Summer 2018 - Other teams Manager/transfer business

West Ham (again)

SOURCES: WEST HAM IN YARMOLENKO BID

 

West Ham United have made a £17.5m bid for Borussia Dortmund forward Andriy Yarmolenko, according to Sky sources.

 

One source claims a deal is agreed subject to a medical and work permit for the player, who joined Dortmund from Dynamo Kiev last summer for £23m

 

West Ham also continue talks with Sporting Lisbon over the signing of midfielder Bruno Fernandes.

West Ham (again)

Guess it didn't work out at Dortmund if they are willing to sell him at a loss after one season.

Where do you reckon they will finish?

Below us hopefully. They were woeful last season and arguably have a better squad than us. Although I think we will have a better window than them and get back to where we belong. Everton I reckon will finish 10th this season (based on absolutely nothing and just a guess) saints will finish 7th. Coyr.

West Ham again (again).

BALBUENA HEADS FOR WEST HAM

 

Corinthians have confirmed the sale of Fabian Balbuena to West Ham following a statement released by the club on Saturday.

 

The Brazilian outfit have revealed that the Hammers have met their valuation of the Paraguay international, and the centre-back now heads for London to carry out his medical.

 

Balbuena played 136 games for Corinthians, scoring 11 goals in his three years at the Sao Paulo club and winning the Brazilian championship in 2017.

 

The statement concludes: “The board thanks the services provided and wishes him luck for the new journey."

Roberts to Leicester.

Manchester City starlet Roberts set for £10m Leicester move

 

The former England Under-20 international will be joining the Foxes in a £10m deal.

 

Roberts, 21, will be released by Manchester City to smooth the protracted £60m transfer of Riyad Mahrez in the next fortnight.

 

The former Fulham youngster has been out on loan at Celtic for the past 18 months and the east Midlands club is in the market to add to its firepower.

 

The playmaker was used by Brendan Rodgers but mainly off the bench as Celtic carried off their seventh successive Scottish Premier League title.

 

And Roberts, who was a trainee at Craven Cottage before making the move north, will join £25m summer signing James Maddison at the King Power Stadium.

 

That will go some way towards making up for the loss of former player-of-the-year Mahrez whose exit will leave a huge hole for boss Claude Puel to fill.

 

But the Frenchman and the club’s Thai owners have backed the manager to plug that gap by splashing the cash on first Maddison and now Roberts.

Utd to bid for Lozano?

Hirving Lozano transfer to Manchester United gathers pace with £35.4m bid imminent

 

Man United are preparing a £35.4m (€40m) offer for Mexico’s World Cup star Hirving Lozano.

 

The PSV winger dazzled in Russia as one of the breakout stars, inspiring El Tri to a shock victory over Germany and the last 16 stage, where they eventually fell to Brazil.

 

United are interested in the former Pachuca sensation and TMW believe a massive offer is in the works, with Barcelona also linked, meaning a bidding war could commence imminently.

 

The 22-year-old bagged 19 goals last term and assisted 11 more to prove his exceptional potential.

 

And now Jose Mourinho could have the exciting winger at his disposal if they can convince the Dutch side to cash in on their prized asset.

Everton to bid for Forsberg?

Everton eye £30m Sweden star

 

Everton are on the trail of RB Leipzig’s £30million-rated winger Emil Forsberg.

 

New Goodison boss Marco Silva is in the market for a winger and Swedish star Forsberg – who played in yesterday’s World Cup quarter final against England in Samara – is high on the list.

 

The 26-year-old winger cored the winning goal against Switzerland to put Sweden into the last eight – and he’s attracting interest across Europe.

 

That’s why the Bundesliga side recently upgraded Forsberg’s deal giving a new 5-year contract on a reported £3.25m a year.

 

Since joining Leipzig from Malmo in 2015 Forsberg has become one of German football’s most consistent stars.

 

The winger is known for his assists at Leipzig and it’s believed he was on Everton’s radar before Silva was appointed boss.

Forsberg was one of the best in the Bundesliga last season so let's hope not.

