Premier League transfer news and rumours
Real eye the Egyptian king
Citing information from French broadcaster Canal+, the Daily Mail reports that Real head coach Zinedine Zidane wants to “revamp his attack” and the Spaniards are ready to “test Liverpool’s resolve” by bidding for Salah.
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Chelsea’s Eden Hazard is another player who could join Zidane at the Bernabeu while Sky Sports reports that Real are also on the verge of signing Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt for £52.4m.
Barca target Prem trio
Real Madrid are not the only La Liga giants looking to the Premier League for attacking options. Real’s rivals Barcelona are linked with Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Arsenal strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette. (Mundo Deportivo)
Man City in for Griezmann?
Barcelona had looked favourites to sign Antoine Griezmann after the Atletico Madrid star announced he will leave this summer. However, it’s claimed that Manchester City are “willing” to pay the release clause in the Frenchman’s contract. (Manchester Evening News)
£65m for Richarlison
If Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Richarlison from Everton they will have to pay the Merseyside club £65m for the 22-year-old Brazil forward. (Daily Star)
Palace may want £100m for Zaha
Wilfried Zaha wants to play Champions League football next season but his club Crystal Palace may demand £100m for the Ivorian. The south London club are not looking to sell and have not received any bids yet. (The Guardian)
Interest in Longstaff
Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff is “attracting interest” from Manchester United. The Toon say the 21-year-old is not for sale. (Sky Sports)
De Ligt open to Old Trafford move
Manchester United are still in the running to sign Dutch international defender Matthijs de Ligt. The 19-year-old Ajax captain remains interested in a move to Old Trafford. (The Daily Telegraph)
Reds scout Depay
Liverpool sent scouts to Lyon to watch Memphis Depay in action against Marseille. The Dutchman previously played for Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
United linked with Lewandowski
Bayern Munich marksman Robert Lewandowski is one of several players linked with Manchester United. Others include Palace star Wilfried Zaha and Juventus forward Paulo Dybala. See the latest Man Utd transfer news.
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