Rumour Has It: Man United reject Neymar-Pogba swap with PSG
Neymar for Paul Pogba?
That was the proposal by Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester United, who are both set for busy off-seasons due to their wantaway stars.
But a swap between the two clubs does not appear to be on the agenda.
TOP STORY – WOODWARD SAYS NO TO NEYMAR
A swap deal involving Neymar and Paul Pogba was rejected by Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
That is according to the Independent as Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and United midfielder Pogba both seek exits.
Manchester United rejected Neymar swap deal for Paul Pogba for two key reasons
— Indy Football (@IndyFootball) June 25, 2019
By @MiguelDelaney https://t.co/X3R7B599xO
Woodward reportedly said no to the idea due to costs and his determination to keep Pogba, who has been linked with a return to Juventus and Real Madrid .
Neymar is set to leave PSG and the world's most expensive player is ready to publicly apologise to Barcelona over his exit in 2017 to help facilitate a return to Camp Nou, according to AS.
ROUND-UP
- Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has agreed to join Paris Saint-Germain in an €80million deal, according to Serbian newspaper Blic. The 24-year-old was linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid prior to the 2018-19 season. AS reports that Ligue 1 champions PSG are also set to sign Sevilla attacker Pablo Sarabia.
- A move to Barcelona for Matthijs de Ligt is "still possible", according to Mundo Deportivo. Italian press have reported that Juventus are favourites to sign the 19-year-old Ajax captain, however, LaLiga champions Barca still appear to be in the running.
- According to AS, Real Madrid are keen on signing Napoli midfielder and Spain international Fabian Ruiz. The 23-year-old only moved to Serie A from Real Betis in 2018-19.
- Edin Dzeko's move from Roma to Inter will be announced shortly, Corriere dello Sport reports. Antonio Conte's Inter are now targeting Cagliari star Nicolo Barella. The Nerazzurri are also interested in Brazil captain Dani Alves after his Paris Saint-Germain exit, according to France Football.
‼️ De Ligt aún contempla la opción del Barça https://t.co/3QV97L1N6O por @RogerTorello pic.twitter.com/mWXrUjj50F
— Mundo Deportivo (@mundodeportivo) June 25, 2019
- Former Manchester City and Arsenal star Samir Nasri is a target for new A-League side Western United in Australia, according to the Herald Sun. The 31-year-old Frenchman is a free agent after leaving West Ham.
- Borussia Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou is wanted by Arsenal, according to the Mirror. The Gunners have been linked with Saint-Etienne teenager William Saliba but Zagadou could be available following Mats Hummels' return to Dortmund.
- Serie A rivals Juventus and Napoli are battling it out to sign Tottenham full-back Kieran Trippier, the Mirror reports. Joao Cancelo is reportedly close to joining Manchester City and Juve see the England international as the perfect replacement.