Premier League transfer news: Liverpool set to make offer for Real Madrid star, United want Liverpool and Chelsea target, and more – November 28, 2018

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#5 Mourinho’s hopes on De Gea

David De Gea’s contractual situation is currently a point of discussion among many fans and pundits alike. Will he or will he not sign a new deal with the Red Devils?

Jose Mourinho, however, hopes that he does. The Portuguese tactician hailed the Spaniard as the best in the world at what he does and that it is imperative for United to tie him down if they aspire to challenge for trophies.

“He is the best goalkeeper in the world and, if our ambitions are to be a big club, to be a winning club, you need the best goalkeeper in the world – and you need also some other players the best in the world,” he said.

The former Real Madrid manager then added that he wants the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper to extend his stay at Old Trafford but is aware that the player’s agent will do anything to make the shotstopper happy.

“In this case, we have the best goalkeeper in the world and I know that he wants to stay.

“I know that his agent is happy to do what the player wants and I also know that the board wants him to stay and they’re working on that, so hopefully sooner or later they arrive into good conclusions.”

Meanwhile, former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward Michael Owen has opined that the doors to Madrid have closed for De Gea with the arrival of Thibaut Courtois, which has, in turn, reduced his options beyond Old Trafford.

“Can you justify paying top dollar for De Gea when you’ve got him? Possibly not,” Michael Owen said.

“That limits the options because let’s get it right, where can he go? Where’s bigger than Manchester United?

“You’re probably, in his case, looking at Barcelona and Real Madrid and that’s about it I think.”

#4 Icardi claim

Icardi is on Madrid and Chelsea's radar

Mauro Icardi is one of Europe’s hottest strikers. The Argentine is Inter’s biggest star and is on the radar of Real Madrid and Chelsea. As a result, former Arsenal player Paul Mariner has given his opinion on the Blues signing Mauro Icardi.

According to him, there are a number of factors playing a role here. One is Inter’s desire to sell the player and the other is whether he would actually fit the bill in the Premier League.

“Can they get Icardi? Will they want to sell him? I wouldn’t want to sell him,” said Paul Mariner.

“So would it be a good move? I’m not quite sure.

“Sarri knows way better than I do whether he would fit into Chelsea and fit into the Premier League.”

Mariner then added that while he is a fan of Alvaro Morata, Icardi’s ability to find the net frequently would make him a good signing for the Blues.

“He’s a goalscorer, he puts the ball in the back off the net for fun. So, I like Morata, I’ve been banging the drum for him. But I’m going to say that would be a good move for Chelsea.”

#3 Busquets on playing under Guardiola again

Busquets shined under Guardiola

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is one of those players who is rarely linked to another club. However, he once admitted that he would think about playing under Pep Guardiola again.

According to Busquets, however, even though he said that – and he thinks that it is normal to do so – he has never envisaged himself at another club. His reasoning is that Barcelona is his home and the club that made him the player that he is today, while also adding that playing for the Catalans also allows him to compete for titles regularly.

"I said that I would think about it (leaving Barcelona for Pep) and it's normal that I have him in mind because of his importance on my career,” he said.

"I have never seen myself anywhere else. The Guardiola thing I said not because I saw myself anywhere else, but because I should have him in mind, as is normal.

"I have always said I won't be better off anywhere else. Me and the club are made for each other. I can enjoy being at home, at the best club in the world, with the best players, fighting for titles every year... winning the majority. There's practically nowhere else you can do that."

#2 Liverpool

Asensio is being linked with Liverpool

Liverpool haven’t been in this space for a while now but they seem to be back with a bang. The Reds have been linked with a lot of top players so far this season and today is no exception.

According to Don Balon, the Merseyside outfit are going to make another offer for Marco Asensio. The Galacticos had rejected a €180 million bid for the Spanish superstar last summer but his value has dropped after indifferent performances so far this season.

As a result, the Reds aren’t going to pay more than a €100 million for the former Mallorca star. They, however, believe that he has the potential to be one of the best players in the world, which is why they want him in the team.

And now, finally, we have the rumours of the day – and they are…

#1 Manchester madness

Pulisic is highly coveted

And Manchester madness is upon us in the last slide of this show – this is where they almost always belong with some of the best stories. Starting off with Manchester United, according to a report from SportBild, as quoted by Sports Witness, there may be a new suitor in town for Christian Pulisic.

As you may have guessed already, Manchester United are going to include themselves in the race to sign the Dortmund star who is also attracting interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.

The Blues want him in the winter itself but a deal is unlikely. The transfer fee is in the range of €50-60 million.

Meanwhile, the blue half of Manchester and London are looking at the possibility of signing young Toulouse forward Adil Taoui, according to Foot Mercato via MCFC Watch.

The report adds that a bid of around €5 million would suffice to secure his services.

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