Playing for 90’s transfer gossip column brings you all the latest news and rumours of ins and outs from the leagues across Europe, including news on the future of Paul Pogba.
Chelsea quoted £109m world record fee for Juventus star Pogba
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport report Juventus will not sell Paul Pogba for anything less than £109million.
The Serie A champions are determined to retain France midfielder Pogba for the coming season, despite keen interest from a host of clubs.
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Chelsea are favourites to land the 22-year-old, with a £72m bid thought to be enough to secure his services just three days before the transfer deadline.
The deal would also see Pogba command an £82.5m contract over five years. Juve will not let their man go for anything less that a nine-figure sum.
Juve general director Giuseppe Marotta is said to be open to Pogba leaving but wants at least €150m for his star man.
Pogba joined Juventus on a free transfer in 2012 after waving the offer to extend his stay under Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Barcelona are known to be keen on the ace, who played in the Champions League final last season, as are Real Madrid.
Chelsea lost 2-1 to Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday – their second defeat of the season already.
Manchester United offer £36m for Monaco teen Anthony Martial
The Daily Mail report Manchester United have opened talks with Monaco over a £36million deal for teenage striker Anthony Martial.
United are lacking options upfront and the future of striker Javier Hernandez is still uncertain.
Monaco have yet to accept United’s offer for the highly-rated Martial as they do not wish to sell but talks are expected to continue on Monday.
Luis Campos, Monaco’s special advisor who is repsonsible for transfers, said they have had enquiries for Martial but he was not for sale.
The 19-year-old, who has been compared in style to Thierry Henry, played for Monaco against Paris St Germain on Sunday night. He was the subject of a failed £19million offer from Tottenham earlier this summer and has been watched by Chelsea also.
United suffered their first Barclays Premier League defeat of the season on Sunday, as Swansea City came from a goal down to beat them 2-1 at the Liberty Stadium.
Victor Moses to join West Ham on loan
Sky Sports report Chelsea winger Victor Moses will join West Ham on loan before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.
The Nigerian international arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2012 but has spent time on loan at Liverpool and Stoke since then.
The 24-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Wigan, did make an appearance for the Blues in their Community Shield loss to Arsenal at Wembley, replacing John Terry in the latter stages.
He also featured in the club’s pre-season fixtures, but could now be set to leave on loan again.
Moses started his career at Crystal Palace but made the move to the DW Stadium in January 2010.