Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Murillo, Aké in defensive push

Barcelona need a central defender and could replace Nottingham Forest Murillo or that of Manchester City Nathan Akéwhile Coventry City want £200m to let USMNT striker Haji Wright join West Ham United. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– There have been many discussions about Barcelona’s intention to sign a central defender. Sport suggests Nottingham Forest defender’s name Murillo is gaining momentum and, although a January move is unlikely, they have already made contact with the 23-year-old’s representatives ahead of the summer. It is stated in another report from Sport that Barca could consider signing Manchester City’s contract. Nathan Aké on loan in January.
– West Ham United inquired about Coventry City and USMNT striker Haji Wright but faced incredible demands worth £200 million, says The Telegraph. This fee would be a new world record, but it will never happen for Wright, with NeymarBarcelona’s £198 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 will likely never be broken. Meanwhile, Hammers’ interest in Coventry striker Ellis Sims He’s also unlikely to go anywhere.
– Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to spend £150m for the January transfer window, according to The Sun. Club interested in Manchester City winger Savinhobut AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Sémenyo is their priority although a £65m move is unlikely due to competition from Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United, while they have also been linked with the FC Porto striker. Samu Aghehowa. Spurs could also sign a left-back or replace a left center-back. Micky van de Ven can play wider.
– Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is Juventus’ dream signing, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport, although it would take a transfer request from the 25-year-old and a suitable offer for the Magpies to let him leave. THE Bianconeri could aim for a first loan with permanent signing obligation which would be conditional on his qualification for the Champions League. They could also consider including the striker Jonathan David in a deal if Newcastle are open to the possibility. Corriere dello Sport suggests Juventus are pushing for Marseille midfielder Pierre-Émile Hojbjerg despite the French, they didn’t want him to leave and might consider signing Xaver Schlager when the midfielder’s contract at RB Leipzig expires this summer.
– AC Milan is interested in Juventus central defender Federico Gatti and approached his agents about a possible exchange, reports Nicolo Schira. Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri is keen on the 27-year-old, having worked with him at Juve, but Milan are not considering the midfielder’s inclusion Samuele Ricci in any transaction. Instead, they proposed Koni DeWinter And Santiago Gimenez as possible options.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Lyon, Napoli and Galatasaray are pushing to sign Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarté on loan, while Marseille, Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Juventus and Atletico Madrid are also interested. (Ekrem Konur)
– Columbus Crew, Al Nassr, Al Ittihad and Al Hilal are all interested in the Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, with the Red Devils only willing to extend the 33-year-old’s contract if he accepts a significant pay cut. (Caught offside)
-Everton Jarrad Branthwaite remains one of the best central defender options for Manchester United, while Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi is another key player being considered for the role. (Caught offside)
– Bayern Munich, Napoli, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all keeping a close eye on the Genk midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas‘ situation. (Caught offside)
– Inter Milan have intensified their contacts with Hajduk Split regarding the 18-year-old central defender Branimir Mlacicamid interest from Barcelona, Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– Crystal Palace is interested in the Angers striker Sidiki Cherif and an unnamed German club are ready to make a move for the 19-year-old during the winter window. (The Parisian)
– AC Milan is not satisfied Christophe Nkunku and could let the striker leave if a good offer arrives. (Nicolo Schira)
– Atalanta attacking midfielder Daniel Maldini is Lazio’s dream signing and could leave La Déa. (Corriere dello Sport)
– There’s more on Lazio, who are linked with the free agent winger Lorenzo Insigne plus Atalanta midfielders Lazar Samardzic And Marco Brescianini. (Gazzetta du Sport)
– Lyon, Lille, Lazio and Villarreal are all interested Giorgi Tsitaishvililoaned to Metz by Dynamo Kyiv. (Footmercato)
– Leeds United are holding internal discussions on whether to make a concrete decision for the RB Leipzig defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu. (TEAMtalk)
– Al Ittihad, Al Shabab and Al Ahli interested in Fenerbahce Y strikerOussef En-Nesyriand the Turkish club intends to use the expected 35 million euros to move to Atletico Madrid. Alexander Sorloth. (Ekrem Konur)
– Lazio left-back Nuno Tavares is close to completing his move to Al Ittihad and has an agreement in principle for a contract that runs until 2029. (Nicolo Schira)
– AFC Bournemouth striker Enes Unal is looking forward to returning to La Liga and there have been first contacts with Getafe. (AS)
– LA Galaxy finalizes deal to sign free agent central defender Justin Haakwho last played for New York City FC. (Athletic)