West Ham Sunday Morning Update (as of 10.54am)

(Via Sky Sports Transfer Centre -- Evidently, sponsored by the D*ldo Bros.)

BALBUENA BOUND FOR LONDON

 

Corinthians have confirmed the sale of Fabian Balbuena to West Ham in a statement released by the club on Saturday.

 

The Brazilian outfit have revealed that West Ham have met their valuation of the Paraguay international, and the centre-back will now head to London to carry out his medical.

 

Balbuena played 136 games for Corinthians, scoring 11 goals in his three years at the Sao Paulo club and winning the Brazilian championship in 2017.

 

“The board thanks the services provided and wishes him luck for the new journey,” the statement concludes.

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YARMOLENKO SET FOR MEDICAL

 

Borussia Dortmund forward Andriy Yarmolenko will undergo a medical at West Ham’s training in Switzerland this week, according to Sky sources.

 

A £17.5m deal has been agreed between the clubs and personal terms have been agreed too.

 

The deal will be completed subject to the Ukrainian passing a medical and getting a work permit.

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SPORTING CONSIDER FERNANDES OFFERS

 

Sporting Lisbon are considering offers from West Ham, Monaco and Atletico Madrid for midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to Sky sources.

 

Sky Sports News understand West Ham’s offer is worth £25m for the 23-year-old Portugal international.

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BREAKING NEWS

 

Jack Wilshere expected to join West Ham this week after completing medical, according to Sky sources.

Yarmelenko is very good

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WHU are not ****ing about this summer.

Funny what a passionate fan base can inspire.

WHU are not ****ing about this summer.

 

Funny what a passionate fan base can inspire.

They don't f**k about every summer pal.

#headlesschickens

Pellegrini looking like he's suffering from serious incontinence issues lately with those facial expressions. I hope he doesn't have to have his nappy changed during matches. People say VAR would kill the momentum...

Everton reject 2nd bid for Lookman.

Everton rejected second Leipzig Lookman bid

 

Everton have rejected a second bid from RB Leipzig for Ademola Lookman.

 

Leipzig made an improved offer of £14m plus add ons.

 

But the Bundesliga side have seen their latest attempt to test the Toffees resolve to hang on to Lookman dismissed again.

 

The new bid for forward Lookman, 20, was an increase on Leipzig’s opening bid of around £12m which was submitted last week.

 

But Mirror Sport understands it will take an offer of at least £20m for Everton to consider letting Lookman leave.

 

He joined from Charlton for £10m in January 2017 and Leipzig want to land him permanently after a successful loan spell at the German club during the second half of last season.

Arsenal to land ex-Saints target Guendouzi?

Arsenal signing 'due for medical on Monday'

 

Arsenal are poised to land French Under-20 international Matteo Guendouzi, according to reports in France.

 

The midfielder appears set to become Unai Emery’s latest addition, as talks with Lorient reportedly progress well.

 

Arsenal have already swooped for Bernd Leno, Stephan Lichtsteiner and Sokratis Papastathopoulos this summer, with Lucas Torreira poised to join now Uruguay are out of the World Cup.

 

Lorient are believed to have agreed a transfer fee of just over £7million with Arsenal for Guendouzi’s signature.

 

It is claimed that a five-year contract has been agreed and he will fly to London on Monday to complete his medical.

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Seri Nice departure imminent?

SERI ABSENT FROM NICE CAMP

 

Jean-Michael Seri has not travelled with the Nice squad for the club’s pre-season training camp, Sky Sports News understands.

 

Seri has a £35m release clause on his contract at the Liue 1 club but that is only in place until July 15.

 

Sevilla are interested in Seri if Steven N’Zonzi leaves, with Arsenal in talks over the France international.

 

Chelsea and Fulham remain interested, and Seri’s preference is to move to the Premier League.

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Balotelli to Marseille?

@GFFN: Breaking | Mario Balotelli is currently at Marseille's training ground, according to @ManuLonjon.

Everton reject 2nd bid for Lookman.

It will be really irritating if Everton insist on holding on to Lookman only to see him spend much of the season outside of the starting 11.

It will be really irritating if Everton insist on holding on to Lookman only to see him spend much of the season outside of the starting 11.

