Premier League transfer news: Eden Hazard, Ivan Rakitic, Romelu Lukaku, Bruno Fernandes
Jose Mourinho backs Chelsea star Hazard to shine at Real Madrid
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Mourinho: Hazard is perfect for Real
Chelsea star Eden Hazard has the talent and personality to be a huge success at Real Madrid.
That’s the verdict of former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho who was speaking as a pundit on DAZN at the weekend.
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Belgium international Hazard has long been linked with the Spanish giants and Mourinho said: “Regarding Eden’s ambitions… be it playing for Chelsea his whole life or playing for a giant like Real Madrid, I can’t say, because I haven’t spoken to him for a long time.
“[But] talking of talent... does he have the talent to play for Real Madrid? He does. Does he have the personality to wear a shirt that weighs so heavy and to play in front of a crowd like the Bernabeu? Yes, he does.”
Rakitic wants Camp Nou stay
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic wants to stay at the Camp Nou despite reports linking him with Inter Milan. Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also keen on the Croatian. (Marca/Mundo Deportivo)
Inter target Lukaku
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is also being linked with a move to Italian side Inter Milan along with Atalanta’s Duvan Zapata. (Corriere dello Sport)
Toon to break record again?
Newcastle United broke their transfer record with the £20m signing of Miguel Almiron from Atlanta United in January and now it’s reported that they could spend big again this summer. According to reports the Toon are ready to splash out €60m (£52.1m) on 22-year-old Hoffenheim forward Joelinton. (Sport 1)
Rondon happy at Newcastle
Salomon Rondon is enjoying his loan spell at Newcastle United and the Venezuelan striker has hinted that he could stay at the club permanently. The 29-year-old, who is on loan from West Bromwich Albion, said: “It means a lot for me because my family’s settled here; my family’s happy. I’m happy here but you never know what happens in football. I’m on loan - so we will see what happens in the future.” (Newcastle Chronicle)
Man Utd join race for Fernandes
Manchester United have reportedly “made contact” with Bruno Fernandes’s agent regarding a possible transfer to Old Trafford. The Sporting Lisbon attacking midfielder, 24, has also recently been linked with Liverpool and Everton. (ESPN via A Bola)
Spurs in for Sessegnon twins?
Fulham twins Ryan and Steven Sessegnon are being linked with a move to Tottenham. The Cottagers are struggling near the foot of the Premier League table and should they be relegated Spurs could make a £20m swoop for the 18-year-olds. (TeamTalk)
Clubs battle for Pepe
Lille forward Nicolas Pepe is a summer target for Manchester United, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. (Telefoot)
Hart set for the MLS?
Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart, 31, could move to Major League Soccer in the United States. The former England No.1 has lost his first-team place at Turf Moor and according to reports MLS side Columbus Crew are interested. (The Sun)
Premier League results
- Cardiff City 1 Watford 5
- West Ham United 3 Fulham 1
- Burnley 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1
- AFC Bournemouth 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1
- Newcastle United 2 Huddersfield Town 0
- Leicester City 1 Crystal Palace 4
- Arsenal 2 Southampton 0
- Manchester United 0 Liverpool 0
Premier League fixtures
Tuesday 26 February
- Cardiff City vs. Everton (7.45pm)
- Huddersfield Town vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers (7.45pm)
- Leicester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (7.45pm)
- Newcastle United vs. Burnley (8pm, live on BT Sport 1)
Wednesday 27 February
- Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth (7.45pm)
- Southampton vs. Fulham (7.45pm)
- Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur (8pm, live on BT Sport 1)
- Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United (8pm)
- Liverpool vs. Watford (8pm)
- Manchester City vs. West Ham United (8pm)
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