Arsenal have compiled an eight-player shortlist, including Real Madrid's Arda Güler, amid plans to make a big signing in January, while Paris Saint-Germain could compete with Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United for Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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TOP STORIES
- Liverpool rebuff Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold approach - sources
- Man United's Ruben Amorim rules out January transfers amid form slump
- Barcelona not in position to register Dani Olmo, LaLiga says
TRENDING RUMORS
- Arsenal are looking at eight players amid plans to make a statement signing, according to the Daily Mail. The Gunners are reportedly exploring the market for a No. 9 striker, and they are considering RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, 21, and 25-year-old Wolves star Matheus Cunha as potential options. Manager Mikel Arteta is also keen to reinforce his squad after the injury sustained by Bukayo Saka, and he could also look to land a wide forward, with Bayern Munich's Leroy Sané (28), Real Madrid's Arda Güler (19), and Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, 21, all on the club's radar.
- Multiple clubs are tracking Sporting CP winger Geovany Quenda, says Rudy Galetti. Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United are all reported to be keen on the 17-year-old, and could make a move to sign him in January. Quenda claimed a record held by Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday, when becoming the youngest player to feature in the Lisbon derby during the 1-0 victory over Benfica.
- Manchester United are looking to move on midfielder Christian Eriksen and centre-back Victor Lindelöf before their contracts expire in the summer, reports Calciomercato. Eriksen, 32, and Lindelof, 30, both entered the final six months of their deals on Wednesday. With neither believed to be part of manager Ruben Amorim's future plans, the Red Devils are expected to explore opportunities to part ways with them this month to avoid losing both on a free transfer.
- Argentina international forward Paulo Dybala wants to stay at Roma, reports Nicolo Schira. The 31-year-old is said to have turned down "rich" offers in recent months, and his representatives are set to discuss plans for the future with the Giallorossi in the next few days, with Dybala getting close to the conditions in his deal that activate an automatic one-year extension. He scored his fifth goal of the Serie A campaign on Sunday during the 1-1 draw with AC Milan at the San Siro.
- Clubs in the Saudi Pro League are continuing to monitor the situation of Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, reports Ben Jacobs. Al Qadsiah are reportedly one of the latest teams interested in the 32-year-old, who is being linked with an exit away from Old Trafford this month. Cristiano Ronaldo's side Al Nassr are also believed to be keen on securing his signature.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN's Alex Kirkland takes a look at Arda Güler's situation at Real Madrid, and how a move to Arsenal might fit.
Arda Güler's Real Madrid career still hasn't taken off. Nobody doubts the 19-year-old's quality -- and he's a big fan favourite at the Bernabéu -- but his minutes are limited under coach Carlo Ancelotti, and after his profile rocketed following a starring role at Euro 2024, it's entirely predictable that he's being linked with a move away.
Ancelotti has talked up his talent, calling him "the present and future of Real Madrid" and asking for patience, but the stats suggest that in the biggest games, like El Clásico, he isn't willing to call on Güler. In fact, one of the criticisms of Ancelotti from fans and the Madrid media this season has been over his reluctance to use Güler and fellow teenager Endrick.
In terms of a switch to Arsenal, the Martin Ødegaard comparison is an attractive one, and the parallels are obvious: both are gifted, left-footed playmakers, young players who were snapped up by Madrid amid interest from big clubs all over Europe. Güler would also slot perfectly into the 'Ødegaard role' at Arsenal, on the right-hand side of a midfield three.
Ødegaard wasn't willing to wait for his chance at Madrid, given the competition for places in midfield, and pushed to leave, first to Real Sociedad and then Arsenal. Güler hasn't done the same yet. He and the club have both been insistent that a loan move isn't on the cards. But if he continues to struggle to get into the team, and his development is under threat, that patience won't last.
OTHER RUMORS
- Liverpool's women's team have a longstanding interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Sam Kerr and want to do a loan deal this January. (BBC)
- Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City are all keen on Barcelona forward Dani Olmo if he becomes available on a free transfer in January. (Mundo Deportivo)
- Man United manager Ruben Amorim wants a new goalkeeper to compete with Andre Onana. (MEN)
- Liverpool and Manchester United will battle for the signing of 21-year-old Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez. (Caught Offside)
- Liverpool have "concrete" interest in signing Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer. (Football Insider)
- Bayern Munich are tracking Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as a long-term replacement for Manuel Neuer. (Bild)
- Manchester City are looking at Nottingham Forest full-back Ola Aina, who used to play for Chelsea. (Football Insider)
- Liverpool could target Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram and Newcastle striker Alexander Isak if they let Darwin Nunez leave. (TEAMtalk)
- Chelsea star Joao Felix will not leave the club in January, despite not playing much of a role this season. (GMS)
- Galatasaray have already approached PSG to discuss loan deal for out-of-favour defender Milan Skriniar. (Fabrizio Romano)
- AC Milan have registered their interest in signing Sporting CP forward Francisco Trincao. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
- Wolves could miss out on signing Lens defender Kevin Danso if they do not move quickly. (GMS)
- Two Serie A clubs are interested in Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee. (Daily Mail)
- Liverpool are open to moving on winger Federico Chiesa in January. (Calciomercato)
- Newcastle United are looking to offload right-back Kieran Trippier in January. (The Sun)
- Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to part ways with on-loan forward Timo Werner at the end of the season. (Bild)
- Talks have reached an advanced stage between Como and Real Betis regarding a €11m deal for winger Assane Diao. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Valencia are continuing their search to sign a right-back, but they are beginning to get "impatient" with their number one option in Sporting CP's Iván Fresneda, and could look elsewhere if progress isn't made soon. (MARCA)
- Sheffield United are interested in reuniting with Southampton forward Ben Brereton Diaz. (Sky Sports)
- Fiorentina have seen their opening offer for Botafogo winger Luis Henrique rejected, with the Brasileirao club looking for a proposal worth €30m. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Crystal Palace are open to parting ways with defender Tyrick Mitchell this month. (Football Insider)
- FC Dallas striker Petar Musa is attracting interest from Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Leicester City. (Rudy Galetti)