Premier League transfer news: Antoine Griezmann, Christian Eriksen, Willian

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Juventus join chase for Griezmann

Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann is a wanted man.

Italian giants Juventus are reportedly “set to launch a late bid” for the 27-year-old, who is also wanted by Manchester United and Barcelona. La Liga leaders Barcelona are favourites to sign Griezmann in a deal said to be worth £88m, but United and Juve remain keen on the French international. (The Sun via Tuttosport)

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Christian Eriksen: Tottenham to Barcelona

According to reports in Spain, Barcelona are keen to sign Christian Eriksen from Tottenham. The Danish playmaker has been in fine form for Spurs this season and scored a screamer against Chelsea at the weekend. (The Sun via Sport)

Willian: Chelsea to Manchester United

Chelsea midfielder Willian is being tipped to replace Juan Mata at Manchester United. Manager Jose Mourinho is an admirer of 29-year-old Brazilian Willian, and tried to sign him last summer. (The Sun)

Bale set to leave Real

Gareth Bale has “made the decision” to leave Real Madrid this summer. The Welshman, who has also been linked to Manchester United and former club Tottenham, has only played 36 minutes in the Champions League knockout stages for Real this season. (AS)

Real want Lewandowski - not Kane or Salah

A “high-ranking” Real Madrid source has said that the club’s No. 1 summer transfer target is Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski. Real’s interest in the Polish star means they are no longer pursuing Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah or Tottenham’s Harry Kane, according to the insider. (Sports Illustrated)

David de Gea: Manchester United to Real Madrid

La Liga giants Real Madrid have “reiterated their interest” in Manchester United’s Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea. (Manchester Evening News)

Faouzi Ghoulam: Napoli to Manchester United

United boss Jose Mourinho is set to make a £26m bid for Napoli left-back Faouzi Ghoulam. The Algerian international has contract until 2022 at the Serie A side. (Daily Mirror via RMC Sport)

Tom Cairney: Fulham to Newcastle United/Leicester City

Fulham captain Tom Cairney is reportedly being eyed up for a big-money move to either Newcastle or Leicester. The midfielder is valued at more than £20m and was the subject of a transfer bid last summer from Newcastle. (The Sun)

Premier League news and talking points

Manchester City hook up with Tinder

Manchester City are “getting into bed” with dating app Tinder after signing a multiyear multimillion-pound commercial deal. The new partnership will be promoted before Saturday’s Manchester Derby against United at the Etihad. (The Times)

May fixtures and live games announced

The Premier League has revealed the new May dates for postponed matches and the games selected for live TV in the UK.

• Friday, 4 May: Brighton vs. Man Utd (8pm, Sky Sports)
• Saturday, 5 May: Stoke City vs. Crystal Palace (12.30pm, Sky Sports); Everton vs. Southampton (5.30pm, BT Sport)
• Sunday, 6 May: Man City vs. Huddersfield Town (1.30pm, Sky Sports); Chelsea vs. Liverpool (4.30pm, Sky Sports)
• Tuesday, 8 May: Swansea City vs. Southampton (7.45pm, Sky Sports)
• Wednesday, 9 May: Chelsea vs. Huddersfield Town (7.45pm); Leicester City vs. Arsenal (7.45pm); Man City vs. Brighton (8pm); Tottenham vs. Newcastle United (8pm)
• Thursday, 10 May: West Ham vs. Man Utd (7.45pm, Sky Sports)