Liverpool and Tottenham may wince on the worth being requested for one in all their predominant defensive targets amid rival curiosity from huge hitters in Italy, whereas the Saudis must strive loads more durable in the event that they actually wish to signal Bruno Fernandes…
CITY TARGET JAMES AS WALKER REPLACEMENT
Chelsea have proven no want to promote Reece James – even when maybe they need to have. The England right-back has persistently been linked with Actual Madrid, and whereas their curiosity stays, there’s one other runner within the race ought to the Blues determine to ask presents for his or her captain.
In response to the Impartial, Manchester Metropolis see James as a really perfect substitute for Kyle Walker, 33, who has to begin slowing down a while.
The champions, presumably, are pondering long run since they agreed a brand new contract with Walker lower than two months in the past that may preserve him on the Etihad till 2026. By that point, James will nonetheless have a few years remaining on the six-year phrases he signed with Chelsea final 12 months.
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BOURNEMOUTH DEMAND £30M FOR LIVERPOOL, SPURS TARGET
The way forward for Lloyd Kelly is way extra urgent concern, with the Bournemouth defender approaching free-agent standing on the finish of the present season.
Liverpool and Tottenham are identified to be attentive to the 25-year-old’s state of affairs. The Reds want to future-proof their rearguard, whereas Spurs want larger depth, as highlighted by the very fact they misplaced each beginning centre-backs inside round 10 minutes of one another final Monday evening.
Micky van der Ven is lacking till the brand new 12 months, by which period Bournemouth might select to money in on Kelly to keep away from dropping their former captain for nothing in the summertime.
If that’s the case, Soccer Insider says the Cherries will demand a charge of £25million to £30million. Which appears optimistic given Liverpool, Tottenham or anybody else might sit tight for six months and scoop him up without cost. Certainly, Spurs refused to go above £20million once they tried to signal Kelly late final summer time.
Kelly may even have good choices overseas, with Gazzetta dello Sport claiming Juventus and AC Milan are additionally sniffing.
SAUDIS TO OFFER £100M FOR BRUNO
There was loads of noise round Saudi curiosity in Bruno Fernandes just lately. Which appears futile since Manchester United can be mad to promote their skipper.
However the Saudis aren’t simply steered. And Fichajes says PIF are ready to place down £100million for Fernandes.
They will do loads higher than that – and absolutely they must in the event that they count on United to contemplate any provide for his or her most essential participant.