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Friday August 18
Draxler agent boost
Julian Draxler's agent Roger Wittmann has
admitted he would consider offers for the Arsenal
target.
“If someone made an offer then I would consider it
and would have to contact the PSG president [Nasser
Al-Khelaifi],” Wittman said.
“But again, it’s not an issue, somebody would have to
start addressing the situation with Julian.
“But if such a situation does not exist, then everything
is said.”
Conte talks transfer window
Antonio Conte admits he is concerned by
Chelsea's squad depth but knows the club are working
hard to try and bring in more signings.
"I am concerned, but only am I worried when you try to
put the players very soon, the risk to have an injury is
very high. That is my worry," he said.
"The physical condition might not be 100 per cent and
we have to take some risks.
"The price in the transfer window doesn’t help. It is
right to find the right balance.
"I think that my task is to work with my players, to
improve my team and players.
"This is my task, I know that the club is working to try
to do the best in the transfer market.
"I have to continue with my players, to try to improve
the team.
"Then at the end of the transfer market I will be very
happy."
Antonio Conte says the Chelsea board are working on
signings
Shkodran Mustafi latest More on Inter Milan’s interest in Shkodran
Mustafi.
It appears as though the Serie A side are keen on a
loan deal for the player.
Mustafi cost Arsenal £35m last season and the
Gunners would not likely sell for below that price.
But Inter are hoping a loan agreement can be struck.
Conte LAUGHS at Costa
Antonio Conte burst out laughing when asked
about Diego Costa’s recent comments claiming he is
being treated like a criminal by Chelsea.
"I prefer to laugh," Conte said after calming down at
his press conference today.
"I can tell you everyone knows at Chelsea what
happened with him last season. It is funny this
interview.
"I am not interested in continuing this situation. It is
the past."
Tottenham target four new players
Mauricio Pochettino wants FOUR new signings
at Tottenham as they close in on Davinson Sanchez.
“You said you wanted to make three more signings…”
one reporter began towards the end of proceedings.
“Or four!” Pochettino immediately interjected.
“I want four players if possible but it is not easy,” he
continued, not even pausing for breath. “We need time
to work.
“We always sign three or four every season. It’s
important to try to assess the players who have
possibility to come. We are a very strong group and
we create good habits and a good philosophy.
“It’s not easy for us to sign the right profile. The most
important thing is trying to be right in the players we
sign for the future of the club.”
Everyone wants Draxler… apparently
Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal AND Manchester
United have all been in contact with PSG regarding a
possible deal for Julian Draxler.
According to the Gambling Times, Liverpool are among
the list of Premier League big guns keen to sign the
Germany international this summer.
Draxler’s sudden availability - as reported by French
newspaper L’Equipe - appears to have caught the
interest of England’s top clubs.
PSG are supposedly willing to sell for as little as
£30million - a bargain in the current market.
Mauricio Pochettino wants four new players at
Tottenham
Asensio rejects PSG
1m Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio says he
has rejected a move to PSG.
Asked about the interest from Ligue 1, the 21-year-old
said: “No thank-you.
“I’m at a better club and I want to stay here. It’s great
that Real have put their confidence in me and I want
to repay their trust”.
Manchester United uncovered
Manchester United still want at least one more
signing this summer - and Gareth Bale remains on their
radar.
Our man in Manchester Richard Tanner explains how
Jose Mourinho remains keen to do business.
United sources say the trail has gone cold for Ivan
Perisic with Inter Milan unwilling to lower their £48m
valuation and the Croatian apparently not prepared to
kick up a Diego Costa stink to force a move through.
United retain an interest in Bale – it goes back a
decade to his Southampton days - although the player
is showing no inclination to leave Real Madrid at the
moment while Real seem happy to keep him.
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developments from Old Trafford
Costa speaks out over Atletico
Diego Costa has spoken to ESPN Brazil to
express his frustration at his current situation.
"I've demonstrated I care for Atletico and have interest
in playing for them," he said.
"But if Atletico and Chelsea don't come to an
agreement and Atletico don't make a big effort, I can't
keep on wanting to play for a club that isn't going to
make a bigger effort to try and sign me.
"I know that this [big effort] will happen, but if it's to
pay the amount that Chelsea want it won't be
possible.
