TRANSFER RUMOURS! 16th June
StrumSolo > 16/06/2014, 18:40
Diego Costa to Chelsea. Not quite, but soon. Real soon. Thiabaut Courtois is definitely returning to Stamford Bridge this summer though, so that's one saga put to bed at least. Jose Mourinho is keen on Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang too, along with Newcastle, who probably won't provide too much in the way of competition. And if Cesc Fabregas in their midfield wasn't enough of a frightening prospect, there's talk of Toni Kroos being offered £130,000 a week to play alongside him. Jesus.
Thomas Vermaelen has apparently agreed a deal in principle to join Man Utd. Seems sensible enough, but Nani heading the other way? Nacho Monreal could be on his way out of the Emirates as well with Athletic Bilbao showing an interest. Real Sociedad right-back Joseba Zaldua might be the man to replace Bacary Sagna and Joel Campbell will be given a chance to impress after a successful loan spell at Olympiakos and an even better World Cup debut against Uruguay on Saturday night.
Back to United quickly, Jonathan De Guzman. He's in the Dutch squad innit.
Ronald Koeman has targeted Celtic's £8m rated centre-half Virgil van Dijk his first signing as Southampton boss, then he'll nip back to Feyenoord with a bid for Graziano Pelle.
Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Sunderland are all keen on former West Brom loanee Morgan Amalfitano, and Gus Poyet quite likes the look of free agent Costel Pantilimon too.