🚨 Harry Kane TALKS planned, surprise Guehi twist, PL clubs battle for Dortmund goal machine, Man Utd eye Brazilian midfielder, & more
Today's headlines, featuring major twists to sagas involving Harry Kane, Marc Guehi, and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
Serhou Guirassy transfer story from over a week ago now confirmed
Harry Kane contract talks planned, says Christian Falk
Plus fresh twist on Marc Guehi’s future, and much more!
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Arsenal
Tino Livramento to Arsenal? The Newcastle full-back is attracting strong interest from the Gunners and other top clubs, but the Magpies are eager to keep hold of him. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Arsenal have made contact over Kenan Yildiz, whose situation at Juventus remains uncertain as he puts pressure on the Serie A club with huge contract demands. (La Repubblica)
Bukayo Saka is close to a new Arsenal contract, with top clubs interested in the Gunners winger but not holding out much hope of luring him away from the Emirates Stadium. (The Athletic)
Mikel Arteta spoke in his press conference yesterday to discuss the latest on injuries to Leandro Trossard and the mood in the squad ahead of the Chelsea game.
Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid are the latest club to be strongly linked with Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi as he nears the end of his contract. (Matteo Moretto)
Barcelona
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has sent a strong message to critics of his tactics - full story here!
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have scheduled talks with Harry Kane’s representatives over a new contract amid interest from Barcelona, with the former Tottenham striker not thought to be seriously interested in a move back to the Premier League. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Bayern could move for Ibrahima Konate, but the Liverpool centre-back will only be targeted, along with other defenders, if the club fail to tie Dayot Upamecano down to a new contract. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Borussia Dortmund
Serhou Guirassy could leave Borussia Dortmund and has a €50m clause in his contract that is available to clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United. (Florian Plettenberg)
Chelsea
Moises Caicedo or Declan Rice? Enzo Maresca gave his answer in his press conference yesterday.
Chelsea have a clear plan for Emanuel Emegha when he joins next season on a seven-year contract. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea will no longer face competition for this Bundesliga star who they have a long-standing interest in - full story here!
Liverpool
Real Madrid have informed Liverpool that they’re not planning to make a move to sign Ibrahima Konate despite the recent speculation. (The Athletic)
Liverpool are no longer the favourites for Marc Guehi, with the race open for the Crystal Palace captain as he nears the end of his contract at Selhurst Park. (The Athletic)
Good news for Liverpool in pursuit of this €60m centre-back target - full story here!
Rafael Leao to Liverpool is an ambitious transfer on the Reds’ agenda as they look to replace the void left by Luis Diaz in Arne Slot’s squad. (Fichajes)
Florian Wirtz has been given some *very* surprising transfer advice by a former Liverpool player - full story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City are ready to make Elliot Anderson their top priority transfer target for 2026, with Nottingham Forest possibly ready to sell the England international for £100m this January. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United
Manchester United want Tino Livramento as their new right-back, in a potential battle with rivals Manchester City and Arsenal. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Joao Gomes is the latest Man Utd midfield target to emerge, though Wolves won’t sell in January due to their current relegation battle at the bottom of the Premier League. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Kobbie Mainoo to Napoli could be back on as the Serie A giants have once again enquired to Manchester United about the England international in the last few days. (Alfredo Pedulla, Football Italia)
Cristian Orozco is on his way to sign for Manchester United, with the Colombian wonderkid travelling to England after a $1m deal was sealed with his club Fortaleza. (Fabrizio Romano)
Newcastle United
This Newcastle United youngster looks close to leaving for a Spanish club - full story here!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have informed Liverpool that they’re not planning to make a move to sign Ibrahima Konate despite the recent speculation. (The Athletic)
Real Madrid have also cooled their interest in Castello Lukeba, even though the RB Leipzig centre-back’s release clause will drop from €90m to €80m in the summer. (The Athletic)
Tottenham
Tottenham would be keen to sign Randal Kolo Muani permanently after the French striker’s impact since joining on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham are also interested in Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, and are preparing an offer for the Brazilian. (TuttoJuve)