Summer Transfer

Sheffield Wednesday rivalling West Brom for free agent centre-back signing

13/07/2024 Raymond 0

Sheffield Wednesday’s search for a center-back is intensifying, with Danny Röhl yet to bolster this critical position. Currently, his options are Michael Ihiekwe, Bambo Diaby, and Dominic Iorfa, while Di’Shon Bernard remains out of contract. The interest in Mickael Nade suggests that the club is preparing for the possibility of missing out on Bernard, whose future is still uncertain amid interest from other Championship teams and clubs across Europe. Re-signing Bernard would be a major coup, but the club’s ongoing strong summer transfer window might improve their chances of tempting him back to S6.

True Sheffield Wednesday fee and contract length revealed after ‘no-brainer’ transfer

13/07/2024 Raymond 0

Yan Valery, formerly with Southampton, joined Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month, marking a significant move in the club’s summer transfer activities. Among the eight new additions, Valery is particularly familiar to manager Danny Röhl, with whom he previously worked at Southampton. The transfer, completed early in the month, came at a fee of around £400,000, and Valery signed a three-year contract with Sheffield Wednesday, potentially keeping him at the club until he is 29. This move is part of a broader strategy of securing longer-term contracts for players, both young and experienced. Valery has already donned the Owls’ colors, participating in a pre-season match and gearing up for further training camps and friendlies in Germany and Austria later this month.

Valery expressed his enthusiasm about reuniting with Röhl, stating, “As soon as I knew that Danny wanted me, I just wanted to go back with him because I’ve known him as Southampton assistant coach. He’s the one who was really working on the pitch with the players and with me in my first season. He helped me a lot, and I improved so much with him, so I was really happy to hear from him again and to know that now he was the main manager. It was obviously a no-brainer.”

Cyriel Dessers in surprise Rangers development with striker one of seven facing exit door

07/07/2024 Raymond 0

Change is on the horizon for Rangers this summer, whether you call it a revamp, rebuild, or reconstruction. Significant changes have already occurred, with the club parting ways with five seasoned players at the end of their contracts, generating no transfer fees in the process. Belgian manager Philippe Clement faces a challenging task this summer as he considers further cuts to the first-team squad. However, one player has already demonstrated his abilities early in pre-season: Cyriel Dessers.

Initially struggling to impress and facing criticism from fans, Dessers began to win over supporters as the season progressed despite dealing with a series of injuries. Now, he is strongly linked with a move away from Ibrox, with Greek club PAOK and other European and Saudi Arabian teams showing interest. With the potential to recoup the £4.5 million spent on him last summer, Rangers supporters are more hesitant about his departure. Starting pre-season on a high note, Dessers scored in the club’s first friendly of the new campaign, contributing to a 5-2 victory over Hamilton.

Kristjaan Speakman finally breaks his silence as Sunderland confirm first transfer decision

19/06/2024 Raymond 0

Kristjaan Speakman has finally spoken out as Sunderland confirmed their first summer transfer. The sporting director has kept a low profile since the club began searching for a new manager in February. Apart from a statement from owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus earlier this month, communication with fans has been minimal. Louis-Dreyfus mentioned that an appointment would be made “imminently,” but ten days have passed, and the club still appears far from securing a new head coach.

Despite the silence on the managerial front, Sunderland made a significant move yesterday by confirming their first outgoing transfer of the summer. Alex Bass has joined Notts County on a permanent deal after making only two senior appearances since his move to Wearside in 2022. Speakman commented on Bass’ departure, stating on the club’s official website: “Alex had a successful loan last season and is eager to continue playing regular football. After discussing multiple options this summer and considering Alex’s future and the development of our younger goalkeepers, we agreed this move was best for all parties. We wish Alex the best of luck in the next stage of his career.”

The last 10 players linked with Leeds United, including talks for £3.5m-rated Swiss playmaker

10/06/2024 Raymond 0

Leeds United are gearing up for a busy summer, with several new players already being linked to Elland Road. The club needs to replace outgoing players and strengthen key positions, including right-back, number 10, and center-back.

Among the latest ten players linked with Leeds is Swiss 22-year-old Natan Girma from Reggiana, who has been on their radar for months. Eric Smith from St. Pauli is another target, with Leeds competing against West Brom for the Swedish center-back. Versatile Fulham player Bobby Decordova-Reid is also in their sights, particularly as his contract nears expiration.

Karamoko Dembele, formerly of Celtic and now with Brest, impressed on loan at Blackpool last season and is another Leeds target. Additionally, Leeds are eyeing Japan star Ao Tanaka from Dusseldorf, Stuttgart’s DR Congo winger Silas, and Chelsea’s Alfie Gilchrist for a potential loan move.

West Ham’s Ben Johnson, Norwich’s USA striker Josh Sargent, and Nottingham Forest’s Ateef Konate round out the list of players Leeds are considering to bolster their squad for the upcoming season.