Premier League transfer news and rumours
Neymar wants Hazard link-up
When asked which other footballer he would like to play alongside Neymar was quick to answer: Eden Hazard. The Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil star said of the Chelsea playmaker: “He’s a player that I think is different and he has a similar style to me.” (Marca)
Real eye double deal
Eden Hazard remains a top target for Real Madrid and the Spaniards are confident they can land the Chelsea star and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer. (Sky Sports)
Coutinho is ‘Chelsea’s goal’
Chelsea’s rumoured interest in replacing Hazard with Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho makes the headlines again today. The Brazilian is Chelsea’s “goal” but the Premier League club must overcome the obstacle of their transfer ban by Fifa. (El Confidencial)
Solskjaer hopes Pogba will stay
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Paul Pogba will stay at Old Trafford but can’t guarantee it.
The Norwegian said: “I think he will be here next season. Paul has done fantastic for us. We want him to do well. He is a leader in the dressing room. If I could guarantee I would say yes. You can’t guarantee but I think he will be.” (BBC Sport)
Richarlison on United’s radar
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to have a major summer overhaul of his Manchester United squad and one player who is being considered for a move to Old Trafford is Everton forward Richarlison. Italian giants AC Milan have also been linked with the 21-year-old Brazil international. (The Daily Telegraph)
Real reject huge bids for Asensio
Liverpool and Juventus reportedly lead the chase to sign Marco Asensio from Real Madrid and according to his agent the Bernabéu club have rejected multiple offers of up to €180m (£155.3m) for the Spanish international. Horacio Gaggioli said: “There is always interest in Marco from other big clubs, seeing if he wanted to leave, which is normal for the player he is. But he always says that he is very happy with Madrid, is only interested in being a success there.” (ESPN)
Gunners may go for Gomes
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Andre Gomes from Barcelona. The Portuguese midfielder is currently on a season-long long at Everton, who are also keen on securing a permanent deal. (ESPN)
Blues offered Kovacic extension
Real Madrid have offered Chelsea the chance to extend their loan deal for Mateo Kovacic. (Daily Mirror)
Bayern still keen on Hudson-Odoi
Although Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi has this week had surgery on his injured Achilles the teenage winger remains a target for Bayern Munich. Bayern chief Uli Hoeness said: “Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Hasan Salihamidzic have said that he is an interesting player. I think we keep thinking about it. But he’s just [been] on the operating table. Therefore it makes no sense to comment on this.” (Daily Mirror)
Leicester scout Petagna
Atalanta striker Andrea Petagna, who is currently on loan at Spal, is a summer target for Leicester City. The Foxes have sent scouts to watch the 23-year-old in action. (The Guardian)
Hammers chase Ceballos
West Ham United are eyeing a “transfer raid” on Real Madrid for midfielder Dani Ceballos. (Daily Mirror)
Premier League fixtures and TV guide
Friday 26 April
- Liverpool vs. Huddersfield Town (8pm, live on Sky Sports)
Saturday 27 April (3pm unless stated)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United (12.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Crystal Palace vs. Everton
- Fulham vs. Cardiff City
- Southampton vs. AFC Bournemouth
- Watford vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Brighton and Hove Albion vs. Newcastle United (5.30pm, live on BT Sport)
Sunday 28 April
- Leicester City vs. Arsenal (12pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Burnley vs. Manchester City (2.05pm, live on Sky Sports)
- Manchester United vs. Chelsea (4.30pm, live on Sky Sports)
