What the papers say
Paris St Germain have altered their offer to Manchester United in an effort to get the transfer of Manuel Ugarte to Old Trafford across the line. The Telegraph reports the French club have proposed the midfielder move to United on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy. A sticking point still seems to be price with a gap, believed to be around 10million euros, between what United are willing to pay and Paris St Germain’s asking price of 60million euros.
The Daily Mail, citing journalist Fabrizio Romano, says Barcelona are willing to let midfielder Ilkay Gundogan leave the club for free. The 33-year-old is said to be interested in returning to the Premier League, with his former club Manchester City leading the charge for his signature.
Wolves and Brentford are both interested in Burnley defender Dara O’Shea, according to the Daily Mirror. Price could be an obstacle however, with Burnley expecting £15m for any deal.
And The Telegraph says Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri is set to join Greek club Panathinaikos in a £5m deal.
Social media round-up
🚨🔵 Napoli have asked for conditions of Sofyan Amrabat deal, one of several options for the midfield.
Scott McTominay deal remains also a possibility for Napoli, Man United keep asking for €30m package.
Decision in next days… top priority remains to get Lukaku deal done 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/zSdJEswN26
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 20, 2024
Brentford ‘confident’ of sealing Ivan Toney deal with Saudi side and chase £50m fee as Chelsea weigh up late bid https://t.co/4Pwlz4uQVW
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) August 20, 2024
Players to watch
Jadon Sancho: The Athletic reports Chelsea could make a surprise move for the Manchester United forward.
Giorgi Mamardashvili: Liverpool have offered £34m for the Valencia goalkeeper, according to Spanish outlet Relevo.
