Bayern Munich have been warned that they stand no chance of prising winger Desire Doue away from Paris Saint-Germain after being priced out of a potential deal. Despite the Bundesliga champions holding a long-standing admiration for the 21-year-old France international, his soaring valuation in the French capital has put a future transfer out of reach.
Zinedine Zidane, the France manager, spoke about his side's 3-1 defeat to Italy in the match that brought the two together on Thursday evening in the UEFA Nations League, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, pointing to some positives despite the result, and stressing the need to treat the loss as part of the learning process.
Any Premier League suitors of exciting Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have been warned that they face transfer frustration on that front, with ex-Paris Saint-Germain star Youssouf Mulumbu explaining to GOAL why the classy Ballon d’Or contender will “stay for a long time in France”. Big money bids could test PSG’s resolve, but they have no need to sell.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected Barcelona forward Raphinha to wear the captain's armband for Saturday's international friendly against Japan in Singapore. The 29-year-old was chosen ahead of Vinicius Jr and Bruno Guimaraes after regular skipper Marquinhos missed out through injury.
Paris Saint-Germain have identified Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz as their primary January transfer target following a devastating long-term injury to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Luis Enrique and Luis Campos are currently plotting a massive winter bid to lure the Colombian away from Bavaria.
