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Saturday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Shkodran Mustafi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Saturday, August 22.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Saturday, August 22.

Saturday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:


Napoli to move for Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi?

Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi celebrates scoring their first goal against Vitoria on November 6, 2019© Reuters

Napoli have reportedly identified Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi as a potential transfer target.

With Kalidou Koulibaly being tipped to leave Stadio San Paolo this summer, Napoli are in need of a replacement for their star player at the back.

Although Gabriel Magalhaes has been heavily linked with a switch to Naples, it appears that the Brazilian will ultimately link up with Arsenal.

However, journalist Ciro Venerato suggests that Gennaro Gattuso views Mustafi as an ideal alternative if they lose out for the Lille man.

Speaking to Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli, Venerato said: "Until September 5, the French want to wait for the Azzurri, the price of the card is around €25m (£22.5m), everything could jump if the boy accepts another team.

"If Gabriel fades? At that point Napoli will turn to a plan B, in addition to Sokratis [Papastathopoulos], there is also talk of Mustafi, also coming out of Arsenal.

"Another name, an old scouting obsession would be [Jean-Clair] Todibo of Barcelona."

Arsenal and Barcelona are both open to offers for Sokratis and Todibo, likely for a lower fee than Mustafi.



Neymar's agent claims Lionel Messi could join Paris Saint-Germain

Neymar in action for PSG on July 31, 2020© Reuters

Neymar is unlikely to return to Barcelona in the near future, and there is more chance of the Brazilian again playing alongside Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain, according to the attacker's agent.

The 28-year-old was strongly linked with a move to Camp Nou last summer, and it had been thought that the South American was determined to secure a return to the Catalan giants at some stage.

However, according to Wagner Ribeiro, there is more chance of Messi - allegedly unsettled at Barca - signing for PSG than Neymar moving to his former club.

"There was a time when he was sad because of his injuries. At that time he was ready to leave, to return to Barcelona or go to Real Madrid. Not today, you can see his joy," Ribeiro told Placar.

"I joke with him – living in the city of light, where everyone wants to stroll, enjoying French cuisine, living in a beautiful house, with friends and family close by, playing for one of the best clubs, with everything a person needs and likes – what reason would he have to leave PSG today?

"Neymar is happy and I think he'll stay at PSG for at least two more years. Today, without a doubt, it's easier for Messi to go to PSG than for Neymar to return to Barcelona – Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. I'm serious, you can't doubt Qatar's economic power."

Neymar's existing deal in the French capital is due to expire in June 2022.


More transfer news from La Liga:

Arsenal, Manchester United 'both interested in James Rodriguez'
Arsenal and Manchester United are both reportedly interested in Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez. Read more.

Manchester City defender John Stones added to Barcelona shortlist?
Barcelona will reportedly contemplate an approach for Manchester City defender John Stones if they sell Gerard Pique this summer. Read more.

Chelsea 'learn asking price for Sergio Reguilon'
Chelsea could reportedly sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon for £22.4m this summer. Read more.

Ronald Koeman 'wants to bring Memphis Depay to Barcelona'
New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman wants to sign Lyon attacker Memphis Depay this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Inter Milan 'determined to sign Lionel Messi'
Inter Milan are determined to sign Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi, according to a report. Read more.

Leeds United showing interest in Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno?
Leeds United are reportedly in the running to sign Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno ahead of their return to the Premier League. Read more.

Manchester City 'ready to beat Barcelona to Lautaro Martinez'
Manchester City are reportedly ready to meet the release clause of Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, providing that they can make player sales this summer. Read more.

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Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi celebrates scoring their first goal against Vitoria on November 6, 2019
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