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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Unai Simon, Robert Sanchez, Kevin De Bruyne

sportsmole.co.uk, 1 November 2023, 06:45
With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Chelsea 'keeping tabs on Giorgi Mamardashvili, Unai Simon'

Chelsea reportedly send scouts to watch Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and Athletic Bilbao shot-stopper Unai Simon. Read more.

Real Madrid's Rodrygo 'set to sign new long-term contract'

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is reportedly on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with the Spanish giants. Read more.

Everton close to agreeing long-term contract with youngster Francis Okoronkwo?

Everton are reportedly in the final stages of agreeing a new contract with 19-year-old attacker Francis Okoronkwo, whose contract is set to expire next summer. Read more.

Manchester United 'enter race for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah'

Manchester United reportedly enter the race to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, who is also wanted by Bundesliga duo Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Read more.

Burnley 'join race for Fluminense attacker Jhon Arias'

Burnley are reportedly in the race to sign Fluminense attacker Jhon Arias in January, with Crystal Palace, West Ham United and Rangers also keeping tabs on the Colombian. Read more.

Fluminense midfielder Andre open to January exit amid Liverpool interest

Fluminense midfielder Andre reveals he is open to leaving the club in January and explains why he turned down the chance to depart in the summer amid reported interest from Liverpool. Read more.

Crysencio Summerville 'happy at Leeds United amid Burnley, Everton interest'

Crysencio Summerville is reportedly happy at Leeds United and is willing to stay past the January transfer window, despite interest from Burnley, Everton and Bournemouth. Read more.

Real Madrid 'offered chance to sign Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips'

Real Madrid are reportedly offered the chance to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the January transfer window. Read more.

Burnley 'activate buy clause in Mike Tresor loan deal'

Burnley are reportedly set to pay Genk €16m (£13.9m) for Mike Tresor after the Clarets activated the winger's buy clause following his fifth Premier League appearance. Read more.

Fulham 'keeping tabs on Gent striker Gift Orban'

Fulham are reportedly showing an interest in signing Genk striker Gift Orban as they look to strengthen their forward line. Read more.

Barcelona, Inter Milan 'to battle for Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski'

Barcelona and Inter Milan are reportedly in line to do battle in the race to sign Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski. Read more.

Liverpool 'interested in Ajax defender Devyne Rensch'

Liverpool are reportedly keen to secure a deal for Ajax defender Devyne Rensch during one of the upcoming transfer windows. Read more.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah 'offered to Borussia Dortmund'

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah is reportedly offered to Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Vinicius Junior signs new four-year contract with Real Madrid

Real Madrid announce that Vinicius Junior has extended his contract with the club until June 2027. Read more.

Saudi Arabian clubs 'learn asking price of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne'

Manchester City could demand a fee in excess of £50m for playmaker Kevin De Bruyne next summer amid interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, according to a report. Read more.

Trent Kone-Doherty signs first professional Liverpool contract

Seventeen-year-old Liverpool and Republic of Ireland winger Trent Kone-Doherty signs his first professional contract with the Reds. Read more.

Real Madrid 'set limit over fee for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga'

Real Madrid reportedly have no intention of paying over £17.5m to turn the loan spell of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga into a permanent deal. Read more.

Aston Villa 'to open Douglas Luiz contract talks amid Arsenal links'

Aston Villa are reportedly keen to hold contract talks with midfielder Douglas Luiz amid speculation regarding interest from Arsenal. Read more.

Arsenal's Mikel Arteta 'adds Aurelien Tchouameni, Martin Zubimendi to midfield shortlist'

Mikel Arteta reportedly adds Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal's shortlist of midfield targets. Read more.

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