championship play-off final, the Whites will need to adjust the books to stay within PSR restrictions, and some significant outgoings are expected to help United comply with those criteria. Leeds also have a number of returning loan players to offload, but with multiple exits,…
Cody Gakpo looked a lot more natural down the left flank for the Netherlands again, which is something Liverpool and Arne Slot might consider this summer. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo sent another message to new Reds boss Arne Slot while on international duty with the Netherlands. Gakpo has rarely been deployed on the left flank for his club, but he has impressed in both Euro 2024 matches thus far, scoring against Poland in the first and performing well against France. As Arne Slot preparations for the upcoming season, he should carefully evaluate his fellow countryman’s next step. Gakpo scored nine…