Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain will go head-to-head to sign wantaway Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli, while Arsenal and Juventus will compete for Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.
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– Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 23, still wants to leave Napoli and, with no progress on contract talks, the Serie A club are open to a January exit, reports TMW. Napoli value the Georgia international at €80m, and now the question is which club will win the race to sign the exciting forward. Paris Saint-Germain have proposed a deal which, according to Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, would include cash and a player, out-of-favour centre-back Milan Skriniar. But L’Équipe reports that PSG face stiff competition from Manchester United, who are ready to offer a similar structure involving Marcus Rashford.
– Arsenal are prepared to challenge Juventus for the signature of Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo, reports Mundo Deportivo. The Gunners willing to make a move for the 25-year-old Uruguay international in this transfer window, hoping to persuade the Blaugrana to part ways with a significant offer. An approach is reported to have already been made by the Bianconeri of an initial loan deal which includes an obligation to be made permanent, and the LaLiga club are willing to do a deal if he says that he has no plans to sign a contract extension.
– An agreement over personal terms has been reached between Manchester City and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, says Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. The 25-year-old Egypt international is said to be keen to complete a switch to the Etihad Stadium this month, and the Bundesliga side are now expecting a formal proposal to be made by the Citizens. It is believed that his valuation has been set at €80 million.
– Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Brighton & Hove Albion, reports Sky Sports. Both clubs are reported to be “keeping tabs” on his situation at Anfield, with the belief that a move could be possible due to his lack of minutes for the Reds. The 21-year-old returned from injury in December, but he has made just one start which came in the Carabao Cup quarterfinal win over Southampton.
– Arsenal are facing difficulty in their pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, reports the Daily Mail. The Gunners are believed to be exploring a potential move for the 25-year-old Sweden international in the summer, but it is reported that the Magpies could demand £150m to part ways with him. Isak has been in impressive form so far this season, scoring 13 goals while registering four assists in 18 Premier League matches.
– Wolves have signed defender Emmanuel Agbadou from Ligue 1 side Reims in a deal worth £16.6m. Read
– Southampton have announced that they have signed 18-year-old defender Joachim Kayi Sanda of Valenciennes.
– Liverpool have signed midfielder Julia Bartel on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season.
– Everton have decided to part ways with Sean Dyche as first-team manager. Read
– Arsenal announce that winger Marquinhos will return to the Brasileirão with Cruzeiro on loan until the end of the season in December.
– Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastian Haller has joined FC Utrecht on loan until the end of the season.
– Orlando Pride have confirmed that attacking midfielder Marta has signed a two-year contract extension. Read
– Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has signed a contract extension that secures his future at Old Trafford until the summer of 2030. Read
