Premier League transfer news: Mohamed Salah, Anthony Martial, Mario Mandzukic

Salah signs new deal

Mohamed Salah has ended any doubts over his Liverpool future by signing a new long-term contract at Anfield.

After a debut season which saw Salah win the Premier League Golden Boot, the Egyptian striker had been linked with big-money moves to Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona.

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But the 26-year-old has “committed his future to the Reds by putting pen to paper on the deal” the club said in a statement.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp told Sky Sports: “This news can be seen for what it is; rewarding a person who performed and contributed greatly for the team and the club last season. It demonstrates two things very clearly also - his belief in Liverpool and our belief in him.

“We want world-class talent to see they have a home at Anfield where they can fulfil all their professional dreams and ambitions - we are working hard together to achieve this. When someone like Mo Salah commits and says this place is my home now, it speaks very loudly I think.”

In his first season at Anfield Salah scored a total 44 goals in 52 appearances.

Bayern target United star Martial

Anthony Martial is a £70m target for Bayern Munich. The French forward looks set to leave Manchester United this summer and Bayern join Tottenham, Juventus and Chelsea in being linked with a move for the 22-year-old. (Daily Star)

Mario Mandzukic: Juventus to Manchester United

United boss Jose Mourinho is “tracking” Juventus star Mario Mandzukic. The striker is currently playing for Croatia at the World Cup where they have reached the quarter-finals and will face Russia. (Daily Express)

Paulinho out, Willian in at Barca

Barcelona may sell Paulinho and bring in Chelsea star Willian as his replacement. According to reports in Spain, Barca have received offers for Paulinho and it’s claimed a move for his Brazil teammate Willian “is on the cards”. (Daily Express)

Alisson: Roma to Chelsea

Chelsea remain interested in signing goalkeeper Alisson from Roma. It’s reported that the Blues could make a £62m bid for the Brazil international, who has also been linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool. (Sky Sports)

Juan Quintero: Porto to Wolves/Tottenham/Real Madrid

Newly-promoted Wolves want to sign Colombian star Juan Quintero from Porto, but could face competition from Tottenham and Real Madrid. The 25-year-old has played all three World Cup matches for his country and scored one goal. (Daily Mirror)

Sarri and Golovin set for Chelsea?

Maurizio Sarri is expected to be named Chelsea manager within days and it’s reported that his first signing could be Russia star Aleksandr Golovin. The CSKA Moscow winger could join in a £27m deal. (The Sun)

Alassane Plea: Nice to West Ham United

West Ham have made a £27m bid for Nice star Alassane Plea. Premier League clubs Newcastle, Fulham and Tottenham are also interested in the 25-year-old French striker who scored 20 goals last season. (Sky Sports)