Former England right-back Glen Johnson has urged Bournemouth playmaker Alex Scott to snub Chelsea in favour of joining Liverpool during the upcoming January transfer window. Both Premier League heavyweights are competing to sign the 23-year-old midfielder after the south coast club set a £100 million asking price for their prized asset.
Paulo Fonseca has officially been appointed as the new manager of Sporting following a sudden mid-season departure from Lyon. The French club expressed deep regret over the unexpected move, which saw the Portuguese side pay a significant €5 million compensation fee to secure his services.
The Glamour Boys have officially confirmed the acquisition of Bafana Bafana international Elias Mokwana as they look to sharpen their frontline. The 27-year-old winger returns to South African football following a successful two-year stint playing in North Africa and the Middle East.
Real Madrid have won the race ahead of several European heavyweights to capture Manchester United youth prospect JJ Gabriel following his refusal to return to Carrington. The 16-year-old talent has already begun training in the Spanish capital while waiting for his departure from Old Trafford to be formally ratified.
Sunderland have entered the pursuit of Almeria midfielder Stefan Dzodic as Atletico Madrid step up their efforts to sign the highly rated 21-year-old prospect. The Serbian talent is protected by a €40 million (£33m/$45m) release clause in southern Spain and has also attracted interest from several other English clubs.
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is ready to seek a move away from the Emirates Stadium when the winter transfer window opens in an effort to revive his stalling club career. Seven leading European sides, including Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona alongside Premier League rivals Chelsea, have been alerted to his availability.
Atletico Madrid have opened preliminary discussions to sign Almeria midfielder Stefan Dzodic as the Spanish capital club begin planning their recruitment ahead of next summer's transfer window. The 21-year-old Serbia international is protected by a €40 million (£33m/$45m) release clause and a long-term deal running until June 2032.
Manchester United have joined the race alongside European heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Liverpool to monitor Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios ahead of the 2027 transfer windows. Old Trafford officials made an initial enquiry for the 23-year-old Spain international after watching him score against them in Europe recently.
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