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Al-Hilal prepare Salah bid for January

Per The Sun, Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are preparing a bid for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah in the January transfer window, a day after the Egyptian launched a scathing attack on the club and manager Arne Slot, while hinting he could leave Anfield after this month.

The winger publicly suggested that Brighton's visit to Anfield next Saturday could be his final game for the Reds, as he is prepared to bid them goodbye.

Atletico aim to rival Chelsea for Barco but face huge hurdle

Atletico Madrid are planning to rival Chelsea for Strasbourg's Valentin Barco but the Spanish side will face a huge hurdle to beat the Blues to the Argentine's signature.

According to Caughtoffside, Spanish side Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Barco, who is also wanted by Premier League giants Chelsea. Atletico, who have a tradition of signing Argentine players and already have a host of stars from the South American nation, including Juan Musso, Thiago Almada and Nico Gonzalez, alongside Julian Alvarez.

Raphinha has no plans to leave Barcelona

Barcelona forward Raphinha has publicly dismissed recent speculation linking him with a move away from the Catalan club, particularly to the Saudi Pro League, labelling the reports "nonsense".

As reported in Mundo Deportivo, speaking to a Spanish TikToker, Raphinha said: "I don't know where they get so much nonsense, really. Well, this one, where fake news always comes out, very nice."

Girona aim to snap up Barcelona's La Masia graduate on loan

Girona are eyeing a move for out-of-favour Barcelona star Marc Bernal as La Liga rivals aim to snap up the La Masia graduate on loan in the January transfer window.

Speaking on Catalunya Radio, journalist Nil Sola said: "One of the players that Girona would really like, and that is an option, but it remains to be seen whether it ends up happening, is Marc Bernal. If the loan option is open, it would be very interesting to repeat a formula like the one used with Eric Garcia a few seasons ago."

Milan aim to use Modric to help land his former Madrid team-mate

AC Milan are planning to use Croatia legend Luka Modric to help land his former Real Madrid team-mate Andriy Lunin in case their star goalkeeper Mike Maignan exits the club as a free agent.

With Maignan unlikely to stay back, AC Milan have started their search for a new No.9 at San Siro and Tuttosport reports that they have included Real Madrid's Ukrainian custodian Lunin. Calciomercato further claims that Los Blancos value the Ukraine international in the region of €25m.

Napoli eye West Ham ace as potential alternative to Mainoo

Napoli identify West Ham ace as a potential alternative to Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo as the reigning Italian champions eye midfield reinforcements in the January transfer window.

While Mainoo remains Napoli's primary target for the January transfer window, they have also kept Magassa in the pipeline as an alternative. According to journalist Niccolo Ceccarini of Tuttomercatoweb, Magassa is being eyed as a cheaper option to Mainoo as the youngster could be available for just €15million (£13m/$17m). The former Monaco star only joined the Hammers in the last transfer window and has appeared in eight Premier League matches this season, out of which he has started in only four.

Arsenal eye move for Yildiz in January amid contract hold-up

Arsenal are ready to rival Real Madrid in the transfer race for Kenan Yildiz in the January window amid his contract hold-up at Juventus. The Bianconeri's contract talks with their star attacker have hit a standstill as Yildiz is demanding a significant pay rise in his new deal

Speaking to TuttoJuve, Italian journalist Gianni Balzarini said: "There’s been real contact with Arsenal, that is, Arsenal have asked for information, it’s part of the game, there’s no negotiation, let’s be clear, but they have asked for information about this player who, in my opinion, could also do very well in the Premier League. Given his physical and technical characteristics, and so it’s clear that after all this atmosphere here, a sort of halo is forming around the boy, the player who, for his part, I also understand, may claim the need to play in a better team."

Guehi gives surprising verdict on failed Liverpool transfer

Marc Guehi has given a surprising verdict on his failed summer switch from Crystal Palace to Liverpool.

He told Sky Sports: "I think everyone has this perception that it was difficult. Actually, it wasn't difficult. It wasn't difficult at all. Because when you're focused on what's the most important thing, it becomes easy. I know that God has a plan for me, and whatever that plan will be, will come into fruition at some point. But, the goal and the focus has always been playing football and trying to do the best I can. And fortunately for me, I get to do it with people like Max."

Vicario could push for Tottenham exit next year

Guglielmo Vicario may be ready to leave Tottenham Hotspur to return to Italy next year amid his links with Inter Milan.

According to a report by Football Insider, Guglielmo Vicario is the subject of interest from Inter Milan. The Serie A title hopefuls are keen on reinforcing their first-team squad by signing a shot-stopper next year. So, the 29-year-old Tottenham Hotspur has emerged as a goalkeeper for the Nerazzurri.

Chelsea in transfer tussle to sign Valentin Barco

Chelsea are reportedly ready to battle European giants in their pursuit of 21-year-old Argentine sensation Valentin Barco.

The Blues are plotting a raid on the French club to sign the 21-year-old, and according to a report from Caught Offside, the West London club are set to battle Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich in their pursuit of the Argentine international.

Inter Miami ready to confirm ‘done deal’ for Alba replacement

Inter Miami are preparing to usher in a new era at left-back, with Jordi Alba set to retire after winning the MLS Cup on Saturday and Spanish full-back Sergio Reguilon lined up as his successor. The 28-year-old free agent has been spotted in Miami and is considered a near-confirmed signing, with the deal expected to be announced shortly after Alba’s farewell.

Inter Miami won Saturday’s MLS Cup final, knowing it would also mark the final appearance of Alba, who has decided to retire following the showpiece match. The former Barcelona star has been a key part of the club’s rise alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, but the 34-year-old has “waved the white flag” and brought an end to a storied career after one last push for silverware. With Alba departing, the club has accelerated plans to secure his replacement, identifying Reguilon as the preferred option, as per MARCA.

PSG could offer Barcola in deal to sign Rashford

Paris Saint-Germain could offer Bradley Barcola in the deal to sign 28-year-old English international Marcus Rashford from Manchester United next year.

According to an update by Keith Wyness on Football Insider, Marcus Rashford is the subject of interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The Ligue 1 champions are scouring the market for a versatile attacker and have set their sights on the Manchester United misfit. They are ready to offer Bradley Barcola in the deal to sign the 28-year-old, thus beating Barcelona to his signature.