Kylian Mbappe’s future continues to grab the headlines.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker is at the end of his contract at the end of 2021-22 and is not about to re-sign in the French capital.
Real Madrid would remain hopeful of securing their services before the end of the transfer window.
TOP STORY – MADRID ALWAYS DREAMS OF MBAPPE
Real Madrid have not given up on signing Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain, according to the Diario AS front page on Thursday.
Mbappe is in the final year of his contract with PSG and although he has been tipped to move to Madrid he has reportedly told friends he will stay in Paris.
However, La Liga Madrid engines – also linked to Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland – believe this is a strategy to ensure a friendly exit from PSG.
GATHERING
– Manchester United are interested in Monegasque defensive midfielder Aurélien Tchouameni, say journalists Sacha Tavolieri and Jonathan Shrager. United have also been linked with Rennes sensation Eduardo Camavinga, who is reportedly wanted by PSG and Madrid.
– RB Leipzig star Marcel Sabitzer is interested in a move to Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich, according to Bild.
– The goal and widespread reports indicate Arsenal are set to sign Martin Odegaard from Madrid. Odegaard spent six months on loan at Arsenal last season.
– Duvan Zapata is Inter’s priority signing, according to Calciomercato. Despite the signing of Edin Dzeko and Denzel Dumfries after Romelu Lukaku, the Serie A champions are eyeing the Atlanta forward. Marcus Thuram of Borussia Mönchengladbach, Joaquin Correa of Lazio, Turin striker Andrea Belotti and Wout Weghorst of Wolfsburg are other options.
– Italian journalist Sara Meini reports that Manchester City are stepping up their pursuit of Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic amid their fight to remove Harry Kane from Tottenham. Atletico Madrid and Spurs have also been linked with Vlahovic.
– Juventus are close to making a deal to re-sign Miralem Pjanic from Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo. Juve, according to Di Marzio, are also listening to offers from Weston McKennie.
