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'Enquiry made' - Arsenal make exciting swoop for £21m Chelsea and Spurs target

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 16:15

The Gunners are set to compete with Chelsea and Spurs for the Euro 2024 star.

Arsenal have reportedly submitted a new enquiry to Serie A giants Juventus to sound out a summer transfer for winger Federico Chiesa.

The 26-year-old has found himself at the centre of transfer headlines this summer as he enters the final year of his contract in Italy. A decent Serie A showing last term, with nine goals and three assists as he bounced back from a 2022/23 campaign littered with injury problems, has also helped catch the attention of potential suitors.

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Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with interest in the player, along with Inter Milan. Meanwhile, earlier this month it had been reported that AS Roma and Juventus had agreed a deal for the winger, who was unconvinced by the prospect of joining Daniele De Rossi's project.

Yesterday, GIVEMESPORT reported that Tottenham Hotspur were preparing a bid for Chiesa, intent on beating their West London rivals.

Now, Arsenal have shown serious interest in entering the transfer race. That's according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, which reports that the Gunners have made a fresh enquiry for the player.

Chiesa is valued at €25 million by Juventus but the club could be forced to green light a lower bid given the player's contract situation. The forward can play on either flank or through the middle, making him a versatile asset.

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The Italy international featured in all of his nation's Euro 2024 fixtures in Germany this summer as a right winger but didn't register a goal or assist as the country crashed out in the Round of 16 to Switzerland.

Speaking about Chiesa this week during Juventus' pre-season preparations, manager Thiago Motta wasn't able to rule out an exit for the winger. He said: “He’s part of Juventus at this moment and then we’ll see."

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Tottenham closing in on signing striker who scored seven league goals

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 12:14

Tottenham have made only two summer signings so far- but they are closing in on their third now.

Tottenham are in the final stages of completing their third summer signing, with sources in Korea telling LondonWorld that the deal is almost done for 18-year-old Min-Hyeok Yang. The teenager has impressed in the K League this season, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 24 appearances so far.

There is an unspoken admission that Tottenham’s club captain Son Heung-min is in the twilight of his career aged 32, but there is no better player to replace him than a man seen as a rising star in South Korean football.

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When the deal is done, the striker is expected to stay and complete the ongoing South Korean league before likely joining Spurs in 2025, similar to the way they handled the Lucas Bergvall deal, where they agreed with his club but were willing to allow him to stay before joining this summer.

Tottenham's Business So Far

Spurs have already shown their financial muscle, having raided Leeds United for Archie Gray in a deal worth £40million while Welsh defender Joe Rodon went the other way in a separate £10m deal. They also took up the option to sign Timo Werner for another season on loan, giving themselves a good chance to evaluate him before making a final decision.

Bergvall, mentioned earlier, has also joined the squad for the first time, even though his deal was completed last year. Spurs finished fifth last season, missing their Champions League target by the skin of their teeth. This season will be massive for the Lilywhites, who have not won a trophy since their Carling Cup win in 2008.

On the departure front, the likes of Tanguy Ndombele and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg have left, with Bryan Gil and Sergio Reguilon remaining in north London to sort out their futures.

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Fulham beat Crystal Palace to 'fantastic' Premier League transfer

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 11:06

The former Cottagers star had been training with the Eagles this summer following his Spurs release.

Fulham are set to announce the signing of former player Ryan Sessegnon as a free agent following his release from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The 24-year-old is a graduate of the Cottagers' youth academy and made 120 appearances for the first team side between 2016 and 2019. He then completed a switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for £25 million but never cemented a place in the Spurs team.

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Sessegnon played just 57 times for the club before being released this summer, only managing an FA Cup cameo last term in a season that was ravaged by a hamstring injury. The left-back had been training with Crystal Palace this summer with a view to join the Eagles but has had his head turned by Marco Silva's project in West London.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano broke the news of imminent confirmation on social media platform X on Thursday morning, giving the rumour his famous 'here we go' treatment.

The reporter wrote: "EXCLUSIVE: Fulham agree deal to sign Ryan Sessegnon as free agent, here we go! After training with Crystal Palace for weeks, former Spurs LB will join Fulham.

"Agreement in place as Fulham beat competition from several PL clubs to sign Sessegnon."

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Despite struggling in recent seasons, Sessengon did win over former Spurs managers Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte with his work ethic. Speaking in 2019, shortly after his move from Fulham, Mourinho - who tried to sign the player when at Manchester United - said: "I think Ryan is absolutely fantastic, I have known him since a kid in Fulham. When he comes to the first team in the Premier League, it is different to the Championship.

