TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN: Tottenham considering move for forgotten Everton defender as they seek cover, Kalvin Phillips’ Juventus move is at risk while Real Madrid hand Kylian Mbappe deadline to join
- Tottenham are reportedly planning a move for a forgotten Everton defender
- Real Madrid are said to have given Kylian Mbappé a deadline to join them
- IAN LADYMAN: Liverpool are two players short of another great spell – It all starts
Premier League teams have just a few weeks left before they can make additions to their squads that will be crucial to their season as we move closer to January.
There will be huge speculation linking a host of stars with exits – especially at Manchester United – as the futures of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Donny van de Beek become uncertain.
Elsewhere, Tottenham and Newcastle are expected to be busy as they look to strengthen their squads following a spate of injuries.
There will also be eyes on the comings and goings of title contenders Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City ahead of what looks set to be a competitive scrap for the Premier League crown.
Below, Mailsport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Wednesday.
Tottenham are reportedly considering a move for Everton defender Ben Godfrey
Kylian Mbappé will make an offer to Kylian Mbappé, but will give him a deadline to sign
Tottenham are considering a move for Everton defender Ben Godfrey as they look for cover for injured Mickey van de Ven. The Toffees are open to selling the England star, who has made just one appearance this season. (talksport)
Juventus are likely to pull out of signing Jadon Sancho as the Man United winger is too expensive. The Serie A side will instead turn to Domenico Berardi and Shakhtar Donetsk star Georgiy Sudakov. (Tuttosport)
Real Madrid will make an offer for Kylian Mbappe in the new year in their bid to secure a stunning free transfer for the PSG superstar, but they will only give him until January 15 to agree terms. (IF)
Kalvin Phillips' move to Juventus is in danger of collapsing unless Man City agree to pay a large part of his £150,000-a-week salary. (The sun)
Juventus could pull out of loan deal to sign Kalvin Phillips unless Man City pays part of his £150,000-a-week salary
West Ham and Crystal Palace are both vying to sign PSG's out-of-favour star Hugo Ekitike
West Ham and Crystal Palace are both vying to sign PSG striker Hugo Ekitike in January after both expressed interest in the summer. The French side are willing to loan or sell him for the right price. (Evening standard)
Man United and Man City are leading the charge to sign Lille's 18-year-old French talent Leny Yoro. The French side are doing everything they can to agree a new contract with the teenager, whose contract expires in 2025.Le10Sport)
Ferran Torres has not ruled out leaving Barcelona in January as his future looks more doubtful after the club signed Vitor Roque. His relationship with Xavi is not the best and he wants to play more matches before the European Championship. (IF)
Inter Milan and Juventus are frontrunners to sign Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski in January. The Polish star's contract expires this summer but he has refused to sign an extension, sparking a bidding war between the two. (Corriere dello Sport)
AC Milan are ready to increase their interest in Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwor after he struggled for game time under Mikel Arteta this season. (90min)
