Real Madrid have reached out to Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot, with the 25-year-old Portugal full-back reportedly priced at £41.5m.
However, Real’s primary target remains Liverpool’s England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26. (Relevo – in Spanish)
Manchester United have initiated talks to sign striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting for the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, Manchester City has also ramped up its interest in the 26-year-old Swedish forward. (Sky Germany)
Mohamed Salah, Egypt’s winger for Liverpool, is open to accepting a one-year contract extension but is growing frustrated with the club’s approach to negotiations. (The Athletic – subscription required)
Despite links with Salah, Paris Saint-Germain has not engaged in talks with the player. (Sky Sports)
West Ham United are reportedly considering Porto manager Sergio Conceicao as a possible replacement for Julen Lopetegui, whose future at the club is under increasing scrutiny. (The Guardian)
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is set to begin discussions regarding a new contract for 22-year-old Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo, whose current deal expires next summer. (The Telegraph – subscription required)
Football Transfer News: Other Key Updates
- Bayern Munich have opened talks with 28-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane over a contract extension. (Sky Germany)
- Leicester City are contemplating terminating the season-long loan of 26-year-old Crystal Palace striker Odsonne Edouard in January. (Football Insider)
- Wayne Rooney is under pressure to retain his role as manager of Plymouth Argyle following a disappointing run of results. The club’s upcoming home fixtures against Oxford United and Swansea City are seen as crucial to his future. (The Telegraph – subscription required)
- Manchester City is among several clubs eyeing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, although the Eagles are determined to keep the 20-year-old England international until at least the summer. (Mail)
- Chelsea is considering allowing Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk, 23, to leave on loan in January. (CaughtOffside)
- Real Madrid plans to offer Spanish defender Raul Asencio, 21, a new contract with improved terms. (Fabrizio Romano)
- Aston Villa is looking to sign a new right-back in the upcoming January transfer window. (Football Insider)
- Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are both interested in signing 20-year-old Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens. (The Telegraph – subscription required)
- West Ham United have decided to offer 32-year-old Czech right-back Vladimir Coufal a new contract, opting not to offload him. (Football Insider)
