Tag: signing

New Burnley signing Oliver Sonne in reckoning for derby at Blackburn
2 January 2025 Off

New Burnley signing Oliver Sonne in reckoning for derby at Blackburn

By Total Football News

Scott Parker has hinted that new signing Oliver Sonne could be in the reckoning for Saturday’s East Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers.

Peru international Sonne, a 24-year-old right-back, joined the club this week from Danish club Silkeborg and Parker said it was not a case of investing in potential.

Sonne, who has won 10 caps for his country and has played in the European Conference League, is battling Connor Roberts

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Mohamed Salah ‘far away’ from signing new Liverpool contract
30 December 2024 Off

Mohamed Salah ‘far away’ from signing new Liverpool contract

By Total Football News

Salah, club captain Virgil van Dijk and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold are all out of contract at the end of the season.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is not concerned that the trio can, in theory, sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs from 1 January.

“I think I have a lot of control over what they do,” Slot said. “If they’re on a training pitch, if they’re in a

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Tottenham considered Toney move before signing Solanke – Postecoglou
20 September 2024 Off

Tottenham considered Toney move before signing Solanke – Postecoglou

By Total Football News

Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham considered signing Ivan Toney before Dominic Solanke and fans should not “rush to judgement” on the £65m striker.

Solanke, 27, has yet to score for Spurs in his three appearances this season since joining from Bournemouth in August.

Fellow England striker Toney eventually moved to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli from Brentford for £40m on deadline day.

Spurs have won just one of their four Premier League

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Wayne Rooney: Plymouth Argyle boss close to signing extra goalkeeper
12 September 2024 Off

Wayne Rooney: Plymouth Argyle boss close to signing extra goalkeeper

By Total Football News

Hazard’s injury came as a blow for the former Celtic goalkeeper, who had been first choice at Argyle this season after Michael Cooper’s move to Sheffield United.

“I think he felt like he was finally getting his chance and I thought he was playing well,” Rooney said.

“The timing for Conor is unfortunate, but that’s football, you can pick up injuries, and Grimmy’s got a chance now to come

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Caoimhin Kelleher: Liverpool goalkeeper wants to leave Anfield after Giorgi Mamardashvili signing
9 September 2024 Off

Caoimhin Kelleher: Liverpool goalkeeper wants to leave Anfield after Giorgi Mamardashvili signing

By Total Football News

The Merseyside club reportedly turned down approaches from Premier League rivals for Kelleher’s services this summer.

“Sometimes from the outside looking in, it looks like that’s 100% my decision but at times it’s not always in my hands,” he added.

“It’s been reported that Liverpool have rejected a few bids as well. My ambition is clear that I think I’m good enough and I want to go out and prove

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Manuel Ugarte: Man Utd complete signing of Uruguay midfielder from PSG
30 August 2024 Off

Manuel Ugarte: Man Utd complete signing of Uruguay midfielder from PSG

By Total Football News

“It is an incredible feeling to join a club of this magnitude; one that is admired all around the world,” said Ugarte.

“Manchester United is an ambitious club and I am an ambitious player. I know how incredible United fans are and I cannot wait to experience Old Trafford.

“I’m someone who is so determined to succeed; I will sacrifice and give everything for my team-mates. Together we will fight

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Mikel Merino: Arsenal signing out for ‘ a few weeks’ after sustaining shoulder injury in training
30 August 2024 Off

Mikel Merino: Arsenal signing out for ‘ a few weeks’ after sustaining shoulder injury in training

By Total Football News

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says new signing Mikel Merino will be out for a “few weeks” after injuring his shoulder during his first training session with the club.

The Spaniard completed a £31.6m move to the Gunners from Real Sociedad on Tuesday.

Merino, Arsenal’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, trained with his new club for the first time on Thursday.

The 28-year-old

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Daniel Jebbison: Bournemouth loan recent signing to Watford
30 August 2024 Off

Daniel Jebbison: Bournemouth loan recent signing to Watford

By Total Football News

Watford have signed AFC Bournemouth striker Daniel Jebbison on loan for the rest of the season.

The 21-year-old is the 11th signing of the summer transfer window by The Hornets, who have won all five league and cup games so far this season.

Jebbison joined Bournemouth from Sheffield United for £1.5m last month on a four-year contract and came on as a substitute in their Premier League matches against Nottingham

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Plymouth Argyle close to signing new goalkeeper says Wayne Rooney
22 August 2024 Off

Plymouth Argyle close to signing new goalkeeper says Wayne Rooney

By Total Football News

Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney said the club is closing in on signing a new goalkeeper.

The Pilgrims are looking to replace Michael Cooper after he joined Sheffield United last week.

Conor Hazard is Argyle’s only experienced goalkeeper at present with 19-year-old academy graduate Zak Baker acting as back-up.

“We’re close, but it’s down to the club obviously, and the club we’re speaking to. Last I heard it’s

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Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son would be ‘project’ signing, says Burnley boss Scott Parker
15 August 2024 Off

Joao Mendes: Ronaldinho’s son would be ‘project’ signing, says Burnley boss Scott Parker

By Total Football News

Burnley manager Scott Parker says he understands the excitement around the expected signing of Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes – but insists the winger will be a “development prospect”, not a first-team regular.

The Championship club are reportedly putting the finishing touches to a deal which will see the former Barcelona teenager swap the Nou Camp for Turf Moor on what is expected to be a two-year deal.

While the Burnley

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