SM
Barcelona vs. Brann: 6 hrs 59 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Thursday's paper talk: David Alaba, Hulk, Paul Pogba

:Headline: Thursday's paper talk: David Alaba, Hulk, Paul Pogba: ID:425860: from db_amp
A Premier League club is on a shortlist of potential destinations for David Alaba, while Hulk's next move could include a drastic pay cut.

What the papers say

Chelsea are believed to be on a shortlist of potential destinations for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, if he decides to leave the club next summer. The Sun, via Bild, reports Alaba's agent has marked four clubs for the 28-year-old to consider: Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Paris St Germain. However there are doubts as to whether the Stamford Bridge club would be able to afford Alaba's reported £350,000-a-week wage demands.

The Sun also reports Brazilian striker Hulk is willing to take a 90% pay cut to ensure a move to the Premier League. Citing Portuguese outlet Record, the paper says the 34-year-old is willing to make some financial concessions to secure his desired destination after turning down an opportunity to extend his contract with Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG. West Ham are believed to be interested in his signature, though Porto and Zenit St Petersburg are among a host of international clubs also touted to be in the mix.

Valencia's Maxi Gomez is being looked at by Arsenal and Wolves (Mark Kerton/PA)

Arsenal and Wolves are reportedly among the clubs eyeing a move for Valencia striker Maxi Gomez. According to the Daily Mail, Valencia are looking to offload the 24-year-old in order to raise some much-needed cash. The Gunners view Gomez as a potential solution to their attacking woes, while Wolves are searching for a replacement up-front after Raul Jimenez fractured his skull.

The Gunners are also among a host of Premier Clubs keeping a close eye on Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey. The Mail says Arsenal, Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United will all have scouts at Leverkusen's Europa League tie with Slavia Prague on Thursday following a number of impressive displays by the 23-year-old.

According to The Sun, NAC Breda forward Sydney van Hooijdonk could join Nottingham Forest on a free transfer in January, though Swansea and Sheffield Wednesday are also believed to be interested in the 20-year-old. He is the son of ex-Forest man Pierre van Hooijdink.

Social media round-up

Players to watch

Manchester United's Paul Pogba has received interest from Juventus and Real Madrid (Phil Noble/PA)

Paul Pogba: Manchester United privately believe Juventus and Real Madrid might not be able to afford the 27-year-old, according to ESPN.

Frenkie de Jong: Mundo Deportivo reports Bayern Munich are preparing to make a move for the Barcelona midfielder.

amp_article__425860 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2020-12-10 08:53:28:
html db last update - 2021-03-08 21:16:49 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html
Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .