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With relegation comes the exit of a number of high profile players from a club, and Newcastle United are at the forefront of this experience. The Daily Star are reporting Middlesbrough are interested in bringing goalkeeper Tim Krul to the Riverside Stadium, following the Toon’s signing of Gent shot-stopper Matz Sels, a name the Premier League newcomers were also reportedly interested in.
Manchester City have already been a big player in this window following the signings of Ilkay Gundogan and Nolito (announced today). According to the Daily Mirror, the Sky Blues are willing to exceed the £100 million barrier in order to add Everton defender John Stones and Schalke youngster Leroy Sane to their ranks.
French publication L’Equipe are reporting Liverpool are keen on a deal with Newcastle for French midfielder Moussa Sissoko. Jurgen Klopp is said to be an admirer of the midfielder, who has previously been linked with a move to Arsenal.
In a further blow to the recently relegated Magpies, they have now lost Andros Townsend to Crystal Palace after only signing him during the January transfer window from Tottenham. Sky Sports had reported earlier the London side had met his release clause of £13 million.
BREAKING: #CPFC have completed the signing of @andros_townsend for £13m on a five year deal!#WelcomeAndros 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/lb759ljtkw
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) July 1, 2016
A bidding war could be underway between two clubs for the services of Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who has been made this window available by the European champions. According to the Daily Mail, both Everton and West Ham are said to have eyes for the player, who has failed to feature regularly since his move from Inter Milan.
After an impressive campaign upon their return to the Premier League in 2015-16, Watford will want to bolster their defensive stocks for what is sure to be another tough season. Tribal Football are reporting the Hornets are on the verge of signing 25-year-old centre-back Christian Kabasele from Belgian club Genk. This now has been confirmed by the clubon their Twitter.
OFFICIAL: #watfordfc pleased to announce the signing of Christian Kabasele on a 5-year deal: https://t.co/JX1HImtqSA pic.twitter.com/7mFH62c6Wk
— Watford FC (@WatfordFC) July 1, 2016
As Chelsea look to close out the signing of striker Michy Batshuayi in coming days, Diego Costa could be heading back to his former club Atletico Madrid. The Mirror states that a £35 million deal is in the works, which would see the fiery hitman return to the Spanish capital.
English champions Leicester City are looking to add further depth to their forward stocks for next season, with ESPN Brazil reporting the Foxes are interested in Gremio striker Luan Vieira, although the Brazilian club are reportedly holding out for a fee in the region of £20 million.
Rumours in recent weeks have suggested that Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez may be on the way out of London this summer, with speculation that he is growing unsettled at the club. Reports from the Daily Mail suggest the Gunners have knocked back an approach from Serie A champions Juventus, who have now turned their attentions to former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.
Tottenham target Vincent Janssen has he admitted that he is disappointed with AZ Alkmaar’s decision to reject a bid from Tottenham – publicly stating that he does want to make the move to the Premier League during the summer window, according to the Guardian.
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