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VVV-Venlo striker Georgios Giakoumakis wants to join 2.Bundesliga side Werder Bremen despite a fee having been agreed with Scottish champions Celtic, according to reports in the Netherlands.

The 26-year-old Greek forward netted 33 goals last season despite his side being relegated from the Eredivisie, and appeared set for Celtic after a €2.5million deal was agreed.

However De Gelderlander claim Giakoumakis would much rather move to Germany, although wages are proving a stciking point for Bremen.

West Ham are in pole position to complete a move for CSKA Moscow attacking midfielder Nikola Vlasic, report Calciomercato.

The 23-year-old was outstanding for the Russians last season with 12 goals, and is valued at around €30 million.

Vlasic is seen as an ideal alternative for the Hammers if they cannot bring Jesse Lingard back to the club from Manchester United.

Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all sent scouts to watch PSV winger Noni Madueke in action tonight, according to the Daily Mail.

The 19-year-old England youth international impressed in Eredivisie last season with seven goals, having left Spurs to move to the Netherlands in 2018, and he has an asking price of around £34 million.

PSV faced Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League qualifier this evening.

Lokomotiv Moscow have made an approach for Chelsea forward Tino Anjorin, Goal can confirm.

The 19-year-old has drawn the attention of Lokomotiv Moscow’s head of sports and development Ralf Rangnick, who is looking for youngsters to build his club around.

With the Blues having an embarrassment of riches in attack, Rangnick is hoping to convince the teenage attacking midfielder to make the leap to Russian football.

Midfielder Tajon Buchanan has left MLS side New England Revolution for Club Brugge on an undisclosed fee.

The 22-year-old will remain with New England for the 2021 season before joining the Belgian side.

“I am excited to take this next step in my career and am grateful for the New England Revolution for giving me the opportunity to grow as a player and showcase my abilities.” said Buchanan.

“I will continue to give my all to the Revolution this season and hope to end my time in MLS by lifting a trophy with my teammates.”

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The World Cup winner’s deal in Paris expires next summer

Real Madrid have submitted their opening offer to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain, Goal can confirm.

The Spanish giants are optimistic about getting a deal done before the transfer window closes next week, as they feel Mbappe will not sign a new contract in Paris with his current deal expiring at the end of next season.

While Madrid have been hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic, they feel they are in a position to force PSG into cashing in and acquiring one of the best footballers in the world.

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