Football transfer rumours: Man Utd make Varane decision; Arsenal identify top midfield target
- Chelsea and Liverpool have to wait on Florian Wirtz
- Alphonso Davies edges towards Real Madrid
- Plus news on David Raya, Ibrahima Konate, Kalvin Phillips and more
By 90min Staff
90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag would like to keep Raphael Varane amid rising interest in his services from the Saudi Pro League. Varane has been overlooked for Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans in Ten Hag's starting lineup in recent weeks for 'tactical' reasons. (Football Insider)
Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, though they will have to wait until the summer to sign him with a winter exit ruled out by the Bundesliga leaders. (TEAMtalk)
Erling Haaland's agent, Rafaeal Pimenta, has denied holding talks with Real Madrid over a potential transfer away from Manchester City. She was spotted at the Bernabeu attending the 3-0 win over Braga in the Champions League midweek. (GOAL)
Alphonso Davies is currently leaning towards joining Real Madrid as opposed to extending his contract at Bayern Munich. His representatives have been in contact with Los Blancos over a potential transfer. (SPORT1)
The Barcelona hierarchy are currently debating over how best to use their January transfer budget. The two options on the table are registering forward Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense or signing a new midfielder. (SPORT)
Liverpool will not entertain offers from PSG for Ibrahima Konate, who has increasingly been linked with his hometown club. (Caught Offside)
Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is top of Arsenal's list of midfield targets, with the Gunners set to dip their toes into the January market due to the unavailability of Thomas Partey. (Fabrizio Romano)
David Raya was the subject of interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Bayern Munich prior to completing his summer move to Arsenal from Brentford, according to the goalkeeper's agent. (AFTV)
Juventus have held talks with the representatives of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips over a switch to the Allianz Stadium. The England international is open to a move. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Tottenham will step up their efforts to sign a left-sided centre-back during the January window after Micky van de Ven picked up a hamstring injury. Bournemouth's Lloyd Kelly remains on their radar. (Evening Standard)
David de Gea could end up at Real Betis as he continues to look for a club following his Manchester United release. (Rudy Galetti)
Arsenal are one of a number of clubs monitoring the development of Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez. (Fabrizio Romano)
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