Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal want Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January

Posted Monday, September 04, 2023 by Goal.com

Arsenal interested in signing Spanish midfielder

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi in January, according to a report from Fichajes.

With Granit Xhaka leaving the club in the summer and an injury to Thomas Partey, the Gunners may need to make new signings to bolster their squad in the next transfer window. As per reports, Jorginho could also leave with Fenerbache interested in signing the Italian.

Fenerbahce interested in Arsenal midfielder

Turkish giants Fenerbahce are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, according to Ajansspor.

The transfer window has already closed in England but Turkish clubs can sign players until September 15.

Real Madrid eye move for RB Leipzig defender

Real Madrid are interested in signing RB Leipzig defender Mohamed Simakan in 2024, according to Fichajes.

Los Blancos had Simakan's name in their shortlist for the summer transfer window but they did not move for the player in the end as they focused on more urgent priorities in the recently concluded window.

Joao Felix took pay cut to join Barcelona

As per Mundo Deportivo, Joao Felix took a 50% pay cut to be able to join FC Barcelona as the club had been struggling to maintain their FFP obligations. The pay cut also allowed the Catalans to sign the Portuguese player without having to pay a loan fee to Atletico Madrid.

Galatasaray looking to sign Van de Beek

Galatasaray are interested in signing the Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek. As per Daily Mail, the Turkish outfit wanted to sign the 26-year-old Dutchman on deadline day and they had a loan offer rejected for the player. They were willing to pay £1 million for the player.

Barcelona eye move for Napoli's Kvaratskhelia

Barcelona are reportedly preparing a plan to sign Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in 2024, according to Fichajes.

The report claims that despite having financial constraints, Barcelona are plotting a move to secure Kvaratskhelia's signature next year. The 22-year-old forward currently have a contract with the Italian champions until 2027.