Latest Premier League (EPL) News, Transfer Gossip Today, Thursday, May 16th, 2019

This is Naija News compilation of the latest English PremierLeague news and transfer rumours online for today, Thursday, May 16th, 2019.

The Premier League season has finished but this is the time of the year when transfer gossip heats up and the latest rumours round-up is a prime example of that.

Sanchez’s agent meets clubs

Sticking with Man Utd and Alexis Sanchez’s agent has held transfer discussions with both Inter Milan and Juventus, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

Sanchez is highly likely to leave Man Utd after only scoring one goal in the Premier League this past season.

But it’s understood that both Inter and Juventus are currently unwilling to entertain Sanchez’s demands.

Frank Lampard ‘to be named new Chelsea manager with Sarri on brink of sack’

Frank Lampard is set to take over as Chelsea’s new manager, according to reports in Italy.
The Blues are expected to sack Maurizio Sarri this summer — even if he guides the club to Europa League glory with a win over Arsenal.

According to respected TV station Sport Mediaset, Lampard will return to manage his former club after his impressive spell with Derby.

EPL: Solskjaer reveals his plans for four Man United stars

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed his plans for Mason Greenwood, Tahith Chong, Angel Gomes and James Garner, ahead of next season.

Solskjaer said he expects the youngsters to remain at Old Trafford next season and learn from the club’s first team players so that they can become the best players in future.

The Norwegian gave Greenwood his full Premier League debut on the final day of the English Premier League season against Cardiff City, while Chong, Gomes and Garner all featured at least once for the first team this season under Solskjaer.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale offered Tottenham return in $18.5million loan move to escape Bernabeu boos

Gareth Bale has been offered a Tottenham return — in a $A18.5million loan.
Real Madrid are desperate to offload the winger as manager Zinedine Zidane wants him out of his squad.

The Spanish giants are willing to take a huge hit on Bale’s wages too, with the season-long deal covering just half his pay.

Spurs’ transfer committee are discussing the possibility of a loan but have ruled out a permanent deal for their former superstar.

Daniel Sturridge in running for Premier League Goal of the Season

Daniel Sturridge’s stunning late strike at Stamford Bridge in September has been shortlisted for the Premier League Goal of the Season award.

The Liverpool striker came off the bench to rescue a point for his side against Chelsea with an outstanding, curled finish from long range that dipped over Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Sturridge’s effort won the Premier League Goal of the Month award for September and is therefore among the nominees for the overall best of the 2018-19 campaign.

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