Aston Villa have registered their interest in signing Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul as they search for a replacement for Ollie Watkins. Watkins was left out of Villa’s squad for their 4-0 defeat against Brighton on Sunday before returning to apologise to his teammates. Despite his return, a move for the 30-year-old to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal is still expected to go through this summer. During his six-year spell at Villa Park, Watkins accumulated an impressive 108 goals and 47 assists across 278 appearances in all competitions. With the England international’s departure now looking likely, Unai Emery’s side have turned their…
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Francie Frane, now often known as Francie Chapman since her marriage to reality television star Duane “Dog” Chapman, has an estimated net worth of around £1 million as of 2026. Unlike many people who find themselves the subject of online searches after marrying a celebrity, Frane’s financial story predates her time in the public eye by decades, built on a working life in rural Colorado rather than on television royalties. Born on 20 June 1969 in Colorado, Frane grew up in a ranching family and spent much of her adult life doing physically demanding outdoor work. She and her first…
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Brazilian winger Savio from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £85 million. The transfer pushes Spurs’ total summer spending past the £300 million mark, underscoring the club’s serious ambitions for the season ahead. Spurs will pay an initial £75 million for the 22-year-old, with a further £10 million available through performance-related add-ons. It is understood that £5 million of those potential bonuses are effectively guaranteed, meaning Manchester City could receive at least £80 million from the deal. The transfer also sets a new record for Manchester City’s highest-value outgoing sale, surpassing…
Aston Villa have made contact over a potential move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of the September 1st transfer deadline. Mateta has emerged as an alternative option after Chelsea placed a £65m price tag on Senegalese forward Nicolas Jackson, Villa’s primary striking target this summer. The hefty demand from Chelsea is considered steep, particularly given the club were willing to loan Jackson to Bayern Munich last season. Jackson is understood to be well known to Villa manager Unai Emery, and has been identified as a potential replacement for Ollie Watkins at the club. Watkins was notably omitted from…
Arsenal are pushing hard in the final days of the summer window to land a forward capable of transforming their attacking play ahead of another Champions League tilt. Declan Rice remains the club’s most expensive transfer of all time at £105m, a fee he has arguably made look like a bargain given his performances since arriving in north London. The 27-year-old was exceptional during the 2025/26 campaign, registering nine assists and playing a central role as Arsenal lifted their first league title in 22 years and reached a Champions League final. Rice played 4,456 minutes last season, second only to…
Manchester United are monitoring Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr as manager Michael Carrick continues reshaping his squad in the final days of the summer window. The 28-year-old Senegalese international has attracted serious attention from multiple clubs, with Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray also firmly in the race to sign him. According to TEAMtalk, Galatasaray have already offered Sarr a contract, with his representatives having agreed to the terms presented by the Istanbul club. However, the harder part of any deal remains securing Crystal Palace’s agreement, with the south London club holding out for a fee of £50 million and insisting…
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal in principle with Manchester City to sign forward Omar Marmoush, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Romano confirmed on X that Spurs have reached a verbal agreement with the Citizens to sign Marmoush on loan, with a conditional obligation to make the transfer permanent for a fee of around £50m. The 27-year-old has already agreed personal terms with the North London club and is set to undergo a medical today before the deal is formally completed. Tottenham have made significant moves late in this transfer window, with the Marmoush deal following their recently agreed…
Newcastle United’s transfer window looks set to take another dramatic turn with midfielder Joe Willock edging closer to a move away from St James’ Park. Reports relayed by Sport Witness indicate Besiktas submitted an opening offer worth €7m (£6.1m) guaranteed, plus a further €5m (£4.3m) in potential bonuses, taking the overall package to approximately €12m (£10.4m). Newcastle have firmly rejected that proposal, with the club holding out for around €20m (£17.3m) to sanction the 27-year-old’s departure before the window closes. Despite no club-to-club agreement being reached, Willock’s agent has already travelled to Istanbul to hold discussions, with the player subsequently…
Arsenal have placed Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo on their attacking shortlist, with the Gunners monitoring his situation “very closely,” according to Foot Mercato. The north London club remain keen on securing another attacking player and the Belgian youngster has emerged as a serious option for the club’s recruitment team. Arsenal are fully aware that prising Fernandez-Pardo away from Lille will not come cheaply, with the French club holding out for a fee in the region of £60 million. Lille have already demonstrated their resolve to protect the player’s valuation, having turned down offers worth £34 million and £29 million from…