🚨Man United complete defender transfer, Liverpool prepare January bid for attacker, Spurs want Man City star & more
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Arsenal
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is a target for River Plate in January, as the player looks to secure regular game time. (Fichajes)
Arsenal are now looking to galvanise their attacking unit with the signings of Rafael Leao and Rodrygo Goes. (Fichajes)
Atletico Madrid
Rodrigo de Paul will complete a permanent transfer to Inter Miami. (Marca)
Barcelona
Barcelona have decided to abandon their pursuit of Goncalo Inacio from Sporting CP. (Sport)
Hansi Flick has had his say on the potential sack rumours involving Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. (Diario AS)
“I don’t want to talk about the rivals. It’s not a question for me. If our win puts pressure on the opponent, it’s their issue. We have to continue with this level. We’ve recovered, we’re playing well, we already have all the players and almost all of them are 100%. The rest, I don’t care.”
Chelsea
Enzo Maresca has now provided a worrying injury update on his star forward, Cole Palmer.
“With Cole, it’s just a matter of the more players you have that are good, the team is better,’ said Maresca (via Metro).
“In terms of the mixed feelings, he had a session with us, overall he was fine, but still it was a little bit painful.
“He was feeling some pain in his groin. It’s something we need to monitor. Hopefully, it won’t be for the full season, but it’s something that is a little bit day-by-day. You can see it is getting better, and then some days it can be worse.”
Manchester United prodigy Kobbie Mainoo could be on his way to Chelsea. (Football Insider)
Chelsea are keeping tabs on Oliver Glasner, and they have urged him not to sign a new deal with Crystal Palace. (Indy Kaila)
Everton
Jack Grealish is prepared to leave Manchester City permanently and join Everton in the summer of 2026. (Football Insider)
Liverpool
Liverpool have held internal peace-talks to resolve the situation involving Arne Slot and Mohamed Salah. (Indy Kaila)
Liverpool are preparing a £65 million January move for Antoine Semenyo when his Bournemouth release clause becomes active. (Mirror)
Liverpool target Michael Olise would prefer to join Real Madrid or Barcelona if he leaves Bayern Munich. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City
Manchester City are in the race to sign the PEC Zwolle midfielder Jadiel Pereira da Gama. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City are hoping to sign the Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City plotting surprise move for Everton star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. (Fichajes)
Manchester United
Manchester United have completed the signing of 13-year-old defensive prospect Socrates. (Elite London Academy)
Manchester United unlikely to be able to land January target Conor Gallagher on a bargain from Atletico Madrid. (Football Insider)
Manchester United would be prepared to sell Bruno Fernandes for the right price, amid interest from Al-Hilal. (Fichajes)
Manchester United plotting a move for Borussia Dortmund talent Jobe Bellingham. (Fichajes)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are interested in signing the Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot. (TEAMtalk)
Real Madrid remain keen on signing the Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. (CaughtOffside)
Endrick is set to join Lyon in January, even if Xabi Alonso is sacked. (Diario AS)
Tottenham
Tottenham would be prepared to accept a big-money offer for Cristian Romero in the summer. (Bryan King)
Tottenham are prepared to smash their wage structure to sign the Bournemouth attacker Antoine Semenyo. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham are preparing an ambitious move for the Juventus attacker Kenan Yildiz. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham are hoping to agree on a new contract with Pedro Porro, who is a target for Manchester City now. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham are interested in signing the Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. (Football Insider)