PSG are sitting on a £154million offer for Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid.
The French giants are determined to keep hold of the World Cup winner so they can go on and win the Champions League with Lionel Messi, but the star forward can walk away for nothing next summer.
Meanwhile Callum Hudson-Odoi is reportedly ready to agree a loan move to Borussia Dortmund, where he’d play alongside the likes of Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham.
And the transfer of Jules Kounde to the Blues has edged closer with defender Kurt Zouma completing his move to West Ham.
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AUBA AND OUT?
Juventus are lining up a stunning raid on Arsenal for captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
That’s according to Tuttomercato, who claim the striker has been identified as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
They add Arsenal are even willing to sell for just £20million.
And Aubameyang himself is open to a Turin transfer.
DAM THAT RIVER
Euro 2020 star Mikkel Damsgaard is reportedly attracting interest from Liverpool.
The Sampdoria winger was in top form for Denmark this summer.
And La Repubblica claims Liverpool are keen on making a £26million move.
Leeds are also thought to be monitoring Damsgaard too.
MOUR GLORY
Former Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho believes Crisitano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford is ‘perfect business’ for all parties involved.
The Roma manager gushed: “The only thing I say – and it looks to me something basic and logic – is that if Juventus are happy, if Cristiano is happy and if Manchester United are happy this is the perfect business.
“I think there is no need to talk about Cristiano.
“There is no need to make any comment about someone who plays, wins, scores and makes history for 20 years.”
OLE ON RONNY
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been speaking to Manchester United club reporter Stewart Gardner ahead of today’s clash against Wolves.
The Norwegian manager was quizzed about the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, and is hoping the paperwork can be ‘finalised’ in preparation for an official announcement.
He said: “Of course the fans have been excited for the last couple of days, we all are of course.
“He has had such a great career and he has been here before. Hopefully we can just finalise the paperwork and announce it. He is going to give everybody a boost, of course.
“I played with him, he’s a great player, he is a top human being, he is a top professional, so he will give everybody in the squad and everybody around the club a buzz.”
MOR SETBACK
Tottenham have been dealt a significant setback in their pursuit of Barcelona star Ilaix Moriba.
Moriba has attracted interest from Spurs and they were thought to be close to agreeing a transfer.
But he has instead agreed a five-year deal with RB Leipzig, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer guru claims Moriba has agreed a pre-contract deal, and will move to the German side in June 2022.
CAL CALL
Callum Hudson-Odoi could be set for a loan spell away from Stamford Bridge.
According to Sky Germany, Borussia Dortmund are keen to sign the 20-year-old on a temporary deal.
The winger has started just eleven times under Thomas Tuchel and has been used at wing-back, rather than his preferred wing position.
And now Tuchel’s former club Dortmund are eyeing a swoop for the youngster, with the German club in need of a winger to replace Jadon Sancho after his £73million move to Manchester United.
HAALAND UPDATE
Erling Haaland will NOT leave Borussia Dortmund this transfer window.
The Norwegian superstar has been linked with a move to PSG should Kylian Mbappe leave for Real Madrid.
But now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed PSH have known for ‘weeks’ that Haaland is not for sale in the closing days of the transfer window.
And Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc said: “We are a football club and not a bank. Our position is very clear and did not change.”
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
PSG have been handed an ultimatum to accept Real Madrid’s £154million offer for Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.
If they do not succeed in this window, Real can set up a pre-agreement in January to sign Mbappe as a free agent at the end of the season.
Therefore PSG must decide whether or not to accept a deal worth an initial £145.6m plus £8.6m in add-ons.
According to French outlet Le Parisien, the Ligue 1 side have been told to confirm their choice on Sunday or risk Madrid pulling out of the move.
Mbappe however IS in the PSG squad for tonight’s Ligue 1 clash against Reims.
HWANG INBOUND
RB Leipzig striker Hee-chan Hwang has landed in the UK to undergo a medical with Wolves, according to Sky Sports.
The 25-year-old South Korean striker scored just three goals in 29 appearances for the German side last season but is set to seal a move to the Premier League.
He will initially sign on loan with the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season for £13million.
DENNIS DECISION
Torino have approached Leicester regarding the signature of midfielder Dennis Praet.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano the Foxes will now decide whether to move the Belgian on or keep him at the Kingpower Stadium.
The 27-year-old has been capped 13 times by Belgium and has made 60 appearances for Leicester since his £17million move from Anderlecht in 2019.
DIALL-OAN
Amad Diallo is set for a season in the Netherlands after a deal was struck to send the Manchester United winger on loan to Feyenoord.
A move to the Dutch club will go ahead when Diallo gives his consent, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Sheffield United had been linked with a move for the youngster, along with Crystal Palace and Basel.
The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho have knocked Diallo down in the pecking order after he made eight appearances last season, but Ole Gunnar Solskajer remains ‘excited’ about the future of the 19-year-old winger.
Getty Images SANTIAGO SIGNING
Newcastle are ‘close’ to signing Santiago Munoz from Mexican side Santos Luguna according to Mark Douglas.
The 19-year-old was withdrawn from the Mexican league’s all-star match as rumours continue to circulate about his future.
A fee has reportedly been agreed for Munoz’s services, but there are fears a work permit won’t be secured in time for deadline day on Tuesday.
Munoz has scored three goals and provided three assists in the Mexican top division so far this season.
DAVID DEAL
Leicester City are interested in signing Ajax winger David Neres.
According to Ajax showtime the 24-year-old is expected to leave the Dutch giants before the end of the transfer window.
And Brendan Rodgers is said to be a fan of the winger.
The Brazilian was reportedly close to join French side Lyon earlier this summer, but now the Foxes are said to have hijacked the deal.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Crystal Palace have made a £15million bid for Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard.
