Saturday News (includes West Ham)
Posted: 22 Mar 2025, 11:39
BBC
Manchester City and Manchester United are set to battle it out for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, this summer. (Teamtalk), external
Real Madrid are preparing to hijack Arsenal's move for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, as part of a summer rebuild that would also include Liverpool's England full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, and 19-year-old Bournemouth's Spain centre-half Dean Huijsen. (AS, via Teamtalk), external
Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, 26, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, remains open to a summer move to Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Manchester United want to bolster their attacking options, with Turkey and Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz, 19, and RB Leipzig's Netherlands attacker Xavi Simons, 21, on their radar. (Florian Plettenberg), external
Arsenal will hand winger Ethan Nwaneri, 18, a new five-year deal to fend off interest from Chelsea and Manchester City in the England youth international. (Mail), external
Barcelona would be willing to sell Spain forward Ferran Torres, 25, for about £30m with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Manchester United interested in the former Manchester City attacker. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Tottenham will need to pay £40m to secure the signing of Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, 23, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all keen on the Wolves full-back. (Football Insider), external
Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, 52, would be the dream candidate if Juventus opt to replace head coach Thiago Motta, 42, with the Frenchman having spent five years with the Serie A club as a player. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger, 32, insists he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid despite interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. (90min), external
Nottingham Forest are prepared to break their transfer record to sign 25-year-old Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the Brazil attacker set to cost about £60m. (TBR Football)
TBR
West Ham and Leeds among English clubs eyeing ‘complete’ international forward likened to Robin van Persie
Giuseppe Labellarte
TBR Football can exclusively confirm that West Ham United and Leeds United have among the English clubs who have set their sights on one of Ukraine’s best young players.
West Ham appear to have done enough to survive in the Premier League this season and will want to kick on under Graham Potter next term.
Meanwhile, Leeds currently sit top of the Championship table, though a very competitive three-horse race is under way with Sheffield United and Burnley hot on their heels.
Said player has already won 10 caps for Ukraine, is on 16 goals for the season, and has been compared to Premier League great Robin van Persie.
However, West Ham and Leeds aren’t alone in their pursuit, with the likes of Brentford, Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers also keen.
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands Ukraine striker Vladyslav Vanat is emerging as a potential target for a number of English clubs.
The 23-year-old has come through the youth ranks at Dynamo Kyiv and has been capped more than ten times by his nation.
Vanant has hit double figures in his last two seasons for Kyiv and his performances are attracting the attention of clubs throughout Europe.
TBR Football understands that Brentford, Fulham, Wolves, West Ham and Leeds are amongst a host of clubs to show an interest.
Vladyslav Vanat factfile and style of play
Vanat is a 23-year-old forward who plays for Dynamo Kyiv and the Ukraine international team
He mostly plies his trade up front, though he has covered on the flanks on a few occasions for club and country.
Vanat came through the ranks at Dynamo Kyiv and has spent his entire career there so far, save for a loan spell at Chornomorets.
He has 101 appearances, 43 goals and 18 goals to his name for Kyiv, along with 10 caps and two goals for Ukraine.
Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig has described Vanat as a “complete forward” and likened him to Premier League legend Robin van Persie.
Manchester City and Manchester United are set to battle it out for Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, this summer. (Teamtalk), external
Real Madrid are preparing to hijack Arsenal's move for Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, as part of a summer rebuild that would also include Liverpool's England full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, and 19-year-old Bournemouth's Spain centre-half Dean Huijsen. (AS, via Teamtalk), external
Napoli and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen, 26, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray, remains open to a summer move to Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Manchester United want to bolster their attacking options, with Turkey and Juventus midfielder Kenan Yildiz, 19, and RB Leipzig's Netherlands attacker Xavi Simons, 21, on their radar. (Florian Plettenberg), external
Arsenal will hand winger Ethan Nwaneri, 18, a new five-year deal to fend off interest from Chelsea and Manchester City in the England youth international. (Mail), external
Barcelona would be willing to sell Spain forward Ferran Torres, 25, for about £30m with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Manchester United interested in the former Manchester City attacker. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Tottenham will need to pay £40m to secure the signing of Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, 23, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United all keen on the Wolves full-back. (Football Insider), external
Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, 52, would be the dream candidate if Juventus opt to replace head coach Thiago Motta, 42, with the Frenchman having spent five years with the Serie A club as a player. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger, 32, insists he has no intention of leaving Real Madrid despite interest from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr. (90min), external
Nottingham Forest are prepared to break their transfer record to sign 25-year-old Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the Brazil attacker set to cost about £60m. (TBR Football)
TBR
West Ham and Leeds among English clubs eyeing ‘complete’ international forward likened to Robin van Persie
Giuseppe Labellarte
TBR Football can exclusively confirm that West Ham United and Leeds United have among the English clubs who have set their sights on one of Ukraine’s best young players.
West Ham appear to have done enough to survive in the Premier League this season and will want to kick on under Graham Potter next term.
Meanwhile, Leeds currently sit top of the Championship table, though a very competitive three-horse race is under way with Sheffield United and Burnley hot on their heels.
Said player has already won 10 caps for Ukraine, is on 16 goals for the season, and has been compared to Premier League great Robin van Persie.
However, West Ham and Leeds aren’t alone in their pursuit, with the likes of Brentford, Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers also keen.
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands Ukraine striker Vladyslav Vanat is emerging as a potential target for a number of English clubs.
The 23-year-old has come through the youth ranks at Dynamo Kyiv and has been capped more than ten times by his nation.
Vanant has hit double figures in his last two seasons for Kyiv and his performances are attracting the attention of clubs throughout Europe.
TBR Football understands that Brentford, Fulham, Wolves, West Ham and Leeds are amongst a host of clubs to show an interest.
Vladyslav Vanat factfile and style of play
Vanat is a 23-year-old forward who plays for Dynamo Kyiv and the Ukraine international team
He mostly plies his trade up front, though he has covered on the flanks on a few occasions for club and country.
Vanat came through the ranks at Dynamo Kyiv and has spent his entire career there so far, save for a loan spell at Chornomorets.
He has 101 appearances, 43 goals and 18 goals to his name for Kyiv, along with 10 caps and two goals for Ukraine.
Football Talent Scout’s Jacek Kulig has described Vanat as a “complete forward” and likened him to Premier League legend Robin van Persie.