Manchester United is aiming to convince Mbappe to reject Real Madrid’s advances. Conversely, Real Madrid has set its sights on Manchester City attacker Julian Alvarez, with president Florentino Perez optimistic about winning the competition with Barcelona for the Argentine midfielder.
Radio Continental AM 590 reveals that Madrid has initiated contact with Alvarez’s agent, expressing a strong desire to secure his signature in the summer.
According to The Mail, Bayern Munich and Newcastle United are set for a showdown in pursuit of a loan deal for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Phillips, currently with Bayern Munich, is also a reported target for Tottenham Hotspur in the upcoming January transfer window, as per The Telegraph.
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, valued at €85 million (approximately £74 million) by Sport, has attracted interest from Manchester United, Newcastle, and Manchester City, setting up a potential battle with Bayern Munich for his services.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta has officially dismissed the possibility of Lionel Messi returning on loan in January, echoing Messi’s own statements during Inter Miami’s last MLS match of 2023. However, The Sun suggests a different perspective from Barcelona’s sporting director Deco, who remains optimistic about Messi’s eventual return to Camp Nou.
In an unexpected turn, Mundo Deportivo reports that Real Madrid is contemplating the return of Jose Mourinho as manager should Carlo Ancelotti depart at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team.
Several top clubs, including Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Chelsea, have shown interest in Juventus’ striking options. Tutto Juve suggests that while bids around €80 million (£70 million) are anticipated, a larger offer, potentially in the range of €100 million (£87 million), may be necessary to secure the deal.
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly urging the team to pursue a transfer for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, aiming to ward off competition from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to Fichajes.
Roma is expressing interest in Chelsea center-back Trevoh Chalobah, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, with Chalobah currently a part of Chelsea’s squad.
