Premier League transfer news and rumours
Real ‘agree’ deal to sign Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski is set to leave Bayern Munich this summer after it was reported that Real Madrid have reached an agreement “in principle” to sign the Polish striker.
Reports in Spain claim that Lewandowski has agreed terms on a two-year deal at Real, who want to link him up with Neymar, another potential big-money signing.
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Lewandowski, who’s scored 32 goals this season for Bayern in the Bundesliga, has also been linked with Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. (Daily Mail via Mundo Deportivo)
Emre Can: Liverpool to Juventus
Liverpool’s out-of-contract midfielder Emre Can is Juventus’s priority this summer according to the Italian club’s general manager Giuseppe Marotta. Can is available on a free transfer at the end of the season and Juve are favourites to sign the Germany star. Marotta said: “We’re ready to take any opportunities. I won’t deny we are concentrated on Emre Can and awaiting his response. That is our primary objective.” (Daily Mail)
Fred: Shakhtar Donetsk to Manchester United
Manchester United are in “pole position” to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred. The Brazilian has also been linked with Manchester City, but it appears that United are now favourites for the £40m ace. (Daily Star)
Julian Draxler: Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to sign Julian Draxler from Paris Saint-Germain and team him up with the club’s attacking stars Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. (Daily Express)
Alisson: Roma to Real Madrid/Liverpool
Real Madrid are favourites to sign Roma’s Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson. The £70m-rated 25-year-old has been linked with Liverpool, but Real are ready to make their move with Manchester United refusing to sell David de Gea. (Daily Mirror)
Premier League news and talking points
Shaw set to leave Manchester United
Left-back Luke Shaw is expected to leave Man United this summer after being “humiliated” by boss Jose Mourinho in the 2-0 FA Cup win against Brighton on Saturday. Shaw was substituted at half-time after Mourinho accused him of failing to follow “simple tactical instructions”. Southampton are keen to re-sign their former defender, while Tottenham and Leicester could also be interested in the 22-year-old who’s valued at £50m. (Daily Star)
United stars shocked by Mourinho’s treatment of Shaw
Luke Shaw’s latest public dressing down by Jose Mourinho has left his Manchester United team-mates “stunned”. Many believe he’s being “bullied” by his manager. (The Daily Telegraph)
Burnley to double Pope’s wages
Burnley will offer goalkeeper Nick Pope a new deal after Newcastle United were reported to be interested in the 25-year-old. Pope has impressed for Sean Dyche’s side and was last week called into the England squad. Burnley will offer Pope a new £30,000-a-week deal – double his current wage. (The Sun)
Pieters dropped for breaking Stoke curfew
Stoke City manager Paul Lambert dropped Erik Pieters for the defeat against Everton on Saturday after it was claimed the defender had been to a nightclub with his wife on Friday night. (Sky Sports)
