Monday News (includes West Ham)
Posted: 25 Nov 2024, 10:09
BBC
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race for Alexander Isak - but Newcastle United will demand at least £115m for their 25-year-old Swedish striker. (Teamtalk), external
Aston Villa, AC Milan and Juventus will battle it out with Arsenal for Real Madrid forward Arda Guler, 19, with the Spanish club now understood to be open to letting the Turkey international leave on loan. (Caughtoffside), external
German club Hamburg are considering appointing former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager after they parted company with Steffen Baumgart. (Sky Sports Germany), external
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation about the Turkish club making a move for 39-year-old Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. (Goal), external
Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes, 24, is set for a return to Manchester United after new manager Ruben Amorim gave the club the green light to re-sign him. (Caughtoffside), external
Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with full-back Ola Aina over a new contract. The 28-year-old Nigeria international's current deal runs out in the summer, meaning he will be free to negotiate with overseas clubs from January. (Athletic - subscription required), external
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will be backed heavily in the January transfer market as the Austrian bids to bolster his relegation-threatened squad. (Football Insider), external
Real Sociedad feel powerless to stop Spain international Martin Zubimendi, 25, from leaving the club, with Arsenal and Liverpool both eager to sign the holding midfielder, who is rated at 60m euros (£49.9m). (Todofichajes - in Spanish), external
Wayne Rooney is planning to make a move for Liverpool's English striker Jayden Danns, 18, to bolster his attacking options at Plymouth. (Sun), external
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell have held initial talks with the club's Saudi Arabian owners to discuss their plans for the January transfer market when Slovakia keeper Martin Dubravka, 35, could leave. (Chronicle), external
Manchester City are interested in Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi and the Cherries could sell the 22-year-old Ukraine international in the summer to raise funds. (Football Insider)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Cooper is said to have been left stunned by his Leicester sacking, with Graham Potter a likely contender to replace him at the King Power Stadium.
THE SUN
Leicester players were seen partying in Copenhagen just hours after losing at home to former manager Enzo Maresca's Chelsea.
Wayne Rooney is ready to raid Liverpool for teenage striker Jayden Danns, to bolster his attacking options at Plymouth.
THE GUARDIAN
Leicester City sacked Steve Cooper as manager on Sunday after just five months in charge. Leicester, promoted last season, are 16th in the Premier League, outside the relegation zone, but the hierarchy have been left unconvinced by performances, with player friction also a factor behind the scenes.
Kyle Walker insists Manchester City have not lost confidence despite Saturday's fifth consecutive defeat to Tottenham, with the captain insisting beating Feyenoord on Tuesday will recapture the champions' "mojo".
DAILY EXPRESS
Ruben Amorim pinpointed Joshua Zirkzee and Jonny Evans as two Manchester United players who need to improve after Sunday's underwhelming 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.
DAILY MIRROR
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes on-loan Liverpool star Ben Doak is being targeted after a string of impressive performances.
Arsenal have been warned to steer clear of Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler in the January transfer window. The Gunners are said to have made contact with the 19-year-old Turkey international over the possibility of a move, after a difficult start to 2024/25 for the youngster.
DAILY MAIL
Leicester will look to appoint a new permanent manager in time for Saturday's trip to Brentford after sacking Steve Cooper after only 15 games in charge.
THE ATHLETIC
Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension.
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has denied reports that head coach Xabi Alonso and star midfielder Florian Wirtz are certain to leave the club in the near future.
DAILY RECORD
Under-fire Rangers boss Philippe Clement will not be leaving the club.
Scott McTominay has been crowned as the 'best number eight' in Italy by Lazio hero Hernanes.
The Bhoys Celtic ultras have released a scathing statement on Hearts over the number of away tickets for Hoops fans.
SCOTTISH SUN
Hearts have issued an apology after a picture of a notorious loyalist killer was displayed on their stadium's big screen.
Sport Witness
West Ham official sent for Middlesbrough star ahead of January – Insistence player ready for transfer
By Naveen Ullal
West Ham United have included Middlesbrough’s Emmanuel Latte Lath in their list for the winter market.
That’s according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, who states a West Ham scout was in attendance to follow the striker against Oxford United at the weekend.
The Italian starred for Middlesbrough, scoring a hat-trick and registering an assist in their 6-2 crushing win over Oxford United.
Emmanuel Latte Lath has reportedly impressed West Ham officials, who followed him live in action at the Kassam Stadium. Di Marzio claims the Premier League side have identified the 24-year-old as one of the targets to improve their attack in January.
He came through the ranks of Atalanta’s youth system but failed to cement a place in their senior team. After going out on loan repeatedly, the frontman left the Serie A side permanently for Middlesbrough in August 2023.
Emmanuel Latte Lath managed 18 goals and an assist for Michael Carrick’s side last season and has seven goals and two assists from 16 league games this season.
His agent, Matthias Veneroso, was open to taking him to a top league in the summer, but no deal took shape.
The journalist states Emmanuel Latte Lath is having ‘unstoppable growth’ and ‘seems ‘ready to take flight towards more important stages’, insisting he’s ready for a move to a big league like the Premier League.
For now, West Ham are monitoring the Middlesbrough star, and they may have a decision to make in January.
