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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Marcus Rashford, Florian Wirtz, Dusan Vlahovic

sportsmole.co.uk, 11 December 2024, 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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Man United transfer news: Club 'warming to idea' of cashing in on Real Madrid-linked star

Manchester United are reportedly willing to cash in on key defender Lisandro Martinez, if rumours that Real Madrid will bid for the player summer are true. Read more.

Gabriel Jesus future: Misfiring Arsenal striker "a real problem" for Mikel Arteta after Fulham horror moment

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is becoming "a real problem" for the Gunners amid his 11-month Premier League goal drought, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole Read more.

Brighton sign Diego Gomez: When could Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate make Seagulls debut?

Brighton & Hove Albion announce the signing of Paraguay international Diego Gomez from MLS club Inter Miami, with the 21-year-old to join the Seagulls in January. Read more.

Man United, Newcastle 'cleared' to pursue transfer for Bundesliga star as asking price emerges

Manchester United and Newcastle United are reportedly 'likely to try' to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha. Read more.

Arsenal, Liverpool receive transfer boost in pursuit of Barcelona-linked Nico Williams?

Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly receive a boost in their efforts to sign Barcelona-linked Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao. Read more.

Mikel Arteta drops Kieran Tierney Arsenal hint for Monaco clash and makes Gabriel Jesus transfer claim

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta discusses Kieran Tierney's situation and emphatically responds to Gabriel Jesus transfer rumours before Wednesday's game against Monaco. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Offer to be made for Scottish teenager?

Liverpool are reportedly contemplating whether to make an £8m offer for one of Scottish football's top prospects. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres fuels speculation with Cristiano Ronaldo admission

Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres adds fuel to speculation linking him with Manchester United by revealing that he would like to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo's achievements. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Swap deal 'considered' in bid to sign £83m Bundesliga winner

Manchester City could reportedly consider including some players as makeweights in a bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz. Read more.

'Kyle Walker's days at Man City are numbered': Pep Guardiola told to "invest very soon" in new right-back

Man City expert Steven McInerney questions whether the Citizens should have parted ways with out-of-form captain Kyle Walker a year ago, with the 34-year-old enduring a notable decline this season. Read more.

Dusan Vlahovic: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United receive transfer boost as Juventus 'deliver ultimatum' before January window

Premier League trio Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. Read more.

Theo Hernandez: Real Madrid, Man United 'discover' asking price of AC Milan left-back

Real Madrid and Manchester United are among a number of clubs who have discovered the asking price of AC Milan captain Theo Hernandez, according to a report. Read more.

Marcus Rashford: Man United 'open to top offers' for attacker in January with key reasoning 'revealed'

Manchester United will reportedly consider selling Marcus Rashford in the January transfer window if they receive 'top offers' for the attacker. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'in five-team battle' for £20.7m Dutchman as Arsenal blueprint followed

Liverpool reportedly run the rule over Bologna defender Sam Beukema amid uncertainty surrounding the future of a few centre-backs. Read more.

Liverpool star makes public contract claim after Mohamed Salah 'offer' and transfer admission

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is hopeful that Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold will all sign new contracts at Anfield. Read more.

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