Middlesbrough and Preston North End both face significant midfield rebuilding jobs ahead of the upcoming Championship season, with a familiar name emerging as a target for both clubs. Preston are set to lose captain Ben Whiteman to Wrexham in a £3m deal, with the 30-year-old having spent five and a half years at Deepdale. Middlesbrough’s loss is arguably even more damaging, with Championship Player of the Year Hayden Hackney departing for Everton in a deal worth an initial £16.5m. Hackney, now working under David Moyes at Everton, leaves a significant void at the Riverside that manager Kim Hellberg must address…
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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly expressed interest in signing Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya, according to The Athletic. The 21-year-old Frenchman began his youth career at FE Trélazé before spending time with ES Andard Brain during his early development years. Bahoya joined Angers’ academy at just nine years old, eventually rising through the ranks to make his first team debut in 2023. His performances at Stade Raymond Kopa caught the eye of Eintracht Frankfurt, who moved to purchase him the following year. Despite making the switch to the Bundesliga, Bahoya has largely served as a rotational option, registering eight goal contributions…
Liverpool are reported to hold a concrete interest in signing Brighton and Hove Albion winger Yankuba Minteh, according to TEAMtalk. The 22-year-old Gambian winger has attracted significant attention from the Merseyside club as they look to strengthen their attacking options this summer. Minteh originally joined Newcastle United from Danish side Odense Boldklub in 2023 before immediately heading out on loan to Eredivisie giants Feyenoord. At Feyenoord’s De Kuip stadium, the youngster impressed with 16 goal contributions across 37 appearances in all competitions, catching the eye of several top clubs. Brighton moved to purchase him on a permanent basis following that…
Manchester United have joined the race to sign Jhon Lucumi from Bologna, competing against Premier League rivals Chelsea and Italian giants Juventus for his signature. The Colombian centre-back has already green-lit a move to the Premier League and is reportedly ready to move to England rather than wait for Juventus to finalise their interest. According to Quotidiano Sportivo, as relayed by Sport Witness, United have now formally launched their move to bring the defender to Old Trafford this summer. Nottingham Forest have already submitted an offer worth €25m (£21m) for Lucumi, but a move to the City Ground holds no…
Manchester United are reportedly planning to strengthen their left-back position this summer and have identified Real Racing Club teenager Jorge Salinas as a key target. The 19-year-old defender began his youth career at Marina Sport before progressing through stints at Monte and Bansander before joining Racing’s academy at the age of 12. Salinas forced his way into the first team a couple of years ago and has since developed into one of the most promising young defenders in Spanish football. Last campaign, the youngster was a regular starter for Racing, registering seven assists and keeping seven clean sheets across 33…
Tottenham Hotspur are ramping up their efforts to land Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo this summer, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano. Romano reports that Spurs have placed Gakpo on their shortlist of summer targets alongside Manchester City forward Savinho, signalling serious intent from the North London club. The transfer expert adds that talks over a potential Gakpo deal are set to enter crucial stages as Tottenham look to finalise their attacking reinforcements under Roberto De Zerbi. Gakpo built his reputation at PSV Eindhoven before moving to Liverpool in January 2023, having lifted an Eredivisie title alongside two Dutch Cups and…
Tottenham Hotspur are locked in a three-way transfer battle with Arsenal and Manchester United to sign Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye this summer. According to Caught Offside, Spurs have expressed serious interest in the 26-year-old and have been monitoring his development closely ahead of a potential move. Tottenham have already been busy reshaping their squad under manager Roberto De Zerbi following a dramatic escape from relegation on the final day of last season. The club secured the signings of Andrew Robertson, Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke to shore up their defensive options during the transfer window. Spurs then turned…
Manchester United’s summer transfer window has been largely focused on strengthening central midfield, an area the club identified as a priority well before business began. The departure of Casemiro at the end of the 2025/26 season gave INEOS a clear signal that significant reinforcements were needed in the engine room at Old Trafford. United pursued Elliot Anderson, Sandro Tonali, and Mateus Fernandes during the window, but the Red Devils were beaten to all three of their identified targets. The club subsequently moved to sign Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Premier League rivals Chelsea for a reported £50m fee. Santos, 22,…
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are both reportedly interested in signing Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, according to The Sun. Spurs have already been active in strengthening their backline this summer, bringing in Andrew Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Jan Paul van Hecke. Despite those arrivals, Tottenham are still monitoring the defensive market in case Cristian Romero departs the club over the coming weeks. The Sun reports that Spurs have already made direct approaches to Scalvini’s representatives to explore the possibility of a deal. Atalanta are not under pressure to sell, with the Italian’s contract running until 2028, and the Serie A club…