The winter transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Liverpool won’t let Alexander-Arnold go to Real Madrid without a fight
Liverpool will do all they can to keep hold of defender Trent Alexander-Arnold amid interest from Real Madrid, according to the Times.
It is reported that the Premier League club are aiming to keep the 26-year-old on Merseyside despite claims that Los Blancos are confident of securing his signature.
Just over two months remain before he will be able to discuss a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of the Premier League, but manager Arne Slot doesn’t think his vice-captain is distracted by links to the Santiago Bernabeu, with his focus solely on his performances for Liverpool.
Negotiations over a renewal at Anfield are believed to be continuing, and the latest indicates that the Reds could be willing to make him among their highest earners to keep him at the club and avoid losing him on a free transfer.
Alexander-Arnold scored for England during the 3-1 Nations League win over Finland last week, and is in-line to star in the Premier League against Chelsea on Sunday.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Juventus want to sign Dusan Vlahovic to a new contract amid interest from Arsenal, according to Calciomercato. It is reported that there remains some distance with the 24-year-old’s representatives, who are looking for an offer worth €10 million-per-season, and despite reports indicating that interest for his signature could surface in January, it is said that the Bianconeri have no plans to part ways with him when the winter transfer window opens.
– Barcelona have been impressed by Independiente del Valle forward Juan Riquelme Angulo, reports Sport. The 16-year-old Ecuador youth international, who has been compared to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, is believed to be on the radar of several clubs in Europe, after being one of the standout performers at the U15 South America championships.
– Multiple clubs are keeping close tabs on Lille striker Jonathan David, reports Relevo. Barcelona, Internazionale, and Juventus are believed to already be preparing to make a move for the 24-year-old Canada international, but it is reported that clubs in the Premier League are also interested, and could challenge for his signature in January when he is able to discuss a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside of Ligue 1.
– Liverpool are prioritising signing centre-back Virgil van Dijk to a new contract, reports Football Insider. The 33-year-old is believed to be pleased with the squad’s progress since manager Arne Slot joined the club, who are keen to make him part of the project for the “foreseeable future.” Clubs in Europe will be able to discuss a pre-contract agreement with him in January.
– A move for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah is being lined up by Internazionale, according to Team Talk. The Serie A club are reported to be keen on making a move for him quickly to beat competition for his signature from across Europe, with clubs in the Premier League watching his situation. Tah is set to become a free agent next June, and it is believed that he has already made the decision to go in search of a new challenge.
