Transfer News: Liverpool, Manchester United, and More
Antoine Semenyo pursued by Liverpool, Christian Pulisic holding off his AC Milan contract renewal, and Manchester United keen on Carlos Baleba.
With Mohamed Salah set to represent Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in December and January, Liverpool is reportedly interested in a January transfer for Antoine Semenyo , a 25-year-old forward from Bournemouth . Semenyo's national team, Ghana, did not qualify for the tournament. (Liverpool Echo)
Additionally, Liverpool is preparing a significant bid for Kees Smit , a 19-year-old midfielder from AZ Alkmaar . (Soccer News via TeamTalk)
Roma is currently negotiating with Manchester United for a January loan of Joshua Zirkzee , a 24-year-old Netherlands forward. The deal may include an option to buy for €35 million (£31 million) next summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Metro)
If the deal for Zirkzee does not proceed, Roma will consider Mathys Tel , a 20-year-old forward from Tottenham . (Metro)
Chelsea 's 24-year-old Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson has stated he does not intend to cut short his loan to Bayern Munich for a permanent move elsewhere in January. (Florian Plettenberg)
Real Madrid is evaluating offers around €20 million (£17.69 million) for 21-year-old Spanish forward Gonzalo Garcia from Sunderland , Aston Villa , and Wolves . (Fichajes)
The club is not rushing to discuss a new contract with David Alaba , a 33-year-old Austrian centre-back, who is in the final year of his current deal and has not been a regular starter since a serious knee injury in December 2023. (AS)
In search of midfield reinforcements, Manchester United is targeting Carlos Baleba , a 21-year-old Cameroon international currently with Brighton . (Mirror)
Rangers manager Danny Rohl is hesitant to sell midfielder Nicolas Raskin , 24, amid reported interest from Tottenham . (Football Insider)
Tottenham may miss out on former Everton forward Ademola Lookman , 28, following a managerial change at Atalanta . The Nigerian international had issues with the previous manager, Ivan Juric, prior to his dismissal. (TeamTalk)
Meanwhile, Christian Pulisic , a 27-year-old midfielder from the United States, is opting to delay signing a new contract with AC Milan until the team's chances of qualifying for next season's Champions League are more secure. (Calciomercato)
Manchester City is keeping an eye on Nathaniel Brown , a 22-year-old left-back from Eintracht Frankfurt , who made his senior debut for the German national team in October. (Bild - in German)