Could Chicharito return to the Premier League? Is Raul Jimenez leaving Benfica? Could Miguel Layun play for Rayados? Goal summarizes the transfer talk

Could Chicharito return to the Premier League? Is Raul Jimenez leaving Benfica? Could Miguel Layun play for Rayados? Goal summarizes the transfer talk

SEVILLA WINS PIZARRO FIGHT

Guido Pizarro has bid farewell to his Tigres teammates, leaving training early Thursday to begin the process of a move to Sevilla, according to MedioTiempo.

Boca Juniors had hoped to lure the player back to his native Argentina, but the 27-year-old is eager to try European football for the first time in his career.

VELA WANTS TO STAY WITH SOCIEDAD

Despite offers from MLS, Chivas and Roma, Carlos Vela would rather stay with Real Sociedad, according to Diario Vasco.

The Cancun native's contract has him with the La Liga club for one more season and local reports say he'd like to see that out rather than push for a move away from Basque Country.

MEDEL NEXT FOR TIGRES

With Guido Pizarro set to move to Sevilla, Tigres are looking to bring Gary Medel as a replacement, according to AS.

Boca Juniors are also hoping to sign the Chile international from Inter after the Argentine club missed out on Pizarro, but Tigres are set to offer more money and could sign Medel as soon as Sunday.

PRICE TAG DETERRED GALAXY FROM GIGNAC

LA Galaxy directors flew to Marseille to meet with Andre-Pierre Gignac but were put off by the money the move would require between the transfer fee and his salary, according to a L'Equipe journalist.

That means Gignac could extend his contract with Tigres, France Football previously reported. The forward's contract with Los Felinos expires in June 2018 and, while the report says the Galaxy would've been his first choice, staying in Monterrey is preferable to a move to China.

EVERTON WANTS JIMENEZ

Benfica is taking offers for Mexico forward Raul Jimenez and while Everton is interested, the Portuguese side will demand 50 million euros for a move, according to Portugal daily Record.

Benfica boss Rui Vitoria isn't eager to sell Jimenez but would would sell if the Toffees pay the high price for Jimenez to replace likely departure Romelu Lukaku. Liverpool and West Ham also had been mentioned as landing spots for the No. 9.

 

CHICHARITO IS WEST HAM'S PRIORITY

After failed attempts to bring another forward to London, West Ham has turned its focus to bringing Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez back to the Premier League, according to ESPNFC.

Hernandez has a year left on his deal at Bayer Leverkusen but could be set to leave the Bundesliga. Chicharito also has been linked with a switch to Lyon (see below), while West Ham could be in for his Mexico teammates Raul Jimenez (see above).

ANDERLECHT EYEING MEXICO YOUTH INTERNATIONAL

Anderlecht is interested in bringing in Santos Laguna and former Mexico U-17 holding midfielder Ulises Rivas, according to Voetbal Nieuws.

The 21-year-old previously was linked with Serie A and MLS clubs and his agent told the Belgian outlet Rivas is set to acquire an Italian passport. Though the report indicates there is interest, it also mentions that Anderlecht won the title last year and both central midfielders Sven Kums and Pieter Gerkense are expected to stay on with the club.

ARAUJO SET FOR BUNDESLIGA SWITCH

Santos Laguna center back Nestor Araujo will be the next Mexico international to make a move abroad, according to Mexican journalist Fernando Schwartz.

Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio mentioned in March that the 25-year-old is ready to play in a top European league, and Schwartz reported Monday that a Bundesliga move is coming after the Confederations Cup.

ESPANYOL OPTIMISTIC ABOUT KEEPING REYES

La Liga outfit Espanyol is confident it will be able to secure Diego Reyes' rights from Porto, according to EFE, though the situation is complicated.

While the Catalan club wants to keep the center back on its roster after he spent the year there on loan from Porto, it claims it has the option to buy by June 30, while Reyes' agent told Marca the option had expired May 31.

PORTO POURS WATER ON TECATITO RUMORS

Jesus "Tecatito" Corona reportedly was closing in on signing with one of the world's biggest clubs, according to W Radio, but days later O Jogo reported Porto will not sell the player.

