Premier League transfer news: Mohamed Salah, Alexis Sanchez, Isco

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool to Manchester United

It’s claimed that Manchester United are lining up a shock move for Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, but any deal will depend on Alexis Sanchez joining Real Madrid.

Real have also been linked with Salah in recent months but according to reports in Spain the La Liga giants are “not willing to enter a multi-million-pound battle for his signature”.

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It’s doubtful Liverpool would even think of selling the Egyptian to their biggest rivals, but if United can offload Sanchez to Madrid for £43.5m, and free up his £600,000-a-week wages, they will use the funds towards a bid for 38-goal Salah. (Daily Express)

Kenedy: Chelsea to Bayern Munich/Paris Saint-Germain

Brazilian winger Kenedy, who’s currently on loan at Newcastle United from Chelsea, is wanted by Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. The European giants have been impressed by his performances for Newcastle and see him as the “potential solution to their problems on the wing”. (The Sun)

Isco: Real Madrid to Juventus

Real Madrid attacking midfielder Isco is a summer transfer target for Juventus. The Spain international has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester City, but now it appears that Juve will make a £104m move to sign the 25-year-old. (Daily Express)

Marouane Fellaini: Manchester United to Paris Saint-Germain

It was reported yesterday that Liverpool were interested in signing Marouane Fellaini, but it appears that the Anfield club will “not pursue” the Manchester United midfielder. However, Paris Saint-Germain remain interested in the 30-year-old Belgian, who’s out of contract at Old Trafford this summer. (Daily Mail)

Chicharito ready to quit West Ham

Mexican striker Javier Hernandez could leave West Ham United this summer. The 29-year-old, whose nickname is ‘Chicharito’, scored in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday but has found it hard to break into the Hammers first XI this season. (Daily Mirror)

Rondon to lead West Brom exodus

West Brom may not be relegated just yet, but the Premier League’s bottom club may have to plan for a player exodus at the end of the season. A number of stars have relegation buy-out clauses in their contracts and it’s understood that striker Salomon Rondon would be available for a cut-price £16.5m when the Baggies’s relegation to the Championship is confirmed. (Daily Mirror)

Jake Livermore: West Brom to Aston Villa

Another West Brom player who could leave the doomed club is Jake Livermore. The England midfielder is a target for Aston Villa, but only if the Championship club wins promotion to the Premier League this season. (Daily Mail)

Premier League news and talking points

Arsenal and Adidas in talks over kit deal

Arsenal are in “lucrative” talks with Adidas over a new kit deal that could be worth £40m per season. The Gunners’s contract with current kit provider Puma is due to expire at the end of next season. Adidas are in “pole position” with discussions “well under way”. (Daily Mail)

Conte safe at Chelsea – for now

Antonio Conte’s future as manager of Chelsea is in the headlines again today. The under-pressure Stamford Bridge boss is “under fresh scrutiny” after the disappointing 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday. However, it’s reported that Chelsea “do not plan” to terminate his contract before the end of the season. (The Times)

Can’s season – and Liverpool career – could be over

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can could miss the rest of the season because of a back injury. The German international, who’s also now a doubt for this summer’s World Cup, may have played his last game for Liverpool as his contract expires at the end of the season. (Daily Mirror)