THE WORLD CUP is a distant memory at this stage meaning Premier League enthusiasts only have transfer speculation, pre-season friendlies and the odd European fixture to keep you going until the season starts in a couple of weeks. However, QPR boss Harry Redknapp, a man who knows a thing or two about buying and selling players, is here to help us with a daily round-up of the biggest and best rumours from around Europe.
Get your Griez-y paws off him: Atletico Madrid have wrapped up the signing of French international Antoine Griezmann for a reported £24 million.
Adios to the lad Esteban: QPR finally look set to lose their Spanish midfielder Esteban Granero. Marca say the former Real Madrid man is in the Basque country, ready to make last year’s loan to Real Sociedad permanent.
Can’t Deeney it: It wouldn’t be like ‘Arry to avoid a chance to wheel or deal, so he’s made his interest in Watford striker Troy Deeney Crystal clear. Burnley have apparently made an offer, but balked at the £8M price tag.
Watt away again: Celtic’s one-time Champions League hero Tony Watt is about to sign for Standard Liege after spending last on loan in Belgium.
Lukaku too hot for Chelsea to handle: With the arrival of Didier Drogba, there is little reason for Romelu Lukaku to think there is any point hanging around waiting for Jose Mourinho to love him. Luckily for him, Real Madrid and Juventus are both interested.
Angel-ing for a move? Various outlets today carry a story linking Angel Di Maria to Manchester United… or PSG or whatever. Sounds dubious, but maybe he’s fed up of being an unsung hero behind Bale and Ronaldo.
Doting on Thomas: With Thomas Vermaelen having just a year left on his contract most outlets believe Arsenal will be happy to let him go. Liverpool and Manchester United are said to be very interested (but so are Barcelona, so…)
STROOT! HOW MUCH? LVG’s hand-picked midfield target Kevin Strootman has just had a whopping €100 million price tag slapped on him by Roma boss Rudi Garcia. Hmm…
Mad Fer it: Okay, so that’s an ill-advised Madchester pun, but Ronald Koeman’s tweet today showed how badly he needs to bring senior players in so the Daily Star reckon Leroy Fer will be a central tenet to his rebuilt Southampton.
Remy not the Reds’ remedy: Loic Remy’s failed medical means that Brendan Rodgers is looking elsewhere for a striker to spend his Luis Suarez cash on. The name Jay Rodriguez has been touted, but surely enough Southampton players is enough.
Vertonghen hanging on: Good news, Spurs fans. Jan Vertonghen looks ready to sign a new deal at the lane to ward off all those evil big clubs trying to lure him away.
More bad news, Man U: It was a fun rumour while it lasted, sure, but Mats Hummels doesn’t want to move to England. Even Stefan de Vrij is looking like he’ll shun LVG and join Lazio.
