The top European leagues have closed the summer transfer window! Many clubs waited until the very last minute to complete their transfers after a busy summer of international football. Check out our evaluation of the most important signings and all the deals. The window will close in January but that doesn't mean that rumours will stop coming.
TOP STORY: Utd Eye Rice is Pogba's Partner
According to The Independent, Manchester United will prioritize Declan Rice's move to West Ham United next summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considers the Hammers star to be the missing piece of the puzzle, with the England international being viewed as the perfect partner in midfield for Paul Pogba.
Although the Red Devils had a genuine interest, they couldn't meet the 100 million valuation of the London side after paying fees for Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Rice could be looking for a new challenge as talks over a new contract at the London Stadium have stalled. Rice currently earns 3,000 per semaine in the Premier League, which could rise significantly if he moves to Old Trafford.
Pogba's future at United remains to be seen, though Mino Raiola suggests that the France playmarker could return to Juventus.
If the price is right, Declan Rice may join Man Utd's Midfield next summer. Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images
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PAPER GOSSIP
Giannis Chorianopoulos, Sportime journalist, reports that Garry Rodrigues has agreed to join Olympiakos. After last playing in the Saudi Pro League, Rodrigues was released as a free agent. The 30-year old prefers to play as an attacking middlefielder. He had his best season in 2018, scoring 19 goals in 29 games for Galatasaray.
Thomas Tuchel is positive that Antonio Rudiger will renew his Chelsea contract. Goal reports that the Blues manager stated, "So everything is in order, and give them the time they need." Sometimes it takes a little longer, other times things move very quickly, Toni is very happy at Chelsea.
According to Le 10 Sport, Gianluigi Darumma will be taking over as Paris Saint-Germain's starting goalkeeper. The club plans to make a move for Keylor Navas in January. The Costa Rican international was Mauricio Pochettino’s first choice goalkeeper. Despite five wins in as many games, Donnarumma, an ex-AC Milan star, is rumoured have been awarded the Parc des Princes job. It remains to see where the ex-Real Madrid man will end up next.
Calciomercato reports that Lazio would be interested in Dani Alves' free agent move. Brazil's star ended his contract at Sao Paulo on Friday and met with Flamengo. Biancocelesti must work quickly if they hope to lure the 38-year old with a return to Rome after positive talks with Rio de Janeiro's powerhouse.
Nicolo Schira, a journalist reports that Sergi Roberto has agreed to a new contract at Barcelona for the period 2024-2024. After a lengthy negotiation process, the 29-year old defender finally signed a new contract. Blaugrana's star player is the latest to commit his future, with LaLiga looking to sign new contracts for a number stars such as Ousmane Dembele and Pedri.
