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Jack Rathborn

Thursday's transfer news: Man Utd, Arsenal and Real Madrid rumours as PSG propose Neymar swap

Neymar’s Paris Saint-Germain exit looks a mere formality now with Barcelona the favourites, but Real Madrid not completely out of the picture. 

Premier League clubs may yet sell some of their players to trim down their squads too: Liverpool’s Dejan Lovren and Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen have been linked with moves away. 

Paul Pogba now looks set to stay, despite Real Madrid and Juventus linked throughout the summer.

Paulo Dybala is so far resisting Juventus’ attempts to push him out the door, while the likes of Bayern and PSG continue to look for solutions as they finalise their squads. 

Here are the latest rumours and done deals from across Europe. 

2019-08-15T06:22:08.060Z
Welcome to the Independent's live coverage of European transfer news. 
 
With the window still open across Europe, clubs are frantically doing business, while Premier League clubs will be wary of offers for their players without the ability to replace them. 
 
Stay up to date with all the latest rumours and done deals across Europe and elsewhere. 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 07:22
2019-08-15T06:42:18.330Z
Real Madrid have knocked back Paris Saint-Germain's proposal to send Vinicius Jr to the French capital in exchange for Neymar. 
 
It's a flat no from Los Blancos, who do not want to surrender perhaps the next great Brazilian forward for the current king. 
 
Barcelona remain active in talks too, report AS and Marca. 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 07:42
2019-08-15T06:45:07.420Z
Inter Milan have fixed the price for Mauro Icardi, report Tuttosport. 
 
It's €80m (£74m) despite freezing the Argentine out and handing his No 9 shirt to Romelu Lukaku. 
 
The 26-year-old has two years left on his deal at the San Siro, making that price somewhat optimistic, even if it matches up with the total fee they are likely to pay Man United for Lukaku. 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 07:45
2019-08-15T06:48:44.923Z
Inter, Napoli and Roma are discussion a treble move that could see each club solve a problem within their squad. 
 
Roma (with Edin Dzeko), Inter (with Mauro Icardi) and Napoli (Arek Milik) have strikers they either do not want or are trying to sell. 
 
The report suggests Napoli will take Icardi off Inter's hands, then send Milik to the Giallorossi, who will then send Dzeko to the San Siro to link up with Antonio Conte. 
 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 07:48
2019-08-15T06:51:12.173Z
Spurs target Nicolo Zaniolo has signed a new contract at Roma. 
 
The 20-year-old has extended his deal until 2024. 
 
"A year ago it was an easy decision to choose Roma, and today it is even easier. I would like to thank the club for giving me the opportunity to tie myself even closer to these colours – it is exactly what I wanted.”
 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 07:51
2019-08-15T06:53:41.003Z
Alexis Sanchez is refusing to leave Manchester United. 
 
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is threatening to send him to the reserves with Roma dropping their interest for now, report the Sun. 
 
AC Milan, Napoli and Juventus are still keen though, claim the Mail. 
 
The Chilean's wages, which are reported by some to be as much as £500,000 per week when bonuses are met, will prove a problem in any such deal.
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 07:53
2019-08-15T07:01:15.496Z
Neymar is training by himself since Wednesday, claim Esporte Interactivo. 
 
The Brazilian will continue to do so until a move is finalised, they add. 
 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 08:01
2019-08-15T07:18:43.696Z
Barcelona are analysing who they could put into a package to convince PSG to sell Neymar. 
 
Principally it's Philippe Coutinho. 
 
While Ivan Rakitic is another option. Despite PSG admiring the player, Nelson Semedo is considered untransferable, according to Mundo Deportivo. 
 
Samuel Umtiti would be considered by PSG, but Barcelona do not want to be left with just three centre-backs. 
 
Arturo Vidal is another option to lower the Neymar price, as Thomas Tuchel admires the Chilean. 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 08:18
2019-08-15T07:28:32.330Z
Dani Olmo, who was linked with Liverpool and Spurs this summer, is a target for Ajax. 
 
The Dutch club have made an offer for the Dynamo Zagreb forward. 
 
The Croatian side will not budge on the asking price though: €40m. 
 
Ajax have offered €22m plus 40 per cent of a future sale, claim Mundo Deportivo. 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 08:28
2019-08-15T08:07:39.210Z
The fallout from last night is currently occurring. 
 
Liverpool flipped the game at half-time thanks to the introduction of Roberto Firmino. 
 
