Premier League transfer news: Paul Pogba, Jadon Sancho, David de Gea, Harry Kane
Juventus won’t move for Pogba while Old Trafford unrest could trigger exodus
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Juve rule out move for Pogba
There were rumours that Barcelona and Juventus were preparing to battle it out to sign Manchester United’s Paul Pogba. According to Sky Sports, however, the Italians are “not thinking” about re-signing the French midfielder.
Juve’s sporting director Fabio Paratici said: “We love him very much. We want him to do well since we are close to him but he isn’t a Juve player anymore. We’re connected to him, but we’ve never thought about it and we’re not going to think about it.”
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Pogba left United to join Juventus in 2012. He returned to Old Trafford two years ago in an £89m deal that was a world record at the time.
De Gea deal in doubt
Another Manchester United star whose future is uncertain is Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea. The Daily Telegraph reports that United are facing a “serious battle” to convince the No.1 to stay beyond the end of his current contract. The 27-year-old is “reluctant to commit”.
Mass exodus from Old Trafford?
Manchester United are in danger of losing their best players if Jose Mourinho remains in charge. The Daily Mail says that a number of United stars “aren’t happy with how he has treated them” and up to ten could leave because of the unrest at Old Trafford.
Jose wants Milan-based duo
While there’s uncertainty surrounding his future, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants the club to publicly back him in the January transfer window. The Portuguese is interested in defenders Milan Skriniar of Inter and Alessio Romagnoli of AC Milan. (Daily Mail)
Harry Kane: Tottenham to Real Madrid
Real Madrid are again linked with a move for Tottenham striker Harry Kane. But the England skipper’s £200m price tag may put off the La Liga giants. (BBC via El Confidencial)
Prem clubs target Sancho
Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, who received his first senior England call-up last week, is wanted by a number of clubs including Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham. Since leaving Manchester City in August last year, the 18-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga for Dortmund. The German club now value the winger at £100m. (The Sun)
Cenk Tosun: Everton to Besiktas
Everton striker Cenk Tosun could be set for a return to Besiktas after failing to impress in the Premier League. The Turkish international joined the Toffees for £27m in January. (talkSPORT)
Piatek wanted by quartet
Genoa striker Krzysztof Piatek is wanted by Barcelona, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham. The 23-year-old, who is rated at £30m, has scored 13 goals in eight games for the Italian side. (talkSPORT)
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