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Thursday’s transfer rumors – Bonucci wanted by Man City

Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Salzburg, Leonardo Bonucci of Juventus, Hakan Calhanoglu of AC Milan
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Latest transfer rumors from around the footballing world, including Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and more.

Liverpool eyeing Sanches move.

Lille’s Renato Sanches is attracting interest from Liverpool.

The 23-year-old midfielder struggled to shine during his three-year stint at Bayern Munich but has managed to find his rhythm ever since moving to Ligue 1 last season.

Sanches will become Liverpool’s No.1 option to replace Georginio Wijnaldum, who is a transfer target for FC Barcelona, if he leaves the club in January. [Le10Sport]

Leeds to resume James pursuit.

Leeds United plan on reviving their interest in Manchester United misfit Daniel James.

The Welsh winger have found game time hard to come by at Old Trafford, having made a mere three Premier League appearances so far this season.

James was heavily linked with a move to Leeds earlier this year. And once the transfer window reopens, the newly-promoted side could try to sign him on loan. [The Telegraph]

Szoboszlai set to snub Arsenal.

Arsenal are set to miss out on Dominik Szoboszlai with the Hungarian talent ready to join RB Leipzig.

Leipzig have agreed to activate the rising Salzburg star’s €25 million release clause and the player has also reached an agreement to sign a five-year contract.

On Thursday, Szoboszlai will fly to Germany to finalize his switch between the Austrian and German sides who are part of the Red Bull football group with the move valid for January. [Fabrizio Romano]

Bonucci a target for Man City.

Manchester City are hoping to make Leonardo Bonucci their first signing of the next year.

Pep Guardiola is eager to bring in the veteran defender with the views that the 31-year-old is the right man to fill the void left by Vincent Kompany and lead the team’s defense.

Juventus, however, are unwilling to let go of their captain who has a contract until 2024. [Todofichajes]

Milan initiate Calhanoglu renewal talks.

AC Milan have opened talks with Hakan Calhanoglu’s representatives regarding a contract extension.

Uncertainty over his future has seen the Turkish international, who is set to become a free agent in June as things stand, linked with a move to Manchester United. [Fabrizio Romano]