NEYMAR has revealed that he wants to stay at Paris Saint-Germain despite the club reportedly wanting to cut ties with him.
The Brazilian could be surplus to requirements with Kylian Mbappe signing a new contract.
But Neymar has admitted that nobody from the club has been in direct contact with him on the matter.
Meanwhile, Liverpool ace Sadio Mane’s agents have met with Bayern Munich according to reports.
Mane, 30, is out of contract in June 2023 and he could be looking to earn a living elsewhere.
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‘Red Devils won’t let Ten Hag spend big’
United will not splash the cash on transfers during Erik ten Hag’s first year in charge.
That is according to the Daily Mail, who report that United will approach the summer transfer window in a conservative manner.
That is despite the fact the club’s hierarchy announced a total revenue increase of 29 per cent in the Red Devils’ third quarter financial results.
Business is returning to normal at Old Trafford after the coronavirus pandemic. But net debt has risen £52million since last year.
United will instead focus their investment on their recruitment system and that initiative will be led by football director John Murtough. They will be looking to replace senior scouting figures Jim Lawlor and Marcel Bout as well as chief transfer negotiator Matt Judge.
Ten Hag will be in charge of transfers and will approach the summer market with discipline. The Dutchman is reportedly keen on Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as well as Ajax duo Jurrien Timber and Lisandro Martinez.
United chief executive Richard Arnold said: “It has clearly been a disappointing season for the men’s first team. Work is well underway to address this, led by our football director John Murtough and our new manager Erik ten Hag.
“Resilience and high standards are core values for Manchester United, and we are determined to achieve better results next season and beyond. Faith in youth is another key tenet of the club and the continued success of our academy gives us confidence in the future.
“Off the pitch, our revenues have continued to recover from the pandemic, reflecting the enduring strength of our commercial operations, which in turn support our ability to continue to invest in the club.”
Man Utd hit snag over De Jong
Barcelona will only sell Frenkie de Jong if they can sign Robert Lewandowski or Bernardo Silva, according to reports.
The Manchester United target has been linked with a £65million move away from Catalonia.
While he remained a regular after Xavi’s arrival, De Jong isn’t considered untouchable at Barcelona.
The LaLiga giants remain in financial peril, with club chief Joan Laporta trying to juggle making ambitious signings with balancing the books.
De Jong could go for the right price… and if Laporta can replicate his star power in other areas.
Bizarrely, Barca are willing to replace the former Ajax wonderkid… with a player in a different position.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Laporta will part ways with De Jong if he can sign striker Lewandowski or attacking midfielder Silva.
Bayern Munich striker Lewandowski has admitted that he wants to leave the Bundesliga champions and that he won’t extend his contract, which has a year left to run.
Silva, meanwhile, could have been sold by Manchester City last summer, although his performances since have re-cemented his position as a key player.
Toon and Hammers eye Armando
Striker Armando Broja is wanted by Newcastle and West Ham after his loan joy with Southampton.
The 12-cap Albanian, 20, is being eyed by several clubs after following a season on loan at Vitesse with regular Prem football for the Saints this term
Goal say Goal, the Hammers and the Magpies are amongst the frontrunners for the Slough-born starlet.
But Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is believed to be open to Braja returning to Stamford Bridge next season.
Who’s Gunning a move?
Arsenal are set for a busy summer transfer window as they prepare for the demands of European football next season.
Betfair have revealed the four most likely players to arrive at the Emirates Stadium with Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus the current favourite.
Mikel Arteta will be in the market for new players in a number of positions, with improving their squad depth being the main focus point due to a much busier fixture list for next season.
For much of the run-in towards the end of the Premier League season it looked as though Arsenal would be preparing to welcome Champions League football for the first time in six years.
Two losses in their final three games, to Tottenham and Newcastle, meant a four point cushion over their North London rivals vanished, with the Gunners finishing fifth, two points shy of Spurs.
