Weekly Football News Catch-Up: August 7th: PSG Asks For Madrid Plays In Exchange For Mbappe; Buffon Retires From Football; David Raya Wants Arsenal; Others

PSG Requests Some Players From Real Madrid In Exchange For Mbappe

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have allegedly requested Real Madrid to include either Rodrygo or Eduardo Camavinga in the deal for Kylian Mbappe if they are hesitant to meet their €250 million asking price for the forward.

According to El Nacional, PSG are expecting one of Rodrygo or Camavinga from Real Madrid in exchange for Mbappe this summer, in addition to cash compensation.

PSG manager Luis Enrique is eager to work with the aforementioned players and has encouraged the Parisians to proceed with the acquisition.

Enrique apparently feels that he can compete at the top with PSG even if Mbappe leaves the French Ligue 1 champions.

However, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is not interested in the potential deal and has encouraged the La Liga giants not to let any of the two leave the club.

Real Madrid are apparently willing to wait until Mbappe’s contract with PSG expires next year before signing him on a free transfer.

David Raya Agrees Personal Terms With Arsenal

David Raya, the goalkeeper for Brentford, has agreed to terms with Arsenal.

Raya has also notified the Bees of his intention to join their Premier League opponents this summer.

This was reported on Tuesday by football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.

“Understand David Raya has reached an agreement in principle with Arsenal on personal terms.

“Brentford have been informed by the player’s side that he wants to join Arsenal — and talks between clubs over formula/price are now expected to accelerate,” Romano wrote.

Mikel Arteta wants Raya to compete against Aaron Ramsdale, whose form has been inconsistent for some time.

Diego Simeone Tells Joao Felix That He Is Smaller Than The Club

Diego Simeone, manager of Atletico Madrid, has responded to forward Joao Felix, saying that “nobody is bigger than the club.”

This comes after Felix expressed his intention to join Spanish La Liga winners Barcelona, sparking consternation among his current employers.

Simeone also declined to answer queries about Felix’s future in an interview with AS.

Simeone said, “The main focus is the team. It is normal that in the press the focus is on whether he [Felix] stays or leaves.

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“I already said that there is no one more important than the club, with no exceptions. It is impossible to be clearer than that.”

Felix rejoined Atletico Madrid this summer after a six-month loan stint at Chelsea.

The Portugal international is eager to depart Someone’s squad this summer.

Gianluigi Buffon Announces Retirement

Gianluigi Buffon, the legendary Italian goalkeeper, announced his retirement from professional football in an emotional video posted on Twitter on Wednesday.

Buffon’s extraordinary 28-year career, which included stops at Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, comes to an end.

Buffon’s incredible football journey comes to a close with his boyhood club, Parma.

The 45-year-old took to Twitter to confirm the widely expected news that he was hanging up his gloves.

Buffon captioned a video displaying some of his best moments with the caption: “That’s all, folks! You gave me everything. I gave you everything. We did it together.”

Buffon will be remembered as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

He finished his international career with 77 clean sheets in 176 caps and 1,151 professional games at club and international levels, including Italy’s 2006 FIFA World Cup victory.

Mohamed Salah Offered £155 Million To Exit Liverpool

Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star, has reportedly been offered a deal of €180 million (£155 million) over two seasons to leave Anfield for Al-Ittihad.

According to Saudi news station Al-Riyadiah, Al-Ittihad is reportedly in talks with Salah’s representatives about a possible move before the summer window closes.

According to the report, the Saudi club is willing to make a £60 million bid for Salah’s signature.

Al-Ittihad, who won the Saudi Pro League (SPL) last season, have already improved their team this summer with the acquisitions of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, and Jota.

Liverpool, on the other hand, has already lost Jordan Henderson to Al-Ettifaq, and Fabinho departed the club last week to join Al-Ittihad.

Salah’s current Liverpool contract will expire at the end of the 2024/25 season.