Premier League transfer news: Barcelona to offer €147 million wizard to Liverpool for superstar worth €82 million and more – October 19, 2018

Barca want Liverpool star
Barca want Liverpool star

Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer roundup for the day! It is that time of the day where you relax with a cup of tea or coffee and read the best parts of the transfer window rumours regarding the Premier League.

And so without further ado, let’s begin!


#5 Marco Silva hints at signings

Everton, despite some hiccups, should be just about content with how they have fared so far this season. With 12 points from 8 games, they are just four points away from the top six spots and will use the January transfer window to improve their team.

And Marco Silva has pointed towards just that as the Everton manager has hinted towards new signing in the winter. Everton have been linked with a few players so far and Marco Silva has stated that completing the squad is the most important aspect right now.

“Of course you are always aware, you are always analysing. Of course, I won’t tell you, but if you asked me what is my idea for the next three months or the next 10 months, I know more or less. But now is not the time to talk about that situation,” he said.

“The most important thing for us is to close our squad, produce strong work behind the scenes and improve what we have with our players.”

Finally, he somewhat confirmed that the Toffees will jump at the opportunity to improve the squad by signing the targets that they have in mind.

“In the next market, if we have the chance or the possibility to improve again, we are open to that and we will be clear again in our targets because that is my way to work.”

#4 Christensen’s father speaks

He could leave
He could leave

Andreas Christensen revealed a few days earlier that he would look to leave Chelsea if he isn’t given more minutes as a prominent player at the club. And now, his father, who is also his agent, Sten Christensen, has revealed that he is looking at the possibility of moving his son and client permanently from the Stamford Bridge.

He stated that if his son’s situation doesn’t improve by Christmas, they will discuss a move for him and it would be a permanent sale. He also added that Chelsea have “too many players” and affirmed that if Christensen doesn’t play more, he will look to move in January.

“If his situation doesn't change around Christmas, we'll obviously schedule a chat with Chelsea and say, 'okay, what can we do for Andreas? Can we move him?'

'For me, it's not a loan again. Either it's Chelsea or else he needs to leave. I don't think a loan is an optimal situation for Andreas. It's sort of either or,” he said.

'I think, unfortunately, Chelsea have too many players who just go out on loan if [the club] isn't going to use them and I don't think Andreas should get caught in that

'I'm of the conviction that we'll attempt to move Andreas in the winter time [if he's not playing]. Around Christmas, something else needs to happen.'

#3 London

Malcom has not been in Barca's plans
Malcom has not been in Barca's plans

So here we are. It is just October and Malcom is being linked with a move out of Barcelona. The Brazilian almost joined Roma in the summer but opted to sign for Barcelona instead – despite Roma fans gathering at the airport to welcome their new signing.

Since then, things haven’t been going too well for the former Bordeaux star. He has played in only 25 minutes so far this season and Tottenham are trying to sneak in a €50 million bid to sign him. According to Sport, Inter and Arsenal have also shown interest in him.

Speaking of Arsenal, the Gunners are currently in great form and might want to make themselves a stronger unit by making some important signings in the winter.

They have been linked to a plethora of players and today, CalcioMercato reported that Arsenal are looking at Piotr Zielinksi as an option as Aaron Ramsey is set to exit the Emirates in the summer.

#2 Luke Shaw

Luke Shaw earned a new contract
Luke Shaw earned a new contract

Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw has recently signed a contract extension that not only keeps him at the club for 5 more years but also sees his salary rise considerably.

He now reportedly earns north of £150,000 per-week and according to former Arsenal star Perry Groves, he doesn’t deserve such an amount because he has only just started performing well.

“If you’re telling me he deserves to go from £75,000 to double your money just for getting in the team and playing well over that short period of time, I’m not having it.

“Whichever figure it is, it’s far too much money,” he said.

He, however, admits that Shaw has come back from a bad patch but even then, is being offered too much

“He’s come through adversity, which I get, he’s starting to fulfil his potential. But I think they’ve gone in and paid him too much.”

#1 Asensio, Dembele and Firmino

Ousmane Dembele to be exchanged
Ousmane Dembele to be exchanged

Real Madrid have been linked to Eden Hazard, this is common knowledge at the moment. However, a twist has been added to this story as Marco Asensio has been linked to Chelsea in response.

According to Don Balon, Chelsea are interested in acquiring the signature of Marco Asensio. The Spaniard hasn’t been in great form this season and hasn’t lived to the expectations despite his prolonged run in the first team this season.

PSG and Chelsea have been linked to him and if any offer of €120 million arrives, Madrid would be willing to let go of the Spaniard.

Meanwhile, the rumour of the day belongs to the same website for a different report as it claims that Barcelona want Roberto Firmino and are willing to let Ousmane Dembele go to Liverpool in a bid to reduce the asking price for the Brazilian.

Firmino is rated at €82 million by Transfermarkt.

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Edited by Arvind Sriram