Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Jadon Sancho could escape Man Utd as Juventus line up January offer

Posted Sunday, October 08, 2023 by Goal.com

Juventus eyeing move for out-of-favour Man Utd star

Juventus are planning to sign out-of-favour Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho in the January transfer window, according to The Sun.

The Serie A giants are reportedly ready to sign the English international on loan in the next window and make it a permanent move in the summer for £60million. Juventus will also hope that the Red Devils will bear half of the player's salary during the loan spell.

Liverpool eye move for Sporting CP defender

Liverpool are interested in signing Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider.

Inacio recently extended his contract with the Portuguese club until 2027 and has a £52million release clause. Other than the Reds, Manchester United are also keen on signing the defender.

Man Utd set to extend Lindelof's contract

Manchester United are all set to trigger an extension clause in Victor Lindelof's contract that will keep the player at the club until 2025, according to the Daily Star.

Lindelof's current contract at the club expires in 2024 and in order to stop him from leaving for free or for a much cheaper amount, United are set to trigger the clause. Currently, Serie A giants Juventus and AC Milan are interested in signing the Swedish defender.

Atletico set asking price for Joao Felix

Atletico have reportedly set an asking price of €80m for Joao Felix if Barcelona want to permanently sign the striker next summer, according to Diario AS.

Felix joined the Catalan giants on loan on the transfer deadline day in the summer and is in sublime form at the moment. If he continues to perform consistently throughout this season, Barcelona may consider making his transfer permanent.

Spurs monitoring Galatasaray winger

Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for Galatasaray winger Kerem Akturkoglu, according to Fotospor.

The report claimed that the north London club were scouting the player during the Turkish club's recent visit to Manchester for a Champions League clash against United in the midweek. Akturkoglu has a contract with his current club until 2026.

Townsend set to join Luton Town

Andros Townsend is on the verge of making a return to the Premier League with Luton Town, according to Daily Express.

Townsend, aged 32, has been on trial at Luton Town and is close to securing a contract with the club as a free agent.

Draxler admits he moved to Qatar for the money

Former Paris Saint-Germain forward, Julian Draxler, admitted that he moved to Qatar enticed by the "financial aspect" of the deal.

"After 12 years in Europe, I am only interested in getting to know a new culture, gaining a new international experience, participating in an exciting project in the Arab world - and leaving the issue of money out of the equation," he wrote in his LinkedIn account.

"Even if these aspects are honestly true, it would still be a lie if the financial part is not also decisive in this case."

Hincapie's agent confirms Liverpool interest

Piero Hincape's agent has confirmed Liverpool were interested in signing his client in the summer and revealed discussions with clubs are ongoing.

Speaking to Bolavip, agent Manuel Sierra said: "Liverpool were interested in him [Hincapeie], but at that time they chose to invest in the midfield.

Messi to return? Barca tease fans with strange Instagram post

Barcelona have potentially teased the return of Lionel Messi after posting an unusual series of images on their official Instagram account.

Watkins feels he has “still got a lot to achieve" at Villa after extension

Ollie Watkins, the Aston Villa striker, has expressed his commitment to the club and his determination to achieve more after signing a new five-year contract.

He recently reached a significant milestone by scoring his 50th goal for Aston Villa, having joined the club from Brentford in a £28 million move in 2020.

"I feel like this is the best place for me to play my football,” he told the club’s official website on Friday. "I've still got a lot to achieve here.”

Mourinho open to working in Saudi Arabia

Jose Mourinho admitted that he is open to working in Saudi Arabia in the future.

During an interview with the MBC Egypt TV channel, he said: "I will go to Saudi Arabia in some free time, but I am convinced that I will work there. I don't know when, but I am pretty sure of it."

"I am committed to my work with Roma and I want to give everything to the club until the last day," added under-pressure Mourinho after a disappointing start to the season. No one knows the future, but I will definitely do this (working in Saudi Arabia)."

Real Madrid looking at centre-back options to replace Nacho

Real Madrid is initiating a search for a centre-back as Nacho Fernandez is anticipated to depart from the club in the upcoming summer, as per reports from Sport.

The club is specifically seeking a left-footed defender to succeed Nacho, emphasizing the importance of having a player with the same skillset in their squad.