Top Transfer Rumours Of The Day: Lanzini, Sanches, Di Maria, And More
1. Renato Sanches To Chelsea
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What’s the story?
Renato Sanches is the most talked about player in the transfer window nowadays, as he prepares to make a move out of the Allianz Arena during the ongoing transfer window. With major teams like Manchester United and AC Milan chasing a talent like him, Corriere dello Sport (via The Daily Mail) have reported that Chelsea are now a part of this race too.
Should the deal take place?
Antonio Conte has had a successful transfer window so far, after signing names like Bakayoko, Morata, and Rudiger to the club. However, the Italian boss is eager to make it even bigger and better by bringing in the young and skilful Portuguese to Stamford Bridge. The Portuguese was impressive in Carlo Ancelotti’s side that defeated the London team 3-2 in a friendly on Friday. However, the midfielder wants game time, and heading to a place where the boss is pretty firm with the line ups week-in-week-out might not be the wisest choice to make.
Possibility of it happening
As mentioned by Bayern’s president Karl-Heinz Rummenigge: ”There are at least 10 teams that would take Sanches on loan.” In such a situation, the possibility of him coming to London is currently 6/10.
2. Manuel Lanzini To Liverpool
What’s the story?
As Liverpool cool off their interest in Naby Keita, it is rumoured that Manuel Lanzini has emerged as a new surprising target for Jurgen Klopp. According to the reports mentioned in Standard News, West Ham are aware about the Reds eyeing their midfielder, and will be ready to deny any offers whatsoever.
Should the deal take place?
Slaven Bilic has brought in big names like Joe Hart, Pablo Zabaleta, and Chicharito this summer, and selling ‘The Jewel’ might ruin their plan of building a team worth contending for titles. The player has become a fan favourite ever since the departure of Dimitri Payet, and will not be eager to leave a place where his value is held as high as it currently is. Liverpool are desperate to hold on to Coutinho at the moment, but he inches towards a potential move to Barca. If it does take place, the Kop will cry out for a new hero in the middle of the park, and that might help Lanzini to step in and achieve legendary levels in his career.
Possibility of it happening
The chances of the midfielder coming to the Merseyside are currently placed at 4/10.
3. Leander Dendoncker To Manchester United
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What’s the story?
According to surprising reports coming in from De Morgan, Leander Dendoncker has emerged as a priority signing for Jose Mourinho. The 22-year-old is an excellent defensive midfielder waiting to make it big, and is open for a move to the English club.
Should the deal take place?
The player scored against the Red Devils in last year’s Europa League quarter final first leg, and has been in Mourinho’s eyes ever since. The lad is young and strong and could serve as an ideal partner alongside Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera. However, he might face intense pressure and competition to bag a place in the starting lineup, and must hence, consider his choices thoroughly before coming to a final decision.
Possibility of it happening
Anderlecht are currently asking for a mind boggling £34 million for their player – a fee that that the Portuguese boss will most certainly not agree on meeting. For now, the chances of the player coming to Old Trafford are 5/10.
4. Angel Di Maria To Barcelona
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What’s the story?
Barcelona have had sky high ambitions with their transfers so far, and another one coming up in the list goes by the name of Angel Di Maria, according to the latest reports coming in from RMC . This shocking rumour has come up in the light of Neymar making a sensational move to PSG, and the plans of bringing Philippe Coutinho to the Nou Camp failing.
Should the deal take place?
Angel Di Maria is a former Real Madrid superstar, and hence, this might be the most extravagant rumour so far, but given the crazy world of modern football, anything is possible. The Catalan club is currently also chasing Dybala, and either of the two Argentine superstars could make for perfect replacements for the Brazilian.
Possibility of it happening
The possibility of Di Maria joining his former rivals is currently 2/10.
Written by Vikram Gupta 
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