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Rob McCarthy

07 Jan 2024

Arsenal ready to wait until summer to land dream Arteta full-back signing with £34m exit clause

The 23-year-old has netted five times and already provided six assists in the Bundesliga this season, which adds up to a goal contribution every 120 minutes

Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen

Fraser Gillan

21 Dec 2023

Jadon Sancho: Exiled winger willing to discuss extraordinary end to Man Utd spell IF major condition is met

EXCLUSIVE: Sancho is willing to leave United, but will dig his feet in unless his contract is paid in full, which could mean the club forking out over £50million

Manchester United

Bayer Leverkusen

Rob McCarthy

17 Dec 2023

Tottenham, Newcastle, Liverpool centre-back target ‘open’ for January move but £60m exit clause could prove problematic

The 21-year-old is thought to have been scouted by all three clubs this season but they will have not him much lately after the Ecuador international was dropped to the Leverkusen bench

Bayer Leverkusen

Piero Hincapie

James Marshment

11 Dec 2023

Postecoglou barges Chelsea aside as Tottenham spy tempting signing of Pochettino’s dream Thiago Silva heir

The in-demand defender will have just 18 months remaining on his deal come the January window and reports are a big-money move to Spurs is being strongly talked up

Bayer Leverkusen

Thiago Silva

Rob McCarthy

04 Dec 2023

Man Utd, Newcastle handed big lift in chase for dominant Bundesliga centre-back after latest Romano reveal

The 27-year-old Germany international has become a key performer for Xabi Alonso’s side, attratcing plenty of interest in his services in the process

Bayer Leverkusen

Jonathan Tah

James Marshment

02 Dec 2023

‘Keep an eye on this’ – Fabrizio Romano backs Arsenal to beat Man Utd to sign classy Bayer star

The Bayer defender has really caught the eye this season with five goals and seven assists – but a bargain exit clause means a move in 2024 looks increasingly likely

Bayer Leverkusen

Jeremie Frimpong

James Marshment

30 Nov 2023

‘Convinced he will leave’ – Liverpool cleared to sign ultimate €110m Firmino successor as journalist also tees up Man Utd swoop

The 20-year-old is one of European football’s most coveted stars, having scored 29 goals and claiming 38 assists from 120 appearances

Roberto Firmino

Bayer Leverkusen

Rob McCarthy

29 Nov 2023

Aston Villa handed big lift in chase for £34.6m Bundesliga sensation viewed as Matty Cash upgrade

The Dutchman has already contributed to 12 goals from his wing-back position this season in a superb start top the new campaign for Leverkusen

Aston Villa

Bayer Leverkusen

Rob McCarthy

19 Nov 2023

Romano drops big reveal on Man Utd chase for Leverkusen centre-back sensation Jonathan Tah

Tah has guided Leverkusen to the top of the Bundesliga table having won 10 of their 11 games and only conceded 10 goals in those outings

Manchester United

Bayer Leverkusen

James Marshment

19 Nov 2023

Arteta told Arsenal need to sell £65m signing and snap up ‘perfect’ £79m-rated star who boasts ‘high football IQ’

The Gunners have been told they made a huge mistake in signing the player and should already be thinking about replacing the star with a Bundesliga talent who is currently rated at €90m

Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen

Dean Jones

10 Nov 2023

Exclusive: West Ham interested in red-hot striker as David Moyes future hangs in the balance

TEAMtalk can reveal West Ham United are interested in signing in-form Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface as they look to bolster their attack

West Ham United

Bayer Leverkusen

Fraser Gillan

09 Nov 2023

Exclusive: Liverpool, Chelsea race for Bundesliga star put on ice as huge transfer demands are revealed

Liverpool and Chelsea may have to wait to secure a deal for sought-after German attacker with sources revealing to TEAMtalk of the huge price Bayer Leverkusen will demand

Bayer Leverkusen

Florian Wirtz

Samuel Bannister

07 Nov 2023

Man City step up De Bruyne replacement plans by scouting two targets from table-topping club

The treble winners took a closer look at one of their targets recently and also used the opportunity to assess one of his teammates again too

Manchester City

Bayer Leverkusen

Rob McCarthy

03 Nov 2023

Arsenal, Tottenham ready to fight for classy €80m-rated Bundesliga playmaker also on Man City’s radar

The impressive 20-year-old talent has already scored five goals and added a whopping nine assists for Xabi Alonso’s men already this season

Bayer Leverkusen

Florian Wirtz

Samuel Bannister

26 Oct 2023

Sources: Bids feared, with Man City ‘hugely impressed’ by Newcastle, Aston Villa midfield target

A host of Premier League clubs are checking on a World Cup winner, as well as Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain

