Sunday, 26 April 2015

Premier League Transfer Rumours: Gundogan,Hazard,Lloris, Firmino and More


Which former player does Alan Pardew want to join him at Selhurst Park? Roberto Firmino's agents have been spotted entering the doors of which Premier League giant? Who have
Manchester United earmarked as a potential replacement for David De Gea?

To know the answers to all these questions and much more, read on for today's Premier League transfer rumour roundup...

11. Newcastle United to Become Crystal Palace Feeder Club?



​Having already snatched Alan Pardew from Tyneside, Crystal Palace have now set their sights on Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse as Pards is keen to reunite with the Senegalese striker.

The Eagles have already been linked with Tim Krul and Moussa Sisokko, but ​the Mirror reports that only Cisse remains a viable target for the South London side.

10. Local Rivals to Challenge United's Pursuit of Gundogan



​Manchester City have entered the race to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, right under the noses of neighbours Manchester United.

The Citizens have yet to find a decent pairing for Yaya Toure in the middle and could well bid for the £20m rated star. ​The Daily Star, who broke the story, also point out that Arsenal remain in contention for his signature.

9. Manchester City to Test Hoffenheim's Hold of Midfielder



​Hoffenheim's Roberto Firmino has emerged as one of the most exciting midfielders in Europe this season and there has been heavy speculation that a transfer battle will erupt over his signature this summer.

It seems that Manchester City have made the first move for the Brazilian international, with ​the Mirror suggesting that the player's agents arrived in Manchester to discuss a potential £20m move.

8. West Brom Chasing Hotshot Foxes Striker



​The Baggies are thought to be pondering a move for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, according to ​the Mirror, with Tony Pulis particularly impressed with his first season in the top flight.

The former non-league man, who famously scored a last minute winner at the Hawthorns earlier this month, is also wanted by Southampton, but a move will likely depend on the Foxes' survival outcome.

7. Liverpool Looking for a Striker This Summer



​Following Liverpool's goalless draw at West Brom on the weekend, Reds manager Brendan Rodgers admitted that his side will have to invest in a new striker in the summer transfer window.

Speaking with ​Sky Sports after the game, Rodgers said "We will look at it in the summer and it's somewhere we will have to do some work on", following a dismal season in front of goal for the likes of Mario Balotelli, Rickie Lambert and Fabio Borini.

6. United Identify De Gea Replacement If the Spaniard Decides to Hu-go



​The future of Tottenham Hotpsur keeper Hugo Lloris could be tied up to that of David De Gea's after ​the Mirror commented that Manchester United will go for the French number one if their current stopper leaves.

The Spanish international has, for a long time, been courted by Real Madrid and if the La Liga side do bag their man, then Spurs' stopper has been eyed up as the man to fill the void at Old Trafford.

5. Is Fekir the Man to Fit the Na-bil for Arsenal?



​Arsenal chief scout Gilles Grimandi has reported back to Arsene Wenger with high praise for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir, prompting rumours that the Gunners will bid for the player in the summer.

​The Mirror suggests an offer of as much as £15m will be presented to the Ligue 1 side, in an attempt to swoop for the services of the French international.

4. No Need to Be Rich-ards to Sign This Defender



​Manchester City's Micah Richards, currently spending a season-long loan at Fiorentina, will have a variety of choices as to where he wants to play football next season, after yet another Premier League side joined the race to sign the defender.

​London 24 report that West Ham have followed fellow top flight clubs Everton, Southampton, Aston Villa and Stoke City in the race to bag the former England regular on a free transfer at the end of the season.

3. Hazard Ahead - Real Madrid Will Be Penniless If They Want Chelsea Star



​Is Eden Hazard worth twice as much as Gareth Bale? Well, Chelsea certainly seem to think so, with ​the Mirror reporting that the Blues have placed a £200m price tag on their Belgian superstar.

Interest in Hazard from Real Madrid originated from words of wonder from the club's reserve team manager, none other than Zinedine Zidane. Knowing Real Madrid though, £200m may not be enough to scare them off...

2. Southampton Ready to Bam-Boozle Chelsea For Youngster



​Patrick Bamford has been banging in the goals for Middlesbrough this season and the Football League's Player of the Year looks on course to be playing in the top flight next season.

However, rather than parent club Chelsea or another season on loan at Boro (if they get promoted), now Southampton are interested in the 21-year-old, according to ​the Mirror. The striker is being monitored by the Saints and Ronald Koeman is desperate to land the player, even on loan, for next season.

1. Liverpool Eyeing Double Manchester City Swoop



​The Reds have been long term admirers of James Milner, whose contract is set to run out in the summer and the ​Daily Star report that the deal to bring the versatile midfielder to Anfield is all but done.

Now though, it seems that Brendan Rodgers has set his sights on another Citizen - Stevan Jovetic. The Montenegro international has fallen by the wayside in Manchester, but is he the answer to Liverpool's goalscoring woes? Probably not...

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