“I think in this moment he is a winger on the left, can also play on the right, can learn progressively and even developing physically, which he is doing. Even from the last time I saw him and the first time I met him when I came here he is already different physically”.

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The two Palace stars fighting for their future in pre

Submitted by daniel on Thu, 25/07/2024 - 08:00

Crystal Palace will hope they continue from where they left off last season when the new campaign begins.

Crystal Palace have been quietly going about their business in pre-season, having already played three games behind closed doors against Sutton United, Bournemouth, and Charlton Athletic. Manager Oliver Glasner will take his team to Crawley Town on Saturday for the fourth and final match before they fly out to the United States on Sunday, where they will face more Premier League opposition as they look to build on the gains of last season.

Sources have told LondonWorld that the intensity in the behind-the-scenes games has been good, and players are out there fighting not only for their spots in the squad but also for places in the starting XI. According to one insider who spoke to LondonWorld on condition of anonymity, the technical team has been impressed with the ball-playing ability of new signing Chadi Riad. The Morocco international came through the ranks at Barcelona before impressing at Real Betis last season.

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LondonWorld has also been told that the club is open to offers for French forward Odsonne Edouard, who was signed from Celtic in 2021 for £14 million. Last season, he scored only seven goals, and he is one of the players the Eagles are looking to ship out this summer.

Another player with his future up in the air is Ghanaian Jordan Ayew, who still has one year left on his current deal. There have been reports that clubs in Saudi Arabia are looking at him, and the South London outfit will let him go if they were to receive a decent offer.

Former Tottenhamwinger Ryan Sessegnon is also impressing the technical team as he looks to seal a deal with the Eagles. However, no final decision has been made yet, LondonWorld has been assured, as the club wants to ensure his fitness is at the required level before making a decision. Sessegnon has battled injuries for the last two seasons and will have to continue impressing to secure his deal. He’s in line to play again for the Eagles when they travel to Crawley Town on Saturday.

Oliver Glasner is hoping to have some of his internationals join the team next week in the U.S, with Dean Henderson, Adam Wharton, Marc Guehi, Eberechi Eze, Jefferson Lerma, and Daniel Muñoz all still enjoying extended breaks due to their participation in the Euros and Copa America.

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Daniel Levy could be about to make Spurs an extra £10m this summer

Submitted by daniel on Wed, 24/07/2024 - 11:01

Tottenham could be set for a massive windfall this summer as details of a hefty sell-on clause emerged

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping a close eye on negotiations between newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town and Sunderland for exciting forward Jack Clarke, who joined the Black Cats from Spurs in 2022.

The i reports that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy insisted on a massive 40% sell-on clause when the ex-Leeds United star moved to the north east, and two years later, they will land an impressive £10million if Sunderland manage to sell him to the Tractor Boys for the reported £25million.

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Sunderland won promotion back to the Championship in 2022 through the play-offs and later secured Clarke on a permanent four-year deal. He played four games for Spurs but has now racked up 112 appearances for the former Premier League side.

Tottenham's quiet business could be handed a lifeline

Tottenham have only signed Archie Gray from Leeds United, even though they also announced earlier in the summer that they have taken up the option to extend Timo Werner's contract for another season.

Swedish midfielder Lucas Bergvall has also joined the team. He was signed in January but remained at Djurgården before linking up with the Spurs squad this summer. Since then, they have agreed to terminate Tanguy Ndombele’s contract and loaned out Pierre-Emile Højbjerg to Marseille with an obligation to buy and sold Joe Rodon to Leeds United.

They have also left Sergio Reguilon and Bryan Gil in North London for the club’s pre-season tour, signalling their intentions to move them on. Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou impressed in his first season at the club, playing exciting football even though he ultimately missed out on Champions League football by finishing fifth in the league. If they were to get a windfall from Sunderland’s sale of Clarke, then you’d expect more to come through the door as they look to win their first major trophy since the Carling Cup in 2008.

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'Deal done' - Tottenham Hotspur agree transfer for 21-year-old midfielder

Submitted by daniel on Tue, 23/07/2024 - 08:00

The Spurs midfielder will head back out on loan for the 2024/25 campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur have completed a deal with League One side Barnsley to send midfielder Matthew Craig on loan to Yorkshire for the 2024/25 campaign.

