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Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's stories feature the latest update on some of the major happenings in world football which may change the complexion of a few clubs. So let's head right in and take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on September 26, 2017:
Bundesliga
Real Madrid to rival Liverpool for Christian Pulisic
The Daily Mirror has reported that Real Madrid are ready to battle it is it out with Liverpool for the signature of Christian Pulisic, Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old superstar. The American international is one of the most promising players in the world and Florentino Perez is eager to make Pulisic a Galactico next summer.
The president was reportedly unhappy at seeing Ousmane Dembele join FC Barcelona and does not want another future superstar to go out of Real Madrid's reach. Meanwhile, Liverpool have been long-term admirers of Pulisic with Jurgen Klopp being the manager who signed the teenager for the German side.
Carlo Ancelotti criticises Marco Verratti
The Italian powerhouse, Marco Verratti was linked with Bayern Munich this past summer. But in an interview with Le Figaro, Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti has criticized the PSG midfielder for starting the rumours for personal gains. Ancelotti was quoted saying, "He only wanted a better deal with PSG. I know him well. Many players want to leave their clubs when the transfer window is open. But I do not know if many want it just to simply improve their contracts. I do not like these things, this kind of behaviour."
Serie A
Suso extends his contract with AC Milan
The Rossoneri have today confirmed the contract extension of Suso. The 23-year-old midfielder joined Milan from Liverpool in 2015 and has gone on to become an integral part of the Milan squad. A new contract will see Suso at the San Siro till 2022.
Suso was naturally ecstatic after penning a new deal as he said, "I've extended my bond with Milan until 2022, and to do it with my family, my partner and my agent and my partner by my side filled me with emotion. A particular, special thank you to the Milan directors. I'll do everything for this shirt, as I've always done. Forza Milan, always."
Juventus to sell Sami Khedira if a deal of Emre Can takes place
According to Calciomercato, Juventus will offload Sami Khedira in the summer. The Bianconeri see Emre Can as Khedira's replacement in Turin and will look to sell the World Cup winner to the highest bidder. Khedira has a contract with Juventus till 2019 after arriving on a free transfer from Real Madrid two years ago. Meanwhile, Khedira is being linked with a move to the MLS.
Premier League
Jose Mourinho wants Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini to sign new contracts
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho wants the club to offer the duo of Marcus Rashford and Marouane Fellaini new deals in the coming weeks. The Independent reports that Mourinho wants the spine of his squad to have long-term deals with the club and the Red Devils are also close to offering new deals for Ander Herrera and David De Gea. Herrera and Fellaini have just a year left on their current contracts and making them sign a new deal must be the first priority for the club.
Tottenham Hotspur to go back for Ross Barkley in January
Spurs were linked with Everton playmaker, Ross Barkley for the entire past summer only for no deal to happen between the parties concerned. But ESPN has now learned that Tottenham Hotspur will reignite their interest in Barkley in the winter market and will reportedly offer £30 million for his services.
Barkley has gone out of favour with the Toffees and is desperate for a move away from Goodison Park. Meanwhile, Spurs are seeing Barkley as an alternative to Mousa Dembele who is struggling this season with his foot problems.
La Liga
Frank De Boer eyeing a return with Deportivo La Coruna
Former Crystal Palace manager, Frank De Boer is eyeing a swift return to management with La Liga side, Deportivo La Coruna. The Spanish club are currently struggling with just four points on board from six games. Deportivo are close to sacking their current boss, Pepe Mel and are looking to sign De Boer as his replacement.
The Dutchman had a horrible one month in the Premier League where he became the quickest manager to be sacked in the league's history. He was sacked after just four league games in charge.
Philippe Coutinho desires to join FC Barcelona in January
According to Sport, Philippe Coutinho has made it clear to the Liverpool ownership that he has made his mind about joining FC Barcelona. The Brazilian wants to join the Catalans in January with the club also ready to sell the playmaker in the next transfer period after accepting defeat in keeping the player happy at Anfield. Coutinho was a subject of numerous €100 million plus bids from FC Barcelona which were rejected effectively by the Reds.
Rest of the world
Real Madrid want Julian Draxler
Don Balon has claimed that Real Madrid are preparing a shock move for Julian Draxler in January. It is believed that Real Madrid are looking for attacking reinforcements in winter after an average start to the season. Zinedine Zidane wants to add firepower to his attack after failing to replace Alvaro Morata and James Rodriguez in the summer.
Meanwhile, Draxler is looking for a way out of PSG after falling down the pecking order in Paris. The Parisians will be looking to sell him with the club desperate to reduce their wage bills in order to avoid FFP sanctions.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang still on China's radar
The Gabonese striker was linked with a move to the Far East in the summer but a deal never materialized with Aubameyang then being forced to stay put at Borussia Dortmund. Kicker has now reported that CSL club Tianjin Quanjian have come back with a renewed interest in the pacy striker. The club's multi-billionaire owner, Shu Yuhui recently said, "He is worth €65m (£57m) to €70m (£61m). I would pay that too. He would help us make the club and the Chinese league more internationally known."
