Showing posts with label Rumors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rumors. Show all posts

June 8, 2016

Contracts: USYNT Gboly Ariyibi Could Find Himself at Rotherham United in England's Championship

As has been reported earlier today, Alan Stubb's the manager at Championship side Rotherham United has expressed interest in Gboly Ariyibi, who is currently under contract with Chesterfield in League One.  Stubb's has looked at Ariyibi before when he was manager of Scottish team Hibernians, but reportedly where slow to move and lost out.

The South Yorkshire newspaper The Star is reporting the goings on
"Ariyibi's agent would only confirm to the Derbyshire Times that they are in talks with Chesterfield over a new, extended deal."
The Star says
"His current contract runs out at the end of next season.Last season Ariyibi set out to play more regular football and did so, making 41 appearances.At times he looked unplayable in League One and was involved in 10 goals, scoring three of those himself."
More on this as it play's out

May 15, 2016

RUMORS: DeAndre Yedlin - Sunderland to Make Offer to Spurs

Photo: TottenhamHotspur.com
Most don't remember that USMNT DeAndre Yedlin is only on loan from Tottenham to Sunderland. That's testament to how he has melded into the Sunderland line-up.  Now, according to a report in England's Daily Mirror manager "Big" Sam Allardyce would like that to become a permanent deal.

The 22 year old, Seattle Washington speedy defender, joined Sunderland on loan in September 2015, has played 23 times for the "Black Cats" in the EPL as well as  League Cup and FA Cup appearances. He has scored 1 goal. DeAndre has represented the USA at U20, and 31 times at the Senior level.

The report in "The Mirror" states that
"Sunderland will offer Spurs around £2million to turn DeAndre Yedlin’s loan move into a permanent deal.
The 22-year-old USA international joined Sunderland in September after finding himself behind Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier in the pecking order at White Hart Lane.
Those two have impressed for Spurs this season, while Yedlin has enjoyed life with Sam Allardyce at the Stadium of Light and, with all parties happy for the deal to happen, it should be sorted out soon."
 According to SBNation
"The offer would be for around $2.9 Million according to the report, which is marginally less than the $3.2 Million that Spurs paid the Seattle Sounders for the fullback."
This seems like a good situation for DeAndre, a better opportunity at playing time, playing against top flight teams and players, with a lower expectation. Personally I hope this sails through, and we can watch DeAndre progress.

RUMORS: Report Says Emerson Hyndman Will Leave Fulham This Summer

Photo: Fulham FC
According to a report by ESPNFC, USMNT and Fulham midfielder, Emerson Hyndman will leave Fulham when his contract expires next month (30.06.16). According to ESPNFC;
"Fulham had hoped to keep the highly-rated midfielder, but Hyndman has informed the club he has no intentions to sign a new deal as he plans to move on."
Emerson, who is only 20, played 17 times (16 League, 1 League Cup) for Fulham this past season, and scored 1 goal. he also played 9 times for the Fulham U21's. Emerson has represented the USA at the U18n U20, U23 and once at the Senior level

As ESPNFC has remarked;
"News of Hyndman's decision to turn down a new deal at Fulham is sure to alert a number of clubs with the likes of Manchester United, Tottenham, West Ham United all admirers of the talented midfielder."
Is this to early to make this kind of move?  I guess we are going to find out next season.



March 4, 2016

RUMORS: Bedoya to Premier League This Summer?

English rag, The Daily Mail, is  reporting that several EPL clubs are interested in signing Alejandro Bedoya. Here is the report
 Alejandro has had a pretty good year so far at Nantes He has scored four goals this campaign, including two in the Cup, and was unfortunate to have one ruled out for offside against Monaco
"Bedoya is under contract until 2019 at the eight-placed French club and is valued at around £3million. However, the lure of playing in the Premier League is expected to see the New Jersey-born attacker turn his back on French football"
Well, that's to be seen, categorize this as a rumor, for now.

February 19, 2016

RUMOR: Hyndman to Leave Fulham for Manchester United ?

