Premier League transfer news: James Maddison, Christian Eriksen, Philippe Coutinho, Isco

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Maddison on Spurs radar

Christian Eriksen’s future at Tottenham remains unclear amid interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

The Dane’s contract expires in 2020 and the Daily Mirror reports that there are “growing expectations” that he could leave in the summer.

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If Eriksen does depart then who could Spurs bring in to replace him? The Mirror says that Leicester City’s James Maddison has been identified by the north London club as a potential replacement for Eriksen and is on Tottenham’s list of homegrown summer transfer targets.

Isco or Asensio to replace Hazard?

Real Madrid’s summer transfer activity could also have a huge effect on Tottenham’s London rivals Chelsea. As well as being linked with Neymar and Eriksen, Real remain in the hunt for Chelsea star Eden Hazard. Real could use Isco or Marco Asensio as part of a deal to sign Hazard. (Daily Mail)

Coutinho also an option

Chelsea are preparing for life without Eden Hazard and are monitoring Philippe Coutinho’s situation at Barcelona. Brazil star Coutinho is not expected to be sold by Barcelona but it’s claimed Chelsea are among a number of Premier League clubs who could be interested. (Independent)

PSG keen on Willian

Eden Hazard is not the only star player who could leave Chelsea this summer. French giants Paris Saint-Germain are linked with another move for Brazilian winger Willian. (Daily Mirror)

Herrera and United hold talks

Ander Herrera’s contract at Manchester United expires this summer and it’s reported that the Spaniard is now in advanced talks with Old Trafford chiefs over an extension. (The Sun)

Rivals want Chiesa

Manchester United and Manchester City are linked with a move for Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa. The 21-year-old Italian international is also wanted by Inter Milan, Juventus, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. (Calciomercato)

Klopp wants defenders

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is targeting defensive reinforcements this summer. The German will look to sign back-up for first-choice centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez. (The Sun)

Kamara in demand

Premier League rivals Chelsea and Arsenal and Italian giants AC Milan are ready to battle it out for the signature of 19-year-old Marseille defender Boubacar Kamara. (Caught Offside)

Premier League fixtures and TV guide

Saturday 9 February (3pm unless stated)

• Fulham vs. Manchester United (12.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
• Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United
• Huddersfield Town vs. Arsenal
• Liverpool vs. AFC Bournemouth
• Southampton vs. Cardiff City
• Watford vs. Everton
• Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Burnley (5.30pm, live on BT Sport)

Sunday 10 February

• Tottenham Hotspur vs. Leicester City (1.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
• Manchester City vs. Chelsea (4pm, live on Sky Sports)

Monday 11th February

• Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Newcastle United (8pm, live on Sky Sports)