Football transfer news and rumors: All you need to know
With the 2017-18 season coming to an end in a couple of weeks, transfer news and rumours regarding the top most players across European clubs are gathering force. From Mohamed Salah, Neymar to David de Gea, the world's best continue to be linked with the top clubs. Here are some of the transfer rumours going around the world of football.
Messi urges Neymar to join Man United?
According to reports in Spain Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has asked former team-mate Neymar Jr. to leave Paris Saint-Germain and join Manchester United. Neymar is believed to be unhappy at PSG and is linked with a move to long term suitors Real Madrid. Messi, in turn, does not want that to happen and is luring Neymar to join the English giants instead.
But does Jose wants the world's costliest player?
After signing Alexis Sanchez in the January transfer window, United manager Jose Mourinho had stated he is focusing to strengthen his team elsewhere rather than the forward line where he has plenty of options. Neymar could only come in if an attacking player is sold.
Salah being chased by Real Madrid
After enjoying a breathtaking season for Liverpool, Egypt's Mohamed Salah is being targeted by European champions Real Madrid. A report in a Spanish publication has stated that Real want the former Roma player to replace Gareth Bale at the club. There is a twist though. It also states that Real fear that Salah could prefer a move to Manchester United instead. Is it happening?
David de Gea to Real keeps gathering pace
One transfer saga that happens every summer window is David de Gea joining Real Madrid. After a deadline-day transfer collapse in 2015, David de Gea signed a contract extension with United till 2019. The club is said to be in talks for extending the deal. Reports claim that Real want the Spaniard but United could slap a whopping £88 million asking price.
Pogba being eyed by French champions PSG
It has been reported by some quarters in France that Paris Saint-Germain are interested in acquiring the services of Paul Pogba. The midfielder is said to have developed a frosty relation with manager Jose Mourinho and could be on his way out. Pogba told a website recently that transfer situation isn't in his head. PSG are said to be in touch with Pogba's agent.