With the winter window opening in little more than six weeks, the rumour mill is beginning to gather pace. Who will be moving where come January? Transfer Talk has the latest.
‘Isolated’ Sanchez wants PSG switch
As speculation continues to surround the future of Alexis Sanchez, the Mirror reports that he is “eyeing a move to Paris Saint-Germain.”
It says Chile international Sanchez “wants out of United” after less than a year at the club, citing reports last week that he was “isolated” at Old Trafford.
Both parties “could now look to secure a move in January,” with former Arsenal player Sanchez reported to be speaking only to three other members of Jose Mourinho’s squad.
PSG could offer the 29-year-old a new start, with the French champions among a handful of clubs able to match his wages.
Meanwhile, the Sun suggests that Mourinho “could be in favour of a move after he reportedly admitted that he would have preferred to sign Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic last winter.”
Roma face Ramsey battle after swap deal declined
Roma’s decision not to let forward Patrik Schick join Arsenal in a swap for Aaron Ramsey leaves them facing strong competition for the Wales midfielder, says the Mirror.
Reports suggested the Gunners could allow Ramsey to go to Rome with Schick coming the other way following Danny Welbeck’s ankle injury.
But Roma sporting director Monchi has said that deal will not happen — and now the Serie A side will be up against a number of clubs for Ramsey’s signature.
The 27-year-old, who will leave Arsenal when his contract runs out in the summer, has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and Italian champions Juventus.
The Mirror reports that both Chelsea and AC Milan have joined that trio as potential destinations.
Porto star to spark Premier League scramble
A three-club chase for Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi is in the offing, according to the Sun, which says Everton, Newcastle and West Ham are interested.
Brahimi, who is nearing the end of his contract, will be able to speak to overseas sides about a move from the start of next year.
The Sun says “his red-hot form could see a huge battle emerge,” but Everton manager Marco Silva could be a key factor in winning that battle.
Former Sporting Lisbon coach Silva “knows all about Brahimi’s qualities, meaning the midfielder could slot straight into his side without having to make any real adjustments to his game.”
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– Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is after a winger and a striker, with the Chronicle reporting that “the club’s network of scouts are clocking up the air miles in order to whittle down their shortlist.”
It says scouts have watched matches in Belgium, France, Spain and the Netherlands in the search for a wide player after a summer attempt to sign Bournemouth’s Junior Stanislas came to nothing.
– Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts is set to cut short his loan spell with Spanish side Girona and head back to City, according to the Sun.
Roberts, 21, has made only three starts for Girona and the England under-20 international could move to PSV Eindhoven, who had previously been interested in him, for the rest of the campaign.