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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Alphonso Davies, Luke Shaw, Frenkie de Jong

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 October 2024, 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.

Friday morning's headlines:

Barcelona transfer news: Club 'keeping tabs' on four high-profile free agents

Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on four players who will be out of contract at the end of the season, as they seek to remain sensible with their finances. Read more.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta reveals €250m Lamine Yamal offer was turned down this summer

Barcelona presient Joan Laporta reveals that the club rejected a world-record offer from Paris Saint-Germain for Lamine Yamal over the summer. Read more.

Liverpool, Man City to battle Spanish duo for 27-year-old midfielder?

Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly keen on Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, with Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid also interested in the 27-year-old. Read more.

Real Madrid face Trent Alexander-Arnold competition from two European giants?

Barcelona and Bayern Munich are reportedly chasing the signature of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, with Real Madrid also wanting the 26-year-old. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: £21m defender 'added' to shortlist amid Virgil van Dijk uncertainty

Liverpool reportedly add a Serie A defender to their shortlist of transfer targets amidst uncertainty over the future of captain Virgil van Dijk. Read more.

Ipswich Town transfer news: Tractors Boys interested in 21-time international?

Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell in January, with the left-back desperate to secure first-team football. Read more.

Ex-Man United midfielder Paul Pogba explains why he did not join Man City in 2022

Paul Pogba admits that he was open to joining Manchester City in 2022, but the Juventus midfielder has revealed the reasons why the transfer failed to materialise. Read more.

Leeds United transfer news: Former Arsenal midfielder on trial at Elland Road

Leeds United reportedly invite a former Arsenal midfielder to undergo a trial as Daniel Farke attempts to bolster his ranks in that area of the pitch. Read more.

Barcelona chief Deco 'working to sign' £41.6m-rated star who is also wanted by Real Madrid, Man United

Barcelona are reportedly firmly in the running to sign Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies on a free transfer next year. Read more.

Real Madrid transfer news: What is Los Blancos' stance on Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold?

Real Madrid allegedly remain determined to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold next year. Read more.

Real Madrid 'lining up January move' for Spain international to solve major issue

Real Madrid could allegedly make an attempt to sign Al-Nassr centre-back Aymeric Laporte during the January transfer window. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'are clear favourites' to sign Barcelona star

Manchester United will allegedly be the clear favourites to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong next summer if the Dutchman is allowed to leave. Read more.

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