Transfer Developments
In the latest developments on the transfer front, Juventus forward Jonathan David has emerged as a prime target for both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. Reports from Tuttomercato indicate that the Canadian international could find himself on the move, especially after his underwhelming performance at Juventus, where he has managed just one goal in ten appearances since arriving on a free transfer from Lille. This setback has seen him drop behind Dusan Vlahovic in the club’s striking hierarchy, prompting interest from AC Milan as they seek alternatives to underperforming forward Santiago Giménez.
Tottenham’s Pursuit
Tottenham Hotspur is not just eyeing David; they’ve also set their sights on Iliman Ndiaye, a standout at Everton, as a potential substitute for long-time target Morgan Rogers. TEAMtalk reveals that Ndiaye has enjoyed a solid Premier League season, netting four goals. The 25-year-old is being pursued by multiple clubs, including Newcastle, AC Milan, and Atlético Madrid, with his market value climbing, rumored to be well above £30 million. Everton is expected to resist any January overtures for Ndiaye, whose contract extends until mid-2029.
Barcelona’s Interest
Meanwhile, Barcelona is monitoring Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz, who has become instrumental in their squad under manager Oliver Glasner. The 29-year-old is drawing interest from Chelsea and Manchester City as well, with reports suggesting Barcelona sees him as a priority for their right-back position next summer, potentially available for around €30 million.
Other Transfer News
In further announcements, Everton is also reportedly keen on acquiring Midtjylland’s young striker Franculino Djú, who has made a striking impression in the Danish Superliga with 13 goals in as many matches. Additionally, Eintracht Frankfurt is actively pursuing PSV’s Ayodele Thomas and Newcastle’s William Osula, although successful negotiations could face challenges.
Liverpool’s Ambitions
Liverpool is preparing a significant bid of over €100 million for Internazionale’s Alessandro Bastoni while also keeping a close watch on Kenan Yildiz, amid uncertainty regarding his future at Juventus, with top-flight clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea, also interested. Further, Liverpool is tracking Feyenoord’s Givairo Read, who has garnered attention from other European heavyweights such as Bayern Munich and Manchester United.
Contract Updates
In contract news, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka is close to finalizing an extension that would keep him at the club until 2030. As winter transfers approach, clubs like Manchester United are keeping an eye out for potential strikers, especially given injuries to key players. With Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo unavailable due to the Africa Cup of Nations, reinforcements may be necessary.
Youth Transfers
On the youth front, Bayer Leverkusen is contemplating bringing back winger Kerim Alajbegović from FC Salzburg, while clubs in Romania, Switzerland, and France are showing interest in striker Samba So from Rapperswil-Jona.
