TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Kylian Mbappe tells PSG he will not leave club under any circumstances this summer, while Al-Ahli targets Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara
The Premier League season is scheduled to kick off tonight with Chelsea taking on Liverpool, but the clubs still have until the end of the month to secure their key signings.
Some big deals have already been made so far with Arsenal signing Declan Rice, Man United securing goalkeeper Andre Onana and Man City bringing in Josko Gvardiol.
There are a number of big deals that could still happen, including Liverpool’s bid to secure Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo and Bayern Munich’s attempt to bring Harry Kane to Bavaria.
There are also question marks over Harry Maguire’s future as he ponders a £30m move from United to West Ham.
Here, mail sport check out the latest news and transfer gossip for Thursday.
PSG star Kylian Mbappe has told the club that he has no intention of leaving the club this summer.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane is set to join Bayern Munich in a £100m deal after crucial late-night talks with the England captain set to undergo a medical. (Mail)
Liverpool have had a British record bid of £110m for Moises Caicedo accepted by Brighton with the Reds in a position to edge out Chelsea by securing the midfielder’s signature. (the athletic).
Kylian Mbappe has told PSG that he will not leave the club under any circumstances this summer and that the superstar is preparing to leave on a free transfer next year. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United have reached a £13m deal with Fenerbache for Brazilian star Fred, paving the way for Erik ten Hag to sign a new midfielder. (Mail)
Harry Kane looks set for Bayern Munich after Spurs make breakthrough in £100m talks
Tottenham are aware of Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze and Ange Postecoglou is looking to replace the injured Bryan Gil. (Soccer.London)
West Ham are awaiting Harry Maguire’s decision to join the Hammers after the club agreed a £30m fee with Manchester United. (Mail)
The Hammers are also considering signing Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic, despite the Serb being close to signing for Inter Milan. (Mail)
Aston Villa are attempting to sign Italian midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo from Galatasary with Emi Buendia missing an extended spell with an ACL injury. (Fabrizio Romano).
Saudi outfit Al-Ahli have made a £10.4m offer for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara and the Reds fear another midfielder could move to the Middle East. (L’Equipe)
Barcelona have given the go-ahead to re-sign Neymar from PSG this summer (Sport)
Liverpool could see another midfielder join a Saudi club with Al-Ahli targeting Thiago Alcantara
