A round-up of the latest transfer gossip from around Europe as Bayern Munich plot their third offer for Kieran Trippier and Al-Nassr chase a raid on Manchester United.
Der FCB are intent on targeting Newcastle United vice-captain Trippier with Thomas Tuchel desperate to sign a new right-back. But the Magpies have so far thwarted Bayern Munich’s pursuit of the 33-year-old. Eddie Howe hopes to keep Trippier at St James’ Park this month.
Newcastle already have their natural replacement for Trippier after signing Tino Livramento last summer. But Howe hopes to fend off Tuchel’s advances having started Trippier in all 19 of his Premier League appearances this term. He has only failed to feature in two games yet.
HITC Football paper round-up
Bayern Munich are preparing a third offer for the transfer of Kieran Trippier in January after Newcastle rejected a bid worth £13m, per talkSPORT. The Magpies turned down Der FCB’s offer on Tuesday. But Thomas Tuchel is refusing to give up their pursuit of the right-back.
SSC Napoli are set to put Leander Dendoncker through a medical ahead of signing the Aston Villa midfielder on loan. Sky Sports claims that the Belgian arrived at Villa Stuart in Rome on Wednesday afternoon for his fitness tests. He is due to spend the rest of this term in Serie A.
West Ham United are now the firm favourites to sign FC Nordsjaelland star Ibrahim Osman in a £15m January transfer. The Evening Standard reports the Irons have moved to the front of the queue for the 19-year-old winger whom Brighton and Brentford have also had interest in.
Crystal Palace are in talks with Blackburn Rovers over a transfer for Adam Wharton, reports the Daily Mail. The England U20 midfielder has also faced interest from Everton, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle’s scouts. But the Eagles have swooped now to try and seal a switch.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr have spoken to intermediaries about a transfer for Casemiro of Manchester United, per talkSPORT. But any move for the 31-year-old is more likely in the summer. Al-Nassr also want Aaron Wan-Bissaka but Manchester United do not want to sell.
Leeds United are interested in signing Ben Godfrey from Everton with a loan-to-buy transfer, claims TEAMtalk. But the 26-year-old is leaning toward a move abroad if he leaves the Blues this month. AC Milan are one team keeping tabs on his situation with Everton looking to sell.
Hull City have agreed a deal in principle to sign Ryan Giles on loan from Luton Town with the option to buy for £5m. Sky Sports reports that the two teams are now finalising the last part of the deal. The 23-year-old left-back has started five Premier League games this season.
French football expert Jonathan Johnson claims that Liverpool and Real Madrid are possible landing spots for Kylian Mbappe if he leaves Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent in June. But the France forward is keeping his cards close to his chest and wants to play at the Olympics.
West Ham are fighting two rival Premier League clubs over the transfer of ex-Celtic star Jota, per talkSPORT. The 24-year-old is desperate to leave Saudi side Al-Ittihad in January, even though he only joined in July. But he must take a huge pay cut from his £200k-a-week wage.
Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles is not looking to leave St James’ Park this January amid interest at Besiktas. According to Chronicle Live, the Super Lig side have revived their quest to sign the 30-year-old. But he is happy on Tyneside and would like to sign a new contract.
Nottingham Forest have a total verbal agreement with Gio Reyna to sign the USMNT talent on loan from Borussia Dortmund. But Florian Plettenberg reports that the Reds are still yet to make BVB an official offer. Talks are ongoing about a loan with the option to buy, though.
Atletico Madrid have made Celtic an offer for the initial loan transfer of Matt O’Riley, claims Sky Sports. The Colchoneros hope to sign the midfielder for the rest of this season with the obligation to buy. But Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers views O’Riley as a key part of his squad.
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