Football Transfer Rumors: Arsenal and Manchester United Linked with Sane

Reports from various publications, including the i paper’s sport section, the back page of the Express, and the back page of the Star, highlight key transfer market developments. These include Manchester United and Arsenal’s pursuit of Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane, the ongoing contract negotiations for Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, and La Liga clubs’ interest in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo. Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly competing to acquire Leroy Sane, the 28-year-old Germany international and former Manchester City winger, from Bayern Munich. Sane’s current contract is set to expire next summer, according to Bild (in German, subscription required). Liverpool continues discussions with 32-year-old Egypt forward Mohamed Salah regarding a potential new contract, though the involved parties are presently distant from reaching an agreement, as reported by Florian Plettenberg. Arsenal is observing the status of Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, with the club reportedly confident it can present itself as the most attractive option for him, according to the Independent. Barcelona and Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Murillo, the 22-year-old Brazilian centre-back from Nottingham Forest, as per Sport (in Spanish). Manchester United has expressed interest in Milos Kerkez, Bournemouth’s 21-year-old Hungary left-back, according to Football Transfers. Liverpool is reportedly contemplating a transfer for PSV Eindhoven’s in-form striker Ricardo Pepi, a 21-year-old United States international who is also being tracked by Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid, as reported by Caughtoffside. Manchester United is reportedly weighing a January transfer for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina, 21, who has also drawn attention from Barcelona and Atletico, according to Teamtalk. West Ham is reportedly considering Botafogo and Brazil forward Igor Jesus, 23, as a potential reinforcement for their attacking lineup, states Football Insider. Newcastle United officials reportedly maintain a calm stance regarding the contract situation of Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, notwithstanding recent assertions that he is unsettled at the club, as per the Newcastle Chronicle. Tottenham has reportedly allocated a substantial sum for the acquisition of a new central defender during the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. Roberto Olabe, Real Sociedad’s sporting director, is set to depart the La Liga club at the conclusion of the season and is being considered for the role at Arsenal, a position recently left vacant by Edu, reports The Times (subscription required). Tottenham has initiated the procedure to activate a clause that would extend the contract of 32-year-old forward Son Heung-min until June 2026, according to Fabrizio Romano. Sergio Ramos, 38, a former defender for Real Madrid and Spain, is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Brazilian club Corinthians and will not be returning to the Bernabeu, even amidst Real Madrid’s injury crisis, as stated by Sport (in Spanish). Newcastle goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, 30, intends to remain at St James’ Park and compete for his position, despite indications that the Magpies are preparing to sign 22-year-old James Trafford from Burnley next summer, reports The I (subscription required). Chelsea has reportedly included Tomas Araujo, Benfica’s 22-year-old Portugal defender, and Illia Zabarnyi, Bournemouth’s 22-year-old Ukraine centre-back, on their roster of prospective defensive acquisitions, according to Football Transfers.