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race for Alexander Isak - but Newcastle United will demand at least £115m for their 25-year-old Swedish striker. (Teamtalk), external
Aston Villa, AC Milan and Juventus will battle it out with Arsenal for Real Madrid forward Arda Guler, 19, with the Spanish club now understood to be open to letting the Turkey international leave on loan. (Caughtoffside), external
German club Hamburg are considering appointing former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager after they parted company with Steffen Baumgart. (Sky Sports Germany), external
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation about the Turkish club making a move for 39-year-old Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. (Goal), external
Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes, 24, is set for a return to Manchester United after new manager Ruben Amorim gave the club the green light to re-sign him. (Caughtoffside), external
Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with full-back Ola Aina over a new contract. The 28-year-old Nigeria international's current deal runs out in the summer, meaning he will be free to negotiate with overseas clubs from January. (Athletic - subscription required), external
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will be backed heavily in the January transfer market as the Austrian bids to bolster his relegation-threatened squad. (Football Insider), external
Real Sociedad feel powerless to stop Spain international Martin Zubimendi, 25, from leaving the club, with Arsenal and Liverpool both eager to sign the holding midfielder, who is rated at 60m euros (£49.9m). (Todofichajes - in Spanish), external
Wayne Rooney is planning to make a move for Liverpool's English striker Jayden Danns, 18, to bolster his attacking options at Plymouth. (Sun), external
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell have held initial talks with the club's Saudi Arabian owners to discuss their plans for the January transfer market when Slovakia keeper Martin Dubravka, 35, could leave. (Chronicle), external
Manchester City are interested in Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi and the Cherries could sell the 22-year-old Ukraine international in the summer to raise funds. (Football Insider)
Sky Paper Talk
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Cooper is said to have been left stunned by his Leicester sacking, with Graham Potter a likely contender to replace him at the King Power Stadium.
THE SUN
Leicester players were seen partying in Copenhagen just hours after losing at home to former manager Enzo Maresca's Chelsea.
Wayne Rooney is ready to raid Liverpool for teenage striker Jayden Danns, to bolster his attacking options at Plymouth.
THE GUARDIAN
Leicester City sacked Steve Cooper as manager on Sunday after just five months in charge. Leicester, promoted last season, are 16th in the Premier League, outside the relegation zone, but the hierarchy have been left unconvinced by performances, with player friction also a factor behind the scenes.
Kyle Walker insists Manchester City have not lost confidence despite Saturday's fifth consecutive defeat to Tottenham, with the captain insisting beating Feyenoord on Tuesday will recapture the champions' "mojo".
DAILY EXPRESS
Ruben Amorim pinpointed Joshua Zirkzee and Jonny Evans as two Manchester United players who need to improve after Sunday's underwhelming 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.
DAILY MIRROR
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes on-loan Liverpool star Ben Doak is being targeted after a string of impressive performances.
Arsenal have been warned to steer clear of Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler in the January transfer window. The Gunners are said to have made contact with the 19-year-old Turkey international over the possibility of a move, after a difficult start to 2024/25 for the youngster.
DAILY MAIL
Leicester will look to appoint a new permanent manager in time for Saturday's trip to Brentford after sacking Steve Cooper after only 15 games in charge.
THE ATHLETIC
Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension.
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has denied reports that head coach Xabi Alonso and star midfielder Florian Wirtz are certain to leave the club in the near future.
DAILY RECORD
Under-fire Rangers boss Philippe Clement will not be leaving the club.
Scott McTominay has been crowned as the 'best number eight' in Italy by Lazio hero Hernanes.
The Bhoys Celtic ultras have released a scathing statement on Hearts over the number of away tickets for Hoops fans.
SCOTTISH SUN
Hearts have issued an apology after a picture of a notorious loyalist killer was displayed on their stadium's big screen.
Sport Witness
West Ham official sent for Middlesbrough star ahead of January – Insistence player ready for transfer
By Naveen Ullal
West Ham United have included Middlesbrough’s Emmanuel Latte Lath in their list for the winter market.
That’s according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, who states a West Ham scout was in attendance to follow the striker against Oxford United at the weekend.
The Italian starred for Middlesbrough, scoring a hat-trick and registering an assist in their 6-2 crushing win over Oxford United.
Emmanuel Latte Lath has reportedly impressed West Ham officials, who followed him live in action at the Kassam Stadium. Di Marzio claims the Premier League side have identified the 24-year-old as one of the targets to improve their attack in January.
He came through the ranks of Atalanta’s youth system but failed to cement a place in their senior team. After going out on loan repeatedly, the frontman left the Serie A side permanently for Middlesbrough in August 2023.
Emmanuel Latte Lath managed 18 goals and an assist for Michael Carrick’s side last season and has seven goals and two assists from 16 league games this season.
His agent, Matthias Veneroso, was open to taking him to a top league in the summer, but no deal took shape.
The journalist states Emmanuel Latte Lath is having ‘unstoppable growth’ and ‘seems ‘ready to take flight towards more important stages’, insisting he’s ready for a move to a big league like the Premier League.
For now, West Ham are monitoring the Middlesbrough star, and they may have a decision to make in January.
