Football Transfer Rumours: Al-Hilal Targets Salah, Barcelona Also Interested, Man Utd Pursues Branthwaite

Reports from various sources indicate significant transfer activity and club developments. Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal is reportedly aiming to acquire Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, ahead of next summer’s Club World Cup (Talksport). Furthermore, Barcelona is also interested in signing Salah once his current contract with Liverpool concludes at the end of the season (Sport – in Spanish). Meanwhile, Liverpool intends to initiate discussions regarding a new contract for their 30-year-old Scotland international full-back, Andy Robertson, during the summer (Football Insider). Premier League clubs have reportedly retained the option to pursue compensation for financial losses should Manchester City be found culpable of violating the league’s financial regulations (Times – subscription required). According to reports, former Arsenal sporting director Edu declined a substantial new contract offer from the Gunners, opting instead for a multi-club position with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis (Mail). Manchester United is reportedly preparing another attempt to sign Everton and England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, this summer (Talksport). Reports suggest that incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim desires to bring three Sporting players to Old Trafford: Portugal centre-back Goncalo Inacio, 23, Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, 20, and 26-year-old Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres (Sky Sport Switzerland – in French). England centre-back Harry Maguire, 31, is reportedly unwilling to consider a January departure from Manchester United, expressing confidence in his ability to secure a new contract at the club (TBR Football). Nevertheless, Manchester United plans to await the outcomes of the UK government’s Budget before making a decision on whether to demolish Old Trafford and construct a new stadium, or to renovate their existing ground (Telegraph – subscription required). Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has acknowledged receiving past offers to manage in the Premier League, stating that while the English top flight piques his interest, he remains content at his present club (Mail). Paris St-Germain is reportedly preparing an offer to acquire Colombia striker Jhon Duran, 20, from Aston Villa (Fichajes – in Spanish). Following an injury-plagued start to the season, Manchester City could potentially make one or two new signings in January (Football Insider). Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer, 22, is scheduled for a scan on his left knee after sustaining an injury during Sunday’s draw against Manchester United (Standard). The newly appointed England manager, Thomas Tuchel, will not interfere with interim boss Lee Carsley’s squad selections for the upcoming Nations League matches later this month (Mail).