Premier League transfer news: Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba, Alisson, David Luiz
Man City boss Pep Guardiola rules out big-money move for Mbappe
Premier League transfer news and rumours
Guardiola rejects Mbappe rumours
Manchester City were linked yesterday with Kylian Mbappe, but boss Pep Guardiola has “emphatically ruled out” a move for the Paris Saint-Germain star, according to reports.
Mbappe scored four goals to help France win the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia, further increasing his value. Meanwhile, it has been claimed that PSG’s financial fair play situation could see the French champions needing to sell the 19-year-old.
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But The Independent says that when asked about City making a £200m move for Mbappe, Guardiola insisted: “That is not going to happen. Sometimes I don’t understand where the news comes from. Manchester City aren’t going to spend the money that Mbappe deserves, or that PSG deserves. PSG are not going to sell this kind of player to any other club in the world in the next years, I guess.”
Paul Pogba: Manchester United to Barcelona
The Sun reports that Paul Pogba has “threatened” to quit Manchester United in January if Jose Mourinho remains as manager. The Frenchman has been linked with Barcelona but according to ESPN, the Spanish club’s board are “divided” on making a move for the midfielder.
Alisson: I cried when I left Roma
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has revealed that he cried when he left AS Roma, and seriously considered staying at the Italian club. The Brazilian, who signed for Liverpool in a £65m deal this summer, said: “Leaving Rome was difficult. I cried a lot, together with my wife. It’s only right that I’m honest about it. I made a professional decision, a step forward in my career and for Roma, who earned a huge sum. I decided with my head to move to Liverpool, but my heart was full of tears. I spent two special years in Rome.” (ESPN via Gazzetta dello Sport)
Milinkovic-Savic signs new Lazio deal
Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has penned a new long-term contract with the Serie A club. The Serbian international had been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United. Lazio striker Ciro Immobile has also agreed a new deal. (Daily Mail)
Blues keen to secure Luiz
Chelsea want defender David Luiz to sign a new contract, as the Brazilian “reinvigorates” his career under new boss Maurizio Sarri. Luiz’s current deal at Stamford Bridge expires next summer and Chelsea are planning to offer the 31-year-old a one-year extension. (London Evening Standard)
Drinkwater in ‘no rush’ to leave Chelsea
Danny Drinkwater is not planning to quit Chelsea despite failing to force his way into Maurizio Sarri’s plans. The midfielder signed for £35m from Leicester City last year. (The Daily Telegraph)
Prem clubs target Sampdoria star Praet
Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet is a target for Southampton and Leicester City. According to reports, the 24-year-old Belgian has a £23m release clause in his contract at the Serie A club and was linked in the summer with Newcastle United. (talkSPORT)
Scott McKenna: Aberdeen to Wolves
Wolves are “weighing up” a January transfer bid for Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna. The Scotland international was the subject of summer bids from Aston Villa and Celtic, which were both rejected. (The Scottish Sun)
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