TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Manchester City lead the race for ‘next Lionel Messi’… while Juventus are keen to sign Kalvin Phillips in January and could offer Manchester United duo a way out of Old Trafford
- Juventus could sign Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek in January
- Manchester City are leading the race for Argentinian star Claudio Echeverry
- Manchester United in a mess – they have a collapse in them – It all starts
Another busy weekend of Premier League and European football is in the books and there's plenty of transfer gossip doing the rounds as a new week begins.
Manchester City are reportedly in pole position to sign Argentine teenage sensation Claudio Echeverri, who has drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi despite having played just four games for River Plate.
Across Manchester, Erik ten Hag remains keen to sign Jean-Clair Todibo to strengthen his defensive options, while Juventus could offer two United outcasts a way out of Old Trafford in January.
Elsewhere, the Serie A giants are also monitoring two Premier League midfielders and there is a major update on the future of Joao Felix after he scored the winner for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid.
Below, Mailsport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Monday.
Manchester City are reportedly in pole position to sign Argentine teenage sensation Claudio Echeverri, who starred at the Under-17 World Cup
Manchester City are leading the race to sign Argentine teenager Claudio Echeverri, who has already been dubbed 'the next Lionel Messi' after starring at the Under-17 World Cup. The River Plate star has attracted interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan. (The mirror)
Newcastle and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Juventus striker Matias Soule. The 20-year-old is currently on loan at Frosinone, where he has scored six goals in 13 Serie A appearances this season and could cost between £17 and £20 million. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Juventus could offer Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek a way out of Manchester United this winter. The pair have long been ruled out by Erik ten Hag and could be available for as little as £26million next month. (The sun)
The Serie A giants are also interested in Kalvin Phillips as they look to strengthen their midfield options. The England international has made just eight appearances for Manchester City this season, with his only start coming in the Carabao Cup, and has been strongly linked with a move away from the Etihad in January. (Calciomercato – in Italian)
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has been linked with a move away from the Etihad
Tottenham midfielder Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg is also on Juventus' radar, but Spurs' injury crisis means Ange Postecoglou may be reluctant to let the Dane leave. (Calciomercato – in Italian)
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich striker Thomas Müller. The 34-year-old has started just four of his 12 Bundesliga appearances this season and has been urged by German great Lothar Matthaus to look for regular football away from the Allianz Arena. (The sun).
Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo remains at the top of Erik ten Hag's list as the Manchester United manager looks to review his defensive options in January. (Heaven Germany)
A number of Premier League clubs are also keeping an eye on Samuel Iling-Junior. The former Chelsea academy player joined Juventus three years ago, but has only made four appearances this season. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has claimed that Joao Felix will return to the club unless Barcelona are willing to make his loan deal permanent. The Portuguese scored the winner on Sunday evening as the Catalans defeated Atletico. (Goal)
