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Why De Jong is picking Barcelona over Manchester United (1:20)

Manchester United is interested in Frenkie De Jong, but he wants to stay with Barcelona. (1:20)

There is a lot of gossip about who is moving where during the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest gossip and deals.

TOP STORY: Koulibaly prefers Barcelona move

According to Diario Sport, the defender is considering a summer move to Barcelona.

The centre-back has one year left on his contract and his wish is to leave in a mutually beneficial transfer due to his long-standing relationship with the Serie A club, rather than leaving as a free agent in 2023.

Barcelona have not yet made a move as they wait to see what happens with Napoli.

Camp Nou is the preferred option for the Senegal international, despite the fact that other teams have made an effort to start talks.

Sevilla's Jules Kounde was wanted by Xavi, but a $65 million transfer fee and strong interest from a rival club will likely prevent a move.

If Clement Lenglet or Samuel Umtiti end up leaving Camp Nou, the ability of Koulibaly to play on the left of the central pair will prove useful.

It seems clear that the defender won't be renewing his contract, even though Napoli want him to stay and have offered him a new contract.

Miralem Pjanic may be included in the deal, either on loan or a permanent transfer, as Barcelona will try to include a player as part of the deal.

Kalidou Koulibaly may see his time at Napoli end. Sportinfoto/vi/DeFodi Images via Getty Images

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PAPER GOSSIP

According to The Sun, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is watching the contract situation of Mason Mount, an England international, after the club&s sale to new ownership. It is said that both Manchester City andLiverpool inquired about the young man.

Sky Sports Italia reports that Romelu Lukaku's representatives have met with Internazionale in order to work out how a move could materialise. It is expected that only a loan move would be possible, while any transfer would need to be completed by July due to tax advantages.

According to Calciomercato, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are not in the picture to sign Manchester United's Paul Pogba. At the end of June, the value of the contract will be known, which will make the Frenchman the highest earner at the club, alongside Matthijs de Ligt.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Lazio want to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek if either Sergej Milinkovic-Savic or Luis Alberto leaves. The Englishman would be offered 4m-per-year by the Italian club, while the Blues are expected to demand 20m. Lazio will see it as a necessity if either of the aforementioned players leave.

According to Foot Mercato, Lyon centre-back Jason Denayer may be the replacement for SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA SALVAGEDATA Rennes are hoping that they will be able to convince the Belgium international to join them because they are expecting competition from English clubs who would be able to offer more lucrative financial packages.