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Arsenal has shown interest in Real Sociedad‘s midfielder Martin Zubimendi, yet the 24-year-old Spain international appears hesitant to make a club switch in January.
Chelsea reached out to Sporting Lisbon regarding the acquisition of defender Ousmane Diomande and striker Viktor Gyokeres. However, they were informed that securing both players in a package deal would require a payment of £156 million.
Fulham has finalized an arrangement with Fluminense for midfielder Andre, leaving the decision to join Craven Cottage in the hands of the 22-year-old Brazil international.
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Kalvin Phillips has informed Manchester City of his readiness to depart in January, with Newcastle and Juventus among the interested parties looking to secure the England midfielder on loan until the season’s conclusion.
Crystal Palace‘s head of sports medicine, Zafar Iqbal, will depart from the club at the season’s end to join Premier League rivals Arsenal.
Luton Town is contemplating ending the season-long loan of Arsenal and Belgium midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, to allocate resources toward strengthening other positions.
TRANSFER GOSSIP
Manchester United is prepared to offer Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo a salary more than seven times his current earnings in Spain to secure his signature in January.
Aston Villa want Germany forward Timo Werner, on loan from RB Leipzig as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
Napoli are close to agreeing a 12-month contract extension with striker Victor Osimhen which will include a £112m buyout clause to try and fend off Premier League interest.