Hate myself for saying it, but I'd take a punt on him for £20m.

Hate myself for saying it, but I'd take a punt on him for £20m.

Hate myself for saying it, but I'd take a punt on him for £20m.

Why do you hate yourself for saying it?

Why do you hate yourself for saying it?

Because £20m is still crazy money for an un-tested kid.

(I know that's what they cost, but it's still £20m!)

West Ham daily update (as of 08:01).

@LeeClayton_: Breaking: West Ham close to record signing of Felipe Anderson from Lazio. Increased offer. Deal close to £40m according to Italian sources. More on @MailSport soon

West Ham also on the cusp of signing Wilshere and Yarmolenko...be interesting to see how that one pans out, been linked with the Prem for years!

Who aren't West Ham signing.

Be interesting to see how Yarmalenko does, highly rated before his move the Dortmund but maybe he made the move out of Ukraine too late, could be another Payet sort of signing to inspire their season but could be signing a player in decline.

Who aren't West Ham signing.

 

Be interesting to see how Yarmalenko does, highly rated before his move the Dortmund but maybe he made the move out of Ukraine too late, could be another Payet sort of signing to inspire their season but could be signing a player in decline.

Anderson - Wilshere - Yarmolenko is nice change up of their attack. I guess they needed too as well, because:

1) Lanzini is out for a huge chunk of next season.

2) West Ham tradition of selling all of last seasons signings.

Doesn't look like they are stopping there either. Bids in for centre-backs & centre-midfielders too.

A few more bits from this morning.

Arsenal face battle with Everton and West Ham over French midfielder Steven N'zonzi

 

Arsenal are facing a battle with Everton and West Ham to snap up French midfielder Steven N’zonzi.

 

Reports this week claimed the Gunners have opened talks with Sevilla over a deal for the powerful international - currently in Russia with Didier Deschamp’s side.

 

However, according to French outlet Le10 Sport, West Ham and Everton are also desperate to sign the former Stoke ace.

 

Now Premier League sides are yet to table a formal bid for N’Zonzi due to his involvement in Russia.

 

N’Zonzi played under new Arsenal boss Unai Emery during his time at Sevilla - and that could swing him to the Emirates.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'keen on Croatian defender Domagoj Vida'

 

pool boss Jurgen Klopp is keen to create an all Croatian central defence by pairing Dejan Lovren with international team-mate Domagoj Vida.

 

The 29-year-old was in the news after a controversial celebration as Croatia beat Russia.

 

The Besiktas defender featured in a video posted to YouTube shortly after World Cup quarter-final penalty shoot-out win over the tournament hosts.

 

In the clip Vida, who is joined by Croatian scout Ognjen Vukojevic, can be heard shouting: “Glory to Ukraine” - the chant of the country’s army opposed to Russian territorial claims on the nation - and: “This victory is for Dynamo [Kiev] and for Ukraine.”

 

The defender spent five years at Dynamo Kiev before moving to Istanbul.

 

And Turkish outlet Aksam claim Klopp is planning a £12million move for the rugged defender - who would be back up to Lovren and Virgil van Dijk.

 

Vida has four years left on his current deal. And the news outlet say that, along with his performances in Russia, could allow Besiktas to raise the defender’s price tag.

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Toffees shelve Tierney interest

 

Everton have ended their interest in Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney.

 

The Blues had identified the Scot as a long-term replacement for Leighton Baines.

 

But they are not ready to match Celtic’s valuation, of close to £25m, and will now explore other alternatives.

Anderson - Wilshere - Yarmolenko is nice change up of their attack. I guess they needed too as well, because:

 

1) Lanzini is out for a huge chunk of next season.

2) West Ham tradition of selling all of last seasons signings.

 

Doesn't look like they are stopping there either. Bids in for centre-backs & centre-midfielders too.

TBF, Pellegrini wasn't going to come in and not want to improve the largely crap squad...

Their recruitment is a bit scattergun, worse strategy than ours, but they do throw money about. They could and should be the one that should be building to break into the top 6 with their stadium etc but no danger of that happening yet.

