Premier League transfer news: Gareth Bale, N’Golo Kante, Gabriel Jesus

Bale is backed to stay at Real Madrid
despite being linked with a return to England

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After an indifferent season due to form and injuries the
28-year-old forward has been linked with potential moves to Premier
League clubs Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea. However,
The Sun reports that Bale has support from
Perez and the Real board to “bounce back” and prove his worth to
the Madrid club. 

Last week Bale was also asked about joining Bayern Munich,
but it’s claimed he is ready to “fight for his place” in
Spain.

Mbappe wants Kante to join him at
PSG

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe believes Chelsea
midfielder N’Golo Kante would be a perfect signing for the French
side. Mbappe was asked which player he would want at PSG and
replied: “Kante, according to our needs and also the quality of the
player. I think he’s a player that would suit our team perfectly.
He is French, bring back a Frenchman for the attractiveness of our
Championship, it would be good. I think all the French like N’Golo
Kante, and it would be a pleasure to have him in our league.”
(Daily Mail via beIN Sports)  

Jesus takes time on City contract
talks

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus will wait on opening
contract extension talks with the Premier League champions. Jesus,
who has three years remaining on his current deal, said: “When the
time comes to talk about it, we will talk about it. I am extremely
happy here, with my personal life and my achievements.” (Sky Sports) 

Arsenal offer improved deal to
Wilshere

Jack Wilshere, who is out of contract at the end of the season,
has been offered an improved deal to stay at Arsenal. The
midfielder is a target for Everton, Wolves and a host of clubs in
Italy and would be available on a free transfer this summer. It’s
believed that Arsenal have now offered a contract “in excess of
£100,000-a-week” to the England international. (Daily Mirror) 

Jack Butland: Stoke City to Wolves

Championship title winners Wolves want to sign Stoke and England
goalkeeper Jack Butland. The Premier League new boys are ready to
make a £35m swoop for the stopper if Stoke are relegated. (Daily Express)

Meyer banished from Schalke
training

Liverpool and Arsenal target Max Meyer looks certain to leave
Schalke this summer after being banished from training with the
German club’s first team for the rest of the season. The
out-of-contract midfielder has accused Schalke sporting director
Christian Heidel of bullying during contract negotiations. (Sky Sports via Bild)

Fellaini keen on longer United deal

It was reported yesterday that Marouane Fellaini is
“close” to extending his contract at Manchester United, but it’s
claimed that the midfielder is seeking a “longer deal than the one
currently on the table”. The Belgian, who is out of contract at the
end of the season, has reportedly been offered a one-year deal to
stay at Old Trafford. (ESPN)

Bruno Fernandes: Sporting Lisbon to
Chelsea

Chelsea have emerged as favourites to sign Sporting Lisbon star
Bruno Fernandes. The 23-year-old midfielder has been linked with
Tottenham and Liverpool, but it’s reported that Chelsea “have now
made contact” with the Portuguese international. (The Sun) 

Jorginho agent confirms interest from ‘several
clubs’

The agent of Napoli midfielder Jorginho has confirmed that a
number of clubs are interested in signing the 26-year-old.
Manchester City and Manchester United lead the chase for the Italy
international and his agent Joao Santos said “several clubs” have
made contact about a potential deal. (Daily Mail) 

Bryan Cristante: Atalanta to
Arsenal/Chelsea

Atalanta midfielder Bryan Cristante is a target for London
rivals Arsenal and Chelsea. The 23-year-old has scored 12 goals in
44 matches for Atalanta and is reportedly keen on a move to
England. (Sky Sports)

Premier League news and talking
points

Klopp: Liverpool stars will follow Firmino’s
lead

After Roberto Firmino agreed a new five-year deal, Liverpool
boss Jurgen Klopp expects the Brazilian striker to be the first of
many players to “commit their future” to the Anfield club. Klopp
said: “At the moment every player knows about our plans. He’s the
first [to commit] but for sure he won’t be the last.” (The Daily Telegraph) 

Carroll sent home from West Ham
training

West Ham manager David Moyes and striker Andy Carroll were
involved in a “heated exchange” at the club’s training ground.
Carroll was “sent home early” from training after questioning
Moyes’s decision to leave him on the bench during the 4-1 defeat
against Manchester City on Sunday. (The Times)