Transfer News: Arsenal, Benfica, and Manchester United Updates
Arsenal makes contract offer to defender William Saliba, Benfica seeks Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, and Besiktas is nearing a deal for Jota Silva from Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal has proposed a five-year contract extension to French defender William Saliba as discussions continue with the 24-year-old, whose current contract is set to expire in 2027. Real Madrid is reportedly monitoring the situation of the center-back. (FootMercato - in French)
Liverpool is optimistic about leading the pursuit to sign England defender Marc Guehi, 25, next summer when the Crystal Palace player’s contract runs out. Additionally, Liverpool is considering an £87 million deal to acquire Bayern Munich and French winger Michael Olise, 23. (Caught Offside)
Benfica presidential candidate Joao Noronha Lopes aims to recruit Manchester City attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva in January if elected. Lopes has already engaged in discussions with the 31-year-old Portugal international, who will be a free agent next summer. (Record - in Portuguese)
At Manchester United , England defenders Harry Maguire, 32, and Luke Shaw, 30, are currently under evaluation as the club looks to strengthen its defense ahead of next summer's transfer window. (Teamtalk)
Besiktas is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for Portuguese winger Jota Silva, 26, from Nottingham Forest . (Fabrizio Romano)
Colombian winger Luis Diaz, 28, expressed a desire to leave Liverpool last summer, with the club proposing a swap deal involving then- Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez, 25. However, Alvarez eventually joined Atletico Madrid , while Diaz is now with Bayern Munich . (Telegraph - subscription required)
AEK Athens is eager to offload French striker Anthony Martial, 29, and has offered the former Manchester United forward to several Mexican clubs. (FootMercato - in French)
Martial is set to travel to Monterrey for a medical examination after receiving permission from AEK Athens . (Fabrizio Romano)
Juventus is considering Atalanta 's 27-year-old forward Ademola Lookman as a top candidate to replace 25-year-old Serbian international Dusan Vlahovic, who is anticipated to leave the Serie A side. Manchester United and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24, is also under consideration. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Inter Milan continues to show interest in French midfielder Manu Kone, and their efforts to sign the 24-year-old may be aided by Roma 's need to generate funds to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Chelsea's 20-year-old Portuguese midfielder Dario Essugo has undergone surgery for a thigh injury and is expected to be sidelined for at least 12 weeks. (Athletic - subscription required)