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TOP STORY: Ronaldo could replace Mbappe at PSG
The domino effect is looming in the distance with reports that Cristiano Ronaldo was recommended Paris Saint-Germain as an alternative to Kylian Mbappe.
Despite rumors that the 36-year-old will end his career at Old Trafford, El Nacional writes that Jorge Mendes has offered his client to the Ligue 1 club in the hope of seeing him join Lionel Messi.
And as the clock continues to run down Mbappe’s contract, the 22-year-old moves closer to a dream move in Real Madrid.
There is no sign of an extension in the future, meaning PSG may need to look Manchester United star, who over 800 goals in a victory Arsenal on Thursday, as a viable option if they don’t win the bidding war Erling Haaland summer.
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– Arsenal have increased interest in Dusan Vlahovic when they want to challenge Tottenham Hotspur for strikers are highly sought after. Tuttosport reports that the Gunners could make the move as early as January, with the Premier League side also aware of competition from Juventus. Vlahovic, 21, has remained in impressive form this season, scoring 12 goals in 15 league games.
– Nicolo Schira wrote that Juventus provided Federico Bernardeschi a new contract. The Serie A club have proposed a three-year deal with a 30% pay cut, although the 27-year-old recently signed a new agent in the hope of maintaining his current salary of 7.4. million euros per year.
– Hugo Lloris also fit a new contract at Tottenham, according to Tuttomercato. Negotiations are expected to take place in the first week of January over a one-year extension that will see him stay in North London until 2023. Spurs have previously been linked with a move for Jordan Pickford, but it seems that perception has changed in the past two weeks, as the club now want to stick with their 34-year-old goalkeeper.
– Mundo Deportivo write that Ousmane Dembeletheir representative had a three-hour meeting with Barcelona on Thursday as negotiations on a contract extension resume. Although the 24-year-old winger wants to stay at Camp Nou, his agent has delayed agreeing a new deal, and with rumors that he has been given an ultimatum, it seems as patience is beginning to run out between the By Blaugrana Hierarchy.
– City of Manchester want an agreed player exchange if they allow it Ferran Torres to go to Barcelona, follow Mirror. Pep Guardiola has determined Frenkie de Jong, Ansu Fati and Pedal are the three players he wants in any deal, after it was reported that Torres had agreed personal terms with Barca on Wednesday.
– Another word Mundo Deportivo Here’s a suggestion Nabil Fekir has agreed to a new contract with Real Betis. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder joined the club in 2019 and following rumors regarding his move to the Premier League, he will now commit his future in LaLiga when he extends it further two years until 2025.
