Juventus‘ Dušan Vlahović has been deemed a more feasible signing for Arsenal than RB Leipzig‘s Benjamin Sesko, while a decision on Alphonso Davies‘ future is expected by the end of the week. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Arsenal are more likely to sign Juventus’ Dušan Vlahović than RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as they look to sign a striker in January, reports Calciomercato. Sesko was the Gunners’ priority but a winter deal for the 21-year-old would be difficult to complete, while negotiations for Vlahović to renew his contract with I Bianconeri are at a standstill. The 24-year-old is keen on a Premier League move and a deal will likely cost around €60 million, which could allow Juventus to move for Manchester United‘s Joshua Zirkzee.
– A decision on the future of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies is expected by the end of the week, reports AS. The Bavarians’ latest contract offer hasn’t satisfied the 24-year-old, and they are not willing to go any higher. Real Madrid are very interested in seeing how the situation develops and with Davies’ contract expiring in the summer the player is able to sign a precontract with Los Blancos.
– Juventus will go all out for Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo after being unable to bring in António Silva from Benfica, reports Diario Sport, with the Portuguese club refusing to lose one of their key players. The Blaugrana will demand €50m for Araujo. The Catalan club’s financial needs and the 25-year-old’s openness to a move are reasons that a convincing offer could make the transfer happen.
– AC Milan have the most pronounced interest in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, on loan until the end of the season, but Barcelona are his priority, reports Sky Sports. Borussia Dortmund and Juventus have distanced themselves from the 27-year-old and the Red Devils are now awaiting a formal offer.
– Napoli are showing an interest in signing Internazionale midfielder Davide Frattesi, reports Calciomercato. Gli Azzurri want to set up a meeting to understand his situation. Joining AS Roma is the 25-year-old’s favoured option but they are struggling to reach I Nerazzurri‘s financial demands. Negotiations could still be difficult for Napoli due to “less than wonderful” relations with Inter.
– An agreement is in place for Randal Kolo Muani to join Juventus on loan from Paris Saint-Germain without an option to make the deal permanent, reports Fabrizio Romano. The striker has accepted the proposal and will fly for a medical this week. Even so, sources have told ESPN that Tottenham Hotspur have made an opening offer to PSG for the 26-year-old.
OTHER RUMORS
– Chelsea have told Bayern Munich that they want a transfer fee of £65m if Christopher Nkunku is to leave the club. Meanwhile, Chelsea want Bayern’s 19-year-old forward, Mathys Tel. (The Athletic)
– Manchester United’s rivals could try to capitalise on their profit and sustainability concerns with offers for academy graduates Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo. (Daily Telegraph)
– Aston Villa, Brighton, Chelsea and Liverpool are looking at 19-year-old Nurnberg striker Stefanos Tzimas, who could be available for about £20m. (Sky Sports Deutschland)
– Newcastle scouts have been watching former Chelsea central defender Fikayo Tomori at a number of AC Milan games and could make a move to sign him. (Football Insider)
– West Ham are looking at Nurnberg centre-back Finn Jeltsch. Other teams in the Premier League and the Bundesliga are also interested in the 18-year-old, but a summer transfer is more likely. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Former Manchester United Ander Herrera is on the verge of completing a move to Boca Juniors. The 35-year-old will leave Athletic Bilbao to sign a one-year contract with the option for a second. (Fabrizio Romano)
– Brazilian defender Vitor Reis has said farewell to his Palmeiras teammates as he prepares to join Manchester City. (Globoesporte)
– Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is expected to travel to Paris on Wednesday to complete his move to Paris Saint-Germain. (Ansa)
– Guimaraes right-back Alberto Costa has arrived in Turin to complete his €12m transfer to Juventus. Costa, 21, is expected to undergo a medical before signing a contract with the Bianconeri until June 2029. (Tuttosport)
– Borussia Dortmund will have to increase their €35m offer if they are to land Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio in this transfer window. Inacio, 23, is under contract until June 2027 and has a €60m release clause. (A Bola)
