Football transfer rumours: Man Utd eye Vinicius Jr; Arsenal hatch Vlahovic plan
90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…
Manchester United have expressed a firm interest in signing Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, who could be sold to fund a move for Kylian Mbappe. Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are both keen on the Brazil international as well. (Fichajes)
Some senior figures at Real Madrid are not convinced by the club’s pursuit of Mbappe and would prefer a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen instead. (Football Transfers)
Erik ten Hag is eyeing another reunion with an Ajax star – Brian Brobbey has been identified as a potential replacement for Anthony Martial at Man Utd. (Mirror)
Liverpool have the advantage over Man Utd in the race to sign Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, who is close friends with Reds defender Ibrahima Konate. (Nice-Matin)
Chelsea are interested in Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson but have been warned he will cost over £100m. (Evening Standard)
A cheaper Chelsea target, Roma forward Paulo Dybala, has also attracted interest from Newcastle United. Both clubs have until the middle of January to trigger his release clause, which is close to £10m. (Fichajes)
Everton will demand £60m to sell Arsenal target Amadou Onana and the Gunners would have to sell a player first to be able to afford such a deal. (i)
Arsenal could look to use Juventus’ interest in signing midfielder Charlie Patino to aid their pursuit of striker Dusan Vlahovic. (TV Play)
Onana is on Arsenal’s radar / Sebastian Frej/MB Media/GettyImages
Arsenal are also back in pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who remains a serious target for Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo)
Tottenham are interested in signing Genoa midfielder Morten Frendrup but may have to fend off competition from Liverpool for the 22-year-old. (Dean Jones)
West Ham United are interested in signing Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez, who could be available for as little as £30m despite his impressive scoring record. (The Times)
Burnley are closing on a loan deal for Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana following his recall from Union Berlin. (The Athletic)
Manchester United and Manchester City are continuing to scout FC Copenhagen wonderkid Roony Bardghji. (Football Insider)
Hannibal Mejbri is close to leaving Manchester United for Sevilla in a loan deal that will include an option to buy. (Rudy Galetti)
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