Premier League transfer news: Gonzalo Higuain, Christian Eriksen, Jonny Evans

Juventus striker Higuain says he would
‘love to play in the Premier League’

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The 30-year-old, who is in Argentina’s World Cup squad, has a
contract with Juventus until 2021 but last month was linked with a move to Chelsea.

When asked where his future lies, Higuain told ESPN in
Argentina: “I have a contract with Juventus and no one has
communicated anything different. I’m very calm, my soul stays in
Turin for now. But I would love to play in the Premier League, it
fascinates me a lot.”

The Daily Mail reported in May that Higuain had
been offered to Chelsea by Juventus. The Italian club want to
re-sign Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata and Higuain could go to
Stamford Bridge as part of a potential deal.

Barcelona target Lemar instead of
Eriksen

Barcelona were previously linked with a move for Tottenham
midfielder Christian Eriksen, but it appears the Spanish giants now
see Monaco’s Thomas Lemar “as the preferred candidate to upgrade
their midfield”. Lemar, a target for Arsenal and Liverpool in the
past, could cost Barcelona between £60m and £80m. Spurs would
demand a higher fee for Danish star Eriksen. (Daily Mirror)

Evans signs for Leicester City

Jonny Evans has today completed a £3.5m transfer from West Brom
to Leicester City. The Northern Ireland defender, 30, has signed a
three-year contract and said it was a move he “couldn’t turn down”.
Leicester boss Claude Puel is delighted with the signing and calls
Evans “a winner and a leader”. (BBC)

Palace want £70m for Zaha

Tottenham look likely to end their interest in Wilfried Zaha
after it was reported that Crystal Palace want £70m for the Ivory
Coast international. The forward, 25, signed a five-year
£110,000-a-week deal with Palace last year. (Daily Mail)

Jack Grealish: Aston Villa to
Tottenham

Spurs are lining up a bid for Aston Villa midfielder Jack
Grealish. After failing to get promoted the Championship club look
likely to offload their star players because of financial issues.
But Villa have insisted Grealish won’t be sold for anything less
than £40m. (The Daily Telegraph)

Felipe Anderson: Lazio to West Ham

West Ham are hopeful a deal can be struck with Lazio for
midfielder Felipe Anderson. The Italian club value the 25-year-old
at €50m (£44m). (Sky Sports)

Toure set for east London?

West Ham are also in talks with former Manchester City
midfielder Yaya Toure. The Ivory Coast star, 35, is without a club
after being released by the Premier League champions and is “keen
to be reunited with ex-City boss Manuel Pellegrini at London
Stadium”. (Daily Mail)

Marko Arnautovic: West Ham to Manchester
United

While West Ham aim to bring Felipe Anderson and Yaya Toure to
east London, one player they hope to keep is Marko Arnautovic. The
Hammers have put a £60m price tag on the Austrian striker, who has
been linked with Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)

Toby Alderweireld: Tottenham to Manchester
United

Negotiations between United and Tottenham are “deadlocked” over
the possible transfer of defender Toby Alderweireld. Spurs want
more than £55m for the Belgian international. (London Evening Standard)