Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol is a target for Barcelona, while City eyes Bayern Munich midfielder Alexander Pavlovic as a possible long-term substitute for Rodri. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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TREND RUMORS
– Barcelona has the greatest interest in Manchester City Josko Gvardiol and Inter Milan Alessandro Bastoni while they are looking to sign a center back, Mundo Deportivo reports. The search for a defensive reinforcement comes with Ronald Araújo taking a break to address mental health issues while Andreas Christensen's contract expires in the summer. He blaugrana They also follow Borussia Dortmund closely Nico SchlotterbeckCrystal Palace Marc Guéhi and Liverpool Ibrahima Konate.
– Manchester City and Chelsea are closely monitoring the development of the Bayern Munich midfielder Alexander Pavlovicaccording to TEAMtalk, it is even believed that the 21-year-old could be “the closest thing to Rodri.” There is no indication that Pavlovic or Bayern want to part ways, but that has not stopped the Premier League pair from showing interest after Manchester United were linked with the German international in the summer.
– Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid are looking for the AZ Alkmaar midfielder. Kees Smithreports Marca. Everyone has had scouts present for the 19-year-old's recent games as he is “one of the jewels of European football” and could be one of the biggest names in the summer transfer window. Smit has made 26 appearances in all competitions this season, registering two goals and five assists.
– Manchester United, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are interested in a summer transfer for the Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfriesaccording to TEAMtalk, with a January transfer canceled due to the 29-year-old's current ankle injury. Premier League clubs have asked to be kept informed about the Nehelrands international's condition and his recovery plan, and the trio's plan is to monitor his return closely before deciding on concrete steps ahead of the summer transfer window.
– Atlético de Madrid is closely monitoring the future of the Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzkareports AS, and the 30-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season. The German international's situation in Bavaria has become complicated as Bayern are unwilling to make a big offer to renew his contract, but there have previously been suggestions that he is also on the radar of Serie A giants Juventus and Napoli.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Mohamed SalahLiverpool's future could depend on whether the club manages to beat Manchester United and Manchester City to the signing of the AFC Bournemouth winger. Antonio Semenyo in January. (Football transfers)
– As Bournemouth prepare for Semenyo's departure, they have become the latest club to consider Tottenham Hotspur. Brennan Johnson as an option. (Team discussion)
– Chelsea top the list of clubs interested in the Stade Rennais centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. (Le Parisien)
– Dayot Upamecano and Bayern Munich largely agree on renewing the contract, but the centre-back's representatives want the release clause to be active in the first year of his contract, while Bayern wants that to happen in the second. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain remain interested in the 27-year-old. (Sports photo)
– Kobbie Mainoo He does not see a future for himself at Manchester United with Ruben Amorim and would be willing to leave permanently in January. (daily mail)
– Ruben Loftus-Cheek He could leave AC Milan in January to become a regular starter and help his hopes of going to the World Cup with England. The midfielder has attracted interest from Lazio and Premier League clubs. (Calciomercato)
– Manchester City is willing to leave him Savinho leaving in January despite blocking the winger's move to Tottenham Hotspur during the summer and giving him a new contract in October. (Football Insider)
– Barcelona are interested in signing the 15-year-old Norwich City winger Ajay Tavares and developing it in La Masia. (Sports World)
– AC Milan plans to complete the loan of the West Ham United striker Niclas Füllkrug with the option to make the deal permanent, and their match against Genoa on January 8 is expected to be his debut. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– AC Milan also moves to the left side of Independiente Medellín Juan Arizala and negotiating for the Partizan Belgrade striker Andrej Kostic. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Stuttgart is on the verge of a breakthrough in negotiations for the Racing de Santander striker Jeremy Arevalowhose termination clause of 7 million euros will be activated during the weekend. (Florian Plettenberg)
– Girona and River Plate are eager to sign Claudio Echeverri on loan when he returns from Bayer Leverkusen to Manchester City. (Fabricio Romano)
– Everton keep an eye on Leeds United's right-back Jayden Bogle before the January transfer window. (Football Insider)
– Lyon has asked about the Bahia center back Santiago Ramos Mingo. (Sports Diary)
– Three Serie A clubs have shown interest in a six-month loan for Antonio Vergarawith the midfielder wanting to leave Napoli to have more playing time. (Nicolo Schira)
