Forget the countdown to Christmas – here at FootballWhispers we are counting down the days to the January window! With that in mind, we take a closer look at some of the latest transfer news today.
One of the biggest stories of the day comes out of Anfield, with Liverpool considering the future of Mohamed Salah amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest will be looking to fend off interest for their star midfielder by raising the asking price to £100m.
Here are the biggest headlines of the day…
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Premier League trio monitor Barca’s Marcus Rashford
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all keeping close tabs on Marcus Rashford’s situation, with the Premier League trio ready to make a move for the England international, according to a report by Caught Offside.
The 28-year-old is currently on loan at Barcelona, where he has completely revitalised his professional career, to the point he earned his way back into the English national side.
On loan until the end of the season, Barca have a purchase option situated at around £30m and could make the deal permanent. However, due to the poor state of their finances, it is possible that Rashford’s Catalonian adventure could end in May.
Barcelona’s loss could be the Premier League’s gain, with the three aforementioned London clubs all itching to get their hands on a much-improved Rashford.
Liverpool star Mo Salah ponders Saudi future
Speculation about Mohamed Salah’s proposed move to the Saudi Pro League has intensified, with the i paper suggesting that the Liverpool man could be signed in a cut-price deal.
Salah recently lost his place in the starting lineup following a poor run of form under manager Arne Slot, though Liverpool sources believe that the club are not looking to part ways with the player in this upcoming January transfer window.
This is not the first time that Saudi Arabia had their sights set on Salah, with top club Al-Ittihad reportedly making a £150m offer for the Egyptian in 2023.
Liverpool rejected the bid on that occasion, but new information suggests the Reds would now be willing to make a deal as they attempt to get Salah’s enormous £400k weekly salary off their books.
Nottingham Forest increase Elliot Anderson asking price
Latest information from Football Insider revealed that Nottingham Forest are set to increase their asking price for midfielder Elliot Anderson to £100m.
Man United and Man City have been heavily linked with the England international, with both clubs expected to step up their interest ahead of the transfer window.
In order to prevent losing Anderson in January and delay the seemingly inevitable move until the summer, Forest will be asking for a bumper price – one which neither United nor City will be willing to pay come the winter window.
In a further report, Football Insider believe that Anderson’s preference is to join City, with the player looking to test himself at a club with regular Champions League football.
