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Thursday’s transfer rumors – Allegri in contention to replace Solskjaer

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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.

Juve join race for Alaba.

Juventus are ready to compete with Manchester City in the battle to capture Bayern Munich’s David Alaba. The Serie A champions are already making huge strides as they are in serious talks with the versatile defender’s representatives. Juve’s good relations with Bayern could even help them seal the transfer of Alaba in January. [Sportmediaset]

Ceballos a subject of interest for Man City.

Manchester City are weighing up a move for Dani Ceballos in the next summer transfer window. Pep Guardiola is an admirer of the Spanish midfielder and would try to sign him, should the manager earn a contract extension at the Etihad.

Currently on his second loan spell at Arsenal, Ceballos has a contract until 2023 with parent club Real Madrid. [Don Balon]

BVB decide against letting Sancho go in January.

Borussia Dortmund do not intend to sell Jadon Sancho to Manchester United in the winter transfer market. The Bundesliga side plan to keep hold of their prized asset until the end of this season. Even if they receive an offer matching their valuation of €120 million for the winger, they would turn it down. [Bild]

Ilicic lining up for Atalanta return.

Saturday night could mark the long-awaited return of Atalanta forward Josip Ilicic. The 32-year old has been out of action for more than three months due to personal problems.

Ilicic, who last made an appearance on July 11, could participate in his side’s crucial upcoming match-up against Napoli. [Gazzetta dello Sport]

Man United have eyes on Allegri.

Maximiliano Allegri is a candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United. Questions have been raised on Solskjaer’s future as the Red Devils boss after the team’s poor start to the season. Should he ultimately get the ax, the former Juventus boss could become his successor.

The Man United hierarchy also have former Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has been without a job for almost a year, on their shortlist. [Express]

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