Julien Laurens discusses the race for Matthijs de Ligt as Juventus have reportedly swooped in to challenge PSG for the 19-year-old Ajax defender.

ESPN FC’s La Liga correspondent Sid Lowe delves into the intricacies of player-swap deals and why they’ve become increasingly difficult to pull off.

ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens explains why a return to Barcelona would make the most sense for Neymar, should he decide to leave PSG this summer.

Gab Marcotti provides an update on the Neymar’s future with Paris Saint-Germain, after chairman and CEO Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s comments warning the Brazilian.
Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with AC Milan over the signing of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma in a deal which would see Alphonse Areola go the other way, sources have told ESPN FC.
The Serie A outfit would prefer a transfer fee upwards of €50 million. Agent Mino Raiola is heavily involved in the deal as he represents both goalkeepers.
– When does the transfer window close?
Last season, Areola shared goalkeeping duties with Gianluigi Buffon, having previously split playing…

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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United should focus their efforts on keeping David de Gea happy before splashing the cash for Jan Oblak.

With no director of football in sight for Manchester United, the FC guys debate whether Ed Woodward’s transfer-by-committee method still works.

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below.

When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?

TOP STORY: Options running out for De Gea

Will David De Gea leave Manchester United? It’s a question that surfaces annually, and every August he trots out at Old Trafford.

Last year, Spain was his likely destination and this summer it seemed that he was destined to be heading to Paris….

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ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says Manchester United should focus their efforts on keeping David De Gea happy before splashing the cash for Jan Oblak.

With no director of football in sight for Manchester United, the FC guys debate whether Ed Woodward’s transfer-by-committee method still works.

The Premier League transfer window is open. Click here to review all the latest transfers. And keep up to date with the latest gossip below.

When does the window open in Europe? | QUIZ: Which club should you join?

TOP STORY: Options running out for De Gea

Will David De Gea leave Manchester United? It’s a question that surfaces annually, and every August he trots out at Old Trafford.

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– United won’t consider Pogba sale
– PSG nearing €75m De Ligt deal
– United to improve De Gea offer
– Oblak wants Atleti exit, favours Utd
– Rabiot could stay at PSG

Last year, Spain was his likely destination, and this summer it seemed he was destined to be heading…

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Craig Burley urges Matthijs de Ligt not to be tempted by the big-money offers and to choose his next club based purely on the football.
The transfer window for the rest of Europe isn’t even open yet (the Premier League opened on May 16), but ahead of July 1 there are a host of players whose names just won’t disappear from the gossip columns.
Imagine being a young star and having every top club in Europe after you. Here are five who know what that feels like.
– QUIZ: Which top club should you join?
– Transfer grades: Hazard to Real Madrid (A)
– Ogden: Six craxy transfers to improve Prem top six
Matthijs de Ligt
Club: Ajax
Age:…

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It’s 2019. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the dominant forces in soccer, winning nearly every individual award and leading their clubs to title after title. Yet both are in the twilights of their careers, at 31 and 34 years old respectively, and previous heirs to the throne such as Neymar and Gareth Bale haven’t come close to filling their boots.

It’s the same story for a slew of defensive talent, as Vincent Kompany, Sergio Ramos, Gianluigi Buffon and Giorgio Chiellini are approaching…

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