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Today's round-up of the biggest transfer stories, featuring Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and much more!
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Arsenal
Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal with a significant pay rise to reflect his status as one of Europe’s best wingers. (David Ornstein, the Athletic)
Arsenal are in contact over Marc Guehi as Mikel Arteta strongly feels the Crystal Palace centre-back is a top player, though the England international is also considering the option of moving to Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)
Gunners legend Sol Campbell has endorsed a move for Guehi, saying: “Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace is a top player. I know Liverpool are sniffing around him. That’s someone I would inquire about.” (Sky Bet)
Arsenal have reportedly made enquiries over the phone for Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Romeo Ritter amid some uncertainty over his future. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Germany)
Arsenal are monitoring Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento as a target for the summer, though he could cost £60m and also has interest from Manchester City. (the Sun)
Mikel Arteta is pushing for Arsenal to sign Real Madrid playmaker Arda Guler to give his side a new dimension in attack. (Fichajes)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa are exploring a loan move for Atletico Madrid midfielder and former Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, though his club are more keen on a permanent sale. (talkSPORT)
Unai Emery is also pushing for Villa to sign this €25m Argentine playmaker - full story here!
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Barcelona
Barcelona could be ready to consider selling one of their most important players for €150m due to their financial concerns - full story here!
Barcelona intend to activate their buy option clause for Marcus Rashford after being impressed by his form since he joined on loan from Manchester United. (Mundo Deportivo)
Deco on the Joao Cancelo loan signing: “We signed Cancelo because he’s a player who improves the team’s quality. Cancelo also allows Eric (Garcia) to avoid playing at full-back, a position he’s often filled. Furthermore, it allows (Jules) Kounde to play centrally in an emergency, giving us more options than before.” (Football Espana)
Bayern Munich
Lennart Karl has apologised to Bayern Munich bosses over his comments about dreaming of a future transfer to Real Madrid. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Bayern Munich are making progress in talks over a new contract for Dayot Upamecano despite him also being linked with other big clubs. (Sky Sports Germany)
Serge Gnabry is another Bayern player looking likely to sign a new contract with the club soon. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea
Said El Mala to Chelsea could be one to watch as the Blues join the list of top clubs chasing the talented 19-year-old German winger. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Chelsea are eyeing an ambitious move for Jude Bellingham in case they end up having to replace Cole Palmer, who could be targeted by Enzo Maresca if he gets the Manchester City job. (Fichajes)
Chelsea could be prepared to spend huge money on Fermin Lopez, who was also one of their top targets during the summer. (Fichajes)
Chelsea could make a move for highly-rated Wolves youngster Mateus Mane, with other Premier League clubs also monitoring the 18-year-old. (TEAMtalk)
Lazio
Lazio have completed the signing of Kenneth Taylor from Ajax in a deal worth €15m plus €2m in potential add-ons and bonuses. The 23-year-old replaces Matteo Guendouzi, who has just left to join Fenerbahce. (Football Italia)
Liverpool
Dominik Szoboszlai has agreed a new contract with Liverpool in principle, turning down interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to commit his future to the Reds. (Indy Kaila, CaughtOffside)
Said El Mala is a target for Liverpool as they look for a talented young winger, but other top clubs are also chasing the FC Koln sensation. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Bradley Barcola is another attacking target for Liverpool, but they’ll likely face competition from Chelsea and Arsenal as he’s expected to leave PSG in the summer. (TEAMtalk)
A manager of a top European club has apparently already made a “personal move” to reach out to a Liverpool player over a transfer - full story here!
Juventus are continuing to monitor Federico Chiesa for a potential return to Turin this January. (Il Bianconero)
Manchester City
Manchester United
EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United have made a move for this talented young Bundesliga attacker - full story here!
Manchester United have five candidates being discussed to be next permanent manager, with Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner described by sources as the “heavy favourite” for the time being. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Enzo Maresca to Manchester United is not currently looking like anything concrete, despite the speculation, with their rivals Manchester City a more likely option if Pep Guardiola leaves. (Fabrizio Romano)
Manchester United will hold face-to-face talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer today after already meeting with Michael Carrick over the interim manager job. (Chris Wheeler, Daily Mail)
Newcastle United
Tino Livramento is attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester City in a potential worry for Newcastle in the summer, though their asking price could be as high as £60m. (the Sun)
Real Madrid
Micky van de Ven to Real Madrid could be one to watch this summer as the Tottenham defender is open to a move. (Sport)
Tottenham
Mathys Tel is unhappy at his lack of playing time at Tottenham and could be set to leave the club this January as he’s open to listening to offers. (Fabrice Hawkins, RMC Sport)
Tottenham are ready to join the race to sign West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta, even though he’s already said yes to another club - full story here!