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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Raphinha, Joshua Zirkzee, Endrick

sportsmole.co.uk, 20 November 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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Mohamed Salah future: Jurgen Klopp 'considered' signing Man United attacker as replacement in 2022

Manchester United winger Antony has emerged as one of the names who was shortlisted to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool in 2022. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Premier League champions 'to compete' with Chelsea, Tottenham for Bournemouth defender

Manchester City reportedly join Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in the race to sign highly-rated centre-back Illya Zabarnyi from Bournemouth. Read more.

Spurs 'join' Arsenal in race to sign La Liga star compared to Xabi Alonso

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly join rivals Arsenal in the race to sign a La Liga midfielder drawing comparisons with Xabi Alonso. Read more.

Newcastle "idol" Bruno Guimaraes addresses Man City transfer rumours, Pep Guardiola admiration

Newcastle United "idol" Bruno Guimaraes responds to speculation linking him with Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. Read more.

Ben Doak Liverpool exit: Transfer away rumoured with Arne Slot unlikely to replace Mohamed Salah with Scotland, Middlesbrough loan star

Ben Doak is likely to leave Liverpool permanently given he could struggle to establish himself in the first XI under Arne Slot ahead of Mohamed Salah and Federico Chiesa. Read more.

James McAtee: Should Man City starlet look to leave amid West Ham, Fulham transfer rumours?

Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany explores the situation surrounding the future of James McAtee, who has been linked with West Ham and Fulham ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Erling Haaland: Why new contract for Man City star would be "important symbolically" for life beyond Pep Guardiola?

Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that it would be "important symbolically for life beyond Pep Guardiola" if Erling Haaland was to sign a contract extension at the Etihad Stadium. Read more.

Real Madrid transfer news: Endrick loan switch to surprise Premier League club a possibility?

A Premier League club is reportedly among the list of potential destinations for Endrick should Real Madrid decide to loan out the teenager in January. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Barcelona 'set Raphinha asking price'

Barcelona reportedly reach a decision over what they deem to be an acceptable asking price for alleged Arsenal target Raphinha. Read more.

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde 'turned down' by Arsenal prior to Spain move

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde reveals that he had wanted to sign for Arsenal during a trial period as a teenager. Read more.

Man United 'lining up' January loan for Ligue 1 striker amid Joshua Zirkzee speculation

Manchester United are reportedly considering a loan move for Paris Saint-Germain and France forward Randal Kolo Muani during the January transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot 'eyeing up' £70m player Jurgen Klopp missed out on

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is reportedly pushing for the £70m capture of Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram, who was wanted by Jurgen Klopp during his time at Anfield. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners handed boost in pursuit of Barcelona-linked Nico Williams?

Arsenal are reportedly ahead of Barcelona in the race for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams, who is pricing the Catalans out of a deal due to his wage demands. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Are Blues planning Caoimhin Kelleher move?

Chelsea reportedly decide on their stance regarding their goalkeeping positions amid suggestions that they could move for Liverpool stopper Caoimhin Kelleher. Read more.

Ipswich Town transfer news: Tractor Boys star attracting interest from Italian giants?

Juventus are reportedly following the progress of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap after his impressive six-goal start to the Premier League campaign. Read more.

Wolves, Southampton join Atletico Madrid in race for £16m Algerian attacker?

Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton are reportedly scouting Hertha Berlin's Ibrahim Maza, who is also attracting interest from Atletico Madrid and Leicester City. Read more.

Aston Villa transfer news: Morgan Rogers pens new long-term contract

Aston Villa announce that they have agreed a new long-term contract with new England international Morgan Rogers. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Joshua Zirkzee, £25m to be proposed to land Chelsea target?

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to offer a proposal involving Joshua Zirkzee plus cash to land a forward alleged to be a target of Chelsea. Read more.

Tottenham transfer news: Spurs, Leicester City chasing £12m League One star?

Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City are reportedly chasing the signature of Aston Villa youngster Louie Barry, who is currently on loan at League One Stockport County. Read more.

West Ham, Southampton battling Celtic for twin wonderkids ahead of January window?

West Ham United and Southampton are reportedly leading Celtic in the race for Airdrieonians midfield twins Cole Williams and Dylan Williams. Read more.

Neymar's agent breaks silence on Brazilian's Al-Hilal future amid Santos returns links

The agent of Al-Hilal attacker Neymar addresses speculation linking his client with a possible return to boyhood club Santos. Read more.

Viktor Gyokeres: Man United 'deploy top Scandinavian talent spotter' to watch Sporting Lisbon star on international duty

Man United reportedly deployed one of their top Scandinavian talent spotters to watch Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres on international duty with Sweden last weekend. Read more.

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