Transfer rumours: Liverpool identify Salah replacement; Haaland release clause demand rocks Man City
Transfer rumours: Liverpool identify Salah replacement; Haaland release clause demand rocks Man City. Here’s a round up of the latest football transfer rumours gathered so far as we head into the new week.
It’s been reported that Liverpool have set their sights on Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, as their preferred replacement for Mohamed Salah, should they lose the Egyptian on a free transfer next summer. (Todo Fichajes – Spain)
Despite a failed summer move, Arsenal are still confident in winning the race for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in 2025, but have also identified Inter Milan’s Marcus Thuram as a potential alternative target. (CaughtOffside)
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, is also reported to be attracting interest from Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester City and Newcastle United. (HITC)
Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich have both joined Real Madrid in tracking Arsenal centre-back, William Saliba. (CaughtOffside)
Manchester United have made a move to sign 21-year-old Sevilla star Juanlu Sanchez, who is also wanted by Real Madrid. (ABC Sevilla – Spain)
Also on Man Utd’s radar is Trabzonspor’s 20-year-old centre-back, Ali Sahin Yilmaz. (Skorer – Turkiye)
Man City’s starman Erling Haaland has demanded a release clause of €120m (£101.3m) in talks over a new contract with Man City, who are reluctant to meet his demands amid fears other clubs could easily meet that figure. (El Nacional – Spain)
Arsenal will block any attempt from Turkish side Galatasaray to sign midfielder Jorginho before their transfer window closes later this week. (talkSPORT)
Another Gunners midfielder, Thomas Partey, is attracting interest from Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus after entering the final year of his contract. (CaughtOffside)
Both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur explored moves for Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu but walked away because of his price tag of over £30m. (Fabrizio Romano)
Adrien Rabiot’s representatives have offered the midfielder’s services to both Arsenal and Tottenham, but his high wage demands have so far blocked a move to the Premier League. (TBR Football)
