Football transfer rumours: Barcelona prepare De Ligt move; Chelsea’s Osimhen plan
90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…
Matthijs de Ligt is growing increasingly unhappy with his limited role at Bayern Munich and Barcelona are now looking at striking a deal to sign the Dutch defender. (Fichajes)
To fund a summer spending spree, Manchester United are prepared to find buyers for Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay. (Express)
Man Utd plan to use their funds to sign a new defender in 2024. Among their targets are Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo, Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba and Benfica’s Antonio Silva. (Fabrizio Romano)
Real Madrid are considering sending Arda Guler out on loan in January to try and get him back up to speed after several injuries delayed his start to life in Spain. (Todo Fichajes)
There may be another problem for Real Madrid to deal with as veteran midfield duo Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are unhappy with their roles at the club this season. The two ageing stars have seen their minutes cut this year. (The Athletic)
Tottenham Hotspur could make a move for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher in January if they can find a new home for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. (CaughtOffside)
Chelsea will have to sell more first-team players in January if they want to be able to afford a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in January. (Football Insider)
Another striker on Chelsea’s radar is Brentford’s Ivan Toney, but Newcastle United have now added their name to a long list of suitors which also includes Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham. (i)
Declan Rice was never interested in a move to Manchester City or Bayern Munich this summer as he always wanted to join Arsenal and work with manager Mikel Arteta. (Mirror)
Barcelona are ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign 18-year-old Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren. (Mundo Deportivo)
Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike is a target for AC Milan, Everton, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers. (L’Equipe)