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We have just another week remaining in the summer transfer window. European giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona look primed to do more business before the window is over and as such, we expect this week to be nothing short of a roller coaster ride.
Let's take a look at the top transfer news of the day.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he does not want to lose Alexis Sanchez
Manchester United's season got off to a flying start with a promising 4-0 win against Chelsea. However, they were unlucky to draw the subsequent game against Wolves. Gameweek 3 was even more disappointing as they lost to Crystal Palace after conceding a goal in the 93rd minute.
Despite all the promise, United do lack sharpness in the final third and with Romelu Lukaku having left the club for Inter Milan, the Red Devils are short on attacking options. As such, they could use the quality of an experienced campaigner like Alexis Sanchez and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists that the club won't let him leave until they receive the right offer.
Manchester United are now using both Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in their starting lineup and there is a blatant lack of depth in the attacking roles. Sanchez, who is yet to really shine at United, would still be a great backup option.
The Chilean international has been linked with a move to Inter Milan on a loan deal with an option to buy. However, Manchester United reportedly rebuffed it as the Nerazzurri wanted the Red Devils to pay a major part of his wages.
On being asked about Sanchez's situation, United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said,
"Alexis is a quality player. We don't have loads of options."
“If there is an offer that's good enough for the club and him maybe he will go, but if not then he's still our player and he's a quality player."
Pochettino says Eriksen is unfazed by rumours; claims squad is unsettled
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has given us contrasting updates as we move into the last week of the summer transfer window. Pochettino had told the press earlier that Christian Eriksen, who has been linked with an exit, is unfazed by the rumours.
"The player [Eriksen] is not affected about the rumours.
"There is nothing to say because we have one year more on the contract, but it is not the best situation for him and for everyone.
"He is handling it naturally, you can try to help as it is an important player in the dressing room.
"I was in this position as a player. It is not easy because of rumours and things that happened around you, but Christian is not affected by the situation and the rumours around him."
However, after Spurs' defeat against Newcastle United at home, he said that the squad is unsettled as the European transfer window remains open.
"I cannot find excuses because the transfer window is open."
"It doesn't justify that performance today or the result. But we have an unsettled group for different reasons and different personal circumstances. Of course, I am going to be happier in 10 days after Arsenal when the transfer window is closed and we know we have the players until it opens again in January."
Jurgen Klopp hints that he will leave Liverpool at the end of his contract
Jurgen Klopp has proven that he is one of the best managers in the world by pulling Liverpool out of a rut and making them the champions of Europe. As his Reds continue to dominate English football, the manager has revealed that he might leave the club at the end of his current contract which runs till 2022.
He said,
"It looks like it. Who can now say if he can give it his all in three years' time? If I decide for myself that I can't go on anymore, I'll take a break and in that year I'd have to make a definite decision [over my career].
"I have absolute energy, but I have one problem; I can't do 'a little bit.' I can only do 'all or nothing.' But the chances are very high that my energy levels will go up again [after a year's break], and that I can then do the job the way I want to."
Paris Saint-Germain desperate to sign Vinicius Jr.
Vinicius Jr has not got off to a flying start in this year's LaLiga and with the transfer window still open, he is being linked with an exit and PSG are said to be desperate to sign him. However, according to reports, Real Madrid have told the Ligue 1 champions that they will not be selling the youngster.
PSG's sporting director has been influential in signing several Brazilians who have played for the Parisians. Vinicius is his next project. However, it does not look like the project will take flight immediately. Leonardo is aware of Vinicius not being given a lot of game time and wants to take advantage of the opportunity.
PSG had earlier asked for Vinicius to be included in a swap deal for Neymar. However, despite the Blancos' interest in Neymar, they weren't willing to part with their prized asset.
Barcelona ready to offer more players to PSG to sign Neymar
Barcelona are not ready to give up on Neymar just yet. They are aware of Real Madrid's plans and have now returned with a new and improved offer for the Brazilian. They are now willing to offer money and more players than Real Madrid in order to sign Neymar.
Barcelona are ready to include Ousmane Dembele as part of the deal. The winger continues to struggle with injuries and the Catalans are now prepared to sell him. PSG manager Thomas Tuchel, meanwhile, is a fan of Dembele and this new offer might just be a turning point.
However, Dembele would like to stay at Barcelona, and currently his reluctance to leave is what is complicating the deal.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is also pushing Barcelona to sign Neymar, while Real Madrid are finding it difficult to find which players to swap for the Brazilian. With just a few days to go before the window shuts, anything can happen.