Arsenal’s eighth-place finish in 2021 meant that the Gunners had no European football to deal with this season, so the requirement of having to play twice a week for most weeks next season will encourage the need for a deeper, stronger squad.
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is the name most heavily linked with Arsenal at the moment.
Arsenal are in need of a striker with the departure of Alexandre Lacazette looking likely, and the contract saga of Eddie Nketiah still looking uncertain.
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Blow for Prem giants as Dembele is set for PSG
Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow as Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele could join Paris Saint-Germain, reports suggest.
AS say Dembele – previously linked to Manchester United and Arsenal -has rejected a new Barca contract offer to leave on a free transfer next month.
The forward has been linked with the Blues, who are looking to add some firepower up front after Todd Boehly’s takeover is officially completed.
However, the 25-year-old looks set to return to France for PSG ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Blaugrana tried to sell Dembele in January to avoid losing their second most expensive signing of all time for free at the end of the season.
But the Frenchman stayed put and played an important role in the team’s dramatic improvement, which saw them finish second in LaLiga.
The Catalan giants were hoping to convince the striker to stay by signing his friend Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal.
Barcelona manager Xavi also sang his praises continuously and expressed his desire to keep him. However, Dembele, who joined Barca from Borussia Dortmund for a whopping £138million in 2017, will be leaving next month.
Luc could be in to smash Toon transfer record
Newcastle could smash their transfer record for another Brazilian – £50million-rated Lucas Paqueta.
Eddie Howe splashed the cash in January to bolster his then-struggling Toon squad and enjoyed great success in guiding the Magpies away from the drop zone.
Now Newcastle are plotting more additions this summer to continue pushing up the table under their new Saudi owners.
And a fresh report is claiming that they want to make Lyon attacking midfielder Paqueta marquee signing.
The Times is stating that Howe is ready to break the North East side’s transfer record to try and bring the Brazilian international to St. James’ Park.
It says that the club are preparing a move for the 31-cap Samba star.
Gunners put Doucoure under the Lens
Arsenal are rated one of Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure’s main Prem admirers.
The Gunners are planning a huge summer revamp this summer after missing out on Champions League football.
There are reportedly twelve names that Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has on his wishlist including Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus.
And the Mirror claim one player the Gunners are tracking is Doucoure who’s set to leave Lens for the Prem in the transfer window.
The 22-year-old’s been in stellar form for Lens this season, providing four assists and one goal across 34 Ligue 1 appearances.
And the Mali international now wants to try his hand in England where he’s not short on interest.
Bren guns for Leeds
American Brenden Aaronson is currently undergoing a medical with Leeds United, and will soon become the Yorkshire club’s first summer signing.
Jesse Marsch is wasting no time after masterminding the Whites’ final day escape from relegation, and is keen to bring his compatriot to Elland Road from RB Salzburg.
The 21-year-old has been capped 18 times for his country, scoring five times, and has just helped Salzburg to an Austrian league and cup double during his first season at the club.
The attacking midfielder is expected to cost Leeds in excess of £20m.
James starts to Garner interest
Southampton are keeping close tabs on Manchester United’s plans for James Garner.
The Athletic report that there are several admirers of the young midfielder within the Saints hierarchy, who have been impressed during the player’s loan spell with Nottingham Forest in the Championship.
The south coast club are waiting to hear what Erik ten Hag has in store for Garner, but would be interested in doing a deal on either a permanent or temporary basis.
The 21-year-old has scored four times and laid on eight assists in 41 league games for Forest this season, helping to propel them to Sunday’s play-off final at Wembley.
Good Evans! New deal for Foxes ace
Leicester City’s Jonny Evans is on the brink of agreeing a 12-month extension to his current deal at the King Power Stadium.
The 34-year-old only has a year left to run on his contract, but Brendan Rodgers is keen to utilise the defender’s experience beyond next season.
Evans joined the Foxes in 2018, and he has gone on to make 138 appearances for the East Midlands’ side.