Bayer Leverkusen

Exequiel Palacios

Samuel Bannister

24 Oct 2023

Guardiola ready to ramp up Man City interest in Rodri successor who already has perfect mentor

The City boss is keen to revisit interest he established in a talented midfielder two years ago after a couple of cameos against his side in the Champions League

Manchester City

Bayer Leverkusen

Steve Pearson

19 Oct 2023

Newcastle ramp up signing of goal-per-game striker who’ll bring trait Isak, Wilson lack

Newcastle are sizing up a move for Bayer Leverkusen hitman Victor Boniface, with Eddie Howe seeking a trait his current striker options aren’t providing

Newcastle United

Bayer Leverkusen

James Marshment

11 Oct 2023

Next Liverpool boss: Secret clause gifts FSG dream chance to land Jurgen Klopp successor; loophole demands rapid action

Liverpool have been presented with an open goal if they want to appoint the Anfield icon as successor to Klopp – but time is not on FSG’s side

Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen

Harry Watkinson

06 Oct 2023

Liverpool ‘in talks’ with superb Bundesliga star as Klopp eyes January fix to key problem

It’s no secret that Jurgen Klopp is keen to add a left-footed centre-back to his squad but the manager decided to focus on a midfield rebuild in the summer

Bayer Leverkusen

Piero Hincapie

Harry Watkinson

28 Sep 2023

Newcastle, West Ham poised to rival Liverpool for superb Bundesliga star on Klopp’s shortlist

It’s no secret that Jurgen Klopp is keen to bring in a new centre-back in January and has identified the Ecuador international as one of his top targets

Bayer Leverkusen

Piero Hincapie

Ciaran McCarthy

25 Aug 2023

Liverpool transfer ruined as Bundesliga side torch defender approach, have ‘no interest’ in sale

This is the latest transfer failure that shows the Reds’ pulling power is not at the level they want it to be, and they’ll hope that changes if they begin to climb back up to the top

Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen

Harry Watkinson

20 Aug 2023

Man City ruled out of race for €100m De Bruyne replacement; Guardiola switches attention to Bundesliga ace

It’s thought Pep Guardiola saw the Spain international as a replacement for Kevin de Bruyne, who will be unavailable for the next four months due to an injury

Manchester City

Bayer Leverkusen

Harry Watkinson

17 Aug 2023

Liverpool plot Van de Ven revenge as Schmadtke identifies Tottenham target as transfer priority

The Reds had previously considered a move for Micky van de Ven but Spurs ultimately won the race for his signature, agreeing a deal worth £43m for him

Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen

Samuel Bannister

06 Jul 2023

Arteta loses player who ‘has given absolutely everything’ for Arsenal after major midfield exit is confirmed

Arsenal have announced the departure of a player whom Arteta believes was ‘loved by all’ – with the midfielder explaining why he was motivated to leave

Arsenal

Bayer Leverkusen

Harry Watkinson

23 Jun 2023

Liverpool plot hijack of Tottenham move for £60m Bundesliga star; Man Utd, Newcastle also interested

The 24-year-old has been linked with a switch to the Premier League for the past two years and now it seems he could finally be on the move

Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen

Ciaran McCarthy

02 Jun 2023

Tottenham face race against time for monstrous £15million centre-back who’s keen to move

Tottenham can complete the simple £15million transfer due to a clause in the defender’s contract, though the clock is ticking, so they need to act fast

Tottenham Hotspur

Bayer Leverkusen

Ciaran McCarthy

23 May 2023

Man Utd plot Newcastle hijack as insider confirms £60million star is on Ten Hag’s wishlist

Manchester United have identified a Newcastle United target as one of their ideal recruits for the summer, with a £60million outlay potentially enough to steal him

Manchester United

Bayer Leverkusen

Harry Watkinson

07 May 2023

Arsenal, Newcastle tipped to battle for £50m Bundesliga star; with Arteta and Howe eyeing PL domination

Both Mikel Arteta and Eddie Howe are thought to be in the market for attackers at the moment. Now, we could potentially see the Premier League rivals enter into a bidding war for the 23-year-old’s signature

Bayer Leverkusen

Moussa Diaby

Harry Watkinson

04 May 2023

Man Utd in ‘advanced discussions’ for Bundesliga sensation as Ten Hag plans to axe lacklustre player

The 22-year-old has been on the Red Devil’s radar for some time, with Erik ten Hag keen to bolster the full-back position this summer.

Manchester United

Bayer Leverkusen

Samuel Bannister

14 Apr 2023

Arsenal contact attacking spark and remain among transfer favourites despite former club realising error

Arsenal are one of the most likely clubs to sign the winger this summer despite Newcastle remaining on his trail too