Discussing the Guler situation, sources with links to the agents industry suggested that the player was not currently keen on leaving the Bernabeu. However, Arsenal and Chelsea are continuing to monitor the Turkey international as there's some sense that Madrid could cash in for the right price this summer. Arsenal are continuing to monitor Arda Guler, one source said. The challenge would be persuading the player, who is not currently looking to leave Real Madrid.
Leeds United have been heavily linked with a move for the Union Berlin defender Danilho Doekhi in recent weeks. According to Florian Plettenberg, Daniel Fake is very interested in signing the 27-year-old and hopes to wrap up the move quickly. The player will be out of contract at the end of the season, and Leeds are hoping to sign him on a free transfer.
Manchester United are looking to improve their defensive unit, and they have identified Tarik Muharemovic as a target. According to a report from Gazzetta di Modena, Manchester United are keeping tabs on the Sassuolo defender. It will be interesting to see if they follow up on their interest with an official offer to get the deal done. They have been scouting the player regularly, and they sent scouts to watch the player in action last Sunday.
Barcelona are looking to improve the defensive unit, and they are keeping tabs on the Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, as per Fichajes. The 23-year-old Ecuadorian is on loan at the Premier League club, but he has not been a regular starter for them. Arsenal have an option to sign him permanently for 45 million at the end of the season. It will be interesting to see if they take up the opportunity.
Sunderland are reportedly looking to build on their sensational return to the Premier League by securing one of the most productive attackers in Portugal. With the Black Cats currently sitting in the top six, manager Regis Le Bris is keen to add more firepower to his squad during the January window, with Brazilian star Andre Luiz emerging as a top target.
Sunderland has been linked with a move for the French international midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Sunderland are looking to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and they have identified the 26-year-old central midfielder as a target. The Lazio midfielder has been linked with a move away from Italy, and it will be interesting to see if he returns to the Premier League. Sunderland have already contacted the Italian club regarding a potential move.
A sign of fate? Sometimes there are signs that seem like destiny. Konstantinos Karetsas - Genk's talented left-footed forward - hadn't scored this season before the most recent round of the Europa League. He is an attacking midfielder who plays mostly on the right, he's more accustomed to setting up goals than scoring them himself. Assists are his specialty, with nine already in all competitions. The match against Basel, in short, was the classic exception.
However, according to MARCA, the top priority for Atletico Madrid director Mateu Alemany is to keep Alvarez at the club and, as such, he is already planning a renewal for the Argentine, who Laporta sees as the dream signing. With a €500 million release clause, a contract until 2030, and the club fully convinced that no player fits the post-Griezmann era better, no one at Atletico imagines a future without Alvarez. In fact, the club president, Enrique Cerezo, made it clear in a recent interview, stating that the striker was an undisputed part of their project and would not be sold.
Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne is reportedly emerging as a transfer target for AC Milan next summer, according to reports in Italy. The Frenchman has been a key player at Villa Park since his move from Everton a few years ago, and he remains under contract with the Midlands club until 2028. However, it seems there is now some growing fear among people inside Villa that Milan pose a serious threat to keeping hold of Digne.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the highly talented defender, Lautaro Rivero. The 21-year-old has done well for River Plate, and his performances have attracted the attention of Tottenham and Atletico Madrid, as per Fichajes. Both clubs are hoping to bring the player to Europe, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. Lautaro Rivero could be a useful addition Tottenham could use more quality and depth in the defensive unit, and the 21-year-old would be a long-term acquisition.
Liverpool are already looking for a future after Virgil van Dijk, and they have identified the Valencia defender Cesar Tarrega as a potential target. According to a report from Fichajes, the 23-year-old Spanish defender is being considered as a potential long-term alternative to the Netherlands international. It will be interesting to see if Liverpool decides to make a move for him at the end of the season.
According to Fichajes, they could offer 50 million (43m) for the Argentina International midway through the season. It will be interesting to see if Atletico Madrid are willing to sanction his departure. He was an important player for them last season, scoring five goals and picking up nine assists in 50 matches across all competitions. Giuliano Simeone would be a solid addition He is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three, and he is a very important player for them.
Aston Villa are looking to add more quality in the middle of the park, and they have identified Mateus Fernandes as a target. The Southampton midfielder has been linked with a move away from the relegated club.
