Premier League transfer news: Nabil Fekir could push Lo Celso to Tottenham, Real Madrid's departure operation enters phase 2, and more - July 13, 2019

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#4 Fekir could leave Lyon, which might benefit Spurs

Lyon forward Nabil Fekir was very close to joining Liverpool last summer but the move fell through right at the very end. However, he could still leave Lyon this summer as club president Jean-Michel Aulas thinks that Fekir could leave the club.

He stated that he respected the wishes of the players that have left earlier in the window and confirmed that the player has asked to leave the club. He is, however, hopeful that Fekir will end up staying by signing an extension.

Aulas said,

"With Nabil and the players who preceded him, I have always respected their deepest wish."

"He says that he wants to leave but maybe he will stay, and at that point we will try to agree an extension.”

He then spoke of unfair things stopping transfers from happening in the game and also frankly stated that Fekir deserves a club of his stature and should he not find one, Lyon would be more than happy to give him an extension.

"Sometimes unfair things happen in football and sometimes the conditions for a transfer are not met.

"Nabil deserves a club to match his level and if he does not find it we will be very happy to try to extend his contract."

Meanwhile, according to a report from Le Parisien, Nabil Fekir’s next destination could be Spain as he has been linked with a move to Real Betis. The report also adds that the move is dependent on Lo Celso moving to Spurs.

Once Lo Celso moves to Spurs, Betis will then look to conclude the deal to bring Fekir at Seville.

#3 Real Madrid begin phase two of sales

Pogba during Perth Glory v Manchester United

Real Madrid have been one of the busiest clubs in the summer transfer window so far. The Galacticos have not only made some significant signings but have also sold some talented players to balance the books.

The likes of Marcos Llorente, Theo Hernandez, and Mateo Kovacic have been let go by the Merengues. But it seems as though they are far from being done in terms of departures.

According to AS, Madrid’s phase two of departures begins now as the Galacticos would like to sell some big names in order to facilitate a move for Paul Pogba. Dani Ceballos, Gareth Bale, and Mariano Diaz are the names linked with a move to the Premier League but it seems as though the latter two don’t want to leave the Bernabeu.

Bale is determined to stay at the Bernabeu and so is Mariano Diaz. The Welshman’s high salary is also putting off potential buyers. Manchester United have been linked with the former Tottenham player in the past.

#2 Idrissa Gueye on exit rumours

Everton star Idrissa Gueye

Everton star Idrissa Gueye has been linked with a move to PSG for a while now but the player himself has refused to pay heed to them. When he was asked about the French giants’ interest, he simply stated that he is currently focused on the Africa Cup of Nations.

He also stated that while he didn’t read the report on L’Equipe, he is aware of it, but his main focus is now on the tournament and would only speak about it after the competition ends.

“I am focused on my competition,”

he said.

“I did not read L’Equipe but they told me about it. I am fully focused on my competition. We’ll have time to talk about it again if it’s still there.

“I can not talk about it here. Once again, I am focused on my competition.”

#1 Wolves join race for United target

The French giants'o's teenage jewel Benoit Badiashile

Wolves and Manchester United are showing interest in young Monaco star Benoit Badiashile, according to L’Equipe. The 18-year-old is a jewel of Monaco and is rated as one of the best young defenders in the world.

According to the report, Wolves want to sign him on loan with a view of purchasing him outright. The report also claims that the Red Devils have been keen on him for a while.

Furthermore, Valencia are also in hunt for the talented teenager. The Spanish outfit have enquired about the player but are yet to make an official bid for him. The value of the youngster is quoted to be around €35 million.

Despite being just 18 years of age, Badiashile showed maturity for Monaco last season as he played in 20 games for the French outfit in the league.