Football Paper Round: Manchester City in advanced talks for Thiago Alcantara

Manchester City and Bayern Munich in advanced talks for Thiago Alcantara

Manchester City are attempting to bring Thiago Alcantara to his third club under Pep Guardiola, according to the Sun. The report says that the Bayern Munich midfielder has been involved in talks

between Guardiola and his former club, with the new City manager working hard to get a deal over the line. Alcantara got his debut under Guardiola at Barcelona, before following him to Bayern Munich. Both share the same representation in Guardiola's brother, and the former Bayern manager is said to be a "father figure" to Alcantara.

Monchengladbach to prevent Mahmoud Dahoud Liverpool move

Mahmoud Dahoud will not be sold to Liverpool despite extreme interest, according to the Guardian. The report says that Jurgen Klopp's side were willing to spend £25 million on signing the 20-year-old, however Monchengladbach have relented on any deal. They have told Mahmoud that he would be staying at Gladbach in the short term and not sold in the summer, as they want him to progress and develop more at the club. 

AZ Alkmaar knock back £16.5million Tottenham bid for Vincent Janssen

AZ Alkmaar have refuted a £16.5 million bid for Vincent Janssen, according to the Guardian. Janssen has reportedly spoken publicly and is "disappointed" by the lack of a move, as Mauricio Pochettino has been pushing hard to sign the striker. The bid of £16.5 million is below AZ's valuation which is believed to be around £20 million for the 22-year-old, who in his first season in the Dutch league topped the scorer's chart with 27 goals.

 

Newcastle set to sign Matt Richie for £12million

Newcastle are close to sealing a £12million deal for Matt Ritchie, according to the Mirror. The report says that barring the results of a medical in the next 24 hours, the 26-year-old will sign for Rafa Benitez's team. The deal was holding up Andros Townsend's impending £13million move to Crystal Palace, as Newcastle wanted to secure an adequate replacement before signing off on the player leaving. West Ham had a joint bid for both Richie and Callum Wilson totalling £25million, before being knocked back.

Source: Eurosport