Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in La Liga on Thursday, February 18.
Thursday morning's La Liga transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United 'willing to spend £61m to beat Real Madrid to Jules Kounde'
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Manchester United reportedly have a €70m (£60m) price in mind to see off competition from Real Madrid for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
The Red Devils are believed to be looking for a new centre-back and have made Kounde their leading target ahead of the summer transfer window.
However, United are expected to face strong competition from a number of other clubs, with Spanish giants Madrid also said to be keen to snap up the France Under-21s international.
According to Spanish outlet La Razon, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are considered the favourites to sign Kounde as they are prepared to meet Sevilla's valuation.
Madrid would apparently have to first sell a player to fund a deal, making a move for free agent David Alaba all the more appealing.
Kounde, also a rumoured target for Paris Saint-Germain, has made 71 appearances for Sevilla since joining from Bordeaux in July 2019.
Paris Saint-Germain 'set asking price for Kylian Mbappe'
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Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly signalled that Kylian Mbappe will be available for €200m (£174m) this summer if the attacker does not sign a new contract.
The 22-year-old's existing deal in Paris is due to expire in June 2022, and the France international has not yet decided whether to commit his future to the Ligue 1 champions.
Liverpool, Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester City are all believed to be interested in signing the World Cup winner, who has scored 21 times in 29 appearances at club level this term.
According to Le Parisien, PSG are desperate to keep hold of the attacker, but Mauricio Pochettino's side would be prepared to sell him for €200m (£174m) this summer if he does not sign a new contract.
The report claims that any possible suitor would also need to pay Mbappe a salary in excess of €30m (£26m) a year due to his standing as one of the best young players in the world.
The Frenchman scored a hat-trick as PSG recorded a 4-1 win over Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash at Camp Nou on Tuesday night.
Mbappe has netted 111 goals and registered 59 assists in 153 outings for his current side in all competitions.
More transfer news from La Liga:
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's move to Barcelona in doubt?
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum's free transfer to Barcelona is reportedly far from a given due to uncertainty over Ronald Koeman's position. Read more.
Real Madrid 'to replace Sergio Ramos with David Alaba'
Real Madrid are reportedly confident of signing David Alaba when he leaves Bayern Munich at the end of the season. Read more.
Real Madrid to rival Liverpool, Manchester United for David Carmo?
A report claims that Braga defender David Carmo, previously touted as a target for Liverpool and Manchester United, is now on Real Madrid's radar. Read more.
Report: Manchester United monitoring Federico Valverde
A report claims that Manchester United are monitoring Federico Valverde ahead of a possible move for the Real Madrid midfielder in the summer. Read more.
Sevilla 'keen on summer deal for Takumi Minamino'
Liverpool attacker Takumi Minamino is a summer transfer target for Sevilla, according to a report. Read more.
Report: Barcelona to battle Chelsea for Paris Saint-Germain teen Kays Ruiz-Atil
Paris Saint-Germain youngster Kays Ruiz-Atil is reportedly wanted by Chelsea and Barcelona ahead of becoming a free agent in June. Read more.
Barcelona 'snubbed Kylian Mbappe to sign Ousmane Dembele'
A report claims that Barcelona had an agreement in place to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco in 2017, only to instead turn focus to Ousmane Dembele. Read more.
Joan Laporta vows to do "everything possible" to keep Lionel Messi at Barcelona
Lionel Messi is more interested in a "winning sporting proposal" than finances when it comes to agreeing a new deal with Barcelona, according to Joan Laporta. Read more.
Real Madrid 'interested in Villarreal defender Pau Torres'
La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly considering making a move for Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres in the summer transfer window. Read more.
Fiorentina leading race to sign Arsenal's Lucas Torreira?
Serie A side Fiorentina reportedly emerge as the frontrunners to sign Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira in the summer transfer window. Read more.
