🚨 Arsenal star on his future, Man United deal CLOSER, big clubs eyeing Chelsea star, major blow for Liverpool, & much more
Today's transfer headlines, featuring Arsenal, Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool and more!
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AC Milan
Thiago Silva could return to AC Milan, with club chiefs considering taking a punt on the veteran Brazilian centre-back as he leaves Fluminense. (Alfredo Pedulla, Football Italia)
Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus: “I feel that I have unfinished business at Arsenal. I don’t want to leave.” - Full story here!
Kai Havertz injury blow as it now looks like the Arsenal forward’s return has been delayed even further. (Daily Mail)
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Barcelona
Barcelona are now increasingly leaning towards making Marcus Rashford’s transfer permanent as they can trigger that option due to a €30m clause in his loan deal. (Mundo Deportivo)
Hansi Flick has put contract talks with Barcelona on hold until the end of the season, with the Catalan giants keen to keep the German tactician. (Mundo Deportivo)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich and Liverpool are among the clubs showing a strong interest in a potential transfer move for Franculino Dju, the 21-year-old Midtjylland striker, who could cost around €30m. (Christian Falk)
Chelsea
Chelsea are planning for life without Enzo Maresca, with former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane one of their top targets, as well as ex-England boss Gareth Southgate. (CaughtOffside)
Xavi to Chelsea could also be another big name to watch if the Blues find they need to replace Maresca as manager. (Fichajes)
Tyler Adams to Chelsea could be a story to watch as the Blues are once again eyeing the Bournemouth midfielder, who they previously came close to signing during his time at Leeds. (CaughtOffside)
Josh Acheampong has interest from both Manchester City and Bayern Munich amid doubts over his long-term Chelsea future. (Ben Jacobs)
Chelsea are accelerating their efforts to sign highly-rated Marseille youth forward Said Remadnia after making contact with his representatives. (Africa Foot)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are preparing a move to replace the injured Daniel Munoz at right-back this January. (Sky Sports)
Leeds United
Leeds United are now preparing to confirm the arrival of Liverpool youngster Kai Morrall, with the 15-year-old confirming he’s set to leave Anfield - full story here!
Liverpool
Liverpool still have no agreement with Marc Guehi, opening the door for other clubs such as Bayern Munich to beat the Reds to the signing of the Crystal Palace centre-back. (Christian Falk)
Liverpool have joined the race to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, with the 16-year-old fast becoming one of the most highly rated and sought after talents in the country. (TEAMtalk)
Alexander Isak could leave Liverpool already, according to this former Reds star in a shock claim - full story here!
Liverpool are among the clubs showing a strong interest in a potential transfer move for Franculino Dju, the 21-year-old Midtjylland striker, who could cost around €30m. (Christian Falk)
Manchester City
Manchester City are in direct talks over Antoine Semenyo as they prepare to battle rivals Manchester United for the £65m Bournemouth winger this January. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United
Kobbie Mainoo is at ‘breaking point’ at Manchester United, with the England international midfielder now increasingly open to leaving in a permanent transfer as he sees no future for himself at Old Trafford while Ruben Amorim is manager. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United are battling Manchester City for Antoine Semenyo, with both clubs in contact over the Bournemouth winger, but with no final decision yet from the player. (Fabrizio Romano)
Semenyo could be brought in to play left wing-back for United due to growing doubts over Patrick Dorgu, with club sources feeling he’s been “ruined” by Amorim. (the Sun)
Kenan Yildiz is a big-money target for Manchester United, with Amorim the driving force behind a potential €100m move for the Juventus attacking midfielder. (Fichajes)
Manchester United are planning a move for Denzel Dumfries, with the Inter Milan right-back emerging as a top target for the Red Devils despite him currently being sidelined by an injury. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United are one of the clubs chasing the signing of Sheffield Wednesday wonderkid Yisa Alao. (Joe Crann)
This Premier League star wants to leave his current club amid links with Manchester United ahead of January - full story here!
Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso on speculation over his future: “It’s part of the job, I don’t come here to suffer. These things have always happened. In this job there are all kinds of moments. It’s not a problem at all.” (Football Espana)
Tottenham
Tottenham are open to selling Brennan Johnson this January, and that’s reportedly put Aston Villa on alert for a potential deal. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham are in the market for a new goalkeeper and two big-name options have emerged as top targets - full story here!
West Ham United
This first-team player is edging closer to agreeing an exit from West Ham this January - full story here!