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Rodri opens door to Real Madrid switch, Paris Saint-Germain linked with swoop for Chelsea duo - Paper Round
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Published 23/11/2024 at 09:26 GMT
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly face competition from Manchester United and Real Madrid for Christopher Nkunku and Joshua Acheampong, respectively. Elsewhere, Manchester City midfielder and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has made it clear he is open to a switch to Real Madrid, while Javier Mascherano looks set to take over at Inter Miami after the departure of Tata Martino.
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PSG and United linked with Nkunku
The Athletic reports that Christopher Nkunku is unhappy with his lack of playing time at Chelsea.
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are interested, but may not have the money for a January bid.
The website explains: "While it cannot be ruled out completely, a transfer in January seems unlikely. Firstly, Chelsea do not want to sell. It would take an extraordinary offer, perhaps in excess of what they paid for him, to make them think about changing their minds.
"Nkunku still has over three years left on his contract. Neither the player nor the club will consider a loan.
"But PSG are annual participants in the Champions League and Nkunku is the kind of player that coach Luis Enrique would like. In saying that, a source, speaking anonymously, doubted whether they can afford him in January.
"Manchester United have also been mentioned as a possibility, with suggestions his name came up during talks between the two clubs last summer.
"But unless money is raised from outgoings, they are not expected to have the funds to make a sizeable bid when the window opens in the new year. A switch to the Saudi Pro League is not an option for Nkunku either."
Madrid and PSG keen on Acheampong
Real Madrid could force Paris Saint-Germain to move for Chelsea defender Joshua Acheampong.
Madrid are in need of defensive reinforcements and are looking at the teenage right-back.
The Independent reports: "Paris Saint-Germain have escalated interest in Josh Acheampong, as they become the latest club willing to test Chelsea's resolve in keeping their young prospect.
"The 18-year-old has been involved in an impasse with the London club over a contract renovation, with his current deal set to run out in a year and a half, and the player now going on three months without being used in the first team.
"That had already spiked existing interest from a host of clubs, led by Real Madrid and Liverpool.
"Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund and PSG have also been among those to send scouts to Acheampong's England under-19 appearances, as this has been the best place to monitor his progress.
"All of the interested clubs are looking at long-term succession plans at right-back, with Madrid even willing to make a move in January after injuries to Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao.
"If that happens, PSG would challenge that, as they view Acheampong as an ideal young deputy for Achraf Hakimi."
Rodri open to Madrid move
Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner Rodri has said that he would listen to interest from Real Madrid.
Speaking to a Spanish podcast, the midfielder explained that he would have to hear out any offer.
The Sun writes: "Manchester City star Rodri has opened the door to a potential move to Real Madrid.
"It comes just weeks after the midfielder won the Ballon d'Or, leading Real Madrid to boycott the event.
"Los Blancos's star Vinicius Jr was tipped to win the award and the snub led Real president Florentino Perez to turn down the invite.
"But Rodri still admires the club and said it would be difficult to ignore the Spanish giants if they came knocking.
"He told Spanish podcast El Larguero: ‘When Real Madrid call you, the best club in history and the most successful… it makes you proud, and you always have to listen.’"
Mascherano on course for Inter Miami job
After the departure of Tata Martino from Inter Miami, David Beckham is set to make a new appointment.
The Mirror believes that former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is poised to take over.
The paper states: "Javier Mascherano is set to become the new head coach of Inter Miami, where he'll be reunited with Lionel Messi and his former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.
"The MLS Eastern Conference regular season champions decided to part ways with Tata Martino after a disappointing playoff defeat to Atlanta United, which saw them lose the three-game series 3-2 in Game 3, ending their 2024 campaign.
"This was a significant blow for David Beckham's franchise, who were favourites to win the MLS Cup following their impressive transfer activity."
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