Man City eyes Ola Aina as Kyle Walker’s successor plus other transfer stories

Trent Alexander-Arnold Set to Join Real Madrid, Liverpool Eye Replacements

Liverpool’s right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly on the verge of signing with Real Madrid, with the England international set to leave the Premier League side when his current contract expires this summer. Despite offers for an extension, Alexander-Arnold has continued to ignore new terms, sparking speculation about his imminent move to Spain. According to sources from AS, the 26-year-old defender is keen on joining the La Liga giants.

Liverpool to Move for Frimpong and Davies as Alexander-Arnold’s Replacement

Should Alexander-Arnold finalize his move to Madrid, Liverpool are prepared to make moves for Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong and Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, both 24. Teamtalk reports that Liverpool has identified the two full-backs as potential replacements for their star defender, signaling the club’s readiness to invest in new talent to fill the void.

Manchester City Target Ola Aina as Walker’s Successor

Manchester City is eyeing a potential move for Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina as a replacement for Kyle Walker, who is now 34 years old. The Sun reports that the Premier League champions are interested in the Nigerian international, 28, who could add depth to their defense and provide a long-term solution for the right-back position.

Arsenal Eye Joan Garcia, But Espanyol Hold Out for £25m Release Clause

Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing 23-year-old goalkeeper Joan Garcia from La Liga side Espanyol. However, as per Mirror’s report, the Spanish club is adamant about receiving the £25 million release clause for the young goalkeeper, making a potential deal complicated. Arsenal’s interest in Garcia is seen as part of their long-term plans to strengthen their squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo Not Ruling Out Move to Manchester City

Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, who currently plays for Al-Nassr, has refused to rule out a potential move to Manchester City, despite his past with rival Manchester United. Talksport reports that Ronaldo’s openness to the move has stirred speculation about a shock return to the Premier League, though his future in Saudi Arabia remains unclear.

Newcastle United Pursue Abdukodir Khusanov, Face Competition

Newcastle United is reportedly keen on securing 20-year-old Uzbekistan international Abdukodir Khusanov, currently playing for Lens. However, Chronicle reports that the Premier League side faces strong competition from Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, and Wolves, all of whom are also targeting the talented center-back.

Tyrick Mitchell Uncertain Over Crystal Palace Future, Atletico Madrid Interested

Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, 25, is reportedly unsure about his long-term future with the club. According to Caught Offside, La Liga side Atletico Madrid has shown interest in the English defender, which could lead to a potential move away from Selhurst Park.

Manchester City Not Pursuing Martin Zubimendi

Manchester City is unlikely to pursue Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, despite previous links to the Real Sociedad player. TBR Football reports that Zubimendi remains unwilling to move to England, making a transfer to the Premier League unlikely.

Brighton to Recall Carl Rushworth Amid Premier League Interest

Brighton is planning to recall goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, 23, from his loan spell at Hull City, as Premier League clubs reportedly show interest in the Englishman. Football Insider reports that Brighton is considering recalling the talented goalkeeper as they seek to strengthen their squad.

Southampton and Ipswich Eye Glen Kamara in January Transfer Window

Southampton and Ipswich are both reportedly interested in signing 29-year-old Glen Kamara from Rennes in January. TBR Football reports that the Finnish midfielder could be a key target for both clubs as they look to bolster their midfields for the second half of the season.

Real Betis in Talks Over Arthur Loan Move from Juventus

Real Betis is in discussions with Juventus over a potential loan move for Brazilian midfielder Arthur, 28. Sport reports that the Spanish side is keen to add the experienced midfielder to their ranks, though the details of the deal are still being negotiated.