Arsenal lead race for Pepe
Arsenal are currently the favourite club to sign Lille winger in January according to Mercato365 .
The Ivory Coast international has caught the attention of several clubs from across Europe following his blistering start to the 2018-19 Ligue 1 season that seen him return nine goals and five assists in 15 matches.
With his productive form in front of goal, the Gunners are set to prioritise the signing of the 23-year-old to strengthen their attack.
Bayern Munich track Onyekuru
Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru tops Bayern Munich’s wishlist as the Bavarians monitor his progress in Galatasaray.
Fotospor claims that Bayern are looking to rejuvenate their workforce with the Nigeria international having struggled in the German Bundesliga this season.
Niko Kovac’s side could soon table a formal offer for the 21-year-old who has notched four goals in the Turkish top-flight this season.
Sarr on Fiorentina’s shortlist
Rennes star Ismaila Sarr is among the Fiorentina’s top targets for the January transfer market, according to Tuttosport via Sports Orange .
The Serie A club are exploring options from across Europe to reinforce their offensive rank that has produced five goals so far this campaign.
Sarr who has had an impressive start in the French Ligue 1 this season scoring five goals in 15 appearances, joins Besiktas Ryan Babel and Villarreal’s Nicola Sansone in the shortlist.
Napoli reject €103m Koulibaly bid
Napoli have turned down an offer worth €103 million for defender Kalidou Koulibaly from Manchester United, Corriere dello Sport reports.
The Red Devils are interested in strengthening their defence with Koulibaly who has drawn interests from several European clubs including Barcelona and Chelsea.
But the proposal was received and immediately rejected by President Aurelio De Laurentiis in recent days
Man City target Lyon’s Cornet
Manchester City are monitoring the Maxwel Cornet’s situation at Lyon, according to Calciomercato .
The Ivorian forward caught the eye of Pep Guardiola following his brace in his side’s 2-2 draw against the Premier League champions in Tuesday’s Champions League game.
Cornet has lacked playing time in Bruno Genesio’s squad this season, with all his league appearances this season coming as a substitute.
Eric Bailly up for sale?
Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly might be among the players Manchester United have put up for sale in January transfer window, Manchester Evening News claims.
Bailly is under contract until June 2020 but has struggled to feature for the Red Devils since his last game against Newcastle United in October.
With United in search of a new defender, they need to offload one or two centre-backs to buy a new one.
Hakimi happy at Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid loanee Achraf Hakimi ‘feels at home’ at Borussia Dortmund, says his agent Alejandro Camano.
Hakimi who is on a two-year-loan has enjoyed a bright start in Germany with six assists and a goal in 11 matches and the Bundesliga leaders are ready to make the deal permanent.
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Man Utd plot record £89m move for Koulibaly
Manchester United are set to make Kalidou Koulibaly the world’s most expensive defender in January as they look to strengthen their defence.
The Mirror reports that Jose Mourinho has identified the 27-year-old as his ideal signing in the winter transfer market but might have to wait until the summer if necessary.
Despite being valued at £89 million, United are tipped as favourites to land ahead of Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool.
Ajax dismiss Barca’s interest in Onana
Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar says the club hope to keep goalkeeper Andre Onana for “as long as possible” amid rumours Barcelona want to re-sign him.
Onana has established himself at the Amsterdam club as the first-choice goalkeeper since his arrival from Barcelona academy in 2015.
After several impressive displays over the past three seasons, the Dutch side are not ready to part ways with the 22-year-old.
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Atletico Madrid keep tabs on Kamano
Atletico Madrid have been monitoring the performance of Bordeaux winger Francois Kamano in the past weeks, Mercato365 claims.
Scouts from Wanda Metropolitano including representatives from the Premier League and Serie A were sighted in Saturday’s goalless draw between Bordeaux and Dijon to watch some players and the Guinea international who was in action for 75 minutes.
Kamano has enjoyed a fine start to the Ligue 1 this season with seven goals so far.
Serie A clubs eye Ounas
Chievo Verona and Udinese are the latest Serie A clubs interested in signing Napoli midfielder Adam Ounas, according to Rai Sport via TuttoNapoli .
The Algeria international has limited to playing time in Carlo Ancelotti’s team this season with four Serie A appearances.
A January loan move seems to be the likely option Napoli would consider for the 22-year-old who is still under contract until June 2022.
Ola Aina could join Torino for €8m
Torino are weighing up a €8 million (£7m/$9m) option to sign Ola Aina permanently after being impressed with the Chelsea loanee’s displays since his arrival in Italy in the summer.
Goal understands the Nigeria international who is one of the 40 Chelsea players out on loan, is open to remaining in Serie A, where he has found top-flight game time under Torino coach Walter Mazzarri.
Aina made 11 appearances since his arrival in Turin with a goal to his name.
Rangers to offload Umar for Solanke
Sadiq Umar is set to return to Roma in January after failing to impress Steven Gerrard and Liverpool’s Dominic Solanke is on the verge of moving to Rangers as a replacement.
According to Talksport , Umar’s return to the Stadio Olimpico will open the door for Solanke who is yet to play a game for the Reds this season to join former Liverpool captain at Ibrox.
The Nigeria youth international has made five appearances for Rangers without scoring a goal.
Dortmund seek permanent Hakimi move
Borussia Dortmund will attempt to sign Real Madrid loanee Achraf Hakimi on a permanent deal.
The Morocco international has proved to be a success at the Signal Iduna Park with three assists and a goal in eight Bundesliga outings.
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PSG turn to Gueye as Rabiot’s replacement
Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye as a potential replacement for Adrien Rabiot, the Sun reports.
Gueye has been one of the most consistent performers for Everton since his arrival from Aston Villa with impressive displays at the heart of midfield.
Rabiot’s contract will expire at the end of the season and the Senegalese midfielder is one of the candidates being considered alongside Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey.
Juventus to block to Benatia exit
Juventus are ready to block January departure for Medhi Benatia despite interests from AC Milan and Arsenal.
Goal understands that the Bianconeri have no intention of parting with anyone considered to be important to Allegri’s plans for 2018-19.
Benatia brings important experience to the fold and has acted as back-up for centre-half pair Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini this campaign.
Mane agrees long-term Liverpool deal
Liverpool star Sadio Mane has agreed a new long-term contract that will see him remain at Anfield until 2023.
The deal, set to be finalised before the end of 2018, quashes transfer rumours linking the Senegalese forward who joined the Reds two years ago to Real Madrid.
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Wolves target January move for Balde
Wolverhampton Wanderers are planning a move in January for Inter Milan attacker Keita Balde who has struggled to make an impact for the Nerazzurri this season.
Tuttomercatoweb reports that Inter who have the option to buy the Monaco loanee permanently at the end of the season are not ready to pay around €30m for the deal with the Senegalese yet to score a goal in 13 matches so far.
The Nerazzurri are interested in letting Balde return to Monaco in January, after which Wolves may step in with a loan bid which is believed to cost around around £4.5million.
Wolves hold Diagne talks
Wolverhampton Wanderers have held talks with the representatives of Senegalese striker Mbaye Diagne over a January transfer move, ESPN reports.
The Premier League outfit are ready to bolster their attacking options with Diagne and the next round of negotiations between both parties has been scheduled for this week.
The 27-year-old has scored 12 goals and provided two assists in 12 league appearances for Kasimpasa who are third in the Turkish Super Lig table.
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