Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid regarding the potential transfer of their right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is currently 26 years old.
The Spanish giants had considered making a move in the upcoming January transfer window, but Liverpool are committed to retaining the player for the foreseeable future, according to the Athletic.
Serie A clubs Juventus and Napoli have expressed interest in acquiring Joshua Zirkzee, a 23-year-old forward from Manchester United, who hails from the Netherlands. Both clubs are looking to bolster their attacking options and have identified Zirkzee as a viable target, the Mail reported.
Moreover, Manchester United find themselves in a challenging financial position, as they currently lack the budget to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window. To comply with the rules concerning profitability sustainability and Financial Fair Play, they would need to offload players before they can consider new acquisitions, Manchester Evening News reported.
It is expected that Liverpool’s Egyptian winger, Mohamed Salah, aged 32, along with Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, aged 33, will both agree to extend their contracts with the club by an additional two years. These extensions reflect Liverpool’s desire to maintain their core leadership group, David Ornstein, via Mirror reported.
On the other hand, Liverpool are reportedly open to selling their Uruguayan striker, Darwin Nunez, who is 25 years old. To potentially replace him, the club has identified two prime candidates: Marcus Thuram, a 27-year-old French forward currently with Inter Milan, and Alexander Isak, a 25-year-old Sweden international who plays for Newcastle United, Teamtalk reported.
Furthermore, Liverpool might emerge as contenders alongside Manchester United for the signature of 21-year-old Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez, who is currently plying his trade at Bournemouth. This interest indicates Liverpool’s ongoing quest to strengthen their defensive lineup, according to Caught Offside.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly contemplating making a bid for Japhet Tanganga, a 25-year-old English defender from Millwall, during the January transfer window. This move signifies the Wolves’ attempt to enhance their defensive depth, the Express)
Nottingham Forest have expressed confidence in securing a new contract for 28-year-old Nigerian full-back Ola Aina, who has attracted attention from Manchester City, among others. Forest’s efforts to retain Aina underscore their desire to keep key defensive players amid growing interest, Football Insider reported.
Real Madrid are also targeting Bournemouth’s promising young defender, Dean Huijsen, who is just 19 years old and represents Spain at the under-21 level, according to Fichajes.
The race for Barcelona’s versatile forward Dani Olmo, who is currently 26 and has caught the eye of several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham. Manchester United and Manchester City are also reportedly keen to add him to their squads, Mundo Deportivo reported.
Additionally, there are rumours that if Barcelona fail to secure the registration of Olmo for the latter part of the season, they might seek a loan deal for Chelsea’s 27-year-old French forward, Christopher Nkunku. Such a move would provide Barcelona with immediate attacking options while they navigate registration complications, Caught Offside reported.
Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Dani Olmo has made it clear that he prefers to remain at Barcelona, emphasizing his commitment to the club even amidst uncertainty over his registration status, GiveMeSport reported.