The summer transfer window is closed for the major leagues in Europe. However, with an eye on January, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Man United look to Toney
Manchester United are one of the clubs keeping close tabs on Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to Calciomercato.
The Bees are reported to have been in talks with the 26-year-old, who has attracted interest from other clubs in the Premier League. He has contributed to eight goals in nine games so far this season, while being named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the Nations League clashes against Germany and Italy in September.
As uncertainty looms over the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, it looks as though the Old Trafford hierarchy have identified Toney as a potential option in January, though Newcastle United, West Ham United and Leeds United have also been watching his situation.
Toney’s contract with Brentford run until the summer of 2025, and the club are hopeful of convincing him to stay at the club with a new £100,000-a-week deal that reflects his performances.
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10.10 BST: AC Milan are looking to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to Calciomercato.
Loftus-Cheek, 26, has seemingly broken through at Stamford Bridge this season with a number of fine performances.
The England international also has a contract with the Blues until 2024, so the club would expect a decent transfer fee to let him go.
09.26 BST: Tottenham are interested in signing Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte, says Record.
Ugarte, 21, has impressed since moving to the club in August 2021 from Famalicao for around €6.5m.
The Uruguay international’s services are reportedly valued at around €80m now, which could dissuade Spurs as they look to add some more squad depth.
08.53 BST: Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos has brushed aside reports that teammate Kylian Mbappe wants to leave the club in the January transfer window.
According to Marca, Mbappe’s rapport with PSG and his teammates has deteriorated since the summer and the player reportedly thinks he made a mistake to remain in Paris and not join Real Madrid.
“The only one I can tell you is that I am a very good friend of Kylian, and as far as I know he is very happy every day here in Paris so…” Ramos told COPE. “He signed a new contract, and I don’t believe those rumours are true. Hence, we continue to be focused on our thing and we are not paying attention to the news that surround us.”
Mbappe, 23, signed a new three-year deal with PSG in May to become the highest-paid player in the world.
08.00 BST: The Daily Telegraph reports that Nottingham Forest have sacked recruitment chiefs George Syrianos and Andy Scott after the club spent £150m in the summer but find themselves in the Premier League relegation zone.
Forest signed an incredible 22 players as they rebuilt their squad for life back in the Premier League, but so far the results haven’t followed.
Manager Steve Cooper was handed a new contract last week, with the blame being placed upon those whose job it was to strengthen the squad. Syrianos was the head of recruitment and Scott the head scout.
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Julien Laurens explains the broken promises that have left Kylian Mbappe wanting out of PSG.
PAPER GOSSIP
– After ESPN revealed on Tuesday that Kylian Mbappe wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain after promises were not kept by the club, Fabrizio Romano reports that the Ligue 1 club have no plans to part ways with him in January. The 23-year-old scored from the spot as PSG drew 1-1 in the Champions League with Benfica.
– Barcelona are eyeing a double swoop for Jorginho and N’Golo Kante, reveals the Evening Standard. Both Chelsea midfielders will be out of contract at the end of the season, and the Blaugrana look to be continuing their recent trend of acquiring players on free transfers. Kante, 31, has made two Premier League appearances this season due to injury, while Jorginho scored in the Blues’ 2-0 win over AC Milan on Tuesday night.
– Enzo Fernandez is on the radar of Barcelona, according to Sport. The 21-year-old has adapted his position this season and impressed from holding midfield, and it is reported the LaLiga side think he could be a potential successor to Sergio Busquets. The Argentina international joined Benfica from River Plate in the summer for €15m.
– Contract talks have begun with Alex Iwobi as Everton look to secure him to a new deal, reports Calciomercato. The 26-year-old has been key for Frank Lampard, who has helped him transition into a midfield role where he has contributed to four goals in nine Premier League starts this season. His contract expires in the summer of 2024.
– Chelsea are interested in Saint-Etienne goalkeeper Noah Raveyre, reveals Le10 Sport. The Blues are considering a move for the 17-year-old France youth international who made his debut for the Ligue 2 club in August, after enjoying success when scouting Edouard Mendy. Raveyre signed professional terms in the summer after coming through the club’s youth academy.