West Ham Transfer Update: Moves to sign midfielder James Prowse over Brighton Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse would be superb signing for West Ham
West Ham have set their sight on signing James Ward-Prowse from Southampton in the summer as David Moyes looks to bolster his midfield options.
According to a report from Claret and Hugh (11 June), the Hammers have rejected the chance to sign Brighton midfielder Yves .
The 27-year-old would be a cracking signing for the club if the Hammers can get a deal done for him.
Ward-Prowse has been a one-club player, having progressed through the youth ranks at the club.
He made his debut when the Saints were in the Championship, but since then he has gradually established himself as a quality Premier League player.
The England midfielder is approaching the peak years of his career, and the last two seasons are testimony to his progress.
Man Utd: Fabrizio Romano gives transfer target report after bid made
Manchester United have had an opening bid for Frenkie De Jong rejected by FC Barcelona – and the midfielder is “still waiting” to make a decision about his future, according to Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano.
The Red Devils have been strongly linked with a move for the midfielder in recent days as Erik ten Hag sets about bolstering his squad at Old Trafford ahead of his first season in charge.
According to Italian journalist Romano, Manchester United have now had an opening offer – believed to be in the region of €60m plus €10m in add-ons – rejected by FC Barcelona for the former Ajax star.
However, the two clubs are still “in contact” about a possible deal for De Jong as Manchester United look to land their first major signing of the summer transfer window.
Romano also claims that despite suggestions to the contrary, De Jong has not communicated his desire to anyone and the player himself is “still waiting” to make a concrete decision about his future.
Real Madrid Transfer Report: Set to sign midfielder Tchouameni from Monaco
Real Madrid is signing another young, highly-rated French midfielder after reaching agreement with AS Monaco for the transfer of Aurelien Tchouameni on Saturday.
The Spanish club issued a statement on Saturday, which read: “Real Madrid CF and AS Monaco have agreed on the transfer of the player Aurelien Tchouameni, who will be linked to the club for the next six seasons.
“Next Tuesday, June 14, at 12:00 at Real Madrid City, the presentation ceremony for Aurelien Tchouameni as a new Real Madrid player will take place after the corresponding medical examination.
“Aurelien Tchouameni will then appear before the media.” Madrid did not disclose the fee for the 22-year-old France international, who has played with Monaco since January 2020 after joining from Bordeaux. Sections of the Spanish media reported the fee to be 100 million euros ($105 million) including variables.
Madrid already has an even younger France midfielder in its squad a 19-year-old Eduardo Camavinga, who joined from Rennes last off-season.
Chelsea: Petre Cech makes transfer promises to Fans as club takeover now finalized
Petr Cech has revealed that he is expecting a “busy summer” for Chelsea FC in the transfer window.
The Blues are being linked with a number of potential big-name arrivals at Stamford Bridge as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his squad and build a team capable of challenging for the title next season.
With the club’s takeover now complete, the south west London side are operating normally again after the sanctions placed on the Stamford Bridge outfit by the British government were lifted.
Chelsea FC are being linked with a number of possible signings, with FC Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele and Sevilla defender Jules Kounde two names thought to be on the club’s summer wish-list.
Now, Chelsea FC technical director Cech has appeared to hint that the Blues could be set to conduct a large amount of transfer business this summer ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, promising that the Londoners will do everything they can to strengthen their team.
“I live on the phone!” Cech said, as quoted by Metro. “It will be a busy summer. We will plan, prepare and try to be as strong as we can next season.
EPL: Fulham in advance talks to sign Arsenal player Leno this summer
Arsenal goalkeeper, Bernd Leno, could join Fulham as he looks to leave the Emirates this summer.
Aaron Ramsdale’s arrival from Sheffield United last summer saw the German become second-choice. Leno looks likely to leave with Matt Turner set to arrive this summer from New England Revolution. Many expected the 30-year-old to return to his homeland, but that may not be the case.
The Athletic report that Fulham are in talks to sign Leno this summer and he is one of their “move favoured candidates”.
The Athletic report that Fulham are in talks to sign Leno this summer and he is one of their “more favoured candidates”.
US Judge drops alleged rape case against Cristiano Ronaldo
A US district judge, Jennifer Dorsey, has dismissed a lawsuit brought against Cristiano Ronaldo by a woman who accused the Manchester United forward of sexual assault.
The suit filed by Kathryn Mayorga was ruled out based on “purloined” confidential documents obtained by her attorney which had “tainted” her case.
Last year, another Las Vegas court had also recommended dismissal due to the behaviour of Mayorga’s legal counsel.
According to the judge’s written verdict, “Mayorga loses her opportunity to pursue this case and attempt to unwind the settlement of claims that, themselves, implicate serious allegations of a highly personal nature.
Lolo Ijeoma Njoku Obinwannem News Writer / June 12, 2022