That's according to Football Insider, with the outlet reporting that the 21-year-old has had multiple clubs chasing his signature this summer following an impressive loan spell at Doncaster Rovers last season. Craig made 18 League Two appearances for the side having joined in January, helping the club to the play-off semi-final, which ultimately ended in defeat at the hands of Crewe Alexandra.

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Craig had already completed a medical with Barnsley and looks set to take part in the side's final pre-season preparations ahead of the EFL opening weekend in August. Barnsley welcome Mansfield Town to Oakwell on Friday, August 9 to kickstart their campaign.

The Tykes also suffered semi-final play-off heartbreak last season, losing to Bolton Wanderers and will look to achieve promotion to the Championship this term.

Craig has been part of the Spurs academy since the age of 12 and made his professional debut for the club in 2023. That came in a Premier League cameo against Leeds United in May 2023, a match which the London club won 4-1.

That is the player's only first team appearance to date with last season's spell at Doncaster Rovers his first loan period away from North London. Craig's current Spurs deal still has two years left on it, expiring in 2026, having signed an extension last year.

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Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday were also said to be tracking Craig's performances in League Two last season but it is the League One outfit who appear to have made a loan offer successful rather than those Championship sides.

Speaking at the end of his Doncaster Rovers loan deal, Craig was positive about the experience and had appeared to hint at a potential return. He told the Yorkshire Post: “Yeah - I've really liked it here. I think at the end of the season, we'll see what Spurs say as well. So far, I've really enjoyed my time here.

"Being able to come here, and being able to experience senior football, is something which I've really enjoyed. You see games within the league and you can't wait to get out and play.

"You have conversations with Spurs about where they think is best for you and when you should go out. I've been lucky enough that I've been allowed to come here and get some games.

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“First loan, obviously for me, I think I've really learnt a lot here in the couple of months I've been here so far. I've been really lucky, I've come to a club that's really helped me, and a squad that's embraced me."

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Spurs join Chelsea and Aston Villa in race for £35m Premier League playmaker

Submitted by daniel on Mon, 22/07/2024 - 15:26

The Brazil international is a transfer target for several Premier League clubs this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur are believed to have joined Chelsea and Aston Villa in the race for Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira this summer.

That's according to Brazilian outlet Globo with the suggestion being that Spurs' turn to the Cottagers man could come as they give up on any hopes of bringing Crystal Palace man Eberechi Eze to North London. It had been believed that Spurs would offer the £60 million demanded by the Eagles but Manchester City could now be frontrunners as they look to find a replacement for Kevin De Bruyne - the Belgian is linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

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Ange Postecoglou's side will face a battle for Pereira. Not only is the former Manchester United a key part of Marco Silva's Fulham set-up, but he is supposedly a target for Chelsea and Aston Villa too.

Fulham paid £10 million to sign the player, who is a childhood Arsenal fan, from the Red Devils permanently in 2022 and Pereira put pen to paper on a four-year contract. That deal still has another two years to run, which would put the west London club in a strong position for negotiations.

The Cottagers have already played hardball when selling Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich this summer, rejecting multiple bids before accepting a £47.4 million offer. Having already lost an important midfield man, Fulham could be reluctant to see Pereira leave - although have been linked with serious transfer interest in Arsenal man Emile Smith-Rowe, who could be an ideal replacement.

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Globo adds that Pereira has in fact reached an agreement with Silva to leave Fulham. The player and manager are known to be very close and often praise one another. Silva hailed the playmaker as 'outstanding' shortly after signing him while in April Pereira said: “I have a great relationship with him. He’s always put a lot of confidence in me.

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“This season has been a special season for me with a lot of ups and downs, but I came back from an injury. He’s always kept believing me and that’s what’s important. It’s a lot of hard work. He’s always been speaking with me about arriving more in the box and get opportunities to score. I’ve been working a lot with him, with Boa and with everyone, today it’s finally paid off and I’m being happy."

A £35 million is touted for any possible transfer, with Chelsea supposedly readying a bid of that amount for the Brazil international, who is viewed as a potential for Conor Gallagher should the England international move to Spurs.

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Predicted PL table: Where London clubs are tipped to finish

Submitted by daniel on Sat, 20/07/2024 - 07:52

It is not long until the 2024-25 Premier League season gets underway with Arsenal seeking to go one better after losing out on the title to Manchester City for a second-straight season. Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea will also be eyeing improvement after finishing fifth and sixth, respectively, and missing out on Champions League football.

