WITH THE PREMIER League season underway and the closure of the summer window in sight, here’s the pick of today’s transfer chatter.
Di Maria to United? It’s understood that United are keen to land the Argentinian World Cup star from Real Madrid and are understood to be willing to pay up to £100million for the player.
Rojo’s Red Devils deal close: It looks set to be a busy few days for Louis van Gaal’s side, as a deal for another Argentinian star – Sporting Lisbon’s Marcos Rojo — is also thought to be close, with Nani rumoured to be going in the opposite direction as part of the deal.
Chelsea seek Torres replacement: The London club are preparing for the possibility of their Spanish striker’s exit, with the club eyeing Roma’s Mattia Destro as a potential replacement.
Lavezzi in demand: Ezequiel Lavezzi’s contract talks with PSG have broken down, catching the attention of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool as a result.
Townsend wanted: Tottenham winger Andros Townsend could be set for a move, and QPR and Southampton are both interested, with Spurs reportedly turning down a £10million offer from the latter.
Celtic hope to finalise deal with winger: The Scottish club are close to signing Mubarak Wakaso from Rubin Kazan on a one-year loan deal.
Strootman on United’s radar again: Louis van Gaal is a long-term admirer of Roma’s Kevin Strootman, and the club may finally sign the 24-year-old, as their bid to buy Arturo Vidal from Juventus appears to have fallen short.
Sherwood set for Premier League return? Ex-Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Tony Pulis at Crystal Palace.
Liverpool interested in Suarez’s strike partner: With the departure of Radamel Falcao from Monaco looking unlikely, Liverpool have targeted Edinson Cavani as another possible replacement for his Uruguay teammate, Luis Suarez.
