Premier League transfer news: Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard, N’Golo Kante, Alisson
The futures of Bale and Hazard will depend on the manager situations at their clubs
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Bale prefers Premier League return if he leaves Real
Real Madrid star Gareth Bale will not make any decision on his future until the Spanish giants have appointed a new manager.
After leading Real to a third Champions League title in a row, Zinedine Zidane shocked the football world on 31 May by quitting the La Liga side. While no replacement has been named, the Daily Star reports that former player Guti and Chelsea boss Antonio Conte are the two favourites to take over from Zidane.
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Bale scored twice in the Champions League final against Liverpool and has hinted at leaving Madrid, the Independent reports, but Zidane’s departure “could have changed things”.
Meanwhile the Daily Mail adds that if the Welsh forward does leave the European champions, the Premier League would be his likely destination. Bale has been linked with German side Bayern Munich but he will only consider a return to England’s top-flight.
Hazard waits on Chelsea decisions
Another club whose managerial situation will affect the future of their players is Chelsea. The Blues’ current boss Antonio Conte is reportedly set for the sack after failing to secure Champions League football next season. Conte’s uncertain future is also having an impact on where Eden Hazard will play next season. The Belgium captain said he “wants to know” what will happen at Chelsea before deciding his own future. (ESPN)
N’Golo Kante: Chelsea to Paris Saint-Germain
Hazard’s Chelsea team-mate N’Golo Kante has again been linked with French giants PSG. According to reports Kante’s agent has met with PSG’s sporting director about the midfielder moving to the Parc des Princes. (The Sun via Paris United)
Alisson: Roma to Real Madrid/Liverpool
Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker says there will be no transfer talks during the World Cup. The Brazilian international, a target for Real Madrid and Liverpool, said: “What I want is for it to be resolved before the World Cup. To be honest, I left the responsibility of all of the negotiations with my representative. If it is not resolved before the first match, it will only be after the World Cup. My thoughts are 100% here.” (Sky Sports via AS)
Real target goalkeeping trio
Alisson is not the only goalkeeper that Real Madrid have their eye on. Real are also keen on Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois and Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak. (Daily Mail)
Jack Wilshere: Arsenal to Juventus
Italian champions Juventus are interested in signing Jack Wilshere and are set to offer the Arsenal midfielder a deal. Wilshere’s contract at Arsenal expires this summer and the Gunners have offered new terms to the 26-year-old. (Football.London)
Bonucci keen to stay at AC Milan
Despite being linked with a move to Manchester United, AC Milan captain Leonardo Bonucci insists he is happy at the Serie A club. He said: “There is no problem whatsoever [at Milan]. I hope these rumours will be put to bed so we can build something important. We’re aiming to return to the Champions League and to compete for big objectives.” (Daily Mail)
Caglar Soyuncu: Freiburg to Arsenal
The Gunners are close to securing the transfer of £35m-rated Freiburg defender Caglar Soyuncu. The Turkish international’s agent says talks are ongoing and “all that remains is for a fee to be agreed”. (Daily Mail)
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic: Lazio to Real Madrid
Manchester United look set to miss out on Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Lazio midfielder is expected to join Real Madrid this summer with the Spanish club plotting a massive £132m bid for the Serbian. (Daily Express via Il Messaggero)
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