Transfer Talk: Man United plot surprise move for Timo Werner

The January switch window hasn’t re-opened in Europe but, however there are strikes within the works and loads of gossip swirling round. Transfer Talk brings you all the newest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, in fact, performed offers!

TOP STORY: Werner a surprise choice for Man Utd

Former Chelsea striker Timo Werner is a shock switch goal for Manchester United, in accordance with Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg.

Werner, 27, has been linked with a mortgage move to a wide range of golf equipment in January, together with Real Madrid, however Plettenberg believes the German will want to see out the season at RB Leipzig earlier than making a everlasting move.

Werner is alleged to be disgruntled with the best way issues are getting in Saxony regardless of solely having rejoined Leipzig from Chelsea in 2022, whereas Man United are eager to strengthen their firepower in assault. United have reportedly enquired about Werner’s availability, however no provide has been made and there have been no negotiations at this stage. Reds boss Erik Ten Hag will now monitor Werner’s scenario over the subsequent couple of weeks earlier than the switch window opens.

If Werner had been to move to Old Trafford in January, he would be a part of the likes of Odion Ighalo and Wout Weghorst on a rising record of stop-gap putting choices that the as soon as dominant Premier League facet have turned to in current historical past.

Werner has solely scored twice this marketing campaign, however he managed to register 16 objectives final season again within the Bundesliga.

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PAPER GOSSIP

– Internazionale are closing in on Portuguese defender Tiago Djaló on a free switch, in accordance with Fabrizio Romano. The Italians made contact with the 23-year-old’s representatives earlier within the month, and Nerazzurri officers consider they’re getting nearer to a deal. Inter are hoping to beat quite a lot of golf equipment to the signing of the centre-back, whose Lille contract expires in June 2024.

– Arsenal are in talks with Genoa’s Romanian defender Radu Dragusin, in accordance with the Sun. The 21-year-old has impressed whereas taking part in each minute of Genoa’s season to this point following his move from Juventus, and his agent has been in England discussing a possible move with would-be suitors, together with the Gunners. “I have been in London for some time and have almost weekly meetings with important teams,” the agent was quoted as saying. “We are getting closer. I spoke with Newcastle, with Arsenal, with Tottenham.”

– Chelsea have overwhelmed Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool to the signing of Corinthians midfielder Gabriel Moscardo, in accordance with Brazilian journalist Neto. He believes that the sought-after 26-year-old is lastly set to affix the Blues after the west London membership noticed a bid of £18m rejected in the summertime. Corinthians had been mentioned to be ready till after their presidential election, which happened on the weekend, earlier than making their determination, however all of the indicators counsel the deal is finished, and that Moscardo shall be on his approach to England in January for £26m.

– Manchester United are making additional plans for 2024, with 20-year-old central defender António Silva mentioned to be amongst their record of targets. That’s in accordance with Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, who says that United have already made contact with the participant’s representatives and are even into the trivia of contract particulars. Silva is contracted to Benfica till 2027, however the Portuguese membership are totally anticipating him to depart on the finish of the season. The defender has a €100 million launch clause in his contract.

– Real Madrid have made a brand new left-back a high precedence, however Bayern Munich are doing every thing of their energy to make sure that Los Blancos do not achieve signing their high goal, Canada star Alphonso Davies. That’s in accordance with Sport, which believes that Bayern have work to do to stop their 25-year-old defender from defecting to Spain. Talks of a brand new contract stalled final yr, which suggests Madrid might nicely have already hung out negotiating with Davies’ representatives. And although Bayern are eager to retain Davies, they’re ready to let him go away for £50m, if Madrid need him prematurely of 2025.