Photo: NBCSports.com
HITC are reporting that 19 year old Fulham & USA U23 mid-fielder, Emerson Hyndman, could be on his way to Manchester United. In the article they state that Manchester United is the front runner of a number of "top European" clubs (including Tottenham, Bayern & Dortmund) that are looking at Emerson. United are understood to be "keen on landing Hyndman with a view to loaning him out next season." according to the report.  So what to make of it?

While many would like to see such a move, is this just wishful thinking turning into a rumor, or does it have feet?  Before it happened Matt Miazga to Chelsea seemed no more than speculation, a pipe-dream, then it happened. Now it looks like Matt has a real opportunity to succeed. For Emerson then, opportunity may come a knockin'  only time will tell.


February 5, 2016

CONTRACTS: Walker Zimmerman Decides Against Europe

Photo: AJC.com
We had reported that FC Dallas defender Walker Zimmerman was exploring opportunities in Europe. Well it seems that speculation can br put to rest, as today Walker re-signed with Dallas.

Walker had trials at Viking in Norway and IFK Goteborg in Sweden, and possibly others



February 1, 2016

RUMORS: Danny Williams in Talks with Swansea City

Deadline Day rumors - argh!
Photo: Zimbio.com
Newspaper The Reading Chronicle is reporting that Danny Williams is in conversation with Prem League Swansea City.
"New Swans boss Francesco Guidolin is eager to replace Jonjo Shelvey – who moved to Newcastle United for £12 million – before the transfer window closes tonight.
It is thought Royals will be tempted to sell for the right money as manager Brian McDermott has a number of options in central midfield."

January 31, 2016

TRANSFER: Erik Palmer Brown Checking out FC Porto

UPDATED:  !!!!!DONE DEAL!!!!!
Photo: KCUR.org
‏@BrianSciaretta is reporting the following;
 "A source has told me Erik Palmer Brown has left SKC's camp and is en route to Portugal to negotiate a potential move (or loan) with FC Porto"
The Kansas City Star is reporting a loan is in the works, if a deal can be cut before the transfer window closes on Monday

If this is true, its a great move for another US defender, FC Porto have one of the best records in Europe for 'bringing along' young players.....

Erik Palmer Brown has represented the United States at the U-15, U-17, U-18, and U-20 levels. He has made 6 appearances for the U-18 team up to this point, scoring his first goal for the team in a 1–0 win over the Czech Republic. In 2015, he was called to the roster that will play in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

January 29, 2016

RUMOR: SPOX.com Report Hannover 96 Interested in Jermaine Jones

photo: BigSoccer.com
Definitely in the realm of 'rumor' German outfit SPOX.com are reporting that Bundesliga team Hannover 96 the SPOX.com (a German Digital Media Company) report; <Translation>
"The US sports network ESPN reported Friday that Jones had inquiries from the Bundesliga. One of the interested parties is to SPOX information Hannover 96th..

The team after the transfer of Iver Fossum, Hotaru Yamaguchi, Marius Wolf, Adam Szalai and Hugo Almeida are still looking for reinforcements"..


Jones played for Schalke 04, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer Leverkusen 165 times in the Bundesliga, scoring nine goals. After his time in Germany, Jones first tried in Turkey for Besiktas and then moved to New England in the MLS."
New England Soccer Today, a New England soccer blog, are also reporting this, based on the SPOX article. They are quoting Jermaine Jones as saying;
“Now, I have good offers. I want to go back to Germany. At the end of they day, they don’t give me the chance to go. It’s tough for a guy like me that wants to play. If they don’t value my level here in the United Stats, then I want to go back to Europe, where the people respect that and offered me a good contract. That makes me mad.”
That Jermaine is not likely to rejoin New England Revolution seems fairly clear...the SPOX.com/Hannover 96 speculation, seems just that, time will tell.

Jermaine is currently in Florida with the US Mens National Team preparing for the friendly international against Iceland this coming Sunday.

January 27, 2016

RUMORS: Tim Howard to Leave Everton for Colorado in May

Photo: BleacherReport   Tim Howard, we will know in 4 months
The reports have been circulating for the last 24 hours, with the usual denials and speculation. But it looks like Tim Howard to Colorado Rapids has some "feet" to it.

