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Football Transfers News Live Updates: PSG in Talks to Sign Ansu Fati; David de Gea Move to Bayern 'Vetoed'

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Last Updated: August 18, 2023, 17:11 IST

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Ansu Fati's career has been impacted by injuries. (AFP Photo)

Football Transfer Live Updates From Today: Barcelona star Ansu Fati could leave the Spanish club in the current transfer window if reports are to be believed. The 20-year-old is wanted by several Premier League clubs including Arsenal with even Manchester United rumoured to be interested. However, as per El Nacional, French club Paris Saint-Germain is in talks with Barca about a possible signing of Fati with the Catalan Giants asking for £25.7 million plus £8.6 million in add-ons.

Expressing his admiration for the young star, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez had recently said, “I’m happy with him (Fati), he is

Aug 18, 2023 17:11 IST

Chelsea Announce Signing of Romeo Lavia With A Twist

The young Belgian midfielder, Romeo Lavia was announced as a Chelsea player as the side uploaded a video which featured their former player, Eden Hazard.

Aug 18, 2023 13:28 IST

Greenwood to be Back?

The Athletic is reporting that the top management at Manchester United has been informed about the impending return of Mason Greenwood.

Aug 18, 2023 12:37 IST

Fulham Ask for Bailly

Manchester United’s Eric Bailly’s reported move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr could be off as Premier League club Fulham have enquired about the 29-year-old. Should the deal progress, Bailly will become Fulham’s 4th signing of the window.

Aug 18, 2023 12:17 IST

De Gea to Bayern Blocked

Former Manchester United star David de Gea was reported for a blockbuster switch to German club Bayern Munich. However, manager Thomas Tuchel has ‘vetoed it’. De Gea was reportedly open to a move.

Aug 18, 2023 10:58 IST

Cheslea to Announce Lavia?

Chelsea FC are all set to confirm the signing of 19-year-old midfielder Romeo Salvia from Southampton. The Blues have reportedly sealed a deal worth 58 million pounds for Salvia who has also completed his medical.

Aug 18, 2023 10:43 IST

West Ham Hope to Sign Kudus

West Ham United are said to be in talks with Ajax AFC to sign Mohammed Kudus. The Hammers could make him a priority signing should Lucas Paqueta leave for Manchester City as per Fabrizio Romano.

Aug 18, 2023 10:33 IST

Pogba, Juventus Eye Fresh Start

Juventus endured a tough last season that saw them being docked 10 points for transfer irregularities. Their star midfielder Paul Pogba missed a majority of the season due to a serious knee injury. Pogba and Juventus are hoping for a better season. Read More Here.

Aug 18, 2023 10:30 IST

Theo Walcott Set to Retire

Former Arsenal, Everton and Southampton star Theo Walcott is reportedly going to retire to bring an end to his storied career. In 397 appearances in Premier League, Walcott scored 80 goals. The 34-year-old was released by Southampton earlier this year.

Aug 18, 2023 10:24 IST

Olise Deal Collapses

Crystal Palace have announced Michael Olise has signed a new deal with them meaning Chelsea’s hope of signing the winger have ended.

Aug 18, 2023 09:32 IST

Man United to Miss Out on Pavard Transfer?

It’s been reported that Italian club Inter Milan is in talks with Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard. As per Fabrizio Romano, a 25 million euro bid has been placed.

Aug 18, 2023 08:07 IST

City to Place Fresh Bid for Paqueta?

Treble winners Manchester City may continue to their pursuit of West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta especially after their midfield maestro Kevin de Bruyne was ruled out for months. West Ham are said to have rejected an initial bid but are expecting a fresh offer from City.

heritage of this club. I don’t know how I should say it. The market will dictate, and that is up until August 31st… I’m happy with him, he is a player for the present and the future.”

Meanwhile, in Paris, Neymar has said his goodbyes to PSG teammates. The Brazilian superstar has made a mouthwatering switch to Saudi club Al-Hilal.

West Ham might offer former Manchester United man Jesse Lingard a short-term deal. Lingard was with The Hammers in 2021 during a loan spell.

Barcelona are reportedly open to listen to offers for left-back Marcos Alonso who they signed from Chelsea in 2022.

PSG want to be ready in the event Marco Verratti moves to Saudi Pro League and therefore they are pursuing midfielder Khephren Thuram.

Juventus goalie Wojciech Szczesny says he’s not interested in joining Saudi Pro League despite the recent trend of some of the biggest names in the world of football heading to the middle-east nation.

“I have no shortage of money in my life. I prefer cool challenges, and defending the Juventus goal is the coolest challenge I can give myself. I don’t read much about football, but I know a few players have gone there [Saudi Arabia] and I’m not surprised. I understand that someone can make such a decision and it seems quite logical. I believe it is worth having other priorities than pursuing money,” Szczesny told Football Italia.