Transfer news LIVE
- Barcelona are hoping to sign Neymar on loan, with a view to make the deal permanent
- PSG and Juventus will hold talks over Paulo Dybala this week
- Talks between Manchester United and Inter Milan over a deal for Alexis Sanchez have progressed
12:30 UPDATE: Sanchez could have Inter medical on Tuesday
Alexis Sanchez could have his Inter Milan medical on Tuesday, Italian journalist Gianluca di Marzio reckons.
It’s claimed Sanchez is now one step away from quitting Manchester United for Serie A.
The Red Devils are willing to pay part of Sanchez’s wages to send the Chile international to Inter.
Sanchez’s agent is now locked in talks with United to finalise the deal.
Transfer news LIVE: Barcelona have a plan to sign Neymar (Image: GETTY)
11:55 UPDATE: Coutinho transfer backed
Philippe Coutinho has been backed to shine at Bayern Munich, Hertha Berlin midfielder Marko Grujic claims.
“It’s a big deal for the whole Bundesliga that we now have the opportunity to see Coutinho,” Grujic, who’s on loan from Liverpool, told Sport Bild.
“He is a special, exciting player, capable of crazy things. He has incredible tricks and skills. I enjoyed every training session with him.
“He will be the best footballer in Germany by far.”
Transfer news LIVE: Coutinho has joined Bayern (Image: GETTY)
11:25 UPDATE: What Neymar thinks about PSG exit
Neymar will likely become more frustrated if talks over his PSG exit drag on, Sky Sports’ Bryan Swanson claims.
He said: “He remains active on social media this month, posting family photos and promotional videos to his 124 million followers on Instagram.
“He has yet to talk publicly about a proposed transfer. PSG have tried to convince him to change his mind but, as yet, nothing has changed.
“The longer this drags on, the more frustrated he is likely to feel. Everybody is working hard to secure an amicable deal for all parties.”
Transfer news LIVE: Alexis Sanchez could have his Inter Milan medical on Tuesday (Image: GETTY)
11:05 UPDATE: Man Utd plan
Man Utd will offer Eric Bailly a new contract so they do not lose him on a free transfer.
Centre-back Bailly, 25, is currently injured and remains on the fringes at Old Trafford after struggling to settle since his £30million move from Villarreal in 2016.
However, The Sun claim they want him to stay to provide cover for Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
His contract is set to expire at the end of the season but the report adds United have the option of extending it for another two years.
Transfer news LIVE: PSG and Juventus will hold talks over Paulo Dybala (Image: GETTY)
10:40 UPDATE: Bayern chief on Coutinho move
Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says Philippe Coutinho was desperate to quit Barcelona for the Bundesliga.
“Philippe made it very clear to us during the negotiations in Barcelona that he absolutely wanted to move to FC Bayern,” he said.
“He’s a world-class player with great ability, who we can deploy in a number of positions in our forward line, so the FC Bayern squad has gained even more quality.
“Philippe Coutinho will help us achieve the ambitious targets we’ve set for this season.”
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd will let Sanchez go (Image: GETTY)
10:10 UPDATE: Mane could ‘walk into any team’
Liverpool star Sadio Mane could walk into any team in the world, Jamie Redknapp claims.
He wrote in his Mail column: “Sadio Mane is making a great case to be considered Liverpool’s main man above Mohamed Salah.
“The 27-year-old is producing magic on the pitch and would walk into any team. He showed that against Southampton, scoring a screamer then setting up Roberto Firmino to confirm the 2-1 win.
“The statistics highlight his impact.
“No one has scored more Premier League goals than him in 2019. He took his tally to 15 on Saturday, and not a single one of those has come from the penalty spot.
“It is three years ago this week that Mane made his league debut for Liverpool, scoring the fourth goal in a 4–3 win at Arsenal. He is now performing as well as he has ever done under Jurgen Klopp.”
Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd will offer Eric Bailly a new contract (Image: GETTY)
09:50 UPDATE: Philippe Coutinho on Bayern move
Philippe Coutinho is hopeful of finding form at Bayern Munich after a torrid spell with Barcelona.
“For me, this move means a new challenge in a new country with one of the best clubs in Europe,” he said.
“I’m very much looking forward to that.
“Like FC Bayern, I have big ambitions and I’m convinced that I can achieve them together with my new teammates.”
Transfer news LIVE: Sadio Mane could ‘walk into any team’ (Image: GETTY)
09:30 UPDATE: Coutinho to Bayern confirmed
Barcelona have confirmed Philippe Coutinho’s loan move to Bayern Munich.
The Spanish giants announced on Monday morning that Coutinho will head to Bayern on a season-long loan.
