Sunday was not a dry day for the transfer rumor well, even before Duncan Castles’ report that Jose Mourinho had put four Old Trafford regulars on Manchester United’s sell list.
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It wasn’t even the only United transfer rumor of note, as several sources are working on reports that claim Monaco’s Fabinho is ready for a move to Manchester. The 22-year-old right back shares the same agent as Mourinho, and the manager is said to be willing to spend as much as $29 million for Fabinho.
Sky Sports has sources that believe Tottenham is buying Marseille winger Georges-Kevin N’Koudou, and have agreed to terms with the French club to the tune of $14.25 million. Spurs declined comment on the story.
Respected newshound Gianluca DiMarzio says Arsenal have taken the next steps in its pursuit of Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. The 23-year-old Argentine has scored 38 goals over the last two Serie A campaigns, and was the league’s top scorer in 2014-15.
Liverpool may want to bring Jeremy Mathieu to England, according to Le Parisien. The 32-year-old French back has been at Barcelona since arriving from Valencia in 2014. He’s made 75 appearances with three goals for the Blaugranas, and would supplement Liverpool’s center back corps.
