Premier League transfer news: Salah, Eriksen, Asensio, Maguire, Varane, Almiron

Premier League transfer gossip and rumours

Eto’o: Barca a better fit for Salah

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o believes that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah should sign for the Spanish champions.

The BBC reports that Egyptian forward Salah has been linked with Real Madrid but Eto’o has urged him to move to the Camp Nou.

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Ex-Real Madrid and Chelsea player Eto’o said: “Barcelona would be a better fit. Real gave me the opportunity to leave Africa but I know Barcelona’s style and I think it would be better for him.

“If he has the chance to play in the best league of the world, which is the Spanish one, he has to sign for Barcelona. Mo has everything to be one of the best players in the world.”

Asensio in exchange for Eriksen?

If Real Madrid want to sign Christian Eriksen from Tottenham Hotspur the north London club will demand Marco Asensio in part-exchange. It was reported last week that Real are preparing a £45m offer plus Dani Ceballos for Eriksen but Spurs would prefer a more experienced player in return. (The Sun)

Maguire set for record City move

Leicester City centre-half Harry Maguire is expected to complete his transfer to Manchester City this week. The 26-year-old, who was also wanted by Manchester United, will become the most expensive defender in history when he joins the Premier League champions for £80m. (Daily Mirror)

£430m for Varane

With Manchester United set to miss out on Harry Maguire which other defenders are on the Old Trafford radar this summer? According to reports the Red Devils are interested in Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane. There’s one big problem though… United have been told that the French World Cup winner will cost an “eye-watering” £430m. (Daily Star)

Inter’s Lukaku valuation £22m short

Inter Milan remain keen on signing Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United but the Italian giants will need to increase their valuation of the Belgian. Inter are preparing a €60m (£53.6m) bid for the 26-year-old - that’s €25m (£22.3m) short of United’s asking price. (Football Italia)

Fight on for Firpo

Manchester United and Liverpool are both interested in Real Betis left-back Junior Firpo. The 22-year-old has a €50m (£44.7m) release clause in his Betis contract. (Marca)

Betis interest in Origi

While Liverpool are linked with Real Betis defender Junior Firpo, the La Liga club are reportedly interested in Reds striker Divock Origi. (Estadio Deportivo)

Real eye Almiron

Newcastle United only signed Miguel Almiron in January but according to reports the Paraguay attacking midfielder is a target for Real Madrid. (TYC Sports)

Break the bank for Zaha

Arsenal head coach Unai Emery will ask the club’s board to “break the bank” for Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha. Emery has only been given a reported £45m to spend this summer, but he will push for more cash to sign his No.1 target Zaha. Ivory Coast international Zaha, who was a boyhood Arsenal fan, is expected to cost at least £55m. (The Sun)

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