Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 13th October 2016
As league action returns in less than 48 hours’ time, transfer market has seen concrete activities as clubs all around Europe are planning to strengthen their squad in January. Isco and Sergio Ramos could soon be playing in Premier League while Liverpool are lining up a bid for a quality central defender as well.
On that note, we take a look at the best transfer news and rumours to have dominated the headlines all day long.
Sergio Ramos on his way to Chelsea?
As crazy it may sound but bookies have slashed the odds for Sergio Ramos joining Chelsea next summer in a reported £30million deal. According to Daily Star, Florentino Perez is planning a massive squad overhaul next summer and wants to sell his 30-year-old skipper. Antonio Conte wants a strong defender to lead his back four and Ramos is seen as the ideal fit.
According to Ladbrokes, the odds on Ramos joining Chelsea by the end of summer 2017 have been cut from 5/1 to just 7/2. Ramos was previously linked with a switch to Premier League when Manchester United came close to signing him under Louis van Gaal.
Wait, Liverpool are chasing Sergio Ramos as well?
It seems Spanish media is convinced of Real Madrid cutting ties with Sergio Ramos next summer and Premier League clubs are prepared to put in big money bids to sign him. Liverpool have been credited with an interest in the Spanish star who is on the verge of quitting the club, according to Fichajes.
Ramos is likely to cost the suitors around £30million in transfer fee but convincing the player to join them could be the real test.
Robin van Persie on the move again
According to reports from Metro, Robin van Persie is close to joining the Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune, who are ready to offer £10.8 million for the 33-year-old striker. Fenerbahce are set to make a £7.8m profit on the Dutchman who joined the Turkish side from Manchester United last summer for a fee of £3.8m.
Van Persie was linked with a Premier League return this summer with Leicester and Stoke City interested in his services.
Sevilla to sign Arsenal target in January
Sevilla have lined up a January bid for the in-demand Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup. The 24-year-old star is also linked with Arsenal as Santi Cazorla's replacement who is rumoured to join Juventus on a free transfer next summer.
Ozyakup is valued in the region of £25million and could be involved in a tug of war as Sevilla and Arsenal fight it out for his signing.
Matteo Darmian has a new suitor
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian is certain to quit Old Trafford in January with a string of clubs lining up for his signature. According to Football Italia, Inter Milan are the next in line to register their interest in the Italian defender who is also linked with a move to Barcelona.
Inter Milan are currently £5million short of Manchester United’s valuation and will need to upgrade their bid if they want to sign the wantaway defender.
Tottenham ready to break the bank for Isco
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to beat the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United to sign the Real Madrid playmaker Isco. According to Daily Star, a £40m bid will force Real Madrid to sell the player who is no longer wanted by the manager Zinedine Zidane.
Spurs are missing an able replacement for Christian Eriksen and manager Mauricio Pochettino sees Isco as the perfect player to lead Tottenham’s attack.
Mike Phelan signs with Hull on permanent basis
Hull City boss Mike Phelan has signed a contract to become the club's permanent manager. Phelan has been the caretaker manager of the club for the entire season after former manager Steve Bruce stepped down in July just three weeks before the start of the new campaign.