Chelsea: Many clubs interested in Willian, says Hislop
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Thursday July 12
Second Willian bid
Barcelona have submitted a second offer for Chelsea’s Willian, reports claim.
The LaLiga champions saw an initial £50million bid rejected last week, but talks were said to be ongoing between the two parties.
Sky Sports now claim that Barcelona have tabled a second bid - believed to be worth up to £53m for the Brazilian playmaker.
Willian, who scored 13 goals in 55 appearances last season, has been linked with a move to Chelsea’s Premier League rivals Manchester United as well as Barcelona.
Xherdan Shaqiri to Man Utd: Liverpool are determined to seal a Stoke transfer (Image: GETTY)
Xherdan Shaqiri update
Xherdan Shaqiri could join Liverpool - and Jurgen Klopp has two reasons for rivalling Manchester United for the Stoke forward.
Shaqiri is wanted by both Liverpool and Manchester United following Stoke’s relegation to the Championship.
Liverpool, however, appear set to win the race for his signature.
And Albanian website Transferimet claim Klopp has two reasons for wanting to sign the former Inter Milan and Bayern Munich forward.
It is said the Liverpool boss is a huge admirer of Shaqiri’s skill on the ball.
Transferimet also claim that the player’s cheap cost has also forced Liverpool’s hand.
The player is available for just £12million and, in this time of inflated transfer prices, could represent a shrewd piece of business.
Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus: Man Utd were scared of a Neymar repeat (Image: GETTY)
Jose never wanted Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid for Juventus this week - and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho was never interested in an Old Trafford homecoming because of Neymar.
Ronaldo to Juventus was confirmed earlier this week with the 33-year-old bringing the curtain down on his stunning Real Madrid career.
The Portugal international has moved to Serie A after nine years in La Liga, with Manchester United never pursuing an emotional Old Trafford return.
And the Manchester Evening News say Neymar factored into Mourinho’s thinking on Cristiano Ronaldo.
He was reportedly wary of chasing Ronaldo just in case the player used them as a ploy in contract negotiations.
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Man Utd Transfer News: Jose Mourinho wants Marco Verratti at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY)
Wanted: Marco Verratti
Manchester United want to sign PSG star Marco Verratti.
That’s according to Transfermarketweb, who claim that Jose Mourinho wants the Italian to provide some steel in midfield.
Despite signing Fred last month - and having Paul Pogba, Marouane Fellaini, Nemanja Matic, Ander Herrera and Scott McTominay to call on - the Red Devils still want more.
And Transfermarketweb say Mourinho recently enquired about bringing Verratti to Old Trafford.
The PSG midfielder is represented by Mino Raiola, who has strong ties to Manchester United.
Man Utd transfer news: Marco Verratti has made a PSG decision as Jose Mourinho circles (Image: GETTY)
Ivan Perisic favourites
Manchester United are leading the chase to sign Croatia star Ivan Perisic, according to the bookies!
Perisic, 29, broke England hearts when scoring and providing an assist in last night’s World Cup semi-final clash.
And his exploits haven’t gone unnoticed with bookmakers Betway installing Jose Mourinho’s side as favourites to secure his services.
“Manchester United have been long-term admirers of Ivan Perisic and his performances at this summer’s World Cup may be enough to convince Jose Mourinho to open the chequebook,” Betway’s Alan Alger explained.
“Perisic is now being well-backed to swap the San Siro for Old Trafford at just 7/4. However, Inter Milan have secured Champions League football for the first time since 2012 and he’s 4/7 to stay, while a move to Chelsea is third in the betting at 8/1.”
Manchester United have been long-term admirers of Ivan Perisic (Image: REUTERS)
Gareth Bale to Man Utd
Gareth Bale could join Manchester United from Real Madrid with one date key, reports say.
The La Liga giants have already waved goodbye to Cristiano Ronaldo, who quit for Juventus after they refused to bow to his huge contract demands.
Gareth Bale could become the second Galactico to jump ship and Manchester United are extremely hopeful he will make the move to Old Trafford.
Reports have claimed talks over a deal for the Wales international are at an advanced stage with the Red Devils optimistic.
However, Sport Witness claim that is not the case.
United remain hopeful of prising Bale away but the player is currently waiting on showdown talks with new boss Julen Lopetegui.
Lopetegui was named as Zinedine Zidane’s successor last month.
And Sport Witness claim that the United target will hold talks with Lopetegui when the squad return for pre-season training on July 16.
That date will prove key because, if Real refuse to grant him assurances over his playing time, he will leave.
Toby Alderweireld update
Toby Alderweireld could be heading to Old Trafford.
That’s according to Yahoo Sport, who claim Tottenham are willing to let the 29-year-old join the Red Devils if the price is right.
They say Spurs may sell for around £60m this summer.
Yahoo add that United, who tried to sign Alderweireld before the World Cup in Russia this summer, have received encouragement an agreement can be reached before this season.
Tottenham originally demanded around £75m for the Belgium star, who is out of contract next summer.
However, Alderweireld’s representatives have told the Red Devils they are keen to finalise the transfer before the window shuts on August 9.
Talks are scheduled for the coming days when the World Cup finishes.