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Welcome back to our continuous LIVE coverage of all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors with the January window fast approaching.
While Covid-19 has had a huge impact on club finances around the world, a lot of money is still being spent in the summer window and it will undoubtedly change hands once more when we enter 2021.
There will also be a chance to land some great players in pre-contract deals for the summer, and Lionel Messi is unlikely to sign a new contract in Barcelona following his extraordinary fall with the club.
Manchester City seem to bet on the Argentine legend with Pep Guardiola in charge, but a reunion with Neymar at PSG is also a clear possibility.
Elsewhere, Arsenal are struggling for creativity in midfield and could turn to an unlikely source: Christian Eriksen. The Danish playmaker’s move from Tottenham to Inter Milan hasn’t quite worked out, and Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Gunners could make a move in January for the former Spurs hero.
Follow all the latest news, rumors and gossip from the January transfer window on our LIVE blog.
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Big clubs ready for the battle of Alaba
One of the biggest names we will hear from during the January transfer window is David Alaba.
The Austrian off-roader is a certified Bayern Munich legend, but his future is unclear with his contract next summer.
If Alaba feels that he has won everything that can be won in Munich, there will be no shortage of suitors in line.
The Mirror reports that Manchester United are interested, so interested that they have formally contacted Alaba’s advisers in an attempt to beat Real Madrid and Barcelona.
However, The Sun suggests that Liverpool, who signed Alaba’s former Bayern teammate Thiago Alcántara in the summer, and Chelsea will also be present with a shout, so the defender will have his club selection. and lucrative offers to examine.
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Good morning and welcome back to our LIVE transfer news coverage with the January window fast approaching.
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Good morning and welcome back to our LIVE transfer news coverage with the January window fast approaching.
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De Bruyne prepares to extend his stay
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will sign a new long-term contract at the club, according to The Guardian.
The Belgian’s current deal doesn’t expire until 2023, but the report claims he will put pen to paper and extend his stay for two more years after Pep Guardiola pledged his own future to the Etihad earlier this year.
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Saliba meeting planned
William Saliba’s agent must be in London for talks with Arsenal about the defender’s future, according to L’Equipe.
The French daily says Saliba is expected to be loaned out in January to a number of interested clubs, namely the former Saint-Etienne.
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The Barça wants to sell to Coutinho
Barcelona are looking to get rid of Philippe Coutinho before finding another bill for Liverpool.
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Coutinho has enjoyed a new life with Ronald Koeman at the Camp Nou, playing 12 times this season.
But as Liverpool must pay £ 18m more if Coutinho plays another 10 games, Barcelona are now looking to sell.
Sport claims that Barça wants to get rid of it before Coutinho reaches the 100-game milestone that the clause will activate.
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Chelsea’s Alaba boost
Chelsea have been given a boost in their search for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba.
Alaba will be a free agent for the summer and, so far, has refused to agree to a contract extension.
Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: “Bayern did everything possible to try to reach an agreement. We had many conversations, but we wanted answers from him by the end of October.
“What I want to make clear is that our offer showed exactly how much we value him, but he did not accept it.”
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Arsenal want Gómez
Arsenal are studying the possibility of signing Maxi Gómez from Valencia at a reduced price, reports the Mirror.
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The Uruguayan could be the latest victim as Valencia seeks to raise funds amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The forward has a release clause of £ 125 million, but Mikel Arteta is aware that the price will not need to be paid.
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Will the city spend in January?
Pep Guardiola says Man City is unlikely to join his attack in January given the impact of Covid-19 on the club’s finances.
City have struggled for goals this season with Sergio Agüero’s injury problems, scoring 19 goals in 13 Premier League games, just over half of the 37 he had scored at the same stage last season.
But when asked if City was looking to strengthen its strike force in the January window, Guardiola replied: “No, I don’t think so because the economic situation around the world is what it is.
“All clubs fight, we are no exception.”
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