"What I know is that this offer Chelsea will get is
bigger than what they paid [when they signed Costa
from Atletico for £32 million in July 2014], so I've
given them something back in all senses [sporting and
financial]."
Diego Costa is desperate to join Atletico Madrid
Leeds offer Wood contract
12:05: Leeds United have offered Chris Wood a
contract extension to end Burnley’s interest in the
striker.
Leeds have already rejected Burnley’s £12m bid for
Wood.
A £20m offer is supposedly being prepared as the
Clarets plan to test Leeds’ nerve.
But the Elland Road club are hoping Wood will sign a
three-year extension and remain in the Championship
this season.
Everton eye Mor
Everton want to sign Liverpool target Emre Mor,
according to talkSPORT.
Everton are keen to continue their summer spending
spree after yesterday adding Gylfi Sigurdsson to their
squad.
Mor was said to be close to joining Inter Milan, with
Liverpool also eyeing the Turkey international.
But a move to the San Siro has stalled and the report
claims Everton could now beat Liverpool in hijacking
the deal.
Gabi wants Costa
Atletico Madrid captain Gabi has advised Diego
Costa to respect Chelsea over his transfer stand-off.
Costa is currently AWOL in Brazil and wants to join
Atletico.
Chelsea are prepared to sell but have also demanded
the striker return to training in west London.
Gabi said: “From what I understand, Atletico Madrid
want to sign him and he wants to join.
“However, we must know that there is Chelsea in the
middle and when you are part of a club you must
respect the badge and try and leave in the best way.”
Matic talks Man Utd switch
Nemanja Matic has shed light on the reason
why he left Chelsea for Manchester United.
"He [Mourinho] was very important for me," Matic told
Sky Sports.
"He bought me to Chelsea from Benfica and now when
I decided to come to Manchester, he was a reason to
come here.
"Mourinho was the reason and so was the club,
Manchester United, so you don't need to think a lot
about if you are going to come. My decision was very
quick and very clear."
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Real Madrid chasing De Gea
Manchester United star David de Gea could
finally seal a move to Real Madrid this summer if Los
Blancos make him and the Red Devils a respectable
offer, according to journalist Ian McGarry.
McGarry said on The Transfer Window podcast: "So
we're looking at under two weeks left of the transfer
window left to go, I think United will resist this
because trying to get a replacement for De Gea would
be very, very difficult for them.
"But what we also know is De Gea sees himself
playing for Real Madrid in his career.
"He's already imagined himself in that shirt.
"He will want the move and if it comes back that they
make him personally a very good offer in terms of the
contract and that they offer enough money for United
to be tempted to sell this could be one that we see
finally concluded when the window closes in
September."
Premier League Done Deals:
Every signing so far in the
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arrival in the Premier League during the 2017
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Joselu – Newcastle United (£5m from Stoke city).
Who should Liverpool sign to replace Philippe
Coutinho?
Phil Thompson has the answer - and he's being
very ambitious with his suggestions!
"What they can do is try to find somebody out there,
maybe even play Barcelona at their own game and say
you can have Coutinho but we want Luis Suarez,"
Thompson told Sky Sports.
"Suarez might be unhappy with the Neymar situation.
You don't know whether a player is unhappy or a club
are willing to sell until you ask the question.
"They could go after Dele Alli, who was a Liverpool
supporter as a kid. Tottenham are a bit like Liverpool
in that there's always a price on a player.
"Sergio Aguero is another player that might be
interested if he's not happy at Manchester City, but it
comes back to being late in the window and that is
the difficult situation Liverpool find themselves in.
"Signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain would be a start and
would be available for the right money with his
contract situation at Arsenal, but the club need to be
ready to move if they do sell so we're not caught
short."
West Brom snub Man City bid
West Brom manager Tony Pulis insists he will
not sell Jonny Evans to Manchester City.
"We've turned down an offer for Jonny,” Pulis said
ahead of West Brom’s clash with Bunrley tomorrow
“He'll have a late fitness test today. It's his hamstring.
"We don't want to sell Jonny and we don't need to sell
him. It would have to be a very, very good offer.
"Jonny understands the situation and where everything
is. Jonny is happy here and wants to get on with his
football.”
"Jonny is one of our best players. We all understand
where we are."

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