However, injuries restricted the Northern Ireland international to just 18 in the Premier League last term.
Gunners Schick as a parrot
Arsenal have been dealt another transfer blow by the news that long-term target Patrick Schick has penned a new deal with Bayer Leverkusen.
The Czech has been a constant contender during Mikel Arteta’s search for a striker, and had been considered a realistic option this summer after the Gunners missed out on the Champions League.
However, the 26-year-old has now committed his future to the Bundesliga outfit after signing a new five-year contract.
Schick netted an impressive 24 goals in just 27 league appearances for Die Werkself last term.
United best placed for Pau
Manchester United are leading the race to land Villarreal defender Pau Torres, according to reports in Spain.
AS (via Sport Witness) suggest that it is United who are best placed to sign the 25-year-old among several interested parties from the Premier League.
Tottenham attempted to land the Spanish international last year, but were knocked back ahead of the Yellow Submarine’s semi-final assault on the Champions League.
New United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly stated that he wants the Red Devils to bring in Torres ‘at all costs’ as he begins to reshape his side’s defence.
Dembele rejects new Barca deal
Ousmane Dembele has rejected a new contract offer from Barcelona and looks set to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
The French international signed for the LaLiga club from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 for a whopping €105m, but saw much of his time in Spain blighted by injuries.
In five years at the Nou Camp, Dembele has managed 150 appearances for Barca, scoring 32 goals and providing 34 assists.
The news of Dembele’s return to France will come as a blow to Chelsea, who had been hoping to tempt the 25-year-old into a move to Stamford Bridge.
What Chuk! Barca want Carney
Aston Villa wonderkid Carney Chukwuemeka is a shock transfer target for Barcelona.
The 18-year-old’s agent has met with. Barcelona staff Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff, according to Spanish radio station SER.
The young midfielder has a year remaining on his current deal at Villa Park, and has been reluctant to sign a new contract despite his club’s best efforts.
Chukwuemeka made 12 appearances in the Premier League last season, providing one assist, and started the home draw with Burnley earlier this month.
Boehly to hand Tuchel £200m
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly will provide Thomas Tuchel with £200m for new players after completing his takeover at Stamford Bridge, report The Mail.
However, ‘vast chunks’ of that war chest is expected to be used to recruit new defenders.
Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger have already confirmed their departures from the club, and Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta are expected to follow suit
As we reported this week, a deal for Sevilla Jules Kounde is nearing completion – although the LaLiga club are holding out for the player’s release fee of £81m to be met.
Elsewhere, the Blues are also interested in Villarreal’s Pau Torres – a target for Manchester United – and Leicester’s Wesley Fofana.
Rejuvenated Lampard plotting Chelsea raid
Frank Lampard is planning a return to former club Chelsea this summer in order to snap up some of their hottest young talent.
The Everton boss, buoyed by his side avoiding relegation, wants to inject youth and ambition into his ageing squad, and has targeted a number players that he previously worked with at Stamford Bridge.
The Liverpool Echo have speculated on which youngsters could be tempted by a reunion with Lampard, and suggest that Armando Broja, Conor Gallagher, Levi Colwill, Ethan Ampadu and Billy Gilmour all fit the bill.
Lampard has built a reputation for bringing youngsters through during his fledgling managerial career, and can be considered a major factor for the current success enjoyed by Mason Mount and Reece James.
Aarons-on way to Elland Road
American Brenden Aaronson is currently undergoing a medical with Leeds United, and will soon become the Yorkshire club’s first summer signing.
Jesse Marsch is wasting no time after masterminding the Whites’ final day escape from relegation, and is keen to bring his compatriot to Elland Road from RB Salzburg.
The 21-year-old has been capped 18 times for his country, scoring five times, and has just helped Salzburg to an Austrian league and cup double during his first season at the club.
The attacking midfielder is expected to cost Leeds in excess of £20m.
New City signing scores six
Manchester City have signed a goalscoring machine.