TBF, Pellegrini wasn't going to come in and not want to improve the largely crap squad...

Yeah, exactly. They said at the time, in true West Ham fashion, that he would spend more than any other manager in their history.

Their recruitment is a bit scattergun, worse strategy than ours, but they do throw money about. They could and should be the one that should be building to break into the top 6 with their stadium etc but no danger of that happening yet.

They'll get it right eventually. Pellegrini, on paper, is probably the best manager they've ever had in terms of honours.

Wouldn't suprise me if they come close to signing a new XI.

Anderson - Wilshere - Yarmolenko is nice change up of their attack. I guess they needed too as well, because:

 

1) Lanzini is out for a huge chunk of next season.

2) West Ham tradition of selling all of last seasons signings.

 

Doesn't look like they are stopping there either. Bids in for centre-backs & centre-midfielders too.

Wilshere isn't really an attacking mid but yeh.

Huge chunk of transfer fees and wages in there though, £60 million out lay with around £250k a week in wages I'd reckon for those three, if not more.

I still prefer our more calculated approach.

Wilshere isn't really an attacking mid but yeh.

 

Huge chunk of transfer fees and wages in there though, £60 million out lay with around £250k a week in wages I'd reckon for those three, if not more.

 

I still prefer our more calculated approach.

I suppose that's why having a free stadium helps.

Liverpool not interested in Grealish. A slightly arrogant piece by the Liverpool Echo.

Liverpool have no interest in Jack Grealish - despite bizarre links claiming Reds had held talks with Aston Villa

 

Liverpool have absolutely no interest in Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish.

 

The ECHO understands that Liverpool find reports linking the Reds with a move for the 21-year-old midfielder baffling, with claims that the club have held talks with Villa over a transfer wide of the mark.

 

Liverpool are targeting a higher calibre of player than Grealish, who scored just three goals in the Championship last season.

 

Tottenham are instead expected to sign the midfielder for a fee of around £15m, with Villa keen to sell after running into financial difficulties since losing to Fulham in the playoff final in May.

 

It had been reported that Liverpool had held talks with Villa's sacked technical director Steve Round about the possibility of a deal, but that is not the case.

 

Liverpool had been close to securing a deal for Nabil Fekir in early June, but walked away from the deal at the 11th hour.

 

Jurgen Klopp is keen on finding a replacement for Philippe Coutinho, who left Anfield in January in a £145m deal with Barcelona.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-no-interest-jack-grealish-14880918

Liverpool not interested in Grealish. A slightly arrogant piece by the Liverpool Echo.

 

 

 

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-no-interest-jack-grealish-14880918

how is that arrogant?

how is that arrogant?

Just making out they're all high and mighty. They could just say they're not interested and leave it at that.

Just making out they're all high and mighty. They could just say they're not interested and leave it at that.

Glad it wasn't just me that read it that way.

Glad it wasn't just me that read it that way.

And me...

Liverpool not interested in Grealish. A slightly arrogant piece by the Liverpool Echo.

 

 

 

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-no-interest-jack-grealish-14880918

Talk about arrogance, and rewriting history:

Liverpool had been close to securing a deal for Nabil Fekir in early June, but walked away from the deal at the 11th hour.

I thought Lyon (or whoever) told them to p!ss off for trying to renegotiate the deal at the 11th hour.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44766806

West Ham in for Wilshere and Yarmolenko - have to say looks like a nice bit of business. Yarmolenko is a real wildcard, if he does manage to settle then could be a terrific signing for the Hammers. Wouldn't have minded us being in for him to be honest, but at least we have made some moves already in the transfer window.

Lookman latest.

LEIPZIG STILL IN TALKS OVER LOOKMAN

 

New RB Leipzig head coach Ralf Rangnick has confirmed the club remain in talks with Everton over a deal for Ademola Lookman.

 

We understand Everton rejected a £12m offer for the forward from Leipzig earlier this week.

 

"I think three more signings is realistic," Rangnick said. "We're still in talks over Ademola Lookman - we want him back and he wants to come.

 

"We're also looking at something in central midfield, whether that's a No 6, 8 or 10."

