Premier League transfer news: Manchester United to make €400 million bid for superstar, Martial to Premier League giants and more - April 14, 2018

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Mourinho to strengthen again

Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer roundup of the day. We have some fine rumours today that is sure to make the heads scratch. So, without further ado, let's go!


#5 Hleb backs Golovin to Arsenal

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Hleb feels Golovin has what it takes to be an Arsenal player

According to former Arsenal player Hleb, Aleksandr Golovin has what it takes to play for Arsenal and showed faith in Wenger’s ability to nurture him.

“Arsene is not like many coaches. He does not hide new players, but provides them with a sufficient number of opportunities,” he said of the CSKA Moscow star.

"In my opinion, Golovin is worthy of transfer to the London club. And then everything depends on the nature of Aleksandr, on his willingness to work.

"Confidence on the part of Wenger will be ensured - I do not doubt this."

#4 Manchester United willing to triple Umtiti's wages

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Mourinho wants Umtiti at Old Trafford next season

Despite spending quite a lot over players in his last two summers at Manchester United, there seems to be no stopping Jose Mourinho as he has now turned his attention towards Celtic’s Kieran Tierney in a bid to replace Luke Shaw, says Daily Mail.

Meanwhile, Guillem Balague has told Sky Sports that Man United are willing to triple Umtiti’s wages.

"My question is will Umtiti’s people ask for three times what he is earning – which is the amount of money United would be willing to pay?

“They are also willing to pay the €60m of his buyout clause."

#3 Tottenham interested in Martial

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Martial is wanted by Spurs

The North London outfit have been interested in Anthony Martial for a while and might go back for him in the summer as the exit rumours continuously surround the Manchester United forward, say football.london. He is rated at £60 million by his employers.

It seems as though Chelsea will be relentless this summer in order to revamp their squad. Antonio Conte is expected to leave and now, according to Mirror, Eder Militao is a player that they want but Manchester City are also in the hunt for the Brazilian.

#2 Liverpool targetting Napoli duo

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Jorginho is a pass master

They may spend heavily in the transfer market with Napoli duo Lorenzo Insigne and Jorginho on their radar.

According to TransferMarketWeb, the Napoli duo could be on their way to Anfield in a move worth €130 million.

Meanwhile, according to a report from Standard, Fulham will have a lot in their hands in the summer as a host of Premier League clubs are after the signature of their prized asset Ryan Sessegnon, with Liverpool being one of the clubs among Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City.

#1 Manchester United to bid 400 million for Neymar

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Neymar is wanted by Mourinho

So Neymar doesn’t want to stay at Paris Saint-Germain, that much has been repeated over and over again.

Spanish outlets have been all over the issue but the most outrageous claim has been made by Don Balon.

According to their report, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants him so badly at the club that he is willing to let United pay €400 million for the Brazilian star, who is also interested in the move as it takes him to the Premier League.

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Edited by Alan John