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Liverpool FC

Liverpool scout 22-year-old South American ahead of summer move

Liverpool is interested in signing Porto midfielder Alan Varela for a quality defensive midfield role.

Varela could provide a long-term midfield solution for Liverpool due to his attributes and potential to develop. [ more ]

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Man United Transfer News: Ismail Yuksek dreams of Old Trafford move

Ismail Yuksek dreams of joining Manchester United.

Manchester United potentially considering a move for a defensive midfielder. [ more ]

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Manchester United to compete with Barcelona for 29-year-old La Liga ace

Manchester United favorites to sign Guido Rodriguez

Quality defensive midfielder needed by Manchester United and Barcelona [ more ]

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Weekend Warm-up: Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi is the apple of Bayern Munich's eye; Checking out Militarie Gun; Bundesliga predictions; Thoughts on Fargo's season finale; A Marvel Odyssey update; and MORE!

Bayern Munich is now favoring Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi as their choice for a defensive midfielder

Zubimendi is younger and potentially a cheaper option than João Palhinha [ more ]

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Liverpool join the race to sign 25-year-old Arsenal target with 13 goal contributions

Liverpool is interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, along with Arsenal and Barcelona.

Luiz's defensive qualities and ability to contribute creatively make him an attractive option for Liverpool and Arsenal. [ more ]

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Report: Bayern Munich midfielder search turns to Martin Zubimendi

Bayern considering Martín Zubimendi as a priority defensive midfielder target, distancing from João Palhinha.

Bayern's potential hiring of Xabi Alonso as coach may impact chances of signing Zubimendi. [ more ]

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Luis Enrique quick to dismiss rumors of Marquinhos potentially going to Bayern Munich this summer

Bayern Munich seeks a defensive midfielder despite Tuchel leaving.

João Palhinha and Marquinhos are potential targets for Bayern. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich keeping an eye on Paris Saint-Germain's Marquinhos

Tuchel wanted a defensive midfielder at Bayern Munich since last summer.

Bayern Munich is eyeing Marquinhos as a potential solution for the defensive midfield position. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich still prioritizing search for a holding midfielder

Bayern Munich pursued João Palhinha for defensive midfield, but priorities shifted to defensive reinforcements in winter.

Bayern's board and front office plan to sign a defensive midfielder this summer due to priority shift in winter. [ more ]

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Daily Schmankerl: Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich not headed to Saudi Arabia; Kevin Danso, Jonathan Clauss; Liverpool, BVB, RB Leipzig all eyeing former Bayern prospect; Joao Palhinha too expensive for FC Barcelona?; and MORE!

Bayern Munich dropped pursuits of Kevin Danso and Jonathan Clauss

Barcelona interested in signing João Palhinha as a defensive midfielder [ more ]

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Juventus linked with summer move for Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey

Juventus are interested in signing Thomas Partey from Arsenal in the summer of 2024.

Partey has had injury issues and has been played out of position at right-back for Arsenal. [ more ]

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Arsenal

Arsenal plotting summer move for 22-year-old midfield powerhouse

Arsenal are interested in signing Amadou Onana, a defensive midfielder from Everton.

Onana could be a suitable replacement for Thomas Partey at Arsenal.

Onana's qualities would help Arsenal dominate the midfield. [ more ]

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Arsenal send scouts to watch Ezequiel Fernandez in action

Arsenal are interested in signing Boca Juniors midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez.

Fernandez is valued at 15 million and could be a quality long-term acquisition for Arsenal. [ more ]

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Arsenal 'agree to meet' 50m asking price for midfielder: report

Arsenal is looking to strengthen their midfield by reigniting their interest in midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

Zubimendi has a release clause of €60 million and has attracted interest from Barcelona as well. [ more ]

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Fulham's Joao Palhinha still interested in Bayern Munich move, but a deal would be increasingly complicated

Bayern Munich's attempt to sign JoÃ£o Palhinha from Fulham collapsed at the last minute during the summer transfer window.

Thomas Tuchel still wants to sign a defensive midfielder and defensive reinforcements during the January transfer window. [ more ]

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Joao Palhinha permitted to leave Fullham for reduced fee, Bayern remain interested

Bayern Munich is interested in signing JoÃ£o Palhinha as a defensive midfielder.

Fulham may be willing to let Palhinha go for a lower fee in the January transfer window.

Bayern is reluctant to pay more than â¬60m for Palhinha. [ more ]

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Daily Schmankerl: Germany's Julian Nagelsmann see Joshua Kimmich as a No. 6; Man City to challenge Liverpool on Leroy Sane; A comparison between English and German football; City wants Erling Haaland extension; and MORE!

German national team boss Julian Nagelsmann sees Joshua Kimmich as a defensive midfielder rather than a right-back.

The role of Kimmich at Bayern Munich is uncertain, with rumors of a potential move and the question of whether he will remain in his current position or move upfield.

Bayern Munich star Leroy SanÃ© is rumored to be attracting interest from Liverpool FC and Manchester City for a potential return to England. [ more ]

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Bayern Munich sporting director admits Joao Palhinha is still on club's radar

Bayern Munich is still interested in signing JoÃ£o Palhinha from Fulham FC.

Bayern Munich is exploring the market for defensive midfielders.

The price for Palhinha may be higher now due to his new contract at Fulham. [ more ]

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AGAIN?! Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich tipped for move to right-back

Joshua Kimmich's past excellence at right-back continues to be a topic of discussion.

Thomas Tuchel may consider moving Kimmich to right-back if Bayern sign a new defensive midfielder.

Kimmich's future at Bayern may be influenced by his preferred position and transfer interest from other clubs. [ more ]

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Chelsea

Man United-linked Amadou Onana 'likely' to leave Everton this summer - Old Trafford Faithful

Manchester United may prioritize signing a new defensive midfielder to allow player development.

Amadou Onana could potentially leave Everton, with Manchester United interested in his acquisition. [ more ]

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Liverpool are targeting 'the next Javier Mascherano' - who has already embarrassed Arsenal this season: report

Liverpool scouting potential new defensive midfielder compared to Mascherano

Alan Varela being scouted by Liverpool and Manchester City for potential summer move [ more ]

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Sources: Juve striker Kean set for Atletico loan

Atlético Madrid are close to signing Juventus forward Moise Kean on loan for the rest of the season.

Atlético Madrid are also working on completing the signing of goalkeeper Horatiu Moldovan from Rapid Bucharest. [ more ]

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Manchester United, Newcastle United keen on Kenneth Taylor

Ajax midfielder Kenneth Taylor is being linked with a move to the Premier League, with several clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United, interested.

Taylor could be a quality acquisition for Manchester United, providing defensive cover and allowing for more creative freedom in the midfield.

The 21-year-old is highly rated and has already established himself as a key player for Ajax and the Netherlands. [ more ]

Soccer News

Douglas Luiz too expensive for Arsenal - Soccer News

Arsenal are interested in signing Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa in the January transfer window.

Arsenal may not be able to afford Luiz due to his price tag.

Arsenal is in need of a new defensive midfielder due to injury issues with Thomas Partey. [ more ]

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Liverpool FC

Liverpool leading the chase for Andre Trindade

Liverpool is leading the race to sign Brazilian midfielder Andre.

Liverpool needs to sign a quality defensive midfielder and Andre would be a superb acquisition for them. [ more ]

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Arsenal

Arsenal cannot afford Martin Zubimendi in January? - Soccer News

Arsenal are interested in signing Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad in the January transfer window.

Zubimendi is considered one of the best defensive midfielders in La Liga.

Arsenal's pursuit of Zubimendi may be hindered by his price tag. [ more ]

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