West Ham are entering their first season since Julen Lopetegui’s appointment as manager, while Crystal Palace will out to build on an encouraging finish to last campaign under Oliver Glasner. Fulham and Brentford will also be eager to improve after bottom-half finishes last term.

Clubs are continuing with their transfer business with further deals expected to follow after the conclusion of Euro 2024 and Copa America. As clubs continue their transfer business, London World has done the unenviable job of trying to predict how the Premier League table will look come May - and where all the London clubs might finish compared to their rivals. Take a look...

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What Chelsea man Conor Gallagher has already said about £50m Spurs transfer

Submitted by daniel on Fri, 19/07/2024 - 08:30

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher has long been linked with a summer transfer to London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur are still looking to bring in a minimum of three marquee signings between now and the end of the summer transfer window with Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher one of the club's main targets.

That's according to GiveMeSport, with the outlet claiming that Spurs are still expected to bid for the England international. Ange Postecoglou's side has long been linked with transfer interest in the player but there is yet to be a sign that any move is close to becoming reality.

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Chelsea are thought to be open to selling Gallagher, eyeing a healthy profit for the 24-year-old who is a youth academy product. A fee in excess of £50 million has been touted as enough for the Blues to green light negotiations.

The midfielder still has another year on his current deal at Stamford Bridge with Atletico Madrid also said to be interested in the player's services. LondonWorld looks at what Gallagher has already said about a potential switch to Spurs, or another club away from Chelsea.

When on Euro 2024 duty with England, Gallagher was asked directly about his future at Chelsea. He replied: "I'm a Chelsea player right now and I'm just thinking about England and the tournament. It's not difficult. I'm away with England and I couldn't be happier with the position I'm in.

"I've just been focusing on England. This is the most important thing right now for me and the country. I'm hoping I can help the team more on the pitch in this tournament."

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In that same press conference, Gallagher also appeared to hint that playing time would be a priority for him when it comes to making a decision over his future. The midfielder praised Mauricio Pochettino for affording him plenty of minutes as he regularly captained the side.

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He said: "I've really enjoyed it. When I'm playing football I'm happy and I've been playing on a consistent basis this season. I've just wanted to work as hard as possible to help Chelsea where I can.

"A lot of credit to Pochettino for giving me that opportunity to show Chelsea what I could do in the last season. Hopefully, there's still room for improvement."

Any potential Spurs switch could therefore depend on conversations had between Gallagher and new manager Enzo Maresca, who has joined the club from Leicester City. However, speaking in June, the player seemed positive about the prospect of working under the Italian.

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He said: "It's exciting. I've heard really good things and seen really good things as well. Myself and everyone at Chelsea are really happy and excited to work with him. We want to get Chelsea back to where they belong so hopefully with the new manager we can start to progress."

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'Bid ready' - Former Spurs star tipped for sensational £30m West Ham transfer

Submitted by daniel on Tue, 16/07/2024 - 07:45

The winger would be a familiar face for West Ham supporters, having spent more than two years at London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

West Ham could bring former Tottenham Hotspur forward Steven Bergwijn back to the Premier League this summer as the club readies to send a bid to Dutch side Ajax.

CaughtOffside reports that the Hammers are in the process of launching a £16.7 million offer for the 26-year-old. Bergwijn quit Spurs to join Ajax in 2022 and has enjoyed a successful couple of years with the club.

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The forward, who is usually deployed as a left winger but also capable through the middle, bagged 13 goals in all competitions for Ajax last season. Since making the move to the Netherlands, he has 29 goals in 76 outings.

It is reported that while West Ham will show a serious statement of intent with a £16.7 million offer, Ajax value the player much higher than that. The club could demand a sensational £30 million for his services, having set an Eredivisie transfer record when forking out £26 million for Bergwijn in 2022.

Having recruited Max Kilman in defence from Wolves, adding firepower to his West Ham squad is the next priority for Julen Lopetegui this summer. Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen have both been linked with moves away, although that £100 million Newcastle United switch for the latter seems unlikely, while Danny Ings and Michail Antonio have not been at their talismanic best in recent times.

The Hammers have brought talented Brazilian teenager Luis Guilherme to the club from Palmeiras, but at just 18 years old is perhaps a future first team star rather than an immediate starter.

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West Ham supporters will be familiar with Bergwijn from his time at Tottenham Hotspur. The forward spent two years with the club, making 83 appearances but only scoring eight goals in that time.

The winger, who cost Spurs £27 million from PSV Eindhoven, scored on his debut against Manchester City in January 2020 and picked up a Carabao Cup runners-up medal with the team in 2021.

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