According to the Daily Mail the Eagles have submitted an offer, but the Glaswegians are holding out for a higher fee.
The 23-year-old is into the final year of his contract and the Hoops may be forced to cash in before losing him on a free next summer.
Bordeaux and Rubin Kazan are already said to have made approaches for the Frenchman’s services.
Getty Images COUT IN THE COLD
Barcelona continue to leave Lionel Messi’s No10 shirt vacant despite reports the number had been entrusted with Philippe Coutinho.
The Argentine superstar’s exit to Paris Saint-Germain led to calls to retire the shirt, which would be unlikely under LaLiga rules.
It had been reported that Coutinho had been offered the No10 shirt, despite rumours of the Brazilian being available for transfer.
But the midfielder was still assigned his previous No14 jersey when the squad was announced for Sunday’s game with Getafe.
To make matters even more confusing, Coutinho is the only player listed without a number on the club’s official website.
VLAS MEDICAL
According to claretandhugh Nikola Vlasic is due to undergo a West Ham medical tomorrow.
That would take West Ham’s spending to over £50million following Kurt Zouma’s £26million move to the London Stadium.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has been capped 26 times by Croatia.
ANOTHER ONE
West Ham are in talks to sign Nikola Vlasic from CSKA Moscow.
According to journalist Jacob Steinberg via Fabrizio Romano a fee of around £25million is close to being agreed.
Romano has also revealed that the Hammers have not progressed with a deal for Jesse Lingard.
But if the deal for Vlasic can be sealed it will have been a productive end to the transfer window for David Moyes’ side.
GUNNER GO FOR HIM
As reported this morning, Juventus are interested in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
That would mean the Gunners having to add some firepower up front, with Divock Origi linked with a move to North London to Liverpool.
According to the Express Arsenal could make a move for the out of favour 26-year-old.
The Belgian international is yet to play a single minute in the Prmeier League so far this campaign for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Getty Images MESSI’S MOMENT?
Mauricio Pochettino could hand Lionel Messi his Paris Saint-Germain debut TONIGHT after including the striker in his squad to face Reims.
The 22-man squad means two players must be left off the nine-man bench, so Pochettino may yet decide to leave the striker’s debut until after the international break.
Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the coach insisted: “We need to analyse and we will decide later.
“[Messi] is very motivated. He’s a great professional who is adapting very fast to his new team-mates and to a new context.
“He has the capacity to adapt to a new league.”
CALLING NORMANN
Norwich have reached an agreement with Russian side Rostov for the signing of midfielder Mathias Normann.
According to Norwegian outlet VG a loan deal with an obligation to buy the Norwegian international for around £14million has been agreed.
The Canaries now need to finalise personal terms with the 25-year-old, but that is not expected to be an issue.
Daniel Farke’s side have beaten Newcastle to Normann’s signing, with the Magpies also reportedly interested in a deal for the midfielder.
DWIGHT DEAL
Maxwel Cornet’s £15million arrival at Turf Moor could see Dwight McNeil heading for the exit door.
According to reports Everton are interested in a £25million deal for the Burnley man, with Aston Villa also keen on a move.
And former Burnley goalkeeper has urged Villa to make the signing.
He told footballinsider: “McNeil is a top player.
“I have watched him a lot at Burnley and I know that he is rated very highly by everyone at the club.
“Villa would do well to get him out of Burnley because I know how much they rate him.
“His delivery is excellent and as a young player he has bundles of potential. I still think his best is to come.
“He would be a great signing for Villa, but I think it would take a big bid to test Burnley’s resolve.”
CALLING A CAB
Sheffield United have opened talks with keeper Willy Caballero about a return to English football.
Argentine Caballero, 39, is a free agent after leaving Chelsea and previously played for Manchester City.
The Blades have just sold Aaron Ramsdale to Arsenal and are looking for a replacement.
Their first choice, QPR’s Seny Dieng, may be too expensive.
The R’s shot-stopper was also targeted by West Ham and Crystal Palace earlier this year.
ROON ON RON
Wayne Rooney has spoken on Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Old Trafford.
Rooney and Ronaldo spent four years together at Ronaldo, and won the Champions League together in 2008.
And he has told talkSPORT: “For the fans it will be great to see Cristiano back, it’s very exciting for everyone at the club,
“And for his teammates, too, for some of those young lads in the dressing room, Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford, some of these young lads who have grown up watching him play at Old Trafford.
“For them it would be a massive help, I’m sure. He’ll bring his mentality to the club.
“He’s still one of the best players in the world, so I think it’s a very good signing.”
RON REASONS
The Glazers re-signed Cristiano Ronaldo to appease Manchester United fans following criticism of the club owners, Gary Neville has claimed.
The 46-year-old told Sky Sports: “The Glazers have done what they normally do when they get put under pressure.
“They make two or three signings and basically, it shuts people up.
“I think there are deep-rooted issues at United.
“They couldn’t let Ronaldo go to Manchester City. They’ve had it in the past with the likes of [Alexis] Sanchez when he was going to Man City and they stepped in.
“They had to step in at this point, whether they wanted to or not is another matter. No Man United fan can complain with the three players they’ve got this summer.”
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
PSG have been handed an ultimatum to accept Real Madrid’s £154million offer for Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.
If they do not succeed in this window, Real can set up a pre-agreement in January to sign Mbappe as a free agent at the end of the season.
Therefore PSG must decide whether or not to accept a deal worth an initial £145.6m plus £8.6m in add-ons.
According to French outlet Le Parisien, the Ligue 1 side have been told to confirm their choice on Sunday or risk Madrid pulling out of the move.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
