Transfer Talk: PSG open talks with Man United for Sancho
Credit to Author: Nick Judd| Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2024 20:56:52 EST
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The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Paris Saint-Germain are holding talks with Manchester United about a move for forward Jadon Sancho, according to Sky Sports.
Sancho has spent preseason back with the fallen Premier League giants following his loan move to Borussia Dortmund last campaign, and he appears to have reconciled his differences with United boss Erik ten Hag, who recently suggested Sancho could lead United’s attack in the absence of the injured Rasmus Hojlund.
However, the 24-year-old England international is said to be open to a move, with PSG believing personal terms wouldn’t be a problem. Dortmund and Juventus are also interested in Sancho, who United value at £40 million.
United have been tracking PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte throughout the summer but reports suggested on Monday that their interest had cooled because of PSG’s demands, which they deemed too high. It remains to be seen whether or not a deal can be reached that involves both players.
– Bayern Munich are open to offers for winger Kingsley Coman, according to Florian Plettenberg. Bayern would contemplate a loan option with obligation to buy, which has alerted European rivals Paris Saint-Germain, who have been tracking Coman throughout the summer. The two clubs are believed to have held ongoing talks over the future of the 28-year-old, but no decision has been made.
– Tottenham Hotspur are expecting a huge offer from Saudi Arabia for Brazilian striker Richarlison, according to Football Insider. The 27-year-old has already received offers from the Middle East, but none have met Tottenham’s £60m asking price. If the Brazil international departs, Spurs could then have sufficient funds to sign one of their two prime transfer targets: Brentford‘s Ivan Toney or AFC Bournemouth‘s Dominic Solanke.
– While Barcelona are closing in on a deal for RB Leipzig winger Dani Olmo, the Catalan club believes the arrival of the 26-year-old could help them land Nico Williams, too. That’s according to Sport, which says Barca are keen to make contact with Williams’ representatives in an effort to convince them that they have a financial plan in place to make the move work.
– Manchester United have held talks with AS Monaco midfielder and France international Youssouf Fofana, according to Sky Sports. The 25-year-old is in the final year of his contract, which means the principality club would rather recoup a fee than lose him for nothing next summer. As well as Fofana, United are looking at Palmeiras‘ Richard Ríos, Burnley‘s Sander Berge and Real Sociedad‘s Martín Zubimendi.
– Crystal Palace are desperate to open fresh talks with attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze in an attempt to prevent him from moving to Liverpool, according to Football Insider. The 26-year-old signed an extension to his deal only last year, which should see him stay in south London until 2028, but his £60m release clause — applicable only to clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League — is attracting interest from a host of teams, including Arne Slot’s Liverpool. Palace are considering re-entering negotiations with Eze to remove the midfielder’s release clause.