The transfer window may be closed in Europe's top five leagues, but the rumours are still swirling! Transfer Talk brings you the latest news, updates, comings and goings and of course, deals done!
TOP STORY: Manchester United and West Ham linked with Goretzka move
Two Premier League clubs are closely monitoring the situation of the Bayern Munich midfielder Leon GoretzkaThe Sun reports.
Manchester United and West Ham United are said to be interested in the 29-year-old, but it is thought that there could be more interest in January. Goretzka has failed to secure a regular place in manager Vincent Kompany's team over the summer, and the latest reports indicate that the club remain determined to move him on at the next opportunity.
Bayern are open to an initial loan deal that would include a permanent clause, although there are concerns his £273,000-a-week wages could prove an obstacle for some clubs.
Goretzka, who arrived at the Allianz Arena on a free transfer in 2018, made 30 league appearances last season but the acquisition of Juan Palhinha The fact that Fulham have seen him fall down the pecking order amid tough competition for places also Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic.
The Germany international scored in Bayern's 9-2 UEFA Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday after coming on as an 81st-minute substitute.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Real Madrid contact Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-ArnoldTeam Talk reports. The whites The club are reportedly planning to sign the 25-year-old next year, having identified him as a player who could make an impact at the Santiago Bernabeu for “a number of years”. Alexander-Arnold entered the final year of his contract at Anfield in the summer.
– Talks are underway between Barcelona and the forward's representatives Yamal sheet for a new contract, reports MARCA. Blaugrana The club are believed to be willing to extend the 17-year-old's contract, which would secure his future at the club until 2030, making him a key part of their future project. Yamal completed the final two years of his contract this summer, and his current deal includes a buyout clause worth around $1 billion.
– Manchester City are in pole position in the race for Bayern Munich's attacking midfielder Jamal MusialaAccording to Football Insider, several clubs including Liverpool, Real Madrid and Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing the 21-year-old, but it seems the Citizens are front-row. The reigning Premier League champions are said to be willing to make a significant offer to sign him.
– Chelsea left back Ben Chilwell According to Ekrem Konur, the 27-year-old is set to leave the club in January. Two Premier League clubs are said to be considering a loan move for the player, who is keen to stay in England and get game time. He has yet to feature this season and is one of the players manager Enzo Maresca is willing to let go.
– Corinthians are looking into the transfer market to strengthen their defence, Jorge Nicola reports. Coach Ramon Diaz is said to be interested in reinforcing that area after the club continued their recent poor form with a 2-1 defeat to Botafogo on Sunday. Corinthians have conceded 33 goals in 26 league games this season.
