Here’s an update of all the transfer rumors surrrounding the Premier League.
Today’s news out of White Hart Lane has Gareth Bale a target of Paris Saint Germain, who appear willing to outbid Real Madrid for the Welshman’s services. In a cheeky move, the Parisians are consdiering signing Andre Villas-Boas to replace Carlo Ancelotti, and using AVB’s relationship with Bale to reel in the winger.
So just how serious are the Ligue 1 club? Word has it they’re ready to break the Premier League transfer record and flash £85 million in Daniel Levy’s face. Will the tight-pocketed chairman snatch it?
Down the road at rivals Arsenal, word has it Barcelona and Bayern Munich both have interest in signing Laurent Koscielny. The Frenchman has enjoyed a steady rise at the Emirates although conjecture that either the Spanish or Bavarian giants are ready to move for his signature feels a bit far-fetched. Arsene Wenger, meanwhile, looks eager to poach Ligue 1 for more talent as he targets Lille winger Dimitri Payet, Marseille’s Andre Ayew and Guingamp midfielder Gilbert Imbula.
In West London, Chelsea might soon be doing business with Paris Saint-Germain as the Ligue 1 side are preparing a £25 million move for David Luiz, who has reportedly spoken with his countrymen about life in the French capital and an interest in the PSG project. Jose Mourinho has yet to discuss Luiz’ future but nevertheless seems keen on bringing Vitesse Arnhem midfielder Marco van Ginkel to the Bridge.
Over on Green Street, West Ham are putting Andy Carroll through a medical ahead of his proposed £15 million transfer from Anfield to Upton Park. The Hammers have long believed Carroll to be their key man up top but were stymied by Liverpool’s previous asking price as the Reds hoped to recoup a sizeable portion of the £35 million they spent to acquire the striker from Newcastle in January 2011.
Up in Manchester, Samir Nasri looks to be on the hot-seat after City is reported to be one of the two clubs making offers for Spanish sensation, Isco. The Malaga playmaker is also being looked at by Real Madrid but many believe his strong relationship with new City boss Manuel Pellegrini could be the tipping point for the player to come to the Premier League. If Isco does make the move that could spell trouble for Nasri, who is already facing stiff competition on the wing from new-boy Jesus Navas.
And on the red side of Manchester, David Moyes is ready to battle Chelsea for the signature of van Ginkel although the links to another midfielder, PSVs’ Kevin Strootman, continue to be strong.
Heading west to Liverpool where Brendan Rodgers looks to be inching closer to signing Sunderland’s Simon Mignolet after making an initial £6.5 million pound bid for the netminder. The Black Cats are holding out for more money for the 24 year old Belgian international who they consider to be one of the best up and coming keepers in the league. While Liverpool are keen on acquiring Mignolet they have also inquired as to Stoke City’s Asmir Begovic and Swansea City’s Michel Vorm. If the Reds do make a move, expect a domino effect to transpire whereby Pepe Reina is sent to Barcelona and Victor Valdes and transfered out of the Camp Nou.
