EPL Transfer Talk – 18 August – Mahrez signs new contract

EPL Transfer Talk – 18 August – Mahrez signs new contract

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Mile Jedinak’s move to Aston Villa has been completed, Crystal Palace have announced. The Socceroo links up with the Villans on a three-year contract and is sure to enjoy more first team football after struggling for consistent game time under Alan Pardew at Palace.

OFFICIAL: Mile Jedinak signs with Aston Villa

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In arguably their biggest deal of the summer, Leicester City have confirmed winger Riyad Mahrez has signed a new deal with the club that runs until the end of the 2019-20 season. The Algerian played a starring role last season as the Foxes claimed an unprecedented Premier League title.

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Hull City are looking to sign a striker before the close of the transfer window and that man could be Lorient forward Benjamin Moukandjo. The Hull Daily Mail reports the Tigers have launched a £9 million bid for the player who scored a brace on the opening day of the Ligue 1 season.

Following Ashley Williams’ departure to Everton, Swansea have been on the lookout for a replacement and have narrowed their targets down to two choices according to Wales Online. The report claims Manchester City’s Jason Denayer and Finland’s Ragnar Sigurdsson are the two men being pursued by the Swans.

Manchester United could be set to revive their interest in Monaco full-back Fabinho, Spanish publication Marca speculates. It is being reported Jose Mourinho wants the Brazillian to replace Matteo Darmian, who has been linked with a move to Napoli.

Leicester City are leading the race to sign Roma midfielder Leandro Paredes according to Italian outlet Calciomercato. The report claims the Foxes will have to battle it out with Liverpool for the player’s signature. His fate is expected to be decided when Roma know their status in the Champions League.

Arsenal could be set to sign long-term target Julian Draxler in the coming weeks, according to TuttoMercatoWeb via Inside Futbol. The source is claiming Draxler’s club Wolfsburg are willing to accept an offer of around €50 million for the German international.

Arsenal youngster Serge Gnabry could be on the move back to his native Germany this summer, with Hertha Berlin reportedly interested according to Bild. Gnabry has enjoyed a strong Olympic campaign for his country having scored four goals in six games.

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