Arjun Menon
Chelsea’s Big-Money Bid for French Defender
Chelsea are ready to splash out 50m euros (£43.3m) for Jeremy Jacquet, the 20-year-old French defender currently at Rennes. However, the Ligue 1 side are holding firm, demanding over 60m euros (£52m) for their prized asset. (RMC Sport)
Ferguson to Napoli?
Napoli could make a move for Evan Ferguson, the 21-year-old Republic of Ireland striker on loan at Roma from Brighton. The Serie A club are monitoring the situation, especially if Noa Lang departs this month. (Corriere dello Sport)
Frank’s Future at Tottenham Under Scrutiny
After Saturday’s defeat to West Ham, Tottenham‘s hierarchy are set to meet on Sunday to discuss the future of manager Thomas Frank. (Independent)
Bournemouth Close in on Mandas Loan
Bournemouth are in advanced talks with Lazio over a loan deal for Christos Mandas, the 24-year-old Greece goalkeeper. (Sky Sports)
De Vrij on Newcastle’s Radar
Newcastle have expressed interest in Stefan de Vrij, the 33-year-old Netherlands and Inter Milan defender. (Football Insider)
Aston Villa and Galatasaray Battle for Onyedika
Aston Villa have opened discussions with Club Brugge about signing Raphael Onyedika, but Galatasaray remain the frontrunners for the 24-year-old Nigeria midfielder. (Sacha Tavolieri)
Arsenal Target Young Defensive Talent
Arsenal are eyeing moves for two promising defenders: Nathaniel Brown, the 22-year-old Germany and Eintracht Frankfurt left-back, and Ousmane Diomande, the 22-year-old Ivory Coast centre-half from Sporting. (Caught Offside)
Liverpool Shift Focus to Bastoni After Guehi Miss
With Marc Guehi set to join Manchester City from Crystal Palace, Liverpool have turned their attention to Alessandro Bastoni, the 26-year-old Inter Milan and Italy defender. (Teamtalk)
Juventus Step Up Mateta Pursuit
Juventus have intensified their interest in Jean-Philippe Mateta, the 28-year-old Crystal Palace and France striker, holding talks with his representatives on Friday. (Mail)
Premier League Triumvirate Eye Kalulu
Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Manchester United are all monitoring Pierre Kalulu, the 25-year-old Juventus and France defender. However, a move is unlikely until the end of the season. (Calciomercato)
Manchester United’s Neves Ambition
Manchester United are keen to bring in Ruben Neves, the 28-year-old Portugal midfielder, during the winter window. But Al-Hilal will demand a fee around £20m. (Football Insider)
Liverpool Set Sights on Camavinga
Liverpool have identified Eduardo Camavinga, the 23-year-old Real Madrid and France midfielder, as a key target. (Fichajes)
Ter Stegen’s Next Destination
West Ham held talks with Barcelona over signing Marc-Andre ter Stegen, but the 33-year-old Germany goalkeeper is now set to join Girona. (Teamtalk)
Schade Attracts Premier League Interest
Tottenham are competing with Aston Villa and Newcastle for Kevin Schade, the 24-year-old Brentford and Germany striker. (Caught Offside)
Chelsea Recall Fofana for Potential Sale
Chelsea are set to recall David Datro Fofana from his loan at Fatih Karagumruk as they look to sell the 23-year-old Ivory Coast striker this month. (Football Insider)
Sancho’s Potential Dortmund Return
Jadon Sancho, currently on loan at Aston Villa, could return to Borussia Dortmund for a third spell. The German club are interested in signing the 25-year-old England winger on a free when his Manchester United contract expires. (Fichajes)
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