Saturday transfer news and gossip: Chelsea to land Dortmund starlet, Liverpool striker in demand, Man City sign ‘next Sancho’

Saturday transfer news and gossip: Chelsea to land Dortmund starlet, Liverpool striker in demand, Man City sign ‘next Sancho’
There is plenty of football news and rumours in Saturday’s newspapers and online. Here’s some of the top gossip…Chelsea look to have won the battle to sign Borussia Dortmund prospect Christian Pulisic. The Americanis out of contract in 2020 and Dortmund have now accepted they must cash in on him at the end of this season. Chelsea, however, are in a hurry and will push for the deal to be done in January. (Daily Mail)3

Pulisic suggested he would like to play in England before the USA’s friendly at Wembley

Manchester City believe theyve just signed a 14-year-old midfielder capable of following in Jadon Sanchos footsteps. Darko Gyabi, an England youth player, has moved to the Etihad from Millwall in a deal worth around 300,000, with add-ons reaching over 1million dependent on success. (The Sun)Wolves are lining-up a January bid for the 20million rated Liverpool strikerDivock Origi. Wolves have made signing a new forward a priority in the next transfer window. (Daily Mirror)Galatasaray also want to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi on loan in January. The Turkish club have authorised an initial offer for Belgium international Origi through intermediaries. (ESPN)3

Origi in action during a pre-season friendly

Arsenal are keeping tabs on young Polish centre-back Sebastian Walukiewicz – but face competition from a number of Europes top clubs for the talented defender. Barcelona are the latest side said to watching the 18-year-old, whoArsenals head of recruitment Sven Mislintathas identified as a potential addition for Unai Emery’s squad at the Emirates. (Football London)Arsenaldefender Julio Pleguezuelo, 21, has revealed he has received numerous offers to move back to his homeland in Spain but wants to stay at the Emirates. (Marca)Premier League clubs have been put on red alert with Bayern Munich not likely to sign James Rodriguez. The Colombian is currently in the second season of a two-year loan with Bayern from Real Madrid.There has been talk that he would sign permanently but Kicker reports Bayern are now unlikely to try and agree a deal. (Daily Mirror)3

Rodriguez in action for Bayern in the Champions League

Brighton coach Liam Rosenior is a target for the Republic of Ireland. The Republic hierarchy are keen on formerFulhamandBrightondefender Rosenior to join their coaching set-up for the under-21s. (Daily Mirror)Ed Woodward is confident he can bring Jose Mourinhos top target Diego Godin to Manchester United, according to reports. The Atletico Madrid captain was linked with amove to Old Trafford in the summer as the Red Devils boss sought defensive reinforcements. FULL STORY HERE Inter Milan have moved ahead of Tottenham in the battle to sign Joachim Andersen from Sampdoria. Andersen, the 22-year-old defender, has earned plenty of admirers this season after nailing down a spot in the Italian sides first team. FULL STORY HERELeeds United target Moise Kean will allow Juventus to decide whether he should go out on loan in January. The 18-year-oldis highly-ratedby the Italian clubs coaching staff, who believe he is on course for a big future. FULL STORY HERE

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Injured Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was chased by stewards who thought he was a pitch invader after their 2-1 win over Liverpool on Thursday. Mendy has been recovering from knee surgery but that did not stop him from joining in the celebrations at full-time following the win at the Etihad. Benjamin Mendy joining in with the celebrations
Benjamin Mendy chased by Manchester City stewards who thought

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David Silva returns, Kevin De Bruyne not in squad

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Ajax captain Matthijs De Ligt was hilariously warned off a move to Manchester United by a rather surprising source. The Dutchman has been instrumental in the Eredivisie clubs incredible Champions League run, which include away wins over Real Madrid, Juventus and now Tottenham.
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Manchester United and Arsenal were interested in Miguel Almiron before he signed for Newcastle United during the January transfer window. Daniel Campos, who represents the former Atlanta United
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Kilmarnock are to become the first British club to install a safe-standing section for fans under the age of 16. Rail seats will be fitted at Rugby Park in mid-September and - in another British
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For any young player, it is of great sign to be compared to a footballing great. That's what happened to Jesse Lingard after he was labelled the English version of Andres Iniesta by former Manchester United coach, Rene Meulensteen.

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As for Barcelona, they've named a star-studded line-up including captain Lionel Messi and ex-Liverpool duo Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho. Philippe Coutinho 'only thinking' about knocking Liverpool's rivals out of Champions League

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But, in 2012, Lionel Messi was so damn good that he set a record that many people didn't even know existed. From January 1 to December 31 of that year, Messi scored a total of 91 competitive goals for Barcelona and Argentina (96, if you include friendly matches).

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A total of 49 clubs have played in the Premier League since its inception, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Man Utd, and Spurs participating in every campaign to date. Brighton & Hove Albion and Huddersfield Town are the most recent clubs to have played in the league.
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