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Transfer news RECAP: Man United eye Bundesliga striker but could face competition from West Ham and Chelsea's look to offload Ian Maatsen
By Dominic Hogan For Mailonline
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Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window.
This live blog has now closed.
City 'eyeing up a move for a left back'
Man City are lining up a move to shore up their left side at the back.
Girona have been flying this term - and arecurrently leading the giants of Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona in LaLiga - but they could be set to lose one of their key stars.
For more on that one check out the story linked below.
A quiet window for United?
For Man United fans hoping for a new faces in January to freshen things up, it might not be the news that you might have been hoping to hear.
One Man United chief has suggested that will not be a 'busy' window for the struggling Red Devils.
For more on that one, check out the link below...
Thomas Muller's new Bayern deal soon to be announced
Well, that ends Mail Sport's hopes of signing the World Cup winner for our seven-a-side team...
Bayern Munich legend and honorary president Uli Hoeness says Thomas Muller's extension will be confirmed soon.
Given that he first joined the Bavarians as 10-year-old boy in 2000, it means his association with the club is set to become a quarter of a century long.
Good job, Thomas!
The race for Joao Palhinha is heating up...
Joao Palhinha has completed more tackles than any other Premier League midfielder in 2023, and it would appear that his talents are drawing ever more admirers from some of Europe's elite clubs.
The Portugal international came close to a move to Bayern Munich on transfer deadline day, but reports are now claiming that Man City are considering throwing their considerably sized hat into the ring.
For more on that one, check out the link below...
Permanent deals on the horizon for Barca's loan pair?
Barcelona have been in a bit of a rut in their last few games (2 defeats, one draw from three), but two loaness have starred for the Blaugrana this term.
Both Man City's Joao Cancelo and Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix have been impressive for Xavi's side, but of course their time at the club is up at the end of the season.
Now, though, club chief Joan Laporta has insinuated that there could be permanent moves on the horizon for the Portuguese pair.
Read more at the link below...
Arsenal 'seal off-field transfer coup'
The Gunners are thought to have achieved something of a coup behind the scenes as we gear up for the transfer window.
Real Madrid's Paulo Xavier has reportedly made the switch to north London as the Premier League leaders look to profit from some of South America's as yet unearthed gems.
For more on that one ahead of the transfer window, check out the link below...
Varane 'is keen to extend his stay at Old Trafford'
And on the topic of centre backs, United could find Raphael Varane is keen to stay on at Old trafford.
The former French international had been out of the side for some time, but an injury to Harry Maguire has brought him back into contention in recent weeks.
But reports are suggesting that United fans could see a fair amount more of the former Real Madrid star in the next few seasons...
Could PSG be in the hunt for a new centre back?
There are also reports that PSG could be wading into the transfer market to bolster their defensive options.
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Brazilian youngster Lucas Beraldo is already in talks with the French giants, and is thought to have given his consent to the Parisian outfit.
As per Brazilian reports, the fee currently being discussed is around £21.5million.
What's next for Kalvin Phillips?
Another who has spent much of their time in Manchester on the bench, Kalvin Phillips' future could be decided in the coming month.
The former Leeds star has been linked with a move to both Serie A and another Premier League side, but which would he favour?
Here Mail Sport's SIMON JONES has the info on where the England midfielder wants to go.
Van de Beek 'is in Germany for his Frankfurt medical'
Sky Sports are reporting that Donny van de Beek is already in Germany for his medical with Frankfurt...
Klopp is not ruling out any additions in January
This week's LIVERPOOL CONFIDENTIAL outlined that there may be some signings made up at Anfield next month.
The Reds suffered a huge blow with Joel Matip ruled out likely until the end of the season with an ACL injury, while there is also a lack of strength in depth at central defensive midfield.
Moreover, Fabio Carvalho's loan spell at RB Leipzig is soon to end, and as such there could be another move on the cards for the former Fulham star.
Check out some of the latest Liverpool transfer stories in the link below...
A new option for Sancho
Van de Beek is not the only one enduring a tough period at Old Trafford.
Jadon Sancho has been frozen out of the side this season, and although he had been linked with a move to Dortmund, where he signed for United from in the first place, another German side has emerged as a contender for his services.
For an update on Sancho's options, check out the story below.
Bernardo Silva has his say on Saudi links
The emergence of the Saudi Pro League as a transfer rival this summer was arguably the story of the last transfer window.
The likes of Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Neymar Jnr and Jordan Henderson were among the premier names that were lured to the Gulf State, and have since been playing their trade in Saudi Arabia.
