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A round-up of the latest Premier League transfer rumours as we look ahead to the winter window
The January transfer window is quickly approaching and Premier League clubs are already starting to plan out their business strategies.
This first half of the season has already shown shocking twists and turns that have gone against many predictions made by fans and pundits alike.
As the winter rumours start to heat up, we’ve rounded up some of the latest to see out your weekend.
Bruno Fernandes link to Bayern Munich is ‘not true’
Writing in his latest Bayern Insider rumours round-up, the BILD reporter has shut down suggestions the Bundesliga champions are in pursuit of Fernandes and has said there is ‘no chance’ he moves to Bayern at this moment in time.
“It is not true Bayern Munich have added Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes to their shortlist. He’s not on there. I think FC Bayern are being used in a little poker game, as the Portuguese international wants a new contract,” Falk said.
“I asked one of the decision-makers at Bayern and they gave me a really big and clear “not true” on these rumours. Yes, he’s an interesting player, of course, but he’s not a young star anymore. Fernandes also has a big salary and it’s been clear for a while now that the Bundesliga champions want to reduce the wage bill.”
The 3AM Verdict: Fernandes has established himself as a crucial member of United’s set-up and losing him would be a huge blow for the club. The report claims he is looking for a new contract with the Red Devils, which will be a significant boost for the fans and a big step towards stability, having seen the team suffer back-to-back disappointing seasons.
Ex-club scout ‘feels’ Liverpool can still sign Marc Guehi in January
Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown ‘feels’ Liverpool could still sign Marc Guehi in January, despite a deal no longer looking to be a certainty.
The Reds missed out on bringing Guehi to Anfield over the summer as a deal collapsed in the 11th hour of Deadline Day. Crystal Palace performed a swift U-turn on their decision to sell the centre-back and now, multiple clubs are in the running for his signature as he approaches the end of his contract, including Real Madrid.
“At first, it seemed like a certainty that he would go to Liverpool in January, but that doesn’t seem to be the case at the moment because he’s got these other options,” Brown told Football Insider.
“It’s no surprise that the likes of Real Madrid are in for him now, he’s England’s starting centre-back and he’s going to be available for free. But I’ve always felt Liverpool could try to get it done in January even if it isn’t a certainty any more.
“He is by far the best option out there at the moment, and he’ll be available for £35 million or less, which is a bargain fee for a defender of that quality.
“When you consider the difficulties they’ve had in defence lately, I expect they’ll be even more determined to get that deal done as soon as possible.”
The 3AM Verdict: Liverpool are in desperate need of defensive reinforcements right now, especially with Ibrahima Konate’s future still uncertain. Theirrecent string of defeats highlighted concerns across their backline and bringing in a new signing halfway through the season could now be a matter of urgency, rather than a luxury option.
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