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Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer roundup for the day! Fasten your seatbelts because it is going to be another ride to remember. Another day full of big transfer stories surrounding the Premier League is all you need to kill some time on the internet.
So, without further ado, let’s begin!
#5 United dodge a bullet
During the summer transfer window – especially before the arrival of Fred – Manchester United were linked with a move for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Serbian, after all, had a great last season with Lazio and became one of the hottest properties in football.
However the deal never materialized and according to Serbian football scout, Goran Milosavljevic, it was a blessing in disguise for the Red Devils. Goran is of the belief that the midfielder doesn’t have the qualities necessary to play in England and his performances at the World Cup is are an indication that he needs improvement.
“I don’t think so. I think maybe in a few years. At the moment he is not ready, he doesn’t have enough quality,” Goran said.
“He played at the World Cup and his price went down because of his performance. [Physicality] and quick-thinking need work."
The scout also added that the midfielder, who was also linked to Real Madrid, needs to work on improving his gameplay when his team doesn’t have possession and cited former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard as a typeface.
“He also needs to work when his team doesn’t have the ball. Steven Gerrard played in the same position and he ran 14km for a game with many sprints.”
Meanwhile, another one of Manchester United’s targets, Toby Alderweireld, has revealed that he is not thinking about his future at the moment because he is playing a lot right now and is currently content with his life.
“Honestly, I am absolutely not thinking about it at the moment,” Alderweireld said. “I feel good, play a lot right now and, therefore, am happy. We shall see.”
#4 Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard might just be the most popular player in the transfer roundup at the moment. After openly admitting of dreaming about a move to Real Madrid this summer, he has once again spoken about moving to Spain.
When asked whether he would move to Spain in January, he replied with a 'no'.
However, when asked whether he wants to go to Spain to win the Ballon d'Or, the Belgian international said: “That’s why I want to go, maybe.”
The Belgian was heavily linked to the Spanish giants after Cristiano Ronaldo departed for Juventus in the summer. However, while the Galacticos were able to poach his Belgian team-mate, Thibaut Courtois, they failed to acquire his signature.
Nevertheless, his constant flirting with Real Madrid might end up with him eventually joining them next summer.
#3 Origi and Mata
Things have been going great at Anfield as Liverpool are currently joint table-toppers and are unbeaten against the members of the 'big six' they have encountered in the league so far. There might be more good news for them, as one of their underused forwards finds his way away from the club, thereby generating funds for the Reds.
According to this report from Turkish-Football, Divock Origi is on the radar of Galatasaray. Apparently, the Turkish giants have made an approach over a possible January move for the player.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are looking to conclude contract extension talks with Juan Mata before the end of the year. According to The Sun, Mata will be available for a free transfer next summer and United want to tie him down before it comes to that.
#2 Real Madrid
There seems to be a common pattern here. Every time a Premier League transfer roundup piece comes out, the Galacticos are always a part of it. It is only natural because, after all, the three-time UCL winners need some star players and the Premier League have some of the finest.
According to Don Balon, Lopetegui has drafted a shortlist of players that he wants at Real Madrid. Given that the Merengues are suffering from scoring droughts at the moment, he wants one of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Harry Kane to solve the crisis.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid players are also covered by Premier League outfits as the same outlet claims that Pep Guardiola has set his eyes on German superstar Toni Kroos and the chances of the former Bayern Munich midfielder leaving Spain are increasing every day.
#1 Rumour of the day
It is just so convenient to link Liverpool players to Barcelona, isn’t it? After all, Luis Suarez and Coutinho – Liverpool’s two best players when they were at Anfield – joined the Catalans.
And now, just nine months after signing Coutinho amid controversial circumstances, Barcelona have been linked with Mohamed Salah. According to Don Balon, Coutinho has received word that the Egyptian is keen on joining the club.
Lionel Messi has also given his blessing for the move to take place. It could cost around €150 million for the Catalans to sign Salah, but given the quality of the player, it seems like a fair deal in today's market.
Considering the speculation that Ousmane Dembele’s days with Barcelona are numbered, the former Roma forward will be the perfect replacement for him at Camp Nou.
