Mbappe to stay at PSG, Alonso slammed, Donny's future: FootballTransfers recap

Stuart Telford

• 30 Mar 2024 23:28 GMT
• 5 min read

Saturday was another busy day in the world of football transfers, with Luis Enrique hinting that Kylian Mbappe could stay at PSG.

Xabi Alonso was criticised by Joe Cole for electing to stay at Bayer Leverkusen ahead of succeeding Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, and Donny van de Beek's girlfriend dropped a hint as to his future. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Mbappe tipped for SHOCK PSG stay by Luis Enrique

Kylian Mbappe is widely expected to join Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer at the end of the season, but Luis Enrique has suggested that his star man could end up staying.

'Terrible decision' - Alonso slammed for spurning Liverpool

Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen beyond the end of the season - "a terrible decision" according to former Reds winger Joe Cole.

Liverpool's appointment of Amorim is said to be only 'a matter of time', meanwhile.

Van de Beek's girlfriend drops MAJOR update on Man Utd flop's future

Donny van de Beek's girlfriend, daughter of Arsenal and Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp, has suggested a return to Ajax could be next.

Another player bound for the Old Trafford exit is Jadon Sancho, who 'loves the game again' now he is back on loan at Borussia Dortmund.

Barcelona hoping for Xavi U-turn

Xavi told Barcelona in January that he would leave the club at the end of the season, but vice president Rafa Yuste is still hoping that he has a change of heart.

Chelsea 'should be FOURTH' according to data, claims Poch

Mauricio Pochettino has said that his embattled Chelsea side should be fourth in the Premier League taking underlying data into account.

Transfer news

Finally, lets finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Roberto De Zerbi has revealed his Brighton contract problem as Barcelona and Liverpool circle

Manchester United are interested in Evan Ferguson, but the fee required to sign him will be a major stumbling block.

Manchester City were 'not willing' to sell Joao Cancelo to Arsenal last summer. His Barcelona transfer hangs by a thread.

Brentford's director opens up on Ivan Toney's future amid Chelsea and Arsenal interest

David Ornstein gives a SURPRISE verdict on Arsenal's Onana pursuit

Barcelona to offload flop Inigo Martinez after ONE season.

David Alaba revealed as Real Madrid's secret weapon in their Alphonso Davies pursuit

While Lionel Messi snubs Jude Bellingham as he predicts future Ballon d'Or winners.