TRANSFER ROUND UP 6TH AUGUST 2014 Lous van Gaal will begin his clear-out at Manchester United within the next week and the former Dutch manager will tell vice-chairman Ed Woodward that Hernandez, Kagawa, Fellaini, Nani and Anderson can all be sold. 21-year-old Wilfred Zaha could leave the club on a loan deal with a view to a permanent move. (Daily Mail) Athletico Madrid are already interested in two of United’s outcasts, as they prepare to make a £25m bid for Japanese midfielder Shinji Kagawa, 25, and Mexico striker Javier Hernandez, 26. (Guardian) However, according to Spanish publication Mundodeportivo, United are trying to secure a swap deal with Athletico Madrid, by offering Kagawa for 27-year-old midfielder, Arda Turan. Turan was key in Athletico’s La Liga success and fantastic Champions League run to the final. Arsenal have firmly set their sights on signing William Carvalho, 22. The midfielder has been identified as the perfect alternative to Real Madrid midfielder, Sami Khedira, as any potential move broke down due to the German’s high wage demands. Carvalho has a £37m release clause in his contract, but Arsenal will attempt to bring the price down. (Times) Tottenham and Liverpool are set to spark a bidding war for Swansea striker, Wilfred Bony. The 25-year-old has a £19m release clause in his contract, however the club are set to lower the price to attract clubs’ interest in the Ivory Coast striker. (Daily Mirror) Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen has refused to discuss a new contract with Arsenal to stay at the Emirates. The 28-year-old is seeking a move away from the club with Barcelona and Manchester United interested in the £10m rated defender. (Sun) QPR Sign Juventus Star Mauricio Isla and Done Deal: QPR Sign £6m Cardiff City Midfielder Jordan Mutch The Three Dutch Players Louis Van Gaal Wants Manchester United To Sign:Ron Vlaar(Aston Villa)...Daley Blind(Ajax)...Kevin Strootman(Roma) Fraser Forster will complete an £8m move to Southampton if Celtic are knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday. (Mirror) Liverpool Prepare Surprise £7.9m Approach for former Star Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid Consider Cut-Price Sale
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 01:48:33 +0000