SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Man United Decline Neymar, Pogba Switch; Sancho Tops Wishlist

NAIROBI, Kenya- It turns out Paris Saint Germain have offered what would be the most sensational of swap deals involving their Neymar and Manchester United FC's Paul Pogba only that the latter think the Brazilian's wages would be beyond their reach, averting a possible social media meltdown in the process.

Welcome to Tuesday's juicy transfer gossip where Jadon Sancho will shoot to the top of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's summer wishlist should the club as reported, offload the want-away pair of Pogba and striker Romelu Lukaku.

The news has kept the folk at Borussia Dortmund on high alert, deploying an officer to man their fax machine 24/7.

The departure of Vincent Kompany from Manchester City FC means every good defender will be linked with the English Premier League champion and on this occasion, they are said to be close to signing Joao Cancelo to Juventus in a move that will be accelerated according to Tuttomercatoweb.

Another Liverpool versus United transfer battle has surfaced where suits from both clubs will attempt to convince Rennes midfielder Benjamin Bourigeaud to commit his future to Anfield or Old Trafford. 

However, defender Sepp van den Berg who is said to be 'highly coveted' could be the first signing at the UEFA Champions League winners, with Liverpool thought to be putting 'final touches' to the deal to bring him from PEC Zwolle.     

Arsenal and their pursuit of Celtic FC defender Kieran Tierney return to this gossip column and the only difference from Monday is the Gunners believe 18m pounds in shiny new notes is enough to make the Scottish champions release their prized asset to the Emirates Stadium.

Any departing manager of head coach leaves behind 'orphans' and in the case of Maurizio Sarri who swapped Stamford Bridge for Juventus Stadium, his 'son' Matteo Kovacic finds himself the subject of speculation with his loan from Real Madrid CF about to expire. There is you collection of the SportPesa News Transfer Juice for Tuesday.

PSG offered Neymar, Pogba swap option

Paris Saint-Germain approached Manchester United about the possibility of directly swapping Neymar for Paul Pogba, although it is understood the Premier League club currently think the deal for the Brazilian would be far too expensive to justify.

Both players face uncertain futures, as both are “desperate” to leave their current teams. Pogba wants out of United, with Real Madrid his first choice, although Juventus and PSG are similarly interest him. READ MORE

Sancho to top Man United wish list 

Jadon Sancho will shoot back up Manchester United's summer wishlist if they offload Paul Pogba, reports say.

Forbes suggest Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would make Borussia Dortmund's England winger, 19, a priority signing if he boosts funds by selling 26-year-olds Pogba and Romelu Lukaku. READ MORE

Cancelo to Man City to be accelerated

A deal to bring Juventus defender Joao Cancelo to Manchester City could be accelerated, according to reports.

Tuttomercatoweb report that the Serie A champions’ sporting director Fabio Paratici is travelling to London to try and push along negotiations with the Premier League champions with a €50million deal likely to be struck. READ MORE

Liverpool, United in for Bourigeaud

Manchester United and Liverpool are both looking to strike a deal for Rennes midfielder Benjamin Bourigeaud, according to reports.

As many as 11 clubs are understood to be in the running to land the Frenchman with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal understood to be two other Premier League sides interested. READ MORE

Sepp van den Berg on the verge of Anfield

Liverpool are putting the final touches on signing PEC Zwolle's highly rated teenage defender Sepp van den Berg, sources have told ESPN FC.

PSV Eindhoven had been given permission to negotiate a deal for the 17-year-old, who has also been heavily monitored by Bayern Munich and Ajax, but the centre-back has opted for Anfield as his next destination. READ MORE

Arsenal hope to snap Tierney for 18m

Arsenal are preparing to make a second offer to Celtic for Kieran Tierney, and they are hopeful that a figure of around £18m will get the deal done – even though the Scottish champions value the left-back at £25m.

The London club are in daily talks over Tierney and they believe that the 22-year-old wants to join them. Arsenal have already had one bid for him worth £15m turned down. READ MORE

On loan Kovacic in limbo at Chelsea

Former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri wanted to keep the Croatia international at Stamford Bridge, but his departure may now have changed things

Chelsea have just seven days to make a decision on the future of Mateo Kovacic with the Real Madrid midfielder unsure of where he will be playing his football next season. READ MORE