Real Madrid has set their sights on Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, making the 26-year-old defender a top priority target. Both Liverpool and Manchester City are showing interest in Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella, but Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also eyeing the 27-year-old midfielder. Arsenal, on the other hand, is keeping an eye on Red Bull Salzburg and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 21, as they start planning for the upcoming summer transfer window. Crystal Palace, however, is not looking to entertain any offers for 26-year-old Senegal forward Ismaila Sarr in January.
In other transfer news, Manchester United is considering Turkey boss and former Italy striker Vincenzo Montella, 50, as a potential replacement for current manager Erik ten Hag, 54. Ten Hag will need to see an improvement in results and performances if he wants to keep his job beyond the next international break. Additionally, Manchester United is already lining up midfield replacements for Christian Eriksen, 32, and Casemiro, 32, with Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, being a clear favorite if he decides to leave Barcelona next summer.
Real Madrid is also contemplating a January move for 18-year-old England youth international Josh Acheampong, a right-back from Chelsea. Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham are also interested in the young talent. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, is looking at David Moyes, 61, as a potential replacement for current manager Oliver Glasner, 50, following a poor start to the season.
Newcastle’s hopes of signing Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, 24, have been boosted with Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as England manager. This has also made it more likely for Eddie Howe to stay at St James’ Park. Liverpool is currently in advanced talks with Sevilla over a deal for French 24-year-old defender Loic Bade.
Lastly, Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden, 29, has agreed to represent Jamaica at the international level after previously playing for England at various age groups. The transfer market is heating up with various clubs eyeing potential targets and replacements as they look to strengthen their squads for the future.