The summer transfer window is now open in Europe, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Chelsea interested in PSG’s Mbappe
Chelsea are exploring a move to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, according to RMC Sport.
The Blues are reported to be one of two sides in the Premier League interested in the 24-year-old’s signature, though they are yet to make an official approach for him. But a move could be difficult amid growing interest from Saudi Arabia.
Al Hilal are willing to make PSG an offer worth €200 million ($222m) to sign him, while they are also looking to tempt the France international to the Saudi Pro League by proposing a two-year contract worth a total of €400m ($445m).
Uncertainty is continuing to surround Mbappe’s future at the Parc des Princes, with ESPN sources told that he might never play for the Ligue 1 champions again. Mbappe was excluded from the club’s preseason squad that is set to travel to Japan on Saturday, and amid belief that he could leave to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer, club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi might now be looking to move him on if an agreement can’t be reached over a new contract.
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PAPER GOSSIP
– Barcelona are looking to keep hold of Raphinha this summer, according Sport. The 26-year-old winger has been linked with a potential exit away, but manager Xavi Hernandez is reported to have only been willing to allow him to leave if the club received an “irrefutable offer.” He contributed to 14 goals in the Blaugrana‘s LaLiga title-winning campaign last season, and there is confidence that he can continue to improve his production.
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