Leeds United are poised to join the January transfer market before the February 3 deadline, bringing in one or two new players to bolster their bid for automatic promotion. Daniel Farke began the January window by stating that he did not expect any new signings, but in his pre-Burnley press conference last Thursday, Farke identified three positions that he would like to bolster before the window closed. One of those was a striker, as Joe Gelhardt has joined Hull City on loan, and Patrick Bamford is injured and expected to be out until the middle of February. Farke has two…
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Central Fluminense reports that Chelsea has begun discussions to sign Rangers full-back Jefte. According to the Brazilian newspaper [27 January], the Premier League club is interested in the 21-year-old Brazilian, but no agreement has been made between the two parties. It is thought that if a deal cannot be concluded by February 3, the Blues are willing to reopen negotiations with the Gers once the summer transfer market opens. Rangers defensive standout receives interest from the Premier League With Jefte only recently joining Ibrox and fellow left-back Ridvan Yilmaz being widely linked with a move to Turkey, it is difficult…
The Italian media has spent the last few months convincing themselves that Sandro Tonali will leave Newcastle United. While his agent, Beppe Riso, has denied speculations of a transfer, the speculation persists. Juventus was touted as a possible destination for the midfielder last week, and now there is another claim. Journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has now stated that Tonali may depart Newcastle United during the summer transfer window. In an interview with Sky Italia’s L’Originale, Di Marzio also stated that the Italian will attract international attention. He told SpazioMilan, as it was reported: “I don’t know if he could return…
On-loan Liverpool defender Calum Scanlon has suffered another injury setback while playing for Millwall On-loan Liverpool defender Calum Scanlon is facing another extended stay on the sidelines after sustaining a suspected hamstring injury with Millwall. Scanlon, who is on loan at the Championship club for the season, was pulled off after just 17 minutes of the 1-0 win against Luton Town on Saturday. The 19-year-old left-sided player had only returned to action the previous week, having missed nearly four months due to a back stress fracture received after making his Lions debut against Luton at home in September. Scanlon’s injury…
Nottingham Forest were once interested in Marmoush, but his arrival at Manchester City may free up another player with whom they’ve been linked. According to Sky Sports Germany, the arrival of Omar Marmoush at Manchester City has the potential to topple another transfer domino. Reporter Florian Plettenberg claims the Egyptian’s transfer to the Etihad Stadium from Eintracht Frankfurt has created a ‘open door’ for James McAtee to move on. Plettenberg says Bayer Leverkusen have ‘always been interested’ in the winger and that he is a ‘dream target’ for Mainz 05. Ironically, after missing out on the chance to sign Marmoush…
Tottenham are in serious need of some positivity, and the club are willing to spend big on a transfer target Tottenham are preparing to turn their season around by breaking the bank for a European superstar this January transfer window. Defeat at home to Leicester on Sunday has placed Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou under increasing pressure, but, with a League Cup semi-final second-leg still to come against Liverpool, it seems the 59-year-old is safe for the time being. As a result, the Tottenham hierarchy are willing to spend big to help get the club back on track on the pitch,…
Danny Mills believes Leeds United will face a difficult assignment against defensive “masters” Burnley on Monday, despite their wealth of attacking alternatives. On talkSPORT (27 January, 7:43am), Mills forecast a challenging evening for the Whites as they traverse the Pennines to play the Clarets at Turf Moor in a top-of-the-table Championship meeting. Daniel Farke’s side has the opportunity to move six points clear of Burnley in third place with a win, but Mills believes that despite possessing eight “fantastic” forwards, the game will only feature one goal. He stated: “[It’s] going to be very, very difficult – Burnley [are] the…
Tom Brady was not pleased with the officials during the NFC Championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders. Tom Brady’s comments about referees needing to ‘let the players play’ during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 55-23 NFC Championship victory over the Washington Commanders did not go over well with fans. During a conversation with his FOX Sports broadcast colleague Kevin Burkhardt, the seven-time Super Bowl champion revealed his dissatisfaction with the game’s referees. “I do like the ability in the playoffs, I always felt this as a player: Let the players play,” the quarterback said. “Let them go out…
Mohamed DIomande was sent off, and McCoist is furious about the decision made by the referee at Tannadice on Sunday. Astonished Ally McCoist reckons under-fire whistler Nick Walsh was responsible for one of the worst decisions he’s ever seen when he sent Mohamed Diomande off. The Ivorian was given his marching orders in the dying seconds for raising his hands at Kevin Holt. Rangers players and management were incensed and Walsh was advised to take a second look by VAR official Don Robertson. But the referee stuck to his guns and upheld his initial call to send Diomande off. In…
On December 9th, UOL reported that Nottingham Forest had made contact to sign Botafogo’s Igor Jesus in the winter market. They indicated that a fee in excess of €20 million would be required for the transfer to proceed. The Premier League team has made an offer to sign the striker. Globo Esporte reports that Nottingham Forest has made an offer to sign the 23-year-old. The Reds reportedly requested a cost of around €30 million, which the Brazilian club deemed ‘interesting’. Botafogo is yet to meet with Nuno Espírito Santo to discuss bonuses and other issues. That’s because the Brazil international…