Transfer notebook: Chelsea eyes former Arsenal star, Man City prepare for PSG attack as Everton takeover hits new low
Chelsea are expected to rekindle their interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez as the search for a new number one intensifies.
As reported in this notebook, the blues were interested in signing the Argentine World Cup champion Martínez. last summerbut they were reluctant to pay large sums of money.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino remains a big admirer of his compatriot, as does the club's goalkeeping coach, Ben Roberts, who was on the verge of signing Martinez for Brighton.
town posted losses of £119.6m last year, sparking fears they would have to sell players to stay on the right side of the Premier League's PSR rules.
Chelsea They have made signing a new goalkeeper one of their main priorities and they also have a partner from England Jordan Pickford and Aaron Ramsdale on your list of possible options.
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FEEL THE BERN
Paris Saint Germain They hope the second time is the charm in their pursuit of Manchester City wizard Bernardo Silva.
The Parisians believed they had landed Silva A year ago before choosing to sign a new three-year contract at the Etihad.
But then once again fall short In their quest for Champions League glory, the French giants are planning a summer rebuild with the Portuguese once again at the forefront of their minds.
PSG will feel encouraged by the fact City He appears to have a replacement ready for fan favorite Silva lined up in the shape of West Ham's Lucas Paqueta.
It is believed package has an £85m release clause which kicks in this summer and pep guardiola He was desperate to sign the Brazil international before he was accused of breaching the FA's betting rules, so no charges have ever been laid.
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Farhad Moshiri faces being forced to walk away from Everton with nothing as the ill-fated takeover by 777 Partners teeters on the brink of collapse.
talkSPORT understands Everton Staff have resigned themselves to the fact that the deal is not viable after waiting nine months for Premier League approval, and US investment group MSP is now set to launch a rival takeover bid.
The original deal between Moshiri and 777 was worth around £550 million and the Miami-based investment firm has since loaned to Everton over £200 million to fund day-to-day running costs and player salaries.
Moshiri threatens to bow to fan pressure by backing out of the deal and seeking an alternative buyer.
But having racked up debts of more than £500m, including £160m to MSP, Monaco-based Moshiri is not in a strong position to ask for a bumper payment.
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WALK THE LINE
Tottenham are considering re-signing Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters four years after selling him.
Versatile Walker-Peters fits the profile of the Spurs' offensive-minded boss type Ange Postecoglou He wants to recruit as cover for Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie.
Walker-PetersThe 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of next season and the Saints will be forced to sell if they do not win promotion through the Championship play-offs.
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