Football Transfer Rumors: Real Madrid Approaches Dalot, Salah Contract Talks, Rooney Under Pressure

Reports from the Guardian, Mail, and i newspapers indicate that Real Madrid has initiated discussions with Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot. Concurrently, Mohamed Salah is reportedly prepared to agree to a one-year extension at Liverpool, and Wayne Rooney faces increasing pressure in his role as manager at Plymouth Argyle. Real Madrid has established communication with Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot, 25. Manchester United has reportedly set a transfer fee of £41.5m for the player. However, Liverpool’s English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, is still considered the primary target for the Spanish champions, according to Relevo (in Spanish). Manchester United has commenced negotiations regarding a summer transfer for Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. Meanwhile, Manchester City has also intensified its pursuit of the 26-year-old Swedish forward, as reported by Sky Germany. Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah is reportedly open to accepting a new one-year contract with Liverpool. Nevertheless, the 32-year-old is said to be growing increasingly frustrated with how the club is managing the negotiation process, according to The Athletic (subscription required). Despite previous links, Paris St-Germain has not engaged in discussions with Salah, Sky Sports reports. West Ham United is reportedly evaluating Porto manager Sergio Conceicao as a potential successor for Julen Lopetegui, whose position is facing heightened scrutiny, according to the Guardian. Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is expected to enter discussions regarding a new agreement with 22-year-old Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo, whose current agreement expires in the summer, as per the Telegraph (subscription required). Bayern Munich has initiated discussions concerning a contract extension for 28-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane, Sky Germany reports. Leicester City is reportedly contemplating ending the season-long loan agreement for Crystal Palace’s 26-year-old French striker Odsonne Edouard during the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. Wayne Rooney is reportedly striving to retain his position as Plymouth Argyle manager following a series of unfavorable results. Upcoming home fixtures against Oxford United and Swansea City are considered crucial for his tenure, as per the Telegraph (subscription required). Manchester City is one of several clubs showing interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. However, Crystal Palace is resolute in its intention to retain the 20-year-old England international until at least the summer, according to the Mail. Chelsea might permit Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk, 23, to depart the club on a loan basis during the January transfer window, CaughtOffside suggests. Real Madrid intends to present 21-year-old Spanish defender Raul Asencio with a new contract featuring improved terms, Fabrizio Romano reports. Aston Villa plans to pursue a new right-back during the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. Tottenham and Newcastle United are reportedly pursuing Lens’ 20-year-old Uzbekistan centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, as stated by the Telegraph (subscription required). West Ham has opted to present Vladimir Coufal with a new contract instead of transferring the 32-year-old Czech Republic right-back, Football Insider reports.