Transfers and rumors on August 27: PSG aims for a worthy successor to K. Mbappe © AFP

During the off-season, clubs are making every effort to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. The portal "EuroFootball.com" will review the most interesting rumors and news.

*** PSG has contacted Dortmund's "Borussia" striker Erling Haaland's agent to explore their chances of acquiring the Norwegian, who could become Kylian Mbappe's successor ("The Telegraph") ***

*** "Man City" has abandoned plans to acquire Juventus striker C. Ronaldo ("Goal") ***

*** After selling C. Ronaldo, the Turin club would seek to bring in Real Madrid representative Eden Hazard (J. F. Dizas/R.Galetti) ***

*** According to Juventus coach M. Allegri, defender W. McKennie will not be sold. ***

*** OFFICIAL: Midfielder Casemiro has extended his contract with Real until mid-2025. ***

*** Coach R. Benitez will make every effort to prevent forward Richarlison from being sold, as he could be tempted by PSG ("Goal") ***

*** "Everton" intends to acquire Porto winger Luis Diaz, and involve James Rodriguez in the deal, whom they would loan to the Portuguese team ("Daily Mail") ***

*** OFFICIAL: Forward A. Mitrovic has extended his contract with Fulham until mid-2026. ***

*** Borussia defender Matthias Ginter is on Bayern's radar - the player could be tempted, as he will become a free agent next year ("Bild") ***

*** "Watford" is in talks with "Tottenham" regarding defender Moussa Sissoko ("Watford Observer") ***

*** An unnamed "La Liga" team is competing for Barcelona defender Miralem Pjanic ("Mundo Deportivo") ***

*** As Sauli advances towards a move to Chelsea, Atletico prepares an offer for PSG representative P. Sarabia ("Goal") ***

*** "Milan" is interested in veteran Willian, who spent last season at Arsenal ("Calcio Mercato") ***

*** "Tottenham" is interested in Barcelona midfielder I. Moriba ("Tuttomercato") ***