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Thibaut Courtois' father met PSG officials this week

Paris Saint Germain contact Thibaut Courtois

PSG are set to rival Real Madrid for the signature of Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois. Belgian TV channel RTBF has claimed which has been further reported by Evening Standard that PSG officials met Thierry Courtois, the goalkeeper's father on Monday informally to discuss a summer move.

Courtois has delayed talks of signing an extension with Chelsea as he is looking for a move abroad. The Blues are set to offer him a new deal which will see him earn in excess of £200,000 per week but it is believed that PSG are set to match any offer that is being offered to the Belgian custodian.

Liverpool and FC Barcelona to battle it out for Lyon's Houssem Aouar

Goal has reported that both Liverpool and Barcelona have been impressed by the progress shown by Lyon's latest sensation, Houssem Aouar. Since making his debut in April, Aouar has excelled seamlessly and has made 17 league starts this season. The teenager is predicted to have a bright future and is set to cause a transfer battle in the coming months.