Premier League transfer news: Aston Villa plot summer raid for Jesse Lingard
Even with all the madness that is engulfing the top flight at the moment, there’s still room for some good old fashioned transfer speculation...
By Jason Jones
20th Apr 2021, 3:28pm
Given everything that’s going on in the Premier League at present, and the very real threat that a European Super League poses to English football, transfers are probably way down on most people’s priorities lists.
Still, it’s hard to ignore the fact that there is a summer transfer window just around the corner, and there are deals to be done.
Among them, Aston Villa are said to be keeping tabs on West Ham loanee Jesse Lingard.
The England international has hit nine goals in 10 Premier League outings since joining from super-villains Manchester United back in January, and it’s understood that the actual Villans want to take him to the Midlands – and truthfully, based on current form, why wouldn’t they?
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Villa and the rest of the Premier League:
Among them, Aston Villa are said to be keeping tabs on West Ham loanee Jesse Lingard.
5. Leeds urged to sign Gonzalez
Get German Football News editor-in-chief Daniel Pinder has claimed that the addition of Stuttgart star Nicolas Gonzalez this summer would make for an “exciting” front-three for Leeds United. (Football Fancast) (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images) Photo: Matthias Hangst
6. Bruce wants Willock
Steve Bruce has told the Newcastle United hierarchy he wants to make Joe Willock’s move from Arsenal permanent. (The Telegraph) (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
7. Spurs could look to Parker or Potter
Tottenham Hotspur could end up looking at Scott Parker or Graham Potter to fill their managerial vacancy. (Daily Mail) (Photo by Nick Potts - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool
8. Teale leaves Leeds
Fleetwood Town have confirmed that they have signed Leeds United starlet Connor Teale. (Official website) (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill