Daily transfer news and rumours roundup - 17th April 2017
Hello and welcome to Sportskeeda's latest transfer news and rumours roundup. Today's transfer stories feature the latest on Alexis Sanchez's future and much more. On that note, let's take a look at the major happenings across Europe that made headlines on April 17, 2017:
Paris Saint-Germain President to persuade Sanchez to join the Parisians
Sanchez leaving Arsenal in the summer is becoming clearer with each passing day. Amidst interest from Chelsea, Manchester City and Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the 28-year-old.
After Zlatan Ibrahimovic, PSG lack firepower up front and have identified Alexis Sanchez as the next star at the Parc des Princes.
Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has decided to take a personal interest in this transfer as per L'Equipe, and the report suggest that the Middle East billionaire wants to sign the Chilean at any cost. Al-Khelaifi has decided to take matters into his own hands and will contact the player's agent soon.
Chelsea and Manchester United to fight it out for Belgian wonder kid
After captaining his side against Manchester United in the Europa League for Anderlecht, Youri Tielemans has attracted the attention of the two mentioned English clubs. The 19-year-old is one of the most promising players in world football at the moment and is under contract till 2020 with the Belgian giants.
According to Daily Express, Chelsea are the front-runners for the midfielder, while the likes of Juventus, Inter Milan and PSG also keeping tabs on his future developments.
Manchester United tracking Atletico Madrid winger
Jose Mourinho has always been attracted towards world class talents at Atletico Madrid and is all set to return to the Rojiblancos for one of their most important players. No, it isn't Antoine Griezmann!
Don Balon reports that Manchester United are ready to offer a huge sum to secure the services of the 23-year-old Belgian winger, Yannick Carrasco. Though Carrasco needs Champions League football to switch loyalties, a deal which will see him earning double as much as he earns now might help in changing his decision.
Watford to appoint Premier League winning manager
Walter Mazzari has struggled since the turn of the year and though the Hornets are safe from the relegation battle, there has not been significant progress this season at the Vicarage Road. Watford owner Gino Pozzo has decided to sack the Italian in the summer and replace him with his countryman, Claudio Ranieri.
The veteran manager is out of a job since February after being unceremoniously removed by Premier League champions Leicester City. Sunday Express has reported that Watford are eager to work with Ranieri and are expected to offer him a deal that he cannot refuse.