Thomas Strakosha headlines our Rumour Mill as Liverpool bid to make Lazio star their No.1

David Cooper - Writer 10:40 17/06/2018
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  • The summer transfer window for all international deals is open.

    That has started a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

    Across the world of football, there is plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

    Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

    Let us know your thoughts via Twitter and Facebook.

    THOMAS STRAKOSHA

    Liverpool are planning a raid for the Lazio goalkeeper, according to Italian TV channel Sportitalia.

    The Merseysiders are desperate to sign a new man between the sticks this summer following Lloris Karius’ Champions League howlers and Simon Mignolet’s poor form.

    And the 23-year-old Albanian star could well be the answer.

    Valued at £35m (Dh107m), Strakosha has rose to prominence with the Serie A side in each of the past two seasons and firmly established himself as the Biancocelesti No.1.

    It remains to be seen whether Lazio will be prepared to sell the shot-stopper but the lure of Liverpool may prove too much for the 6 ft 4 in star.

    ROME, ITALY - APRIL 11: Thomas Strakosha of SS Lazio in action during the SS Lazio training session at Formello on April 11, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

    Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha.

    ANTHONY MARTIAL

    Manchester United have slapped a £75 million (Dh365m) valuation on the French forward, The Mirror reports.

    The French forward, who was left out of Didier Deschamps’ France squad after a frustrating season at Old Trafford, could now be priced out of a move.

    Tottenham, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have all been linked with the 22-year-old’s services.

    Martial, himself, is said to be keen to move on this summer and is set for talks on his future once he returns from holiday.

    Anthony Martial 3


    JAVIER PASTORE

    West Ham are hoping to clinch a deal to sign the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Sky Sports reports.

    The Hammers are set for a summer of change under new boss Manuel Pellegrini and have identified the Argentine as one man they want to bring to the London Stadium.

    The sticking point, however, over a deal is likely to be the 28-year-old’s extortionate wage demands.

    Pastore is believed to seek around £190,000-a-week while PSG could command a transfer fee in the region of £17.5m.

    The east London side are hoping to come to some kind of compromise in the coming weeks.

    Javier Pastore (R)

    Javier Pastore is wanted by West Ham.

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