Manchester City hold transfer talks with Ousmane Dembele’s agent
The agent of reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele has met with Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana to discuss a potential move from Paris St-Germain.
The 28-year-old was instrumental in the French club’s Uefa Champions League triumph last season.
His current contract with the European champions is set to run until the summer of 2028.
However, representative Moussa Sissoko is currently exploring alternative options for his client.
Discussions regarding a new deal in the French capital have reportedly stalled, despite Les Parisiens viewing a renewal as a crucial priority.
No formal negotiations have taken place between the Premier League champions and their cross-channel counterparts.
City officials remain acutely aware that extracting the prized forward from Paris will be an incredibly difficult task.
Barcelona monitor Chelsea winger Neto
Meanwhile, Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Chelsea wide-man Pedro Neto.
The Catalan giants are assessing their attacking options as they look to recruit a striker, centre-back, and winger this summer.
Current wide forwards Lamine Yamal and Raphinha remain undisputed starters under Hansi Flick.
Marcus Rashford is currently on loan at the Nou Camp from Manchester United and could yet sign a permanent deal.
The 26-year-old Portuguese international has a specific clause in his Stamford Bridge contract that could facilitate a move to Spain.
Premier League clubs circle Alvarez and Ouedraogo
Atletico Madrid are prepared to block any domestic approach from Barcelona for striker Julian Alvarez.
The Spanish side may instead sanction a move to the Premier League if they receive bids significantly exceeding €100m (£85m).
Arsenal and Chelsea both retain a strong interest in the 26-year-old Argentina international.
Elsewhere, Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the race to sign RB Leipzig’s highly rated teenage midfielder Assan Ouedraogo.
The 19-year-old has drawn attention from across Europe, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle United also monitoring his progress.
With no release clause in his current contract, the Bundesliga outfit are expected to demand up to €100m for their prized asset.
Ouedraogo remains focused on securing Champions League qualification for his current employers and earning a spot in the German World Cup squad.
Manchester United are also tracking several other midfield targets, including Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.
