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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 Premiership!
Giroud signs extension
Chelsea star Olivier Giroud has signed an extension with the Blues that will keep him at the club for another year. There were whispers in the air that claimed that the former Arsenal star was set to leave the club but all that has been quashed now.
After signing the deal, Giroud admitted that he was really happy about it as he wanted to stay at the Stamford Bridge for another year at least. He also hopes that he can add more trophies to his cabinet.
‘I am very happy to sign a new contract. I really wanted to stay at least one more year - I have felt a part of the team, the family, since the beginning and hopefully there will be more trophies to come.’
Meanwhile, Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia was also happy with the forward’s decision. She noted that despite not getting enough minutes, the Frenchman has been able to do well for his team.
She mentioned his unselfish link-up play and his Europa League goals and hoped that he could add a European title to his name in Baku.
‘We are very pleased that Olivier will be a Chelsea player for another season. Since joining us 18 months ago, he has at times had to be patient and wait for opportunities, but has still been able to make a positive contribution to the team.
‘Whether it is his unselfish link-up play or his 10 Europa League goals this season, he has been a crucial member of the squad and we hope he will be able to pick up a second Chelsea winner’s medal in Baku later this month to accompany last season’s FA Cup win.’
Lallana a perfect fit for City
That is according to former Manchester City full-back Danny Mills. The Liverpool star has been marred with injuries but was an important member of the team when Klopp took over.
Mills praised Lallana before adding that he suits Manchester City’s playing style due to the darting runs behind the opposition defense. He also stated that while Liverpool would want to keep him, the midfielder would want to reignite his career somewhere down the line.
“You almost forget about him but he is very gifted and a talented footballer,” Mills was quoted as saying.
“I would almost say he more fits the Man City style, he’d be perfect for them with his short, darting runs and clever runs in behind.
"Liverpool will definitely want to keep him but it might come down to him wanting to reignite his career.
Bale wants Madrid stay
The future of Gareth Bale has been up in the air for a while now. Ever since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, the Welshman has been looked upon as the successor to the throne of the mighty Portuguese.
However, his disappointing season with the Galacticos means that he might be on his way out of the club. Indeed, Zinedine Zidane didn’t even give him a single minute in Madrid’s last match of the season against Real Betis.
After that, there were several stories linking him out of the Santiago Bernabeu but according to this report from Marca, he hasn’t said goodbye to any one of his team-mates at the Bernabeu as he hopes to stay on with the club.
The report further adds that his relationship with Zinedine Zidane is terrible and he has been using a provocative attitude against the Frenchman.
Manchester City madness
Manchester City may have won the Premier League but that is not going to stop them from making more improvements to a squad that is arguably the best in terms of talent in Europe.
From the starting players to the ones that don’t even make it to the bench, all the players are brilliant and would walk in to almost any team in the world. However, the aging Fernandinho needs a successor and the former Barcelona boss is looking at Spain.
According to AS, the Catalan is willing to let go to Gabriel Jesus in the summer transfer window if it means that he would be able to secure the services of one of the Spain’s brightest midfielders, Rodri of Atletico who is worth €70 million.
Meanwhile, another report from Spain states that the former Bayern Munich boss also has his eye on another Spanish midfield talent: Marcos Llorente of Real Madrid.
Story of the day: Manchester United madness
While Manchester City don’t really need a major overhaul due to their team already having a lot of talented players, the case is completely different for the Red Devils.
The Manchester outfit are set to miss out on the Champions League next season and might also lose their star player Paul Pogba. As a result, they are looking for a replacement and, like Manchester City, are eying a move for another La Liga talent.
According to reports from Spain, Manchester United are currently in negotiations with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey. The report claims that the Old Trafford outfit expect to receive €160 million for Paul Pogba.
As a result, they are eying a replacement in the form of Partey, who would cost only €60 million for the Red Devils.
It seems like a good bargain deal for Manchester United.
