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Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer roundup for the day. Some star players have been linked with a move to the Premier League and it seems as though that some of them could actually make the switch. So without further ado, let’s begin!
To shortly summarise the content of what lies ahead, there is an update regarding Chelsea and their pursuit of former Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri. After that lies Arsenal's targets with new manager Unai Emery at helm, Manchester United’s pursuit of defenders, Jurgen Klopp’s failures with two Real Madrid players, Real Madrid’s interest in Salah and Tottenham’s push to reduce the gap between them and the top.
So, without further ado, let’s begin!
#5 The hotchpotch
Maurizio Sarri is now a free agent after leaving Napoli. As a result, Chelsea are going to initiate contact with the Italian manager with, according to a report from The Guardian, Sarri’s representatives set to meet the Blues on Friday.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are on the lookout for a right-back as first-choice right-back Antonio Valencia isn’t getting any younger. As a result, they are going to make a £30 million move for Valencia’s Joao Cancelo, report Mirror.
Furthermore, Arsenal have been credited with interest for Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini, who is also being followed by Italian champions Juventus. Pellegrini has a release clause of only £26 million, according to Sky Sports.
It was not a long time ago when Kenedy was a forgotten figure at Chelsea. Such was Conte's lack of trust in him that he preferred to sign Marcos Alonso instead of playing the youngster. In the end, he made a move to Newcastle in a loan deal, which has perhaps saved his career.
After an amazing time with the Toons, many top European clubs are knocking on his door for his signature. According to Goal, RB Leipzig has joined the race to sign the talented left-sided player.
However, the German club are not the only one as even Arsenal are looking to sign him in the summer along with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Seems like Kenedy has a lot of options to choose from!
#4 Liverpool
In what comes as not much of a surprise, Jurgen Klopp wanted to sign Marco Asensio and Isco in the summer as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho but failed in his endeavours, according to AS.
Meanwhile, according to the folks at Mundo Deportivo, Marlon Santos of Barcelona is on the radar of Manuel Pellegrini as the new West Ham boss is apparently leading Leicester City in the race to sign him.
Meanwhile, Liverpool club chairman Tom Werner has promised Liverpool fans that the club will continue signing great players in order to make themselves a better team.
He was quoted by Liverpool Echo as saying: “I am excited to see Naby Keita join the club this summer and I can only promise our supporters that we will continue to improve the squad."
“Whatever happens on Saturday night, we will ensure we have a strong squad to compete for trophies next season which will have even more depth.
“We will make decisions that will improve the team and we will sign players who make us even more successful.”
Seems like it is a good time to be a Liverpool fan now!
#3 London and Manchester City
According to former Dutch winger Andy Van der Meyde, some talented players from his homeland could feature in the Premier League next season. In an interview which was quoted by Calcio Mercato, he revealed that Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt is wanted by Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.
Furthermore, Tottenham Hotspur, who are also another club linked with the Dutch defender, want de Ligt’s team-mate Kasper Dolberg.
In other news, the highly revered journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Arsenal have "sent out a feeler" for Sampdoria's highly-rated Dennis Praet.
#2 Top secret operation for Salah
It is absurd that Don Balon name their report as ‘top secret’ when they have spilled all the beans anyway. According to them, Florentino Perez is planning a revolution that could lead to a three-way operation.
The Spanish construction magnate wants Mo Salah at the Bernabeu. For that to happen, Liverpool will need to sign Nabil Fekir – who is reportedly in advanced talks with the Merseyside outfit.
For Madrid, they know that Salah will cost at least £200 million and since that is a lot of money, the Blancos will add Keylor Navas to the negotiations to reduce the price of the Egyptian.
#1 Rumours of the day
According to the fabled Don Balon, Jose Mourinho wants Raphael Varane, who has a €200 million release clause, at Old Trafford. He regards the Frenchman as the best defender in the world and, as a result, wants him at the club.
Since Mourinho's relationship with Paul Pogba is reportedly strained, the Portuguese has offered Pogba in a straight swap deal to bring the former RC Lens defender to the Theatre of Dreams. Zidane, however, has rejected the deal.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery wants to sign a Barcelona forward and the Blaugrana have apparently agreed to a deal. According to Don Balon, Emery wants Ousmane Dembele, who was bought by Barcelona for €145 million last summer.
Emery, however, wants him on loan and wants to have a purchase clause included in the deal.
