Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Victor Osimhen, Alejandro Balde, Joao Cancelo

sportsmole.co.uk, 30 December 2023, 06:45
The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Tim Ream agrees contract extension with Fulham

USA international Tim Ream signs a new contract with Fulham to extend his stay in West London until the end of the 2024-25 season. Read more.

Monaco winger Gelson Martins 'set to join Nottingham Forest in January'

Monaco winger Gelson Martins is reportedly close to joining Nottingham Forest, after entering advanced talks with the Premier League club. Read more.

Barcelona propose Alejandro Balde, Joao Cancelo swap with Manchester City?

Barcelona are reportedly considering whether to offer Alejandro Balde as part of deal to sign Manchester City loanee Joao Cancelo on a permanent transfer. Read more.

Real Madrid 'set deadline for Kylian Mbappe decision'

Real Madrid reportedly give Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe a deadline to decide whether he wants to join the Spanish club next summer. Read more.

Arsenal 'turn down Crystal Palace approach for Eddie Nketiah'

Arsenal turn down an initial Crystal Palace approach for English forward Eddie Nketiah, according to a report. Read more.

Brentford's Thomas Frank keen to keep Ivan Toney despite Arsenal interest

Brentford boss Thomas Frank insists he is keen to keep hold of Ivan Toney, amid interest linking him with a move to Arsenal. Read more.

Premier League clubs on alert for Roberto Firmino?

Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring Roberto Firmino's situation at Al-Ahli ahead of the opening of the January transfer window. Read more.

AC Milan to rival Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur for Serhou Guirassy?

AC Milan could battle Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur for Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy in January, according to a report. Read more.

Vitor Roque calls Barcelona move a "dream come true"

Vitor Roque brands his move to Barcelona a "dream come true" after his arrival at Camp Nou from Athletico Paranaense is confirmed. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund's Ramy Bensebaini expresses interest in joining Manchester United

Borussia Dortmund left-back Ramy Bensebaini admits that he would be interested in joining Manchester United. Read more.

Barcelona 'weighing up move for Arsenal-linked Douglas Luiz'

Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who has also attracted interest from Arsenal. Read more.

Victor Osimhen hints at desire to complete Chelsea move

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen seemingly drops a hint over a potential big-money transfer to Chelsea. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Sasa Kalajdzic 'interested in Eintracht Frankfurt move'

Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Sasa Kalajdzic is reportedly interested in signing a six-month loan deal with Eintracht Frankfurt. Read more.

Barcelona 'at the head of the queue for Mason Greenwood'

Barcelona lead the race to sign Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood during next summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Bayern Munich 'in pole position to secure Raphael Varane signature'

Bayern Munich allegedly lead the race for Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane, with the German outfit keen to sign him in January. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund 'preparing big bid for Manchester United's Dan Gore'

Borussia Dortmund prepare to submit a 'big bid' for Borussia Dortmund's Dan Gore, according to a report. Read more.

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