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Friday’s transfer rumors – Man United make move for Pochettino

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Latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.

European giants circling for Thuram

Manchester City, FC Barcelona, AC Milan, and Juventus are all interested in acquiring Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marcus Thuram.

The 23-year-old striker has been been in fine goalscoring form this season with his latest two goals coming in the Champions League group stage 2-2 draw against Real Madrid. 

With his transfer value only increasing with each passing game, the Bundesliga side are also willing to cash in on Thuram. [BILD]

Bolasie set for Everton exit.

Everton could cash in on Yannick Bolasie in the January transfer market. The winger came close to switching Goodison Park to the Riverside Stadium on deadline day of the summer window, and it is expected that Middlesbrough will return for him in January. [Northern Echo]

Spurs identify Vertonghen replacement.

Tottenham are seeking a replacement for Jan Vertonghen who left the club after the end of 2019/20, and have identified Fiorentina’s Nikola Milenkovic as a potential candidate.

However, Spurs will not find it easy to sign their target man as Atletico Madrid, Inter, and Manchester United are also after the Italian center-back, who has a contract until 2022. [Football London]

Barca & Real target Reading starlet.

Reading teenage midfielder Michael Olise is a subject of transfer interest for both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. The two Spanish rivals are closely monitoring his development and could make a move for the 18-year old next summer.

In 10 Championship appearances so far this term, Olise has notched up two goals and as many assists. [Don Balon]

Man United approach Pochettino.

Mauricio Pochettino has been approached by Manchester United about taking over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

A dismal start to the 2020/21 season for United has seen Solskjaer come under much scrutiny, and the latest shock 2-1 defeat to Istanbul Basaksehir only made things worse for him.

The Red Devils have now made contact with the representatives of Pochettino, with the former Tottenham boss also understood to be keen on taking the office at Old Trafford. [Manchester Evening News]

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