Real Madrid is eyeing Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven, while Man United’s Kobbie Mainoo considers a Napoli loan. Arsenal may sell Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard. Other potential moves include Fabianski to West Ham, Mateta to Aston Villa, and Wharton attracting top clubs.
The football world is buzzing with transfer rumors and potential player moves as clubs gear up for the January transfer window and beyond. Real Madrid's interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven headlines Wednesday's gossip, while young Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo is reportedly eyeing a loan move to Napoli if his playing time at Old Trafford remains limited. Meanwhile, Arsenal is said to be considering parting ways with two of their attacking players.
Real Madrid has set its sights on Tottenham's talented centre-back, Micky van de Ven, according to reports from Fichajes. The 24-year-old Dutch defender has impressed with his performances for Spurs, catching the attention of the Spanish giants. However, Tottenham is likely to demand a hefty fee for Van de Ven, with a figure of around £70 million being mentioned. Whether Real Madrid is willing to meet that valuation remains to be seen, but their interest underscores the defender's growing reputation in European football.
Kobbie Mainoo, the 20-year-old Manchester United midfielder, is reportedly growing impatient with his lack of playing time at Old Trafford. ESPN reports that Mainoo may seek to resurrect a loan move to Napoli in January if his opportunities do not improve. The young Englishman is highly regarded, but faces stiff competition for places in United's midfield. A loan spell in Serie A could provide him with valuable experience and the chance to showcase his talent on a regular basis.
Arsenal is reportedly weighing up the possibility of selling Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 28, and Belgium forward Leandro Trossard, 30, in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. While both players have contributed to the team, Arsenal may be looking to refresh their attacking options and generate funds for new signings. Jesus and Trossard's potential departures would undoubtedly spark interest from other clubs, and it will be interesting to see if Arsenal follows through with these sales.
In other news, West Ham United is in discussions to re-sign Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, just two months after the 40-year-old's contract expired, according to Talksport. Crystal Palace's French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, is not interested in a move to Leeds United but would be keen on joining Aston Villa, reports Teamtalk. Liverpool and Newcastle United have joined Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, according to Teamtalk.
Tottenham's Yves Bissouma, 29, may be on his way out of the club after falling out of favor under new boss Thomas Frank, according to Football Insider. Atletico Madrid is keeping tabs on Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur, with the 28-year-old Uruguay midfielder's contract expiring next summer, according to Fichajes. New Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou may bring former Tottenham backroom staff members Mile Jedinak, Nick Montgomery, and Sergio Raimundo to the City Ground, according to the Mail.
Manchester United hopes Andre Onana performs well on loan at Trabzonspor this season so they can sell the 29-year-old Cameroon international for a significant fee next summer, according to Football Insider. Manchester United's 21-year-old English winger Sam Mather could leave for a Turkish club before their transfer window closes, either on loan or permanently, according to the Manchester Evening News. Joao Mendes, son of Brazil and Barcelona legend Ronaldinho, is leaving Burnley and is set to join Hull City's under-21s, according to the Hull Daily Mail.
Manchester United has also set its sights on signing Belgium centre-back Zeno Debast, 21, from Sporting in January, but Arsenal and Aston Villa are also interested, according to Fichajes. The transfer market is heating up, and these are just some of the stories making headlines as clubs prepare for a busy few months ahead.