Transfer News: Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and More
Chelsea faces competition from Liverpool for Dayot Upamecano, Manchester United is optimistic about a £50m deal for Morten Hjulmand, and Real Madrid is prepared to invest significantly in Kenan Yildiz.
Chelsea could save £52 million by delaying their pursuit of France centre-back Dayot Upamecano until next summer, when he will be available as a free agent. However, the club risks losing the 26-year-old if Bayern Munich decides to sell him in January, with Liverpool among the interested parties. (Football.London)
Despite the £70 million release clause for Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand, 26, Manchester United is confident they can secure him for around £50 million. (Teamtalk)
Manchester United is also monitoring 21-year-old Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic. (Caught Offside)
Real Madrid is willing to pay €100 million (£87 million) to acquire 20-year-old Turkish forward Kenan Yildiz from Juventus . (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Fulham is intensifying efforts to negotiate a new contract with manager Marco Silva to prevent the Portuguese coach from leaving at the end of the season. (Football Insider)
Manchester City , Chelsea , and Manchester United are among the clubs interested in Cologne's 19-year-old German winger Said El Mala. (Sport1 - in German)
Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, 28, wishes to remain with Arsenal until at least his contract expires in June 2027. (ESPN)
Crystal Palace's loan agreement with Getafe for 22-year-old Nigerian forward Christantus Uche will only become permanent if he plays 10 or more matches. (Sport - in Spanish)