Premier League transfer news and rumours
Zidane quit Real over Hazard and De Gea
According to the latest reports, Zinedine Zidane sensationally quit Champions League winners Real Madrid after a row with the club’s president Florentino Perez over its transfer targets.
According to The Sun, Zidane and Perez clashed when the Frenchman said he wanted to bring Chelsea’s Eden Hazard to the Bernabeu. Perez refused and told the coach that Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea should be the club’s top target this summer. The disagreement is thought to have ended with Zidane telling Perez: “I am done. You take care of the team.”
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Zidane’s resignation has boosted Chelsea’s chances of keeping Hazard at Stamford Bridge, the London Evening Standard reports.
Sadio Mane: Liverpool to Real Madrid
Another Premier League star reportedly in Real Madrid’s sights is Liverpool forward Sadio Mane. France Football magazine claims that Mane had “agreed a deal” to join Real before Zidane’s sudden departure. Mane gave Real “his verbal agreement” but the fee had not been discussed. The Liverpool Echo suggests that the Senegal international, who has three years left on his contract, will not be sold by the Anfield club.
Diogo Dalot: FC Porto to Manchester United
Diogo Dalot’s move from Porto to Manchester United will take a step closer this week when the defender has a medical at Old Trafford. It’s understood that the 19-year-old has a €20m (£17.4m) release clause in his Porto contract. (Sky Sports)
Clement Lenglet: Sevilla to Manchester United
United are also considering a move for Sevilla defender Clement Lenglet. The Frenchman reportedly has a €35m (£30.7m) release clause in his contract at Sevilla. (Daily Mail via L’Equipe)
Toby Alderweireld: Tottenham to Manchester United
There are rumours that Manchester United will sign defender Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham. But despite the persistent speculation there have been no talks between the two Premier League clubs. (Football.London)
Who will replace Lewandowski at Bayern?
Last month Robert Lewandowski told Bayern Munich that he wanted a “new challenge”, so who will the German giants target as the Polish striker’s replacement? ESPN has listed the options and potential names on Bayern’s shopping list. These include Manchester United’s Anthony Martial, Gareth Bale of Real Madrid and Juventus star Paolo Dybala.
Xherdan Shaqiri: Stoke City to Southampton/Tottenham
Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri will leave Stoke City after telling the relegated club that he wants to remain in the Premier League. Shaqiri, who has been linked with Southampton and Spurs, said: “It is no longer a secret that I will leave Stoke City. I think the Premier League is perfect for me.” (Daily Mirror)
Patrick Roberts: Manchester City to Leicester City
Riyad Mahrez’s proposed £60m move from Leicester to Manchester City could see winger Patrick Roberts, 21, go the other way as part of the deal. (The Daily Telegraph)
Wayne Rooney: Everton to DC United
New Everton boss Marco Silva says he won’t stand in the way of “club legend” Wayne Rooney who could leave to join Major League Soccer side DC United. Silva said: “It’s not in my hands. It’s Wayne’s decision with the club, before I came. For sure, before everything is done, I will talk with Wayne because he is a club legend and I hope everything works out for him and the club. Wayne needs to take this decision and the club needs to take this decision as well.” (The Guardian)
