Top Transfer Rumours Of The Day: Matteo Kovacic, Lucas Leiva, Gareth Bale, And More
1. Mateo Kovacic To London
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What’s the story?
According to reports coming in from Diario Gol, an off the pitch battle is all set to take place between bitter rivals Arsenal and Tottenham. The topic of the fight is assumed to be the transfer of Mateo Kovacic, as both London clubs look eager to get their hands on the Real Madrid midfield man.
Should the deal take place?
The Croatian moved to the La Liga giants in 2015 for a fee of £27 million, and despite his big money switch, he has failed to attain a regular starting spot at the club. With him being 23 years young and his entire career in front of him, a move to a club where regular first team football is more on offer will be a decision he might consider making.
Possibility of it happening
Both the clubs look to challenge for the Premier League crown in the 2017-18 season, and with Arsene Wenger especially looking to spend big to turn things around, a move might be on the verge of happening. However, other names are also involved in this race, with Inter Milan and Roma being two of them, and with such competition at hand, a possibility of 5/10 exists.
2. Lucas Leiva To Newcastle United
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What’s the story?
A reunion of sorts could well be in store during the summer window, as Rafa Benitez and Lucas Leiva might end up being together at Newcastle United from next season onwards. As mentioned on the Liverpool Echo website, the midfielder just completed a decade with the Reds, and is contemplating on whether to continue or move on to another club and face different challenges. If the player does indeed decide to look for options, the former Liverpool boss would be waiting with widely spread out and open arms.
Should the deal take place?
While Jurgen Klopp hunts the market looking for fresh young talent, the Brazilian might soon fall down the favoured ranks, and hence, leaving might be a good choice to make given his age and career position. The player is apparently looking for a return to Gremio, but as Rafa seems to strengthen the centre of the park at Newcastle, Lucas might be an answer to his problems.
Possibility of it happening
The chances of this reunion depend completely on the player’s choice, and with him being priced at £4m, one would give this deal a possibility of 7/10 of taking place.
3. Marco Verratti To Barcelona
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What’s the story?
As brought forward to the world by Goal.com, rumours of Marco Verratti’s move to Barcelona were given super momentum, as the player was apparently in the same restaurant at the same time with Lionel Messi – an incident suggesting that talks about a possible transfer could well be taking place in advanced stages.
Should the deal take place?
When a picture of Leo Messi with a fan in a restaurant appeared on the internet at the same time as that of when the Italian midfielder was there too, the gossipers went wild with excitement. With assumptions spreading as far as the duo dining together, Messi and his sources denied any such news to be true, as the image was later found out to be from another day.
Possibility of it happening
The midfield genius might be looking for a way out of PSG, but with the club asking for £100m, a response from Barcelona’s end is still awaited. The possibility of it happening is currently 7/10.
4. Gareth Bale To Manchester United
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What’s the story?
The set of fans from the Red half of Manchester might want to look away as latest reports coming in from the Daily Mail suggest that Gareth Bale might be set to extend his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu for the upcoming season. Jose Mourinho has been linked with a move for the Welshman since quite a while now, and after the rumours gaining pace, latest news of the player wishing to be a part of Zidane’s future plans might upset any deal possible.
Should the deal take place?
Bale has had an injury hit season which saw him not start the Champions League final against Juventus earlier this month, but despite falling down to the bench in terms of choice and running against the odds to stay completely fit, the player is all set to battle it out and prove his worth to the biggest club in the world, while awaiting a contract extension.
Possibility of it happening
The odds of Gareth Bale moving to Manchester seem quite slim at the moment. A 3/10 for this deal.
Written by Vikram Gupta 
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