Premier League transfer news: Liverpool prepare €100 million bid to sign the 21-year-old star and more - November 14, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer roundup for the day! As the headline suggests, Liverpool have the blockbuster story stamped on them. However, the other clubs have also been busy in the mill.

And so, without further ado, let's begin!

#5 Reiss Nelson speaks about potential Arsenal return

Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson has spoken of a potential return to the Gunners somewhere down the line. The whizkid is currently on loan at Hoffenheim where he has impressed so far this season.

Earlier, Arsenal coach Unai Emery played down a quick return for the youngster as he claimed to be happy with his progress at Hoffenheim.

“At the moment we don’t speak about that,” said Emery. “With Reiss, we are very happy with him at the moment.

“We follow him every match. We are thinking how he can help us in the future.”

However, according to the player himself, he can’t wait to go back to London as it has been his club even before he reached his teenage years.

"Arsenal are my boyhood club," he said. "I've been with them since I was eight, so that's 10 years.”

He then recalled of the time he wasn’t feeling confident with the Londoners but is now much stronger and believes that some more months with the German outfit would make him ever better and more prepared to do well with the Gunners once he goes back.

"I just want to go back there stronger because at the time I was at Arsenal I was 16, 17 and I didn't feel confident.

“I didn't think I was a man, but now I'm feeling stronger and I think a couple more months or even a year in Hoffenheim will make me strong and give me the belief and confidence to go back to Arsenal and do very good there.

Finally, he spoke of his aspirations with Arsenal and England.

"I want to be an Arsenal legend. And, for England, it's the best.”

#4 Issa Diop speaks about United link

Mourinho showered praises on him

Jose Mourinho praised Issa Diop a lot after the Hammers midfielder put on a show against the Red Devils a couple of weeks ago. The West Ham star was an incredible presence in the middle and the Portuguese manager actually even praised the scout who found him out for the Hammers.

When asked about whether the words of praise from Mourinho was good to hear, he claimed that while it was “nice” to hear the former Real Madrid manager rave about him, it is Manuel Pellegrini’s opinions that matter the most.

"Yes, of course, it’s nice. But my coach is Manuel Pellegrini,” Diop said.

"So it’s his opinion that interests me the most. He advises me to continue to progress."

After that, he was asked whether he thinks about moving to the Old Trafford should the opportunity arise. However, he stated that he is only concerned about his current club.

"No, not at all," he replied. "I'm in West Ham right now. I take the most pleasure. I try to do the best possible performance."

#3 Pulisic wants to play in PL

Pulisic speaks about PL links

Dortmund superstar Christian Pulisic has opened up about playing in the Premier League somewhere down the line. The American was heavily linked with a move to Liverpool but in the end, it didn’t materialize.

However, that hasn’t stopped him from dreaming about playing in England someday. He stated that he finds no reason to not play in England in the future.

“England, the premier league, is a league where lots of kids dream of playing so there is no reason why maybe one day I won’t play here,” he said.

When pressed about supposed links to Liverpool, he gave a very diplomatic response, saying that at the moment, he is only focused on enjoying Dortmund’s great run in the Bundesliga.

However, then added that when the time comes to think about his future, that is the only time something will “happen.”

“As you can see, we are having a great year at [German league leaders] Dortmund and I am enjoying every moment of that.

“Then when the time comes for me to talk in the breaks about my future, then that’s when those things happen.”

#2 Manchester madness ft. Arsenal

Not keen on signing a new deal

There are a lot of concerning issues at the Old Trafford. For starters, their once-puny rivals now own Manchester with the colour blue. If that wasn’t enough, then their erratic defence is good enough to rob a fan of her/his night’s sleep.

And if even that wasn’t enough, then the contract situation of their best player is sure to put them in a state of delirium. David De Gea is yet to put pen to paper with the Red Devils.

In fact, according to The Telegraph, the Spain shotstopper isn’t keen on signing a new deal with the Old Trafford outfit with PSG showing interest in him.

Meanwhile, Napoli are considering the option to sign David Ospina from Arsenal on a permanent basis, say Calcio Mercato while quoting Repubblica. Ospina is currently on loan there and Arsenal would want only €3.5 million to let him go permanently.

#1 Liverpool, Dembele, and contrast

To sign or not to sign is the question

It has been a while since this place consisted of a story concerning Liverpool. Things had been quiet on this front until today. There are two contrasting stories in this segment tonight and we shall start with the rather negative one.

Jurgen Klopp once claimed that if Ousmane Dembele was available, he would be interested in signing him. And yet, if this report from Liverpool ECHO is to be believed then the Reds apparently have no interest in signing the Frenchman.

In fact, the German tactician isn’t keen on adding anyone to his squad in January, which means that the winter window will be rather dry for the Merseyside outfit.

Meanwhile, the Sun have a completely 180-degree angle to the story as they believe that the Reds are preparing a €100 million bid to sign the 21-year-old superstar.

This is the true madness of the transfer rumour mill!