Premier League transfer news and rumours
Hazard heralds the ‘new Real Madrid’
Eden Hazard will be the first piece of the “new Real Madrid” jigsaw, Marca reports, and the Spanish club are confident that the Chelsea star will sign for them as soon as the current campaign comes to an end.
The Daily Mail says that Chelsea have “already agreed” Hazard’s exit and an announcement could be made on 12 May – unless the Blues reach the Uefa Europa League final.
With Hazard now almost certainly on his way to Spain ESPN warns Chelsea that the sale of the Belgium playmaker could end their status as a club that will compete for major honours.
Van de Beek instead of Pogba?
As well as Eden Hazard Real Madrid are also keen on bringing Manchester United star Paul Pogba to the Bernabeu. Pogba is Zinedine Zidane’s preferred option for his midfield but the Frenchman’s salary could prove to be a major stumbling block. If a move for Pogba does not happen Real’s “Plan B” is Ajax star Donny Van de Beek. (Marca)
Bayern battle for De Ligt
Another talented Ajax youngster in demand is their teenage captain Matthijs de Ligt. The defender has been linked with Manchester United, Barcelona, Liverpool and Juventus but according to reports German giants Bayern Munich are determined to sign the 19-year-old. (The Guardian)
United will pay £13m to ‘get rid’ of Sanchez
Alexis Sanchez’s torrid time at Manchester United looks set to come to an end. It’s reported that United are prepared to play half of his £26m salary to secure the Chilean forward a transfer away from Old Trafford this summer. (Daily Mail)
Bidding war for Dias
Manchester United and Juventus are set for a bidding war over Benfica defender Ruben Dias. The 21-year-old has a release clause of €60m (£51.5m). (ESPN)
Danilo agrees Inter move
Manchester City defender Danilo has reportedly agreed a “four to five-year contract” worth €3.5m a year to sign for Italian club Inter Milan. (ESPN/Gazzetta dello Sport)
Luiz talking with Chelsea
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says the club are talking to defender David Luiz about a new contract but is not sure what stage negotiations are at. The Brazilian’s current deal expires at the end of the season and Sarri said: “I don’t know on David Luiz. I know that he had a meeting four or five days ago, but then my mind was on the [Eintracht Frankfurt] match. I didn’t ask him the result of it.” (Sky Sports)
United scout Serie A duo
Napoli take on Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday and in the stands watching will be scouts from Manchester United. The Red Devils will be casting their eye over Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly and Cagliari midfielder Nicolo Barella. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Brescia will not sell Tonali
Liverpool, Roma and Milan have been linked with a move for Sandro Tonali but Brescia will not sell the Italian midfielder after securing promotion to Serie A next season. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Sessegnon wants Spurs move
Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon is keen to sign for Tottenham this summer. The relegated Cottagers are expected to demand £35m for the 19-year-old who is also linked with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. (Daily Mail)
Premier League fixtures
Friday 3 May
Saturday 4 May (3pm unless stated)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Tottenham Hotspur (12.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
- West Ham United vs. Southampton
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Fulham
- Cardiff City vs. Crystal Palace (5.30pm, live on BT Sport)
- Newcastle United vs. Liverpool (7.45pm, live on Sky Sports)
Sunday 5 May
- Chelsea vs. Watford (2pm)
- Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester United (2pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (4.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
Monday 6 May
- Manchester City vs. Leicester City (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
