With the Champions League set to begin later tonight, clubs across Europe continue to do their due diligence ahead of the January transfer window.
In today's transfer roundup, we have an update on the Marc Guehi saga in addition to potential reinforcements at Aston Villa after their sluggish start to the new campaign.
Liverpool have also been linked with a new centre-back not named Marc Guehi, in news that may not go down well in South London.
Check out today's biggest headlines below.
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Aston Villa target PSG man
Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a move for PSG winger Kang-In Lee. The South Korean winger is said to be frustrated with a lack of playing time in the French capital, and Villa are ready to swoop in in January.
According to a report in Spanish outlet, Fichajes, Unai Emery is a big fan of the player and believes he could turn his fortunes around in the Premier League.
Emery was once deemed surplus to requirements at PSG, but has since turned his career and reputation around.
Although PSG aren't pushing Lee out the door, it is understood that they wouldn't stand in his way if they received a decent proposal from Villa.
The European champions signed Lee for £20m back in 2023, but he has failed to ever nail down a place in their starting XI.
Liverpool consider move for Ronald Araujo
Liverpool are reportedly set to move away from Guehi in their pursuit of a new central defender, with Barcelona's Ronald Araujo now high on their agenda.
According to Fichajes in Spain, Liverpool have been monitoring Araujo for some time and are set to make a bid of £43m after receiving encouragement from the player's representatives.
Liverpool's need for a new defender could become amplified if Ibrahima Konate moves to Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of the season, as expected.
While Guehi was their number one target last summer, the club have no intention of going back in for him in January, and will instead wait until the summer to try and sign him on a free transfer.
Man City enter Guehi race
According to a report in the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are going to attempt to sign Guehi on a free transfer, with the Citizens prepared to battle Liverpool for his signature.
A host of clubs are reportedly interested in the Crystal Palace defender, who could now command higher wages and a signing-on fee next summer after his proposed move to Liverpool collapsed on deadline day this summer.
While Guehi was said to be devastated at the time, the cancelled transfer could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for him with more options now emerging.
As well as Man City and Liverpool, Chelsea are also said to be keen, while there is also interest from abroad with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid monitoring the situation.
