Premier League transfer news and rumours
Barca aim to keep Suarez
Arsenal remain keen to sign Denis Suarez but his club Barcelona don’t want to do a deal this month.
The Daily Mirror reports that Barcelona are “currently playing hardball” over the 25-year-old midfielder, who has a buy-out clause in his contract which would allow him to leave.
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It’s reported by the Mirror that the Gunners have “sounded out” Suarez’s representatives about a £20m transfer and they want to sign him on loan before completing a permanent deal in the summer.
Juve want Ramsey this month
Italian champions Juventus do not want to wait for Aaron Ramsey’s Arsenal contract to expire and are willing to pay £10m to sign the Welsh midfielder this month. (Sky Sports/Calciomercato)
Will Hudson-Odoi be Bayern’s next No.10?
Bayern Munich hope to tempt Callum Hudson-Odoi to Germany by giving him Arjen Robben’s No.10 shirt next season. The Chelsea star, 18, is Bayern’s top transfer target this month and they want to sign him in a £30m deal. (The Sun)
Blues accept bid for Zappacosta
Reports in Italy suggest that Chelsea have accepted a loan bid for Davide Zappacosta from Lazio. The right-back is expected to join Lazio this month then complete a £13.5m permanent deal in the summer. (The Sun/Il Messaggero)
Wolves wait for Abraham decision
Another Chelsea player who is on the wanted list is striker Tammy Abraham. The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Aston Villa but it’s reported that Wolves have finalised a deal with Chelsea to sign him on loan until the end of the season. Abraham is expected to make a decision today. (Express and Star)
United eye Manolas
Roma defender Kostas Manolas is a target for Manchester United. The 27-year-old Greek international has a £32m buy-out clause in his Roma contract. (The Sun)
Battle for Militao
Manchester United are also keen on Porto right-back Eder Militao. However, they will face a battle from Liverpool and Real Madrid to sign the 20-year-old Brazilian. (Daily Mail)
Foden going nowhere
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has ruled out any loan move for teenage star Phil Foden. The 18-year-old scored and starred in City’s 7-0 FA Cup win against Rotherham yesterday and when asked if Foden could leave Guardiola said: “Phil Foden loan? No way, impossible, he is going to stay with us many years.” (Independent)
Dybala is a wanted man
Juventus striker Paulo Dybala is wanted by Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. It is reported that Juve could cash in on Dybala in the summer by selling the 25-year-old for more than £90m. (Daily Mail)
‘Turkish Messi’ has say on Liverpool move
Abdulkadir Omur says any decision on his future will be down to his club Trabzonspor. The 19-year-old winger - who is dubbed the “Turkish Messi” - is being linked with a £27m move to Liverpool. He said: “Liverpool are a great club, one of the greatest in the world. These offers are something Trabzonspor need to discuss. If the club give the go-ahead, talks can be held. The club’s interests take precedence. I’ll do whatever is in the club’s best interests.” (ESPN)
