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Hello and welcome to the Premier League transfer news and rumours for the day! Here are the top stories of January 3, 2019.
#5 Jordi Cruyff’s asks Dutchmen to snub City
Son of the late legendary Johan Cruyff, Jordi Cruyff, has given his opinion on Matthijs De Ligt and Frenkie De Jong’s next career move. The pair have been linked with Manchester City, PSG and Barcelona and Cruyff believes that he should snub moves to the former two.
According to him, choosing money is not important when the likes of PSG and the Etihad outfit are interested in a player. The important part, he believes, is making a decision that makes sense in the football aspect of things.
“Money is no longer important when clubs like PSG and Manchester City show interest," Cruyff said. "Choose what you choose, it's always good, the key is how you finally make the right decision.”
The former Barcelona star thinks that while Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is the perfect manager for the aforementioned duo, the lack of security after his departure is something that they should consider.
"Guardiola is the perfect coach for De Jong and De Ligt, but what will happen when he leaves? Will Manchester City continue betting on the same DNA?”
Finally, he finished off by putting forward a scenario wherein the Arab owners of the aforementioned clubs could get tired, which is why it makes more sense to join the Catalans since the vision of the club is always the same – regardless of who the manager or president are.
"The same can apply to PSG, what happens if the current owner tires? In that sense, Barcelona offers more security, whoever the coach or who manages the club, sports policy always is the same. As a player, you never depend on who is in charge."
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#4 Pochettino hopes Eriksen signs new contract
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has revealed his hopes of seeing Christian Eriksen sign an extension with the Lilywhites. The Dane has a contract offer from the London outfit but he is apparently in no hurry to sign a new deal.
As a result, the former Espanyol and Southampton manager stated that while he is not the one directly involved in this – which means he doesn’t suffer much – he hopes that the midfielder agrees to sign a new deal because he is a very important player for the Lilywhites.
"I am not a person that suffers too much in this type of situation," Pochettino told reporters.
"Football is dynamic, Christian Eriksen is so important for Tottenham. You would like to have this type of player with you. It's a negotiation, it will be fantastic if he will commit to the club."
#3 Emery says no to Navas
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has lifted the lid on the Gunners’ supposed interest in Keylor Navas. The Real Madrid goalkeeper has lost his number one spot to Thibaut Courtois this season.
The Costa Rican started the season as the first choice for Champions League matches but has seen his spot taken by the former Chelsea goalkeeper. As a result, he had been linked with a move to North London.
According to Unai Emery, however, there is no truth in the stories linking the former Levante goalkeeper to the Emirates as he is happy with the shotstoppers that he currently has at his disposal.
“Not true,” he said in response to Navas rumours. “We never speak about one goalkeeper because I think – and it’s true – we are very happy with the three goalkeepers we have now. We’ve never spoken about Keylor Navas.”
#2 Manchester madness
Manchester madness has come a little earlier than it normally does. Nevertheless, the Red Devils have been linked with two defenders today, which is not a surprise given that their backline is currently weak.
According to reports, the Red Devils are interested in bringing in a center-half in January. As a result, they have set their sights on Milan Skriniar and Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli.
Meanwhile, they might be wanting to sign defenders but there are clubs that want to sign a center-back from the Old Trafford. According to Estadio Deportivo, Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has attracted the interest of La Liga side Sevilla.
The report further adds that the main problem that the Spanish side face right now are his wages. As a result, talks haven’t advanced between the two clubs on a potential deal for the former Villarreal man.
#1 All about Chelsea
The Blues seem to be on fire right now. Only yesterday they announced the signing of Christian Pulisic, who is set to join the Stamford Bridge in the summer. And today, they have been linked with two more stars.
One of them is Denis Suarez. According to reports, Denis Suarez is expected to leave Barcelona in the winter market as he hasn’t been able to stamp his authority on the side. Chelsea are among the clubs interested in him.
Meanwhile, according to a report from Don Balon, Real Madrid have received an €80 million offer for Isco from Chelsea. The Londoners want to sign him in January itself but the Galacticos are demanding around €120 million for him, which is a price no-one is willing to pay.
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