Transfer News: Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Liverpool Updates
Chelsea and Arsenal are competing for Murillo, while Manchester United seeks to retain Casemiro and attract Antoine Semenyo. Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate is hesitant about a new contract, and Federico Chiesa is eyeing a return to Italy.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has targeted Nottingham Forest defender Murillo as a crucial addition to the team's defense. The 23-year-old Brazilian is also being pursued by Arsenal and Barcelona .
Manchester United is aiming to secure Casemiro's future at the club by offering him a new contract, though they are asking the 33-year-old Brazil midfielder to accept a reduced salary as part of the deal.
The club is also considering a move for Antoine Semenyo, a 25-year-old forward from Bournemouth and Ghana, potentially offering him his preferred number 24 shirt to entice him to join during the January transfer window.
Liverpool has extended a new contract offer to Ibrahima Konate, a 26-year-old French center-back, whose current deal runs out next summer. However, he has yet to respond to the offer amid interest from Real Madrid .
Dayot Upamecano, 27, is also facing a contract expiration at the end of the season. The Bayern Munich defender is being watched by Real Madrid , Inter Milan , and Liverpool , but he has distanced himself from a potential high-profile move to Chelsea in January.
Italy international Federico Chiesa may seek a transfer from Liverpool in January, with interest from Serie A clubs Inter Milan , Napoli , AS Roma , and AC Milan .
Liverpool’s unsuccessful attempt to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi, 25, during the summer has left the England defender uncertain about his future, and he is now inclined to wait until the end of the season to make a decision.
Newcastle's Denmark striker William Osula, 22, is eager to revive a move to Eintracht Frankfurt in January after his planned summer loan transfer to the German side was halted.
Chelsea and Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 25, has caught the attention of Barcelona , with sporting director Deco expressing admiration for the player.
Fabian Schar, a 33-year-old Switzerland defender for Newcastle , may leave the club when his contract expires in the summer, as he considers interest from German clubs.
Liverpool is preparing a record £140 million bid for Joao Neves, a 21-year-old midfielder from Portugal and Paris St-Germain .
Brentford plans to allow 22-year-old English goalkeeper Matthew Cox to leave the club on loan during the January transfer window.