LIVE Transfer Updates: Monday, July 4
Major Done Deal: Manchester United Complete Zlatan Ibrahimovic Transfer
Major Transfer Story: Pep Guardiola Looking To Sign Two La Liga Superstars
Last Transfer Story Of The Day…
The Sun: Januzaj Either Wants A Transfer, Or Some Guaranteed Playing Time
Adnan Januzaj is set for showdown talks with new Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, as the Belgian international wishes to leave the club on a permanent transfer, and not on loan, if he is not in Mourinho’s first team plans.
A United source told the Sun: “It seems like Adnan is way down the first-team playing order now, but he is really well liked by Jose who rates him highly.”
Crystal Palace Make Improved Offer For Benteke
Christian Benteke could leave Anfield, as Crystal Palace have improved their initial offer to bring the 25-year-old to Selhurst Park after his disappointing campaign at Liverpool.
The new offer is worth up to £31.5 million, after their initial £25 million bid was rejected by Jurgen Klopp’s side. The Belgium international is said to be willing to join Pardew’s side, with Crystal Palace also offering more wages than his current Liverpool deal.
GOAL: Blaise Matuidi Flyed To England To Hold Talks With ‘Unnamed English Club’
Blaise Matuidi Has Been Allowed To Fly To England To Discuss Move
Padoin Leaves Juventus To Sign For Cagliari
OFFICIAL: Five-time Scudetto winner Simone Padoin departs Juventus for Cagliari: https://t.co/FxejnY30lS #GraziePado pic.twitter.com/3TDoGpQNh6
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) July 4, 2016
Mundo Deportivo: Barcelona Set Sights On Four Defenders
Dani Alves has joined Serie A champions Juventus this summer, and Barca’s backup full-back Adriano is also leaving for SS Lazio, as per reports.
To tackle the situation, the Catalan giants have set their sights on four potential replacements, one of them being Manchester United’s Italian defender Matteo Darmian.
The other three reported targets are AC Milan’s Mattia De Sciglio, Borussia Monchengladbach’s Fabian Johnson and Bayer Leverkusen’s Wendell.
Barcelona Confirm Denis Suarez Return
[BREAKING NEWS]@FCBarcelona sign @DenisSuarez36
More info: https://t.co/oGyeEnLHb8 #DenisFCB pic.twitter.com/Vayi2rkGpm— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 4, 2016
Barcelona inserted a buy-back clause of €3.25million into Suarez’ contract when he left the club, and have decided to activate it to bring him back to Camp Nou from Villarreal on a four-year contract.
Denis Suarez will undergo a medical on Tuesday.
Gregory van der Wiel Joins Fenerbahce From Paris Saint-Germain
Gregory van der Wiel has signed the contract (@Gvanderwiel) | https://t.co/8FaAEn1stt pic.twitter.com/FFszZE2nwz
— Fenerbahce_EN (@Fenerbahce_EN) July 4, 2016
The Netherlands full-back has signed a four-year contract with the Turkish giants.
Manchester City Sign Ukrainian midfielder
Manchester City are pleased to announce the transfer of Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko from FC Ufa. pic.twitter.com/9r2T0a0a0w
— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 4, 2016
The 19-year-old becomes City’s fourth signing under Pep Guardiola. He featured for Ukraine at EURO 2016 in all three group games before his country’s elimination.
The Sun: Mourinho Pursuing Will Hughes To Boost Homegrown Quota
New Manchester United manager is targeting Derby midfielder Will Hughes to boost the quota of homegrown players in the club’s first team squad.
The England Under-21 is regarded as one of the most talented English players, and is valued at £7 million by Derby.
Mirror: Real Madrid Targeting Hugo Lloris
The Champions league winners have identified Tottenham goalkeeper as their new potential number one, and are ready to spend £35m on him.
Lloris still has three-years to run on his current deal, and is reportedly in talks with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy over a new deal.
talkSPORT: Stoke Interested In Nani
Stoke City are interested in bringing the Portugal winger back to the Permier League, despite Fenerbahce claiming he is close to joining Valencia.
Stoke assistant Bowen said: “I know there’s an interest there. Valencia are a big club, but it’s the draw of the Premier League.
“He’s player that Mark admires a lot and he has had a very good tournament. Without giving too much away, there is an interest there and let’s see what happens.
“In my opinion, he left the Premier League far too early. He had his time at Manchester United and had been a big player for them and he seemed to drift away rather than step into another club in the Premier League.
“If he is ready to come back, then I’m sure there will be a lot of clubs interested in him.”
Yahoo: James Rodriguez in advanced talks with French Champions
James Rodriguez has been continuously linked with a move away from Madrid after spending most of the season on the bench under Zinedine Zidane.
The Colombian midfielder, who joined Real from Monaco after the 2014 World Cup, is reportedly wanted by PSG’s new boss Unai Emery.
Yahoo Sports stated: “According to information obtained by someone close to the president of the club, the negotiations are at an advanced stage with Jorge Mendes and James.”
Chelsea and Manchester United are also reportedly interested in midfielder’s services.
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