TRANSFER NEWS & RUMOURS
MAN UTD QUOTE ‘SILLY PRICES’ TO SPURS FOR MARTIAL
Manchester United are taking a hard line in negotiations with Tottenham over Anthony Martial, reports the Manchester Evening News,
According to the report, Spurs have been quoted “silly prices” for the 22-year-old, whose agent said he wants to leave Old Trafford earlier this month;
BARCELONA TO PUSH FOR DE JONG
Barcelona will speed up their plan to sign Frenkie de Jong from Ajax by making a move for him this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Catalan side were holding off until the summer of 2019 before making an approach for the midfielder, but the 21-year-old wants to leave Ajax now and is ready to go straight to Camp Nou.
CHELSEA CLOSING IN ON GOLOVIN SIGNING
Chelsea are closing in on signing Russia star Aleksandr Golovin, Goal understands.
Juventus have attempted to land the CSKA midfielder, but the Blues are more willing to get closer to the Russian side’s €30m (£27m/$35m) asking price.
WILSHERE NEARS FENERBAHCE MOVE
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to sign for Turkish power Fenerbahce, according to DHA.
Earlier this month, Wilshere confirmed he would be leaving the Gunners as a free agent when his contract expired at the end of June.
Despite interest from the Premier League and Italy, the 26-year-old has reportedly come to terms with the Turkish side, and has been house hunting in Istanbul.
SESSEGNON AND CAIRNEY TO STAY AT FULHAM
Fulham stars Ryan Sessegnon and Tom Cairney are both set to extend their contracts at Craven Cottage, reports The Times.
Both players were vital in helping Fulham achieve promotion to the Premier League last season, and had interest from plenty of Premier League clubs.
Sessegnon, 18, was the Championship Player of the Year last season, and has been targeted by Manchester United, Tottenham and PSG among others.
CHELSEA & TOTTENHAM CHASE MAREGA
Chelsea and Tottenham are just two of the teams looking to sign Porto striker Moussa Marega, claims Zero Zero.
The 27-year-old Mali international scored 23 goals for Porto last season, helping the club win the Portuguese league title.
Everton, West Ham and Schalke are also interested in Marega, who has a €40 million (£35m/$46m) release clause.
EVERTON LINE UP TIERNEY
Everton are eyeing Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney as a long-term replacement for Leighton Baines, according to the Mirror.
The 21-year-old Scotland international has attracted interest from Manchester United and Tottenham, but the Toffees will attempt to lure him to Goodison Park with a big-money offer.
MERINO SET FOR €12M SOCIEDAD MOVE
Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino is set to complete a €12 million (£11m/$14m) move to Real Sociedad, Goal understands.
The 22-year-old midfielder has agreed a five-year deal with the Basque side and will now wait for the two teams to come to terms on a transfer fee.
Merino made 24 Premier League appearances in his debut season with the Magpies after joining from Borussia Dortmund.
CARVAJAL WOULD WELCOME NEYMAR AT MADRID
Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal says he would welcome Neymar at the Bernabeu should the PSG star make the move.
The Brazilian has been rumoured to be unhappy with the French side, and a shock switch to Barcelona’s greatest rivals has been mooted.
HALILOVIC TO MAKE MILAN SWITCH
Hamburg midfielder Alen Halilovic is in Italy for a medical ahead of a move to AC Milan, according to Sky Italia.
The 22-year-old Croatia international spent all of last season on loan in Spain with Las Palmas.
Halilovic signed with Barcelona in 2014, but failed to make an impact at the Camp Nou after he made his senior Croatia debut as a 16-year-old in 2013.
WOLVES INTERESTED IN £18M JUVE STARLET
Wolves have entered negotiations to sign Juventus striker Andrea Favilli, claims Sky Italia.
Favilli, 21, is considered one of Italy’s best forward prospects and has represented his country at the U-21 level.
Juventus are open to selling Favilli, who they value at £18 million (€20m/$24m).
HYNDMAN TO JOIN WIGAN ON LOAN
Bournemouth will let midfielder Emerson Hyndman join Wigan on a six-month loan to begin next season, according to The Sun.
The 22-year-old has found playing time hard to come by with the Cherries, who nevertheless still have big hopes for the American.
Hyndman impressed in a half-season loan at Rangers in 2016-17, and Bournemouth hope he will do the same with the Championship side next season.
ROONEY COMPLETES D.C. UNITED MOVE
Wayne Rooney has completed his long-awaited move from Everton to MLS side D.C. United.
The 32-year-old’s return to Goodison Park lasted just one season after Rooney made himself a legendary figure during his time at Manchester United.
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