http://gty.im/453788046 Everton target former Arsenal and current Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to Tuttomercatoweb. Although the defender has not yet made an appearance for Barcelona after his transition from the Gunners last year, Everton boss Roberto Martinez is keen on the player and has made him a top target according to reports. Everton look to bolster their defensive options going into next season and a bid for the former Arsenal man could be put forward in the coming months. A fee for the defender has yet to surface, who has suffered a hamstring problem in recent months, but the Spanish giants could…
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http://gty.im/469317970 Liverpool are keen on Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie with the Reds preparing a £10m summer bid, according to Daily Mail. The 25-year-old has been one of the Eagles’ biggest talents this term, having been playing under both current manager Alan Pardew and former boss Neil Warnock. Bolasie bagged himself a hat-trick in the 4-1 win over Sunderland last weekend, and has certainly played a big part in helping Palace establish themselves in the Premier League this term. Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with a move for the winger. But Palace boss Alan Pardew has warned clubs interested…
http://gty.im/469318142 Arsenal target Georginio Wijnaldum has shown his desire to link up with former national team boss Louis van Gaal at Manchester United. Wijnaldum has made comments on his plans to move to a bigger league to challenge himself, with Arsenal one of the clubs that have shown interest. But having previously worked with United boss Louis van Gaal in the Dutch national team, the PSV midfielder admitted it’s a partnership he wishes to re-establish. “Of course I would like to work with him [Van Gaal] again,” he said. “He is a good trainer, and makes players better. I work…
http://gty.im/469319130 Manchester United have been handed a huge boost to complete a £35m transfer of Mats Hummels as the defender reportedly rejected a move to Arsenal, according to Daily Star. German star Mats Hummels has been a long-term target for United boss Louis van Gaal as he looks to bolster his defensive options in time for next season and the player is keen on a move according to reports. With the exit of Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp, it has pushed Hummels closer to a Westfalenstadion departure this summer. The defender had also attracted attention from Premier League rivals Arsenal, but it…
http://gty.im/469301006 Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis will be out of action for up to four weeks with a hamstring injury, reports Football365. Gomis was forced off during last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Everton at the Liberty Stadium and now scans have unveiled the extent of his injury. The 29-year-old will be likely to take no part in Premier League games against Newcastle, Arsenal, Stoke and Leicester, but will be hoping to recover in time for the visit of Manchester City on May 17. “Scans this week revealed a grade two hamstring strain which will keep the French international sidelined for…
http://gty.im/467907415 Eden Hazard has dropped a subtle hint over his future at Stamford Bridge, reports Express. The attacking midfielder has been in sensational form this season, scoring 12 goals and securing eight assists for the Premier League title leaders. The 24-year-old has adapted his talents since arriving for £32m at Stamford Bridge from former club Lille in 2012. But the midfielder concedes that there is a possibility he could re-join Lille in the future. “For the moment, I’m good at Chelsea,” Hazard told Lille’s official TV channel. “I have always said I want to stay there and win as many…
http://gty.im/453658934 Arsenal may be set to complete a £40m transfer for Jackson Martinez following the news of the Colombian being set to leave Porto this summer. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will keen to add to his attacking options ahead of next season as they plan to challenge for the Premier League title. And Porto star Jackson Martinez appears a top transfer target after the striker told Colombian newspaper El Espectador that he will leave the club following three-years of service. He said: “I have made it clear that my departure to a new club will surely happen next summer. “Right…
http://gty.im/456438282 Arsenal have been handed a boost to sign PSV star Georginio Wijnaldum following the player issuing a ‘come and get me’ plea. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will be looking to bolster his midfield options as they plan to challenge for the Premier League title next season. The 24-year-old has now scored 12 goals for current club PSV this term but is looking to challenge himself at the highest level in England. He told Sky Sports: “I am happy at PSV but I am a player with a lot of ambition. I want to play in a stronger league than…
http://gty.im/182638641 Liverpool are lining up a free transfer of FC Dnipro’s Yevhen Konoplyanka with his contract set to expire in the summer, according to TuttomercatoWeb. The 25-year-old has been a long-term transfer target for Liverpool and are now reported to be set to bring him to Anfield free of charge. The exciting winger is one of the biggest stars in Ukrainian football and would be able to compete down the wings in the Premier League. If the Reds are able to land his signature without having to pay any fee it will be a huge boost for Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers,…
http://gty.im/453605786 Liverpool have joined the race alongside Tottenham Hotspur to sign Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca. It has been reported that Liverpool are monitoring the Colombia international, and is thought to be priced of a fee in the region of £18m. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers will be looking to bolster his attacking options going into next season as Rickie Lambert, Fabio Borini and Mario Balotelli have been struggling while star striker Daniel Sturridge has suffered from injuries all season. But, he will be facing competition to land the 28-year-old’s signature as Spurs are also keen, with Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino known…