JOE’s 5-Word Transfers: Bacca, Pjanic, Pedro, Wijnaldum, Austin

Liverpool chew Bacca deal over

Brendan Rodgers is looking to bring £18m-rated Columbian star Carlos Bacca to Anfield. The Reds are said to be monitoring the Seville striker with an eye for a summer swoop, report the Telegraph. But Liverpool would face competition from Spurs for the 28-year-old who has bagged 31 goals in 61 games for the Spanish side.

United in Pjanic mode

Manchester United are back in the hunt for Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic. Louis van Gaal has revived his interest in the 25-year-old Bosnia who is set for talks over his futures with the Serie A club, say The Mirror. But Liverpool could be set for a Pjanic buy too (sorry for that) to replace outgoing skipper Steven Gerrard. The newspaper report that Rodgers was quoted a price of £37m for the star in February.

Pedro blow for United and Liverpool

Manchester United and Liverpool look set to miss out on Barcelona star Pedro. The 27-year-old winger is believed to have signed a deal with Inter Milan to link up with former Man City boss Roberto Mancini. The Corriere dello Sport report the out-of-favour Camp Nou star has signed for a £12m fee.

What't that? You want more?

*Valencia's hopes of landing Man United loan striker Radamel Falcao have hit the rocks as the must complete a deal for 29-year-old Man City forward Alvaro Negredo. (Daily Telegraph) *Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is ready to splash £10m to land QPR striker Charlie Austin. (Daily Mirror) *Ashley also hopes to lure Derby boss Steve McLaren to Tyneside to take charge of the side. (Daily Mirror) *Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure doesn't want to be forced out of the Etihad, even though the club is willing to listen to offers. (Daily Mail) *PSV Eindhoven midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum says he is keen to work with Man United's Dutch boss Louis van Gaal again. (Manchester Evening News)