Will injuries and AFCON force Man United to spend in January? (1:32)Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson debate whether Manchester United could sign a forward in January. (1:32)
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder João Gomes has caught the eye of Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window, while United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are looking at Palmeiras forward Vitor Roque after his failure at Barcelona. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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– Liverpool have received a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck, according to Bild. It is reported that the 25-year-old is unhappy with the style of play deployed by manager Niko Kovac, and is refusing to sign a new contract at the club. Schlotterbeck, who will enter the final year of his deal in the summer, is on the Reds’ shortlist as they continue their search for a center back, but they could face competition from Bayern Munich.
– Chelsea and Bayern Munich are positioning themselves to sign AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Both clubs are reportedly keen to sign the 30-year-old as a free agent, and they will both be able to offer him a pre-contract agreement when he enters the final six months of his deal in January. The Rossoneri aren’t confident of convincing Maignan to stay put, with sporting director Igli Tare having already begun the process of finding a replacement.
Robson: Barcelona & Spain need to protect Lamine Yamal
– Multiple clubs are monitoring the situation of Arsenal left back Myles Lewis-Skelly, despite his recent contract extension, as a lack of league minutes this season has created uncertainty around the 19-year-old’s future. (Sky Sports)
– Manchester United are open to keeping midfielder Casemiro at the club following his recent positive form in the Premier League. (TalkSPORT)
– Crystal Palace intend to block offers in January for midfielder Adam Wharton, who is on the radar of Manchester United. (Football Insider)
– Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also in the race for Hertha BSC midfielder Kennet Eichhorn, who is on the radar of multiple top clubs in Europe. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Everton have placed Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus and Al Ahli’s Ivan Toney on their shortlist amid plans to sign a forward. (Sky Sports)
– A contract offer will be proposed by Paris Saint-Germain to center back Dayot Upamecano if he does not renew his current deal with Bayern Munich. (RMC Sport)
– Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who is available on a free transfer in the summer, has been identified by Bayern Munich as a potential replacement for Upamecano. (Sky Sports)
– Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee would prefer a move to Roma over West Ham. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– A battle between Newcastle and Sunderland could take place for the signature of Angers forward Sidiki Cherif. (Football Insider)
– Manchester United are considering a move for Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder João Gomes. The Daily Mail reports that the 24-year-old is being monitored by the Red Devils’ as they continue to add to their growing midfield shortlist, with Gomes one of the latest names linked with a January switch to Old Trafford. It is reported that the club also remain keen on Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher, 25, and are exploring a loan approach that would include a £45 million option to sign him permanently in the summer.
Will injuries and AFCON force Man United to spend in January? (1:32)Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson debate whether Manchester United could sign a forward in January. (1:32)
– Liverpool have added Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha to their shortlist. (Caught Offside)
– Liverpool have proposed a new contract to center back Ibrahima Konate. (L’Equipe)
– Chelsea are lining up a new contract offer for midfielder Moises Caicedo. (Sky Sports)
– Everton, West Ham, and Fulham are keen on Palmeiras striker Allan. (AS)
Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson debate whether Manchester United could sign a forward in January. (1:32)
play1:52Robson: Barcelona & Spain need to protect Lamine YamalStewart Robson and Steve Nicol talk about Lamine Yamal’s absence from the Spanish national team due to injury.
Robson: Barcelona & Spain need to protect Lamine YamalStewart Robson and Steve Nicol talk about Lamine Yamal’s absence from the Spanish national team due to injury.
Stewart Robson and Steve Nicol talk about Lamine Yamal’s absence from the Spanish national team due to injury.