Premier League transfer news: Ramos wants Madrid to sign Premier League forward worth €226 million instead of Neymar and more – November 20, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Premier League latest transfer news and rumours for the day! The buzz surrounding the transfer window always gets to the fans in the football fraternity. There is always a constant ‘who are we going to sign this window’ thought in the minds of the fans.

While a definitive answer can only be provided once the deals officially happen, the transfer roundup gives one an indication of what to expect in the market. So, without further ado, here are the top Premier League stories for the day!

#5 Marlon Harewood and Mark Douglas speak

West Ham United are perhaps the most ‘active’ lower-mid-table club in the transfer rumour mill. The Hammers have been linked with quite a few players and now, their former player Marlon Harewood has given his opinion on which type of players the Londoners should target.

According to him, the Hammers should look to bring in another striker as a means to provide depth in the department while also keeping the existing strikers on their toes by the competition.

“I think they’ve bought really well but it’s keeping them because they are top class players as we’re seeing,” he said. “Arnautovic needs some help, another striker.

“Andy Carroll’s back fit so that will be a massive plus for the lads. So I would have said a striker, in that sense, just to put pressure on all the strikers to try and do well.”

Speaking about strikers, one of the hottest one in Europe currently is Krzysztof Piatek of Genoa. A plethora of European clubs are after him and even Newcastle are sniffing out for him.

According to journalist Mark Douglas, the Magpies have scouted Piatek over 12 times so far this season and believes that the lure of playing under a proven manager like Rafa Benitez could make a deal happen

#4 Arsenal didn’t want to sell Lacazette

Arsenal like him a lot

Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has expressed his delight at being an Arsenal player and refuted claims that the Gunners wanted to sell him this summer.

The French striker joined the Emirates last summer and has picked up his form after a slow start to his life in London. The former Lyon striker stated that the Gunners had approached to sign him earlier but that didn’t happen because the timing wasn’t right.

However, Arsenal eventually signed him and he has also revealed that the club didn’t want to sell him in the summer.

"A few years ago I talked with Arsenal but it was not a good time,” he said.

"When they came I was so happy and the discussion with Arsenal and the club was so quick, and with me, it was so quick.

"The club is happy because this summer they didn't want to sell me; they told me 'we are happy to have you in the team'."

#3 Agent speaks about Pellegrini to United

Happy at Rome

No, this is not about Manuel Pellegrini being eyed as a possible replacement for Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. This is about Lorenzo Pellegrini of Roma. The forward is currently in great form for the Roman outfit and has been linked with a move to United.

However, his agent Giampiero Pocetta has played down the stories claiming that the stories might have bubbled out of hand due to the “economic aspects” concerning him.

“Manchester United? I am sorry that rumours could have spread on economic aspects related to him and his comrades, which did not matter to Lorenzo, he does not live comparisons, especially economic ones," he said.

He then added that Pellegrini is happy at Rome now and that moving to another club doesn’t bother him at the moment. He, however, added that they will sit with Roma director Monchi when the time comes.

“These issues don’t count for now - it’s normal that Pellegrini is liked. Lorenzo is happy, though, he’s already chosen Roma once.

“Then, when it’s time, we’ll sit down with Monchi again.”

#2 Liverpool

Jovic has taken the Bundesliga to storm

It was only a matter of time before Jovic found himself on the radar of top clubs. After all, he is currently leading the scoring chart in Bundesliga with 9 goals to his name.

Remember, this is in a league where a super-forward named Robert Lewandowski plays. So, this kid is special – and that is why Barcelona see him as a potential successor to the throne of Luis Suarez.

According to BILD, Liverpool are also in the race to sign the Frankfurt star who is only 20 years old. Bayern Munich are also another club credited with an interest in him.

Meanwhile, while the Reds eye Luka Jovic, Goal claim that the Reds are keen on the idea of bringing back their starlet Ben Woodburn, who is currently on loan at Sheffield United and has barely played for them so far this season.

Formal discussions are yet to begin, the report adds.

#1 Outrageous claims of the day

Kane eyed by Ramos

Eduardo Inda has a reputation for making bold claims. He is, however, a very senior journalist in Spain and according to him, Real Madrid will do everything to sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea in the winter.

So much that the Galacticos would be willing to let Gareth Bale go to the Stamford Bridge in a swap deal.

"Real Madrid are pressing very hard to sign Hazard in January,” Inda said.

“The last chance for Chelsea to take a pasture for the player is this winter. It is possible to barter with Bale."

Meanwhile, Don Balon make a sensational claim today as they report that Sergio Ramos has asked Florentino Perez to sign Harry Kane instead of Neymar. The Englishman has also been in the radar of the Galacticos and it seems like Ramos likes him more than Neymar.

The report also adds that Kane would cost around €226 million.

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