Ben Jacobs has dismissed speculation surrounding Liverpool enquiring for Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries following the recent injury to Jeremie Frimpong. Despite reports from Italy suggesting the Reds had made contact with the Nerazzurri, it appears Anfield officials may not be pursuing a deal for the Dutch wing-back as the January transfer window enters its final hours. The rumors gained traction after Liverpool's defensive depth was pushed to the breaking point,
Inter Milan are in talks with Liverpool over a loan switch for midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, with an option to buy the England midfielder. (Fabrizio Romano), external Arsenal could offer Brazil forwards Gabriel Jesus, 28, and Gabriel Martinelli, 24, as part of the deal to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 25. (Teamtalk), external Arsenal are also close to selling defender Oleksandr Zinchenko to Ajax.
There is plenty of plotting to be done at Old Trafford and they are keen to bring in some young talent. One man on the Manchester United shortlist is Chelsea's 19-year-old Tyrique George, who has become something of a fringe figure at Stamford Bridge in recent times. Other options for the recruitment bods are Milan's Rafael Leao and Everton's Iliman Ndiaye.
The 22-year-old has done quite well since joining the Spanish club at the start of the season for a fee of just 5 million from Real Madrid. He has four goals and four assists across all competitions, and his performance has attracted Tottenham's attention. Victor Munoz is attracting Premier League interest Multiple clubs have been monitoring his progress in recent weeks, but Tottenham are the frontrunners in the race to sign him.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing the Fulham defender Antonee Robinson. The former Everton defender has been identified as a replacement for Andrew Robertson. The Scottish defender could be on his way to Tottenham this month. Liverpool will need to replace him, and the 28-year-old could be ideal. The United States International is reportedly keen on a move to Liverpool, according to TEAMtalk.
The No.9 position has been a hot topic for Milan this season, mainly due to Santiago Gimenez and Christopher Nkunku not living up to expectations. At the very least, the Frenchman has been picking up some steam lately, while the addition of Niclas Füllkrug has helped too. Nevertheless, the Rossoneri have been linked with quite a few strikers as the situation remains uncertain for the future. Jean-Philippe Mateta is one of them, especially since it has been reported that he would like a move to Italy.
"David knows how to play football," "He might not have that determination and ferocity, in his view every match is the same, he has this nice boy aura, but maybe he needs a bit more experience to be more determined. That is where he has to improve. Apart from the goal, the match is a box you need to fill with other things too, otherwise the opponents force you to scramble in defence."
After having endured a difficult last season at FC Barcelona, Ansu Fati left the club in the summer to join AS Monaco on a year-long loan. Having had a slow start, the La Masia forward burst into form and scored some important goals for the Ligue 1 outfit. But with the managerial change, his standing within the team went down again, stopping him from building on his promising form.
SportsBoom has revealed that Manchester City and Manchester United are both closely monitoring Mateus Fernandes, the highly rated 21-year-old midfielder currently emerging as one of West Ham United's few bright sparks in a difficult season. The Hammers are locked in a tense relegation battle, and Fernandes' contract reportedly contains a relegation release clause, a detail that has alerted multiple elite clubs.
Marc Casado has endured a difficult season at FC Barcelona this season, having found minutes extremely hard to come by under Hansi Flick. The 22-year-old starlet enjoyed his breakthrough during the last campaign, but has been reduced to a marginal role this time around. After all, the likes of Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, and even Eric Garcia are now ahead of him in the pecking order. With Gavi's return from injury imminent, Casado's prospects will likely get even bleaker.
The Italian international has established himself as one of the best defenders in European football right now, and he could be an outstanding addition for Liverpool. The player is open to a transfer this year, and it will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done. Apart from Bastoni, Liverpool are looking at Nico Schlotterbeck as well. The Borussia Dortmund defender has been linked with an exit in recent months.
Loftus-Cheek has struggled with injuries, and it's also fair to say his versatility has possibly worked against him at times, as he's never really nailed down one position. Still, it seems Newcastle now have an interest in bringing Loftus-Cheek back to the Premier League, according to TEAMtalk, with intermediaries discussing a possible loan move.
Liverpool and Chelsea may be interested to hear that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is reportedly keen to offload Ronald Araujo in a squad overhaul. The Uruguay international has mostly been a key player for Barca in recent years, but it seems he is no longer considered a player trusted by Flick for the long term. As previously reported on the Daily Briefing, Araujo has had admiring glances from clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea,
We are working very hard every day to get Wolves out of this situation. The season ends in May and there is still a long way to go. We ask the fans to keep believing in us because we are very committed to changing the situation the team is in.
According to a report from Bolavip, Manchester United are interested in the player and have been closely following his progress. They will face competition from Real Madrid and Barcelona. The 17-year-old Ecuadorian is a promising young player with a bright future, and it will be interesting to see if Manchester United can win the race for his signature. The report claims that the player is considered the new Moises Caicedo.
CSKA Moscow have made an offer of up to €30 million to Levante for Etta Eyong, according to Cadena SER. The Russian side have been in touch with a bid of €25m plus variables that would bring the total closer to €30m. Eyong is thought to have a release clause in his contract set at €30m. Eyong has caught the eye this season at Levante and been linked with several clubs including Barca.
Yan Diomande has been linked with multiple clubs in recent weeks. The Ivorian attacker has been outstanding for RB Leipzig, and he has attracted the attention of clubs like Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Barcelona. He was quite impressive during the AFCON as well. According to Fichajes, he is likely to cost around 100 million (85m), and the three clubs could compete for his signature. The 19-year-old would be a long-term acquisition for all three clubs, but the asking price could be a major problem.
Rangers have agreed a loan fee with Wolfsburg for Andreas Skov Olsen, with the winger on his way to Glasgow to complete the deal. (Tipsbladet - in Danish), external Rangers are increasingly confident they will land Andreas Skov Olsen on loan and that they can strike a deal to make it permanent by negotiating an option to buy for much less than the 12m Wolfsburg paid Club Brugge a year ago. (Daily Record), external
When it was reported that Milan were making a move towards Nkunku, many were left confused. The striker was not a cheap addition, yet he was the complete opposite of what Massimiliano Allegri had requested for months prior. Another technical player to add to the attack, instead of a physical profile, it was certainly a strange choice to make, especially considering the big fee. So, when he struggled to hit the ground running in Italy, those doubts were only made to look more reasonable.
Silva has spent the past nine seasons with Manchester City, recently having the captaincy bestowed upon him by similarly long-serving boss Pep Guardiola. According to the controversial figure, Cesc Fabregas' impressive Como outfit could be Silva's next club. Like other top players who are no longer very young, he could come to our league, Di Canio said after suggesting Silva's agency Gestifute, headed by super agent Jorge Mendes, have reportedly been exploring the possibility of moving their client to Italy.
Conor Gallagher is beginning to assess his options and according to The Mirror, the England international is interested in what Aston Villa have to offer. The report suggests that Gallagher, despite settling well at Atletico Madrid and maintaining a strong working relationship with manager Diego Simeone, is seriously considering a return to the Premier League this winter. Gallagher has made 27 appearances for Atletico this season, proving his versatility and work rate in a system known for its tactical discipline.