Chelsea are showing serious interest in signing highly rated Italian fullback Marco Palestra from Atalanta this summer, according to Italian journalist Luca Cerchione. The 21-year-old has firmly established himself as one of the most exciting young fullbacks in Serie A and European football following a standout breakthrough campaign last season. Palestra initially arrived at Cagliari on loan as cover for Gabriel Zappa, but the move quickly evolved into something far more significant for the youngster. The Italian featured in 37 of Cagliari’s 38 league matches under manager Fabio Pisacane, playing a pivotal role in the club’s survival and finishing nine…
Author: James Coswell
Spurs are pushing hard to sign Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali in what would represent the biggest transfer in the club’s history this summer. Roberto De Zerbi made clear after Tottenham survived relegation that there would be no rest, telling the media there would be no holidays and no time away. The message was bold but necessary, with back-to-back 17th-place Premier League finishes making it clear that serious investment was required to rebuild the squad. Spurs have already moved to strengthen defensively, with Jan Paul van Hecke arriving in a £52m deal alongside free transfers Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi. However,…
Liverpool and Manchester United have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni this summer, according to reports from TEAMtalk. The 26-year-old France international has been a key figure at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu since joining from AS Monaco, winning a La Liga title and a Champions League trophy during his time in Spain. Last season, Tchouameni made four goal contributions and kept 11 clean sheets in 49 appearances across all competitions despite Real Madrid enduring an inconsistent campaign. Los Blancos have now decided to revamp their midfield department under new manager Jose Mourinho after failing to…
Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as they look to strengthen their attacking options this summer. According to Football Insider, Spurs have identified the Dutch winger as an ambitious target as they continue to reshape their squad under fresh ambitions. Tottenham have already enjoyed a productive start to the transfer window, securing the signatures of Andrew Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Jan Paul van Hecke to bolster the defence. Having addressed the backline, Spurs are now turning their attention further up the pitch, with flanks and central midfield both identified as areas requiring investment. Tottenham are…
Tottenham Hotspur narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League last season, finishing 17th with 41 points after a dramatic final-day victory over Everton. Roberto De Zerbi guided Spurs to safety, but the Italian manager is now focused on rebuilding a squad capable of challenging for European football once again. Spurs have spent two consecutive seasons languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League, a stark contrast to the 66-point, fifth-place finish they recorded in the 2023/24 campaign. Despite the recent struggles, it is worth remembering that Tottenham lifted the Europa League just over 12 months ago, proving the club…
Tottenham Hotspur are edging closer to landing West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes, with transfer expert Matteo Moretto reporting the club are “very close” to agreeing personal terms. The 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder is valued at £80m by West Ham, making him one of the more expensive targets Spurs have pursued this summer. Despite interest from several top clubs, including Manchester United, Fernandes is open to joining Roberto De Zerbi’s side at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Moretto confirmed that while personal terms are close to being finalised, club-to-club negotiations with West Ham are yet to officially begin. That distinction means a…
Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with the club planning to submit a formal bid in the coming weeks. According to The Independent, the Gunners remain firmly interested in the 23-year-old Frenchman as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his attack ahead of next season. Barcola registered 13 goals and seven assists last season for PSG, playing a key role as the Parisian club won back-to-back Champions League titles. Liverpool have also been linked with the French international, making the competition for his signature a serious one between two of England’s biggest clubs. However, Arsenal…
Liverpool are wasting no time in the transfer market this summer, with Fabrizio Romano reporting the club will return with a new offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. The Reds only recently completed the signing of Spanish winger Victor Munoz, who has agreed a six-year contract after completing a medical at Spain’s World Cup base in Tennessee. Munoz, aged 22, attracted significant interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle United before Liverpool secured his signature ahead of the competition. He becomes the first arrival under new head coach Andoni Iraola, who replaced Arne Slot earlier this summer at Anfield. Munoz…
Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are all reportedly targeting Real Madrid left back Alvaro Carreras ahead of the new Premier League season. Journalist Ekrem Konur has reported that all three English clubs are keen on signing the Spanish international from the Bernabeu this summer. Carreras is unlikely to feature in Jose Mourinho’s plans at Real Madrid following the recent arrival of Marc Cucurella at the club. The defender could leave the Spanish capital just 12 months after joining from Benfica, having also lost his place under Alvaro Arbeloa in the second half of the season. A move to the Premier…