£42m Tottenham and Arsenal target Desire Doue decides new club, it impacts Jadon Sancho’s future

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• EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey

HITC understands that Rennes star Desire Doue has made his decision on which club he is joining this summer.

The 19-year-old has attracted huge interest across Europe and had plenty of offers on the table.

Rennes allowed Desire Doue to make his decision on his next club and he held extensive talks with Bayern Munich and PSG, while a host of Premier League clubs also threw their names into the hat.

Tottenham had shown the most interest of the Premier League sides, but Doue was also on the radar of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.

As revealed by HITC, Bayern Munich made the first move for the teenager with a £29million bid but Rennes valued Doue closer to £42million (€50million).

Doue has now informed Rennes which club he is set to join and it is not good news for Arsenal or Tottenham fans.

Desire Doue makes transfer decision

HITC understands that Desire Doue has told Rennes that he is joining Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

He shunned interest from England and made it clear that the Premier League was not his favoured next move.

Doue preferred to stay in France and has now decided to commit to a move to PSG.

Rennes have already moved to replace Doue by agreeing terms with Birmingham City for exciting midfielder Jordan James.

HITC revealed on Friday that Rennes had won the race to sign Jordan James ahead of the likes of Leicester and Southampton.

Desire Doue transfer could impact Jadon Sancho

HITC understands that Doue’s move to the Parc Des Princes could have a knock-on effect for the future of Jadon Sancho.

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After falling out with Erik ten Hag last season, Sancho has returned to Manchester this summer but there are still question marks over his future at the club.

Paris Saint-Germain have shown an interest in Sancho this summer but HITC understands their interest has cooled for the time being.

United remain interested in PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte so talks between the clubs, are continuing in that regard.