{"id":432806,"date":"2019-05-08T15:17:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T19:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=432806"},"modified":"2019-05-08T15:17:43","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T19:17:43","slug":"ftn-latest-on-joao-felix-mbappe-cahill-and-james","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/05\/08\/ftn-latest-on-joao-felix-mbappe-cahill-and-james\/","title":{"rendered":"FTN: Latest on Joao Felix, Mbappe, Cahill and James"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last Word On Football\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/05\/07\/ftn-latest-on-paul-pogba-dybala-hazard-and-neres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Football Transfer News<\/a> looks at the latest news and rumours from around world football. We take a look at Joao Felix. Could the Benfica youngster be on <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City\u2019s<\/a> wish list? Plus, can <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/real-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Real Madrid<\/a> tempt <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/paris-saint-germain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paris Saint-Germain<\/a> to part with Kylian Mbappe?<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s instalment of FTN also looks at Gary Cahill. Could he be set to stay in the Premier League? Also, could <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/swansea-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swansea City&#8217;s<\/a> young Welsh star be heading to Old Trafford?<\/p>\n<h1>Latest on Joao Felix, Mbappe, Cahill and James<\/h1>\n<h2>Joao Felix on City\u2019s Wanted List?<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11679\/11713695\/manchester-city-want-to-sign-benficas-joao-felix-once-they-wrap-up-bruno-fernandes-deal\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sky Sports News<\/a> are reporting that <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchestercityfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester City<\/a> are interested in Joao Felix. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/02\/06\/how-pep-guardiolas-tactics-completely-controlled-arsenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pep Guardiola<\/a> is close to signing Felix\u2019s compatriot Bruno Fernandes. He will then enter the race for the 19-year-old. The attacking midfielder is in huge demand with a host of top clubs interested.<\/p>\n<p>City, therefore, could face tough competition for the youngster who could be the long-term successor to David Silva. The Portugal Under-21 international has been in fine form this season scoring 18 goals. A fee over around \u00a3100 million has been mentioned; however, as yet, it is unclear whether City would pay that kind of money.<\/p>\n<h2>Real to Test PSG With Mbappe Bid<\/h2>\n<p>Real Madrid are set to make PSG a world-record offer for Kylian Mbappe, according to Nathan Salt of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-7002293\/Real-Madrid-make-record-240m-offer-Mbappe-club-hope-pair-striker-Hazard-Pogba.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mail Online<\/a>. Madrid boss <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/03\/12\/the-challenges-facing-zinedine-zidane-at-real-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zinedine Zidane<\/a> is eager to add top quality to his squad and is prepared to pay big money. A bid of \u00a3240 million is set to test PSG\u2019s resolve.<\/p>\n<p>Mbappe has scored 30 goals for the Ligue 1 outfit this season alone. Since his big money move from Monaco in 2017, his stock has continued to rise. The 20-year-old would be a statement Galactico signing and could be Real\u2019s main man for years to come.<\/p>\n<h2>Burnley to Offer Cahill a Deal<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/clubs\/burnley\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burnley<\/a> could be set to offer <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/02\/27\/is-gary-cahill-a-chelsea-legend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gary Cahill<\/a> a deal to stay in the Premier League. Chris Boden of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnleyexpress.net\/sport\/football\/former-burnley-loan-defender-cahill-linked-with-turf-moor-return-1-9753603\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burnley Express<\/a> has reported that the Clarets are linked with the defender and boss Sean Dyche is a big fan. The former England international is available on a free transfer once he leaves <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/chelseafootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chelsea<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Burnley will face competition from other clubs for the 33-year-old. Cahill believes he can still perform in the Premier League despite hardly featuring this season. Should Burnley add the experienced defender to their squad, he would have to take a pay cut at Turf Moor. Cahill is likely to have several options open to him.<\/p>\n<h2>United Chase Swansea Ace<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/football\/9022752\/man-utd-transfer-news-daniel-james-swansea\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Sun<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-7001353\/Manchester-United-frontrunners-beat-Liverpool-capture-Swansea-starlet-Daniel-James.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daily Mail<\/a> are reporting that Swansea winger Daniel James is a target for <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/manchesterunitedfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Manchester United<\/a>. The 21-year-old has had an impressive season in the Championship with several clubs taking an interest. James\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/btsportfootball\/status\/1097191914892337153?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lightning pace<\/a> and ability to terrorise defenders would make him an exciting addition to Solskjaer\u2019s squad.<\/p>\n<p>James almost left Swansea in January; however, the deal to go to <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/2019\/05\/02\/leeds-united-and-norwich-city-go-head-to-head-to-sign-bundesliga-talent-elvis-rexhbecaj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Leeds United<\/a> collapsed on deadline day. A fee of around \u00a310 million could be enough to secure his services. <a href=\"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/feeds\/liverpoolfootball-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Liverpool<\/a> are also reportedly interested.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"5K75ti7jQWVxAmilK1j1dQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/detail\/1141136154\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'5K75ti7jQWVxAmilK1j1dQ',sig:'WXMbqge94a7HcOmjEIcIGDfxc5hTBiNZHcKn8SLYUe4=',w:'594px',h:'381px',items:'1141136154',caption: true ,tld:'co.uk',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today\u2019s FTN looks at the latest transfer news and rumours. 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