7 transfer rumours today: Liverpool's Isak plan, Man Utd eye bargain, Arsenal join race
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Premier League transfer talk involving Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea. It's a matter of weeks before the summer window bursts open, and it could prove a hectic one.The Premier League's major powerhouses will be seeking to complete deals, and potentially swiftly, to avoid paying the 'World Cup tax' on stars who excel in North America in June and July.
Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund have arrived from the Serie A club, so they have a 50 per cent success rate, given the latter appears destined to remain at loan club Napoli.Having been quoted nine-figure fees for players on their midfield long-list, like Elliot Anderson, the highly-regarded Ederson, could be available for the reduced price of £43m, according to reports in Italy.Barca to poach Pedro?Joao Pedro has barely had time to settle in at Chelsea, though few players seem to stick around at Stamford Bridge for long these days. Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, who is being mooted for a return to the Premier League, is also reportedly on Barca's wish-list.Joao Pedro is attracting attention (Image: Getty)Gunners want HammerWest Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes appears destined to depart the Hammers this summer, regardless of the outcome of their relegation battle.Man United and PSG have previously been linked with the Portugal international, but Arsenal are also in contention to secure the 21-year-old, according to The Times.
The Norwegian could be available for approximately £50m, though his valuation would rise sharply should he impress at the World Cup.Antonio Nusa is on Liverpool's radar (Image: Getty)Spurs set for bidding warTottenham's transfer activity will, naturally, depend heavily on whether they find themselves playing Arsenal or Lincoln next season. However, Real would reportedly demand around £100m.Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde's bust-up is set to lead to one or both of them leaving the club (Image: Getty Images)Villa looking for SouleAston Villa are pursuing Argentine attacking midfielder Matias Soule, 23, from Roma, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.The development follows the conditions for Dutch winger Donyell Malen's loan switch from Villa to Roma being activated, converting it into a permanent transfer.There are indications that the Soule deal could be concluded sooner rather than later, enabling Roma to incorporate the sale in this season's FFP balance sheet.