Premier League transfer news: Callum Wilson, Anthony Martial, Juan Mata, Declan Rice
Chelsea target Bournemouth star Wilson and Juventus are keen on Martial
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Chelsea target Cherries ace Wilson
Callum Wilson was yesterday named in the England squad for the first time and today he is being linked with a £35m move to Chelsea.
The AFC Bournemouth striker, 26, has impressed in the Premier League with six goals so far this season. After 11 games the Cherries are seventh in the table with 20 points. According to The Sun Wilson is on the radar of Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri after his “stunning start” to the league campaign.
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Rice keen to sign new deal
West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice is keen to sign a new contract with the London club. The 19-year-old’s £3,000-a-week Hammers deal expires in 2021 but he is in talks for new improved terms. He said: “I want to sign for West Ham and I think it is going to happen. Playing every week is what is best for me at the moment and hopefully the contract can come soon.” (The Times)
Hammers to move for Nasri?
Former Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is available following the completion of his drugs ban. West Ham have been linked with the 31-year-old Frenchman. (The Guardian)
Martial wanted by Juve
Italian champions Juventus want to sign Anthony Martial from Manchester United. However, if they fail to bring the French forward to Turin they will turn their attentions to Borussia Dortmund and England star Jadon Sancho. (Daily Express)
Mata waits on new deal
Juan Mata is waiting on a new contract at Manchester United. The Spanish midfielder’s current deal expires at the end of the season and he will be available on a free transfer. The Daily Mail says the 30-year-old is “in the dark” over his Old Trafford future.
Llorente back to La Liga?
Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente said this week that he wants to return to Spain’s La Liga. It’s reported that Athletic Bilbao could make a move for the 33-year-old in the January transfer window. (Independent)
Dembele on Juve hit-list
Another Tottenham player who could be set to leave north London is midfielder Mousa Dembele. The Belgium’s contract expires at the end of the season and he is being linked with Juventus. (Sky Sports)
Premier League fixtures and TV guide
Saturday 10 November (3pm unless stated)
- Cardiff City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (12.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Huddersfield Town vs. West Ham United
- Leicester City vs. Burnley
- Newcastle United vs. Bournemouth
- Southampton vs. Watford
- Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Hotspur (5.30pm, live on BT Sport 1)
Sunday 11 November
- Liverpool vs. Fulham (12pm, live on BT Sport 1)
- Chelsea vs. Everton (2.15pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (4.30pm)
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United (4.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
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