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It's make or break time in the transfer market and the Premier League teams are doing everything they can to make sure they pull out all stops and pick up as many signings as they can so as to make this season count. And here, we have collected the top rumours involving Premier League teams on 28th July 2018.
Everton want Marcos Rojo
Marco Silva is ready to splash the cash for the Toffees and the latest player they've earmarked is Marcos Rojo of Manchester United, as per The Sun. According to the report, Marcos Rojo has been told by the Red Devils that he can leave this summer.
The 28-year-old has struggled with injuries and has failed to nail down a starting spot at Old Trafford. He is already behind Eric Bailly, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones in the pecking order. United are also looking to sign a centre-back.
Everton are also in the race for Yerry Mina and Lucas Digne with the latter's move nearing completion.
Pochettino admits Spurs might not make any signings this summer
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has said that he does not believe that breaking away from the rest of Europe and closing the transfer window early is not a great decision for the Premier League clubs.
He also went on to admit that Spurs might not make any signings this summer with the transfer window closing in just over a week's time from now.
“Personally I think it's not right. I think it's right if you agree with all of Europe and all the different countries.
“In that situation I think it didn't help or it's not going to help the Premier League clubs or the clubs in England to have the same possibility to another contender.
“We are going to compete in the Champions League and to have 20 days less is I think not a thing that is going to help us.
“I don’t know if we are going to sign or not. We’re working on that.
“I cannot tell you if we’re going to sign one, zero or two or three or four. We’re working.
“It’s true that it’s so close, the transfer window is so close, but the club’s doing everything to help the team and add some players, more quality, and try to help us in the season to achieve what we want.”
Ben Woodburn close to signing for Sheffield on loan
According to Liverpool Echo, youngster Woodburn is close to signing for Sheffield United on a season-long loan deal. Woodburn was not part of the Liverpool squad that traveled to Evian for their week-long training camp.
Klopp believes that with adequate game time, Woodburn will become good enough to be a starter for the Reds.
Kante offered big money by Chelsea to stay
N'Golo Kante, widely touted to be the best holding midfielder in the world and now a World Cup winner, has been offered as much as £290,000/week to stay put at Stamford Bridge, according to The Times.
Kante has been linked with a move to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are ready to make the soft-spoken Frenchman their highest paid player by offering him wages on par with what Pogba earns at Manchester United.
Major twists in Willian deal
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants Willian at Old Trafford and looked to have really made developments on that front.
However, speaking to Globo Esporte, Willian revealed that he has no plans of leaving Stamford Bridge before the window closes on the 9th of August.
“[Leaving?] No, I’m back to England. I’m very happy at Chelsea.
“I’m very happy living in London.
On top of that, Willian was linked with a move to Real Madrid. However, according to AS, Real Madrid have contacted Chelsea to let them know that they weren't chasing the player at all.
Barcelona join race for Hazard
According to Radio Monte Carlo via Barca Blaugranes, Barcelona have taken note of Chelsea being resigned to losing Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois and the fact that Real Madrid are yet to come to an agreement with the Blues, and are now looking to place an offer for the talismanic Belgian.
It remains to be seen just how Hazard will fit into the Barcelona team but it is understood that the Catalan giants are looking to make at least more signing this summer. They could also be trying to make things tougher for their rivals.
Manchester United told to pay £50 million for Harry Maguire
Sky Sports News reporter Michael Bridge revealed in their Transfer Talk podcast that Manchester United have been asked by Leicester City to cough up £50 million if they are to sign Harry Maguire before the transfer window closes.
Maguire's stock rose after impressive showings at the World Cup and Jose Mourinho reportedly remains keen to complete the signing.
Chelsea enquire about Mateo Kovacic
According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have enquired about the availability of Mateo Kovacic as they line up alternatives in case their bid for Aaron Ramsey fails.
Ramsey has been in talks with Arsenal over a new contract and his current one will run out next year. So there is a fairly good chance that Chelsea will wait and then sign him on a free next summer.
Despite Kovacic wanting to move out in search of more playing time, Real Madrid are not willing to let him go. Manchester City are also interested in the Croatian centre midfielder after they lost out on Fred and Jorginho who joined Manchester United and Chelsea respectively.
