Football transfer rumours: Real Madrid plot James move; Man Utd monitoring Ferguson

  • Plus Barcelona begin talks over 2024 deal for Spain international winger
  • Arsenal star duo to sign new contracts
  • Liverpool's stance on Thiago Alcantara's potential move to Turkey
Two men on the move?
Two men on the move? / Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images, Steve Bardens/Getty Images
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90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...


Real Madrid will look to sign Chelsea captain Reece James in either 2024 or 2025 as they ramp up their efforts to bring in a long-term successor to current right-back Dani Carvajal. (AS)

Barcelona have touched base with the representatives of Athletic Club winger Nico Williams over a possible move to Catalonia next summer. Aston Villa tried but failed to agree a deal with the Spain international this year. (SPORT)

In addition to Williams, Barcelona have also earmarked Girona full-back Arnau Martinez as a target for 2024. (Fichajes)

Arsenal duo Martin Odegaard and Ben White are set to sign new long-term contracts at the Emirates Stadium. Club captain Odegaard was coy when recently asked for an update on negotiations. (Daily Mail)


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Manchester United are continuing to monitor the development of striker Evan Ferguson, who could leave Brighton next year. (Daily Mail)

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been linked with a move to Turkey ahead of the Super Lig's transfer deadline on Friday, but the Reds will not terminate his contract in order to facilitate a move. (Football Insider)

Tottenham are considering activating the £52m release clause of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, who previously spent time in England with Newcastle. (Fichajes)

Manchester City have reached an agreement in principle to sign talented Argentine youngster Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors. (TyC Sports)


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