Transfer Rumours: Arsenal & Liverpool interested in Raphinha
Transfer Rumours: Arsenal & Liverpool interested in Raphinha. Here’s another weekly round up in regards to latest football transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…
Arsenal remain in contact with intermediaries in the hope of striking a deal to sign Barcelona winger Raphinha, who is also wanted by Liverpool and Manchester City. (TBR Football)
Liverpool have been impressed by Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci and are considering the Italian as an alternative to Martin Zubimendi. However, his £50m asking price could prove problematic. (Anfieldwatch)
Meanwhile, Liverpool are ready to bid £50m to sign Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere at the end of the season. (Fichajes – Spain)
Tottenham Hotspur will rival Manchester United for the signature of Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor. (Football Insider)
Despite concerns about their current right-back options, Real Madrid will not pursue a new signing in January and will instead keep their focus on landing Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold at the end of the season. (AS – Spain)
Man Utd have identified Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson as the man to replace Marcus Rashford and revitalise their attack. (Fichajes – Spain)
Officials from Man Utd have also reignited contact with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who remains of interest to long-term admirers Chelsea. (CaughtOffside)
Newcastle United will look to sell right-back Kieran Trippier and winger Miguel Almiron to try avoid PSR breaches this season. (Football Insider)
Aston Villa are looking to sign Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio ahead of Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. (Fichajes – Spain)
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and midfielder Tijjani Reijnders are close to ending the speculation surrounding their futures by signing new contracts. (Calciomercato – Italy)
Real Betis will look to sign Chelsea’s Cesare Casadei and West Ham United‘s Guido Rodriguez to bolster their midfield in January. (Fichajes – Spain)