Rumour Reel: Draxler to Everton as Koeman eyes marquee signing

Reds say bye to bad boy Balotelli?

Ajax are reportedly ready to hand out of favour Mario Balotelli a lifeline, after his disappointing years at Liverpool.

Liverpool’s Italian striker has only managed to net twice in 36 total appearances for the Reds and AC Milan, the latter being on loan. Despite this, the Amsterdam outfit are willing to take a punt on him, after making it to the final qualifying round of the Champions League.

The 25-year-old has 12 months remaining on his contract, but Liverpool could look to recoup some of the £16m they paid for him 2014. Ajax could also see Balotelli as a replacement for Arkadiusz Milik, who moved to Napoli this summer.

Hornets look at Lemina

Gabon international Mario Lemina is ready to leave Juventus this summer, despite only making his loan move from Marseille permanent in April of this year.

Lemina cost the Old Lady just £7m and, after making just 10 domestic appearances last term, his value has rocketed to around £20m. The dynamic box-to-box midfielder can also play on the wing or even full back, and has reportedly interested Watford.

The Hornets have already had a bid rebuffed according to reports, and now face stiff opposition in the form of Schalke. The German club have reportedly sent a bid of around £19m to Turin, and are now waiting for the Serie A champions’ response.

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