Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 9th June Part Two – Higuain, Di Maria, Bony and more

Tottenham are vying with Borussia Dortmund to sign Brazil and Atletico Mineiro winger Bernard, 20.

Full story: Sunday Mirror

What’s the story? Bernard is the latest hot shot off the Brazilian production line and is a tricky creative attacker. Spurs may be creativity deficient if Bale leaves.

Does it make sense? Bernard has been linked more heavily with Dortmund who have much greater prestige than Spurs. This is a top top talent and he would fit in beautifully with Dortmund’s system. He’d be the direct replacement for Bale positionally.

Is the price right? You can’t sign Brazilian youngsters on the cheap. Anywhere north of £12m is probably necessary to even get in the discussion. Both clubs can afford that.

Will it happen? 6/10 – Dortmund: They seem to be pursuing Kevin De Bruyne more energetically at the moment. 2/10 – Spurs: He’ll surely want Champions League football?

West Ham are considering whether to make a £12m move for Vitesse Arnhem striker Wilfried Bony, 24, as doubts persist about their move for Liverpool’s Andy Carroll, who spent last season on loan at Upton Park.

Full story: Sunday Telegraph

What’s the story? Long time no see for Wilfried Bony and this column. West Ham have been watching him for a long time and Carroll’s ludicrous wage demands might mean they turn to him.

Does it make sense? Yes. Other than not having the Premier League pedigree, Bony is Carroll’s superior in every way. He’s fast, strong and good in the air but is also a ruthless finisher.

Is the price right? £12m is about fair considering he has only shown what he can do in Holland but he has shown very well.

Will it happen? 7/10 – The Carroll deal seems to be hitting the rocks and Bony has been on West Ham’s radar for some time.

Playmaker Stephane Sessegnon, 29, wants to leave Sunderland. The Benin international has been valued at £8m by his club, with Champions League qualifiers Marseille said to be interested in buying him.

Full story: Sunday People

What’s the story? Sessegnon was bad last year. The main creator in a team that had no creativity isn’t exactly a way to make yourself an unmissable signing.

Does it make sense? Marseille are preparing for the Champions League by scraping about in Sunderland’s bin?

Is the price right? Maybe he’ll come back to life in France and this money is on the borderline of being acceptable.

Will it happen? 7/10 – Di Canio has kept his powder dry so far but seems desperate for a clear out. Especially of the lazy players and Sessegnon isn’t the hardest of workers.