Transfer News Summary:
– Manchester United is open to selling Raphael Varane in the January transfer window, with Bayern Munich leading the race for his signature. Interest from the Saudi Pro League is also noted. (Football Insider)
– Victor Lindelof, the Manchester United defender, will remain at the club as they have triggered a one-year extension clause in his contract, which was set to expire in the summer of 2024. (The Athletic)
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– Erik ten Hag’s recommendation may secure a new one-year deal for veteran center-back Jonny Evans, extending his stay at Manchester United. (Daily Star)
– Bayer Leverkusen’s manager, Xabi Alonso, aims to retain Piero Hincapie amid interest from Liverpool, as they compete with Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title. (Kicker)
– Chelsea is actively searching for a new striker and has identified Artem Dovbyk, Mykhailo Mudryk’s Ukraine teammate from Girona, as a potential target. (The Sun)
– Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta prefers using the January transfer budget to acquire £80 million-rated striker Ivan Toney from Brentford over a new midfielder or full-backs. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is also considered, but his £120 million release clause poses a challenge. (Independent)
– If Arsenal pursues a full-back, Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto emerges as a surprising option on their list. (SPORT)
– Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti is interested in Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni to address the defensive crisis and may seek a move for the player. (Defensa Central)
– Tottenham is actively pursuing Genoa defender Radu Dragusin, with the potential collapse of their bid for Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo. Talks are underway with Chelsea for Conor Gallagher’s possible move to Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano, Gianluca Di Marzio)
– Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri might veto the club’s pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, as the player does not fit into his tactical system. (Calciomercato)
– Borussia Dortmund is eyeing a move for out-of-favor Chelsea left-back Ian Maatsen. (VI)