Manchester United and Chelsea target Blaise Matuidi is reportedly listening attentively to the advances from other club sides. Elsewhere, in England, Watford FC have joined Everton and Arsenal in the chase to land Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina, while in Italy, Sassuolo are hoping star striker Domenico Berardi will snub offers from Tottenham Hotspur and stay put. Here's a complete report of the latest transfers updates Making The Rounds:
Matuidi doubtful over his PSG future
Blaise Matuidi is a long-term target for both EPL clubs and they've been heavily linked with the Frenchman ever since it emerged that Matuidi could be looking to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
The 30-year-old midfielder, who started twenty-six Ligue 1 matches last season, almost joined Italian giants Juventus FC last year summer but decided to stay put in France. Now the France international's dad, Faria Matuidi, has come out to reveal that his son is open to interests after being disappointed by a lack of communication from Paris Saint-Germain, according to Independent. Faria Matuidi told reporters: “last week Blaise was more interested in staying at Paris Saint-Germain.
Now the situation is more mixed. Paris Saint-Germain, and in particular their new director of football have been apparently slow to reveal their plans. For these reasons we are listening attentively to the offers of other European clubs.”
Watford enters race to land Lemina
Mario Lemina is expected to quit Juventus this summer in search of more guaranteed first team playing time and has been attracting interest from top English clubs.
Mario Lemina was a name discussed by Everton FC manager Ronald Koeman during their recent meetings with Juventus and it now seems Koeman is intent on bringing the 23-year-old midfielder to Goodison Park. However, with fellow Premier League club Arsenal FC also in the race, Everton will face strong competition for Lemina's signature in the shape of Watford, according to Tribal Football.
Watford FC are currently “exploring” the possibility of snapping up the Gabonese international from under the noses of Everton and Arsenal, and are set to offer the out of favor Juventus midfielder fresh terms.
A decision over Lemina's future could be made very soon, with Juventus set for talks with the player in the coming days.
Tottenham keen on Berardi move
Domenico Berardi has been linked with a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur this summer as they're on the hunt for attacking reinforcements, according to Independent. However, Spurs and other clubs were interested in the Italian striker a year ago and he ended up staying then. And now Sassuolo's director general, Giovanni Camevali, is hoping history will repeat itself this time. Camevali insists Berardi will remain with the club ahead of the new season.
