{"id":527117,"date":"2019-09-15T09:49:43","date_gmt":"2019-09-15T13:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=527117"},"modified":"2019-09-15T09:49:43","modified_gmt":"2019-09-15T13:49:43","slug":"transfer-rumours-manchester-united-manchester-city-tottenham-hotspur-crystal-palace-and-southampton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/09\/15\/transfer-rumours-manchester-united-manchester-city-tottenham-hotspur-crystal-palace-and-southampton\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace and Southampton"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Word On Football\u2019s Football Transfer News<\/a> looks at the latest news and rumours from around world football. Today\u2019s edition looks at some of the hot prospects being chased by some of Europe\u2019s top clubs.<\/p>\n

We take a look at a\u00a0Benfica<\/a> youngster being chased by Manchester United<\/a> and Manchester City<\/a>. Plus, with the likes of Real Madrid<\/a> circling, can Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> hold onto hot prospect Troy Parrott. Also, could Crystal Palace<\/a> lose a highly-rated 15-year-old? We also look at the Anderlecht young star interesting Southampton<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Southampton.<\/h2>\n

City and United Chase Benfica Youngster<\/h3>\n

According to Matt Malby of the Mirror<\/a>, Manchester United have joined Manchester City in the race for Benfica youngster Florentino Luis. City pursued the Spaniard in the summer, with many fans describing Luis as the next N\u2019Golo Kante. Eventually, the 20-year-old decided to stay in Portugal.<\/p>\n

Pep Guardiola remains interested; however, rivals United have now entered the race. Portugal holds Luis in high regard. He recently signed a new contract with Benfica. His release clause has since risen to \u20ac120 million.<\/p>\n

Spurs Hot Prospect Wanted<\/h3>\n

Calciomercato.com<\/a> are reporting that Juventus, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich<\/a> are chasing Tottenham forward Troy Parrott. 17-year-old Parrott has recently been capped by the Republic of Ireland Under 21 side. He has impressed with three goals in two games. His performances have drawn comparisons with former Ireland favourite Robbie Keane<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Parrott has yet to feature in Tottenham\u2019s first-team squad. However, he could feature in the Carabao Cup. He has been training with the first-team squad but with Mauricio Pochettino calling for patience with the young star. With some of Europe\u2019s top clubs circling, Spurs could face a fight to keep the young star.<\/p>\n

15-Year-Old Palace Midfielder Wanted<\/h3>\n

David Kent of the Mail<\/a> is reporting that Jadan Raymond of Crystal Palace is wanted by Valencia and Benfica. Both clubs became alerted to the 15-year-olds talents whilst playing for England<\/a> Under 17’s in the Syrenka Cup in Poland. Many view hot prospect Raymond as the brightest talent at Palace\u2019s academy.<\/p>\n

The youngster is in the final year of his academy contract. As yet, Palace have been unable to agree a new deal. Valencia<\/a> and Benfica could battle it out for his signature and could sign him for as little as \u00a3250,000.<\/p>\n

Southampton Transfer Rumours: Saints Chase Belgian Youngster<\/h3>\n

Southampton are chasing Anderlecht starlet Yari Verschaeren. According to Anderlecht Online<\/a>, the Saints are hoping to complete the deal in January. Already a key player with the Belgian club, the 18-year-old would cost in the region of \u00a313 million.<\/p>\n

Verschaeren has become hot property this year. A\u00a0star for Belgium in the summer during the Under 21 European Championships, he\u00a0scored an impressive individual goal against hosts Italy. Yannik Bolasie, the Everton<\/a> winger who spent time on loan with Anderlecht last season, compared him with Eden Hazard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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