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TOP STORY: Race for Eriksen heating up
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen has two of Europe’s biggest clubs fighting over his signature, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain both interested in the Denmark international, according to the Mirror.
Should Neymar make the move from PSG back to Barcelona before Monday’s closure of the European transfer window, the French club are said to be looking at Eriksen as a replacement.
However, with sources telling ESPN that Barcelona have given up their pursuit of Neymar, Eriksen may have to choose between Madrid or staying with Spurs in the Premier League.
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09.00 BST: ICYMI - Barcelona have given up their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar but will make a renewed effort to sign the Brazilian superstar next summer, sources have told ESPN FC.
Sources close to the Ligue 1 champions also confirmed on Saturday that the deal is off and that Neymar will be staying in Paris.
Following weeks of negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain, Barca have been unable to strike a deal to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou.
However, sources at Barca have told ESPN FC that they don’t view this as the end of the saga. The club have not ruled out returning with another offer next summer for a player they consider to be a “strategic” signing — someone who brings the club as much on the pitch as he does off it.
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Duncan to Dortmund?
Liverpool’s Bobby Duncan is on the radar of Borussia Dortmund, and could make a move to the German club if Liverpool choose not to renew his contract, the Mirror reports.
The 18-year-old, who is related to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, has been in the headlines this week for falling out with the club over a potential move to Fiorentina, which was reportedly blocked.
Young English players making the move to Dortmund has become an attractive prospect following the success of Jadon Sancho at Signal Iduna Park, so it would come as no surprise to see Duncan wish to leave for the German club.
Dybala not going anywhere
Paulo Dybala will be staying at Juventus this summer, according to Calciomercato.
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici was pretty firm in telling the outlet: “I feel I can absolutely exclude a transfer for Paulo Dybala.”
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur had been rumoured destinations for the 25-year-old this summer, as had PSG, but those look to be off the cards for now.
Tap-ins
– Javier Hernandez has reportedly handed in a transfer request at West Ham. Sources have told ESPN that the player has agreed terms with Sevilla, and the Mail says that Chicharito has confirmed his desire to leave in writing in order push through the move before Monday’s transfer deadline.
– Speaking of Sevilla, Le Parisien says PSG are circling Los Rojiblancos keeper Sergio Rico.
– Rangers boss Steven Gerrard have all-but given up on signing Liverpool’s Ryan Kent, according to the Express. Gerrard says that the only way that a deal can be done is if the Reds acquiesce to a loan.