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Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Arnau Martinez, Dani Carvajal, Neymar

sportsmole.co.uk, 22 October 2023, 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.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Tottenham 'want Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg replacement before sanctioning sale'

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly refuse to let Juventus-linked Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leave in January without signing a replacement. Read more.

Sporting Lisbon 'demanding €100m for Premier League-linked Viktor Gyokeres'

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim reveals the club will only sell Viktor Gyokeres if his €100m (£87m) release clause is met. Read more.

Manchester City 'join Giorgio Scalvini race'

Manchester City are one of four clubs reportedly in the race for young Atalanta BC defender Giorgio Scalvini. Read more.

Deco confirms Barcelona held talks over Neymar return

Barcelona sporting director Deco confirms that talks were held with the entourage of Neymar over a summer return to Camp Nou before his switch to Al-Hilal. Read more.

Tottenham, West Ham United 'considering moves for Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah'

London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are reportedly among the clubs keeping an eye on Trevoh Chalobah's situation at Chelsea. Read more.

Juventus join race for Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips?

Juventus reportedly join the likes of Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips during the January transfer window. Read more.

Nico Williams 'agrees two-year contract extension with Athletic Bilbao'

Nico Williams comes to an agreement with Athletic Bilbao over a new two-year contract until June 2026, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'preparing £44m bid for Valencia's Javi Guerra'

Manchester United line up a £44m offer for Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra, according to a report. Read more.

Erik ten Hag 'expects to still have final say on transfers at Manchester United'

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag allegedly expects to still have the final say on transfers even if Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes over the football operations at Old Trafford. Read more.

Crystal Palace, Brighton & Hove Albion join Burnley in race for Jack Clarke?

Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly in the race for Sunderland's Jack Clarke as well as Burnley, Bournemouth, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford. Read more.

Ben White confirms desire to extend Arsenal contract

Arsenal defender Ben White confirms that he wants to sign a new contract with the Gunners, who are said to be making progress in talks with his entourage. Read more.

Rob Edwards confirms Luton Town interest in LDU Quito youngster Oscar Zambrano

Luton Town head coach Rob Edwards confirms that the Hatters are monitoring the progress of LDU Quito's Oscar Zambrano but denies that the club have submitted an offer. Read more.

Barcelona, Real Madrid 'both keen to sign Arnau Martinez'

Barcelona and Real Madrid are among a number of major European clubs keen on Girona defender Arnau Martinez, according to a report. Read more.

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