SportPesa News Transfer Juice: Man United Slam Juve Pogba Bid, PSG Eye De Gea

6th June 2019

Umtiti declares he wishes to shun advances from EPL giants in favour of a stay at FC Barcelona, Chelsea's Morata wishes to remain in Spain

Paul Pogba of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. PHOTO/GettyImages
Paul Pogba of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on January 13, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. PHOTO/GettyImages
SUMMARY
  • Manchester United believe Juventus cannot afford to buy Paul Pogba who has been the subject of widespread speculation since the transfer window opened last month
  • Paris Saint-Germain are interested in United custodian, David De Gea after the french champions announced the departure of veteran keeper Gianluigi Buffon
  • Real Madrid's long-publicised swoop for Eden Hazard is set to come to a close after the two clubs have finally agreed a transfer fee that suits both parties

NAIROBI, Kenya- Manchester United believe Juventus cannot afford to buy Paul Pogba who has been the subject of widespread speculation since the transfer window opened last month.

United have also immediately declared a U-turn in selling the central midfielder, announcing on Thursday that the club will reject any bid to sell the Frenchman who guided France to victory in Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in United custodian, David De Gea after the french champions announced the departure of veteran keeper Gianluigi Buffon.

At the same time, Alvaro Morata revealed his miserable stay at Chelsea saying he would love to remain in Spain where he has been on loan at Atletico Madrid.

Here is the latest hottest transfer gossip gathered by the SportPesa News Transfer juice on Thursday:

You cant afford Pogba, United tell Juve

Manchester United are ready to stand firm and rebuff approaches for Paul Pogba this summer. United have been unwavering in their insistence that the 26-year-old will remain at Old Trafford after an attempt to leave last year. READ MORE

De Gea to replace Buffon at PSG

Paris Saint-Germain are set to make a bid for the Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea after the French club announced the departure of Gianluigi Buffon. The 41-year-old will leave PSG when his one-year deal expires at the end of the month.

The 176-times capped former Italy goalkeeper started 17 Ligue 1 matches last season. Alphonse Areola, the 26-year-old academy graduate, started the rest. READ MORE

I was not loved at Chelsea, Morata

Alvaro Morata has lifted the lid on his miserable time at Stamford Bridge and expressed hope that he can join Atletico Madrid permanently this summer.

The former Juventus and Real Madrid forward signed for the Blues back for a then club-record fee of £70.6million in 2017, but struggled to make much of an impact before being shipped on loan to Atletico in January. READ MORE

Excited Rodrigo cant wait to set foot at Camp Nou

Valencia forward Rodrigo has hinted that he is open to a move to La Liga champions Barcelona this summer. Rodrigo, who scored 15 goals in 51 games this season, has been the subject of speculation regarding his future at the Mestalla. READ MORE

Eden Hazard set to join Real Madrid

Real Madrid's long-publicised swoop for Eden Hazard is set to come to a close after the two clubs have finally agreed a transfer fee that suits both parties.

The Spanish giants' interest in Hazard has been well-documented with the forward himself revealing he wish to leave Chelsea this summer. READ MORE

Umtiti not ready to leave Barca despite interests from Man U, Arsenal

Samuel Umtiti has made it clear to Barcelona that he won't be listening to any offers from other clubs this summer.

The Catalan side are seriously considering selling the central defender because of his inconsistent form and constant knee problems. READ MORE