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Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer news and rumours of the day! Here are the top stories of the day surrounding the Premier League!
Balague on Madrid
Spanish journalist Guillem Balague has claimed that Real Madrid might try to use Gareth Bale in a swap deal to bring Christian Eriksen to the club. The Welshman is going through a tough time right now and the arrival of Zidane has almost confirmed his departure from the club in the summer as he doesn’t really share a great relationship with the Frenchman.
And according to Balague, Madrid might try to bring Eriksen from Spurs by letting Bale go the other side but the Welshman’s wages can’t be afforded by the Londoners and the former Southampton isn’t keen on taking a pay cut either.
“Hazard has made no secret of his desire to join Los Blancos as well as play under Zidane. Real Madrid might try to exchange Bale for Tottenham's Christian Eriksen, another summer target, but Spurs cannot afford Bale's wages. And right now he is not willing to reduce them,” he said.
He also added that Bale needs a motivator to put him back to his level but won’t find one in Zidane. However, if Real Madrid don’t find a buyer for the Welshman, Zinedine Zidane’s ability as a groomer of talent will come on the radar as he will have to work on bringing the best out of the former Spurs star.
“Bale is deflated, unable to find the passion that should take him to the levels we know he can reach. He needs someone to motivate him to push himself again. Zidane is not the man, but if nobody pays what it is required to take him away, the Frenchman will have to test his managerial skills with someone who has the potential to win games despite their past.”
Foden to stay
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that Phil Foden will not be allowed to leave the club even on loan. The youngster scored his first goal in Europe for Manchester City against Schalke and has been praised for it.
And according to Guardiola, he has played quite a few games in his first season with the first-team of the club and stated that as long as he is the manager of Manchester City, there is no way that he shall let him leave because Foden is too talented.
"People say Phil Foden doesn’t play too much. He is 18, it is his first season and he plays a lot of minutes already, a lot of games," said the City boss.
"The people say he should be on loan. Phil Foden is not going to be on loan. As long as I am here he will be close to me because he is an incredibly talented player.
Luiz wants Chelsea stay
Chelsea defender David Luiz has confirmed that he wants to stay at Chelsea beyond this season. His contract with the Blues runs out this summer and he shall be a free agent after that unless Chelsea extend his contract.
“I think so,” he said when he was asked about whether he is set to extend his stay with the Blues. He also added that he is in talks with the club regarding an extension and revealed his love for the club.
“We are talking with the club. Everybody knows I love this club, I feel comfortable here and am happy here. I am doing my job very well so I think a lot is going to happen.
“I have the best job in the world so I have to be motivated every single day. I love football, if I didn’t love football I would not be playing anymore.”
The madness
Here is where all the madness lies. Real Madrid have only signed Zinedine Zidane and brought him back as the manager of the club. And now, there are a number of stories linking several players with the Galacticos.
According to one, Real Madrid have eyed Christian Eriksen as a possible replacement for Toni Kroos. The Dane would cost around €80 million. They are also looking at the possibility to bring Paul Pogba from Manchester United.
Meanwhile, another story claims that Gareth Bale wants to leave Real Madrid and is desperate to join Manchester United. Such is his desire to play for the Red Devils that he is trying to convince Real Madrid to accept their offer, which is around €80 million.
Florentino Perez, however, wants at least €100 million for him. This is going to be one hell of summer at Madrid.
