TRANSFER GOSSIP: Liverpool are NOT in the race to sign Joao Palhinha during the January window… while Real Madrid consider a shock move for Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi
- There are less than two weeks to go before the January transfer window opens
- Man United are keen to sell a number of players, including exiled Jadon Sancho
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There are only five days until Christmas, but that doesn't mean there's a lull in football's rumor mill ahead of the January transfer window.
As injuries mount and a congested fixture list begins to take its toll, a number of Premier League sides are assessing whether their ranks have the necessary depth to challenge in the second half of the season.
It was reported yesterday that Manchester United will not see any significant signings in the January transfer window as they focus on finding clubs for their current players, including Jadon Sancho.
But other clubs such as Newcastle, who have been decimated by injuries, could opt to fill gaps in their squads in January.
Here's our morning round-up of Wednesday's latest transfer gossip.
Manchester United will focus on players like Jadon Sancho during the January window
Liverpool are not in the race to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha in the January window. Bayern Munich want a number 6, although he is considered too expensive internally. (Heaven Germany)
Real Madrid are considering a shock move for Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi this winter. Icardi, who is back in form with twelve goals in fifteen games, would compete with Joselu for a position up front. (Radio Marc)
Tottenham's pursuit of Genoa defender Radu Dragusin has failed as the Romanian, also linked to Manchester United, is set to sign a new contract with the club in the coming days. (Fabrizio Romano)
Spurs, Aston Villa and Brighton have contacted Juventus about the possibility of signing 20-year-old English winger Samuel Iling-Junior. (Tuttomercatoweb)
RB Leipzig are keen to sign Manchester United's exiled winger Jadon Sancho, although the England international's wages could be an issue for the Bundesliga side. (BIL )
Borussia Dortmund are interested in Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon, who is on loan to Manchester United. Reguilon has included a clause in his contract to terminate his loan. (BIL)
Real Madrid could make a shock move for Mauro Icardi, who has impressed at Galatasaray
Liverpool are not in the race to sign Joao Palhinha, and Bayern Munich think he is too expensive
Steven Gerrard is interested in signing Roberto Firmino from a rival Saudi Pro League club
Champions League last-16 team Copenhagen are ready to sell Chelsea target Roony Bardghji, who has also been eyed by Manchester United and Tottenham. (90min)
Liverpool and Arsenal have been warned after Brazilian midfielder Andre Trindade insisted his dream is to play in the Premier League. (Emphatic)
Al-Ettifaq boss Steven Gerrard is interested in signing Roberto Firmino, who has struggled for form at rival Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. (Liverpool echo)
Fenerbahce director Selahattin Baki has reportedly met with Chelsea over the signing of Malang Sarr, who has not featured since the 2021-2022 season. (SuperHaber)
