Liverpool and Manchester City appear set to compete for the signature of Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong, while Manchester United have identified RB Leipzig’s David Raum as a potential solution for manager Ruben Amorim at left-back. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Liverpool have identified Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong as their No. 1 potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to TeamTalk. The Reds are reported to be preparing for their vice-captain’s departure, and they believe that Netherlands international Frimpong is their best option from a four-man shortlist. Competition could emerge from Manchester City, as City see the 23-year-old as a successor to Kyle Walker.
– Manchester United have RB Leipzig and Germany international defender David Raum in their sights amid their search for a left-back, says Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. The 26-year-old is reported to be a “very good fit” for manager Ruben Amorim’s system, with the Red Devils keeping tabs on his development. Raum has made six Bundesliga appearances this season, and talks were held last summer regarding a potential switch to Old Trafford.
– Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Xavi Simons could be allowed to leave for €80m next summer, reports The Athletic. The Netherlands international has caught the eye with some fine performances for RB Leipzig while out on loan for the past two seasons, and Arsenal and Liverpool are following him closely. While Simons, 22, is keen to make a career at PSG, the club may need to raise funds for other moves and consider him a valuable transfer.
– Internazionale are monitoring the situation of Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa, according to Calciomercato. The Nerazzurri have been interested in the 27-year-old for “some time,” but any move hinges on whether they are able to offload both Joaquín Correa and Marko Arnautovic. Chiesa returned to training with the Reds this week, while AS Roma and AC Milan could also consider moves for him.
– An offer of around €30 million would be enough to persuade Borussia Dortmund to part ways with forward Donyell Malen in January, reports Sky Sports Deutschland’s Patrick Berger. Everton, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, and Crystal Palace are reported to be among the sides interested in the 25-year-old, but he would prefer to move to a top club in Europe. He has scored two goals in 11 Bundesliga matches this season.
EXPERT TAKE
ESPN’s Beth Lindop considers Liverpool’s possible interest in Jeremie Frimpong.
Frimpong has established himself as one of the finest wing-backs in Europe over the past couple of seasons and therefore it is unsurprising to see him linked with a host of top clubs, including Liverpool.
However, any potential move for the 23-year-old by Arne Slot’s side would hinge on a number of factors. Firstly, there is no guarantee that Trent Alexander-Arnold will actually leave the club next summer.
Liverpool’s vice-captain is one of three key players whose contract expires at the end of the season and, while there has so far been no breakthrough in negotiations, Slot’s side have not yet abandoned hopes of securing a new deal.
Even if Alexander-Arnold does depart — with Real Madrid being touted as his most likely destination — Liverpool already have a fine replacement within their ranks in Conor Bradley. The Northern Ireland international was sublime against Madrid, dealing admirably with Kylian Mbappé.
Should Alexander-Arnold leave the club, Bradley would be well within his rights to expect to be promoted to first-choice right-back. And, while Frimpong could certainly be coached to play in a back four, he appears to be better suited to playing as wing-back, which doesn’t really align with Slot’s playing style.
OTHER RUMORS
Yesterday it was reported that Real Madrid want to sign Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot, and now Barcelona have entered the race. (Caught Offside)
Several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham and Leicester, are tracking Feyenoord forward Anis Hadj Moussa for a possible €12m move. (The Sun)
Benfica have told Juventus that defender Antonio Silvawill only leave them in January if his €100m release clause is met. (A Bola)
AC Milan executive Zlatan Ibrahimovic has included Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso in a shortlist of potential midfield signings in January. However, Tottenham made an agreement with Betis in the summer for the first refusal on any move for the 23-year-old USMNT international. (One Football)
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo, 22, could leave the club in January as his contract expires in the summer. However, new boss Rúben Amorim has said that he wants Amad to stay and sign a new deal. (Express)
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindircould also depart in January after failing to unseat Andre Onanaas No. 1. Bayindir has been linked with Celtic, while United are keeping tabs on Sunderland’s Anthony Patterson. (Mail)
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio, who has made the breakthrough into the first team this season, turned down a £5m move to the City Football Group in the summer. (AS)
Asencio has a €50m release clause in his contract, which runs until 2026, so there’s no hurry for Madrid to negotiate a new deal. (Marca)
Lecce left-back Patrick Dorgu, 20, will attract interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham in January, but Napoli are leading the race to sign him. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
MLS side Charlotte FC have signed all the documents for midfielder Baye Coulibaly to join from NK Kustosija. (Fabrizio Romano)
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