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Monday’s Premier League transfer roundup focused on Arsenal’s rejected bid for Celtic’s Kieran Tierney, Tottenham’s offer for Nicolo Zaniolo and Liverpool’s interest in taking Philippe Coutinho back to Anfield. Today’s edition discusses Spurs’ interest in a former star, West Ham agreeing a deal for a Bundesliga striker and Everton’s new signing.
Spurs eye Bale
When Gareth Bale joined Real Madrid in 2013, he was the most expensive player in the world and was on the verge of becoming a superstar. His time in Spain has been successful, with him scoring in two out of the four Champions League finals he was won with Los Merengues. However, the 29-year-old could be on the move this summer, according to reports, and it is Spurs who are being named as an interested party. According to Marca, Daniel Levy and co have told Real that they are willing to pay between €50m (£45.1m) and €60m (£54.1m) for the Wales international. In terms of wages, though, they have made it clear to the former Southampton man’s representatives that they will not be able to afford to pay him the €17m (£15.3m) a season he currently earns.
Haller fee agreed
Since Marko Arnautovic departed for Shanghai SIPG, West Ham’s desire to sign a striker has been clear for all to see. Maxi Gomez, Andrea Belotti, Diego Costa and Neal Maupay are amongst those to have been linked to the Hammers. However, it seems that they may finally have a new man to lead their attack. Eintracht Frankfurt have confirmed that they have agreed a fee with the Irons for the sale of Sebastien Haller. He is now on his way to London for a medical, with the fee believed to be within the region of £45m. The 25-year-old Frenchman scored 15 goals in the Bundesliga last season and also provided nine assists.
Everton sign Delph
Everton have already signed one midfielder, albeit one they had on loan last season, in Andre Gomes. Now, they have brought in a second one. It has been confirmed that Fabian Delph has joined the Toffees from Manchester City for a fee reportedly worth up to £10m. The 29-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the Goodison Park outfit. During his time with the Citizens, the England international made 89 appearances, scoring five goals. Upon the completion of the switch, the former Aston Villa ace told Everton’s official website, “I’m really happy to be here, I’m going to give absolutely everything – nothing less than 100 percent. Hopefully, we can push together, fans and players, to do something special.”