Premier League transfer news: Casemiro to Chelsea, Juventus star to Arsenal and more - 20 February 2018

Real Betis v Real Madrid - La Liga
New man on Chelsea's radar?

Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's Premier League transfer roundup for 20th February 2018. The winter transfer window got over only a couple of weeks back but the teams are already charting their summer business.

Without further do, let's dive right in.


#5 Yes, Marco!

It seems as though Marco Asensio is a wanted man as the Spaniard is being chased by no less than five clubs, according to Diario Gol. And three are from the Premiership: Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Meanwhile, the same website claims in another report that Eden Hazard’s talks with Real Madrid is in advanced stages, but Chelsea want Marco Asensio in return. Perez, however, has no intention of letting go of the Mallorcan but is willing to give Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema or Isco instead.

#4 Gareth Bale weighing his options and so is Doucoure

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Gareth Bale has just made a come back from an injury

So, Mundo Deportivo claims that Gareth Bale is most likely to leave in the summer as he feels misunderstood at the Spanish capital. After an injury-ravaged couple of years at the Bernabeu, he has lost his place as an undisputed starter and is considering leaving with either Manchester United or Tottenham tipped to be his likely destination.

Meanwhile, in-demand Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has admitted to Telefoot that some of the Premier League teams, namely Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal, are interested in him.

'It's true that these clubs are interested, but I'm at Watford for the moment and I want to finish my season well,’ he said.

#3 Chelsea

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Conte's favourite

The London club is set to take on Barcelona in the Champions League later tonight, but that hasn’t stopped them from targeting La Liga players as Don Balon claims that Real Madrid’s Brazilian midfielder Carlos Henrique Casemiro is on Chelsea’s radar.

Meanwhile, while Marcos Alonso will be preparing to take on Barcelona in the Champions League, Barca too are making some preparations themselves to take him to the Camp Nou in the summer, as per Don Balon.

They want a proper backup for Jordi Alba as the indifferent form of Lucas Digne remains a concern.

Finally, another report from Don Balon claims that Roman Abramovich wants Leonardo Bonucci at Chelsea, regardless of whether Antonio Conte is at the club next season or not.

#2 North London

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A wanted man

According to The Mirror, Tottenham Hotspur will go again for Wilfried Zaha in the summer. The deal, the report adds, is likely to cost more than £50 million for Tottenham Hotspur as Crystal Palace won’t let him go so easily.

Arsenal are one of the clubs that desperately need to refurbish their backline. Wenger himself admitted that they are weak in defence, which is perhaps why they are looking at Juventus’ Daniele Rugani, according to The Sun.

Rugani hasn’t been able to nail down a spot in the starting XI of Juventus and Wenger wants to bring the £25 million-rated man to London.

#1 Manchester madness

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A highly talented midfielder

Manchester United’s central defence conundrums have been well documented. Jose Mourinho, according to reports from Don Balon, wants to add a centre-back to the team and Raphael Varane is a name that is being mentioned by them.

Meanwhile, according to another report on the website, it is being claimed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to take Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Weigl to the Etihad and has prepared a €45 million bid for the talented youngster.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith