🚨 Alexander Isak replacement, Mo Salah talks, Man United in contact with agent, Chelsea finalise Semenyo alternative, Tottenham's January budget & more.
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Arsenal
Arsenal are interested in signing Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stanković. (L’Interista)
Barcelona
Barcelona receive clear response to interest in England under-17 international. Full Story here!
Chelsea
Marseille’s highly rated teenage midfielder Darryl Bakola is being targeted by Chelsea. The Blues face competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal. (Caught Offside)
Chelsea are monitoring Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig), Jeremy Monga (Leicester City) and Kenan Yildiz (Juventus) after stepping out of the race to sign Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo. (Caught Offside)
(Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Chelsea have been linked with a move for the former Real Madrid defender Mario Gila. (Il Messaggero)
Juventus
Juventus have identified Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali as a dream signing. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Liverpool
Liverpool’s search for short-term attacking cover following Alexander Isak’s injury has led them to assess a number of options across Europe and Atletico Madrid’s Alexander Sorloth is one of them. (Radio Marca)
Liverpool have received a major boost behind the scenes after the club’s medical staff reported extremely positive signs following Alexander Isak’s recent operation. (Indy Kaila)
Bradley Barcola has made his stance clear regarding a potential move to Liverpool, informing his representatives that any switch to Anfield must come with firm assurances over regular first-team football. (Indy Kaila)
Liverpool are preparing for a pivotal period off the pitch as they brace themselves for face-to-face talks with the representatives of Mohamed Salah during the Africa Cup of Nations. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United
The agent of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is travelling to England to discuss terms with Manchester United. (Indy Kaila)
(Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Journalist confirms 22-year-old midfielder is admired by Manchester United boss Ruebn Amorim. Full Story here!
Manchester United are interested in signing the highly rated midfielder Breno Bidon from Corinthians. He has a €100 million release clause. (Globo Esporte)
Unsettled Man Utd player learns his fate as agents spills the beans over January plans. More details!
Manchester United have held talks with the agent of Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle United
Former Premier League star wishes he had played for “special” Newcastle. More details!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have secured the signing of a new teenage midfield talent, with Manex Rezola arriving from UD Logrones. (Athletic)
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for an aggressive January transfer window, with the club willing to invest up to £150 million in a bid to reshape the squad and reignite their season. (The Sun)
23-year-old set to hold showdown talks with Thomas Frank over Spurs future. More details!
Tottenham given hope of signing Brazilian star by beating Barcelona to his signature. Full Story here!