Premier League Transfer News: Price tag for De Gea set, Liverpool make a decision on Alisson transfer and more - June 13, 2018

Leicester City v Manchester United - The FA Community Shield
Could Man Utd be lured by the money?

The 2018 FIFA World Cup is nearly upon us but the circulation of news and rumors does not stop in the transfer window. The Premier League clubs have been busy this offseason in their planning as they look to bolster their squads for next season.

Some clubs have been very inactive while others have been moving thick and fast as this mayhem is set to continue during the one-month duration of the World Cup too.

On that note, here are the latest reports from England today:


Real Madrid fix De Gea Value

David de Gea has been a long-term transfer target of Real Madrid for the past few years. However, the Spanish Giants have arrived at a price tag and consider that £100 million will be more than enough to sign the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper, as per Manchester Evening News.

Real have been eager on replacing present number one, Keylor Navas despite his heroic performances over the last three seasons as the Los Blancos accomplished three successive Champions League titles with him between the sticks.

Former Spain and new Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui is also keen on bringing a new goalkeeper in with the Spaniard topping the list of his transfer targets. De Gea's contract with Manchester United runs until 2020 and he is believed to be worth at least €70 million.

There is a possibility of Man Utd resisting this offer since irrespective of the money Real will offer, they will aim at keeping their prized asset at Old Trafford as they already have the financial firepower to compete with their challengers.

The only way for the Red Devils to buy into this deal would be if the Los Blancos offered players in exchange.

Liverpool to abandon Alisson hunt

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Alisson may be staying put in Rome for the time being

Massive news coming out of Merseyside reports that Liverpool are prepared to end their pursuit of AS Roma star Alisson Becker, according to The Independent.

The Brazilian has been on the wishlist of a number of European clubs and Jurgen Klopp's men were believed to be firm contenders in the race. But Liverpool have been unable to arrive at an agreement with Roma on the price tag as the Italian club values their goalkeeper for a fee of £70 million.

The Giallorossi are not willing to lose their number one for a lesser amount and are keen on avoiding the mistake they made last season when they sold Mohamed Salah for £36 million. This will mean that Liverpool will have to look elsewhere in the transfer market for a new shot-stopper.

The Reds have also been interested in Jan Oblak but Atletico Madrid may also demand a higher fee. This could mean that Klopp will have to assess other alternatives like Nick Pope, Alex McCarthy, Timo Horn or Jack Butland, as per the Mirror.

Alderweirld hints at Spurs Stay

Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Arsenal - Premier League

In an unexpected turn of events, Tottenham Hotspur center-back Toby Alderweirld has suggested that he may have a future in North London and could end up staying, Sky Sports claims.

The Belgian has only 12 months remaining on his contract and endured a difficult second half last season following a return from a hamstring injury as his playing time became limited and was relegated to the bench which further led to both parties failing to agree to terms on a new contract.

Manchester United had been touted as one of the favourites to land Alderweireld earlier in the year as there seemed to be a friction in his relationship with Mauricio Pochettino, especially when the defender was controversially left out of Tottenham's squad for the Round of 16 first leg tie against Juventus last season.

Since Alderweireld is now open to the idea of staying, Spurs should tie him down to a new contract since he has been one of their best players for the last three seasons and an instrumental figure in the club becoming a genuine top-four contender.

Chelsea eyeing Atletico Madrid Star

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Savic had an impressive last campaign for Atletico

Chelsea have been inactive this offseason as a lot of uncertainty looms around the club. But, this hasn't stopped them from being in the hunt for new players and according to Daily Star, the latest name to emerge in their shortlist is Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic

The Serbian has two years left on his contract in Madrid and is currently on international duty for the World Cup. Savic is quite familiar with the Premier League as he had an unsuccessful one year stint with Manchester City in the 2011/12 season.

The centre-back made 42 appearances in all competitions for Atletico last season, averaging five clearances and three long balls per game. However, the Blues will have to compete with Juventus for the signature of Savic who is believed to be worth for around €40 million.

Chelsea will have options next season with Kurt Zouma returning from his loan spell at Stoke City whereas someone like Kalidou Koulibaly would fit into their system perfectly if Maurizio Sarri takes charge in West London

Arsenal nearing £50 million triple swoop

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Could Sokratis solve Arsenal's defensive woes

Arsenal have been moving swiftly in the transfer market under new boss Unai Emery. Following the capture of Stephan Litchsteiner, the Gunners are closing in on the £50 million-rated trio of Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Bernd Leno, and Lucas Torreira, the Evening Standard reports.

Torreira and Leno are believed to cost Arsenal for more than £20 million while Sokratis could end up arriving for £16 million. This will mean that Unai Emery will go over his limited transfer budget and may end having to sell in order to free some room in the transfer kitty.

Bernd Leno has been on the radar for the past month and is expected to take the place of Petr Cech in goal.

It is understood that the Gunners have triggered Torreira's release clause and agreed on the transfer for Sokratis but the official announcement of the duo's arrival is likely to be made next month.

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Edited by Akhilesh Tirumala