Tuesday's big transfer rumours: Real Madrid approach for Paul Pogba depends on one big thing

What the papers say

Real Madrid’s interest in Manchester United midfielder PaulPogba will be brought to a close if they are successful in signing Neymar from Paris St Germain, reports The Sun. Neymar was absent for PSG’s first Ligue 1 game of the season amid speculation about his future.

Christian Eriksen‘s future at Tottenham has been called into doubt, but the Daily Mail report that Spurs are looking at doubling his wage to £200,000-a-week and avoid losing the Dane on a free transfer. Juventus are said to be mulling an offer in 2020.

Gareth Bale‘s future at Real Madrid is still in question, with the Daily Mail reporting that the Welshman will persevere at the Bernabeu until the Chinese Super League transfer window reopens. The 29-year-old man was linked with a move to China over the summer.

Daniel Sturridge has 13 contract offers and will make a decision on his future this week, reports the Telegraph. The outlet says that Fenerbahce are among the interested clubs and have put an offer of £60,000 per week on the table.

Milan and Roma are interested in prising DejanLovren away from Liverpool, who will accept £13.9 million for the 30-year-old defender, the Liverpool Echo reports.

Social media round-up

Players to watch

Philippe Coutinho: Bayern Munich are looking to sign the Barcelona midfielder on a year-long loan with the option of a permanent transfer, reports AS.

Ivan Perisic: The Inter Milan man is also heading to Bayern on a season-long loan with an £18.6 million option to buy, according to Bild.

Edinson Cavani: The Paris Saint-Germain striker is in the sights of David Beckham’s new Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami, who will sign him when his contract with the Ligue 1 side expires next summer summer, says Fox Deportes.

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