🚨 Liverpool line up move for Dortmund star, Maresca drops hint over Chelsea star's future, surprise Arsenal exit, plus Man United beat Newcastle
Today's transfer headlines, plus Man United's Boxing Day win over Newcastle
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Today’s top stories:
Plus Man United beat Newcastle - highlights below…
Patrick Dorgu volley helps Man United to Boxing Day win over Newcastle
Manchester United took on Newcastle in the only Boxing Day game yesterday, and it finished 1-0 to the Red Devils courtesy of a lovely strike by Patrick Dorgu.
Newcastle failed to clear a throw into their box and Dorgu reacted quickest with a beautifully-taken volley that found the bottom corner.
Benjamin Sesko then had a great chance later in the game, only to hit the bar, with the United striker being played onside by some poor defending from the visitors.
FT Manchester United 1-0 Newcastle [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Arsenal
Marseille’s highly rated teenage midfielder Darryl Bakola is emerging as a target for Arsenal and Chelsea. (CaughtOffside)
Arsenal are keen on Kenan Yildiz from Juventus as a potential long-term successor to Martin Odegaard in midfield. (Tutto Juve)
Barcelona are eyeing a potential deal for Piero Hincapie as it’s still not entirely clear if the on-loan Arsenal defender will be staying at the Emirates Stadium permanently. (Fichajes)
Barcelona
Barcelona are eyeing a potential deal for Piero Hincapie as it’s still not entirely clear if the on-loan Arsenal defender will be staying at the Emirates Stadium permanently. (Fichajes)
Robert Lewandowski on his future: “I still have time to make a decision. Right now, I don’t know where I want to play. There’s no need to think about it yet. I don’t know which direction to take, but I don’t have any pressure. I am not talking to the coach about interested clubs. It’s not about cutting my salary in half. A lot depends on the club’s plan and what I want.”
Chelsea
Chelsea are interested in Jeremy Jacquet, who has also been strongly linked with both Arsenal and Manchester United in recent times, with the Blues continuing to monitor the best young players in world football. (The Athletic)
Marseille’s highly rated teenage midfielder Darryl Bakola is emerging as a target for Chelsea and Arsenal. (CaughtOffside)
Enzo Maresca has hinted this Chelsea star could leave in the January transfer window - full story here!
Liverpool
Goncalo Ramos to Liverpool on loan could be one to watch as the Reds consider a move for the PSG striker to cover for the injured Alexander Isak. (CaughtOffside)
Trey Nyoni could leave Liverpool on loan next month, with the Reds already engaging in discussions with suitors from the Premier League and Championship. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are interested in Karim Adeyemi and could make an offer for the Borussia Dortmund and Germany winger. (Fichajes)
Manchester United
Manchester United are increasingly keen on a potential bargain deal to bring James Garner back to Old Trafford from Everton as he nears the end of his contract with the Merseyside club. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United have been credited with a genuine interest in Roma midfielder Manu Kone amid some talk of a swap deal involving Joshua Zirkzee. (AS Roma Live)
Ruben Amorim on Kobbie Mainoo’s future: “Mainoo will have the opportunity he has all the time. He played in different positions – we talked about the position of Casemiro, he can do that. If you play with a three, he can play like we did in the last game with the position of Mason Mount, he can play there. He is going to be the future of Manchester United, that is my feeling, he just needs to wait for his chance and everything can change in football in two days.”
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi during the January transfer window. (Football Insider)
Real Madrid
Lucas Vazquez on Xabi Alonso: “Xabi at Leverkusen is an institution. What he did with them is impressive, part of history. And well, of course we talk about what happens at Real Madrid and so on… but people in football also know that they are moments, phases, like a period of many changes at Real Madrid, in which you have to be patient and trust both the great players we have, and the coach.”
Tottenham
Tottenham are showing a strong interest in one of the most exciting young players in Serie A - full story here!