Bayern – who also have an option to make the deal permanent next summer – will pay Coutinho’s wages in full.
The Bundesliga champions have paid an £7.8m (€8.5m) loan fee for Coutinho, 27.
Should Bayern want to make the deal permanent, they’ll have to cough up £110m (€120m) next summer.
Transfer news LIVE: Coutinho has joined Bayern (Image: GETTY)
09:00 UPDATE: Luiz on Arsenal transfer
David Luiz revealed how a chat with Chelsea manager Frank Lampard helped seal his transfer away from Stamford Bridge.
“I could choose a comfortable zone, get money, be cool and that is it. But I like a new challenge and new things in my life,” Luiz told the ESPN Brasil.
“This is what gives me oxygen and gives me motivation. One day football will finish and I will have to find other things to try and improve every day as I will miss football.
“I am trying to be honest – first with my heart, and then honest in the way to try new things.
“Everyone knows I was so happy at Chelsea and I won many trophies there. But I had a real honest conversation with Lamps, and Lamps had different ideas with his plans for the year.
“So the best way for me to respect the club was to move on, try to do a new challenge and give him the opportunity to do his job.”
Transfer news LIVE: Luiz quit Chelsea for Arsenal (Image: GETTY)
08:40 UPDATE: Coutinho medical
Philippe Coutinho has arrived at Bayern Munich to complete his medical ahead of a loan move from Barcelona.
The playmaker will join the German giants on a season-long loan deal.
Bayern will also have the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.
Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic said: “I can confirm that Karl-Heinz Rummenigge [Bayern chairman] and I have been in Barcelona this week, agreeing with the player and the adviser.
“We had very good talks and I want to say thank you to Barcelona.
“Medical check and signature and we are very happy to have won this player, it will be a one-year loan deal with a call option.”
Transfer news LIVE: Will Liverpool sell Lovren? (Image: GETTY)
08:20 UPDATE: Solskjaer on Pogba exit
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted Paul Pogba will stay at the club.
“For me, yeah, he’s going to stay,” said Solskjaer. “I’ve got absolutely no concerns on Paul.
“You always put question marks around Paul.
“I don’t think its odd, saying ‘I enjoy playing, I have fun with my team-mates, I enjoy what I’m doing , I love my job and enjoy the game’.
“Of course, that sentence with the question mark about him, there’s always question marks about Paul.
“There’s not one press conference that I’ve not answered a question about Paul Pogba, but 80 per cent of what he said was that he enjoyed that game and his time here.”
Transfer news LIVE: Coutinho is joining Bayern Munich on loan (Image: GETTY)
08:00 UPDATE: Tuchel on Neymar exit
Thomas Tuchel says PSG star Neymar will not leave unless they land a replacement.
Tuchel told Canal+: “I always say the same thing, the transfer window is open even more than 10 days and you think it will be settled tomorrow or the day after tomorrow?
“What I think is not important. Today my player cannot play because he has not done any training like the others. This is the situation, and nothing has changed.”
Neymar is set to return to La Liga, with Barcelona and Real Madrid battling to land the Brazil international.
Transfer news LIVE: Neymar could rejoin Barcelona (Image: GETTY)
07:40 UPDATE: Barcelona’s Neymar plan
Barcelona are hoping to sign Neymar on loan, with a view to make the deal permanent.
Spanish newspaper Sport say Barcelona want to send Ivan Rakitic to PSG to get the Croatia international off the wage bill.
Barcelona have sold Malcom and are in the process of sending Philippe Coutinho to Bayern Munich on loan to free up funds.
However, Sport add that despite Barcelona’s plan to take Neymar on loan, Real Madrid are still in the hunt for the Brazil international.
Transfer news LIVE: Dybala could replace Neymar at PSG (Image: GETTY)
07:20 UPDATE: Dybala talks
PSG and Juventus will hold talks over Paulo Dybala this week.
The Daily Mail say PSG could sign the Argentina international for around £73m before the European transfer deadline.
Juventus could be willing to sell Dybala to free up funds to sign Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi.
Dybala is seen as PSG’s replacement for Neymar should the Brazilian quit the French giants for a return to Spain.
Transfer news LIVE: Pogba could still leave Man Utd (Image: GETTY)
07:00 UPDATE: Man Utd talks progressing
Talks between Manchester United and Inter Milan over a deal for Alexis Sanchez have progressed.
Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport say Inter hope to sign Sanchez within 48 hours.
It’s claimed Sanchez is open to joining Inter before the European transfer deadline.
The Italian giants would land the United flop on loan, with a view to make the deal permanent.