Arsenal to Make Second Bid for Ollie Watkins
Arsenal are preparing a second and improved bid for Aston Villa’s 29-year-old England striker Ollie Watkins. The forward, who grew up as a Gunners fan, remains a top target for Mikel Arteta’s side. (Mail)
Manchester United in Talks With Barcelona Over Rashford Loan Move
Manchester United have initiated discussions with Barcelona over a potential loan deal for England forward Marcus Rashford, 27. However, concerns remain over whether the Spanish club can finalize the move before the transfer window closes on Monday. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Tottenham, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund Battle for Tyler Dibling
German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have entered the race alongside Tottenham to sign Southampton’s 18-year-old English winger Tyler Dibling. (Sun)
Jhon Duran Set for Al Nassr Medical Ahead of £64m Move
Colombia striker Jhon Duran, 21, is scheduled for a medical in London on Thursday as he nears a €77m (£64m) plus add-ons transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr. (Athletic – subscription required)
Arsenal and Chelsea Eye France U-21 Forward Mathys Tel
Arsenal are planning to submit an offer to Bayern Munich for 19-year-old French forward Mathys Tel before the January transfer window shuts. Chelsea and Manchester United are also monitoring his situation. (Football Transfers, Independent)
Tottenham Show Interest in Mathys Tel Loan Move
Tottenham Hotspur are exploring the possibility of signing Mathys Tel on loan before the window closes. (Mail)
Napoli Reject Galatasaray’s £54.5m Bid for Victor Osimhen
Italian club Napoli have turned down a €65m (£54.5m) bid from Galatasaray, who were hoping to make 26-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen’s loan move permanent. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)
Newcastle United Closing in on Kyle Fitzgerald Signing
Newcastle United are set to win the race for 18-year-old Republic of Ireland youth international winger Kyle Fitzgerald from Galway United, beating competition from several Premier League clubs. (Football Insider)
Napoli Maintain Interest in Alejandro Garnacho
Napoli have informed the representatives of 20-year-old Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho that they would be willing to negotiate again if Manchester United lower their asking price. (Fabrizio Romano)
Steven Gerrard Requests Al Ettifaq Exit After 18 Months
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has reportedly requested to leave Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq, just 18 months after taking charge. (Mirror)
Torino Favorites to Sign Chelsea Midfielder Cesare Casadei
Torino are leading the race to sign Chelsea’s 22-year-old Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei, with Lazio now out of contention. (Gianlucadimarzio – in Italian)
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