Sunday Football Transfer Rumours: Maguire Linked to Napoli, Other Player Movements

Reports from the Sunday Express, Daily Star Sunday, and Sunday Telegraph highlight Napoli’s interest in Harry Maguire, with PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani a target for several Premier League teams, and Christopher Nkunku reportedly ready to leave Chelsea. Specifically, Napoli has expressed interest in acquiring Manchester United and England centre-back Harry Maguire. Galatasaray is also said to be monitoring the 31-year-old’s situation at Old Trafford, according to the Athletic (subscription required), external. Paris St-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, 26, is considered highly likely to depart the Ligue 1 club in January, with multiple Premier League teams reportedly showing interest in the French international, as per Florian Plettenberg, external. Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, is reportedly prepared to seek a departure in January due to limited playing opportunities. Paris St-Germain, Fenerbahce, and Galatasaray are all cited as potential suitors for the France international, as reported by TBR Football, external. Tottenham is reportedly considering a £20m transfer for Burnley’s England Under-21 goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, in the upcoming month, according to the Mirror, external. Manchester United is reportedly ready to compete with Arsenal in pursuing the signing of 24-year-old Juventus and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, as per Football Insider, external. Barcelona, Tottenham, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all reportedly shown interest in Bayern Munich and Germany winger Leroy Sane, 28. This is reported by Sport (in Spanish), external. Former Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 38, is expected to finalize a new contract to stay with Bayern Munich until 2026, according to Florian Plettenberg, external. Ipswich Town and West Ham United are reportedly keen on facilitating the return of Galatasaray and Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech, 31, to the Premier League, as reported by Fichajes, external. Tottenham is reportedly targeting Borussia Dortmund and Germany winger Julian Brandt, 28, according to Football Transfers, external. Arsenal continues to be in discussions regarding the acquisition of Sporting CP and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26. However, RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko is presently considered their primary target, as per Football Transfers, external. Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney has been associated with a potential move to Celtic. However, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that the 27-year-old has not formally requested to depart the Gunners, as reported by Teamtalk, external. Crystal Palace is reportedly pursuing an agreement to sign German winger Jan-Niklas Beste, 25, from Benfica, according to Sacha Tavolieri, external. Juventus manager Thiago Motta is reportedly receptive to the Italian club acquiring Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 23, from Manchester United in January, with PSG’s Randal Kolo Muani also identified as a potential target. This is reported by Sportmediaset (in Italian), external. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reportedly declined the opportunity to sign Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, following an offer for the Argentine player, as stated by El Nacional (in Spanish), external. Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, stated that declining a summer transfer to Liverpool “wasn’t that hard of a decision” because he still “had steps to take” at Real Sociedad. This quote was reported by El Diario Vasco, via 90 Min, external. Bayer Leverkusen chief executive Fernando Carro has indicated that the Bundesliga club intends to extend the contract of 21-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz. Wirtz has been associated with potential transfers to several prominent clubs, according to Sport1 (in German), external. Chelsea is reportedly preparing an offer for France midfielder Youssouf Fofana, 25, currently playing for AC Milan, as reported by Fichajes (in Spanish), external.