Author: Adam Banks

http://gty.im/465721128 Everton are reported to be targeting a permanent deal for Belgian youngster David Henen. Henen arrived at Everton last summer on a season-long loan from Greek side Olympiakos. And according to reports from Belgian football journalist Sven Claes, Toffees boss Roberto Martinez is looking to make the deal a permanent one, with the 18-year-old having impressed for Everton’s Under-21 side this season. “Everton ponder permanent move for Olympiakos-loanee David Henen. Belgian attacker (18) scored 9 goals in 17 matches for EFCU21,” Claes wrote on Twitter this morning. The youngster only arrived at Olympiakos from former club Anderlecht at the…

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http://gty.im/458624370 Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Southampton star Nathaniel Clyne, according to reports. United have been linked with a summer deal for Clyne, who has commented saying he is happy with a move to allow him to play Champions League football. And during speculation over a deal, Daily Mirror reporter David McDonnell has told MUTV that a transfer deal has already been agreed to. He told the club’s official TV channel that everything had been sorted for Clyne to join Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford, and given his record of United exclusives, he’s…

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http://gty.im/462359938 Swansea City transfer target Andre Ayew has commented on his love of Liverpool – after admitting his desire to play in the Premier League. Ayew has been linked with a switch to the Premier League for some time, having previously been approached by QPR. But although a move never happened for the Marseille man, the 25-year-old has admitted there is still mutual respect between himself and the Premier League – and with one club in particular. “All my life I have been a Liverpool fan,” Ayew told Sky Sports. “When I was young I was watching the Liverpool games.…

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http://gty.im/459527958 Arsenal and Premier League rivals Tottenham have been reported to be keen on Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley, with both clubs reportedly lining up a deal to sign the midfielder on a free transfer this summer, according to Sky Sports. It has been reported that both Arsenal and Tottenham are keen on signing the out-of-favour midfielder, who is currently spending his time on loan at Aston Villa, despite Villa wanting to make the loan move a permanent one. Cleverley doesn’t look to be in Louis van Gaal’s long-term plans at Old Trafford, and other club’s are believed to be looking to…

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http://gty.im/460502522 Crystal Palace have fended off interest from Southampton to sign defender Joel Ward with the player penning a new three-year contract. The defender arrived at Palace from former club Portsmouth in 2012, and has now agreed terms with the Eagles until at least 2018. The Saints were suggested to be keen on a summer move for the defender, with reports showing Nathaniel Clyne close to an exit, who himself has attracted attention from Premier League clubs Chelsea and Manchester United. But now the 25-year-old looks likely to stay at Selhurst Park, with Alan Pardew’s side all but certain of…

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http://gty.im/179580960 Southampton have been handed a boost to complete the transfer of Feyenoord midfielder Tonny Vilhena this summer after he reportedly decided he no longer wants to be at the club, reports Voetbal International. Vilhena has been deemed one of Feyenoord’s most exciting prospects, and has progressed through a turbulent season while there had been vast speculation over his future. And the Saints are looking to take hold of the opportunity following the news that the midfielder will not be signing a contract extension with the Dutch club. Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is known to be a fan of the youngster…

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http://gty.im/460603436 Liverpool look likely to sign Memphis Depay after making an offer to bring him to Anfield, according to reports. The 21-year-old has been given the green light to leave current club PSV in the summer, which has also grabbed the attention of Manchester United. United had been suggested to be the front-runners to sign the PSV winger, but now it is reported Liverpool have made a bid in excess of £18m and are hopeful to complete a deal. United boss Louis van Gaal is believed to have put forward an offer, but the Reds are prepared to boost their bid…

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http://gty.im/456415196 Manchester United have been handed a huge boost to sign Edinson Cavani as Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to sell, according to reports. United have put Cavani at the top of their transfer list ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, and it has been reported that talks over a deal have already begun. The Red Devils are suggested to be lining up an offer worth £55m to sign the striker, and reports show that United have been handed a boost to sign the 28-year-old as PSG are to sell to the highest bidder. The South American has also attracted…

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http://gty.im/452605594 Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has admitted he is not happy with the club’s performance this season – despite the club being in an FA Cup semi-final and second in the Barclays Premier League. Arsenal chief told AP that he thought a top-four finish was only going to become more competitive and that could be a problem for Arsenal in the future. He said: “We are not happy but we are going to keep pushing to the end and see how far we can go. “We were trying to put the jigsaws into the right places at the beginning of…

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http://gty.im/479285571 Arsenal are reportedly set to open transfer talks with Napoli over a deal to sign star striker Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports.  The Argentina international, who was previously on the verge of joining Arsenal in 2013, is now being reported to be set to quit current club Napoli at the end of the season. The Gunners have been linked with possible talks over a deal, and now it has been suggested Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has agreed for talks to begin over a possible summer transfer. Wenger will be looking for more attacking options ahead of next season and will…

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