Jorginho drops transfer hint amid Liverpool FC and Man United links

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho Photo: The Sport Review

Jorginho has admitted that he is a big fan of the Premier League as the Italy international continues to be linked with a transfer to Manchester United this summer.

The Brazil-born Italy international has been earning plenty of praise for his strong displays for Napoli this season and he has been touted as a possible target for both of the Premier League clubs.

The latest reports in the Italian media have suggested that Napoli fear that Manchester United could be set to make a big-money swoop to sign Jorginho in the summer transfer window.

Now, the 26-year-old has done little to quell the speculation linking him with a move to England after he admitted that he is a huge admirer of the Premier League.

Asked if he was a fan of the Premier League on Tuesday night, Jorginho is quoted as saying by Metro: “Yes, very much!”

Jorginho has scored two goals and made four assists in 26 Serie A games for for Napoli so far this season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool FC are preparing to return to Premier League action with a trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday lunchtime.

Manchester United, meanwhile, will take on Swansea City at Old Trafford in the top flight this weekend.

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