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Hello and welcome to the Premier League latest transfer news and rumours of the day! The January transfer window is just under three weeks away from opening and clubs are already assessing potential deals for the winter.
So, without further ado, here are the top stories surrounding the Premier League today…
#5 Almiron won’t be sold for cheap
Miguel Almiron has attracted the interest of Newcastle United for a long time now. The Magpies have been tracking him for over 18 months and they might just push for the cause in the upcoming window.
However, according to Atlanta United president Darren Eales, the club has no reason to sell their prized asset since the owner is already financially strong and only cares about winning trophies.
“He’s a top talent and we’re a team that is trying to win trophies, with an owner who is a billionaire, who cares about winning,” Eales said.
He then added that only a financially sound offer will be entertained and the amounts quoted in the press is not even close to their valuation of him.
“We’re in a situation where it has to be the right offer for the club, but we’re not going to accept any of the chump change figures I’ve seen in the press.
“If there’s a proper offer, if it’s the right offer for Atlanta United and the player and the league, then we’ll consider it.”
Finally, he reiterated that the club aren’t in any pressure to sell the player, which is why only a huge offer could entice the American club to sanction a sale.
“But we’re not under any sort of pressure to transfer the player so in that sense it has to be a realistic offer that measures the true value of Miguel Almiron, who is just a wonderful player.”
#4 Hargreaves on Spurs
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes that Tottenham already possess a great unit of players and don’t necessarily need to sign anyone in the winter market.
He thinks that Spurs have a great goalkeeper, a solid defense and creative forwards. He, however, added that they could bring in a central midfielder to make the team complete.
“I don’t think January is important,” he said. “They have a great squad. Who can they bring in to make them better, that’s the thing.
“They have a great goalkeeper, a great defence. A central midfielder player I’d love to see, but they have wingers and goalscorers. They’ve got the lot really.”
The North London outfit signed no-one in the summer and are yet doing very well in the league. With Moussa Sissoko’s rise, it is unlikely for them to sign another midfielder in the winter.
#3 Donis Avdijaj rejected many clubs
Former Schalke starlet Donis Avdijaj has stated that he had rejected a plethora of Premier League clubs during his time in the youth ranks of Schalke.
Avdijaj was one of the most coveted youngsters in his teenage years and has now revealed that the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal were monitoring him.
He also added that staying sane amid such circumstances was very difficult for him.
“In my youth, I scored more than 20 goals each season. I also scored 13 times in the junior national team in 13 games and I thought it would go on like this as a professional as well,” he said.
“Not going crazy in such a phase is much harder than going crazy. Before signing for Schalke, I had offers from Juventus, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. No matter what game or tournament, scouts were always there to watch me.”
#2 Pulisic asked to move
Christian Pulisic is the talk of the town right now. The Borussia Dortmund star has incurred the interest of several top clubs but Chelsea and Liverpool seem to be his biggest admirers.
And now, according to USA international Alexi Lalas, his compatriot should consider moving to a top club. He believes that despite having a great period in Germany, it is about time for him to change and join a team that is in the top echelons of European football.
“There are teams all over the world that would love to have Christian Pulisic right now,” he said.
“I think he’s done a great job in going over to Germany, he’s done a great job at Borussia Dortmund, but I think it’s time for a change right now for Christian Pulisic, and a change to an even higher profile team.”
#1 The want for defenders
Manchester United desperately need defenders. So much that they have targeted Kalidou Koulibaly but things might have to be cooled down on that front as Napoli are asking for £90 million for him, a price that would make him the most expensive defender of all time.
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The Times then add that Eder Militao is also another player that the Red Devils have targeted but they will have to pay his €50 million release clause if they want to sign him.
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Meanwhile, Don Balon claim that Liverpool are set to offer €15 million for Real Madrid target Mario Hermoso. The defender could be bought back by Madrid for only €7.5 million.
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