TRANSFER GOSSIP: Liverpool are in the race for Kylian Mbappe, Manchester City teen target is given huge £78m price tag and Raphael Varane’s replacement is identified
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The gears of the January transfer window are clicking into place and there will undoubtedly be a flurry of deals in the coming month.
January is always a tough time for clubs to operate, but every club's transfer departments will be working overtime to get stronger.
Reports in France have boldly claimed that Liverpool are a possible destination for Kylian Mbappe, while Chelsea have reportedly held talks for a teenage star dubbed 'the next Antonio Rudiger'.
And now that Man United have decided not to renew Raphael Varane's contract, the Italian press believe they have lined up his replacement.
Below, Mailsport looks at the transfer rumors on Tuesday morning.
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly an option for Liverpool, according to French publications
Liverpool 'have a chance' to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG given Jurgen Klopp's positive relationship with the player (L'Equipe, Le Parisien).
Manchester United and Liverpool are both interested in Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich when his contract expires this summer (IF)
Lille want a whopping £78 million for their teenage star Leny Yoro, with Manchester City among the clubs interested in youngsters (Manchester Evening NewsLe Sport10)
Chelsea have held talks for Germany U17 star dubbed 'the next Antonio Rudiger' (Sun)
Manchester United have found a replacement for Raphael Varane in Atalanta's Giorgio Scalvini.Tuttosport)
Napoli are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund stalwart Emre Can to strengthen their midfield (Corriere dello Sport)
Juventus are set to duel with Inter Milan for the signature of Lille's highly-rated centre-back Tiago Djalo.Gazetta dello SporT)
Liverpool and Tottenham are among the sides interested in Japan and Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Ko Itakura (Fabrizio Romano)
