http://gty.im/475995224 Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has told the club to promise him playing time or he will leave this summer, Football Express News understands. Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has plenty of transfer targets this summer as he looks toexpand on a relatively good season at Old Trafford. Raphael Varane has recently seen his future heavily debated at Real Madrid after failing to secure regular playing time due to the form of Pepe and Sergio Ramos. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to the Premier League, whilst Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain are also interested. And,…
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http://gty.im/474528892 Manchester United have been told that they must pay £15 million in order to land Fabinho from Monaco, according to Daily Mirror. The Brazilian youngster is understood to have held tentative talks with Old Trafford bosses over a £15m move. Fabinho joined French side Monaco on a permanent deal from Real Madrid last summer after an initial loan spell, in which he impressed to a high level. United have missed out on two transfer targets this summer which they deemed as suitable options to improve their right back area. Dani Alves of Barcelona was subject to interest before penning…
http://gty.im/477146514 Aston Villa are targeting a move for Tottenham winger Andros Townsend, reports Daily Mirror. 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. Townsend has started the last five successive Tottenham games, but he is keen to explore a guarantee of more minutes after being subbed off at around the hour-mark in the majority…
http://gty.im/476079412 Newcastle, Chelsea and West Ham are in three-way battle for QPR striker Charlie Austin, according to Daily Express. The England international is fully expected to return to the Premier League this summer after being relegated with Queens Park Rangers in May. A whole host of clubs have been interested, with Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren reported to have agreed a deal with QPR bosses. Those reports are yet to be confirmed leading both Chelsea and West Ham to reignite their interest in the talented goalscorer. Austin, is highly rated by Blues boss Jose Mourinho and is said to be…
http://gty.im/472878914 West Brom are keen on moves for Besiktas striker Demba Ba and QPR winger Matt Phillips, according to Birmingham Mail. Baggies boss Tony Pulis is keen to improve his attacking options ahead of next season to avoid a similar struggle and has labelled both Ba and Phillips as his top transfer targets. Ba, who was set to become a Pulis player four years ago for Stoke City, played in the Premier League for both Newcastle United and Chelsea before leaving for Turkish club Fenerbahce last season. The Senegalese striker is said to be open on a move back to…
http://gty.im/476429596 Tottenham have joined the race to land PSG midfielder Yohan Cabaye, according to reports. The current Paris Saint Germain midfielder is frustrated at a lack of first team opportunities at the Parisien club and is looking to come back to England, prompting a whole host of clubs to show interest. The 29-year-old, 38 times capped French international has been linked with Crystal Palace in recent weeks where he looked set to link up with former Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew, whom he has worked with in the past. However, it is now seems that Tottenham are leading with interest…
http://gty.im/466421438 Chelsea are lining up a move for Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti and sees him as the ideal partner for Kurt Zouma in the future. Jose Mourinho is considering his future options and is debating whether or not the impressive young defender would be a good partner for Zouma, who has impressed at Stamford Bridge in recent months. The ageing John Terry has one year remaining at the club, whilst Mourinho is said to be conflicted on his fondness of Gary Cahill. Umtiti is being touted as a potential French international and has already made over 100 appearances in Ligue 1…
http://gty.im/477120224 Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne is desperate to join Liverpool, according to reports. Manchester United have been linked with a summer deal for Clyne, forcing current club Southampton to desperately offer a new contract to the England full-back. Speculation over a move to Old Trafford grew last month when Daily Mirror reporter David McDonnell claimed a deal worth £17m had been agreed between the two Premier League clubs. But it is understood that such a deal is now OFF after United informed their Premier League rivals that they were no longer interested, leaving Liverpool as the lead club to sign…
http://gty.im/474717510 Chelsea are eyeing three goalkeepers as they search a replacement for Petr Cech. The Blues are considering Asmir Begovic, John Ruddy and Rob Green. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is strongly considering a summer goalkeeper signing as Czech Republic stopper Petr Cech looks set to leave the club. Cech has called time on his Stamford Bridge career after losing his place to former Atletico Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian stopper has been in fine form and won back to back league titles this season after success in La Liga and with Chelsea in the Premier League last season. A…
http://gty.im/470357762 Southampton are closing in on a move for Cedric Soares and hope to seal a £3.5m deal by the end of the week, according to Southern Daily Echo. The 23-year-old Portuguese international is set to sign a four-year deal with the Premier League club after a deal was agreed worth £3.5m. Soares has come through the ranks with Sporting Lisbon and made his debut at just 19-years-old in 2010, before making impressive performances which have gained him three caps at senior level for Portugal. The signing of Soares is set to be Southampton’s second in just under a week,…