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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Reece James, Estevao Willian, Kylian Mbappe

sportsmole.co.uk, 21 September 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.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners demand 'astronomical' bid for £18.6m defender

Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is reportedly considering a move away from North London in January amid interest from Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus. Read more.

Man United 'failed' with Xavi Simons approach but handed £68m transfer hope

Manchester United reportedly failed with an approach to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Xavi Simons over the summer before his loan return to RB Leipzig. Read more.

Real Madrid 'lead race' to sign Bundesliga superstar in £126m deal

Real Madrid are reportedly at the head of the queue for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz, who could cost £126m. Read more.

Real Madrid transfer news: Real to turn to Liverpool target as Rodri alternative?

Real Madrid are reportedly considering turning their attentions towards a move for Martin Zubimendi, should they fail in their pursuit of Manchester City's Rodri. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Reds to suffer setback in pursuit of summer target?

Newcastle United are set to make Anthony Gordon the club's highest-paid player in order to fend off interest from fellow Premier League side Liverpool. Read more.

French international 'priced himself out' of Manchester United, Liverpool move

New Marseille midfielder Adrien Rabiot is believed to have missed out on a move to Manchester United or Liverpool due to his pricey wage demands over the summer. Read more.

Man United among Premier League clubs 'chasing' Ligue 1 star

Manchester United are reportedly among several Premier League clubs chasing the signature of Lille midfielder Angel Gomes. Read more.

Chelsea make Estevao Willian 'loan decision' ahead of 2025 arrival

Chelsea reportedly make a decision on whether to loan out Brazilian youngster Estevao Willian when he arrives from Palmeiras next summer. Read more.

Tottenham's Ivan Toney interest confirmed as Postecoglou provides injury update

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou confirms that his side considered a move for Ivan Toney before making Dominic Solanke their club-record signing this summer. Read more.

Liverpool 'keeping tabs' on potential Andrew Robertson replacement

Liverpool reportedly identify a Premier League left-back as a potential long-term successor to their current first-choice option Andrew Robertson. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Five Reece James replacements 'identified' ahead of 2025

Chelsea are allegedly open to acquiring a replacement for Reece James during one of the upcoming transfer windows. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Premier League star on Erik ten Hag radar?

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is reportedly interested in signing a player that has already starred against the Red Devils this season. Read more.

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