Premier League transfer news: Chelsea and United fight over €350 million superstar and more - October 12, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer roundup for the day! With each passing day, it seems as though the intensity of rumours is just increasing. And why not? After all, the January transfer window is not far away.

We have a lot of stories today surrounding the Premier League and we shall get to them without any further ado…

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#5 Balague gives Hazard update

So far, the general consensus is that Eden Hazard is most probably going to end up at Real Madrid. The player himself couldn’t be clearer about his desire to play for the Galacticos.

As a result, Chelsea fans find themselves in a perpetual state of worry regarding their best player. However, they might have some respite in the form of Guillem Balague’s words.

According to the pundit, while Real Madrid did think about the Belgian as Neymar wasn’t available, they didn’t really insist the Blues name a price and eventually didn’t sign anyone.

“The story we know is that Hazard wants to go to Real Madrid, it’s his dream and Real Madrid considered and thought about it in the summer,” he said.

“But they were told no price for Hazard and they did not insist. It was one of the calls they made in terms of what to do if Neymar wasn’t coming.

“Eventually they decided not to go for anybody and instead they wanted to get the best out of the squad that was there already.

He also added that the Merengues have opted to give this year to the likes of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Asensio this season to prove themselves and was of the opinion that Madrid will opt to go for Kylian Mbappe or Neymar over the Belgian.

“I feel it’s a year where it’s like ‘Gareth Bale, here’s your chance to show us what you can do, Marco Asensio it’s time to grow, Benzema we need you to give us goals’.

“Is Hazard a target for next season? It’s been reported that Real Madrid will covet him in the winter, in January, but I don’t believe that’s the case.

“What is quite clear is they’ve got Neymar and I’ll add Mbappe - one of the two - as the main target for next season, and to rebuild the stadium.”

#4 Ramsey speaks out

Leaving Arsenal

Aaron Ramsey is perhaps on the verge of leaving Arsenal after seeing extension talks with the club break down for no apparent reason. According to the Welshman, Arsenal had initially wanted him to extend his contract and the two parties were actually on verbal agreement about it but the Gunners took down the deal at the last minute.

He also added that he wants to make his last season at the club a memorable one and that it is a decision taken by the board, which is something that is not uncommon in football.

“Everything has been going great with the club – we thought we were in a position where we had agreed a deal but that’s no longer the case,” Ramsey said. “So I just have to carry on playing my football and do my best for Arsenal this season and I’ll leave the rest with the club now.

“Am I disappointed? That’s a decision that they have made and things happen in football and you just have to get on with it and carry on playing the best I can. That’s all I am concentrating on and giving my best for Arsenal.”

#3 Manchester madness

Spain Training Session

There are so many stories about the Red Devils today that it is very hard to contain it in just one slide. According to The Telegraph, Jose Mourinho had agreed to sell David De Gea to Real Madrid in the summer of 2017.

However, the Galacticos opted to postpone their goalkeeper search for another year and have now ended the speculation of the Spain number 1 ever joining them as Courtois is now at the Bernabeu.

Meanwhile, The Sun have reported that the only reason why Manchester United couldn’t sign Ivan Perisic in the summer was due to Ed Woodward’s insistence of not paying £3 million more than what he intended. Inter wanted £48 million while the Red Devils wanted to pay no more than £45 million.

#2 Deschamps on Pogba

Could he move to Juve?

France manager Didier Deschamps is of the opinion that the Red Devils are in trouble with regards to Paul Pogba. Mourinho and the French midfielder aren’t having the best of times together right now and it seems as though either one of the player or the manager will have to part ways from the club.

Meanwhile, Deschamps believes that Pogba is one of the best midfielders in the world and indirectly indicated that signing the French midfielder is a dream for Juventus – and sometimes dreams do become a reality.

“All of Manchester United is in trouble,” he was quoted as saying. “Pogba is still the same and is one of the best midfielders in the world.

“However, I’ll never comment on relationships between players and coaches. Juve fans who dream of his return? Dreams are part of life… Maybe the fans hadn’t dreamt of Cristiano Ronaldo, who ended up signing.

“Sometimes dreams come true, but compared to a few years ago it would cost Juve a lot more to buy Pogba now.”

Given that Pogba and Deschamps are close, it seems like worrying times for the Old Trafford outfit.

#1 Carvajal and Pogba

Carvajal wants to play in the PL

Ever since Dani Carvajal openly admitted to wanting to play in the Premier League before he hangs up his boots, he has been linked with a move to the most popular league in the world.

According to Don Balon, the Spain right-back, who has a €350 million release clause in his contract, is being tracked by Chelsea and Manchester United. At Madrid, however, they fear an offer from the Red Devils, especially if Zidane takes over.

Meanwhile, Paul Pogba seems to have a new destination in mind as the Frenchman is pressing his agent Mino Raiola to transfer him to Real Madrid. According to Don Balon, €100 million is enough to take the midfielder away from the Old Trafford.