Football rumours: Manchester United eye swap deal options for Jadon Sancho
What the papers say
Manchester United could target one of three Paris St Germain players as part of a swap deal to meet their £50million valuation of forward Jadon Sancho, 24. According to the Daily Express, French right-back Nordi Mukiele, 26, Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte, 23, and 29-year-old Slovakia centre-back Milan Skriniar are the potential options.
The Red Devils have also agreed a fee for Bayern Munich right back Noussair Mazraoui, according to the Guardian. But the Red Devils may need to sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka – who has been linked with West Ham – in order to finance the move.
Kieran Trippier has been told Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants to keep him, according to The Times. The England full-back, 33, has a year left on his contract and has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
West Ham could make a fresh offer for Aston Villa’s Colombia striker Jhon Duran, according to the Standard. Villa want £40million for the 20-year-old.
Social media round-up
🚨🇳🇬 Victor Osimhen, not even on the bench for Napoli tonight as plan of both parties remains clear.
Osimhen wants to leave, Napoli want to bring in Lukaku.
Talks with PSG are in stand-by since Monday at current conditions.
Chelsea like Osimhen but won’t pay the clause. pic.twitter.com/3I9jD5M7uK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 28, 2024
Liverpool have turned down a bid for midfielder Wataru Endo from Marseille | @cmckennasport https://t.co/4c7mLbQetT pic.twitter.com/DyPl01lUCR
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) July 28, 2024
Players to watch
David De Gea: Serie A side Genoa are interested in the former Manchester United goalkeeper, according to Football Italia. The Spaniard has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford in the summer of 2023.
Federico Chiesa: Chelsea have been in touch with Juventus about the Italy forward, 26, reports Team Talk.