The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn't mean the rumours won't keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation.

TOP STORY: PSG seek Haaland, Lewandowski, Vlahovic if Mbappe leaves

Paris Saint-Germain are preparing for the exit of Kylian Mbappe by adding Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandowski, and Dusan Vlahovic to their shortlist of replacements.

With little progress made regarding a new contract between PSG and Mbappe, Le10 Sport reports that sporting director Leonardo has put together a three-man priority list of candidates who the Ligue 1 club will target should Mbappe leave.

The first on the list is Haaland, with PSG set to go all out for the services of the Borussia Dortmund star when his release clause of €75m comes into effect next summer. But if that fails, Leonardo has identified Bayern Munich talisman Lewandowski as the second-best option to replace Mbappe.

The 33-year-old is rumoured to favour a move to Real Madrid -- who also lead the race for Mbappe's signature -- should he leave the Bundesliga, which would leave €70m-rated Vlahovic of Fiorentina as the final option on the shortlist.

And with Mbappe's contract set to expire next summer, there could be movement in January if PSG hope to land a significant transfer fee for one of the most sought-after stars in football.

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09.00 BST: Barcelona are the latest club to have been offered Manchester United's Paul Pogba on a free transfer next summer, sources told ESPN.

Pogba, 28, is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season and his agent, Mino Raiola, is sounding out some of Europe's heavyweights with a view to finding a new club for the midfielder. Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs have also been approached regarding Pogba, who can begin negotiations from Jan. 1.

Pogba has made no decision on his future and has not ruled out extending his stay at United, although he is also going to explore what other options he has available to him. Barca would consider signing the France international on a free transfer as they look to rebuild their squad under new president Joan Laporta.

However, while there would technically be no fee involved, the Catalan club are unsure whether, in their financial position, they would be able to afford the commission Raiola would demand. Barcelona's gross debt stands at €1.4 billion. There are also doubts about whether Pogba would fit into the club's new wage structure at a time when some of the team's biggest earners are being asked to take pay cuts.

PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)

- Contract talks between Barcelona and Ansu Fati are stalling with the player's agent demanding that the new deal be only for two years. That's according to El Nacional, whhich reports that the Catalan club are keen to secure 18-year-old down to a long-term extension. The talented prospect is represented by Jorge Mendes, who was rumoured to be offering his client out to clubs across Europe last month, and it now look as though the parties are at a stalemate in the negotiations.

- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be handed a £70m transfer injection if Manchester United are in title contention by the start of the new year, writes the Star. Despite poor recent results, the board are keen to back the manager as they look to challenge for the league, and aim to add to their summer signings to further bolster the squad. The Red Devils sit five points from the top of the table after losing 4-2 to Leicester City on Saturday.

- AS Roma are close to renewing the contract of three midfield players with Lorenzo Pellegrini, Ebrima Darboe and Jordan Veretout set for new deals at the Estadio Olimpico. Calciomercato reveals that 20-year-old Darboe is closest to being announced, with manager Jose Mourinho impressed with the defensive midfielder.

- Nicolo Schira reveals that Internazionale will meet with the representatives of midfielder Marcelo Brozovic soon to finalise a new deal. It is reported that the parties have already agreed on an extension until 2025, leaving just salary expectations and bonuses to be confirmed before the Serie A club can officially announce new terms for the Croatia international.

- Chelsea had the opportunity to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma as a free agent in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano, who writes that the club decided to remain committed to Edouard Mendy. The 29-year-old Mendy was a standout performer in Chelsea's 1-0 win against Brentford on Saturday, and has become one of the Premier League's best shot-stoppers since arriving from Stade Rennais last year. Donnarumma instead joined PSG after years at AC Milan.

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