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Posted Wednesday, December 25, 2024 by Goal.com

Bayern consider move for Barca target Williams

Per Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich have their sights set on Barcelona's long-term transfer target Nico Williams as head coach Vincent Kompany is keen on adding up to two quality wingers to his squad next summer.

Gakpo sends cryptic message to Salah over uncertain future

Cody Gakpo sent out a message to Mohamed Salah amid speculation over the Egyptian's uncertain future at Liverpool.

Speaking to the club's official website, Gakpo said: "It's very special what we are all witnessing. The amount of goals he scores but the assists he gives as well, the way he plays the game, how he puts other attacking players or midfielders like myself in a position to score and to be dangerous is from a high level. "I hope for us and for him that he can continue doing that for a long time. We are very lucky to have him and proud that we can be his teammate and try to make him better. And he is trying to make us better as well."

Arsenal likely to be offered PSG outcast Kolo Muani

Per The Standard, Arsenal could be offered Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani as they look for Bukayo Saka's replacement.

The Gunners might be forced to raid the January transfer market after they lost two of their wide players, Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling, to injuries last week. While Saka has been ruled out for several weeks after he tore his hamstring in the club's 5-1 win over Crystal Palace last Saturday, Sterling picked up a knee injury.

Everton set to offer Pickford a new deal

Per TBR, Everton are all set to offer their star goalkeeper Jordan Pickford a new long-term deal amid interest from top European clubs like Barcelona and Bayern Munich. The England international's current contract expires in 2027 but the Toffees want to tie him down until 2030.

Rodrygo rejected Man City offer in the summer

According to Relevo, Rodrygo had reportedly rejected a "very attractive" Manchester City transfer offer in the summer window despite "personal problems" at Real Madrid.

Fenerbahce eye move for Rashford

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce have shown strong interest in signing Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford in January, according to TEAMtalk.

The English forward has been strongly linked with a move away from Old Trafford in January after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim, however, United are likely to demand a fee in the region of £50million to £60m.

PSG eye Villa’s Duran as January Target

Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly targeting Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran as a priority signing during the January transfer window, according to Ekrem Konur.

PSG head coach Luis Enrique has identified the 21-year-old Colombian international as a potential replacement for Randal Kolo Muani. The French club is looking to bolster their attacking options, and Durán’s performances have placed him firmly on their radar. Duran has enjoyed a strong start to the Premier League season, netting seven goals in 17 appearances for Villa. His consistency in front of goal has attracted interest not just from PSG but also from other top clubs, including Chelsea and Napoli.

Maresca hints at January departures from Chelsea

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has acknowledged the likelihood of player departures during the January transfer window, suggesting changes could be on the horizon for the club. He revealed that some squad members, particularly those who have struggled for game time, may seek exits.

"We have a clear idea about the players, but we have players that - probably because they are not playing a lot - will leave or something like this," he said.

"In this moment, it's not something we pay attention to as we have two or three games before that."

Cabango signs new Swansea contract

Wales defender Ben Cabango has extended his stay at Swansea City after signing a new long-term contract, the Sky Bet Championship club confirmed. The 24-year-old centre-back has committed his future to Swansea until the summer of 2028.

'Every coach's dream' - Guardiola tipped for sensational Madrid move

Pep Guardiola has been tipped for a sensational move to Real Madrid amid mounting speculation over his position at Manchester City.

"Pep has won everything in club football, but the one club he hasn’t managed is Real Madrid and for every coach, that is a huge thing," Didi Hamann told BoyleSports while speaking about Premier League Betting.

Valencia eye West Brom’s Corberan for managerial role

West Bromwich Albion are preparing for a potential approach from Valencia for their head coach, Carlos Corberan, as reported by The Telegraph.

Corberan has been at the helm of West Brom since October 2022 and led the team to the Championship play-offs. His impressive track record has reportedly caught the attention of Valencia, with the Spanish club considering him as a replacement for their recently dismissed manager, Ruben Baraja. Baraja was relieved of his duties following a poor run that left Valencia with only two wins from 17 games, placing them second from the bottom in La Liga.

Mount set to be out until March

Mason Mount is reportedly set to be sidelined until March as the Manchester United midfielder's injury nightmare continues.

What is Rooney’s budget? Plymouth agree transfer kitty

Wayne Rooney has been made aware of his transfer budget for the January window, with the Plymouth boss looking to spend his way out of trouble.

City eye Di Gregorio as Ederson's successor

Manchester City are reportedly targeting Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as a potential replacement for their current first-choice shot-stopper, Ederson, according to Calcio Mercato.

Di Gregorio, 27, gained widespread recognition as Serie A's top goalkeeper last season after his standout performances for Monza. His excellent form earned him a move to Juventus, where he committed to a long-term contract extending until 2029. The Premier League champions are now evaluating a bid for Di Gregorio, identifying him as a player who could thrive in their setup.