Premier League transfer news: Dybala to join Premier League giants, Manchester United and Chelsea battle it out for Watford star and more - April 12, 2018

Benevento Calcio v Juventus - Serie A
Dybala to join Premier League giants?

Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer roundup for the day. The London clubs seem to very active today and here are some of the best rumours for the day!


#5 Newcastle United pursue Turkish midfielder

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According to Turkish Football, Okay Yokuslu has a new suitor in Newcastle. The talented midfielder has a low release clause of £6.6 million and could be pursued in the summer by Rafa Benitez.

Meanwhile, Norwich are bracing themselves for bids over their star Josh Murphy with three Premier League clubs – Leicester, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace – interested in him, if a report from the Mirror is to be believed.

#4 Pochettino opens up on Alderweireld's future

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Pochettino has his say on Alderweireld's future

According to an exclusive from TeamTalk, Premier League duo Bournemouth and Burnley are running after the signature of Brentford’s Ollie Watkins, who joined Brentford only last year and could be the subject of a £10 million bid.

Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino stated that people are making a “drama” over Alderweireld’s contract situation.

"We make a drama sometimes for small things. After 14 games unbeaten we're not going to talk about players injured for a long time. Toby is still our player, two-year contract," he was quoted as saying by Alasdair Gold.

#3 Tottenham target West Ham defender

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Masuaku is a target for the Lilywhites

Seems like the North Londoners are going to have a heavily active summer after the World Cup as they have been linked with yet another player Arthur Masuaku, who plays at West Ham and is a £20 million target for the Lilywhites, according to The Sun.

Meanwhile, there is more good news for the fans of the club as Ajax are eying a replacement for Matthijs De Ligt who has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur as a replacement for the potentially outgoing Alderweireld, say football.london.

#2 Manchester United legend reveals admiration for Bale

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Real Madrid Training and Press Conference

Another day, another player being linked to Manchester United as according to a report from the Mirror, Jose Mourinho is set to leapfrog Chelsea in the chase for Watford’s £40 million-rated talented winger Richarlison, who was signed only last year by the Hornets.

Meanwhile, former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand stated that he would sign Gareth Bale in a heartbeat.

He told to BT Sport: “For his talent, 100 percent [I would want him]. He’s a huge talent. He’s had a bad season by all accounts from what they’re saying, their fans are disgruntled and not happy about him. He’s got 16 goals.

“In the Premier League, I’d love to see him here.”

#1 Liverpool targeting Juventus star

Benevento Calcio v Juventus - Serie A
Benevento Calcio v Juventus - Serie A

Saul Niguez is one of the best players in La Liga and among the top three players that doesn’t play for Real Madrid and Barcelona and according to AS, he has caught the attention of Arsenal. He, however, has a contract till 2026 with Atleti with a €150 million release clause.

As if Liverpool don’t already have a great attack, they are apparently interested in the Argentine jewel that goes by the name of Paulo Dybala. Atletico Madrid also want him but are aware of the fact that the Reds are also “very interested” in him, say El Gol Digital.

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Edited by Alan John