In the upcoming January transfer window, Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly making enticing contract offers to persuade Kylian Mbappe, a standout player from Paris Saint-Germain, to reject Real Madrid’s advances, as per Gazzetta dello Sport. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has set its sights on Julian Alvarez, a forward from Manchester City. The club’s president, Florentino Perez, is preparing for a showdown with Barcelona in their pursuit of the Argentine forward, with Radio Continental AM 590 confirming Madrid’s keen interest.
Newcastle United and Bayern Munich are set for a battle over the loan signing of Kalvin Phillips, a midfielder from Manchester City, according to reports from the Mail. Tottenham Hotspur has also emerged as a contender in the race for Phillips during the January transfer window, as reported by the Telegraph.
On another front, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle are gearing up to challenge Bayern Munich in the pursuit of Florian Wirtz, a highly-valued midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen, valued at approximately €85 million (£74 million), as reported by Sport.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has unequivocally ruled out the possibility of Lionel Messi rejoining the club on loan in January, echoing Messi’s own statements following Inter Miami’s final MLS game of 2023, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. However, Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, holds a different belief and is firmly convinced that Messi will eventually make a return to Camp Nou, according to The Sun.
In another intriguing twist, Real Madrid is reportedly considering the reappointment of Jose Mourinho as their manager if Carlo Ancelotti departs at the end of the season to take charge of the Brazil national team, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.
Arsenal, Chelsea, and Real Madrid have all expressed interest in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. While bids in the range of €80 million (£70 million) are expected, it may require a more substantial offer, possibly nearing €100 million (£87 million), to secure a deal, according to Tutto Juve.
Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, is pushing the club to pursue Ousmane Diomande, a Sporting CP defender, to fend off competition from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to reports from Fichajes. Additionally, Chelsea’s center-back Trevoh Chalobah has garnered interest from Roma, as noted by Gazzetta dello Sport.
