It is time to take a closer look at the latest transfer news today, with Premier League and European clubs keeping their eyes wide open for potential business deals.
One of the biggest stories of the day concerns Manchester United’s pursuit of a new centre-back, with Everton seemingly shutting down any hopes of a deal for their £70m man.
Elsewhere, Real Madrid have been forced to make a decision on one of their star forwards – a decision which could have Premier League clubs reaching into their wallets.
Here are the biggest headlines of the day…
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Man City set price for Nathan Ake
Nathan Ake’s time at Man City is seemingly coming to an end, though the club are hoping to get in the region of £25m and £30m for his services in this upcoming winter window, according to Top Mercato.
Juventus, Inter Milan and Crystal Palace are the three teams currently battling for Ake’s signature, with sources expecting a deal to be reached during the January window.
Report from Caught Offside claim that the Dutchman is keen to leave Man City in order to pursue regular playing time – something he desires in order to make himself available for the 2026 World Cup.
The 30-year-old has an estimated market value of £18m according to Transfermarkt, though City will be confident of achieving their asking price due to the level of interest in the player.
Everton dash Man United’s Jarrad Branthwaite hopes
News outlet TEAMtalk believe Everton will not entertain any January bids for centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite – that includes any interest from Manchester United.
The Red Devils have been chasing the 22-year-old star for some time, lodging multiple bids for the player during the summer of 2024.
To their frustration, Branthwaite – who is valued by Everton at a mammoth £70m – put pen to paper on a new five-year contract with the Merseyside club, keeping him tied to the Toffees until at least 2030.
Everton are determined to build their defence around the England international, despite his recent injury problems which have kept him out of action for three months.
Real Madrid make final decision on Vinicius Junior
German newspaper Bild are claiming that Real Madrid have ‘had enough’ of forward Vinicius Junior’s antics and are now ready to sell the player should a suitable offer arise.
The Brazil international is in the middle of a public feud with manager Xabi Alonso following his shocking reaction to being substituted in October’s El Clasico.
The 25-year-old has a deal with Real Madrid until the summer of 2027, meaning any potential buyers may have the upper hand in negotiations as they look to drive the price down.
Transfermarkt estimates Vinicius Junior’s value at £132m, though Los Blancos are unlikely to see that kind of cash should they fail to extend the player’s current contract.
