Premier League transfer news and rumours
Anthony Martial: Manchester United to Juventus
The French forward had been linked with a switch to Tottenham, but the Daily Mirror says he is “closing in on a move” to Serie A and is “believed to be discussing personal terms” with Juventus.
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According to reports in Italy no fee has yet been agreed between the two clubs, but it’s believed United will want around £80m for the 22-year-old.
Hazard ‘offered to Real’ in May
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid and it’s claimed that the Belgian ace was offered to the Spanish giants before the Champions League final at the end of May. (Marca)
Riyad Mahrez: Leicester City to Manchester City
Riyad Mahrez’s move to the Premier League champions is being delayed because he wants a pay-off from his current club Leicester City. It’s reported that the potential transfer fee for Mahrez is £75m. (The Sun)
Mateo Kovacic: Real Madrid to Manchester City
Mateo Kovacic could leave Real Madrid after admitting he wants more first-team football. The Croatian, who is linked with Manchester City, said: “I know that it’s difficult to be a starter at Real Madrid, especially when I arrived at a really young age. I understand the situation, but because of that I believe the best thing for me would be to go to another club where I’d have the opportunity to play regularly as a starter. I think I can have this opportunity and it’s one I want right now.” (Manchester Evening News via Marca)
Silva to wield the axe at Everton
New Everton boss Marco Silva has already sold Ramiro Funes Mori to Villarreal and it’s claimed that four more players may follow the defender out of Goodison Park. Morgan Schneiderlin, Ashley Williams, Yannick Bolasie and Wayne Rooney could all be set to leave. (Daily Star)
Everton target Loftus-Cheek and Wilshere
While Marco Silva aims to get rid of players at Everton he is also looking to bolster his squad with new signings. Silva is reportedly keen on Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere. (The Guardian)
Jack Wilshere: Arsenal to West Ham
West Ham also want to sign Jack Wilshere but will offer the midfielder only a one-year contract because of “reservations over his fitness”. The 26-year-old will leave Arsenal when his contract expires next month. (The Sun)