Liverpool top Kylian Mbappe contenders as contract uncertainty persists

In the middle of all the action at Euro 2020 and the America Cup, the summer transfer window has opened, with Europe’s biggest clubs looking to make a splash in the transfer market. Check out the latest gossip below, and see all official offers here.

TOP STORY: Liverpool top contenders for Mbappe

Liverpool will be in the lead for Paris Saint Germain‘s Kylian Mbappé as speculation continues on the future of the 22-year-old, who only has one year left on his contract at Parc des Princes.

the Mirror writes that Jurgen Klopp’s side are interested in the striker and will be one of the main contenders for the PSG star’s signing if his contractual situation remains unresolved.

A breakdown in relations between Mbappe and the club would have seen the France international reluctant to agree on the terms of a new agreement.

An impressive 2020-21 campaign of 42 goals and 10 assists across all competitions will leave Mbappe without a shortage of top European leagues contenders, but a move to Anfield could be on the horizon if PSG are to recoup some of the 165.7 million pounds the fees they paid for the old one AS Monaco attacker in 2017.

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– Manchester city considering taking a step to Antonée Robinson, according to Mirror. Pep Guardiola is keen to bring the US defender to the Etihad with a fee which is expected to be in the range of £ 10million. The 23-year-old was a regular character for Fulham last season he appeared in 28 premier league games for Cottagers.

– International have warned real Madrid of Lautaro Martinez by imposing a price of 90 million euros on the striker. Le10Sport says Carlo Ancelotti’s side wanted to sign the striker at the Bernabeu this summer, but the A league the club’s asking price could now see interest cool. The 23-year-old directly contributed to Inter’s 26 goals last season.

– Luke Shaw will be offered a new contract with Manchester United, said Fabrice Romano. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sees the England international as a key part of his plan with the club trying to challenge Manchester City for the title. The 25-year-old arrived at Old Trafford from Southampton in 2014 and now looks set to extend her stay after an impressive Euro 2020.

– Liverpool inquired about Internazionale Nicolo Barella, writes Transfer market. The midfielder has attracted the interest of many European clubs after his performances for Italy at Euro 2020, with Liverpool already in contact with the Serie A club over a possible deal for the 24-year-old. Barella is the latest midfielder linked to Jurgen Klopp’s side as the club continue to seek a Georginio wijnaldum replacement.

– AC Milan are interested in a move for Miralem Pjanic, with the possibility of Barcelona midfielder being available on a free transfer. Transfer market says Serie A club are watching the former Juventus star as a potential rookie for the midfielder, but don’t have a big budget after spending € 30million on Fikayo tomori. The 31-year-old didn’t score a goal or assist last season in 29 appearances for the Blaugrana.