Paris Saint-Germain winger Désiré Doué has caught the eye of some top Premier League clubs, while Juventus have made Monaco and USMNT striker Folarin Balogun their top priority for the January transfer window. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.
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Trending rumors
– Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City are monitoring Paris Saint-Germain winger Désiré Doué, alongside Bayern Munich, according to TEAMtalk. However, all the suitors face a setback in their hopes to sign him as PSG are progressing in talks over a contract extension with the 21-year-old France international to secure his future beyond 2029.
– Juventus have made Monaco striker Folarin Balogun their top priority for the January transfer window due to technical and financial factors, reports Tuttosport. The 25-year-old USMNT international is expected to leave Monaco after a €40 million summer move to Everton collapsed, while Atlético Madrid’s Alexander Sørloth and Frosinone loanee Antonio Raimondo remain alternative targets for Juve.
– Chelsea have focused their attention on signing AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott following their failed summer attempt, Florian Plettenberg reports. Liverpool are also looking to reunite Scott with Andoni Iraola, while TEAMtalk suggests the Cherries are targeting AZ Alkmaar‘s Kees Smit and Lazio‘s Kenneth Taylor as potential replacements for the 23-year-old England international.
– Chelsea, AC Milan, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are most keen on landing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yasin Ayari, per TEAMtalk. Ayari, 23, has a deal that expires in the summer, though Brighton hold a one-year option to extend it which has created uncertainty around his future. The Sweden international has also been linked with Newcastle United, Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Roma and Juventus.
– Former Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has turned down an offer from Getafe after receiving a lucrative proposal from Saudi Arabia, according to Marca. The 26-year-old is a free agent and had requested a net salary of €3 million through the end of the season, which exceeded Getafe’s financial capabilities.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Chelsea remain admirers of Everton center back Jarrad Branthwaite, though the Toffees intend to keep him for the foreseeable future. (Football Insider)
– Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United all sent scouts to watch Club Brugge striker Nicolò Tresoldi score a hat-trick against Sint-Truiden. (TEAMtalk)
– Bayern Munich are monitoring Newcastle United loanee Nick Woltemade at Juventus as they evaluate a backup for Harry Kane. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
– Barcelona, Napoli, and Juventus are tracking Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall amid his limited first-team minutes this season. (TEAMtalk)
– Manchester United have shifted their January transfer priorities toward reinforcing their defensive unit. (Football Insider)
– Brighton & Hove Albion and RB Leipzig could make a January bid to sign Juventus winger Adin Licina, who is currently impressing on loan at Cremonese. (Tuttosport)
– Lecce are preparing for defender Tiago Gabriel to depart in January amidst growing interest from Everton. (Football Insider)
– Leeds United are targeting a cut-price January deal to sign Porto left back Zaidu Sanusi. (Football Insider)
– Right-back João Mário could seek a January exit from Fiorentina to secure greater playing time. (Nicolò Schira)
