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Transfers: Mbappé, Lautaro, Fekir all attracting interest
Linked with Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé might re-sign with Paris Saint-Germain, if a clause is included.
Kylian Mbappé could be prepared to agree a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain – on one condition.
The France star has been linked heavily with a move to Real Madrid, although he is contracted in Paris until 2022.
Mbappé could also reportedly re-sign with PSG and it seems it is a possibility, although only if it includes a clause.
TOP STORY – MBAPPÉ WANTS REAL MADRID CLAUSE IN NEW PSG DEAL
Mbappé wants a clause in his PSG contract that allows him to leave for Real Madrid or another great club for a certain fee, according to AS.
The report compares the buyout clause to the one Neymar had in his deal before leaving Barcelona for PSG for a world-record €222million in 2017.
It says Real Madrid would prefer Mbappé did not re-sign as they would chase the attacker next year.
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- Barcelona are reportedly still pursuing Inter star Lautaro Martinez. But ESPN claims the LaLiga giants fear interest from Real Madrid, Manchester United and PSG could drive up the forward's price.
- James Rodriguez is seemingly still attracting interest from Atletico Madrid. El Universal reports the Colombia international is ready to make the move from Real Madrid and join Atlético.
- Again linked with a move, Nabil Fekir may be prepared to wait. AS says the Real Betis attacker is ready to wait for an offer from Barca or Real Madrid to emerge, amid apparent interest from Arsenal, Milan and Newcastle United.
- The chase is on for Aster Vranckx. The Mirror reports Manchester City and Liverpool will go head-to-head for the 17-year-old Mechelen midfielder, who is a Belgium youth international. It comes as The Mirror reports Liverpool are changing their transfer plans to focus on young talent.
- Brahim Diaz is yet to make an impression at Real Madrid and could make a move. Mundo Deportivo claims Betis are interested in the midfielder, who joined Madrid from Manchester City last year.
- Coming out of contract, Angel Gomes' future at Manchester United is unclear. The Sun reports United have made a last-ditch offer to Gomes, who has been linked with Chelsea and other Premier League clubs.