The player is not at the Confederations Cup because of a personal issue, but the report in Mexico claimed the 24-year-old was asked not to take part in the tournament by the club in question. While not named in the initial report, subsequent chatter included links with Milan and Barcelona and another report claiming he'd agreed to leave for Borussia Dortmund. But Porto directors said Sunday that those reports are simply rumors and the winger will stay in Portugal.

AQUINO BEING SCOUTED BY EUROPEAN SIDE

Javier Aquino is a target for Marcelo Bielsa and could join the famous manager's new club Lille, according to ESPN Mexico.

The Tigres winger previously crossed the Atlantic to join Villarreal before returning to Mexico and winning a pair of Liga MX titles. His breakout showing against New Zealand at the Confederations Cup and subsequent appearance against Russia have increased interest for the 27-year-old.

OCHOA RETURNING TO FRANCE

Despite saying he'd like to stay in La Liga, Mexico national team goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa could be going back to Ligue 1, according to Fox Deportes

After suffering through the 2016-17 season with eventually relegated Granada, Marseille would like to bring the shot-stopper back to France, where he spent several successful years at Ajaccio.

LAYUN HAS LIGA MX OFFER 

Monterrey has put an offer on the table for Miguel Layun to return to Liga MX, according to Univision .

The deal would put the Mexico defender among the top three best-paid players in the league were he to join Antonio Mohamed and Rayados.

AMERICA SEEKING URIBE

Club America is seeking to make a move for Atletico Nacional's Mateus Uribe with Darwin Quintero potentially going the other way in a return to his home country, according to Fox Deportes .

America announced the signing of Pedro Arce from the Greek league but would also like to add the Colombian, who played against Las Aguilas in December's Club World Cup. Atletico Nacional may wait to see if European clubs make a bid for Uribe in the winter.

BIG CLUBS IN FOR COSTA RICAN STAR

Both Tigres and Cruz Azul hope to bring Bryan Ruiz to Mexico from Sporting, according to Portuguese newspaper Record .

The 31-year-old Costa Rica captain has spent the last two seasons with the Lisbon club but could return to a club in CONCACAF region for the first time since leaving Alajuelense more than a decade ago.

ARROYO BOUND FOR BRAZIL

Midfielder Michael Arroyo is taking off the Club America shirt and joining Gremio in Brazil, according to Ecuagol .

The Ecuadorian didn't figure in new coach Miguel Herrera's plans, with the team already signing a number of replacements in the attacking midfield roles.

WEST HAM CHASING DAMM

Jurgen Damm is set to leave Tigres with West Ham putting in a bid just under $6 million for 70 percent of the player's contract, according to Univision .

The 24-year-old was expected to move abroad after last year's Copa America Centenario but missed the tournament with an injury. He reportedly would like Tigres to put economics aside and clear the way for a Premier League move.

CHIVAS IN CONTACT WITH VELA

Chivas owner Jorge Vergara himself has reached out to Carlos Vela to gauge his interest in joining the Guadalajara club, according to La Aficion .

While Vergara isn't sure if the 28-year-old is ready to leave Europe with teams in France and Spain reportedly interested, he'd love to bring back the one-time Chivas youth player.

JEMEZ BRINGING IN LA LIGA VETERAN

Cruz Azul is set to bring in Espanyol forward Felipe Caicedo, according to multiple reports in Mexico and Spain .

The Catalan club has said it would accept offers for the Ecuador international, and La Maquina are leading the race to bring him in.

RAYADOS AFTER JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL

Monterrey is looking to bring Eibar and Japan international midfielder Takashi Inui to Liga MX, according to  El Horizonte .

Inui would be the first Japanese international to play in Mexico during the professional era. He's reportedly avaialble at a price Monterrey would be willing to pay and could replace Edwin Cardona if the Colombian's rumored departure comes to pass.

FABIAN MAKING MOVE WITHIN BUNDESLIGA

After a successful spring with Eintracht Frankfurt, Marco Fabian has attracted interest from Wolfsburg, according to Bild .

The club recently secured its stay in the Bundesliga and is looking to revamp its attack to avoid a similar situation in the 2017-18 campaign.

LYON MAKES BID FOR CHICHARITO

Lyon has made an offer of 12 million euros for Mexico's newly crowned record goal-scorer Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, according to RMC .

Chicharito is expected to leave Leverkusen this summer after the club failed to finish in the European places. The Ligue 1 outfit is looking to bring a new forward in to replace the departing Alexandre Lacazette.