Premier League transfer news: Ivan Perisic, Daniel Sturridge, Eden Hazard, Richarlison
Tottenham line up summer deals and Real could pounce for Hazard
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Spurs eye Perisic and Sturridge
Tottenham have not made any signings for the past two transfer windows but that may well change this summer.
One player on their target list is Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic. The Sun reports that the Croatian was a target for Arsenal in January but he wanted to move to their north London rivals. Perisic’s “dream transfer” to Spurs is now set to take place this summer.
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Another attacker on Tottenham’s radar is Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge. TalkSPORT reports that the striker is out of contract at Anfield in the summer and Spurs are keen on getting the 29-year-old on a free transfer.
Inter keep tabs on Sissoko
While Tottenham are reportedly interested in Ivan Perisic, Inter Milan could make a move for Spurs midfielder Moussa Sissoko. (Calciomercato)
Sarri situation could help Real
Real Madrid are confident that they can sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea because of Maurizio Sarri’s struggles at Stamford Bridge. Belgian Hazard is understood to have lost faith in the Chelsea boss and Real could pounce. (Daily Mirror)
Keita wants Werner at Anfield
RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has been urged to move to Liverpool if he leaves the German club this summer. Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, a former team-mate of 22-year-old Werner, said: “We played really well together at Leipzig, and he was one of my best mates. It’s clear: should he move, then I ask Timo to join us here at Liverpool.” (ESPN)
Wan-Bissaka on Dortmund list
Borussia Dortmund already have one talented English youngster in their squad, 18-year-old winger Jadon Sancho, and now they are looking at another. It’s claimed the Bundesliga leaders are keen on Crystal Palace right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 21. (Daily Mail)
United and Liverpool trumped by Juve
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey confirmed this week that he will join Juventus this summer but according to reports Manchester United and Liverpool were also interested in the Welshman. However, they could not compete with Juve’s “staggering £83m offer” which will see the 28-year-old earn £400,000 per week for four years in Turin. (Daily Mail)
Richarlison to Atletico?
Everton and Brazil forward Richarlison is reportedly a target for Spanish side Atletico Madrid. The 21-year-old has also been linked with Chelsea but according to rumours his representatives have held talks with Atletico about a potential transfer. (AS)
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