Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juve keeping tabs on Saka

Manchester United have identified Milan midfielder Franck Kessie as a transfer target - according to <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20210920/1001690356/psg-entrometerse-objetivo-barca.html?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;utm_content=futbol" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The Red Devils are looking at the 24-year-old as an option just in case Paul Pogba decides against signing a contract extension at Old Trafford. Kessie is also due to become a free agent in 2022, but Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham are thought to be keeping a close eye on his situation too.

Man Utd target Kessie (Mundo Deportivo)

Milan star touted for Old Trafford switch

Juventus are keeping tabs on Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka - as <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/juve-nel-mirino-un-esterno-dell-arsenal-71033" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a> reports. Atletico Madrid are also being linked with the 20-year-old, who is currently valued at around €50 million (£43m/$59m). Saka is under contract at Arsenal until 2024, and has appeared in all five of their Premier League games at the start of the new season.

Juve keeping tabs on Saka (Calcio Mercato)

Amid the confusion surrounding Paul Pogba's future at Manchester United, <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/manchester-united-c-e-anche-kessie-per-il-dopo-pogba-96141" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a> reports that the Red Devils are monitoring possible replacements. Tottenham star Tanguy Ndombele is said to be one of those registering on the recruitment radar at Old Trafford.

Man Utd monitoring Ndombele (Calciomercato)

Manchester United are prepared to make Paul Pogba the highest-paid player in the Premier League - according to <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1493550/Man-Utd-Paul-Pogba-transfer-news-Premier-League-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-Real-Madrid-PSG-SNT" target="_blank">The Express</a>. The 28-year-old's current deal is due to expire next summer, but the Red Devils are set to present him with a lucrative extension offer. Pogba's weekly earnings will be brought up to £400,000 if agrees to the fresh terms, which would break the all-time Premier League record.

Man Utd prepared to make Pogba highest-paid PL player (the Express)

Liverpool and Chelsea are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Kinglsey Coman, reports&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/kingsley-coman-liverpool-chelsea-transfer-25021122">Mirror</a>. Coman has a contract with Bayern&nbsp;until 2023, but has been tipped to leave the club at some point soon in search of a club where he can play a bigger role. The winger is currently out as he battles&nbsp;a minor cardiac arrhythmia, which has caused him to struggle with a shortness of breath.

Liverpool and Chelsea keeping an eye on Coman (Mirror)

The Bayern forward's status at the club has become uncertain

U.S. youth international Kobe Hernandez-Foster is set to sign with Norwegian side&nbsp;Hamarkameratene, according to <a href="https://www.h-a.no/2021/sport/vurderer-a-hente-spiller-fra-bundesliga-klubb/">HA</a>. The fullback, who originally came up through the LA Galaxy academy, recently left Wolfsburg after just one year with the Bundesliga club.

U.S. youth international bound for Norway

<a href="https://www.interlive.it/2021/09/18/calciomercato-inter-serie-a-sanchez-liga-siviglia-betis-nazionale-cile/" target="_blank">InterLive</a> reports that Alexis Sanchez is set to be made available as a free agent once again. Manchester United cut their losses on the Chilean after seeing him flop at Old Trafford, and Inter are ready to take the same approach with an injury-ravaged forward.

Inter make Alexis available on a free

Juventus are not planning a bid to bring Paul Pogba back onto their books, claims <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/editoriale/la-crisi-dei-club-la-strategia-degli-agenti-ecco-perche-nessuno-dei-big-in-scadenza-rinnova-il-contratto-pogba-meglio-vlahovic-la-juve-per-il-futuro-s-1585419" target="_blank">TuttoMercatoWeb</a>. The France international midfielder is into the final year of his contract at Manchester United, but a return to Italy is not on the cards.

Juve not planning Pogba approach

Chelsea and Barcelona are set to form part of the battle for Juventus defender Mattijs de Ligt in 2022, reports <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/posibles-destinos-ligt-20210918.html" target="_blank">Fichajes.</a> Real Madrid are also keen on the Dutch centre-half, who has struggled to make the desired impact in Turin.

Chelsea & Barca part of battle for De Ligt

<a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leeds-united-set-sights-on-lang-after-talks-held/" target="_blank">Football Insider</a> reports that Leeds still have their sights set on Club Brugge sensation Noa Lang. The Whites were keen on the 22-year-old forward over the summer and remain interested despite bringing in Daniel James from Manchester United.

Leeds set their sights on Lang

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Roma outcast Steven Nzonzi is the subject of interest from Marseille - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/roma-una-squadra-pensa-a-nzonzi-68420" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 32-year-old has just entered the final year of his contract at Stadio Olimpico and is not in the plans of head coach Jose Mourinho. Nzonzi spent the 2020-21 campaign on loan at Rennes and has yet to feature for Roma this term, with Marseille ready to offer him a way out in January.

Marseille interested in Roma outcast Nzonzi

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> A first professional deal for 17-year-old Terence Miles 👏 — Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1439892091262304258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Liverpool hand Miles pro terms

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Matthijs de Ligt has a release clause into his contract with Juventus and this is why Raiola spoke about his future. It will be valid starting from summer 2022 for €150m - Juve are still hoping to keep him. 🇳🇱 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juve</a> All details on the release clause: <a href="https://t.co/5A0CUWeAoQ">https://t.co/5A0CUWeAoQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/ScKoI5G46H">pic.twitter.com/ScKoI5G46H</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1439896444513800195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

De Ligt has €150m release clause in Juve contract

Arsenal are plotting a swoop for Club Brugge star&nbsp;Noa Lang - according to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/tres-equipos-siguen-pasos-noa-lang-20210917.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The Gunners could launch a £20 million ($27m) bid for the 22-year-old winger when the transfer market reopens. Lang has made an impressive start to the season at Brugges, producing a man of the match display in their 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League last week.

