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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Joshua Zirkzee, Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Baturina

sportsmole.co.uk, 15 November 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:

Man United 'willing' to offer forward in surprise swap bid for Viktor Gyokeres

Manchester United are reportedly willing to offer one of their attackers in a potential swap deal for Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres. Read more.

Real Madrid told to 'pay double' their £40m valuation if they want to sign Premier League defender in January

Real Madrid are reportedly told they will have to double their valuation if they want to sign one of Nottingham Forest's most prized assets. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola 'asks' to sign two defenders next year including ex-Liverpool player

Pep Guardiola reportedly asks Manchester City to sign two defenders next year, including one former Liverpool player. Read more.

Aymeric Laporte discusses possible Real Madrid switch as Los Blancos plan January addition

Al-Nassr's Aymeric Laporte says that he is open to making the move to Real Madrid, with the club expected to sign a centre-back in January. Read more.

Barcelona chief Deco reveals club's January transfer plans amid ongoing injury problems

Barcelona sporting director Deco says that his club are not planning to be active during the January transfer window despite their injury problems. Read more.

Real Madrid transfer news: Nacho addresses claims he could return to Bernabeu following injury blow

Experienced centre-back Nacho rules out the possibility of returning to Real Madrid near year amid the recent rumours. Read more.

Xabi Alonso future: Leverkusen boss 'will leave' and could take key man with him next summer

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will reportedly leave the club next summer, and could take wing-back Alex Grimaldo with him. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Out-of-favour defender set to leave on loan in January?

Arsenal are reportedly willing to accept a loan offer with an option-to-buy for defender Jakub Kiwior in the January transfer window. Read more.

Barcelona transfer news: Midfielder leaves door open for January exit

Barcelona midfielder Pablo Torre reveals he could leave the club in the January transfer window, with minutes hard to come by at Montjuic. Read more.

Alexander Isak: Arsenal-linked striker delivers fresh update on Newcastle future

Alexander Isak delivers a fresh update on his future at Newcastle United amid reported interest from a number of clubs including Arsenal. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Anthony Gordon reveals 'he was desperate' for Stamford Bridge move

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon reveals how close he came to joining Chelsea in 2022, a time when new England manager Thomas Tuchel was in charge at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's side 'monitoring' Man City, Liverpool-linked midfielder

Arsenal could reportedly rival Manchester City and Liverpool for the signature of an in-demand midfielder with a €60m (£49.9m) release clause. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'considering' move for in-demand £20.8m attacker

Liverpool are reportedly weighing up whether to make a move for an in-form Eredivisie attacker who is valued at €25m (£20.8m). Read more.

Barcelona decide against 'potentially detrimental move' for Trent Alexander-Arnold because of Lamine Yamal

Barcelona reportedly make a decision over whether they will pursue a move for Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has also been linked with Real Madrid. Read more.

Martin Zubimendi: Man City to give Real Sociedad "a long and hard winter" amid transfer interest

Manchester City are reportedly going to give Real Sociedad "a long and hard winter" in their pursuit of midfielder Martin Zubimendi. Read more.

Barcelona sporting director Deco addresses claims Catalan giants could move for Erling Haaland, Viktor Gyokeres

Barcelona sporting director Deco insists that his club are not currently looking to bring in a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Read more.

Barcelona sporting director Deco expects 'cornerstone' of Catalan outfit to sign new contract at Camp Nou

Barcelona sporting director Deco expects the club to sign Spanish midfielder Pedri to a new long-term contract in the near future. Read more.

Man United midfielder Christian Eriksen delivers update on future ahead of Ruben Amorim meeting

Experienced midfielder Christian Eriksen reveals that he is 'yet to hear anything' from Manchester United over his future, with his contract due to expire next summer. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'considering January swoop' for Barcelona-linked midfielder

Manchester United could reportedly make a move for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Martin Baturina during the January transfer window. Read more.

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