Articles by Samuel Bannister

Middlesbrough confident striker signing is ON after submitting bid to beat Championship rivals
Michael Carrick's side are confident of agreeing a deal after emerging as the striker's preferred destination

Liverpool greenlight midfielder exit as multiple clubs express interest in 2019 signing
Exclusive: Liverpool are ready to sanction a midfielder's move away from Anfield after receiving several enquiries

Liverpool midfield targets: EVERY option linked for the summer 2024 transfer window
After major midfield changes last year, Liverpool could sign more players in that department this summer. Here are all the options they've been linked with

Van Dijk issues Liverpool transfer wake-up call as three areas Hughes needs to strengthen spelled out by legend
Liverpool's captain has shared his opinion about what remains of the transfer window, with Arne Slot's side still yet to make a signing

Tottenham tumble asking price for Aston Villa midfield target, with crushing loss to become grim reality
Spurs are insistent on selling the midfielder before the end of the month and will make a bigger loss on him than they'd planned for

Decision imminent for Arsenal defender’s exit route as Arteta hails ‘unbelievable’ upgrade
Rumours are freshly circulating about the future of an Arsenal player recently pushed down the pecking order

Massive Chelsea raid sanctioned, as London rivals prepare double bid after Barcelona links draw Romano response
The Blues are set to receive an offer for a midfielder falling down their pecking order and could later be sent a follow-up bid for a defender

Chelsea unveil NINTH new signing as Newcastle push for victim of Blues’ biggest buy this summer
Chelsea have announced the signing of Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers and it could immediately have implications for one of their existing wingers

Man Utd book TWO medicals for tomorrow as signings three and four say goodbyes to last club
The next two Man Utd signings of the summer are due after an insider spilled more details of when they could finalise their arrivals at Old Trafford

Exclusive: Former Leeds Utd captain Liam Cooper now targeted by Championship newcomers
Cooper remains without a club since failing to agree fresh terms with Leeds but could continue his career in the Championship

Barcelona shaken as Jose Mourinho forges ‘secret plan’ to prise away midfielder Hansi Flick is ‘counting on’
Barcelona will have to resist interest in a midfielder this month, while a striker they've tried to sell has turned down an offer

Chelsea consider joining active bidding war for Conor Gallagher replacement Atletico Madrid wanted before
Chelsea have quickly identified a replacement for Conor Gallagher, two sources have verified, but they might be playing catch-up

Controversial Chelsea sale accelerates after ‘positive talks’ with bidders convinced they’ve ‘done everything possible’
Chelsea believe they're closing in on a controversial €40m transfer which one of their former captains has questioned

Every Premier League club’s most expensive sale of an academy product, featuring £100m Man City and Arsenal signings
With 'pure profit' becoming increasingly popular, TEAMtalk reveals the most expensive sale each Premier League club has made of an academy product

Man City set for showdown talks with striker’s agent as Fabrizio Romano tips huge fee to get deal done
Pep Guardiola has given a fresh response about the attacker's future amid an update about the two clubs in concrete contact for him

Ten Hag hints at more Man Utd signings as he sucks up to INEOS in hope of reaching six new arrivals
After a pre-season defeat to Liverpool, the Man Utd boss has sweet-talked the club's new decision makers while forecasting more signings

Liverpool make contact for Olympics star who’d succeed best Klopp signing, as Prem quintet chase defender turning back on Slot
Liverpool have activated their pursuit of a new defender, but it's someone from a different role in their backline who could make way

USMNT star eyed by big-spending French giants as AC Milan transfer talks begin to delight American owner
An American owner behind the third biggest-spending club this summer is eyeing one of his compatriots in an ambitious transfer

Arsenal barge Tottenham aside by making approach for forward dumped by Calafiori’s ex-coach
The Gunners have strongly entered the race for a Juventus attacker who was previously thought to be close to a different north-London move

Barcelona ‘ready to pay’ new higher release clause for top target, with Man Utd objective made to wait
Barca are ramping up their plans for their first summer signing but it means deploying a risky strategy for the man they want next

Tottenham give winger new release clause as Fabrizio Romano reveals agreement for loan exit
The attacker will be spending next season away from Spurs and some adjustments to his contract leave his long-term future up for question

Chelsea complete £20.7m deal as Fabrizio Romano confirms signing no.7 and Enzo Maresca wish comes true
Chelsea have agreed a fee for their latest signing, one who has been on Maresca's wish list for a couple of months despite claims he might not have been the first choice

Arne Slot handpicks top target as Liverpool prepare big offer for dominant defender – sources
Liverpool's top target in defence has emerged and the Reds are preparing to test the resolve of his current club, TEAMtalk can reveal

Arsenal dramatically shut door on top midfield target as new rumours swirl for Olympic alternative
Arsenal appear to have pulled the plug on a signing they had a good chance of sealing and an Olympic star could take his place on the shortlist

Arsenal receive new offer for forward who’s close to agreeing personal terms with European bidders
The Arsenal attacker's stance on an exit is becoming clearer but his suitors are facing a similar issue to their pursuit of another Premier League forward

Liverpool prepare astonishing €65m offer for ‘biggest’ target, with Salah succession plan to break two records
Liverpool's interest in the winger seems serious and they could even outbid the player's release clause to bring him to Anfield

Ten Hag rates Leny Yoro deal and INEOS’ Man Utd transfer focus as new boy reacts to ‘incredible’ debut
Man Utd beat Rangers 2-0 on Saturday and Leny Yoro made his debut for the club just two days after officially joining from Lille

Exact fee Chelsea will accept for in-demand forward revealed as agreement reached on wages
Both the asking price from Chelsea and the wage demands of their player have dropped as a permanent exit becomes more and more likely

Arsenal AGREE deal for next signing as Fabrizio Romano reveals fee and final hurdle out of their hands
After a major breakthrough, Arsenal are closing in on their first new face for next season and are inserting an extra clause into the deal

Real Madrid superstar makes decision on exit after offer to become world’s best-paid player in his position
The Real Madrid man is a serious target for two clubs, both of whom have similar plans to offer him a huge contract