Arsenal plotting swoop for Club Brugge star Lang

Marquinhos has been linked with Real Madrid for some time, and <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/5-centrales-buscara-real-madrid-20210918.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a> claims that the Blancos remain keen on the Brazilian defender. Efforts to prise him away from Paris Saint-Germain could be made in 2022, with those at Santiago Bernabeu ready to start spending big again.

Real Madrid keen on Marquinhos

Barcelona are ready to battle Bayern Munich for Porto forward Luis Diaz, claims <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/gigantes-siguen-luis-diaz-20210918.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>. The highly-rated Colombian is attracting interest from afar after registering five goals and an assist through seven appearances this season.

Barca to battle Bayern for Dias

Everton outcast James Rodriguez is, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/PSierraR/status/1439747802154819584" target="_blank">Pipe Sierra</a>, in talks over a move to the Middle East. The Colombia international playmaker is said to have jetted off to the UAE for discussions with interested parties.

James in talks over move to Middle East

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> AC Milan director Paolo Maldini about Franck Kessie’s contract expiring in June: “We've been talking to Kessie’s agent for a year and a half. We had many meetings and we’ll have other opportunities to talk with him about Franck”, he told DAZN. 🔴🇨🇮 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACMilan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACMilan</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1439653949099892737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Milan give Kessie contract update

Borussia Monchengladbach star Denis Zakaria is the subject of interest from Roma - according to <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/editoriale/juventus-per-il-centrocampo-occhio-a-tchouameni-e-tielemans-la-roma-oltre-a-pellegrini-pronta-a-blindare-anche-veretout-cristante-e-mancini-1585198" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>. The Italian giants could swoop for the 24-year-old when the transfer window reopens in January. Roma will then focus on new contracts for Lorenzo Pellegrini and&nbsp;Jordan Veretout as Jose Mourinho seeks to keep the core of his squad intact.

Roma interested in Gladbach star Zakaria 

Milan Skriniar is in line for a new contract at Inter - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-srkiniar-via-alle-trattative-per-il-rinnovo-97169" target="_blank">Calcio Mercato</a>. The 26-year-old's current deal expires in 2023, but the Italian champions are making it a priority to tie him down to fresh terms. Skriniar has played every minute of Inter's opening four games of the new Serie A campaign, helping them rise back to the top of the table.

Skriniar in line for new Inter contract

Despite an excellent performance at Euro 2020, Raheem Sterling is still being eyed around the football industry as someone who could leave Manchester City once his current deal expires, writes <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2021/09/19/no-goals-no-deal-now-raheem-sterlings-man-city-future-doubt/?utm_content=sport&amp;utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_campaign=Echobox&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1632087397-1" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>. His contract runs until 2023, and as time goes on without a renewal, teams could become more aggressive in their pursuits of him.&nbsp;

Sterling's Man City future still in doubt

Paulo Dybala is close to signing a new deal at Juventus, reports <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1439621248447877125?s=19">TyC Sports</a>. Dybala's new deal will run through 2026 once finalised, with his current deal set to expire in 2022.

Dybala close to new Juve deal

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Manchester United are in direct contact with Jesse Lingard and his father since weeks - still hoping to extend his contract after opening proposal not accepted. Solskjaer is pushing directly with the player. 🔴🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> He’s in the ‘contracts list’ with Bruno, Pogba and Shaw. <a href="https://t.co/8XPDlmY9xF">pic.twitter.com/8XPDlmY9xF</a> — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1439609310301011972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Solskjaer pushing for new Lingard deal

Bayern Munich are one of several teams in for U.S. men's national team striker RIcardo Pepi, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/jaimeor96/status/1439314934521860103">Jaime Ojeda.</a> Pepi has previously been linked with clubs in Serie A, while his FC Dallas team-mate Justin Che has also been linked with a permanent move to Bayern after previously joining the club on loan. The young striker shined for the U.S. in World Cup qualifiers, scoring on his debut.

Bayern chasing USMNT star Pepi

Manchester United are prepared to offer Paul Pogba a contract that will make him the highest-paid player in Premier League history. According to the <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1493550/Man-Utd-Paul-Pogba-transfer-news-Premier-League-Ole-Gunnar-Solskjaer-Real-Madrid-PSG-SNT">Express</a>, Man Utd are set to offer Pogba a four-year deal&nbsp;which would see him earn around £400,000 a week.&nbsp; The club is desperate to keep Pogba and is willing to sell several players in January to finance a new contract.

Man Utd to make Pogba highest-paid Premier League player ever

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> FC Dallas has relieved Luchi Gonzalez of his head coaching duties. Full story: <a href="https://t.co/wEvu4TEvGB">https://t.co/wEvu4TEvGB</a> <a href="https://t.co/Zdlh5EWddE">pic.twitter.com/Zdlh5EWddE</a> — FC Dallas (@FCDallas) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCDallas/status/1439703594324922377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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