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Manchester City have opened transfer negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain for Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, according to RMC Sport (in French).
The 26-year-old Euro 2020 winner is reportedly open to the transfer deal, with personal terms not expected to pose a challenge.
City’s pursuit of Donnarumma coincides with fresh transfer interest in their current No.1. Renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reports that Turkish giants Galatasaray have approached the Premier League champions about signing Brazil’s Ederson, 31.
Should that deal progress, it would clear a path for Donnarumma to take over between the posts at the Etihad Stadium.
Elsewhere in England, The Athletic reveals that Southampton have rejected West Ham’s opening bid, worth £30 million plus add-ons, for 21-year-old Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes. The Saints are holding firm as they aim to keep one of their brightest prospects.
In Spain, Mail says Real Madrid continue to monitor Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton. The 21-year-old England midfielder has impressed in the Premier League, catching the eye of scouts at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, are plotting a return for Marco Asensio after the 29-year-old enjoyed a strong loan spell from PSG last season, according to The Telegraph.
Liverpool have shut down speculation over Ibrahima Konate’s future, insisting the 26-year-old France defender is not for sale despite the club’s push to bring in two new centre-backs (Mail).
Footmercato (in French) reports that Bournemouth have agreed a transfer deal with Bayer Leverkusen for Morocco forward Amine Adli, while Kicker (in German) says Leverkusen have now shown interest in Brighton’s Argentine winger Facundo Buonanotte, valued at around £39 million.
In the Bundesliga, Teamtalk notes Borussia Dortmund have walked away from talks for Wolves’ Fabio Silva after the Premier League club raised their asking price for the 23-year-old striker.
Florian Plettenberg reports that Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is keen on a switch to Bayern Munich, with a potential deal still on the table before the transfer window closes.
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