Premier League transfer news: Hazard, Guardiola, Insigne, Eriksen, Sancho

Chelsea and Belgium star Eden Hazard looks set to join Spanish giants Real Madrid

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published 25 April 2019

Premier League transfer news and rumours

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Chelsea and Belgium playmaker Hazard has been regularly linked with the Spanish giants and the Sun says he is expected to make a “dream” £100m switch to the Bernabeu at the end of the season. The 28-year-old will pocket £20m a year plus bonuses.

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Hazard in, Bale out?

With Eden Hazard set to join Real Madrid Gareth Bale’s future in Spain is up in the air. Real head coach Zinedine Zidane has not ruled out the Welshman leaving as he shakes up the Bernabeu squad. (ESPN)

Real also target Sancho

Another player on Real Madrid’s target list is England winger Jadon Sancho. The Borussia Dortmund star has been linked with Manchester United but according to reports in Germany the 19-year-old is also wanted by Zidane. (Bild)

Ronaldo wants Pep at Juve

One of the biggest transfer tales today involves a potential move for a manager, not a player. It’s claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo “would welcome” Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola at Juventus. (Marca)

Tottenham’s Eriksen issue

What are Spurs going to do about Christian Eriksen’s future? The Dane only has a year left on his contract but has become the player that Tottenham “cannot afford to lose”. Real Madrid and Inter Milan are both “watching developments closely”. (Daily Mirror)

Battle on for Calhanoglu

AC Milan playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu is wanted by West Ham United and Leicester City. The Premier League clubs are ready to battle for his signature in the summer. (Daily Star)

Insigne in demand

Liverpool lead the chase for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne but it’s reported that the 27-year-old would prefer a move to Chelsea, who are managed by his former boss Maurizio Sarri. Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the £60m-rated Italian. (Metro)

Luís on City radar

Benfica defensive midfielder Florentino Luís is a target for Manchester City. The 19-year-old has a €60m (£51.8m) release clause in his contract. (The Guardian)