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Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Dusan Vlahovic, Romelu Lukaku, Ivan Toney

sportsmole.co.uk, 31 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.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Arsenal 'draw up high-profile three-man shortlist of Ivan Toney replacements'

Arsenal are reportedly keen on Victor Osimhen, Lautaro Martinez and Victor Boniface as alternatives to Brentford's Ivan Toney ahead of the January window. Read more.

Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur 'closing in on Conor Gallagher agreement'

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in advanced talks with Chelsea over the signing of midfielder Conor Gallagher in January, with the clubs close to a £37.4m agreement. Read more.

Arsenal 'to prioritise Brentford's Ivan Toney over defensive signing in January'

Arsenal are reportedly pushing on with a move for Brentford's Ivan Toney in the New Year, with Mikel Arteta highlighting the recruitment of a striker as the top priority. Read more.

Los Angeles FC sign Hugo Lloris from Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur confirm that goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has left the club to complete a permanent move to Los Angeles FC. Read more.

Manchester United 'trigger one-year contract extension for Victor Lindelof'

Manchester United have reportedly opted to trigger the one-year option in Victor Lindelof's contract, which will see the Swedish defender remain at the club until 2025. Read more.

Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso 'to block Liverpool from signing Piero Hincapie'

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly set to block centre-back Piero Hincapie from joining Liverpool in the upcoming January transfer window. Read more.

Benfica 'open Joao Neves contract talks despite interest from Manchester United'

Benfica are reportedly in discussions with highly-rated midfielder Joao Neves over a new deal with the club despite ongoing interest from Manchester United. Read more.

Chelsea 'eye Dusan Vlahovic, Romelu Lukaku swap deal'

Chelsea are reportedly willing to include Romelu Lukaku in an swap deal to bring Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer season. Read more.

Barcelona 'willing to offer Mason Greenwood Lionel Messi's number 10 shirt'

Barcelona are willing to offer Manchester United's Mason Greenwood the club's famous number 10 shirt as part of a £40m move to Camp Nou, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid suffer blow in Antonio Silva pursuit

Benfica manager Roger Schmidt insists that Antonio Silva will not be allowed to leave the club during the January transfer window. Read more.

Anthony Martial still absent for Manchester United amid exit reports

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial will again be missing for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest amid the speculation surrounding his future. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'ready to step up interest in Radu Dragusin'

Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly ready to step up their interest in Genoa defender Radu Dragusin during the January transfer window. Read more.

Juventus to offer Arsenal Moise Kean in Charlie Patino proposal?

Juventus are reportedly interested in putting together a bid where they would include Moise Kean in a proposal to sign Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino. Read more.

Arsenal 'targeting three new signings in January'

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in making as many as three new signings during the January transfer window. Read more.

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