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Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer news and rumours of the day! Here are the top stories of the day surrounding the Premiership!
Frank Lampard on Eden Hazard
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has opened up on the possible departure of Eden Hazard from Chelsea, with Real Madrid being the expected destination. Hazard has been linked to the Galacticos for a year now and this summer might be the end of the saga.
And according to Lampard, Hazard is one of the best players in the world and thinks that the signs point towards the Belgian leaving the club if he wishes to. He also added that 7 years with the Blues has made him one of the best players in the history of the team.
“He is a great player and one of the best players in the world for a long time now," he said.
“The signs are he might be leaving if the clubs can agree on that and if that is what the player wants.
“I would certainly say the seven years Eden Hazard has been at Chelsea, he has elevated himself to one of the great players in the history of the team, in terms of what he has done on the pitch.
As a result, Lampard thinks that it would be a huge blow for Chelsea if the former Lille star decides to leave London but also reiterated that the player’s desire should be understood , which is why Hazard has the support of Lampard regardless of the decision the Belgian makes.
“It would be a shame for Chelsea and the Premier League to lose him but we also have to understand individual’s wants and desires.
“So I know Eden and like him and would go by what Eden wants to do.”
It depends on Abramovich
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood believes that the decision to let Eden Hazard go to Madrid solely rests on the shoulders of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. Sherwood stated that since Abramovich has a lot of money, it would be difficult for Hazard to make the decision.
He also added that should Abramovich not want the Belgian to leave, he can stop him from doing so. However, it might not be the right to do and Sherwood thinks that the tycoon would allow the former Lille star to move like a nice gentleman.
"When you have an owner who’s got more money than God, it’s difficult for a player to call the shots,” he said.
“If Abramovich decides he doesn’t want to let him go, he doesn’t have to. But will he do the right thing? If Eden wants to leave, I believe he will be a gentleman about it and let him leave Chelsea after the service he has given the club."
https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/tim-sherwood-eden-hazard-transfer-16267967 (couldn’t find tweet)
Koulibaly deal almost done
Kalidou Koulibaly is not only one of the best defenders in the world but also a highly coveted center-back. A plethora of clubs have been linked with the Senegalese over the last year and none more than Manchester United.
And now, according to journalist Andy Goldstein, the towering defender could be a Manchester United star by the end of the summer transfer window.
“The Koulibaly thing, I’ve heard only good things about the fact that him coming to United is very close,” Goldstein said.
Meanwhile, speaking of Manchester United, while Koulibaly is linked with a move to the Red Devils, Paul Pogba is being touted with a move out. According to reports from Spain, Real Madrid are willing to pay €140 million for the Frenchman, who has also been linked to Barcelona.
The report further adds that the offer might be convenient for United.
The Coutinho conundrum
Philippe Coutinho became one of the best players in the Premier League during his time at Liverpool. He was the heart of the system at Anfield but his career seems to have taken a hit ever since he moved away from the Merseyside outfit.
Barcelona signed him for a mammoth fee and while he did have a good start with the Blaugrana, things have gone awry this season. As a result, he has been linked with a move out of the Catalan club.
A lot of clubs have been interested but there are two that stand out: Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.
Barcelona want to sign Antoine Griezmann from the Rojiblancos and want to use Philippe Coutinho as a sweetener but Diego Simeone doesn’t want him.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are interested in the former Liverpool star and would make a €140 million move for him if their transfer ban is lifted.
