Man Utd joins Atleti, Barca in Rabiot pursuit

With just some weeks remaining earlier than the opening of the January switch window, there’s loads of gossip swirling about who’s shifting the place. Transfer Talk brings you all the newest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, after all, executed offers!

TOP STORY: Man Utd favorites to signal Rabiot

Manchester United will reportedly battle it out with Atletico Madrid and Barcelona for the signature of France midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

The Mirror says that whereas there’s sturdy curiosity from Atletico and Barca in Spain, the 27-year-old’s need to play in the Premier League might give United the benefit over their rivals.

Rabiot performed in Sunday’s thrilling World Cup last and is about to be one of the crucial sought-after gamers in the aftermath of the competitors, significantly along with his current contract at Juventus coming to an finish subsequent June.

His availability on a free switch is ideal for Barca. However, whereas Rabiot is unlikely to conform to a contract extension in Turin, the Mirror believes that quotes made by the Frenchman earlier in the World Cup recommend he might want a return to Manchester.

Rabiot hung out at Manchester City’s academy earlier in his profession, and whereas in Qatar the World Cup runner-up stated: “I have always said that I would like to play in England in my career. I still have that desire. I’d like to evolve in the Premier League.”

United reportedly got here near signing Rabiot final switch window, however have been postpone by his wage calls for.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Chelsea’s curiosity in Croatia star Josko Gvardiol has been effectively documented in latest days and now they’re set to check the waters with a bid of £45 million, in line with the Evening Standard. Gvardiol was one of many stars of the World Cup and his worth has subsequently risen, with RB Leipzig more likely to demand a excessive charge for the central defender. Chelsea are eager to get across the negotiating desk as quickly as attainable, with Real Madrid admitting they’re additionally eager to talk to the 20-year-old on the finish of the season. Leipzig would reasonably maintain the star till the top of the marketing campaign, however might be tempted to speak to the Blues if the determine is correct.

– Sofyan Amrabat can also be a coveted participant post-World Cup, and Footmercato reviews that Atletico Madrid have an interest in the Morocco midfielder. The 26-year-old helped his nation attain the semifinals and a fourth-place end in Qatar, and is now in excessive demand. As effectively as quite a lot of Premier League sides, Atletico at the moment are additionally stated to have an interest. Amrabat’s present contract with Fiorentina involves an finish subsequent summer time, and the Florence-based aspect will possible try and recoup round €60m for him in January.

– Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton have entered the race to signal Birmingham City midfielder George Hall, in line with the Daily Mail. The 18-year-old is on the radar of quite a lot of high golf equipment, and his efficiency in his aspect’s 3-2 win in opposition to Reading, his 18th look of the season already, solely served to reinforce his fame. Liverpool are prioritising the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, however Hall is taken into account a wonderful prospect. Leeds United tried to signal Hall final summer time however have been postpone by Birmingham’s valuation.

– Stefan de Vrij’s agent Federico Pastorello has revealed that the Internazionale defender might be tempted by a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in January, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb. Pastorello revealed in an unique interview that although De Vrij has loads of choices at his disposal, the prospect of being reunited with Spurs boss Antonio Conte is probably the most tempting. The 30-year-old defender is out of contract on the finish of the season and so Inter Milan, who’ve thus far did not tempt De Vrij into extending his cope with an extra supply of two years, might look to try to transfer him on when the switch window reopens in the brand new 12 months.

– Manchester United had beforehand been touted as favourites to land Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer, however Calciomercato believes that Inter Milan are additionally . They report that Sommer has been thought-about by the Nerazzurri, although there is a sturdy feeling the 34-year-old stopper might want to remain in Germany. Earlier in the week, Sky Sports Germany had additionally revealed Bayern Munich’s curiosity. Sommer’s contract at Borussia Monchengladbach is coming to an finish subsequent summer time and Bayern consider the 34-year-old is the perfect substitute for the injured Manuel Neuer. Bayern might look to steal a march on each Inter and United by making a transfer in January.