PSG Moves to Keep Doué Past 2029 Amid Three Club Interest

Paris Saint-Germain is working to retain winger Désiré Doué beyond the 2029 season.

TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City are all tracking the 21-year-old France international. Bayern Munich is also monitoring his situation. The French club is reportedly making progress on a new deal that would extend his stay in the capital.

In Italy, Juventus has reportedly identified Monaco striker Folarin Balogun as its top priority for the January window. Tuttosport cites technical and financial reasons for the move. The 25-year-old United States international is expected to depart Monaco after a €40 million summer transfer to Everton collapsed. Juventus views Atlético Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth and Antonio Raimondo, currently on loan at Frosinone, as backup options.

Chelsea is looking at AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott after failing to sign him in the summer. Florian Plettenberg notes that Liverpool also wants to reunite the 23-year-old England international with manager Andoni Iraola. Bournemouth is considering AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit and Lazio’s Kenneth Taylor as potential replacements for Scott.

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari is attracting attention from Chelsea, AC Milan, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe. The 23-year-old Sweden international’s contract expires this summer, though Brighton holds a one-year extension option. He has also been linked with Newcastle United, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Roma, and Juventus.

Free agent Jadon Sancho rejected a bid from Getafe after receiving a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, according to Marca. The 26-year-old sought a net salary of €3 million through the end of the season, a figure Getafe could not match. Chelsea continues to monitor Everton center back Jarrad Branthwaite, though Everton intends to keep him. Scouts from five Premier League clubs watched Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi score a hat-trick against Sint-Truiden.

Bayern Munich is assessing Juventus loanee Nick Woltemade as a backup for Harry Kane. Barcelona, Napoli, and Juventus are tracking Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall due to his limited playing time. Manchester United is shifting its January focus to defensive reinforcements. Brighton and RB Leipzig may bid for Juventus loanee Adin Licina, while Lecce prepares for defender Tiago Gabriel to leave amid Everton interest.