Latest Transfer News and Rumors: Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain Challenge Manchester United for Yan Diomande
The transfer market is heating up, with several top European clubs vying for the signature of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. According to Sky Sports, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are set to challenge Manchester United for the 19-year-old’s signature, with an offer worth up to £62m required to land him. Diomande is currently representing Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations, and his impressive performances have caught the attention of several top clubs.
Barcelona Eye João Cancelo and Other Transfer Targets
Barcelona have made contact with Al Hilal wing-back João Cancelo, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 31-year-old is set to leave the Saudi Pro League side during the transfer window following a fallout with manager Simone Inzaghi, and Barcelona are keen to bring him back to the LaLiga. Cancelo has made just six appearances across all competitions this season, and Barcelona will face competition from Juventus and Internazionale, who have also enquired regarding a loan deal.
Meanwhile, multiple clubs are tracking Manchester City attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva, with Juventus and AC Milan interested in the 31-year-old. Silva is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium, and several clubs, including Barcelona and Saudi Arabian teams, are considering a move for him.
Real Madrid Step Up Pursuit of Marc Guéhi and Other Transfer Targets
Real Madrid have stepped up their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, with Los Blancos set to begin negotiations for him on Thursday when the transfer market opens. The LaLiga club are believed to also have Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté and Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano on their shortlist as potential alternatives. Guéhi, 25, has been impressive for Crystal Palace, and Real Madrid are keen to bring him to the Santiago Bernabéu.
Paris Saint-Germain are also considering a move for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande, with the Liga Portugal side set to stand firm over their valuation of the 22-year-old. Diomande has a release clause of €80m, and Sporting CP will dismiss all offers that fall short of that amount.
Trending Rumors and Transfer News
Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring the situation of Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, who impressed when he faced Thomas Frank’s side in the Champions League this season. Brahim Diaz has agreed a new contract at Real Madrid for several more years, with his deal due to expire in 2027. Al Hilal are hopeful of renewing the contract of midfielder Ruben Neves amid interest from Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Atlético Madrid.
Napoli have plans to sign on-loan Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund on a permanent deal by activating the €44m option clause. Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has been offered to Napoli, while Real Madrid have no plans to consider loan offers in January for either attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono or striker Gonzalo Garcia. Manchester City defender Nathan Aké has turned down a move to West Ham, and Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali remains on the radar of Juventus, who are lining up a move for the summer.
Newcastle are alongside Borussia Dortmund in the race for Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb, while West Ham are set to make an offer to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. AC Milan have made a proposal to sign Santos left-back Souza, and OGC Nice have agreed a deal to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Elye Wahi. Juventus are looking at West Ham midfielder Guido Rodriguez, and enquiries have been made by Leeds and West Ham to Lazio regarding striker Valentin Castellanos.
FC Porto and Sporting CP are keen on West Ham winger Luis Guilherme, while Wolves midfielder Marshall Munetsi is on the radar of Paris FC, Nantes, and OGC Nice. An offer for Juventus goalkeeper Mattia Perin from Genoa has been dismissed, and multiple teams in Europe are interested in West Ham striker Callum Marshall.
