#transfer-rumours

#transfer-rumours

Speaking to Boyle Sports, as quoted by the Metro, Mendes discussed Palhinha's future, suggesting it might not lie at Spurs for the long term. Palhinha at Man Utd? Well, why not? he said. To be fair, I think Manuel Ugarte is more or less the same type of player as Palhinha. [But] Palhinha is an option if they want to replace him.

Marco Palestra's growth has not gone unnoticed in Serie A, and AC Milan are among the teams interested in signing him. The Cagliari full-back is continuing to deliver strong performances and show evident quality, and given that he is just 20 years of age, there is a lot of potential there too. As reported by Corriere della Sera (via Tribuna), all the big Italian clubs are ready to battle for the Italian.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to rival Manchester United for the potential transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt's rising star Nathaniel Brown. According to Bild, there is a genuine risk of Frankfurt losing Brown this summer, and the Premier League could be his next destination. The German outlet suggests his club look like they'll be forced to sell, and this is not the first time we've heard these details about his situation.

"I'm not aware of any interest from Barça in Julián. He's a very important player for the club and he's happy with us. He has five years left on his contract,"

- Manchester United are exploring a move for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, according to The Daily Mirror. The Red Devils are one of several clubs keen on signing the 27-year-old following a "bust-up" with manager Xabi Alonso, and would be willing to make an offer in the region of €80 million. However, that is expected to fall short of what Los Blancos would be looking for, with the Bernabéu hierarchy insisting on a deal over €100 million given that Valverde remains contracted until the summer of 2029.

Manchester City have a strong interest in Newcastle United full-back Tino Livramento, but could face competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for his signature. Newcastle don't want to sell Livramento, but clubs are expected to test the Magpies' resolve, either in January or next summer, as first reported here for the Daily Briefing. To get stories like this first, and with no ads, subscribe here.

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr has moved closer to signing a new contract with Real Madrid after reducing his wage demands. The 25-year-old's current deal runs until June 2027. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external Manchester United have made contact with the representatives of unsettled Vinicius Jr, and neighbours Manchester City are likely to join them if the Brazilian decides to leave the La Liga club. (Caught Offside via The Daily Briefing, external)

Nico Schlotterbeck is fast-emerging as one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga, with the German already establishing himself as a real leader in the Dortmund backline. A centre-back by trade, Schlotterbeck is known for his technical brilliance and speed, making him a crafty operator who can not only execute forward passes but also break down counter-attacks. Schlotterbeck has been performing consistently for Dortmund for years and has now attracted the interest of top clubs across Europe, including Barcelona.

Bayern have enquired about Nantes defender Tylel Tati (17). Despite his young age, the left footed centre-back is a regular starter at Nantes and has impressed with his excellent build-up play, remarkable composure on the ball and pace. The French club has set a price tag of at least €50m for Tati. A January move is not planned. The French U18 international is expected to first complete his first full Ligue 1 season before taking the next step in his career.

According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal and are currently preparing an offer worth around €50million for his services. It is the amount believed to be set by the release clause in his contract, valid until 2031. Spurs boss Thomas Frank has a total of four strikers at his disposal, but numerous sources claim he is not happy with that section of the squad.

Adrien Rabiot returned to full training on Tuesday which is great news for AC Milan, but he could have actually been a derby opponent. As Calciomercato.com report, Rabiot's return is huge for Massimiliano Allegri, even if we need to see whether he will be an immediate starter after over a month of inactivity or rather ready to contribute from the bench.

Tonali moving back to Milan is one of the biggest topics in Italian transfers right now. It seems inevitable that he will return to the Rossoneri one day, but everyone wants to know when. An agonising wait, but one that would, for many, be worth it.