Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 24th June Part One: David Luiz, Thiago Alcantara, Higuain and more

Celtic defensive midfielder Victor Wanyama, 21, is being urged by agents to reject overtures from Southampton and move to Galatasaray or Fenerbahce because of the significantly lower rate of income tax paid in Turkey.

Full story: Daily Express

What’s the story? Not exactly an inspiring message. Choosing where you play because of the tax benefits hardly strike as the most ambitious reason. However, the Turkish giants are Champions League regulars playing in huge stadiums. Maybe that’s what they should be focusing on.Does it make sense? It does for football reasons most importantly. Galatasaray have been linked with John Obi Mikel and Fenerbache need power having tried Felipe Melo from Juventus.Is the price right? Celtic said they wanted £20m which is far too much. The price in the papers is nearer to £10m which although still a lot, could be reasonable given his combination of size and speed.Will it happen? 7/10 – a move to Turkey 4/10 – to Southampton