Summer transfer window was unique. See all major deals and see how we rated the largest signings. The window will close in January but that doesn't mean there won't be rumours.
TOP STORY: PSG joins the chase for Salah
Liverpool's star Mohamed Salah is currently in negotiations for a new contract. However, Fabrizio Romano, a journalist, has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain was interested in Salah in the summer and could move again if necessary to replace Kylian Maappe.
Romano posted an update on the Rio Ferdinand Presents Five Youtube channel. He stated that Salah was still in talks with Liverpool. According to what I hear, he loves Liverpool and the city. However, there has not yet been an agreement on a new contract. If players like Kylian Mbapp leave, we should be watching out for other clubs. Liverpool will continue to be Salah's number one priority until next summer.
The contract for the Egypt international will expire in 2023. The Reds are keen to sign new contracts for their top players to avoid a similar situation as Georginio Wijaldum's free transfer to Parc de Princes this summer.
Parisians are currently dealing with a contract dispute. Mbappe, a 22-year-old forward, will be leaving the club in 2022. Real Madrid made a few late bids for the France international on transfer deadline day. With a contract still not sorted, Mbappe could be leaving the club.
PSG was interested in Salah because of the late interest from LaLiga. Romano stated that PSG considered Salah as a possible replacement for Mbappe. They were ready to do something large, and they wanted it to be done with Salah.
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08.52 BST: Kylian's mother Fayza Lamari said that her son is currently in negotiations to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain after a summer of intense interest by Real Madrid.
Mbappe (22 years old) can sign for a new club starting Jan. 1. He will be a free agent next season. Madrid president Florentino perez stated Tuesday that he is hopeful of securing Mbappe's signature on a contract next year.
Lamari, however, stated that her son is currently in negotiations for a new deal in an interview with Le Parisien.
When asked about her son's future, Lamari stated that she was in talks with PSG right now and that all is well. "I spoke last evening with Leonardo, the PSG sporting director. Were we able to reach a compromise? One thing is certain. To win the Champions League, he will do everything he can to succeed."
08.00 BST: Sources tell ESPN's Rob Dawson that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would not let Donny van der Beek leave Manchester United in January, even if his prospects at Old Trafford are poor.
Van de Beek started only five minutes in the Premier League and two of United's 10 matches so far this season. Van de Beek, a former Ajax player, has been unable to play in Louis van Gaal’s latest Netherlands squad. This has prompted speculation that Van de Beek could be looking to leave in January's transfer window.
ESPN has been told by sources that Solskjaer is ready for Van de Beek's departure in January, but the Norwegian wants to keep his team together until he makes decisions about fringe players next summer.
Solskjaer admitted that he had "overplayed" key players last season. He wants to avoid the same situation this year. Van de Beek, along with other squad players, have been assured that there will be enough games this season. However there is an understanding that it has been made more difficult by the Carabao Cup's early exit.
Van de Beek played 15 games last season, his first English game since a 40m move to Ajax in 2020. Seven of those were in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. Since his arrival, he has only started four leagues.
Play 1:52 Is a Granit Xhaka/Weston McKennie swap deal possible? Janusz Michallik discusses both Arsenal's and Juventus' benefits if they choose to swap GranitXhaka for Weston McKennie.
PAPER GOSSIP (by Luke Thrower).
As the club looks to transfer Weston McKennie, Juventus has set a value of $30m for Weston McKennie's midfielder. Calciomercato reports that the USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie is available to leave the SerieA club in January. West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in a possible move.
According to Calciomercato, Napoli has decided to extend captain Lorenzo Insigne's contract. After spending his entire career with the Serie-A side, the 30-year-old Insigne is now out of contract. Although there was uncertainty about a renewal, additional cash reserves were found to help fund one.
Mundo Deportivo has reported that Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana is interested in moving to Internazionale. According to Mundo Deportivo, the 25-year old is out of contract this summer. It has been announced that Ajax will not sign a new contract. Onana was a student at La Masia Academy in Barcelona and may be able to return to Spain.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter has opened negotiations for a new contract with midfielder Nicolo Barrella. The deal the 24-year-old signed lasts until 2024. Inter don't consider a new contract urgent but want to acknowledge the Italy international's increasing influence at the club.
According to LaGrada, Leeds United is considering a move for Espanyol's wonderkid Mateo Joseph. The Spanish club has not signed a new contract for the youngster, and his current one is only good for another year. According to reports, Leeds is close to an agreement worth 1m to sign the forward. Espanyol won't let him go if a club can't meet that valuation.
