Premier League transfer news: Ndombele, Silva, Torreira, Pepe, Lindelof, Origi

Spurs will break club transfer record to
sign Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon

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The Sun reports that Spurs have been given the
“green light” to seal a £60m deal for the 22-year-old, who has been
hailed as the “new N’Golo Kante”, his France international
team-mate.

While the Sun says that Ndombele will cost Tottenham £60m,
Sky Sports News reports that the fee will be
£65m. Either way, Ndombele’s deal will smash their previous record
outlay of £35m for Davinson Sanchez two years ago. 

Ndombele is expected to undergo a medical in the next few
days before signing a five-year deal with
Tottenham. 

Poch wants Leeds star Clarke

Tanguy Ndombele is not the only player who could be signing for
Tottenham this summer. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is determined
to land Leeds United winger Jack Clarke and the 18-year-old could
move clubs for £8.5m. (Daily Mail)

Torreira happy at Arsenal

Despite reports linking him with a move back to Italy with AC
Milan, Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is happy at the Emirates.
Sources close to the Uruguayan have suggested that the Milan
speculation has been “wildly exaggerated”. (The Daily Telegraph)

Perfect ten then out for
Silva 

Manchester City midfielder David Silva has revealed that he will
leave the club at the end of the 2019-20 season. Spanish playmaker
Silva said his tenth year at City will be his last. “Ten years for
me is enough,” said the 33-year-old. “It’s the perfect time for me.
Initially, City were talking about two years, but I decided to sign
another one, so I finished at ten years.” (Sky Sports)

Betis eye Origi

Liverpool’s Champions League hero Divock Origi is wanted by Real
Betis. The Spanish side are preparing a £10m bid for the
24-year-old Belgian striker. (BeIN Sports) 

Barca turn to Lindelof

If Barcelona miss out on signing Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax the
Spanish champions could turn their attentions to Manchester United
defender Victor Lindelof. (Daily Mail)

Rivals to bid £65m for
Maguire 

Manchester rivals United and City are prepared to pay £65m for
Leicester centre-back Harry Maguire. It’s understood that both
clubs have been in talks with Leicester for several weeks but as
yet “a deal is no closer to being agreed”. (Sky Sports News)

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Toon face exodus

Rafa Benitez’s departure from Newcastle United could spark a
player exodus at St James’ Park. According to reports striker Ayoze
Perez, goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and defenders Fabian Schar and
Federico Fernandez could leave the Toon. (The Sun)

Palace want Mignolet

The London Evening Standard reports that Crystal
Palace are interested in making an £8m move for Liverpool
goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. However, ESPN says Liverpool do not intend on selling
the Belgian for that amount. 

Gomes signs for Everton

Andre Gomes has completed a £22m transfer from Barcelona to
Everton. The 25-year-old Portugal international said: “It wasn’t
hard to decide, it was an easy decision and I’m very happy to have
made it.” (Sky
Sports)

Gunners to make new bid for Tierney

After seeing their initial £15m bid for Kieran Tierney rejected
by Celtic Arsenal will return with an improved £19m offer for the
Scotland international. The 22-year-old is Unai Emery’s No.1
left-back target. (Daily Mail)

Pepe reports ‘pure lies’

It’s been claimed in France that Liverpool are in talks with
Lille over a transfer for forward Nicolas Pepe. However, the
Champions League winners have denied the reports, calling them
“pure lies”. (ESPN)