Football Transfer Rumours: Manchester United’s Interest in Danilo, Ramos’s Potential Real Madrid Return, and Other Club Updates

Manchester United has expressed interest in Juventus’ Danilo, while Sergio Ramos is reportedly sought for a return to Real Madrid. Viktor Gyokeres remains a target for multiple European clubs, and Liverpool is nearing a deal for Omar Marmoush. According to the Mirror, Ruben Amorim intends to make Juventus defender Danilo, 33, his initial signing for Manchester United during the January transfer period, given that the Brazilian’s contract expires at the season’s conclusion. The Metro reports that Arsenal has initiated contact regarding Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande, 20, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich also showing interest in the Ivory Coast international. Fichajes (in Spanish) indicates that Real Madrid is contemplating an urgent re-signing of club icon Sergio Ramos, 38. The Sevilla and former Spain defender is viewed as a potential substitute for the injured Brazilian defender Eder Militao, 26. Football365 states that Barcelona has ceased its pursuit of Liverpool and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, aligning with the preferences of their young Spanish forward Lamine Yamal, 17. Christian Falk reports that Barcelona manager Hansi Flick aims to acquire defender Alphonso Davies, 24, should the Canada captain opt against accepting a contract extension from his current club, Bayern Munich. However, Real Madrid is reportedly ahead in the competition for his signature, and Manchester United also holds an interest. Fichajes (in Spanish) suggests that Liverpool is ready to submit a £58m offer for Egypt and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, 25. Teamtalk claims that an agreement for Real Madrid’s France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 24, to transfer to Liverpool is also nearing completion. Football Insider reports that Manchester City is looking to bolster its midfield by signing Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, with Liverpool also reportedly interested in the Spanish player. The president of Brazil’s football association has refuted claims of contact with Pep Guardiola regarding the Manchester City manager potentially assuming the role of coach for the national team, according to Globo, via Goal. Sky Sports Italy states that Roma has contacted former Italy and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, following the club’s unsatisfactory start to the season under manager Ivan Juric. The Mirror indicates that incoming Manchester United manager Amorim will refrain from approaching any Sporting players in January, thereby providing Manchester City, Arsenal, and Paris St-Germain with a chance to sign Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26. GiveMeSport, however, reports that Amorim is interested in Sverre Nypan, the 17-year-old Norwegian midfielder from Rosenborg. Fichajes (in Spanish) suggests Arsenal is considering a transfer for Como and Argentina midfielder Nico Paz, 20, who has contributed four assists and one goal in 11 appearances for the Serie A team this season. Caught Offside reports that Spain full-back Sergio Reguilon, 27, intends to terminate his contract with Tottenham to facilitate a January departure from the club, having been linked with Sevilla and Getafe. La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian) names former Manchester City and Italy manager Roberto Mancini as the leading candidate to succeed Croatian Ivan Juric as Roma boss. The club’s US owners are anticipated to make this change following Sunday’s Serie A match against Bologna at home. Ficherio (in Spanish) indicates that Aston Villa is interested in the Real Betis duo of USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso, 23, and Spanish defender Diego Llorente, 31. However, they are expected to encounter competition from Tottenham Hotspur for Llorente. TBR Football reports that Tottenham, West Ham, and Chelsea are monitoring the development of Gent defender Archie Brown, 20, though the Englishman’s contract with the Belgian club is valid until 2027. AS (in Spanish) states that Dinamo Tbilisi’s 16-year-old Georgian left-back Saba Kharebashvili has garnered interest from both Real Madrid and Barcelona, having established himself as a first-team regular after debuting at only 15 years old. Philipp Hinze of Sky Sports Germany reports that Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 21, has a “gentleman’s agreement” with his current club, RB Leipzig, allowing him to depart in the summer if an offer between 70m-75m euros (£58m-£62m) is received.