Football rumours from the media
Manchester United are desperate for a striker as their quest for Jadon Sancho stalls.
What the papers say
Manchester United have opened talks with veteran striker Edinson Cavani over the possibility of him joining the club on a free transfer, the Daily Mail reports. Boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen for more firepower following his side’s lacklustre start to the season and has turned his sights on the Uruguayan, who is now a free agent after the expiration of his contract with Paris St Germain. The news comes amid reports that United’s highest bid so far for Jadon Sancho – £91.3million – has been rejected by Borussia Dortmund.
Another attacking option for United is Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic, according to Spanish website AS. While firm offers for the 22-year-old Serbian are on the table from Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma, United have now entered the fray with a loan offer. Jovic could appeal more to Solskjaer as a cheaper and younger alternative to Cavani. AS also reports the Red Devils are close to signing Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele.
Southampton are poised to signed midfielder Joey Veerman from Heerenveen, Dutch outlet Voetbal International reports. The 21-year-old has just signed a new four-year contract with his club after a strong debut season, but now Southampton and at least one Spanish club are looking to bring him in.
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Players to watch
Lucas Torreira: The 24-year-old midfielder looks set to leave Arsenal for Atletico Madrid, the Daily Express reports, citing journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Vladimir Coufal: The 28-year-old looks unlikely to join West Ham after their bid for the right-back was rejected by Slavia Prague, website 90min reports.