EPL Transfer Talk – 21 August – Christian Benteke joins Crystal Palace

EPL Transfer Talk – 21 August – Christian Benteke joins Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of striker Christian Benteke on a four-year deal from Liverpool in a deal rumoured to be worth £32 million. The Belgian international will be hoping for a turnaround in fortunes at his new club, having struggled to play consistently during his sole season with the Reds.

https://twitter.com/CPFC/status/766929072257662977

Chelsea have given up on their attempts to re-sign Romelu Lukaku this summer according to reports from the Daily Mirror. Their report is speculating Antonio Conte is now turning his attention to Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic who has fallen down the pecking order at the Italian champions following Gonzalo Higuaín’s arrival.

And in more news from Stamford Bridge, the Blues have reportedly tabled a £60 million bid for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, Express speculates. If this move was to be completed, it would set a new club record transfer fee for Chelsea.


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After missing out on Riyad Mahrez, Arsenal are reportedly interested in Porto’s Yacine Brahimi, the Daily Mirror claim. If the Gunners are going to complete a deal for the 26-year-old, they would need to pay a fee of around £40 million.

Manchester United youngster James Wilson is set to be loaned out to the Championship yet again this season, the Red Devils have confirmed. The English youth international is set to join Derby County for the season in the hope of gaining even more first-team experience.

https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/767068520450404352

Tottenham’s move for Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou appears to have finally been completed according to the Express. Their report claims the 21-year-old will join the North Londoners with Clinton N’Jie heading in the other direction.

Barcelona have confirmed that Claudio Bravo is set to leave the club this summer and join Manchester City. Technical Secretary Robert Fernandez confirmed the news in a statement which was reported on the club’s Twitter page.

https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/767076196072972290?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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