Premier League transfer news: Pogba, Jorginho, Lukaku, Origi, Rodri, Rice

Premier League transfer gossip and rumours

Pogba prefers Juve to Real

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba wants to return to Italian champions Juventus this summer.

The French World Cup winner left Juve for Old Trafford in 2016 and according to Sky in Italy he is now keen to be reunited with the Turin club.

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Earlier this week Pogba revealed that it could be a “good time to have a new challenge”.

Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, he said: “I am thinking of this: to have a new challenge somewhere else.

“After this season and everything that happened this season... I think for me it could be a good time to have a new challenge.”

Real Madrid have also been linked with Pogba, but Metro reports that his preference is a move to Italy. United don’t want to sell their prized asset, but they would demand a fee of £150m.

The Daily Mirror says on its back page today that Juve are confident they can beat Real to the 26-year-old’s signature.

Jorginho to follow Sarri?

Chelsea have already seen manager Maurizio Sarri depart for Juventus and now it’s reported that midfielder Jorginho is ready to quit Stamford Bridge to follow his old boss to Turin. Jorginho has played under Sarri at Napoli and at Chelsea. (Daily Mirror)

Lukaku out, Brooks in?

Another Premier League player who is set to leave for Italy is Manchester United’s Romelu Lukaku. He has reportedly agreed a £180,000-a-week contract to join Inter Milan in a £75m deal. United could spend £50m of that money to swoop for Bournemouth playmaker David Brooks. (The Sun)

Reds won’t sell Origi

Liverpool’s Champions League hero Divock Origi only has one year left on his contract, but the Anfield club will not sanction his sale even if it risks losing him next summer for free. The Belgian striker is happy to stay next season and Liverpool have until January to tie up a new contract. (ESPN)

Tierney is Emery’s top target

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery has identified Celtic’s Kieran Tierney as his No.1 left-back target this summer. The Gunners have stepped up their interest in the 22-year-old Scotland international. (Daily Mail)

Bayern rival City for Rodri

Manchester City had looked set to sign Rodri from Atletico Madrid, but according to reports Bayern Munich are also in the running for the Spanish midfielder. (AS)

Rice not for sale

West Ham have told Manchester City and Manchester United that their England midfielder Declan Rice is not for sale. (Sky Sports)

Deal on for Wan-Bissaka?

The Daily Record reports that Manchester United have agreed a £55m fee with Crystal Palace for right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. However, the Daily Mail says that contrary to reports the £55m deal has not yet been agreed.

Euro clubs eye Bertrand

Southampton could cash in on left-back Ryan Bertrand this summer. The England international is a target for Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid. (Daily Mail)