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The Independent UK

Luke Brown, Tom Kershaw

Monday's transfer news: Man Utd wonderkid done deal, Tottenham to lose Serge Aurier, Paulo Dybala latest

The transfer window may have shut in England but for clubs in France, Germany, Italy and Spain the drama is only just getting started.

A number of Europe’s biggest clubs still have plenty of business left to conclude. Juventus are looking to offload Paulo Dybala while the future of Neymar – the most expensive player in the history of the game – is still up in the air. Could he yet leave PSG for a return to Spain?

English clubs can still sell players so expect plenty of movement before the end of the month.

2019-08-12T06:02:39.243Z

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the latest news from the European transfer window.

2019-08-12T06:03:48.180Z

We begin with the news that Manchester United have secured a deal for the highly-rated Monaco teenager Hannibal Mejbri.

The 16-year-old's future has been subject to widespread speculation this summer, with Leicester and Tottenham among those understood to be after the midfielder.

Read more:

Man Utd sign Monaco teenager Hannibal Mejbri

2019-08-12T06:05:36.380Z

Barcelona misfit Philippe Coutinho is now likely to remain at the club, according to reports in Spain.

The former Liverpool man came close to a return to the Premier League with both Arsenal and Tottenham keen on securing a short-term loan.

But Marca report that, following the end of the English transfer window, Coutinho will be kept at the club ahead of a possible departure next summer.

2019-08-12T06:06:40.476Z

Paulo Dybala looks destined for the Juventus exit after manager Maurizio Sarri said he was poised to axe SIX first-team players from his Champions League squad.

Sarri said: "I can talk about Paulo all I like, but the market goes in a certain way and then whatever I say counts for nothing.

"I think he has the right characteristics to play as a false centre forward. But in any case, we have to cut six players from the Champions League list.

"Our situation is difficult, almost embarrassing, because we run the risk of leaving out players of a really high level.

"It’s a situation we have to resolve and it is not just about the decisions made by coach or club."

2019-08-12T06:15:05.353Z

Here's some more information on how Paulo Dybala ended up at this point.

The Argentina international came close to joining Tottenham only for the move to break down late into the window.

Why Tottenham missed out on Paulo Dybala

2019-08-12T06:21:11.733Z

Valencia are closing in on the signing of Barcelona midfielder Rafinha according to reports.

Spanish daily Sport this morning claims that Barcelona have decided to sell the player before his contract expires and are asking for just £9m.

Valencia have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Brazilian, with an announcement likely when Barca return from their pre-season tour of the United States.

2019-08-12T06:37:59.260Z

Inter Milan have identified their dream strike partner for new signing Romelu Lukaku.

According to Italian outlet Sport Mediaset, Antonio Conte's side want to deploy Lukaku alongside fellow Premier League old boy Edin Dzeko.

The publication claims that Inter have offered Roma a fee in the region of £17m for the 33-year-old striker.

2019-08-12T06:55:30.866Z

Harry Maguire was one of the biggest movers in the English transfer window and the £80m man certainly impressed former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho yesterday.

Maguire became the world's most expensive defender this summer and the England international delivered a man-of-the-match performance on his debut at Old Trafford.

“He was solid like a rock,” Mourinho, who has managed both United and Chelsea, said in his role as a television analyst for Sky Sports.

“You can be very dangerous in attack but if you feel that a mistake is around the corner it takes your confidence away and you don't play as well. When you feel there is something that allows you to play you are much more confident.

“As I always said Lindelof can be a very good player. With Maguire it can be a very good partnership.”

2019-08-12T07:01:38.010Z

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel said he can understand fans' frustration at Neymar as the Ligue 1 side started their title defence without the Brazilian.

The record signing was not named in the matchday squad for the comfortable 3-0 win over Nimes at the Parc des Princes with Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and Angel Di Maria all on the scoresheet.

But Neymar, said to be unsettled in France and who has been linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid, was also the focus of attention with a number of fans holding a banner telling him to "get lost" and chanting about the 27-year-old.

Tuchel, quoted in L'Equipe, said: "It's tricky. I don't know what to say. I saw it on my colleagues' smartphones because I did not hear them (the chants) during the match.

"Can I understand it? Yes and no. He's still our player, my player, and I protect all my players.

"He's in my dressing room. I can understand that not everyone has liked what he has said and done."

Cavani's penalty, following a VAR review on 25 minutes, gave PSG an interval lead before second-half goals from Mbappe and Di Maria put the result beyond doubt.

