Transfer rumors, news: Man City to rival Arsenal for Mendoza

Arsenal may have to compete with Manchester City for Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendozawhile Barcelona are planning a host of big signings in defense and attack. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the world.

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– Manchester City have joined Arsenal in expressing interest in the Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendozareports the Daily Mail. Although both Premier League clubs have creative midfielders, they will continue to monitor the Spanish youth international’s progress and any developments in his situation. The 20-year-old is also on Real Madrid’s radar. As well as impressing at Elche, where he scored two goals in 10 appearances for the newly promoted La Liga side. Mendoza participated in last month’s FIFA U-20 World Cup, where Spain lost 3-2 to Colombia in the quarterfinals.

– Barcelona are aiming to sign a central defender, a striker and a left winger this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. Basically, they are looking at Sporting CP Gonçalo InácioNottingham Forest Murillothat of Borussia Dortmund Nico SchlotterbeckPalmeiras Luis Benedetti and the Crystal Palace Marc Guéhi. At the front, the Blaugrana like that of Atlético Madrid Julian Alvarez but an agreement would be difficult to reach. That of Manchester City Erling Haaland appears to be ‘another impossible dream’, says Bayern Munich Harry Kane is gaining ground with its release clause of 65 million euros. Away, Barca will decide if they want to trigger their €30m option to sign Marcus Rashford of Manchester United based on their performances, while that of AC Milan Rafael Léão continues to be linked and Raphinha could leave amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.

– Liverpool face dilemma over whether to make a move for AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Sémenyo in January or during the summer transfer window, according to The i Paper. The problem with waiting until the end of the season is that Manchester City are expected to join the race to sign the 25-year-old at this stage. The Ghana international can be signed this winter if a club triggers his release clause, and the Reds view him as Mohamed Salah’s successor.

– Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea have all sent scouts to monitor Jagiellonia Bialystok midfielder Oskar Pietuszewski, according to TEAMtalk. The 17-year-old has already made his mark at the Ekstraklasa this season, recording three goals and two assists in 24 senior appearances despite playing in a deeper position. All three clubs have passed the observation point, as they have held preliminary discussions with Pietuszewski’s camp and are actively preparing steps for the start of the January transfer window.

– Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy has a release clause which will activate in the summer of 2026 and is worth around 50 million euros, reports Sky Sports Deutschland. However, the clause is only valid for Real Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. The 29-year-old wants to win trophies and will therefore make his decision based on Dortmund’s performance and would only consider joining a top club, having already turned down €20 million a year to join Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal. Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani is a strong candidate to replace Guirassy should he leave.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Real Madrid tell Liverpool they have ended their interest in the defender Ibrahima Konatewho will be free to begin negotiations with foreign clubs from January 1 as his contract at Anfield is due to expire this summer. (Athletics)

– Vinicius Junior is set to renew his contract with Real Madrid after apologizing to manager Xabi Alonso and lowering his wage demands. (Sports World)

– Savinho leaving Manchester City in January for a fee of £50 million, with Tottenham Hotspur continuing to show interest in the winger. (Football Insider)

– Sunderland really want Matteo Guendouzi With Lazio’s financial problems, they could allow the midfielder to leave. Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Napoli are also interested. (Calciomercato)

– Roma could lay off EvanFergusonand are trying to sign another striker in January, and they are considering the loan from Manchester United. Joshua ZirkzeeTottenham Hotspur Mathys TelMidtjylland Franculino Dju and to the Corinthians Yuri Alberto. (Calciomercato)

– RB Leipzig defender Lukeba Castle is ready to take the next step in his career and will have a release clause of 80 million euros next year. (Philipp Hinze)

– Leeds United requested a new signing Kalvin Phillips on loan, but a deal is unlikely as they want Manchester City to make a significant contribution to the midfielder’s £250,000-a-week salary. Phillips could consider offers from France, Spain and Germany. (Daily Mirror)

– American U23 winger Cole Campbell has officially submitted a transfer request to leave Borussia Dortmund, with Club Brugge, Anderlecht, Elversberg and Midtjylland all interested in the 19-year-old. (Sky Sports Germany)

– Daniel Maldini could leave Atalanta during the January transfer window. (Nicolo Schira)

– The Saint-Etienne striker Lucas Stassin is the priority of VfB Stuttgart, but 40 million euros are requested for the 20-year-old player. (Sky Sports Germany)

– Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace and Brentford are among the clubs actively monitoring Pogon Szczecin midfielder Adrien Przyborek. (TEAMtalk)

– Eintracht Frankfurt has entered the race to recruit the defensive midfielder from VfL Bochum Cajetan Lenz. (Florian Plettenberg)

– The Roma proposed Zeki Celik a contract that runs until 2029 as they aim to keep the right-back, but several clubs across Europe are monitoring the 28-year-old before potentially signing him as a free agent this summer. (Nicolo Schira)