West Ham sign Wilshere.

@WestHamUtd: West Ham United are delighted to confirm the signing of Jack Wilshere on a three-year contract!

https://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2018/july/09-july/west-ham-united-sign-jack-wilshere

 

A slightly arrogant piece by the Liverpool Echo.

Well there's a surprise...

West Ham sign Wilshere.

At least Andy Carroll will have some company.

At least Andy Carroll will have some company.

I've found out who did his medical...

Really not surprise Wilshire has gone to West Ham, there's no way any other club would offer him a contract of more than a year.

Everton want Zaha?

Everton keen on Zaha

 

Everton boss Marco Silva is desperate to land Wilfried Zaha but is struggling to convince him to return up north.

 

Crystal Palace’s Ivory Coast international Zaha bagged nine goals and three assists last term despite missing five weeks injured.

 

He is in demand this summer and Silva wants to bring Zaha,25, to Goodison Park to spearhead a new-look attacking line next season.

 

But Palace are battling hard to keep their prized asset on a new £125,000-a-week deal and are reluctant to sell him.

 

Everton are showing firm interest but Londoner Zaha did not enjoy his previous transfer up north when he moved from Palace to Manchester United in 2013-2015.

 

The £15million flop was subsequently loaned back to Palace and out to Cardiff after failing to settle in Manchester on and off the pitch.

 

But he is the star man back at Selhurst Park who already want to tie him down on a new deal just 15 months after Zaha signed a five-year deal worth around £100,000-a-week.

 

Meanwhile, Silva has taken Everton’s squad to Austria for a pre-season camp after they flew out on Sunday.

 

MirrorSport understands Silva has taken the full compliment of stars and not exiled anyone.

WHU

could be a very decent signing. He played in 40 games last season and seems they've signed him on a heavy pay as you play type deal. Seems like a no brainer

Excellent player when available.

Everton want Zaha?

I thought spurs where after him? I imagine he'd rather stay in London than go Liverpool.

WHU to listen to offers for Antonio?

Plenty of news about incomings at West Ham but what about outgoings?

 

Sky sources understand West Ham would consider offers upwards of £15m for Michail Antonio.

 

Antonio has worked all summer to get fit and is currently with the rest of the squad at the club’s training camp in Switzerland.

Even more WHU outgoings. (Courtesy of West Ham Sports News Transfer Centre).

WEST HAM WILL LISTEN TO OFFERS FOR KOUYATE

 

More from West Ham and Sky sources understand the club are listening to offers for midfielder Cheikh Kouyate.

 

We are told the asking price is around £10m for the midfielder, who featured for Senegal at the World Cup.

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OBIANG BIDS REJECTED

 

Finally from West Ham…

 

Sky sources understand Fiorentina and Atalanta have both had bids rejected for midfielder Pedro Obiang.

 

Villarreal are also thought to be interested.

 

We are told that West Ham would be prepared to sell the 26-year-old.

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West Ham crunching FFP Excel formulas like....

Brighton to sign rumoured Saints target Percy Tau.

BRIGHTON CLOSE ON TAU

 

Brighton are close to signing Mamelodi Sundowns striker Percy Tau, according to Sky sources

 

Sundowns released statement on Monday giving clearance for deal to be finalised.

 

Tau is now free to take a medical and discuss personal terms, and the South African player of the year will require a work permit.

Hasn't taken them long to get going again -- Newcastle reject Lascelles bid from West Ham.

Newcastle United have rejected a bid of £20m, rising to £25m, from West Ham for their captain and centre back Jamaal Lascelles.

 

One source at St James’ Park has told SSN this morning that the player is not for sale.

 

The 24-year old reported back for pre-season training at Newcastle on Friday, with Everton also understood to be interested.

So West Ham have signed Diop for £22.5m and Fabianski for £7.5m. Signed Wishere on a free, so likely wages far in excess of £100k a week, and also Ryan Fredericks on a free. They're wanting to sign Anderson for £40m and lots of others at £25m. Added to this they want excessive amounts for the players they are trying to sell. Who is costing these transfers, is it David Dildo's son - the tweeting tw.at Jack?