Football transfer news and rumours

Nine clubs want Vinicius Junior on loan

The teenager was disappointed to learn he would spend time with Real Madrid's B team

Nine clubs are hoping to take advantage Vinicius Junior's disappointment over learning he will be part of Real Madrid's B team to get the teen on loan, according to AS.

Vinicius does not want to leave, but his representatives are not happy he has been told he will play with Castilla despite his strong pre-season with the first team.

Rayo Vallecano, Valladolid, Betis, Real Sociedad, Leganés, Girona, Espanyol, Ligue 1 side Nantes and Serie A club Udinese are all hoping to grab the youngster on a loan as a result


PSG's Trapp rejected two loan offers

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Kevin Trapp refused a pair of loan offers as he wants to remain at the club, according to RMCSport.

Trapp had offers from Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and 3.Liga side Kaiserslautern, but turned them down despite falling behind Alphonse Areola and facing new competition with Gianluigi Buffon.

An offer from the Premier League may have tempted Trapp into a loan, but with England's window closed, that option will not be available until January.


Atletico not budging off Filipe Luis demands

Atletico Madrid remain insistent on their demand of €30m (£27m/$35m) for Filipe Luis if the defender wishes to join Paris Saint-Germain, reports AS.

The Brazil international wants to go, and while Atletico may be willing to accept a little under that number, the Ligue 1 champions have not come near it yet.

Atletico want to situation resolved soon, so they can either move forward with the defender or buy his replacement.


Sevilla interested in Kagawa

Sevilla are looking at bringing in Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund, according to El Desmarque.

The 29 year old former Manchester United attacker is said to be looking to leave Dortmund and could head for La Liga before the transfer window closes next week.

Marseille are also said to be interested in the Japan international.


Mandzukic rejected Man Utd

The Juventus striker snubbed an offer to join the Red Devils

Manchester United failed in a summer bid to sign Juventus striker Mario Mandzukic, per Calciomercato.

Jose Mourinho was ready to offer the Croatia international a salary of €5m-per-season, but Massimiliano Allegri persuaded the 32-year-old to remain in Turin.


Emery says Ramsey must focus on football

Arsenal boss Unai Emery said Aaron Ramsey must only focus on training and playing football amid uncertainty over his future.

Ramsey is out of contract at the end of the season and the Wales star is yet to agree to a new deal at Arsenal, having been linked with Chelsea and Barcelona.

And Emery has called on Ramsey to forget about contract talks, saying it is something for the club and his representatives to work out.


Klopp on Karius: Changes happen in football

Jurgen Klopp offered no update on Loris Karius' reported exit from Liverpool, but admitted changes can happen in football.

Karius was omitted from the Reds' 18-man squad for Monday's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace amid speculation he will join Turkish side Besiktas on loan.

Besiktas appeared to announce the move on social media Friday, but Klopp had nothing to add about the potential transfer. 


Sarri gives Abraham and Loftus-Cheek updates

Maurizio Sarri claims that Tammy Abraham will remain at Chelsea, but admits that he has given Ruben Loftus-Cheek no promises over game time.

Aston Villa have made no secret of their desire to loan Abraham, but he has been reluctant to move to the Championship, while Chelsea rejected an audacious £25m ($32m) bid from Tottenham on deadline day.

Meanwhile, Loftus-Cheek has returned to Chelsea after a successful season on loan at Crystal Palace, but was left out last week against Arsenal.


Valverde counting on Rakitic

Ivan Rakitic is one of Barcelona's best players and should not be allowed to leave, according to head coach Ernesto Valverde.

Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly lining up a €90m bid for the 30-year-old midfielder, who was a key part of the Croatia side that reached the World Cup final this summer.

But while the club would have options in midfield with the additions of Arthur and Arturo Vidal, Valverde is adamant Rakitic is too valuable an asset to be lost from his starting XI.


Real ready to gazump Barca for Rabiot

Florentino Perez is ready to make a huge bid for the PSG midfielder

Real Madrid are poised to gazump Barcelona in the race to sign PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot, per Don Balon.

Rabiot has yet to sign a new contract at Parc des Princes and is wanted by both Spanish giants.

Real hope they can convince the 23-year-old to join the club before the end of the transfer window, with the market due to close in the next week.


 ***Sources: Goal.com, BBC

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