Premier League transfer news: Toby Alderweireld, Marco Verratti, Alexis Sanchez

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Mourinho targets four major signings

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to bring Toby Alderweireld, Marco Verratti, Toni Kroos and Samuel Umtiti to Old Trafford.

The United boss is reportedly targeting the the quartet as part of a planned squad clear-out this summer. Mourinho wants to pair Alderweireld (Tottenham) and Umtiti (Barcelona) in his defence, while Verratti (Paris Saint-Germain) and Kroos (Real Madrid) could form a dynamic midfield partnership. (Daily Express)

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Spurs will let Alderweireld leave for £44m

Tottenham look likely to lose Toby Alderweireld this summer after failing to agree a new contract with the 29-year-old Belgian central defender. According to Belgian media, the club would accept a €50m (£44m) bid for Alderweireld. Manchester United, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are all interested. (talkSPORT via HLN)

Alisson: Roma to Real Madrid/Liverpool

Roma goalkeeper Alisson will not commit to a new contract at the Italian club, his agent has said. Real Madrid and Liverpool are both keen to sign up the 25-year-old Brazilian. (The Sun)

Kante: Chelsea is my ‘home’

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante says the club is his “home”. The French midfielder, who is a target for Paris Saint-Germain, said: “I am at home. It is my club, I am a Chelsea player.” (Daily Express)

Jack Wilshere: Arsenal to Everton

Arsenal star Jack Wilshere has given the Gunners a “contract ultimatum”. The 26-year-old’s current deal expires this summer but Arsenal want him to take a 25% pay cut on his £120,000-a-week salary. Everton are keen on signing the England midfielder and are reportedly ready to offer him a pay rise and an £8m signing-on fee to move to Goodison Park. (Daily Star)

Premier League news and talking points

Has Alexis made an error by joining United?

Alexis Sanchez has only been at Manchester United a couple of months but there are already rumours that the Chile star is unhappy at Old Trafford. According to reports, the former Arsenal striker is struggling to settle at the club, and United staff have been “surprised by his miserable demeanour”. They say he “often eats alone in the canteen” at the Carrington training ground. (Daily Mail)

Bayern want Spurs boss Pochettino

German giants Bayern Munich have made Tottenham’s Mauricio Pochettino their No. 1 target to become the club’s new manager this summer. Pochettino has impressed at Spurs, and Bayern want him to replace Jupp Heynckes. (Daily Mirror)