Transfer News: Tottenham, Manchester City, Arsenal, and More
Tottenham is nearing an agreement on a new contract for Rodrigo Bentancur, while Manchester City and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. Additionally, Arsenal is prepared to offer Bukayo Saka a contract extension worth over £250,000 per week.
Tottenham is expected to finalize a new contract with 28-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, whose current deal is set to expire in the summer of 2026.
Manchester City and Real Madrid are monitoring French winger Michael Olise, as Bayern Munich considers presenting the 23-year-old with an improved contract.
Arsenal is willing to offer 24-year-old England forward Bukayo Saka a contract extension that exceeds £250,000 per week, with his current deal running until the summer of 2027.
Southampton plans to offer 30-year-old English midfielder James Ward-Prowse the opportunity to return to St Mary's Stadium in January.
Bayern Munich intends to retain on-loan Chelsea and Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 24, on a permanent basis, even if the conditions for an obligation to buy are not fulfilled.
Chelsea is optimistic about signing 30-year-old AC Milan and French goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
Tottenham , West Ham , and Nottingham Forest are interested in acquiring 23-year-old Argentinian striker Mateo Pellegrino from Parma, although the Italian club is reluctant to sell before next summer.
Liverpool may consider allowing England defender Joe Gomez to leave in January, provided they can find a suitable replacement, with AC Milan showing interest in the 28-year-old.
After having a loan inquiry rejected on transfer deadline day, Porto is closely monitoring 19-year-old Brighton and England Under-21 winger Tommy Watson.
AC Milan is also interested in 37-year-old Barcelona and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski.
Argentinian striker Julian Alvarez, 25, has stated that he is not letting speculation regarding Barcelona affect him and is focused on achieving success with Atletico Madrid .