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 London Stadium, with a big West Ham flop on the brink of completing his move to Serie A.
Elsewhere, Manchester United and Chelsea are battling for the signature of a breakthrough Ligue 1 superstar.
Here are the biggest headlines of the day…
Contents
Man Utd and Chelsea chase Mamadou Sangare
Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and Chelsea are both setting their sights on breakthrough Ligue 1 star Mamadou Sangare, according to the latest reports by TEAMtalk.
The Mali international arrived at RC Lens last summer following a £6.8m move from Rapid Vienna, and he has since set the stage alight with a series of magnificent performances.
Man United have certainly noticed the 23-year-old, and the Red Devils see the player as a potential building block of their upcoming rebuild in midfield.
While United and Chelsea are keen to register interest in the player as early as this January, Lens will not be keen on his departure, especially with the club currently sitting top of the French Ligue 1 and preparing to make a rare title challenge. One major positive for the club is the fact Sangare’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2030.
Leeds United reconsider Santiago Gimenez bid
Leeds United’s hopes of signing a permanent new striker this January appear to be fading, with Football Insider reporting that the Whites are unlikely to splash £25m on the services of AC Milan’s Santiago Gimenez.
The 24-year-old has only made nine Serie A appearances this season due to an ongoing ankle injury – scoring no goals along the way.
Leeds, who did show some interest in signing the player, have been turned off the deal due to the hefty asking price, with the club now turning their attention to an alternative solution.
The Yorkshire outfit are set to look for a short-term loan deal during the January transfer window instead, with the club hoping to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the second half of the Premier League campaign.
West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug in talks with AC Milan
Speaking of strengthening attacking options, AC Milan are currently in talks with West Ham over the singing of Niclas Fullkrug, according to German news outlet Bild.
The Serie A giants are understood to have offered a loan deal with an option to buy, leaving their Premier League counterparts to review the details and mull over the plan.
With just three goals in 29 Premier League appearances, it is fair to say that Fullkrug’s time at the London Stadium has not gone to plan.
Italian news outlet Calciomercato believe that Fullkrug and AC Milan have already reached personal terms, including an understanding that the Italian side will cover his full salary until the end of the season.
