Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has faced immediate disciplinary action at Marseille after blocking a lucrative return to the Premier League. The Danish midfielder has been stripped of the club captaincy following his refusal to join Newcastle United, despite a formal transfer agreement being reached between the two teams.
Gabriel Vidovic are having a third attempt in the top flight of German football: after spells at his youth club Bayern Munich and Mainz, he is now joining promoted side SC Paderborn, according to Croatian media reports.
Liverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements has led them directly to the Parc des Princes, but the hierarchy at Anfield appears to be ranking their targets in a specific order of importance. While the Reds have been heavily linked with a double swoop for Paris Saint-Germain duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, the latter may not be the priority many assumed he was.
Como have reportedly turned their attention to Chelsea striker Liam Delap after negotiations for Moise Kean hit a roadblock. The ambitious Italian club are actively searching for attacking reinforcements to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Ajax over the transfer of winger Mika Godts. The Ligue 1 champions are moving quickly to secure the highly-rated youngster's signature as they bolster their attacking options.
Borussia Dortmund have officially ended their pursuit of highly-rated talent Said El Mala after FC Koln rejected a massive transfer offer exceeding €50 million. The Bundesliga giants will not submit an improved bid for the youngster following unsuccessful negotiations between the two clubs.
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