Transfer news LIVE: Mbappe wants Chelsea deal, Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Barca latest

Transfer news LIVE: Mbappe wants Chelsea deal, Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Barca latest

Kylian Mbappe wants Chelsea deal

Kylian Mbappe has urged PSG chiefs to thrash out a deal with Chelsea for his compatriot N’Golo Kante.

The duo blossomed together as France rocked the likes of Croatia, Belgium and Uruguay to win the World Cup in Russia.

And Mbappe, L’Equipe claim, has told PSG to get Kante in.

The player has been a huge Chelsea hit ever since signing from Leicester in 2016.

But the Blues may now struggle to keep him with PSG and Mbappe keen for him to move to Ligue 1.

Manchester United close on Alex Sandro

Manchester United are reportedly closing in on Juventus star Alex Sandro, who is ready to reject a move to PSG.

Journalist Claudia Garcia, speaking to Italian radio station Rai Sports, said: “I see Alex Sandro closer to Manchester United.

“PSG have to sign a midfielder if Adrien Rabiot leaves, they are very interested in Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante.”

United want Sandro as a replacement for Luke Shaw, who has flattered to deceive during his four years at Old Trafford.

United had secret Mkhitaryan reason

Arsenal star Henrikh Mkhitaryan joined Manchester United in 2016 – and reportedly for a secret reason.

The Manchester Evening News claim United only signed Mkhitaryan to sweeten his agent, Mino Raiola.

The Red Devils were keen on Paul Pogba at the time.

And, in order to land the France international, they had to appease Raiola by taking Mkhitaryan on board too.

Liverpool drop Pulisic hint

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hinted at interest in Christian Pulisic by lauding the Borussia Dortmund star.

Klopp said: “I like Christian, I’ve known him since he was a kid.

“He’s still not really old, he’s a fantastic player, and it’s deserved people think highly of him in America. In Germany it’s the same.

“If he wants to play in England or whatever one day then for sure he has the chance to do so but he’s at a really good club for his development at this moment.”

Arsenal pick between Dembele and Coman

Arsenal boss Unai Emery would rather sign Ousmane Dembele, despite being interested in Kingsley Coman.

That’s according to Football London journalist Charles Watts, who said: “Kingsley Coman is a player most sides in Europe would be looking at if he we available – and Arsenal are no different.

“He plays in an area that Emery would ideally like to strengthen, although I still believe Ousmane Dembele is the wide attacker that the club really want.

“Getting Dembele out of Barcelona though looks very unlikely, unless they agree to a loan, so Coman would certainly be a player of interest at the Emirates.”

“But the fact is Arsenal just don’t have the money to attempt to sign him, unless they sell a numbers of players first.

Hislop makes Willian claim

Shaka Hislop, of ESPN, thinks Chelsea star Willian would fit in well at both Manchester United and Barcelona.

Hislop said: “I think Willian is an incredible talent and he fits in anywhere.

“He fits in at Manchester United and similarly he fits in at Barcelona – there’s a huge gap and pressure with the departure of Paulinho from the camp.

“It makes a whole lot of sense for Barcelona to be linked and continue to be linked with him.

Good morning

Good morning and welcome to Express Sport’s Transfer news LIVE blog.

Kylian Mbappe, the star of the World Cup in Russia, reportedly wants PSG to sign one Chelsea player this summer.

Manchester United remain keen on Alex Sandro.

And Liverpool, Arsenal and Barcelona feature too.

So stay tuned for all the latest as teams aim to conclude deals before the transfer window shuts next month.