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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Joshua Zirkzee, Igor Jesus, Hugo Larsson

sportsmole.co.uk, 18 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.

Monday morning's headlines:

Manchester United's Viktor Gyokeres transfer boost as Ruben Amorim could link up with Sporting Lisbon striker

Manchester United have received a boost in their reported pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres after Jose Fonte said that Sporting Lisbon may be forced to sell the striker. Read more.

Kyle Walker replacement: Pep Guardiola identifies star as ideal successor to Manchester City defender

Manchester City reportedly view Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong as the ideal successor to Kyle Walker, who has come under scrutiny for his performances in 2024-25. Read more.

Arsenal scouts 'approve' move for 20-year-old wonderkid on Liverpool, Tottenham's radar

Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly braced for January bids for Hugo Larsson, who is on the radar of Arsenal and Liverpool. Read more.

Liverpool star 'continues to reject' contract offers as transfer talks go 'full steam ahead'

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is allegedly 'continuing to reject' renewal offers from the Reds amid long-running interest from Real Madrid. Read more.

Barcelona 'to hold talks' over Wojciech Szczesny contract as Hansi Flick, Deco devise goalkeeper plan

Barcelona reportedly want to tie goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny down to a new contract until 2026, even though he is yet to make his first-team debut for the Blaugrana. Read more.

Man United 'aiming to secure blockbuster deal' for Sporting Lisbon star during January transfer window

Manchester United will allegedly attempt to sign teenage star Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon during the January transfer window. Read more.

Fulham 'set to rival' Arsenal, Chelsea in race to sign Brazilian striker

Fulham reportedly join Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign Brazil international Igor Jesus from Botafogo in 2025. Read more.

Aston Villa transfer news: Unai Emery keen to bring Spanish defender back to Premier League?

Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is allegedly interested in bringing another Spaniard to the West Midlands in January. Read more.

Man City transfer news: James McAtee 'attracting interest' from Premier League side

A Premier League side are reportedly preparing to offer James McAtee an opportunity to leave Manchester City in January. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Benoit Badiashile wanted by Italian giants?

Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile is reportedly being viewed as a potential transfer target by a Serie A giant ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala provides major update on future amid Man City, Man United transfer talk

Bayern Munich attacker Jamal Musiala suggests that a decision regarding his future is imminent, as his German club battle to sign him to a new contract. Read more.

Man United staff 'hugely concerned' about new signing's 'inability to settle' in Manchester

Manchester United staff are reportedly hugely concerned by Joshua Zirkzee's struggles at Old Trafford during the 2024-25 campaign. Read more.

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