PSG Push Désiré Doué Contract Extension Amid Premier League Interest
Paris Saint-Germain are moving towards a new deal for Désiré Doué, a development that could shut down interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Bayern Munich. The 21-year-old France winger is under contract until 2029, but PSG are working to extend his stay further.
Doué extension talks lead the market picture
Doué has drawn attention across Europe after his PSG displays, with three Premier League clubs and Bayern keeping watch on his situation. Any approach now looks difficult while the French champions push to secure him on improved long-term terms.
Elsewhere, Juventus have identified Monaco forward Folarin Balogun as their leading target for the January window. The 25-year-old United States international could leave Monaco after a proposed €40 million move to Everton fell apart during the summer.
- Juventus are also considering Atlético Madrid striker Alexander Sørloth.
- Antonio Raimondo, currently with Frosinone on loan, is another option for the Turin club.
- Balogun is being assessed on both sporting and financial grounds as Juve plan their January business.
Chelsea turn attention to Scott and Ayari
Chelsea have revived their interest in Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott following an unsuccessful summer pursuit. Liverpool are also monitoring the 23-year-old England international, with Andoni Iraola having previously worked with Scott at Bournemouth.
Bournemouth are already looking at possible replacements should Scott depart. AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit and Lazio’s Kenneth Taylor are among the players under consideration.
Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari is another name attracting major attention. Chelsea, AC Milan, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are leading the chase for the 23-year-old Sweden international, whose contract ends this summer. Brighton have an option to add another year, though the clause has left his future unclear.
Newcastle, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Roma and Juventus have also been linked with Ayari.
Premier League clubs widen their scouting plans
Chelsea remain interested in Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, but Everton want to retain the defender for the long term. Manchester United, meanwhile, have moved defensive reinforcements higher up their January agenda.
Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi has also emerged on the radar after scoring a hat-trick against Sint-Truiden. Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle all had scouts in attendance.
- Everton are being linked with Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel, with Lecce preparing for possible January interest.
- Leeds United are exploring a low-cost January move for Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi.
- Brighton and RB Leipzig could bid for Juventus winger Adin Licina, who has impressed while on loan at Cremonese.
- Bayern Munich are tracking Newcastle loanee Nick Woltemade at Juventus as they consider cover for Harry Kane.
- Barcelona, Napoli and Juventus are monitoring Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, whose first-team opportunities have been limited.
Sancho rejects Getafe as January approaches
Jadon Sancho has rejected a proposed switch to Getafe after receiving a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. The former Manchester United winger is a free agent and sought net pay of €3 million until the end of the season, a figure beyond Getafe’s budget.
Fiorentina right-back João Mário could also seek a January departure in search of more regular minutes. The next transfer window is set to bring fresh clarity on both players, while clubs across England and Italy continue shaping their winter shortlists.
