Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.
Wednesday morning’s headlines:
Manchester City are reportedly set to battle with Chelsea for the signatures of River Plate trio Claudio Echeverri, Agustin Ruberto and Ian Subiabre. Read more.
Comments from the father of Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz suggests Liverpool, among other clubs, will not sign the player in the near-future. Read more.
Real Madrid remain committed to keeping midfielder Brahim Diaz at the club, despite an offer from Italian champions Napoli, according to a report. Read more.
Raphael Varane reportedly expresses his desire to remain at Manchester United beyond the January transfer window amid speculation over his future at Old Trafford. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly optimistic about tying down Ben White to a new contract despite the defender still having over two years left on his current deal with the club. Read more.
Barcelona are reportedly considering the possibility of signing ex-Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea as a means to deal with the injury to Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Read more.
Arsenal and Manchester City-linked Douglas Luiz welcomes the transfer “stories” surrounding his future, but the midfielder has expressed his “love” for Aston Villa. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to listen to offers for striker Eddie Nketiah in the January transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek reportedly offers himself to Barcelona ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.
Burnley are reportedly in a battle with Leicester City and Leeds United to sign Sunderland right-back Trai Hume, with the Black Cats willing to sell for the defender. Read more.
Sheffield United are reportedly preparing a move for Derby County’s Eiran Cashin in January, with West Ham United, Burnley and Brighton & Hove Albion also keen. Read more.
A number of Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring the progression of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel. Read more.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reiterates his desire to keep goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the Emirates Stadium, despite links with Newcastle United. Read more.
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and former Manchester United shot-stopper David de Gea are reportedly open to joining Newcastle United in January following Nick Pope’s shoulder injury. Read more.