Premier League transfer news: Lewandowski, Schmeichel, Higuain, Morata

Bayern expect Lewandowski to stay and
Chelsea and Roma target Schmeichel

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The Poland skipper, who played at the World Cup in Russia, had
reportedly told the German champions that he wanted to leave. But
according to the Daily Star Bayern’s new boss Niko Kovac expects
the 29-year-old to remain at the club. 

Kovac said: “Nothing new about Robert Lewandowski. I
called him and gave him my point of view. I look forward to having
him in the team. He is a great player, a world-class striker who
has done a lot for the club and will do a lot in the
future.”

Morata and Higuain to swap?

Chelsea are keen to thrash out a deal with Juventus for a swap
involving Alvaro Morata and Gonzalo Higuain. It’s reported that the
Blues are “ready to negotiate” a deal that will see Spanish striker
Morata, 25, return to the Italian club and Argentina forward
Higuain, 30, move to Stamford Bridge. (BBC via La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Kasper Schmeichel: Leicester City to
Chelsea/Roma

Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is a target for
Chelsea and Roma. The Denmark international, who was superb in his
country’s last-16 defeat at the World Cup against Croatia, is
wanted by both clubs as their current No.1s may move on. Chelsea’s
Thibaut Courtois and Roma’s Alisson have both been linked with
transfers away from their clubs. (Sky Sports)

Riyad Mahrez: Leicester City to Manchester
City

Riyad Mahrez is closing in on a move to Premier League champions
Manchester City. The Algerian winger has been excused from
pre-season training by Leicester and a deal is expected to be
struck this week. (The Sun)

Aleksandr Golovin: CSKA Moscow to
Chelsea

Aleksandr Golovin’s mother has confirmed that her son is in
talks with Chelsea. The 22-year-old has starred for Russia at the
World Cup and has been linked with a number of Europe’s biggest
clubs. When asked about Chelsea Golovin’s mother Svetlana said:
“Yes, now there are talks between the clubs, but we still do not
know the details. Sacha right now stands only for the Russian team,
fully focused on the World Cup. The transition from one club to
another will only be discussed after it is completed here.”
(The Sun)

Anthony Martial: Manchester United to Bayern
Munich

Bayern Munich have refused to respond to speculation about a
move for Manchester United’s Anthony Martial. The Frenchman, 22,
has been linked with a transfer to the German champions, but the
club’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said: “These things we
discuss internally. If there is something to tell you, we will do
that.” (Daily Mirror)

Daley Blind: Manchester United to
Ajax

Dutch club Ajax are “exploring the possibility” of re-signing
Daley Blind from Manchester United. The 28-year-old defender made
143 appearances for Ajax before joining United in 2014. (Daily Mail)

Malcom: Bordeaux to Inter Milan

Bordeaux winger Malcom had been linked with a move to Tottenham
or Arsenal but it appears that the 21-year-old Brazilian could be
set to join Inter Milan. The Italian side have reportedly offered
€10m (£8.9m) to take Malcom on a one-year loan with the option of
making the move permanent for €30m (£26.6m). (Daily Mirror)