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Valencia Want €65million For Andre Gomes
News Source: AS
Robert Fernández, Barcelona’s Technical Director, believes Andre Gomes is in the mould of Andres Iniesta and will fit in the Barcelona system. But a transfer to the Camp Nou is very less likely, as Valencia won’t allow the midfielder to leave until they get €65m from his suitors.
Valencia have previously rejected offers from Juventus and Manchester United, and are in no hurry to let go of Gomes, who currently has a €115 million release clause in his contract.
Hirving Lozano to Manchester United [Twitter]
Hirving Lozano's move to Manchester United is almost done. [Source: Futbol Entre Lineas] #jose #mufc
— José Mourinho-MUFC (@Utd_JM) July 2, 2016
H.Lozano's father-in-law: "It's all done, some details remains and after the Olympics it'll be official." #jose #mufc
— José Mourinho-MUFC (@Utd_JM) July 2, 2016
H.Lozano's father-in-law (on why he wanted a bank account in Manchester): “It’s because my daughter is going to live there.” #jose #mufc
— José Mourinho-MUFC (@Utd_JM) July 2, 2016
Everton Chase Juan Mata
News Source: The Telegraph
Everton are trying to convince Juan Mata to link up with Ronald Koeman at Goodison Park, and are currently offering £20 million for the Spaniard, who finds himself surplus to Jose Mourinho’s requirements once again, after being shown the exit doors earlier at Chelsea in 2014.
Should the deal be completed, Mata will be Koeman’s second signing at Everton, but there is competition for his signature.
The Dutch manager managed Juan Mata at Valencia in 2007.
When Mata gets to training and suddenly remembers who the new manager is… pic.twitter.com/LWzGAOG1Yi
— BlameFootball (@blameFootball) July 3, 2016
Grzegorz Krychowiak Joins Paris Saint-Germain
Ligue 1 champions have completed the signing of Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak from Sevilla.
PSG are believed to have paid around €30m for Krychowiak, who joins on a five-year deal, and is the second signing after Hatem Ben Arfa under the newly appointed manager Unai Emery.
Denis Suarez To Be Presented As Barcelona’s First Summer Signing
Denis Suarez, who is set to sign a four-year deal with Barcelona, will be presented as a new Barcelona player on Wednesday after his medical, according to Sport.
The player will return to the club that he left in 2014/15, and will have a €50m release clause.
OFFICIAL: Chelsea Complete Signing Of Michy Batshuayi
It’s official! Welcome to @ChelseaFC, Michy Batshuayi! https://t.co/wZIjQm5DSe
#WelcomeMichy pic.twitter.com/bigpsiuDkX— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 3, 2016
Chelsea have beaten off competition from Crystal Palace, West Ham and Juventus for the signing of the 22-year-old.
More on Michy Batshuayi transfer to Chelsea.
City Prepare £50million Offer for John Stones
News Source: The Telegraph
Pep Guardiola has set his eyes on Everton centre-back, after having failed to sign Aymeric Laporte from Athletic Bilbao. Manchester City will therefore make a bid worth £50 million to secure Stones’ services.
However, City are not the only club interested in the the 22-year-old. Rumours suggest that Manchester United, as well as Chelsea, are also showing keen interest in the defender.
More on Manchester City’s Bid for John Stones
Mikel Arteta Takes Coaching Role At Manchester City
Hi all, here a statement from me on the next chapter in my football career… pic.twitter.com/2Xb9VifCog
— Mikel Arteta (@m8arteta) July 3, 2016
Arsenal Sign Takuma Asano
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Japanese international Takuma Asano from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Arsène Wenger stated on Arsenal’s official website: “Takuma is a talented young striker and very much one for the future. He has had an impressive start to his career in Japan and we look forward to him developing over the next couple of years.”
The young forward, who was voted as the J-League ‘Rookie of the Year’ in 2015, has scored 11 goals in 56 appearances and won the J1 League in 2013 and 2015.
Leicester City Sign Mendy
BREAKING: #lcfc have signed Nampalys Mendy from @ogcnice on a four-year deal.
Full story: https://t.co/vC7Mw8Zhr3 pic.twitter.com/M5JrUkICEf
— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 3, 2016
Leicester’s new signing told the club’s official website: “I am very happy to come to Leicester City. The team have just enjoyed a great season and it’s excellent to be here. For me I want to play at this level. I like the Premier League and I follow every match. It’s fast and physical and I want to impose myself on the league.
“I know the coach (Claudio Ranieri), I know his mentality and I know his philosophy. When he speaks it’s direct and clear and for me I like this.”
Pep Guardiola Wants Toni Kroos and Luis Suarez at Man City
News Source: Sunday Mirror
Pep Guardiola has shortlisted two big players as potential transfer targets to make Manchester City a strong force in Europe.
The Spaniard is keen on signing German midfielder Toni Kroos, and Uruguayan international Luis Suarez, who is represented by Guardiola’s brother, Pere.
More on Man City’s interest in Toni Kroos and Luis Suarez.
Robin van Persie back to Premier League?
News Source: The Sun
Robin van Persie could return to the Premier League after being offered to West Ham and Crystal Palace.
The former Arsenal man, who joined Fenerbahce only a year ago, wants to return to England and his representatives have offered him to numerous club.
More on Robin van Persie Fenerbahce exit.
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