Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.
Monday morning’s headlines:
Manchester City reportedly identify Chelsea captain Reece James as an ideal long-term replacement for Kyle Walker, despite the latter’s recent contract renewal until 2026. Read more.
Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire believes that he made the right call in staying at Old Trafford amid his recent return to form in Erik ten Hag’s backline. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating a move for 17-year-old Copenhagen attacker Roony Bardghji, who is also on the radar of Newcastle United and Nice. Read more.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to build a new-look Manchester United team around Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes, according to a report. Read more.
Getafe are keen to sign Mason Greenwood from Manchester United on a permanent basis in 2024, according to a report. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly draw up a four-man list of centre-back targets for the January transfer window following Micky van de Ven’s serious hamstring injury. Read more.
Arsenal and Newcastle United are reportedly both showing an interest in signing Borussia Dortmund playmaker Julian Brandt. Read more.
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is reportedly leaning towards completing a move to Newcastle United rather than Serie A side Juventus. Read more.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will ask Manchester United to explain how the club have spent £1.4bn in the transfer market over the last 10 years, according to a report. Read more.
Real Madrid could trigger a £175m release clause in Erling Haaland’s Manchester City contract next summer, according to a report. Read more.