Football rumours: Paris St Germain hopeful of keeping Kylian Mbappe
By PA Sport Staff
What the papers say
Paris St Germain are confident of keeping Kylian Mbappe, according to the Telegraph. The 23-year-old striker is out of contract in the summer and has been heavily linked with joining Real Madrid. But it has been reported that the Ligue 1 champions have gained a new sense of hope they will agree a new deal following talks with Mbappe’s mother, who represents him.
The Sun reports Ajax striker Sebastien Haller could accompany Erik ten Hag to Manchester United. The 27-year-old former West Ham player’s reported £35 million (€41m) valuation is well within the Red Devils’ price range.
Newcastle are plotting a move for Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, according to the Express. The 26-year-old is reported to be high on manager Eddie Howe’s summer wishlist, with the club said to be preparing a £30 million (€35m) bid.
Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is eyeing a summer move to Chelsea, according to the Times. The 23-year-old almost found himself at Stamford Bridge last year, and with the imminent exodus of Blues defenders Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger, both parties are believed to be keen on a deal once the London club’s sale is complete.
Social media round-up
Man Utd title winner Alexander Buttner set to end career in Dutch SECOND division after sealing De Graafschap transferhttps://t.co/bz5ecO8UnN
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) April 26, 2022
Man Utd leading race to seal Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer after Lazio star's agent shows him offers from two clubshttps://t.co/irum5qLRKa
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) April 26, 2022
Players to watch
Evan Ndicka: Bild reports Newcastle are interested in the 22-year-old French defender, currently with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Aurelien Tchouameni: Liverpool have contacted Monaco over the 22-year-old midfielder, according to Foot Mercato.