Bernardo Silva - often linked with Barcelona - has been among the latest Premier League stars to be linked with a move, and you can see what he had to say at the link below...
Van de Beek inching closer to Old Trafford exit?
One of the bigger stories ahead of the start of the transfer window, Donny van de Beek has been edging closer to an Old Trafford exit.
The Dutch midfielder is expected to have a medical at Eintracht Frankfurt in the next day or so ahead of a loan deal which includes the option to buy the £40m flop for around £13m!
You can check out the latest on Van de Beek's potential move at the link below!
Will Madueke be on the move next month?
With a squad the size of Mauricio Pochettino's at Chelsea, it will come as no surprise then to hear that there are more players that could be on the move next month.
Noni Madueke had shown some bright sparks at the tail end of last term under Frank Lampard, but has struggled for monites this season.
Reports have suggested that there could be a spell on loan on the horizon for Madueke in January, but Pochettino has seemingly ruled out such a move...
Where better to start the day?
What better place to start then than our daily TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN?
Every morning we round up all the biggest stories ahead of the day, and today's edition discusses Man United's striker hunt, Barcelona's willingness to table offers for a Brazilian forward, and not one but TWO Chelsea defenders that could be on the move.
Take a look at the link below for more on that one...
Good Morning!
Good morning everyone and welcome back to Mail Sport's daily Transfer News Live blog!
We're hurtling towards the chaos that is the January transfer window with just a couple of weeks left before the market opens for a brief mid-season burst.
As such, there are plenty of rumours and reports flooding through the mill at the moment, so stick with us today as we take you through some of the biggest and njuiciest stories brewing away ahead of January!
- Goodnight everyone!
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TOP STORIES
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Jean-Clair Todibo completes his West Ham medical ahead £34m move to the London Stadium... with club expected to announce the deal in the coming days
Bizarre moment leader of women's 10,000m final Rahel Daniel 'wanders off' midway through race in Paris - before being blocked from exiting stadium by Olympic officials
Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' after 100m sprint exit and is still upset ahead of 200m final
Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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BBC TV reporter with no arms hits back at vile trolls who mocked him during Olympic boxing commentary for his disability
Wayne Rooney reveals who he wants as England's next permanent manager to succeed Gareth Southgate - as Lee Carsley is appointed interim boss for Nations League matches next month
Olympics closing ceremony has undergone changes 'for the umpteenth time', executive director admits, after fierce backlash against opening event panned for 'Last Supper parody' and 'mockery' of Christianity
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Noah Lyles reveals he has COVID after needing to be wheeled off the track after third-place 200m finish - but insists he has no regrets and even HUGS his Olympics rivals
Team GB's very own Spiderman! Toby Roberts, 19, wins sensational GOLD medal - Britain's 14th of the Olympics - in gripping men's boulder and lead final
Alica Schmidt, dubbed the 'world's sexiest athlete', crashes OUT of the Olympic women's 4x400m relay heats as Germany fail to reach the final
Paris 2024 organizers vow to REPLACE rusty Olympics medals after Team USA star revealed shocking condition after just one week
Former Liverpool star is BANISHED from the first team and brutally transfer-listed by new club after nightmare season
Olympics fans joke there is at least one 'natty athlete' as they laud Croatian water polo star Josip Vrlic with a seemingly 'normal' physique
Terrifying moment medics rush to help collapsed French athlete Alessia Zarbo in the middle of Olympics 10,000m final - as race continues next to her
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Watch the shocking moment a Chinese hockey player SMACKS ball at Belgium opponent after full-time - sparking a mass bust-up on the pitch - as Olympics semi-final descends into chaos
Olympics pole vaulter Alysha Newman breaks silence amid OnlyFans criticism after she TWERKED to the crowd
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Atletico Madrid 'tried to PULL OUT of £33.7m move' for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher... as chief of rival Spanish club says Diego Simeone's side wanted to sign one of their midfielders instead
Transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz into 1500m final at Paris Olympics
Bronny James sparks dating buzz as he is spotted watching dad LeBron at the Olympics with Salli Richardson-Whitfield's daughter Parker Whitfield
Chelsea agree shock £54m Pedro Neto deal as new boss Enzo Maresca's spending heads for £200MILLION - with Atletico forward Samu Omorodion also in-bound... and striker search is NOT over!
People are calling for Olympic Games gold medallist Ethan Katzberg to take a DNA test following his triumph in Paris
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Simone Biles' coach hits out at Olympics judges after giving Team USA gymnast 'harsh' penalty in the balance beam final
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