Premier League transfer news: Eden Hazard, David de Gea, Sadio Mane, Wayne Rooney

It’s claimed Zinedine Zidane quit Real
Madrid after clashing with Florentino Perez over Eden Hazard and
David de Gea

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According to The Sun Zidane and Perez clashed when the
Frenchman said he wanted to bring Chelsea’s Eden Hazard to the
Bernabeu. Perez said no and told the coach that Manchester United
goalkeeper David de Gea should be the club’s top target this
summer. It’s claimed that the disagreement ended with Zidane
telling Perez: “I am done. You take care of the team.”

Zidane’s resignation has boosted Chelsea’s chances of keeping
Hazard at Stamford Bridge, the London Evening Standard reports.

Sadio Mane: Liverpool to Real
Madrid

Another Premier League star reportedly in Real Madrid’s sights
is Liverpool forward Sadio Mane. France Football magazine claims that Mane had
“agreed a deal” to join Real before Zidane’s sudden departure. Mane
gave Real “his verbal agreement” but the fee had not been
discussed. The Liverpool Echo suggests that the Senegal
international, who has three years left on his contract, will not
be sold by the Anfield club.

Diogo Dalot: FC Porto to Manchester
United

Diogo Dalot’s move from Porto to Manchester United will take a
step closer this week when the defender has a medical at Old
Trafford. It’s understood that the 19-year-old has a €20m (£17.4m)
release clause in his Porto contract. (Sky Sports)

Clement Lenglet: Sevilla to Manchester
United

United are also considering a move for Sevilla defender Clement
Lenglet. The Frenchman reportedly has a €35m (£30.7m) release
clause in his contract at Sevilla. (Daily Mail via L’Equipe)

Toby Alderweireld: Tottenham to Manchester
United

It’s been rumoured for the past couple of months that Manchester
United will sign defender Toby Alderweireld from Tottenham. But
despite the persistent speculation there has been no talks between
the two Premier League clubs. (Football.London)

Who will replace Lewandowski at
Bayern?

Last month Robert Lewandowski told Bayern Munich that he wants a
“new challenge”, so who will the German giants target as the Polish
striker’s replacement? ESPN has listed the options and potential names
on Bayern’s shopping list could include Manchester United’s Anthony
Martial, Gareth Bale of Real Madrid and Juventus star Paolo
Dybala.

Xherdan Shaqiri: Stoke City to
Southampton/Tottenham

Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri will leave Stoke City after
telling the relegated club that he wants to remain in the Premier
League. Shaqiri, who has been linked with Southampton and Spurs,
said: “It is no longer a secret that I will leave Stoke City. I
think the Premier League is perfect for me.” (Daily Mirror)

Patrick Roberts: Manchester City to Leicester
City

Riyad Mahrez’s proposed £60m move from Leicester to Manchester
City could see winger Patrick Roberts, 21, go the other way as part
of the deal. (The Daily Telegraph)

Wayne Rooney: Everton to DC United

New Everton boss Marco Silva says he will not stand in the way
of “club legend” Wayne Rooney leaving to join Major League Soccer
side DC United. Silva said: “It’s not in my hands. It’s Wayne’s
decision with the club, before I came. For sure, before everything
is done, I will talk with Wayne because he is a club legend and I
hope everything works out for him and the club. Wayne needs to take
this decision and the club needs to take this decision as well.”
(The Guardian)