http://gty.im/476998080 Paris Saint Germain are interested in signing Chelsea target Antoine Griezmann, according to L’Equipe. It is believed that the French international is wanted by Jose Mourinho as part of his plans to build a Champions League winning side this summer. Griezmann has been in superb form for Atletico Madrid following his £24m switch from Real Sociedad, scoring over 20 goals in all competitions last season. Reports of Mourinho’s interest in the Frenchman surfaced earlier this month, and the Premier League champions were seemingly given the green light to make thatmove after the Spanish side looked to complete a move for Spurs winger Erik…
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http://gty.im/468830046 Liverpool have completed the signing of Joe Gomez from Charlton Athletic. The young defender emerged as one of the hottest defenders in English football last season after some impressive performances for Charlton. The 17-year-old has represented England at U16, U17 and most recently at U19 level and has attracted clubs such as Manchester United and Arsenal. A very versatile centre-back, Gomez has had comparisons with Rio Ferdinand for his passing range and tough tackling but can also feature at right back. The deal will cost Liverpool £3.5m with the defender signing a five-year contract at Anfield.
http://gty.im/476283870 Liverpool have submitted a £17m bid for Newcastle United star Moussa Sissoko, Football Express News understands. Brendan Rodgers has previously been interested in the talented French international butchose to slash the cash on Mario Balotelli last summer. Balotelli’s failings have seen the Northern Irish boss look to bolster his attacking optionsand although Sissoko is not a front-man, the Reds boss is keen to link him up with Daniel Sturridge and Danny Ings next season. Ings is set to move to Anfield from Burnley, whilst a bid for Sissoko is expected to be made in the coming weeks. Newcastle United…
http://gty.im/476636906 Liverpool have made a higher bid than Manchester United for Hoffenheim forward Roberto Firmino, Football Express News understands. The agent of Manchester United target Roberto Firmino has confirmed the Hoffenheim forward will be playing in the Premier League next season, according to German newspaper Bild. Firmino, currently representing Brazil at the Copa America in Chile, has emerged as a surprise target for United boss Louis van Gaal this summer, and reports last weeksuggested the two clubs had reached an agreement over a £13.1 million fee. However, further claims in English and German media have reported that Liverpool have made a late bid, higher than United’s, which…
http://gty.im/477146514 Swansea City have joined Aston Villa with interest in Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend. Villa boss Tim Sherwood is keen to reignite himself with the England international at Villa Park and is ready to submit an offer. Townsend has openly admitted this season that his time at White Hart Lane is not secure, leading to interest from a number of Premier League clubs, such as Villa and Everton. And, now Swansea, who are keen to explore the possibility of making a summer move. Townsend has started the last five successive Tottenham games, but he is keen to explore a…
http://gty.im/477002446 Manchester City are ready to submit a £40m bid for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, Football Express News understands. Problems on and off the field for England midfielder Jack Wilshere have seen his time at Arsenal be heavily debated in recent months. Wilshere has been unable to impact Arsenal‘s season after more troubling injury problems, whilst his behaviour off the field has been less than impressive. And, that has now led to a number of reports in England claiming that Manchester City could make a summer move for the England international. Arsenal are now keen to stop him from leaving the club and still…
http://gty.im/477359662 Football Express News understands Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi has handed in a transfer request. Valencia do not want to sell their impressive central defender, but interest from Man United and Real Madrid has caused concern amongst Mestalla officials. English side United are keen to sign a new centre back this summer after relying heavily in the likes of Tyler Blackett and Paddy McNair. 27-year-old Otamendi joined Valencia from Porto last summer and has been one of the standout centre-backs in La Liga. A number of reports in Spain have claimed a deal has been agreed between the player and…
http://gty.im/474961618 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is ready to meet his £21.5 million release clause, according to Tuttosport. Kovacic has impressed with several eye-catching performances in Serie A this season. Arsenal are also rumoured to be very interested in the player, and though he only signed a new deal earlier in the year and other clubs want him, Brendan Rogers hopes to lure Kovacic away from Inter. Roberto Mancini will be reluctant to let the youngster go, but as Inter failed to qualify for any European competitions this season, he may well struggle to keep hold of the Croatian. Kovacic’s latest deal saw him…
http://gty.im/475600210 Arsenal are ready to make Petr Cech the highest paid goalkeeper in the club’s history and one of select band of players earning over £100,000-a-week at the Emirates. The Czech Republic stopper spent over a decade as Chelsea‘s number one but the return of Thibaut Courtois from a three-year loan spell has seen his seen resigned to a place on the bench. Cech has since received interest from a number of European and Premier League clubs, having been available by the Blues for transfer at just £10m. And, it is now reported by Daily Mirror that the stopper is…
http://gty.im/474721094 Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford is keen to remain at the club and prove his ability to Jose Mourinho, reports The Times. The 21-year-old was in superb form last season for Championship side Middlesbrough and voted the Player of the Season for England’s second league. Bamford has since been attracting interest from a number of Premier League sides, who are keen to pursue a similar one-year loan deal which Boro made last summer. However, Chelsea and Bamford are keen to keep their relationship going and the latter has indicated a desire to impress boss Mourinho. It is understood that Mourinho has…