Football rumours from the media
N’Golo Kante has become a surprise addition to the football rumour mill.
What the papers say
Manchester United have made a surprise move towards luring midfielder N’Golo Kante from Chelsea, the Daily Mirror reports. United have contacted Kante’s advisers about a move, but the deal will hinge on the France star accepting a pay cut from his £300,000-a-week salary. Chelsea have spent £200m this transfer window and are reportedly open to selling. Kante is also attracting interest from his former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at Inter Milan.
Another midfielder who could be making his way out of Chelsea is Jorginho. The Daily Mail reports the 28-year-old has become a player of interest to Paris St-Germain, who are seeking to secure the Brazilian-Italian on loan. Jorginho was taken off in Chelsea’s first two games and dropped for Saturday’s draw at West Brom. Competition for midfield places at Chelsea is hot following the arrival of Kai Havertz this season.
Tottenham are set to swoop for Bournemouth striker Josh King, The Daily Telegraph reports. Jose Mourinho is eager to sign another forward to help support Harry Kane, and Norwegian King is top of their list. Newly relegated Bournemouth have said they will not stand in the way of players wanting Premier League moves. King drew interest from Aston Villa earlier in the transfer window in a mooted bid worth £16m.
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Players to watch
Jadon Sancho: Manchester United are persisting with attempts to lure the 20-year-old from Borussia Dortmund, with an off of £65m rising to £90m still on the table in the face of the Bundelsliga club’s demand for £108m, the Daily Mail reports.
Serge Aurier: The 27-year-old right-back could be on his way from Tottenham to AC Milan, the Daily Mail reports.
