The latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and much more.
Manchester United’s four-man shortlist of Cavani replacements
The Red Devils have a four-man shortlist of transfer targets in case the Barcelona-linked Edinson Cavani leaves.
Heading the list is Borussia Dortmund attacker Erling Haaland. Next up is a surprise name in Chelsea star Timo Werner. Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix and Real Sociedad youngster Alexander Isak are also targeted. [The Express]
Lukaku will return to Serie A…one day
Romelu Lukaku’s agent, Federico Pastorello, expects the former Inter Milan striker will return to Italy before his career ends.
He told Tuttosport: “One day we will see Lukaku back in Serie A, because he loves Italy. But now it’s time for Chelsea to enjoy Romelu.”
Pogba’s Manchester United offer still on the table
Man United contract extension proposal for Paul Pogba is on the table since last July. The proposal is still valid. No decision yet. 🔴 #MUFC
"Man United – massive club. I don’t think that anyone in the club would ever need convincing to stay here". Clear message from Rangnick. pic.twitter.com/9PNddIscnE
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 11, 2021
Sarri makes a move for Chelsea goalkeeper
Former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has approached the club about a potential transfer deal to bring Kepa Arrizabaga to Lazio.
Read the full story here on Ace Football.
Juventus ready to sell three players
The Bianconeri are set to consider January offers for midfielders Weston McKennie, Aaron Ramsey, and Arthur Melo. [Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian]
Barcelona to rival Real Madrid for Uruguayan youngster
The Blaugrana have begun monitoring Penarol forward Agustin Alvarez.
The 20-year-old is one of Uruguay’s top-rising stars. His progress has struck interest from Real Madrid, although Barcelona are still hopeful of a deal. The cash-stricken Catalan club plan to steal a march on their rivals by making the first bid for Alvarez in the January transfer window. [Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish]
Matthijs de Ligt almost joined Bayern Munich
Mino Raiola reveals to @Sport1: “Do you actually know that we almost brought de Ligt to Munich? For Matthijs to FC Bayern we were in very good talks, it was a serious possibility [in the past]. It's a shame it didn't work out in the end”. 🔴🇳🇱 #FCBayern #Juve
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 11, 2021
Roma keen on Norwich full-back
Norwich City right-back Max Aarons has reportedly caught the eye of AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho.
The Portuguese has listed the 21-year-old as one of his January transfer targets. Norwich could do a deal with Roma, but only for around €25 million. [Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian]
Laporta makes Barcelona transfer vow
FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists he and the board will find a way to strengthen the squad in January.