The Arsenal trio of Martín Zubimendi, Viktor Gyökeres and Mikel Merino could depart to raise funds for more arrivals, while Barcelona have made an enquiry about signing Bayern Munich center back Jonathan Tah. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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Trending rumors
– Atlético Madrid are one of the main clubs showing an interest in Arsenal midfielder Martín Zubimendi, as confirmed by Diario Sport. There is a good relationship between the two clubs and Los Colchoneros‘ interest in the 27-year-old stretches back to his time with Real Sociedad, while the Gunners need to offload players to help balance their books. Viktor Gyökeres and Mikel Merino could also leave the Emirates to help Arsenal’s finances, according to AS. The trio have all struggled for playing time this season.
– Barcelona have made an enquiry about signing Bayern Munich center back Jonathan Tah, as reported by Sky Sports Deutschland. The Blaugrana are focusing on the 30-year-old ahead of January, with the club’s sporting director Deco looking for an experienced defender who can play alongside yoiung Pau Cubarsí and bring stability and leadership qualities. Bayern have little interest in letting Tah leave, especially as he is a key part of their plans and has a contract that runs until 2029, while the Germany international is also not considering a transfer.
– Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Real Sociedad striker Orri Óskarsson, according to Calciomercato. The 22-year-old has caught the eye with his performances this season, already having 14 goals and six assists to his name across LaLiga and the Europa League. The Red Devils are interested due to Benjamin Sesko‘s injury absence, while Spurs are looking for a striker to suit Roberto De Zerbi’s style of play. Everton, Brentford and Sunderland are also interested in Óskarsson, while Atalanta have previously been linked, though any offer to sign the Iceland international would need to exceed €20 million.
– Liverpool and Real Madrid are on a growing list of clubs monitoring Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, according to TEAMtalk. The Reds are looking at the 24-year-old as they plan for whenever veteran stopper Alisson Becker departs Anfield, while Los Blancos see the Netherlands international as a possible successor to Thibaut Courtois. Chelsea and Manchester United are also long-term admirers, while Bayern are also tracking his progress having previously made enquiries.
– Juventus are looking at Atlético’s Alexander Sørloth, Monaco’s Folarin Balogun and Al Qadsiah’s Mateo Retegui as they aim to sign a striker in the January transfer window, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Sørloth in particular is a favorite for Juve, who have held a long-term interest in the 30-year-old. Elsewhere, they are looking at Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, while Manchester City’s Rayan Aït-Nouri or Olympique Lyonnais’ Nicolás Tagliafico could be brought in if defender Juan Cabal leaves.
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Other rumors
– Chelsea want to give Levi Colwill a new long-term contract amid interest in the center back from Barcelona. (Football Insider)
– Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso, 26, is on the radar of Manchester United and Liverpool. (TuttoJuve)
– Manchester United are exploring a move for Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali ahead of the January transfer window. (Football Transfers)
– Bayern Munich want an experienced back-up goalkeeper for next season and are looking at Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann, Fulham’s Bernd Leno and Schalke’s Loris Karius. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– The City Football Group and Strasbourg are among those scouting Fredrikstad and USYNT attacker Gabriel Wesseh. (Tom Bogert)
– Napoli are looking at Shakhtar Donetsk defender Vinícius Tobias, Sassuolo midfielder Darryl Bakola, Monaco midfielder Mamadou Coulibaly, and Monza striker Gustavo Varela. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Coventry City midfielder Jack Rudoni is the topic of interest from Everton and Leeds United. (Football Insider)
– RB Leipzig would require a fee of around €80 million to let star winger Antonio Nusa leave in the summer. A January move is unlikely. (Philipp Hinze)
– Leroy Sané leaving Galatasaray in January can’t be ruled out if a suitable offer is made for all parties involved. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will leave the New York Red Bulls as a free agent at the end of the year, and a return to the German Bundesliga is an option. (Florian Plettenberg)
– AC Milan are planning to sign a center back, a right back and a striker in January. (Nicolò Schira)
– Internazionale have opened talks to extend Marcus Thuram‘s contract, although their first offer includes a salary decrease which has been rejected by the France striker. (Nicolò Schira)
– Internazionale want to extend midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu‘s contract by the end of the year. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