No, not Erling Haaland, but Julian Alvarez, who bagged a double hat-trick for River Plate last night in the Copa Libertadores.
The striker scored three in each half as his side thrashed Alianza Lima 8-1 in their final group game.
The 22-year-old Argentine officially joined City in January, but was loaned back to Los Millonarios for 12 months.
However, after Alvarez’s recent goalscoring exploits, there is the understanding that the Premier League champions are willing to pay a £1.3m compensation fee to end the loan early.
Kane commits future to Spurs
Harry Kane is open to the possibility of signing a new extended contract with Tottenham, according to The Daily Mail.
The striker was a frustrated figure in North London at the start of last season after his club blocked a big-money move to Manchester City.
However, the England captain has become ‘increasingly hopeful’ of Spurs’ long-term ambition since the appointment of Antonio Conte.
It was revealed earlier this week that Conte would be handed a cool £150m to improve the playing squad this summer.
Saliba still part of plan
William Saliba will not be sold this summer despite increasing interest from clubs across Europe.
The 21-year-old has enjoyed another impressive season out on loan – this time at Marseille – in which he also broke into the French national team.
The Ligue 1 side have been keen to make his loan move permanent while the likes of AC Milan have also been linked.
However, Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu have reiterated that the player’s long-term future is at the Emirates, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Gunners plan to finally integrate Saliba within the first team next season.
De Gea to pen new deal
David de Gea is set to sign a new Manchester United contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2025.
The 31-year-old has 12 months remaining on his current deal, but Ekrem Konur understands that the Spaniard is ready to pen a two-year extension.
De Gea joined the Red Devils in 2011, and is closing in on 500 appearances for the club.
Meanwhile, United have announced a pre-season friendly with De Gea’s former club Atletico Madrid.
The fixture will be played in Oslo on July 30, a week before the new Premier League season is scheduled to start.
United to open Nkunku bidding
Manchester United will open the bidding for RB Leipzig’s in-demand Christopher Nkunku with a £60m offer, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.
The Red Devils have long been tracking the 24-year-old, who has just completed a sensational season in Germany.
The forward struck 35 goals in all competitions, and weighed in with 20 assists too as Leipzig finished fourth in the Bundesliga.
Following the appointment of Erik ten Hag, the Premier League club are now ready to begin the business of overhauling their squad.
However, it has emerged in the past 24 hours that Chelsea are ready to rival United for the French international.
Bernardo can fill Frenkie hole
Barcelona manager Xavi has identified Bernardo Silva as the player he wants to replace Frenkie de Jong with if the Dutchman leaves the Nou Camp.
De Jong has been heavily linked with a big-money move away from LaLiga this summer with Manchester United believed to be increasingly keen on the 25-year-old.
And his arrival in Manchester could yet prove to be the catalyst for a significant departure from the city.
Mundo Deportivo report that the Catalan giants want Man City’s Bernardo to be his successor in the Barca midfield.
Xavi is understood to see the Spaniard as being technically superior to the departing De Jong.
Blues target offered new deal
Chelsea transfer target Ivan Perisic has been offered a new deal to stay at Inter Milan.
The Croatian star has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer when his current contract with the Nerazzurri expires next month.
However, the Serie A side are desperate to keep the 33-year-old, and have tabled an improved £5m-per-season proposal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Perisic is understood to be considering his options with Tottenham also interested in the two-footed midfielder.
Bayern ‘keeping eye’ on Rashford
Bayern Munich are keeping a close eye on Marcus Rashford’s ongoing situation at Manchester United.
The English international endured a frustrating 2021-22 campaign, and had entertained the possibility of a move away from the hometown club that he joined as a seven-year-old.
The revelation earlier in the year had put a number of teams on red alert, and Bayern have maintained their interest despite the Red Devils’ recent change in regime.
The Telegraph understand that Rashford now wishes to stay and fight for his place under new boss Erik ten Hag, but could a bid from the German giants be too much to ignore?
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
