Premier League transfer news: Jorginho, Gareth Bale, Wayne Rooney, Emre Can

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Pep: City need ‘one, maybe two’ new players

Manchester City may have won the Premier League title with ease but boss Pep Guardiola still wants to strengthen his squad for next season.

With the Champions League the ultimate aim, Guardiola revealed after yesterday’s 4-1 victory over West Ham that City “need something” for next term and joked that the club could spend “£1bn” on new signings.

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He said: “Don’t worry, we are going to spend a lot of money next season - maybe £1bn or something like that. It’s the same question with Chelsea four years ago, when they were not good the next season. We need something. We need to touch something in the team. Maybe one. Maybe two. No more than that, for next year.”

Players linked with a move to City include Napoli midfielder Jorginho and Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez. (Manchester Evening News)

Zidane: Bale and Benzema to stay at Real

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has said that forwards Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema will stay at the Spanish giants despite speculation that the duo are set to leave the Bernabeu. Zidane said: “We need them and I’ll do everything possible so that they’re not affected by what’s been said outside. They’ll stay with us.” Bale has been linked with a move back to the Premier League with Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea all reported to be interested in the Wales star. (Daily Star)

Is Rooney facing the exit at Everton?

Wayne Rooney could be sold by Everton as part of a summer clear-out at Goodison Park. The former England striker returned to his boyhood club from Manchester United last summer but despite scoring 11 goals this season Everton will “listen to offers” for the 32-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Emre Can: Liverpool to Juventus

Liverpool midfielder Emre Can has reportedly agreed a five-year deal with Italian giants Juventus. The German, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is available on a free transfer and has also been a target for Paris Saint-Germain. (talkSPORT)

Anthony Martial: Manchester United to Juventus

Another player who could be on their way to Turin is Manchester United forward Anthony Martial. The French international has “opened talks” with Juventus and is “reportedly keen” to join the Italians this summer. (Daily Mirror)

Fellaini close to United contract extension

Marouane Fellaini has been linked with a move away from Manchester United when his contract expires this summer, but it appears that the Belgian midfielder could be set to stay at Old Trafford. After Fellaini scored the winner against Arsenal yesterday United boss Jose Mourinho said that the club “are almost there” on a new deal for the 30-year-old. (Sky Sports)

Kieran Tierney: Celtic to Bournemouth

Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth have joined Manchester United and Tottenham in the race to sign Celtic star Kieran Tierney. The versatile Scottish defender is valued at £20m and Howe is hoping that the offer of regular football and a lucrative deal will put Bournemouth “first in line” for Tierney. (The Sun)

United target Sandro and Rose

If Manchester United miss out on Celtic’s Kieran Tierney, they could then move for Juventus’s Alex Sandro or Tottenham’s Danny Rose. United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to add a left-back to his squad as part of a “summer shake-up” at Old Trafford. (The Sun)

Mason Mount: Chelsea to Ajax

Ajax Amsterdam are the latest European club linked with a move for Chelsea teenager Mason Mount. The midfielder, 19, is currently on loan at Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem and has impressed during his time in Holland. As well as Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon and Werder Bremen have been reported with a potential move for the England under-19s star. (The Sun)

Premier League news and talking points

Pochettino: Spurs future up to Levy

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his future at the north London club is “out of his hands”. Pochettino still has three years left on his Spurs contract, but he says that any decision on an extension is down to club chairman Daniel Levy. Speaking ahead of tonight’s Premier League match against Watford, Pochettino said: “Am I going to sign? It’s a question for Daniel. I am not [Arsene] Wenger or [Sir Alex] Ferguson who decides about their own future. I decide only about the starting XI in this football club. That is up to Daniel, does he want to offer or not? I am a person who is never going to ask to improve my salary or extend my contract, or anything like this.” (Sky Sports)

Buvac ‘takes break’ from Liverpool

Liverpool have confirmed that Jurgen Klopp’s assistant manager Zeljko Buvac is taking a break for the rest of the season because of personal reasons. Buvac, who is nicknamed ‘the brain’, remains an employee at Anfield. (Sky Sports)