Liverpool have one eye on Bayer Leverkusen‘s Jeremie Frimpong as Trent Alexander-Arnold‘s contract runs down, while Bayern Munich hope AC Milan‘s Theo Hernández can replace Real Madrid-linked Alphonso Davies. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours, and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold are all about to move into the final six months of their contracts, and Liverpool are beginning to make back up plans should any of them move on. As far as Alexander-Arnold’s right-back position is concerned, Bild reports that Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong is now earmarked as the primary target. The 23-year-old, who excelled with 14 goals and 12 assists as Leverkusen won the Double in Germany last season, began his career at Manchester City but moved to Celtic at the age of 18 having not made a senior appearance. The Netherlands international’s performances earned him a transfer to Leverkusen in 2021, and now he could be set to return to the Premier League. Frimpong has also been linked with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester United.
– Negotiations over a new contract are ongoing between the representatives of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, reports AS. The MLS club are reported to be “working tirelessly” to sign the 37-year-old Argentina international to a new deal, amid plans to secure his future at the club through 2026. The Herons, who recently appointed Messi’s former teammate Javier Mascherano as head coach, also announced that striker Luis Suárez signed a new one-year contract at the Chase Stadium on Wednesday. Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has also stated that he “expects” Messi to stay at the club after his contract expires next year.
– AC Milan left-back Theo Hernández has been placed on Bayern Munich’s short list, reports Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. It is said that the 27-year-old is seen as an ideal successor for Alphonso Davies, who has shown no sign of wanting to pen an extension before his contract expires at the Allianz Arena next summer. The Bundesliga club are anticipating interest from Real Madrid for the signature of Davies, but they could reportedly face competition from Manchester United for Hernández, with the Premier League side also keen on his services.
– Borussia Dortmund aren’t considering a move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, reports Bild’s Christian Falk. Despite some reports indicating that the 27-year-old was on BVB’s radar, it looks as though a move isn’t on the cards. Nkunku’s future remains uncertain at Stamford Bridge, with just one start from 11 Premier League appearances. He arrived in West London from RB Leipzig for a fee of £52 million in the summer of 2023.
– Manchester United are considering a move for Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell, reports Rudy Galetti. The Red Devils are reported to have added the 27-year-old to their short list as one of their top options amid their search for a new left-back, with the belief that a deal could be straightforward to secure. Chilwell has made just one appearance this season as a substitute in the Carabao Cup, with manager Enzo Maresca looking to move him on in the next transfer window.
OTHER RUMORS
– Multiple Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the situation of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo. Arsenal and Newcastle United are reported to be pondering a move in January for the 25-year-old, and he is also being monitored by Liverpool, Manchester United and Aston Villa. (Ekrem Konur)
– Chelsea are being strongly linked with Ipswich Town striker Rory Delap, but they could face strong competition for his transfer from his former club, Manchester City. (Football Insider)
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