Liverpool: Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has caught the attention of European football giants Real Madrid and Manchester City, as both clubs express interest in acquiring the Hungarian international. The 25-year-old has become a highly sought-after player in the transfer market, sparking speculation about his future at Anfield.
According to BBC, the interest in Szoboszlai is a part of a broader wave of transfer speculations involving several high-profile players across Europe. Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, aged 20, is open to a potential loan move to Italian club Napoli in January. However, Manchester United has made it clear that they are not willing to sanction a permanent transfer for the England midfielder.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr finds himself embroiled in a contract dispute with the Spanish club. At 25, Vinicius Jr is seeking parity in wages with French striker Kylian Mbappe. The ongoing contract stand-off may result in Vinicius Jr’s departure from Bernabeu.
Chelsea has reportedly made inquiries about Nicolas Paz, a 21-year-old Argentina playmaker currently with Italian club Como. On the other hand, Liverpool is prepared to make a significant offer of £88m to Inter Milan for the services of Italian centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, aged 26. Additionally, Liverpool’s Andy Robertson, 31, is set to leave Anfield next summer upon the expiration of his contract, with preliminary talks already held with Celtic.
Wolfsburg is considering a January move for West Ham’s 32-year-old striker Niclas Fullkrug. The German international has been given the go-ahead to seek opportunities away from the Hammers, with Augsburg also expressing interest.
In Germany, Bayern Munich is reportedly not interested in terminating Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson’s loan from Chelsea prematurely. However, it appears unlikely that Bayern will opt to purchase the 24-year-old at the season’s conclusion.
Despite a challenging start to the season, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe retains the full support of the club’s Saudi owners and new chief executive, David Hopkinson. Meanwhile, Antonio Conte, the Napoli coach, will engage in discussions with club owner Aurelio de Laurentiis to address the team’s struggles, though he has no intention of resigning.