Sergio Ramos
Ramos looked destined to go down as a Real Madrid legend, etched into
the club’s rich history as the man who saved La Decima, but could his
10-year stay be set to come to a bitter end? Speculation has been rife
in the Spanish press that the relationship between the 29-year-old and
the club’s hierarchy has broken down, with Manchester United supposedly
poised to pounce. With just two years left on his contact, United might
be hoping to pick Ramos up at a reduced price, but Guillem Balague
insists that nothing but a €200m buy-out clause will do - and Real don't
want to sell anyway. Sky Bet side with the Spanish football pundit,
going 1/6 that Ramos remains at the Bernabeu and 5/1 for a move to Old
Trafford.
Favourite to: Stay at Real Madrid
Harry Kane
It seemed inevitable that the season’s breakthrough player would be
linked with a top club this summer, with Tottenham fans well versed when
it comes to speculation surrounding their star men. Having seen Gareth
Bale depart two years ago, they will be desperate to hold on to
21-year-old Kane, who netted 21 Premier League goals last season.
Manchester United missed out when Bale headed to Madrid but are
favourites for Kane at 4/1. However, Sky Bet expect Tottenham to hold on
to the England striker, for now at least, with odds of 1/8 on no deal
happening.
Favourite to: Stay at Tottenham
Charlie Austin
Austin is sure to attract plenty of interest this summer after
scoring 18 goals in QPR’s doomed campaign. That impressive tally has
already attracted an England call-up and various Premier League clubs
are thought to be lining up bids, with Newcastle (1/2), West Ham (4/1),
Southampton (8/1) and Bournemouth (10/1) heading the betting. Hoops fans
hoping the 25-year-old remains at Loftus Road may be disappointed - the
odds of Austin staying put this summer are 14/1.
Favourite to: Join Newcastle
Nathaniel Clyne
Like Austin and Kane, Clyne attracted international recognition for a
stand-out campaign, with the Premier League’s top clubs also alerted.
Manchester United were initially thought to lead the chase for the
24-year-old right-back’s services but it is Liverpool who now head the
betting at odds of 1/4, with their bitter rivals out to 4/1.
Southampton, who boasted the second best defensive recorded in the
Premier League last season, are 6/1 to hold on to their man, with no
obvious replacement lined up.
Favourite to: Join Liverpool
Raheem Sterling
Liverpool’s prized asset is one of the shortest-priced players to
move in Sky Bet’s transfer betting, with odds of just 2/9 to join
Manchester City this summer and 9/2 to stay at Anfield. With no sign of
renewed contract talks, Liverpool must decide what price, if any, they
are willing to sell the 20-year-old for, having reportedly rejected two
previous bids. A third offer from City looks inevitable, although the
prospect of a deal with Real Madrid (7/1), Chelsea (8/1), Arsenal (10/1)
and Manchester United (16/1) is not ruled out.
Favourite to: Join Manchester City
Paul Pogba
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Former Manchester United midfielder Pogba has been
relentlessly linked with a return to the Premier League, while he is
reportedly also on the radars of Real Madrid and Barcelona. However,
Champions League runners-up Juventus seem to have no reason to sell and,
with no formal bids on the table, are odds-on at 5/6 to retain his
services. Manchester City is once again considered the most likely
destination at 7/4 while the Spanish giants are 6/1 apiece.
Favourite to: Stay at Juventus
Jack Wilshere
Another player linked with City, with the additional benefit of boosting their depleted homegrown contingent,
is Wilshere. However, Sky Bet see this deal as even less likely with
Arsenal, like Juve, reluctant to sell. The 23-year-old endured another
injury-ravaged campaign for the Gunners but rediscovered fitness and
form towards the end of the season, signing off with an impressive brace
for England. He’s just 1/10 to remain at the Emirates beyond the
transfer window and 6/1 to join City, with double-figure odds on any
other potential suitor.
Favourite to: Stay at Arsenal
Harry Kane: Manchester United are interested in signing the Tottenham striker
Manchester United are interested in signing Tottenham striker Harry Kane this summer, according to Sky sources.
United are in the market for a new striker after electing not to buy Radamel Falcao while Robin van Persie's future at the club remains uncertain.
Kane took the Premier League by storm last season as he scored 21 goals and was voted the PFA Young Player of the Year.
Sky Sports News HQ reporter James Cooper was told Kane was not on United's radar last month but the Red Devils have now revised their stance on the Spurs forward.
"It is a search for a striker that now includes Harry Kane and that is interesting," said Cooper.
"Things have changed in the last three or four weeks. He wasn't on Manchester United's radar then but I think he is now.
"He is on the list of possible deals that Manchester United might be tempted into doing this summer.
"What Manchester United are doing is looking at all their options. There certainly has been no bid at the moment between Old Trafford and White Hart Lane and no real negotiations at all.
"But what has shifted is that Manchester United have interest in the player. He is under consideration by Louis van Gaal."
Speaking last month, the 21-year-old made it clear he intends to stay put and build on a breakthrough season under Mauricio Pochettino that saw him make his senior England debut.
"Spurs are a big club and I have a bright future here," Kane said. "I hope to continue scoring goals and doing well with the club."
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