Premier League transfer news and rumours
Fred: Shakhtar Donetsk to Manchester United
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred is expected to sign for Manchester United this week in a £52m deal, the BBC reports.
The Brazilian played for his country in the 2-0 victory against Croatia at Anfield yesterday and is part of the Selecao’s 23-man squad for the World Cup in Russia.
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According to Sky Sports, the 25-year-old will undergo a medical at Old Trafford today and will become Jose Mourinho’s first signing of the summer transfer window. Mourinho will be delighted to secure the proposed transfer of Fred, who was also linked with a move to United’s rivals, Manchester City, in January.
But when asked about the move, Fred revealed he didn’t know where he would end up. He told Brazilian newspaper Globo: “I’ll still talk to my agents to find out the reality of it... I still do not know where I’m going.”
Emre Can: Liverpool to Juventus
Another midfielder whose future is set to be confirmed is Liverpool’s Emre Can. The German, who is 24, has reportedly signed a four-year deal with Juventus and will have a medical later this week. Can’s contract at Liverpool is close to expiring and he will move to Juve on a free transfer. (Sky Sports)
Bayern ‘keep tabs’ on Pickford
German giants Bayern Munich will scout Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who is 24, at the Fifa World Cup in Russia. Pickford is being lined up by Bayern as a potential replacement for 32-year-old Manuel Neuer, who has been laid off through injury this past year. (The Sun)
Alisson: Roma to Real Madrid
According to reports in Spain, Roma goalkeeper Alisson will turn down Liverpool as he wants to move to Real Madrid. The Brazilian stopper is ready to reject “all other suitors” as he waits for Real to come calling. (Daily Mail via Marca)
Nabil Fekir: Lyon to Liverpool
One player who could move to Anfield is Lyon star Nabil Fekir, but a deal for the £60m-rated forward is not yet near completion. Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid have also been linked with the French international. (Liverpool Echo)
Jamaal Lascelles: Newcastle United to Everton
Newcastle skipper Jamaal Lascelles is a £30m transfer target for new Everton manager Marco Silva. The 24-year-old is wanted by Silva to bolster the defence at Goodison Park. (The Sun)
Daley Blind: Manchester United to Inter Milan
Reports in Italy claim that Manchester United defender Daley Blind is a target for Inter Milan. The 28-year-old Dutch defender is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Umtiti signs new Barcelona deal
Manchester United target Samuel Umtiti will stay at Barcelona after signing a new five-year contract with the Catalans. Umtiti’s new deal will see the defender reportedly double his wages. (Daily Mail)
Javier Pastore: Paris Saint-Germain to West Ham
West Ham’s new manager Manuel Pellegrini has been linked with a move for Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere and it’s claimed he’s also in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over Javier Pastore. If the Argentinian midfielder does make the move to the Hammers he may have to accept a drop in wages. (The Guardian)
