Real Madrid
Madrid suffer massive blow in Cavani pursuit
Reports in Daily Express have suggested Real Madrid's top target Edinson Cavani will be staying at PSG. New manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed the same when he said: "This is my feeling and my biggest wish and I have not heard such a thing [that Cavani wants to leave]. I talked to Edi some days ago and he didn't mention anything.
"He said he is looking forward to coming back and looking forward to achieving all his goals with us and our team. He is a key player for us and there’s no thought in giving Edi away.”
Madrid have constantly been in the hunt for a striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo but it now looks like they will have to turn their attention elsewhere.
Madrid deny interest in Willian
Reports from multiple sources earlier in the week had confirmed that Los Blancos had tabled a €110m double bid for Thibaut Courtois and Willian, but the club themselves have spoken out about the issue, stating that they were never interested in signing the Brazilian. According to AS, Madrid have reached out to Chelsea to confirm that they are not keen on signing the midfielder, however, they do remain the favourites to bag the services of Courtois.
Chelsea keen on Kovacic
After failing in their pursuit of Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, Chelsea have set their sights on Madrid outcast Mateo Kovacic, who is also keen on a move away from Spain. Reports in Daily Mail indicate that Maurizio Sarri has identified Kovacic as the ideal man to help take the club forward. The Blues have just about 8 days to get the deal done and will need to move fast.
Real Madrid close in on Pulisic
According to Don Balon, Real Madrid are close to completing a €70m deal for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic. Pulisic had already expressed his desire to leave Germany and now Madrid have identified him as their top target after failing to lure Hazard from Chelsea.