Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Man Utd could lose De Gea to Juventus for free

Posted Sunday, September 08, 2019 by Express.co.uk

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PSG and Spurs still fighting for Dybala

Transfer tussle with Man Utd still on

The summer tug of war for Juventus forward Paulo Dybala shows no sign of abating with the Express claiming Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham are both still keen on signing him.

PSG are still looking for a long-term replacement for Neymar despite the loan deal for Mauro Icardi, while Spurs are apparently confident of overcoming the image rights issues which scuppered their deal for him over the summer.

Spurs are also fearful of losing Christian Eriksen in January, and see Dybala as a positive addition in his stead.

Pedro in Italy for Fiorentina move

Fluminense's 22-year-old Brazilian forward Pedro has landed in Florence to complete a move to Serie A side Fiorentina, according to Alfredo Pedulla.

The striker has already spoken of his pride at wearing the number nine shirt made famous by Argentina's Gabriel Batistuta, and will be available for selection soon.

Pedro scored 31 goals in 93 games for Fluminense after making his debut in 2016.

Chelsea expecting January business

Blues are appealing transfer ban

Chelsea have informed leading agents of their intentions to do business in the January transfer window, claim the Mirror.

While the Blues' two-window transfer ban is set to still be in place, they have already appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to have it reduced to one window - which has just passed.

They will likely use the example of Manchester City in their argument, after they recently escaped a suspension for transfer-related offences of their own.

Man Utd back in for Dybala

Manchester United could attempt to resurrect their deal to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus in the January transfer window, according to Calciomercato.

The Argentina international knocked United back over the summer but, with other players ahead of him in Maurizio Sarri's plans this season, could have a change of heart if he finds his playing time limited.

Dybala, 25, has played just 14 minutes of Juve's two Serie A games so far this season.

Van Dijk agrees £200k-per-week new deal at Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has earned a considerable pay rise with a bumper new six-year contract at Liverpool, according to the Mirror.

Though the Dutchman's previous deal hadn't been set to expire until 2023, a new agreement had been in the offing over the summer and Manchester United's offer to Harry Maguire is reported to have set a benchmark for the figures.

Van Dijk is now set to earn a basic wage of £200,000 ($245k) per week - up from £125,000 ($153k), and less dependant on bonus clauses and add-ons than his previous deal.

Southampton and Newcastle to battle for £20m Bowen

Hull City forward Jarrod Bowen remains a target for Premier League teams, report the Express, with Southampton and Newcastle ready to bid for him in January.

After notching 22 league goals for the Tigers last season, the 22-year-old already has three in six this time around and could cost £20 million ($24.5m) as a result.

Hull managed to keep hold of their star man over the summer, but may find things more difficult depending on where they are in the Championship table come January.

Juve want De Gea on a free transfer

Keeper's Man Utd contract is up at end of season

Juventus are looking to enact another free transfer raid on a Premier League side according to the Mirror, with Manchester United's David De Gea the latest man in their sights.

The Spanish goalkeeper's contract at Old Trafford is up at the end of the season, and Juve are thought to have kept tabs on his situation for some time.

The Serie A giants plucked Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal for free this year, after taking Emre Can from Liverpool last summer.