UNITED EYE REAL'S VARANE

Manchester United are interested in signing Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has played 38 games for Real this season, scoring four goals.

REDS IN TALKS FOR SALAH

Liverpool are holding further negotiations with Roma in an attempt to sign Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah after having a £28 million (S$49.9 million) bid turned down, reported the BBC.

The Italian club are understood to want between £35 million and £40 million for the 24-year-old.

MBAPPE STAYS: MONACO

Kylian Mbappe has swiftly moved into pole position as the player who will be most coveted this season after revelations in L'Equipe that Arsenal have made a €100 million (S$155 million) bid for the Monaco striker.

The surprise offer was rejected by the French champions, who have maintained that the 18-year-old would benefit from at least another season with them.