Premier League giants Liverpool are readying a fresh assault on Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos, according to the Daily Mirror. The R...
- Premier League giants Liverpool are readying a fresh assault on Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos, according to the Daily Mirror. The Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is a big fan of the Greek centre-back and he is eager to lure him to Anfield in the summer.
- Southampton's hopes of signing Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, have taken a step forward after manager Louis van Gaal suggested he still wishes to sell the Mexican this summer, following the conclusion of his loan at Real Madrid. (Metro)
- Superdeporte has learned that Valencia stopper Nicolas Otamendi has become the subject of interest from top European clubs. The Argentine defender has enjoyed an excellent start to his career at Mestalla and is already regarded as one of La Liga’s top centre-backs.
- Tottenham are planning a summer bid for 22-year-old Marseille midfielder Florian Thauvin. (Mirror)
- Brendan Rodgers has conceded that Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League could mean they miss out on transfer targets. (Guardian)
- Meanwhile, Rodgers also refused to confirm or deny Liverpool's interest in 21-year-old PSV Eindhoven forward Memphis Depay. (Liverpool Echo)
- And Dutchman Depay has played down talk of a £25m move to Manchester United. (Daily Express)
- Spanish media outlet Marca is reporting that Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi will probably be leaving Santiago Bernabeu in the summer. The former Real Sociedad footballer never quite managed to justify the €30 million price tag. Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao have so far expressed interest
- Barcelona forward Pedro Rodriguez is on the radar of Premier League leaders Chelsea, according to Marca. It is no secret that the Spain international is almost certain to leave the Catalans in the summer in search of first team football and it is believed that Inter Milan lead the chase for his services.
- Finally, Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is being reportedly being targeted for a shock transfer by Real Madrid.
The Nigerian international has been at Stamford Bridge since 2006, but has been linked with a summer move away after making just 12 Premier League appearances this season.And according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, Spanish giants Real Madrid are interested in bringing the 28-year-old – who has two years left on his contract – to the Bernabéu. (Metro)
