Transfer Talk: Man Utd, Liverpool, Chelsea to battle for Guehi،
The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves being made and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Palais ace Guehi in demand
Liverpool consider summer approach for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhibut the Reds could face competition from Manchester United, reports The Telegraph.
Guehi is under contract at Selhurst Park until 2026, but it is reported that the chances of the 23-year-old renewing his contract with the south London side are low, which could see Palace part ways with the defender this summer .
Liverpool are reportedly keen to complete a deal for the England international, but rivals Manchester United could also make a move. The outlet states that if Dan Ashworth is to join the Red Devils as sporting director, the chances of United attempting to lure Guehi to Old Trafford could increase, with Ashworth having already prepared a move for the player to Newcastle United.
Meanwhile, with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp set to leave the club at the end of the season, it is suggested that Guehi's continuation will depend on new appointments made by the club. Alongside Manchester United, Liverpool's interest could be rivaled by that of Guehi's former club Chelsea.
The report reveals Chelsea would have a 'corresponding option' for any approach regarding the Cobham graduate and, with Thiago Silva Set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, the Blues could be tempted to make an offer.
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Paper gossip
– Chelsea and Arsenal could make moves for Internazionale striker Lautaro Martinez, reveals TeamTalk. It appears Inter are desperate to secure a new contract for the 26-year-old. However, Chelsea and Arsenal are monitoring the situation ahead of the summer. Martinez has shone this season for Inter, scoring 23 goals in all competitions.
– Manchester United, Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare opening offers for Bayern Munich striker Mathys Telsuggests Ekrem Konur. The 18-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Bavarian side after struggling to secure regular first-team action.
– Several clubs are keeping an eye on the Lille midfielder Angel Gomes before the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 23-year-old former Manchester United midfielder has impressed in France this season, providing five assists in 21 Ligue 1 outings.
– Barcelona interested in VfB Stuttgart midfielder Raúl Paula, reveals Bild. The 20-year-old has been tipped by many European clubs as a player with a bright future, with the report suggesting that Barcelona, as well as Premier League clubs and other German sides, are after the youngster.
– Paris Saint-Germain wants a midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery and winger Xavi Simons to be the “faces of their future project”, however, a new agreement for the latter has not yet been discussed, according to Fabrizio Romano. Although Zaire-Emery is expected to agree a new deal with the French champions, Simons' future remains uncertain. The 20-year-old is currently on loan at RB Leipzig.
