Premier League transfer news: Antoine Griezmann, Christian Eriksen, Ilkay Gundogan

Atletico Madrid star Griezmann announces he
is staying via a TV documentary

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Griezmann revealed his decision in an “extraordinary manner”,
Sky Sports reports, via a 30-minute documentary
broadcast on Spanish TV channel Movistar. 

Titled The Decision, there were
reportedly two endings to the documentary but the one broadcast
concluded with Griezmann tweeting: “My fans, my team, my home:
Atletico Madrid.”

Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague said that Griezmann “got
in touch with the TV company an hour before the show to tell them
which one to put out there”.

Balague added: “As you can imagine, there has been a lot
of criticism, even from Atletico fans who feel they have been taken
for a ride.”

Barca target Ericksen and Gundogan

After missing out on Griezmann a number of players are now being
linked with Barcelona. The Catalans are looking to replace
midfielder Andres Iniesta and top of their target list are
Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen and Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan.
Spanish publication Sport says a deal for Eriksen could be
“complicated” as he would likely cost in the region of £196m.
The Sun says that City star Gundogan is the man
they want to replace Iniesta. 

Real to make bid for Alisson

According to reports in Italy Real Madrid are set to make an
opening £43.7m bid for Roma goalkeeper Alisson. The Brazil stopper
has also been a target for Liverpool. (Sky Sports) 

Chris Smalling: Manchester United to West
Ham

West Ham’s new boss Manuel Pellegrini is keen to strengthen his
defence this summer and could make a move for Manchester United’s
Chris Smalling. (Metro) 

Daniele Rugani: Juventus to Chelsea

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani could be on his way to Chelsea.
The 23-year-old is reportedly “becoming frustrated” in Turin and
would “relish a move to the Premier League”. (Football Italia) 

Newcastle want £20m for Mitrovic

Newcastle United will demand a £20m transfer fee for Fulham
target Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Serbian striker, who is part of his
country’s World Cup squad, scored 12 goals in 20 games during a
loan spell with Fulham last season. The London club secured
promotion via the play-offs with Mitrovic playing a key role.
(Sky Sports) 

Patrick van Aanholt: Crystal Palace to
Juventus

If Brazilian left-back Sandro leaves for Manchester United then
Juventus will turn their attentions to Crystal Palace’s Patrick van
Aanholt. The Italians could make a £25m move for Dutch
international van Aanholt, 27, should Sandro depart for Old
Trafford. (The Sun) 

Mario Gotze: Borussia Dortmund to
Arsenal

The Gunners are again linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund’s
Mario Gotze. The forward, who scored Germany’s winning goal in the
2014 World Cup final, could be available for £18m. (The Guardian)