The countdown to the January window continues as fresh stories and new rumours begin to develop. Here, we take a closer look at some of the latest transfer news today.
One of the biggest stories of the day comes from the Vitality Stadium, with key details emerging in Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo transfer saga.
Elsewhere, Manchester United are close to selling their £300k-a-week flop, with a La Liga giant keen to make the deal done.
Here are the biggest headlines of the day…
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Man Utd watching Ruben Neves amid contract dispute
Latest reports from The Times indicate that Manchester United are one of several Premier League clubs keeping a close eye on Ruben Neves amid his contract dispute with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.
Neves reportedly turned down a new contract with the club ahead of the January transfer window, with the player allegedly turning his attention to a potential Premier League return.
Man United and Newcastle are reportedly the two main interested parties, while Al-Hilal are keen on selling the player before his current deal expires to recoup some of their original £48.5m investment.
The Saudi side are understood to be looking for £17.5m for the former Wolves player, with the low price tag making the move even more attractive for both Man United and Newcastle.
Bournemouth set Antoine Semenyo deadline
The race to sign Bournemouth striker Antoine Semenyo is ramping up, with Man United, Man City, Liverpool and Tottenham all opening talks with the 25-year-old winger.
According to The i, Bournemouth are willing to do a deal with one of their Premier League rivals, but they have set a hard deadline of January 10 for the deal to be completed.
Recent reports indicate the deal could be worth upwards of £65m, while Transfermarkt estimate the Ghana international’s worth to be in the region of £56m.
The player scored 11 Premier League goals last season, and he is on course to beat that tally this term having already rattled the net seven times in 15 games.
Barcelona to push for permanent Marcus Rashford deal
Spanish news outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona are increasingly likely to trigger the £26m contract clause to sign Marcus Rashford from Man United on a permanent deal.
The 28-year-old is currently on loan with the Catalan giants, with the forward rediscovering his form in La Liga and even earning his spot back in the England team.
This is the second loan move in two seasons for Rashford, with the forward previously playing for Aston Villa last season and also impressing at the Premier League club.
Rashford’s estimated worth on Transfermarkt is listed at £35m, though Man United will be willing to strike a deal for less, simply to get the forward’s £300k weekly salary off their books.
