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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 day surrounding the Premiership!
Hazard’s official statement
Eden Hazard has joined Real Madrid and has given a statement to his fans at Chelsea. The Belgian informed them that he is going to join the Galacticos and that it's been a dream of his ever since his childhood.
He also stated that he tried to keep his head away from the rumours all this while but now that the clubs have come to an agreement, he hopes that the fans will understand his decision to pursue his dreams.
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"To my Chelsea friends and family. You now know that I will be joining Real Madrid. It’s no secret that it was my dream to play for them since I was a young boy just scoring my first goal.
"I have tried my very best not to distract myself or the team through this difficult period of speculation and media attention, especially the last 6 months.
"Now the Clubs have reached an agreement I hope you understand I had to pursue my next chapter, just as each and every one of you should when you have the chance to pursue your dreams.”
He also added that leaving the Blues is the most difficult decision he has made in his career since he loves the club from all his heart and admitted that he would never have left for any other club.
"Leaving Chelsea is the biggest and toughest decision in my career to date. Now it’s in the open I would like to put on record one thing was always clear to me, I have loved every moment at Chelsea and not once did I ever consider, nor would I have left for any other Club.”
Seaman on Arsenal
Former Arsenal star David Seaman has claimed that the situation at Arsenal and Manchester United is quite similar. According to him, the Gunners need to strengthen their defense despite not being in the Champions League next season – just like Manchester United.
He also added that the Red Devils are in a slightly better position due to their financial status – which is much better than that of Arsenal – that allows them to spend more in the transfer market.
“When you look at Arsenal, they’re in a very similar situation to United,” Seaman was quoted as saying.
“They need to strengthen at the back, they’re both without Champions League football, so it’s going to be testing times.
“I would say United [are in a better place than Arsenal] because of their buying power and the money they will pay for players.”
Liverpool and Arsenal
Liverpool may have won the Champions League but they need to make a few tweaks in their squad in order to compete with Manchester City in the league. They have not been linked with a lot of players but the one player that they have been touted to sign was one of the best last season.
According to reports, Liverpool have made an astonishing €80 million for Nicolas Pepe. They have offered him a contract until 2024 with a salary of €3 million plus bonuses a year.
Meanwhile, Arsenal desperately need to strengthen their squad after a rather poor first season post-Arsene Wenger. And according to reports in Italy, the Gunners are closing in on a double signing.
The Londoners are reportedly splashing £42 million on Sampdoria duo Dennis Praet and Joachim Andersen.
What do you think of the Gunners signing them? Would they be good purchases?
Tottenham and Manchester City
After two windows of not signing a single player, it seems as though the Lilywhites are desperate to land some superstars. They have been linked with a number of players, ranging from Giovanni Lo Celso to Tanguy Ndombele.
However, they seem to be closing in on Manchester United and Manchester City target Bruno Fernandes. According to Record, Fernandes has rejected the Manchester pair to join the Londoners.
Meanwhile, it is not all doom and gloom for the Citizens as they could sign Juventus star Joao Cancelo. According to reports from Spain, Cancelo has informed the Old Lady that he wants to go to City.
The full-back is set to cost Pep Guardiola’s team around €50 million. The report also claims that Danilo could leave the Manchester outfit.
Given that Cancelo is an excellent full-back, he would be an excellent addition to an already strong squad.
Stories of the day
When it comes to the stories of the day, Manchester United are present more often than not. The Red Devils are set for a huge summer as their squad needs a lot of strengthening and it seems like the goalkeeping spot is one of the first ones they need to sort out.
According to reports, the Red Devils are trying to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from Milan. The Italian is also being eyed by PSG, who are willing to make a €60 million offer for him.
Meanwhile, Paul Pogba is the subject of a lot of speculation. The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Real Madrid but it seems as though another club from Madrid also want him.
According to reports from Spain, Atletico Madrid can ruin their neighbours’ move for the Frenchman. The Rojiblancos want him and are willing to fund a move for him with the sale of Antoine Griezmann.
