Premier League transfer news: Bale, Rodri, Hazard, Coutinho, Ozil, Sessegnon
Real Madrid want to sell Bale and Emery plans a summer clear out at Arsenal
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Bale on his way out at Real
Gareth Bale will either be sold or loaned out by Real Madrid this summer.
Spanish newspaper Marca reports that the Welsh forward is “playing out his final days” at the Santiago Bernabeu after failing to step into the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo.
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If Real Madrid can’t find a buyer for the 29-year-old they could offer him out on loan. The Daily Mirror says that Manchester United could sign Bale on loan for a fee as little as £5m.
Hazard out, Coutinho in at Chelsea?
If Eden Hazard leaves Chelsea for Real Madrid the west London club will line up Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho as a potential replacement. (The Sun)
Sessegnon in demand
Fulham star Ryan Sessegnon has been regularly linked with Tottenham but now it’s reported that Italian champions Juventus have joined the race to sign the £40m-rated 18-year-old. (Daily Express)
City will break bank for Rodri
Manchester City have earmarked Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri as the long-term replacement for Fernandinho and are “ready to break their transfer record” to sign the 22-year-old Spaniard. (The Daily Telegraph)
Emery wants Arsenal clear out
Arsenal manager Unai Emery could spend the summer having a squad clear out at the Emirates Stadium. Among the players who could depart are Shkodran Mustafi, Mesut Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carl Jenkinson, Mohamed Elneny, Calum Chambers, David Ospina and Danny Welbeck. (Daily Mail)
Grealish to replace Zaha?
If Crystal Palace sell Wilfried Zaha this summer they could replace him with Jack Grealish. Aston Villa star Grealish has also been linked with Tottenham. (Daily Mail)
Austin set to leave Saints
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has told striker Charlie Austin that he can leave the club. Saints boss Hasenhuttl said: “Charlie is very clear on the situation that in the summer he must find another option where he plays more often.” (Sky Sports)
Premier League fixtures and TV guide
Tuesday 23 April (7.45pm UK time)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton and Hove Albion (live on Sky Sports)
- Watford vs. Southampton
Wednesday 24 April
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Arsenal (7.45pm)
- Manchester United vs. Manchester City (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
Friday 26 April
- Liverpool vs. Huddersfield Town (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
Saturday 27 April (3pm unless stated)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United (12.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Crystal Palace vs. Everton
- Fulham vs. Cardiff City
- Southampton vs. AFC Bournemouth
- Watford vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United (5.30pm, live on BT Sport)
Sunday 28 April
- Leicester City vs. Arsenal (12pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Burnley vs. Manchester City (2.05pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Manchester United vs. Chelsea (4.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
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