Mergim Berisha, a Leeds United transfer target, was handled by infamous football agent Roger Wittman before joining Hoffenheim, according to Laola1. The news site reported (16 January) the “explosive” revelations, as the centre-forward prepares to depart the Bundesliga club after changing agents. The Whites are interested in the 26-year-old, and a loan deal with a buy option has emerged as a possibility [Ben Heckner, January 9]. Leeds United will strengthen their attack with Mergim Berisha move. The addition of the Germany international to the Peacocks’ roster appears to strengthen their offense. While Berisha’s results at Hoffenheim aren’t encouraging, with only…
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Nottingham Forest hope to return to winning ways in the Premier League on Sunday when they meet bottom club Southampton, but one aspect of the game will concern Forest fans. Forest’s extraordinary seven-game winning streak came to an end on Tuesday as they drew with Liverpool. Arne Slot commended Matz Sels for his performance in the game, while football fans were impressed with Murillo’s performance against Liverpool. The two should be less busy on Sunday, as Southampton travels to the City Ground having only six Premier League points this season. Forest won the reverse encounter in August owing to a…
Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in Botafogo attacker Luiz Henrique, citing a “opportunity not to be wasted” for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. The Reds understand the importance of this winter window. They are third in the Premier League table and have an eight-game unbeaten streak in all competitions, so any January business must be calibrated against the risk of interrupting their momentum. However, as Italian website Firzenze Viola points out, the prospect of improving the squad in order to secure a top-four spot is an opportunity not to be passed up. According to reports, winger/striker Henrique is on Forest’s wanted…
For the first time, Cyriel Dessers spoke about the uncertainty surrounding his future at Scottish Premiership powerhouses Rangers this week. And while the number nine has few complaints really – Cyriel Dessers understands that Hamza Igamane warrants his place in Philippe Clement’s starting XI – the fact remains that another few months on the substitute’s bench does not really appeal to a 30-year-old striker approaching his final seasons at this level Dessers has been linked with a return to Italy’s Serie A. La Liga outfit Leganes are reportedly interested too, Sebastien Haller departing after an underwhelming stay in Spain. However,…
Keith Jackson believes Rangers will be unable to resist bids for Hamza Igamane during the summer transfer season. According to a Daily Record journalist, interest in the Moroccan striker would only increase if he delivers another outstanding performance against Manchester United in the Europa League at Old Trafford. If the Gers got a £10 million bid in the summer, Jackson claimed they would be forced to sell the 22-year-old for a large profit. On Hotline Live (16 January), Jackson stated, “I don’t think you’ll see Igamane in a Rangers shirt next season.” He has made significant progress. “And I think…
Leeds United are interested in signing Mergim Berisha from TSG Hoffenheim, who has been offered to West Ham United. According to Sky Deutschland journalist Florian Plettenberg, the 26-year-old was recently offered to West Ham but turned it down. West Ham’s rebuff can allow Leeds to attempt and sign the striker in the winter market. Sky reports, as conveyed by Laola1, that the Whites are interested in Berisha. The Germany international joined the Bundesliga side from FC Augsburg in August 2023 and has played 743 minutes in 24 games, including 17 this season. He found it tough to add goals [he…
Nottingham Forest are absolutely endowed with offensive talent among their current forwards. The guys in Garibaldi Red have been on fire this season, and they currently sit third in the Premier League. Chris Wood has surely remembered his shooting boots this season. The New Zealand striker is the Forest’s most productive player, scoring 13 goals in all competitions this season, more than any of his teammates combined. The midfield three behind him is similarly productive. Callum Hudson-Odoi has four goals this season, Morgan Gibbs-White has seven, and Anthony Elanga has eight goals and assists. Incredibly, it appears like Forest may…
Pundit Carlton Palmer admitted he would be shocked if Leeds United were to make a deal for Plymouth Argyle defender Bali Mumba this month. According to Leeds United News, the Whites sent a scout to watch Mumba in action in Plymouth’s 1-0 FA Cup win against Brentford on Saturday as they consider making an offer for him in the January transfer window. Mumba joined the Pilgrims on loan from Norwich City in July 2022, and after helping them win the League One title in the 2022-23 season, the move was made permanent the following summer for about £1 million, which…
Nathan Patterson appears to be on the verge of returning to the Rangers. The Scottish right-back has been linked with a return to Ibrox, with Everton willing to sell him if a suitable replacement can be found [Daily Record, 3 January]. The 23-year-old joined Everton from the Glasgow club in the summer of 2022, but has yet to make an impact in the Premier League. Injury difficulties have hampered the defender, but he will undoubtedly require regular game time to press a claim in Steve Clarke’s Scotland side. The Light Blues have an aged James Tavernier on their roster, who…
As the final fortnight of the January transfer window approaches, Leeds United is being associated with a variety of players, including Ben Davies. The 31-year-old defender is in the final six months of his Tottenham deal, which is thought to be paid a stunning £100,000 per week. Davies had been hurt but was still in position to face Arsenal. Leeds have previously been connected to Davies. Leeds are reportedly ‘pushing hard’ to sign Davies this month, with a ‘cut-price deal’ on the table given his contract issue with Ange Postecoglou’s team. Davies would become the sixth Wales international on the…