So with NBCSports and ESPN reporting it looks like their is a good chance that this will happen
Still.....its still a rumor

RUMORS: NYRB Matt Miazga to EPL?

Photo: Bigapplesoccer.com
ESPN FC are reporting that NYRB Center Back Matt Miazga will join an as yet unnamed Premier League Club...If the report is true then we should know in the next 24 hours. Here is a partial reprint of their report (full report here).
United States international and New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga is set to be sold to an undisclosed English Premier League team within the next 24 hours, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
Miazga, 20, had less than a year to run on his current contract with the Red Bulls, and given his desire to test himself overseas, New York was left with little choice but to sell Miazga now rather than lose him for nothing at the end of the 2016 MLS season.
The Daily Mail, who first reported the story, says that the transfer fee is approximately $5 million. Miazga also possesses a Polish passport, meaning he will not have to obtain a work permit.
Taylor Twellman has tweeted:

More on this as we here more.....

January 20, 2016

RUMORS: Walker Zimmerman (ex FC Dallas) Trials with Viking

UPDATE: 1/27/2016 
Fotbollskanalen is reporting that Walker has continued his journey on to IFK Goteborg in Sweden, where he is on a (short) trial, still looking for a team


UPDATE: 1/25/2016
SBNation/Big D Soccer is reporting that;
Zimmerman is currently in Europe looking to get some trials with various clubs as he is reportedly with Viking FK of Norway at the moment.
Fernando Clavijo insisted over the weekend that the club has no interest in letting Zimmerman go easy, especially to another MLS side. The two spoke as recently as Friday.
"We want Walker, we're not willing to trade him, " said Clavijo. "He is a quality individual. I think conversations with his agent are pretty much where he wants to be and what we think he should be."
Obviously negotiations continue with playing time being the issue and Clavijo stating
 "I am not going to guarantee him or anyone playing time," said Clavijo. "But I think the offers we have put out are in tune with what we believe he is. And we believe he is one of the best players in the league at that position."
We will have to wait and see the outcome for this one.

ORIGINAL POST
Photo from FC Dallas -Walker Zimmerman, left
While its rumored that AJ Soares wants out, of Norwegian club Viking, defender Walker Zimmerman is trying to get in. Walker played for FC Dallas up until the close of season when his contract option was not exercised. So it looks like he is  trying a complete break with MLS and looking at Scandinavia for his 'next step'.

Translation from Dagsavisen Stavanger (You can read the whole interview if you know Norwegian.)
"22-year-old Walker Zimmerman appeared on today's Viking-training after a long flight from the US. Therefore, he just stopped by to greet today before he starts trying his game with Viking tomorrow (Thursday)."
Good luck Walker.....

RUMORS: FC Litex Out of the Elite A Football Group in Bulgaria - Bjoin Maars Johnsen to MLS?


Photo "Bjørn Johnsen 1" by Litexfan - Own work. Licensed under GFDL
FC Litex of Lovech has been officially taken out from the elite A group and will play in B Football Group next season.
The Football Club retains its right to continue its participation in the half-final tournament of the Cup of Bulgaria.
The Litex second team will continue its participation in the B group.

Forward Bjorn Maars Johnsen  had already hinted of an MLS move, will the decision by the Bulgarian League executive force the issue? Litex have already lost 2 of its star players since the incident, and this decision will undoubtedly lead to more.
In mid-December Litex were expelled from the Bulgarian league after their players walked off the pitch in protest over the referee's decisions in Saturday's match against Levski Sofia. Litex led 1-0 against Levski but their players left the field after a second red card and a penalty against them. Litex have also been fined 20,000 Levs (£7,434)..(BBC Sports)

January 18, 2016

RUMORS; Jordan Morris - Werder Bremen Trial Produces Assist (Video)

UPDATE 1/21/2016

Jordan Morris has signed with Seattle Sounders (over Werder Bremen)

Original Post
In a friendly match with Inter Baku of Azerbaijan last Friday, Jordan Morris registered an assist in the 1 - 0 win by Werder Bremen

It remains unclear right now whether Jordan will return to Seattle or remain in Germany with Bremen
(Bremen is also home to Aron Jóhannsson)