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Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer news and rumours of the day! Here are the top stories of the day surrounding the Premier League!
Solskjaer advised to sign two players
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been advised to sign two players for the Red Devils by former striker Dimitar Berbatov. The Old Trafford outfit are currently going through a terrible patch of form, which may contribute to them missing out on top four.
The former Tottenham striker is of the opinion that the Old Trafford outfit need better players at the back, stating that they need ball-playing defenders who can bring the ball out of defense and give to Paul Pogba.
“No disrespect to the players, they are good players to play for Manchester United but I think they need players at the back,” Berbatov said.
“It’s up to Ole to decide how many he needs and what type of defenders he brings in but a centre-back is needed.
“They have issues there. They need someone who can bring the ball out, to give it to [Paul] Pogba.”
He then added that United also need an anchorman between defense and midfield.
“Not someone who just kicks it and makes the forward players fight for the second ball. I also think midfield - between the defence and Pogba.”
The Red Devils have been linked with a plethora of defenders over the last year but they haven’t been able to sign any of them. From Toby Alderweireld to Raphael Varane, the Old Trafford outfit seem to be scouring the earth for a strong presence at the back.
However, the problem with Berbatov’s assessment is that the future of Paul Pogba is up in the air as there are many reports claiming that he wants to leave Manchester United.
Interest in Ndombele
French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has attracted the interest of many clubs around Europe with his sensational performances this season. Lyon chief Jean Michel Aulas has revealed that both Manchester clubs, United and City, PSG and Juventus are interested in him.
However, in his personal view, he wants Ndombele to go to Juventus and pair up with another former Lyon star Miralem Pjanic, which is a major boost for the Turin outfit.
In the end, he added an obligatory ‘we shall see’ line.
“It’s true [Juventus are interested]. But there’s also PSG, Manchester United and Manchester City,” he said.
“Honestly, I’d like to see Ndombele at Juventus with Pjanic, a player we helped develop at Lyon to who we’re still linked. We’ll see what happens.”
With the rumours surrounding the French midfielder, it is unlikely that he would stay at Lyon beyond this season.
De Ligt to City
Former Ajax star Ronald De Boer has praised Matthijs De Ligt for the great display of defending that he has shown this season. The youngster has been linked with many clubs so far, but Barcelona seem to be the favourites.
And De Boer thinks that the youngster has the talent to succeed at any club because of the personality that he possesses. He also added that Barcelona would be the best place for him to go followed by Manchester City and PSG.
“He is really good. Nineteen years and show all of this. Matthijs plays at an unprecedented high level. Both with the Netherlands and with Ajax,” De Boer said.
“He keeps going stoically, is great when he is standing in front of the camera. What a personality. He can go to just about any club. Barcelona, Manchester City or PSG – in that order – seem like the best options.”
Bernardo Silva wants four Benfica youngsters
Benfica have one of the best football academies in the world. They are always producing some of the finest talents, who are then chased by the European giants. And Bernardo Silva wants some great talents for City.
The Portuguese midfielder stated that he would love to play against Benfica in the Champions League while also adding that Benfica have some really good youngsters – naming Ferro, Florentino, Felix and Jota in the process – who he would like to have at Manchester City.
“I would really enjoy playing against Benfica in the Champions League. It’s very good the bet that Benfica has made on youngsters, from Ferro, João Felix, Florentino, to Jota, who has played less. I wish I could take the youngsters from Benfica’s academy to Manchester. They are all very good,” he said.
It seems like Bernardo Silva is working as an agent for the Etihad outfit.
Stories of the day
And here we are in the stories of the day department where two archrivals dominate the scene. Today is all about Liverpool and Manchester United as the latter have been linked with a move for Lille star Nicolas Pepe while the former could land Marco Asensio from Real Madrid
Starting with the Red Devils, the Old Trafford outfit have joined the race for Nicolas Pepe. The Lille star has been in sensational form this season and has attracted the interest of many clubs. He is valued at around €70 million.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s deep interest Sadio Mane means that the rumours linking the African to the Bernabeu are not going to fade away any time soon. According to reports from Spain, Real Madrid are willing to pay €60 million plus Asensio for Mane but the offer doesn’t convince the Reds as they value the Spaniard at €120 million.
They want Mane’s deal to be worth €200 million.
