🚨 Kane-Barcelona gathering momentum, Liverpool rival Man Utd for £100m star, Arsenal already chasing potential Gyokeres replacement, City swap deal, & more
Today's headlines, featuring big news at Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, and much more!
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Today’s top stories:
Arsenal
Arsenal are one of the clubs considering Serhou Guirassy as extra cover up front this January, with the Borussia Dortmund striker set to have a €50m release clause active to a select group of clubs for a limited period. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Scott McTominay to Arsenal? The Gunners are one of a number of clubs keeping a close eye on the Napoli midfielder as he continues to impress in Serie A, though his asking price has shot up. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid could try offering huge money to sign Bukayo Saka from Arsenal amid growing speculation that he’s close to agreeing a new contract at the Emirates Stadium. (Fichajes)
Max Dowman has rejected five top clubs from abroad as he’s reached a pre-agreement over a long-term contract with Arsenal once he turns 17. (Nicolo Schira)
Arsenal could poach Joshua Abe from rivals Liverpool, with the Gunners mentioned as one of the main clubs circling for the 15-year-old Reds and England wonderkid. (Daily Mail)
There will be a “late call” on the fitness of Martin Odegaard this weekend, as it’s not ruled out that the Arsenal captain could return to take on Tottenham in the North London Derby. (Hand of Arsenal)
Nacho Monreal has discussed his role in Martin Zubimendi joining Arsenal from Real Sociedad this summer, and provided some insight into why the Spain international rejected Liverpool a year earlier. (Daily Mirror)
Barcelona
Harry Kane’s Barcelona transfer is gathering momentum, with the Bayern Munich and England striker their clear no.1 target to replace Robert Lewandowski. (Mundo Deportivo)
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Chelsea
Kenan Yildiz to Chelsea - this transfer saga is back in the headlines again as his £79m asking price has been revealed. (TEAMtalk)
Ousmane Diomande is another Chelsea target, with the Blues considering hijacking Crystal Palace’s move for the talented young Sporting Lisbon centre-back. (TEAMtalk)
Raheem Sterling may finally have found a club interested in taking him off Chelsea’s hands - full story here!
Liverpool
Liverpool are the latest club linked with Elliot Anderson, with the £100m-rated Nottingham Forest midfielder now on the Reds’ radar alongside interest from the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle. (The Times)
Liverpool could move for Marc Guehi in January, with sources at Crystal Palace sensing that the Reds remain the most determined to sign the England centre-back straight away, while other clubs would most likely wait until the summer when he becomes a free agent. (Sky Sports)
Liverpool could terminate Harvey Elliott’s loan at Aston Villa and sell him to a Bundesliga club instead. (Football Insider)
Arsenal could poach Joshua Abe from rivals Liverpool, with the Gunners mentioned as one of the main clubs circling for the 15-year-old Reds and England wonderkid. (Daily Mail)
Roy Keane has slammed Liverpool for this transfer error which “looks worse now” - full story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City are reportedly ready to offer goalkeeper James Trafford to Newcastle United in a bid to try to sign England full-back Tino Livramento. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Manchester United are one of the clubs considering Serhou Guirassy as extra cover up front this January, with the Borussia Dortmund striker set to have a €50m release clause active to a select group of clubs for a limited period. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester United have made contact over Kees Smit, the exciting AZ Alkmaar wonderkid who is also on the radar of other top clubs and who is likely to be available for £25m. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester United have enquired about Ruben Neves, who continues to be strongly linked with a move away from Al Hilal and back to the Premier League this January. (Fichajes)
Newcastle United
Manchester City are reportedly ready to offer goalkeeper James Trafford to Newcastle United in a bid to try to sign England full-back Tino Livramento. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid could try offering huge money to sign Bukayo Saka from Arsenal amid growing speculation that he’s close to agreeing a new contract at the Emirates Stadium. (Fichajes)
Roma
Paulo Dybala’s Roma future is in some doubt as the Argentine forward would have to take a significant pay cut in order to stay and sign a new contract. (Alfredo Pedulla, Football Italia)
Tottenham
Tottenham are making Porto striker Samu Aghehowa their “dream” target up front for upcoming transfer windows, though he could cost as much as €80m. (TEAMtalk)
Maghnes Akliouche to Tottenham could be another exciting transfer to keep an eye on, with the 23-year-old Monaco star on their radar for January. (Fichajes)
Tottenham have enquired about Ruben Neves, who continues to be strongly linked with a move away from Al Hilal and back to the Premier League this January. (Fichajes)
West Ham United
Jarrod Bowen is considering leaving West Ham United at the end of this season, with the England international keen to seal a move to a club playing in the Champions League. (Indy Kaila, CaughtOffside)
West Ham United are looking to improve their attacking unit in the coming months, and they have identified Franculino Dju as a target. (Claret & Hugh)





