Premier League transfer news and rumours
Aaron Ramsey: Arsenal to Juventus
Reports in Italy say that Juventus are interested in Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey as an alternative to signing Emre Can from Liverpool.
Juve’s top target Can is out of contract at Anfield this summer, but has yet to make a decision on where he will play next season. With Can’s future unclear, Juventus are “considering a move” for Ramsey, whose contract expires in the summer of 2019 and who could be available “on the cheap”.
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Ramsey, who scored a superb goal in the Europa League last week against CSKA Moscow, has 19 assists to his name this season. (Daily Mirror via CalcioNews24)
Emre Can: Liverpool to Juventus
While Aaron Ramsey is being linked with Juventus, the Italian club believe Emre Can could make a decision on his future next week. Juve are leading the way to sign Liverpool star Can on a free transfer and club chief Beppe Marotta wants the “soap opera to conclude in around 10 days”. Marotta said: “The player is right to evaluate all opportunities, so we’ll wait and see what he wants to do.” (Daily Express)
Mohamed Salah: Liverpool to Paris Saint-Germain
French giants Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a “sensational summer swoop” for Liverpool’s star striker Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian has scored 38 goals this season. According to reports, PSG have allegedly made an approach to his representatives about a big-money move to the French capital. (The Sun via Le10Sport)
Fred: Shakhtar Donetsk to Man Utd/Man City
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is hoping to beat rivals Manchester City to the signing of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred. It “seems certain” he will be heading to Manchester this summer with both clubs set to battle for the £50m-rated Brazilian star. (Daily Mirror)
Richarlison: Watford to Paris Saint-Germain/Monaco
Watford’s Brazilian striker Richarlison is a £40m target for Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco. The 20-year-old has failed to score in 22 games for the Hornets, but PSG and Monaco are showing “real interest” in the former Fluminense player. (Daily Mirror)
Aaron Cresswell: West Ham United to Everton
Everton manager Sam Allardyce is preparing a £25m “summer raid” for West Ham left back Aaron Cresswell. The England international was born in Liverpool and would be “keen on moving back” to Merseyside. (The Sun)
Premier League news and talking points
City fans hit out at Herrera for ‘spitting on badge’
Saturday’s entertaining Manchester derby saw United hit back from two goals down to beat City 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium. The comeback wasn’t the only thing to send social media into a “frenzy” though. Footage has emerged of United midfielder Ander Herrera spitting on the Manchester City crest as he walked off at half-time during the derby. City fans raged, but a United spokesman says that Herrera’s act was “entirely accidental”. The midfielder is said to be “mortified” by the accusations. (The Sun)
Whose goal was it – Eriksen or Kane?
The biggest talking point of Tottenham’s 2-1 win at Stoke City on Saturday was who scored the winning goal at the bet365 Stadium. Christian Eriksen opened the scoring for Spurs and was also credited with the second – a free-kick which evaded everyone and found the net. Harry Kane claims that he got a faint touch, but Eriksen was given the goal. The Dane said: “There are a lot of arguments going on around here. I think Harry, if he touched it, he touched it and it’s his goal. How he celebrated, he had the feeling he touched the ball.” (Independent)
