Premier League transfer news: Mohamed Salah, Dele Alli, Robert Lewandowski
The Liverpool star’s agent denies Barcelona rumours and Dele Alli is happy at Tottenham - for now
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Salah agent denies Barca rumours
According to a report in Spanish newspaper AS Mohamed Salah’s representatives have offered the Liverpool and Egypt star to Barcelona.
Salah is seen as a possible alternative if Barca fail to sign Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid. AS claim that Salah’s representatives and the Catalan giants are “ready to open negotiations” and meetings have taken place between the two parties.
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However, the Salah-to-Barcelona rumour is news to the forward’s agent, Ramy Abbas Issa. Responding to the claims, Issa tweeted: “This never happened. @English_AS you need better sources.”
The Daily Express, quoting Spanish news outlet Don Balon, adds that Salah could move to the Camp Nou in a “stunning swap deal involving Ousmane Dembele”. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly a fan of the French international.
Alli: Spurs the right club for now
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli is pleased with the club’s progress but does not rule out leaving in the future. The England star - who has been linked in the past with Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona - told ES Magazine: “I’d never say never to anything. You never know what is going to happen in football. I have still got a few years left on my contract. We have got a young team, a young manager, a new stadium, so it is a great place to be at the minute. All the players can see the way the club is heading.” (Sky Sports via ES Magazine)
Robert Lewandowski: Bayern Munich to Man Utd/Chelsea/PSG
Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has reportedly been offered to Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. Lewandowski, 29, wants to leave Bayern Munich for a “new challenge” but the German giants won’t sell for “less than £175m”. (BBC via Bild)
Jorginho: Napoli to Manchester City
Jorginho’s £43m move to the Premier League champions could be agreed in the next 24 hours. The Italy midfielder’s agent is in the UK for talks and is “waiting for the green light” from Manchester City and Napoli once the clubs have agreed the deal. (Daily Mirror)
Nabil Fekir: Lyon to Liverpool
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas will reluctantly talk to Liverpool about the sale of Nabil Fekir, but negotiations will start only if the price is right. The France international forward has indicated he will “only go to Liverpool” and is valued at around £60m. (Daily Mirror)
Xherdan Shaqiri: Stoke City to Liverpool
The Anfield club have also been linked with a “surprise move” for Stoke City forward Xherdan Shaqiri. The Swiss international, 26, is available for just £12m due to a clause in his contract following Stoke’s relegation from the Premier League. (Daily Star)
Jamaal Lascelles: Newcastle United to Tottenham/Chelsea
Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles is a target for London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea. The 24-year-old has impressed with his defensive displays for Newcastle and has also been linked with a move to Everton. (London Evening Standard)
Yacine Adli: PSG to Arsenal
Arsenal boss Unai Emery is close to signing teenage midfielder Yacine Adli from his former club Paris Saint‑Germain. The 17-year-old “rejected professional terms at PSG” and Arsenal have offered him a three-year deal. (The Guardian)
Matthijs de Ligt: Ajax to Tottenham
Spurs have again been linked with Ajax’s teenage defender Matthijs de Ligt, but it’s reported he will cost them a club-record £48m. De Ligt, 18, is also a target for Manchester United. (The Sun)
Peter Crouch: Stoke City to Parma
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch is a shock target for Italian club Parma. The 37-year-old striker is wanted by Parma to bolster their attack when they return to Serie A next season. (talkSPORT via Calciomercato)
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