Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid line up shock move for Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to replace Carlo Ancelotti

Posted Thursday, September 28, 2023 by Goal.com

Mourinho shortlists Spurs' Dier and Salzburg's Solet

Roma are interested in bringing Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier to Rome to reunite the defender with their manager, Jose Mourinho, according to Calciomercato.

Dier, a 29-year-old center-back, has not played a single minute in the current season and has a contract set to expire in the summer of 2024.

Additionally, Roma are eyeing RB Salzburg's Oumar Solet as another defensive option. However, acquiring the 23-year-old Solet would require a transfer fee of at least €15 million.

Howe looking for defensive reinforcements

Newcastle United are looking to bolster their defence by signing a centre-back in the upcoming January transfer window, as reported by Football Insider.

The urgency for strengthening the defence is evident as both Fabian Schar and Jamaal Lascelles are set to be out of contract in the summer of 2024. This contractual situation emphasizes the need for the club to secure defensive reinforcements, especially considering that manager Eddie Howe is already facing a shortage of options at the heart of their defence.

Brighton and Liverpool monitoring Stuttgart youngster Paula

Brighton and Liverpool have both been scouting Germany Under 18 midfielder Raul Paula, according to Ed Aarons.

Paula has contributed six goals and two assists in his last nine appearances for Stuttgart's reserve side and his consistent performances have garnered the attention of the two Premier League clubs.

Chelsea set sights on Dimarco and Hernandez

Chelsea are considering Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco and AC Milan's Theo Hernandez as potential targets, according to Calciomercato.

Marc Cucurella might be on his way out of the club in January and the club is exploring alternatives in the form of Dimarco and Hernandez to reinforce their left-side defensive options.

Real Madrid & Barcelona join race to sign Wiliams

Real Madrid and Barcelona are both actively pursuing the signing of Athletic Club forward Nico Williams. The 21-year-old is currently in the final 12 months of his contract, potentially making him available on a free transfer next summer, according to Sport.

Williams has not yet agreed to an extension with Athletic Club, and it's reported that Barcelona has already initiated contact with his representatives in their quest to secure his services.

Additionally, there is considerable interest in Williams from some Premier League clubs, and he reportedly received offers from English clubs during the summer transfer window. This interest from Premier League clubs could resurface, as clubs from outside Spain have the opportunity to explore a pre-contract agreement with Williams in January.

Saudi clubs, Real Madrid want Osimhen in January

Several Saudi Pro League clubs along with Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing Victor Osimhen from Napoli in January, according to the Daily Mail.

Amid TikTok row at Napoli, the Nigerian is expected to leave the club in the next transfer window which allows clubs across to sign last season's Serie A top scorer.

Sevilla want West Ham midfielder

Sevilla are reportedly interested in signing West Ham's attacking midfielder Pablo Fornals in January, according to El Sevillista.

As Fornals' current contract expires in 2024, the Hammers could be tempted to sell him in the next window before he walks out of the club as a free agent next summer.

Liverpool enquired about Man Utd star in the summer

Liverpool had reportedly shown interest in signing Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina after missing out on Moises Caicedo to Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside.

The journalist claimed that while the Reds enquired about the midfielder, he was never a priority for them as they had to focus on other targets like Wataru Endo. The Moroccan eventually joined Manchester United on loan.

De Zerbi emerges as a possible contender to replace Ancelotti at Real

Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi could possibly replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid's manager once the Italian's contract expires next summer, according to Cadena SER.

Currently, Xabi Alonso is leading the race to become the next Los Blancos boss but the club are yet to finalise a candidate.

Arsenal show interest in Aston Villa star

Arsenal director Edu has reportedly initiated talks with Ollie Watkins' agent over a possible transfer of the player, according to FootballTransfer.

The Gunners are looking for striker options in the transfer are likely to compete with Chelsea to secure the signature of Ivan Toney in January but the FootballTransfers report claims that Arteta wants a player with a disciplined and clean-cut image and Watkins perfectly fits into that category.