A striker is at the top of Nottingham Forest’s wish list ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline, but another crucial position of interest may be more realistic than previously thought. After Evangelos Marinakis made signing a striker his first priority in January, rumors about other positions in the Forest squad that could be strengthened have virtually died down. Nuno Espirito Santo may attempt to future-proof his team defensively, with Forest connected with Nasser Djiga as a potential long-term replacement if Murillo is grabbed by one of Europe’s premier clubs. Another defensive theory claimed that Forest were interested in El Hadji Malick…
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According to the Daily Record, Nils Koppen has cut the Rangers salary cost by around £50,000 per week following the departures of Kieran Dowell and Rabbi Matondo. According to the newspaper’s print version (1 February, page 54), Dowell and Matondo’s loan moves to Birmingham City and Hannover 96, respectively, have resulted in thousands of pounds saved for the Gers. Koppen and the Ibrox administration are also considering selling Tom Lawrence before the winter window ends on February 3, freeing up additional playing time for Findlay Curtis, Bailey Rice, and Paul Nsio. Lawrence has sparked transfer interest from a variety of…
Leeds United are embroiled in a number of transfer squabbles as the season closes, with Daniel Farke reportedly eyeing a handful of new signings. It’s not like Leeds United are in a crisis and need to make a slew of players before the transfer deadline, but they could use some new faces. Daniel Farke has led the Whites to first place in the Championship, but they are only two points ahead of second-place Sheffield United. Interestingly, the Leeds manager did hint to the 49ers about signing a number 10, but it appears that the club has its sights set on…
Hannover 96 will not trigger the £1million purchase clause for Rangers’ Rabbi Matondo without promotion to the Bundesliga, according to BILD. The German newspaper reported via its website [31 January] that the German club have the option to exercise this deal depending on the player’s performances and their league status. It is understood that should Hannover fail to secure promotion this season, it would be improbable for them to afford the permanent deal, which would include his salary and bonuses. Rabbi Matondo Rangers return on the cards? Matondo’s time in Glasgow has been absolutely plagued by injuries, playing just 11 games more than…
The transfer window will end in a few days, and several teams have work to do. Newcastle United may want to make some new additions to help them battle for the top four, and sells may also be important at St James’ Park given recent profit and sustainability concerns. Meanwhile, Leeds United must fight hard to reclaim their place in the Premier League. Newcastle are set to sell Matt Targett this month, and Leeds are interested in the left-back. Keith Downie of Sky Sports has provided an update on Leeds’ interest in the left-back via his YouTube channel. Leeds hold…
Rangers will receive a guaranteed £15 million after qualifying for the Europa League’s round of 16, according to Football Insider. The Scottish giants defeated Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 on Thursday (30 January), with goals from Nicolas Raskin and Vaclav Cerny, before Kevin MacAllister’s late header made it a tense last few minutes at Ibrox. Philippe Clement’s side qualified for the round of 16 after winning four and drawing two of their eight games, finishing eighth in the competition’s revised league phase. Rangers will now not return to European action until early March, with the knockout round play-offs scheduled for mid-February. Lazio,…
Newcastle United may not make any first-team signings this month, with Eddie Howe all but guaranteeing no new additions at the senior level. However, for those wondering what Paul Mitchell is up to, it appears the club is closing close on another ‘one for the future.’ Following the signing of Georgia’s Vakhtang Salia, who will arrive formally in August, and the completion of a pre-contract agreement with Malaga winger Antonio Cordero, it appears that another juvenile attacker is on his way. Newcastle are ready to sign Yildiz. According to rumors in Turkey, Newcastle United has agreed to buy 18-year-old prospect…
Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, has provided an encouraging injury update for Joe Gomez, Diogo Jota, and Darwin Nunez ahead of the weekend trip to Bournemouth. On Saturday afternoon, the Reds will play probably their most crucial game of the season, travelling to a Cherries side that is currently flying in the Premier League. The south coast team has won 4-1 and 5-0 away to Newcastle United and at home to Nottingham Forest in their last two games, so a victory for Liverpool would be big, given how difficult a 90-minute match may be. Gomez, Jota and Nunez have all…
Nottingham Forest’s January transfer market has been quiet in terms of incoming and exiting acquisitions, but that could change as deadline day approaches. Andrew Omobamidele has signed on loan for Strasbourg in France, Evangelos Marinakis’ only commercial transaction thus far, with Monday’s deadline rapidly approaching. Marinakis still wants to acquire a striker to help Forest maintain their third-place position in the Premier League table, a move that would have been expedited by the club’s 5-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday. In an attempt to flex the club’s financial muscle, Forest made Matheus Cunha their main priority for arrivals in the…
The Kelechi Iheanacho transfer saga continues to develop at Leeds United as decisions need to be made on the Nigerian’s future. With the former Manchester City striker’s future unknown, Leeds will still be in the race until the transfer deadline. Albeit not long to complete the deal, the 49ers’ are prepared to wait for Iheanacho if it comes to it. Daniel Farke says he wants a striker at Leeds and he could turn out to be the main instigator to push this through. Well, there is still a chance this deal could happen as former Director of Football Victor Orta…