Asked if Neymar's creativity was missing, Tuchel said: "It's always missing because he can find solutions that only he can find. He can open space with movement, an injection of pace, one on ones..."

Cavani put the champions up with a penalty after Nimes defender Pablo Martinez handled in the box with the spot kick awarded by VAR, with Mbappe and Di Maria both finding the net early in the second half.

Mbappe, twice, and Cavani both squandered further opportunities as PSG pressed for a fourth goal late on, while Nimes went close to a consolation in the closing stages through Antonin Bobichon and Renaud Ripart.

2019-08-12T07:16:08.846Z

Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren has his heart set on a move to Serie A, according to reports.

Lovren has fallen down the pecking order at Anfield and wasn’t even named on the bench for Friday’s Premier League opener against Norwich City.

Joel Matip has overtaken him as Liverpool’s second starting centre-back alongside Virgil van Dijk, with Joe Gomez named as a substitute defender on Friday.

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Dejan Lovren ready to leave Liverpool

2019-08-12T07:33:21.493Z

Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Bruno Hubner has said his club are "still optimistic" about keeping star player Ante Rebic.

The Croatia international has been heavily linked with a move to either Inter or AC Milan this summer.

But both Hubner and Frankfurt manager, Adi Hutter, hope the player can stay.

Asked about Rebic, Hutter replied: "It's always an individual situation for each player.

"If someone has the opportunity to go to a top club, it will be difficult to keep him at the club."

2019-08-12T08:00:55.120Z

Extremely disappointing news for Manchester United fans...

Perennial transfer target Inaki Williams has signed a new NINE-YEAR contract:

2019-08-12T08:12:02.240Z

Christian Eriksen is seemingly on the verge of leaving Tottenham with both Madrid clubs interested in the playmaker.

But here is why Tottenham cannot afford to freeze him out:

Tottenham cannot afford to freeze Christian Eriksen out

2019-08-12T08:25:33.270Z

AS this morning claims that Radamel Falcao is poised to join Turkish side Galatasaray.

The 33-year-old scored 15 league goals for Monaco last season but has been made available for sale this summer.

And reports in Spain suggest the Turkish club are ready to offer the veteran a bumper three-year contract.

2019-08-12T08:38:01.313Z

Reports in America this weekend claim that Daniel Sturridge came close to joining DC United this summer.

The former England international is currently a free agent and has been in talks with the MLS club, but his wage demands were too high, according to the Washington Post.

2019-08-12T08:48:45.240Z

Paul Pogba says there is still a "question mark" over his Manchester United future following his team's resounding 4-0 victory over Chelsea.

The France international wants to leave the club during the close season and was linked with a potential move to Real Madrid or Juventus.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised Pogba's professionalism after he set up United's third and fourth goals, but the midfielder said "only time will tell" if he would stay in England.

"I always feel good when I play football. I do the things I like, plus it's my job. I give my all every time I go out on the pitch," Pogba told French radio station RMC.

"I'm aware that things have been said. Only time will tell. There's always that question mark.

"I'm at Manchester. I have fun with my team mates. I always want to win matches and I always give my best when I'm on the pitch."

2019-08-12T09:22:48.643Z

Tottenham defender Serge Aurier wants to leave Tottenham this month, according to The Guardian.

The Ivory Coast international has fallen behind Kyle Walker-Peters and Juan Foyth in the Spurs pecking order and the club are reportedly willing to listen to offers for him.

The paper claims that AC Milan and PSG are set to battle it out for his signature.

2019-08-12T09:28:40.646Z

New signing Hannibal Mejbri has explained the motivation behind his move from Monaco to Manchester United.

"It is an honour." he told Le Parisien. "Manchester United have a great history and are reputed for the way they develop young talent.

"It will allow me to progress to try to play one day with the biggest and the best.

"I have watched a lot of videos from the past. Huge names have worn the Manchester United shirt, it is an honour to come after them."

2019-08-12T11:31:11.373Z

Monaco are set to sign Sevilla forward Wissam Ben Yedder in the coming days.

That's according to L'Equipe,

Ben Yedder, who was a target for Manchester United earlier in the summer, didn't train with Sevilla this morning and is due to undergo a medical in the next 48 hours.

The move is set to be completed for the striker's full €40m buyout clause.

2019-08-12T11:51:49.836Z

A done deal in the Championship.

Huddersfield Town have completed the signing of free agent Fraizer Campbell.

The former Manchester United, Crystal Palace and Hull striker pens a two-year deal.