Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man City battle Barcelona and Real Madrid to rising star Arnau Martinez

Posted Sunday, October 22, 2023 by Goal.com

Man City battle Barca and Real Madrid for Martinez (90min)

Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid are in a three-way battle to sign Arnau Martinez from Girona, says 90min.

The Spanish defender has impressed in La Liga and caught he attention of several top European sides.

While Barca and Madrid want to keep him in Spain, the English team may have the advantage as Girona are part of the City Football Group.

Liverpool and AC Milan target Boca star Fernandez

Liverpool and AC Milan have their eye on Boca Juniors midfiender Ezequiel Fernandez, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The 21-year-old has long been seen as a future star and he is living up to the hype so far at Boca, sparking serious interest from Jurgen Klopp and Stefano Pioli's sides.

Arsenal plot January bid for French full-back Boey

Arsenal will return with a new bid to sign Sacha Boey from Galatasaray in January, according to Fichajes.

The 23-year-old right-back was the subject of interest from the Gunners and AC Milan in January, but no deal materialised.

They will have to match the Turkish club's €20 million asking price if they are to land the Frenchman in the next transfer window.

Manchester City willing to listen to offers for Kalvin Phillips

The Daily Star has reported that Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips could leave the treble winners in January. The English midfielder has been awarded limited game time under Pep Guardiola and despite City's midfield being plagued with injuries the manager has constantly ignored Phillips.

With limited game time available, Phillips could either make a permanent switch from Manchester or be shipped on loan considering his new club is ready to pay his full wages of£150,000-a-week in full and then buy him in July.

The former Leeds United midfielder has garnered massive interest from Bayern Munich, Newcastle United, and West Ham United.

Ancelotti vying to continue at Real Madrid

Real Madrid's manager Carlo Ancelotti has brushed aside rumours of him joining the Brazil National Team as he is looking to continue as the manager of Los Blancos.

The Italian manager has been heavily linked to a move to Brazil after the sacking of Tite after a shambolic World Cup campaign for the South American giants.

Barca rejected the opportunity to sell De Jong for €100m

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona's director Joan Laporta has revealed that the Catalan heavyweights had the opportunity to sell Frenkie De Jong for a fee of €100m but they decided otherwise.

The Dutch midfielder had transformed Barcelona's engine room this season and has been an influential cog in Xavi's eleven with his presence.

Estevao Willian dreams of Barcelona

Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian admits that he dreams of one day playing for Barcelona and following in Lionel Messi's footsteps.

Several clubs interested in Jadon Sancho

Jadon Sancho's time at Manchester United appears close to an end, with several clubs showing interest in the outcast winger.

Liverpool and Napoli reach agreement for transfer

Napoli star Victor Osimhen and Liverpool have reportedly "reached an agreement" for a move to Anfield in 2024. The Reds dispatched scouts to observe Osimhen over the break as they were among the teams keeping a close eye on his position at Napoli.

Al-Ettifaq and Lingard could reach agreement

Al-Ettifaq are reportedly ready to offer former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard a full-time contract in 2024.

Neymar was close to Barcelona return

Neymar wanted a return to Barcelona over the summer, unlike Lionel Messi, but sporting director Deco says a deal was never really close.