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Gomez feels 'toxic' Manchester United not right for Pulisic (1:17)

There is a difficult atmosphere at Manchester United. I think it's 1:14.

There is a lot of gossip surrounding the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk keeps you up to date on all the latest gossip.

TOP STORY: Christian Pulisic move to Man United could hinge on Harry Maguire swap

According to a report from The Daily Mail, the club inquired about the availability of the centre-back amid growing doubts about his future at the club. The England international has faced a lot of criticism in recent times, but is of interest to the Blues as they struggle to complete a deal for a different player.

As part of a swap deal that would see the U.S. captain Christian Pulisic head to Manchester United, the idea of Harry Maguire moving to the Bridge has been raised. James Olley reported earlier this week that Manchester United have expressed interest in the possibility of loaning out the young American.

There is a chance that Pulisic will push to leave the club even though he has two years left on his contract. This comes as the manager of the World Cup in Russia, Thomas Tuchel, shuffles around his players and doesn't see them as part of his plan.

Could beleaguered Man United defender Harry Maguire be part of a deal to get Christian Pulisic out of Chelsea, as the USMNT star hopes? Ash Donelon/Getty Images

With growing optimism that a deal could be completed after the Frenchman asked to be left out of the squad for the game against Saints, Fofana still remains the priority signing. There are questions surrounding whether or not the 29-year-old figures into the plans of the coach.

According to the report, it was seriously considered that he wouldn't be picked to face the Reds. Raphael Varane is pushing for a place in the team after watching from the bench as United have lost their first two games.

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PAPER GOSSIP

L'Equipe reported that Paris Saint-Germain still want to sign Manchester City's Bernardo Silva. The Portugal international is not available for the Lille match on Sunday due to the negotiations, but Luis Campos wants to sign him, andChristophe Galtier feels that he would have liked to have him available for the game.

According to Foot Mercato, a new right-back is one of the players Barcelona are considering signing. He has received interest from a number of clubs this summer, but none of them have taken action, meaning that Barcelona would have little competition if they decide to move for him.

According to a report by Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs are willing to agree on a fee of £13m plus an extra 2m. There are still some details to be worked out over the weekend before a deal can be concluded for the Italy international.

According to The Athletic, Villa have inquired about a possible transfer for Bednarek. There could be competition for Villa as he has received interest from across Europe, but the Saints are willing to let him go.

Club America and LAFC are still in negotiations for Brian Rodriguez. The final deal is expected to be in the region of $6m to $7m with LAFC entitled to some of the funds raised from any future move.