Here, Miguel Delaney delves into the connection he possesses with Sadio Mane and what it means for Jurgen Klopp's side moving forward as they aim to extend their outstanding run as they battle with Manchester City. 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 09:07
2019-08-15T08:20:57.956Z
If Barcelona's players do not entice PSG to sell Neymar, then Real may seize their moment. 
 
Marca claim Thomas Tuchel is particularly fond of Luka Modric and Casemiro. 
 
It remains unclear whether Zinedine Zidane would sacrifice either player to obtain the Brazilian. 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 09:20
2019-08-15T08:46:38.333Z
Victor Lindelof is close to agreeing a new contract at Manchester United, according to Swedish outlet Aftonbladet. 
 
The Swede was linked with Barcelona earlier this year, but after starting up a fresh, promising partnership with Harry Maguire, Lindelof looks set to be rewarded. 
 
His current terms of £75,000 per week could be doubled to £150,000 per week until 2025. 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 09:46
2019-08-15T08:54:28.583Z
Bayern will revive their interest in Leroy Sane, despite the Man City star suffering a knee injury. 
 
Bild report Bayern will return next summer, but less than the proposed €145m they would have had to pay this year. 
 
With Sane's deal expiring in 2021, Bayern could get the player at a knockdown rate, but now there is the risk of an extension before next summer. 
 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 09:54
2019-08-15T09:34:45.450Z
Manchester United opted against signing Bruno Fernandes due to concerns over his ability on the ball. 
 
The Sporting star was strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer. 
 
But the Mail say United felt he was too careless in possession and gave it away too often to be worth the investment. 
 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 10:34
2019-08-15T10:06:42.166Z

Tottenham Hotspur and Christian Eriksen will sit down again before the European transfer window closes to see if a deal can be done to keep the playmaker at the club.

The 27-year-old’s current contract runs out next year and he had been hoping for a lifestyle change this summer, with Real Madrid his clear preference.

The Spanish side have cooled their interest on Eriksen, however, with manager Zinedine Zidane prioritising Paul Pogba.

Atletico Madrid and Juventus have been mooted as possibilities, but the player’s options are currently limited and there is a willingness to sit down with Spurs again.

Eriksen had been offered to Manchester United, but he had little interest in moving to a Premier League rival currently outside of the Champions League.

 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 11:06
2019-08-15T10:12:22.230Z
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Adrian was the hero as Liverpool triumphed over Chelsea on penalties in the Uefa Super Cup in Istanbul. 

The Spanish goalkeeper, signed last week after being released by West Ham, made the decisive penalty save against Tammy Abraham as the Reds prevailed 5-4 in the shoot-out following a 2-2 draw after extra-time. 

Replays showed Adrian off his line though before the Blues youngster had made contact with the ball though, leading many to question why the spot kick was not ordered to be retaken. 

Read more below. 

 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 11:12
2019-08-15T10:32:33.163Z
Juventus director Fabio Paratici has clarified the futures of Sami Khedia, Daniele Rugani and Blaise Matuidi. 
 
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Paratici discussed the futures of the players all linked with moves away before the deadline. 
 
"Khedira is a great player, he'll stay with us. And the same goes for Matuidi," Paratici said.
 
"Rugani? We can't say what will happen with him. To close the agreements, three need to agree."
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 11:32
2019-08-15T10:46:13.113Z
Paul Pogba has not given up on leaving Manchester United to join Real Madrid this summer. 
 
Marca report Pogba hopes United will be more flexible with their asking price. 
 
They add that Mino Raiola is planning to meet with United imminently to inform them that they intend to leave for the Bernabeu. 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 11:46
2019-08-15T11:09:24.930Z
Real Betis have unveiled Borja Iglesias. 
 
Their new No 9 has declared his intent after moving to Andalusia: "I'm going to try my best to give back all the love and affection that has surrounded my move"
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 12:09
2019-08-15T11:45:04.016Z
Roma have followed Nicolo Zaniolo's extension by extending Cengiz Under's contract until 2023. 
 
"Every day I’ve felt more in love with this city, this club and these fans. This is a very happy moment for me.
 
"I want to thank the club for allowing me to achieve my wish and continue playing for AS Roma.”
 
 
 
 
  • Jack.Rathborn
  • 15 August 2019 12:45

Transfer deadlines

Italy’s Serie A is the next big transfer deadline. The Italian window shuts on 23 August.

The transfer window in La Liga, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 meanwhile shuts on 2 September.

For a comprehensive review of the English transfer window: click here.

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