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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 surrounding the Premiership!
Mane doesn’t want to leave Liverpool
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has spoken about the rumours linking him to a move to Real Madrid. The Senegalese superstar claimed that the stories are just a part of football and that he has to deal with it.
He then added that he is very happy at the Merseyside even though he also added it is a “pleasure” to be linked to top clubs. However, he thinks that Liverpool are also a top club.
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“Always this is part of football, so we have to deal with it, but for me the most important thing is Liverpool and I’m happy here,” he said of the speculation.
“It’s always a pleasure that this kind of team wants [you] but don’t forget Liverpool. They beat big teams.
He then revealed that he is currently focused on the Champions League – a match he dubbed as one of the biggest games – as he wants to win it. He also revealed that the Reds have targets to win the league and the Champions League and while they couldn’t achieve the former, they still can clinch the latter.
“I’m preparing for one of the biggest games for the club and the fans and the players as well, so let’s focus on this one first and win it.
“We know we have targets; we want to win the league and the Champions League. We didn’t win the league but we still have one trophy to play for, so we are going to try to give everything to win it,” Mane added.
Will this put the stories to bed? Probably not.
Bruno Fernandes on potential move
Manchester United and Manchester City target Bruno Fernandes has claimed that he doesn’t know what the future holds for him amid interest from Europe’s finest.
The Sporting star claimed that he would like to pay attention on this after the season ends but did add that the financial aspect is an important one as footballers have a short career.
He also added that he has some dreams that he wants to fulfil.
"I honestly don't know," he said.
"I like to focus on things once the season is over, when I can think with calmness. The financial aspect always weights a lot, we have a short career. But staying here, I will always be able to raise money, it's not a financial issue.
"It's a matter of having dreams left to realise. It's a difficult choice, we never know what's going to happen.
Tottenham transfers
It has been two windows since Spurs signed a player and it is unlikely that they would do a hattrick here – because that would not go down well with any of their fans.
Despite not signing anyone, they are in the final of the Champions League where they face Liverpool. According to reports from Turkish-Football, the north Londoners – along with their eternal rivals Arsenal – are interested in making a move for Eljif Elmas, who plies his trade at Fenerbahce.
The youngster is valued at €20 million.
Meanwhile, according to reports from France, Monaco want Tottenham defender Serge Aurier, who has endured a rather tough campaign in London. According to the report, the Ligue 1 outfit are going to test the stance of Spurs regarding the Frenchman, who has failed to live up to the hype following his move from PSG almost two years ago.
Dybala and Mario Gotze
Paulo Dybala is a name on almost everyone’s lips. He endured a season where he didn’t get to enjoy much prominence in the side, and it has been reported that he could be sold in the summer with Manchester United and Real Madrid being linked.
And now, according to reports from Italy, Bayern Munich are set to make a bid for the Argentine star. The report claims that the Old Lady are going to make an €80 million bid for him.
However, Juventus are unlikely to entertain any offers that are below €100 million.
Meanwhile, Arsenal is interested in capturing the signature of World Cup winner Mario Gotze. The German wants to try another league after playing in Germany for his entire life.
The player could be available in a cut-price deal, and Arsenal are also willing to accept his demands.
James to Liverpool
This is a shocker, isn’t it? But it does make if you think about it. James Rodriguez became a heartthrob of the football world after his wonderful performances at the World Cup in 2014, in a tournament where he won the Golden Boot award.
After that, he moved to Real Madrid but then three years later; he left on loan for Bayern Munich. Now, it seems as though Bayern won’t exercise the option to buy him outright, which means he will be back in Madrid.
And according to reports, Zinedine Zidane doesn’t want him at the club, which is why he could be sold. And here come Liverpool.
The report adds that the Reds are willing to put €50 million on the table for the talented midfielder, but the player himself is not sure about it as the Merseyside outfit can’t guarantee him being a starter at the club.
So, there is much to think about here.
