Paul Pogba, Eric Bailly also in headlines
Sunday 11 November 2018 12:40, UK
With less than two months remaining until the January window opens, the transfer talk is hotting up.
Our friends at Football Whispers have scoured the continental media to round up the latest transfer news from across Europe.
Isco has reportedly grown increasingly disillusioned at a lack of playing time at Real Madrid. The 26-year-old playmaker has not started since the 5-1 defeat to Barcelona in October, with interim boss Santiago Solari preferring to keep him on the bench. Isco would not be short on suitors if he decided to push for a move away from the Spanish capital, with Juventus said to be interested. (AS)
Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez has emerged as a Chelsea transfer target. Blues head coach Maurizio Sarri is a long-time admirer of the Spain international, having tried to sign him for Napoli. Suarez has not featured in La Liga at all this season and, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, seems destined to leave the Camp Nou in the near future. (Sport)
Real Madrid will look to make an all-out assault on the January transfer window to the tune of £175m. The Champions League holders want to sign three players as they aim to catch up ground on Barcelona in the title race. (Marca)
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey could be on his way to Roma in January, with Patrik Schick heading in the opposite direction. The Wales international is set to leave the Emirates after it was confirmed he would not be signing a contract extension. While several clubs have been linked with the 28-year-old, Unai Emery is keen on bolstering his attacking ranks after Danny Welbeck's injury. Schick, 22, has made just one Serie A appearance for the Giallorossi this season. (Corriere dello Sport)
Juventus are leading the race for in-demand Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot. His future has been the subject of much speculation and, while there is a chance he will still renew with the French champions, a clutch of high-profile clubs are ready to prise him away from Paris. Juventus are the favourites but AC Milan are also said to be interested. The 23-year-old has also been linked with Liverpool, Barcelona and Arsenal in the past. (Calciomercato)
Paul Pogba revealed to a fan his desire to return to Juventus after Manchester United's Champions League victory in Turin last week. Pogba was given a warm welcome on his return to Juve and reportedly expressed his desire to leave England following the final whistle. The France international's fractious relationship with United boss Jose Mourinho has led to much speculation over his future. United paid a then world record £89m to re-sign the midfielder from Juve in 2016. (Tuttosport)
AC Milan are interested in signing Manchester United centre-back Eric Bailly. The Ivory Coast international has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and has emerged as a key target for the Rossoneri, who have been depleted by injuries in recent weeks. (Tuttosport)
Napoli have approached Genoa over the availability of scoring sensation Krzysztof Piatek. The Poland international has struck 13 times in 12 games so far this season, attracting interest from Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis. Piatek failed to find the net in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Napoli, however, as Carlo Ancelotti's side moved to within three points of Juventus at the top of Serie A. (Corriere dello Sport)
Jadon Sancho says he is "not wasting any thoughts on a change" after being asked about his Borussia Dortmund future. The 18-year-old has impressed for the Bundesliga pacesetters this season, leading to his first England call-up, and is not thinking of leaving Germany in the near future. "I owe a lot to BVB and I have a lot in mind with this team. I'm happy here and did not sign for so long for nothing," Sancho said. Dortmund beat Bayern Munich 3-2 in a thrilling showdown on Saturday to move seven points clear of their rivals. (Bild)
Premier League trio Everton, West Ham and Newcastle are in the running to sign Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi. The Algeria forward, 28, will be available for free in the summer and is free to negotiate with clubs in January. Brahimi was a key figure in Porto's run to the Primeira Liga title last season, scoring nine goals and adding seven assists. (O Jogo)
