Check out the transfer talk for the Football League…
Sunderland are bracing themselves to lose another one of their young starlets with Brandon Taylor attracting interest from Leicester, Everton, Southampton and Bournemouth.
? EXCLUSIVE ?
Everton, Leicester, Southampton and Bournemouth are all chasing a young Sunderland centre-back… https://t.co/PbFjt0jlMr
— TEAMtalk (@TEAMtalk) January 26, 2020
Richie Smallwood has been given permission to leave Blackburn Rovers this week, with a host of their Championship rivals ready to snap him up. Charlton, Wigan, Barnsley and Huddersfield have all registered an initial interest in signing Smallwood, while Sunderland and Bradford are also exploring the possibility of signing him.
? Blackburn Rovers EXCLUSIVE ?https://t.co/AzXPRjhL5V
— TEAMtalk (@TEAMtalk) January 27, 2020
Other stories reported:
– Burnley, Leeds, Stoke, Barnsley, Derby and West Brom are all interested in Saint-Etienne defender Harold Moukoudi. (via L’Équipe)
– Sunderland, Wigan, Blackpool, Fleetwood and Doncaster are interested in signing Manchester United‘s James Garner on loan. (via The Athletic)
– Brentford are set to make a fresh attempt to sign striker Lyle Taylor from Charlton Athletic, journalist Alan Nixon has claimed.
– Tottenham forward Troy Parrott is wanted on loan by Charlton Athletic.
– Sheffield Wednesday have told Jordan Rhodes that he can leave the club for ‘free’ as long as his wages are met.
– According to Eurosport via France Football, Rennes have made contact with Steve Mounie’s representative to discuss a potential transfer. Huddersfield value him at £8m.
– Preston North End defender Ben Davies could become a target for Leicester City, if the Foxes are unable to secure the signing of Jannick Vestergaard from Southampton, journalist Alan Nixon has claimed.
– Crystal Palace will make a late £4m bid to sign West Brom right-back Nathan Ferguson. (Sun on Sunday)
– Charlton could be set to sign Paul Pogba’s brother Florentin in a sensational swoop as the Addicks look to bolster their squad. (The Sun)
– Leeds will receive a £2m windfall this month if Watford agree to meet Tottenham’s £20m asking price for Danny Rose, according to reports. Bournemouth and Newcastle also keen but the Hornets are the first to table a bid.
– Bristol City have slapped a not-for-sale sign on Celtic target Niclas Eliasson. He’s been linked with Burnley, Villarreal, Lazio and Celtic. (Daily Record)
– Leyton Orient are hoping to agree a deal for Dundee striker Danny Johnson.
– Simon Grayson admits he’s more than satisfied with the business Blackpool have conducted during this month’s transfer window.
– Swindon Town manager Richie Wellens reveals he wants not one but two strikers through the County Ground doors by midnight on Friday.
– Ronan Curtis has revealed that he won’t be leaving Portsmouth in January transfer window. Blackburn were the interested club.
– Ipswich Town manager Paul Lambert has dismissed speculation linking the Tractor Boys with a move for young Man City midfielder Matt Smith, who’s currently on loan at QPR.
– Swindon. Hopeful of Jerry Yates return. Back at Rotherham after first loan. Swindon want a second one. (Alan Nixon)
– According to 90MiN’s Ben Carter, and carried by The Daily Star’s Mark Taylor, Birmingham City are going to turn down any offer for Man Utd and Liverpool linked Jude Bellingham, a player they deem irreplaceable at St Andrew’s.
– Swansea City boss Steve Cooper has suggested to Wales Online that he wants Freddie Woodman’s loan move from Newcastle United to become a permanent one.
– Aston Villa youngster Jacob Ramsey may reportedly join League One side Doncaster Rovers on loan until the summer.
– Stoke City striker Tyrese Campbell has reportedly told friends he is “very keen” on joining Rangers.
– Stoke City are hoping to close in on two more signings at centre half and up front.
– During the West Ham Way Podcast 165, ExWHUemployee suggested that both Anthony Scully and Dan Kemp are loan targets for League Two outfit Stevenage.
– Reading have had a loan offer for striker Pedro Mendes rejected by his club Sporting. According to a report in Portuguese outlet record.pt, the Lisbon-based side have declined an offer from Royals who wanted to sign him on loan for the rest of the season. The offer reportedly included a chance to buy the forward in the summer.
—————-
—————-
What do you make of today’s football transfer talk?
Let us know your thoughts on our Football League Facebook page.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login