Robin Bairner
Viktor Gyokeres, Transfer Rumours
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The latest transfer rumours and gossip from 17 November, including big updates for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and more.
Man Utd make record Vini Jr offer
Manchester United have launched a stunning €200 million offer for Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior, according to a blockbuster report from Fichajes.
The Brazil international’s situation at the Bernabeu is perilous, with his contract only 18 months from expiring and his reputation among the club’s hierarchy on the slide.
Indeed, Real Madrid have even decided who they will sign to replace the 25-year-old, with a surprise move for Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga on the cards.
Arsenal make €40m striker move
Arsenal are moving quickly to sign Karl Etta Eyong from Levante and are ready to trigger the forward’s €40 million release clause.
Etta Eyong’s spectacular form early in the season has made him one of Europe’s most wanted strikers, with a string of clubs eyeing up a potential move for him.
Mikel Arteta’s men are ready to blow their rivals out of the water with a decisive January move for the exciting prospect.
The move threatens to put Viktor Gyokeres’ untouched status in the Arsenal No.9 role in danger.
Chelsea ‘finally convinced’ to sign Caicedo’s favourite player
Chelsea face increased competition to sign Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordonez, a player that Moises Caicedo is desperate for the Blues to swoop for.
Enzo Maresca’s side have been monitoring the Ecuador international defender for months, but there is fresh competition for the 21-year-old from Inter Milan and Newcastle.
Nevertheless, according to a report from Spain, Chelsea are now “finally convinced” that a move for the promising youngster is one they should make.
Liverpool plot ‘mega transfer’ for Smit
AZ midfielder Kees Smit has been billed as ‘the next Pedri’, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot is not about to allow his team to miss out on such a talent.
Reports from the Netherlands indicate that the Reds are poised to make a record move for the Alkmaar-based star. AZ want to beat the mark of their record sale, which stands at €25m.
Newcastle United are also tracking Smit, who Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman likened to the Barcelona midfielder earlier this week.
Today’s other big football transfer rumours
Arsenal and Manchester United are both hot on the heels of Olympiacos wonderkid Christos Mouzakitis.
Man Utd are eyeing up Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni as a replacement for Casemiro – but he’ll cost around €100 million.
Liverpool have made centre-back Ibrahima Konate a final contract offer.
Real Madrid want to sign Jobe Bellingham, England international Jude’s brother, from Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona have offered Man Utd goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with Ruben Amorim eager to recruit in that area.
Man Utd have been told to pay more than €115m for Elliot Anderson if they want to sign him from Nottingham Forest, who will not accept any January offers. (The Telegraph)
Liverpool are ready to step up their chase for Antoine Semenyo in January as they brace themselves to lose Mohamed Salah to AFCON. (Liverpool Echo)
Roma are eyeing Mathys Tel is a move for Man Utd’s Joshua Zirkzee breaks down. (Metro)
Real Madrid are not planning new contract talks with David Alaba over injury concerns. (AS)
Man City are one of the clubs tracking Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown, who has also been watched by Real Madrid. (Bild)