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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Alvaro Fernandez, Matthijs de Ligt, Leroy Sane

sportsmole.co.uk, 11 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:

Should Liverpool prioritise Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold or Virgil van Dijk contract talks?

With the contract situations of Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk all still up in the air, Sports Mole looks at which one Liverpool should prioritise. Read more.

Arsenal, Chelsea 'preparing to battle' for Bayern Munich attacker in 2025

Arsenal and Chelsea are allegedly both interested in signing Bayern Munich attacker Leroy Sane on a free transfer in 2025. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'have advantage' over Real Madrid, Barcelona in race for 21-year-old

Manchester United are allegedly interested in re-signing Alvaro Fernandez from Benfica and could use their buy-back clause to secure a deal. Read more.

Tottenham to move for 26-year-old winger amid Son Heung-min contract uncertainty?

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing up a move for Espanyol winger Javi Puado amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Son Heung-min in North London. Read more.

Liverpool to 'finalise' Virgil van Dijk deal after 'agreeing' Ibrahima Konate contract

Liverpool are reportedly preparing to finalise a new contract for captain Virgil van Dijk once they wrap up fresh terms for fellow defender Ibrahima Konate. Read more.

Liverpool given January midfield transfer demand after Alexis Mac Allister injury concern

Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that Liverpool should consider a move for a new midfielder in January after Alexis Mac Allister's recent injury scare. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Yan Couto 'formally leaves' as Borussia Dortmund trigger €30m clause

Manchester City reportedly receive €30m (£25m) from the sale of defender Yan Couto as Borussia Dortmund's obligation-to-buy clause has been triggered. Read more.

Liverpool to be handed "huge boost" with new deal for "one of the best defenders in Premier League"

Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that Ibrahima Konate is "one of the best defenders in the Premier League" as he closes in on a new Reds contract. Read more.

Diogo Costa: Premier League club value Porto goalkeeper £25m below asking price?

Premier League champions Manchester City reportedly value goalkeeper Diogo Costa around £25m below Porto's asking price. Read more.

Antoine Semenyo: Three Premier League clubs 'scouting' Bournemouth star

Three Premier League clubs step up their interest in Bournemouth's in-form attacker Antoine Semenyo, according to a report. Read more.

Leicester City transfer news: Foxes defender wanted by Juventus?

Juventus are reportedly scouting Leicester City and Belgium defender Wout Faes ahead of a potential move for the centre-back during the January transfer window. Read more.

Real Madrid 'meddle' with Bayern Munich, Barcelona's pursuit of in-demand German

Real Madrid are reportedly set to rival clubs including Bayern Munich and Barcelona for the signature of a 28-year-old Germany international who is out of contract in June 2025. Read more.

Tottenham join two Premier League rivals in £10m defender pursuit?

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are reportedly keeping a close eye on the progress of Leicester City defender Caleb Okoli ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Southampton transfer news: Saints 'contact Turkish club' over January striker deal

Southampton are reportedly looking to offload Paul Onuachu during the January window, contacting Turkish club Trabzonspor about their interest in signing the striker. Read more.

Real Madrid transfer news: Tottenham Hotspur's Pedro Porro reacts to Bernabeu links

Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro reacts to suggestions that Real Madrid want to sign him. Read more.

Man United make Chelsea defender their 'top target' for January transfer window

Manchester United will allegedly move for Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell during the January transfer window. Read more.

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