Premier League transfer news: Benzema to Liverpool, Diego Simeone to Man Utd and more March 17, 2018

Eibar v Real Madrid - La Liga
Benzema is reportedly on the move

Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer news! A lot of transfer activity is going on with Manchester United and Liverpool making the headlines. So without further ado, let's begin!


#5 Everton and Chelsea

So Everton have a plan to sign Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere as The Times claim that the Goodison Park outfit are willing to £8 million signing-on fees to the Arsenal star, whose contract runs out in the summer and he will be a free agent.

Chelsea want a player from their rivals Arsenal as The Guardian believes that the Blues on Aaron Ramsey from their cross-town rivals. Ramsey’s contract ends in the summer of 2019 and Chelsea are looking to capitalize on it.

#4 Tottenham

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Off to Spurs?

According to RMCSport, Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to sign Malcom in the summer. They will, however, have to fight off interest from Bayern Munich. The Brazilian is reportedly going to cost somewhere around €50 to €55 million.

Meanwhile, The Times claims that Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Swansea’s in-form Alfie Mawson in a bid to replace Toby Alerweireld. The Belgian might leave due to his release clause and Tottenham Hotspur are eying the £40 million-rated Swansea defender.

#3 Arsenal

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Oblak courted

Moving to London now, it is being reported by the Mirror that Arsenal are competing against Wolves for the signature of Andre Silva from AC Milan. The Portuguese striker was signed a year ago by the Italian club for £34 million.

Meanwhile, AS are of the opinion that Arsenal need a goalkeeper and have eyed Jan Oblak as a potential replacement for the ageing Petr Cech. The outlet claim that Wenger doesn’t rely on David Ospina and that Raul Sanhellal has his eyes set on Oblak.

#2 Manchester madness

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Bellerin is a wanted man

According to the folks at Diario Gol, Manchester City are the favourites to land Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann after Pep Guardiola has offered to not only pay the release clause of €100 million but also add Sergio Aguero on top of it.

Meanwhile, it seems as though Hector Bellerin is a coveted player in Europe right now. With so many suitors already in for him, Manchester United are now added to that list according to Manchester Evening News.

Finally, Don Balon state that Manchester United are targeting Diego Simeone as a potential replacement for Jose Mourinho.

#1 Liverpool

Espanyol v Real Madrid - La Liga
Klopp likes him

There are two Real Madrid stars linked to Liverpool by Diario Gol. One of them is Dani Ceballos. The lack of playing time that he has gotten so far this season has made him look elsewhere and according to the report, Liverpool are one of clubs that like him.

Meanwhile, the other Madrid player linked with the Reds is Karim Benzema. The Frenchman has endured a torrid season at the Bernabeu and will be sold this summer. Jurgen Klopp apparently likes the former Lyon striker and might make a move for him.

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