Man City to increase bid for Sevilla's Jules Kounde and more transfer rumours

straight to your inbox every day, freeManchester United will target a new centre-back next summer and Dayot Upamecano, Raphael Varane and Kalidou Koulibaly are all on their shortlist, according to reports.The transfer window came to a close earlier this week and United secured four signings on deadline day, though none of them were a centre-back.Calls for the club to strengthen their back-line intensified following last weekend's 6-1 loss to Tottenham, with Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and

straight to your inbox every day, freeBarcelona are furious with Ousmane Dembele for rejecting a move to Manchester United as it cost them the chance to sign Memphis Depay, according to reports.The transfer window finally came to a close on Monday and it was a busy deadline day for United, who secured the services of four more players following the earlier signing of Donny van de Beek.Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho did not arrive despite being Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top target for a number

straight to your inbox Khaldoon Al Mubarak always chooses his words carefully when he addresses Manchester City fans and this year's annual address carried plenty of information about the transfer window. Speaking six weeks ago, the chairman explained how the club always took a long-term view of the windows and the squad looking beyond a single year.

straight to your inboxManchester City fans still want the club to sign another player in the transfer window, with the deadline to complete any signings fast approaching.City, having signed Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres in the summer transfer window, are unlikely to bring any more players in before Monday night's deadline.

Daily Mail that the former Paris Saint-Germain striker, 33, is demanding more than £200,000-per-week and that Atletico Madrid, Benfica and Inter Miami are all keen.Cavani is vastly experienced and played alongside another former United free agent in Zlatan Ibrahimovic for PSG.

straight to your inboxSevilla forward Lucas Ocampos has emerged as the latest potential alternative to Jadon Sancho for Manchester United, according to reprots.With just three days of the summer transfer window remaining United are still attempting to make further reinforcements to their squad, with Donny van de Beek the only signing so far.It's understood that club remain in talks with Porto over the transfer of Alex Telles but that a new right-winger is still the priority.Borussia Dortmund

straight to your inbox Barcelona have made a renewed offer to Manchester City for defender Eric Garcia and have included midfielder Rafinha Alcantara in the proposal, according to reports. With less than four days of the transfer window remaining City are still keen to conduct more business after already signing Nathan Ake, Ferran Torres and Ruben Dias but there may be some more outgoings, too.

straight to your inboxManchester City are reportedly interested in Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico but any move depends on the future of Aleks Zinchenko.With less than a week remaining of the transfer window, City are set to officially confirm Benfica defender Ruben Dias as their third signing of the summer, with Nicolas Otamendi heading in the opposite direction.The arrival of another top quality centre-back can't come soon enough for Pep Guardiola's side as their defensive frailties were once

straight to your inboxRuben Dias will travel to Manchester tomorrow to complete a move to Manchester City, according to reports.With just over a week to go until the transfer window closes, City are still trying to bring another top quality centre-back to the club following their struggles at the back last season.Nathan Ake has already made an impressive debut at the Etihad following his move from Bournemouth this summer but Pep Guardiola remains keen to add even more depth and quality to his

straight to your inboxManchester City have opened talks with Benfica regarding a swap deal for Ruben Dias - according to reports.Pep Guardiola is eager to sign a new centre-back this summer despite adding Nathan Ake to his ranks earlier in the window.MEN Sport understand Kalidou Koulibaly was a priority target for the City boss but the Blues are now pursuing other targets on their list as a move for the Senegal international continues to stall.Sevilla defender Joules Kounde and Atletico Madrid

straight to your inboxManchester City are 'convinced' that they will sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde this summer, according to reports.With less than two weeks of the transfer window to go, City are still working on adding to their two signings of Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake before the October 5 deadline.Another centre-back remains the top priority and the importance of signing one has been further proven this week, as City were without four of their defenders for the victory against Wolves

straight to your inboxManchester City are exploring the option of including Nicolas Otamendi in a deal to sign Jules Kounde, according to reports.With less than two weeks to go until the transfer window closes, City are still hoping to bring another top quality centre-back to the club, despite the promising debut of Nathan Ake in the victory over Wolves.Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly has been the top target all summer but the Serie A club's refusal to lower their lofty asking price for the

straight to your inboxManchester United are considering Watford winger Ismaila Sarr as a possible alternative to Jadon Sancho, according to reports.With less than three weeks until the transfer window closes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to further improve his squad following the signing of Donny van de Beek, with Borussia Dortmund star Sancho the top target.United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old, having tried to sign him in 2017 and 2019, and were confident of finally getting their

straight to your inboxTop Manchester City transfer target Kalidou Koulibaly is eyeing a switch to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.After their defensive frailties played a major factor in them losing their Premier League title last season, City are working hard on strengthening their back-line this summer.The versatile Nathan Ake has already been signed from relegated Bournemouth but the club also want to bring in another top quality centre-back before the window closes on October

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola says Manchester City did not try to sign his former Barcelona star Thiago Alcantara. The Spain international midfielder is on the verge of a  bargain £20million move to Liverpool - and when his availability became known the Blues were linked with him.

straight to your inboxHere are your Manchester City evening headlines for Thursday, September 17.With Manchester City looking to strengthen the centre of their defence, they are being linked with numerous different players.One of them is Diego Carlos of Sevilla. City had reportedly enquired if the Brazilian, who was formerly with Nantes, was available.

straight to your inboxManchester City are considering moving on from Kalidou Koulibaly and have earmarked Jose Gimenez and Diego Carlos as potential alternatives, according to reports.City struggled at the back last season - after failing to replace Vincent Kompany and suffering injuries to Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi - and it was a major factor in them losing their Premier League title to Liverpool.Pep Guardiola clearly wants to rectify the issue and has already

straight to your inboxBarcelona are preparing a second transfer offer for Eric Garcia after their first was rejected by Manchester City, according to reports.Despite enjoying a breakout season at City last year, Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Garcia doesn't want to sign a new contract with the club - with his current deal set to expire in 2021.A return to Barcelona seems the most likely destination for the centre-back, after he left the famous La Masia academy to join City in 2017.The

straight to your inboxManchester City have reportedly joined the race to sign Kylian Mbappe, and will use the money they were going to use to try and sign Lionel Messi.World Cup-winner Mbappe has apparently told PSG he wants to leave next summer, putting the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid on alert of signing one of the world's best strikers, who cost the French champions £130m in 2018.And according to the Sun, City would also be keen to sign the 21-year-old Frenchman, who