Premier League transfer news: Argentine star's agent is in London, Madrid and Barcelona want PL forward and more - December 28, 2018

Moreno unhappy with Klopp
Moreno unhappy with Klopp

Hello and welcome to the Premier League latest transfer news and rumours of the day! With just four days to go before the transfer window opens, here are the biggest stories surrounding the Premier League…

#5 Alberto Moreno unhappy with Klopp

Former Sevilla left-back has expressed his discontent at Jurgen Klopp’s decision to bench him in favour or Andrew Robertson. The Spaniard was among the most highly-rated youngsters in the world when the Reds purchased him but things haven’t gone down well for him.

His performances have been erratic ever since joining Liverpool and that has put him on the bench now with the rise of Robertson. And Moreno has now revealed that he doesn’t feel good about Klopp’s decision to stick with Robertson.

Moreno injured himself and Klopp then gave Robertson the chance, which he grabbed with both hands. However, the Spaniard doesn’t like the fact that he wasn't given a proper shot after returning from injury.

"I do not feel good, that is the truth," Moreno said.

"I hurt myself giving everything for this team and I think that when I came back from injury, I deserved an opportunity.”

He then further added that he didn’t like Klopp’s treatment of him and is now thinking about a move to Spain as he is tired of the cold weather.

"The situation is normal for a lot of players but simply, I did not like the way he (Jurgen Klopp) has treated me, you can say that.

"Moving back to Spain is something I have thought about, I am tired of the cold here but I do not know about interests from other clubs.”

Finally, he then concluded by stating that he is open to listening to any offers.

"I am in my fifth year here, there is no agreement on a renewal and in January, I am free to listen to any offer."

#4 Update on Andre Gomes

New lease of life for Gomes at Everton
New lease of life for Gomes at Everton

Andre Gomes has regained his form at Everton after joining the Toffees in the summer on a loan deal. The Portuguese superstar lost his Valencia shine after joining Barcelona but seems to have gotten his career back on track at the Merseyside.

As a result, there is a chance that he makes his loan deal permanent. According to Everton director Marcel Brands, the club are keen on keeping him beyond the loan deal.

However, he also confirmed that it all mainly depends on the midfielder’s desire to stay at the Goodison Park.

"It is more depending on the player. After the January [transfer window], we will talk, first, with the player and the key is with him. We are happy with him but you never know what is going to happen. The most important thing is that he wants to stay," Brands said.

#3 Rafa Benitez admits goalkeeper up for sale

Benitez gives transfer update
Benitez gives transfer update

While Rafa Benitez initially stated in his press conference that he wouldn’t be speaking about the transfer window, he did end up speaking about it in the end.

The Spaniard revealed that he wouldn’t speak about the transfer to the press as he discusses it daily with managing director Lee Charnley but then ended up talking about it anyway.

"I decided before I came to the press conference not to talk about the transfer window,” the former Real Madrid boss said.

"I speak to Lee Charnley every day but I decided not to talk about the transfer window."

However, Benitez then mentioned that while he is not keen to sell anyone, backup goalkeeper Rob Elliot is up for grabs.

"We are not interested in selling anyone. The only one (goalkeeper) that is available in the window is Rob Elliot."

#2 Kane on January signings

Kane speaks about signings
Kane speaks about signings

Tottenham forward Harry Kane has revealed that only the manager makes the decision to make signings in the market. Spurs didn’t sign a single player in the summer and Kane believes that it is better to not sign anyone if the said player isn’t right for the club.

He also added that Pochettino had faith in the squad, which is why he didn’t press for a signing in the summer.

“Sometimes if you can't find the right player there's no need to buy a player,” Kane said. “That's obviously the gaffer's philosophy and that was his thinking [in the summer]. He believed in the squad he had and we're doing alright so far.”

Speaking of the winter window, Kane enthused that should the Argentine want to sign anyone, he shall and even if he doesn’t, they will keep working as they have been.

“We'll see what happens in the January transfer window. If the gaffer wants to buy someone then I'm sure he will. If he doesn't we'll crack on and keep doing what we're doing.”

#1 North London

Ever Banega is on Unai Emery's radar
Ever Banega is on Unai Emery's radar

Aaron Ramsey is set to leave the Gunners in the summer, at the very latest, after his contract with Arsenal ends. As a result, the North London outfit might need someone to replace the Welshman.

As a result, Unai Emery is eying a move for Ever Banega. According to reports, Emery wants to work with the Argentine at Arsenal and the player’s new agent is currently in London.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid and Barcelona are fighting over the acquisition of Harry Kane, say Don Balon. While the Blaugrana want him as a replacement for Luis Suarez, Madrid eye him as an upgrade to Benzema.

Spurs want €200 million for him and the Galacticos have the upper hand because of Gareth Bale, who the Blancos rate at €120 million. They wish to include him in the deal to bring Kane.

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